2012 RENAULT ESPACE tow

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towing rings .......................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Transport d’objets dans le coffre (X81 - Renault)
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Always position the objects transported
so that the largest surface is against:
– The rear seatbacks for normal loads
(example A).
– The folded rear seats for heavier
loads (example B).
– The front seats, having removed the
rear seats, for the heaviest loads (ex-
ample C).
Transporting objects in the luggage compartment
TRANSPORTING OBJECTS IN THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
Lashing points
Always position the heavi -
est items directly on the
floor. Use the anchorage
points located on the lug -
gage compartment floor to secure
items. The luggage should be
loaded in such a way that no items
will be thrown forward and strike the
occupants if the driver has to brake
suddenly. Fasten the rear seat belts,
even if the seats are not occupied.
B
C
A

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tyre pressures ....................................... (up to the end of the DU)
tyres ...................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Pression de gonflage des pneumatiques (X81 - Renault)
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Tyre Pressure
tyRe PReSSURe
The tyre pressure is indicated on
label A affixed to the edge of the driv -
er’s door. Open the door to read it.
B : dimension of the tyres fitted to the
vehicle.
C : tyre pressures for the front wheels
(non-motorway).
D : tyre pressures for the rear wheels
(non-motorway).
E : tyre pressures for the front wheels
(motorway). F
: tyre pressures for the rear wheels
(motorway).
G : tyre pressure for the emergency
spare wheel.
H: emergency spare wheel tyre dimen -
sion if different to the four tyres fitted to
the vehicle.
t yre safety and use of snow
chains
Refer to the information on “Tyres”
in Section 5 for the servicing con -
ditions and, depending on the ver -
sion, the use of chains.
Special note
For vehicles used fully laden
( m a x i m u m p e r m i s s i b l e a l l - u p
weight) and towing a trailer. The
maximum speed must be limited
to 60 mph (100 km/h) and the tyre
pressure increased by 0.2 bar.
Refer to the information on “Weights”
in Section 6.
CD
Fe
G
A
H
B
When they need to be replaced, only tyres of the same make, size, type
and profile should be used.
t yres fitted to the vehicle should either be identical to those fitted
originally or conform to those recommended by your approved
dealer.

5.1
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Sommaire 5 (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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Section 5: Practical advice
Puncture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2
Emergency spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2
Tyre inflation kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4
Tool kit (jack, wheelbrace) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7
Wheel trims – Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.8
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.9
Tyres (tyre and wheel safety, use in winter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.11
Headlights (changing bulbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.14
Rear lights (changing bulbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.18
Indicator lights (changing bulbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.21
Interior lighting (changing bulbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.22
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.26
RENAULT card: battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.28
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.29
Wipers (replacing blades) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.32
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.33
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.34
Operating faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.37

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5.3
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Roue de secours (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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Puncture/eMerGencY SPAre WHeeL (2/2)
t o refit the emergency spare
wheel
Proceed in the reverse order.
– stand the punctured wheel up, with
valve 5 towards you;
– run the cable across and reposition
lock 4;
– lie the wheel down, with valve 5
facing the ground;
– in the luggage compartment, use the
tool to completely to rewind the re -
taining cable. Advice
Check the pressure of the emergency
spare wheel regularly.
note:
The bolts for the aluminium wheel may
be used to secure the steel emergency
spare wheel.
using the emergency spare
wheel
The “tyre pressure monitor” function
does not monitor the emergency spare
wheel (the wheel replaced by the emer-
gency spare wheel disappears from the
instrument panel and/or the information
display). Refer to the information on the
“Tyre pressure monitor” in Section 2.
Special note
Using an emergency spare wheel may
disrupt certain functions (automatic
gearbox, etc.).
If the emergency spare
wheel has been stored
for several years, have it
checked by your Dealer to
ensure that it is safe to use.
4
5
Vehicles fitted with an
emergency spare wheel
which is different to the
four other wheels:
– Never fit more than one emer -
gency spare wheel to the same
vehicle.
– Replace the emergency spare
wheel as soon as possible with
a wheel identical to the original
one.
– When this is fitted to the vehicle,
which must only be a temporary
measure, the driving speed must
not exceed the speed indicated
on the label on the wheel.
– Fitting an emergency spare
wheel may alter the way the ve -
hicle usually runs. Avoid sudden
acceleration or deceleration and
reduce your speed when corner-
ing.
– If you need to use snow chains,
fit the emergency spare wheel to
the rear axle and check the tyre
pressure.

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practical advice ..................................... (up to the end of the DU)
puncture ................................................ (up to the end of the DU)
jack ....................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Bloc outil (X81 - Renault)
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Tool kit (Jack - Wheelbrace)
t OOL KIt (1/2)
Tool kit A is located in the luggage com-
partment.
The tools included in the tool kit depend
on the vehicle.
To access it, open the flap and loosen
nut 1.
Remove the kit.Some of the tools are stored inside the
kit and others are stored on lid 2 or on
base 3.
To open the kit, release tabs 4.
1
A4
A
2
4
3
Jack 5
t owing hitch 6
For methods of use refer to the informa-
tion on “Towing” in Section 5.
extension piece 7
Ratchet spanner extension piece.
5
6
7
The jack is designed for
wheel changing purposes
only. It should never be
used for repairs or gaining
access to the underside of the ve -
hicle.
Do not leave the tools unsecured inside the vehicle as they may come
loose under braking. After use, check that all the tools are correctly
clipped into the tool kit, then position it correctly in its housing: risk of
injury.
If wheel bolts are supplied in the tool kit, only use these bolts for the emergency
spare wheel: refer to the label affixed to the emergency spare wheel.
The jack is designed for wheel changing purposes only. Under no circumstances
should it be used for carrying out repairs underneath the vehicle or to gain access
to the underside of the vehicle.

bulbschanging ......................................... (up to the end of the DU)
fog lights ............................................... (up to the end of the DU)
changing a bulb .................................... (up to the end of the DU)
indicators ............................................................... (current page)
practical advice ...................................................... (current page)
lights: direction indicators ........................................... (current page)
lights: side lights ......................................................... (current page)
lights: reversing lights ................................................. (current page)
lights: brake lights ...................................................... (current page)
bulbs changing ......................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Feux arrière : remplacement des lampes (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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Rear lights (changing bulbs)
reAr LIGHtS: changing bulbs
upper light unit
With the tailgate open, remove screw 1
(using the screwdriver from the kit in
the luggage compartment).
Face the light unit, and always pull it
straight towards you. Disconnect and remove the unit.
Move aside tabs
2 to release bulb
holder 3 and to access the bulbs. 4
Side lights and stop lights
Pear-shaped, bayonet type bulb with
two filaments: P21/5W.
5 Direction indicator lights
Orange pear-shaped bayonet type
bulb: PY21W.
6 reversing light
Pear-shaped, bayonet type bulb:
P21W.
The bulbs are under pres -
sure and can break when
replaced.
Risk of injury.
1
1
2
2
3
4
5
6

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Batterie : dépannage (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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BAtter Y: troubleshooting (continued)
connecting a battery charger
t he battery charger must be com -
patible with a battery with a nominal
voltage of 12 volts.
It is essential to disconnect both bat -
tery leads from the terminals (engine
stopped) starting with the negative
terminal.
Do not disconnect the battery when the
engine is running. Follow the instruc-
tions given by the manufacturer of
the battery charger you are using.
Only a fully charged and well-main -
tained battery will have a long and
useful life and enable you to start the
vehicle’s engine normally.
The battery must be kept clean and dry.
Have the battery’s charge status
checked regularly:
– Especially if you use your vehicle for
short journeys or for frequent driving
in town. –
When the exterior temperature drops
(in winter), the charge decreases.
In winter, only use electrical equip -
ment which is really necessary.
– Finally, you should understand that
the charge decreases naturally as a
result of certain permanent electrical
consumers such as the clock, after-
sales accessories, etc.
When a large number of accessories
are fitted to the vehicle, have them con-
nected to the + after ignition feed. In
this case, it is advisable to have your
vehicle fitted with a battery which has
an increased nominal capacity. Contact
an approved dealer. If your vehicle is to be left stationary
for a relatively long time, disconnect
the battery or have it recharged regu
-
larly, particularly during cold weather.
The equipment with a memory, radio
etc. will then have to be reprogrammed.
The battery must be stored in a cool dry
place, protected from frost.
Special procedures may be
required to charge some
batteries. Contact your ap -
proved dealer.
Avoid all risk of sparks which may
cause an immediate explosion, and
charge the battery in a well-venti -
lated area. Risk of serious injury.

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Remorquage : dépannage (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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Towing
tOWInG: breakdown
Insert the card fully into the card
reader to unlock the steering wheel
and to be able to use the signal
lights (brake lights, indicators, etc.).
the towed vehicle’s lights must be
switched on at night.
The speed specified by current legis -
lation for towing must always be ob -
served. If your vehicle is the towing
vehicle, do not exceed the maximum
towing weight for your vehicle (refer
to the information on “Weights” in
Section 6). Only use the front
1 and rear 4 towing
points (never use the driveshafts or any
other part of the vehicle). These towing
points may only be used for towing:
never use them for lifting the vehicle di-
rectly or indirectly.
Access to towing points
Unclip cover 2 or 5.
Use the towing hitch from the tool kit
(refer to the information on the “Tool kit”
in Section 5).
t ighten towing hitch 3 fully: first by
hand as far as it will go, then finish tight-
ening it using the wheelbrace from the
tool kit.
Towing hitch 3 is located in the tool kit
(refer to information on the “Tool kit” in
Section 5).
W h e n t h e e n g i n e i s
stopped, steering and brak-
ing assistance are not op -
erational.
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2
3
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Do not leave the tools unse-
cured inside the vehicle as
they may come loose under
braking.
D o n o t r e m o v e t h e
RENAULT card from the
reader when the vehicle is
being towed.