
1.56
ENG_UD25538_2
Ordinateur de bord : paramètres de voyage (X81 - J81 - Renault)
ENG_NU_932-3_X81ph3_Renault_1
Jaune NoirNoir texte
TrIP cOMPUTer: trip settings (3/4)
The display of information shown below dePends On THe VeHIcLe eQUIPMenT  and cOUnTrY.
examples of selections Interpreting the display selected
SERVICE DUE
c) Oil change interval Distance  remaining  until  the  next  oil  change  (displayed  in  miles/kilometres  and 
months), then when the time nears, several scenarios are possible:
–
   distance/time remaining less than  900 miles (1,500 km) or one month: the mes-
sage “oil change due” is displayed;
–
   distance/time  remaining  0  km/milesor service  date  reached :  the  message 
“change oil soon” is displayed, accompanied by the 
Ê and ú warning lights.
The vehicle requires an oil change as soon as possible.
nB:  depending  on  the  vehicle,  the  interval  between  oil  changes  varies  according  to  the  driving  style  (frequent  driving  at  low 
speed, door-to-door journeys, extensive use at idle speed, towing a trailer etc.). The distance remaining until the next oil change 
can therefore decrease more quickly in some cases than the actual distan\
ce travelled.
The  oil  change  intervals  are  independent  of  the  vehicle’s  maintenance  schedule:  please  refer  to  your  vehicle’s  Maintenance 
Service Booklet.
resetting: to reset the oil change interval, press and hold one of the display reset buttons for approximately 10 seconds until 
the display shows the interval permanently.  

JauneNoirNoir texte
2.31
ENG_UD1794_1
Régulateur-Limiteur de vitesse : fonction régulateur (X81 - Renau\
lt)
ENG_NU_932-3_X81ph3_Renault_2
cRUISE cONTROL - SPEED LIMITER:  cruise control function (continued)
Adjusting the cruising speed
The cruising speed may be changed by 
pressing repeatedly or continuously on:
– button 2 to increase the speed,
–  button 5 to decrease the speed.
Exceeding the cruising speed
In the event of an emergency
The  cruising  speed  may  be  exceeded 
at  any  time  by  depressing  the  accel -
erator pedal. The speed flashes on the 
instrument  panel  (trip  computer  and 
warning  system)  while  the  speed  is 
being exceeded.
cruising speed cannot be 
maintained
In some driving conditions (for example 
when driving up or down a steep gradi -
ent),  the  system  is  unable  to  maintain 
the  cruising  speed:  the  speed  flashes 
on  the  instrument  panel  to  inform  you 
of this situation.
The  cruise  control  function 
is  in  no  way  linked  to  the 
braking system.
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5  

2.38
ENG_UD24090_2
Boîte automatique (X81 - J81 - Renault)
ENG_NU_932-3_X81ph3_Renault_2
Jaune NoirNoir texte
AUTOMATIc GEARBOX (continued)
Driving in automatic mode
Select  position  D.  In  the  majority  of 
traffic  conditions,  you  will  not  have  to 
touch the gear selector lever again: the 
gear  will  be  changed  automatically  at 
the  right  time  and  at  the  most  suitable 
engine  speed  because  the  automatic 
system  takes  into  account  the  vehicle 
load and road contour and adjusts itself 
to  the  particular  driving  style  you  have 
chosen.
Economical driving
When  driving,  always  leave  the  lever 
in  position  D,  keeping  the  accelerator 
pedal lightly depressed to ensure auto-
matic  gear  changes  at  a  lower  engine 
speed.
Accelerating and overtaking
Depress  the  accelerator  pedal  firmly 
and  fully  (so  that  it  goes  beyond  the 
kickdown point).
This will enable you to change down 
to  the  optimum  gear  within  the 
engine range.
Driving in manual mode
With  the  lever  in  position  D,  shift  the 
lever to the left-hand side.
Shifting  lever  1   repeatedly  allows  you 
to change gears manually:
–  To  move  down  through  the  gears, 
push the lever backwards,
–  To move up through the gears, push 
the lever forwards.
The gear ratio engaged appears on the 
instrument panel. Special cases
In  certain  driving  conditions  (e.g.: 
engine  protection,  operation  of  the 
electronic  stability  program:  ESP),  the 
automated  system  may  change  the 
gear automatically.
Likewise, to prevent incorrect manoeu
-
vres, a gear change may be refused by 
the  automatic  system:  in  this  case  the 
gear  display  flashes  for  a  few  seconds 
as a warning.
Using  an  emergency  spare  wheel  may 
disrupt  the  operation  of  the  automatic 
gearbox.
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maintenance:mechanical  ...................................... (up to the end of the DU)
engine oil  .............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
dipstick.................................................. (up to the end of the DU)
levels  .................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
engine oil level  ...................................... (up to the end of the DU)
4.4
ENG_UD20407_1
Niveau huile moteur : généralités (X81 - J81 - Renault)
ENG_NU_932-3_X81ph3_Renault_4
Jaune NoirNoir texte
Engine oil level/Engine oil change
enGIne oIL LeVeL:  general information
It  is  normal  for  an  engine  to  use  oil  for 
lubrication  and  cooling  of  moving  parts 
and  it  is  normal  to  top  up  the  level  be-
tween  oil  changes.  However,  contact 
your  approved  Dealer  if  more  than 
0.5 litres  is  being  consumed  every 
600 miles  (1,000  km)  after  the  running 
in period.
o il  change  frequency:  check  the  oil 
level  from  time  to  time  and  always 
before any long journey to avoid the 
risk of damaging your engine.
Reading the oil levelThe  vehicle  must  be  parked  on  level 
ground  and  the  engine  should  have 
been  stopped  for  a  long  time  before -
hand to obtain an accurate reading.
Always use the dipstick to check the 
exact  oil  level  and  ensure  that  the 
maximum level is not exceeded (risk 
of  engine  damage):  refer  to  the  infor-
mation on “Engine oil level/Topping-up/
Filling” on the following pages.
The  instrument  panel  display  only 
alerts the driver when the oil level is at 
its minimum.
Reading  the  level  on  the  instrument 
panel
When the ignition is switched on:
If the level is above the minimum, the 
display  indicates  ‘Oil  level  OK’:  mes -
sage 1.
For more information: press button  3.
The  squares  which  appear  on  the  dis -
play  indicate  the  level.  These  squares 
disappear  as  the  oil  level  drops  and 
they are replaced by dashes.If the level is at the minimum, the ‘Top 
Up  Oil  Level’  message  appears  on  the 
display.  The  squares  are  replaced  by 
dashes: message  2.
Indicator  light 
ú  comes  on  at  the 
same time.
It is vital to top up the oil as soon as 
possible.
The  display  only  warns  the 
driver if the oil level is at the 
minimum  level.  It  does  not 
inform the driver that the oil 
level  has  exceeded  the  maximum 
level  as  this  can  only  be  measured 
using a dipstick.
24091Message 1 
Level above 
minimum
24159Message 2 
Minimum level3  

changing a wheel................................................... (current page)
practical advice  ...................................................... (current page)
tyres  ....................................................................... (current page)
wheels (safety)  ...................................................... (current page)
lifting the vehicle changing a wheel  ............................ (up to the end of the DU)
5.9
ENG_UD20419_1
Changement de roue (X81 - J81 - Renault)
ENG_NU_932-3_X81ph3_Renault_5
Changing a wheel
cHAnGInG A WHeeL (1/2)
Switch on the hazard warn-
ing lights.
Keep the vehicle away from 
traffic  and  on  a  level  sur -
face  where  it  will  not  slip  (if  neces -
sary, place a solid support under the 
jack base).
Apply the parking brake and engage 
a gear (first or reverse, or  P for auto-
matic transmissions).
Ask  all  the  passengers  to  leave  the 
vehicle  and  keep  them  away  from 
traffic.Vehicles equipped with a jack 
and wheelbrace
Put  together  wheelbrace  1   using  the 
tools  stored  in  the  tool  kit:  refer  to  the 
information on the “Tool kit” on the pre-
vious pages.
Use  wheelbrace  1  to  loosen  the  wheel 
bolts.  Fit  it  so  that  you  press  down -
wards rather than pulling upwards.
1
2
3
1
To prevent any risk of injury 
or  damage  to  the  vehicle, 
only crank the jack until the 
wheel  you  are  replacing  is 
a maximum of 3 centimetres off the 
ground.
Position  the  jack  horizontally,  with  the 
jack head positioned at the same height 
as support 2 provided in the lower sec-
tion  of  the  bodywork,  closest  to  the 
wheel concerned.
Start  cranking  up  jack  3   by  hand  to 
align  the  base  plate  (which  should  be 
pushed  slightly  under  the  vehicle). 
Place  a  plank  of  wood  under  the  base 
plate if on soft ground.
Turn the wheelbrace to lift the wheel off 
the ground.
If the vehicle is not equipped with a 
jack  or  wheelbrace,  you  can  obtain 
these from your approved dealer.  

JauneNoirNoir texte
5.13
ENG_UD24348_3
Pneumatiques (X81 - Renault)
ENG_NU_932-3_X81ph3_Renault_5
use in winter
–  chains
For  safety  reasons,  fitting  snow 
chains  to  the  rear  axle  is  strictly 
forbidden.
chains  must  not  be  fitted  to  tyres 
which are larger than those originally 
fitted to the vehicle.
Fitting new tyres
tYreS (3/3)
Chains  may  only  be  fitted 
to  tyres  of  the  same  size 
as  those  originally  fitted  to 
your vehicle.
Only  certain  chains  can  be  fitted  to 
tyres. Consult an approved dealer.
Special  note  on  versions  fitted 
with  18”  wheels:  snow  chains 
may not be fitted.
If  you  wish  to  fit  snow  chains,  you 
must use special equipment.
Consult your approved dealer.
–  Snow or winter tyres
We would recommend that these be 
fitted  to  all  four  wheels   to  ensure 
that  your  vehicle  retains  maximum 
adhesion.
n B:   We  would  point  out  that  these 
tyres may sometimes have:
–  a direction of travel;
–    a  maximum  speed  index  which 
may  be  lower  than  the  maximum 
speed of your vehicle.
–  Studded tyres
This  type  of  equipment  may  only  be 
used for a limited period and as laid 
down by local legislation.
It is necessary to observe the speed 
specified by current legislation.
  These tyres must, as a minimum, be 
fitted  to  the  two  wheels  on  the  front 
axle.
In  all  cases,  we  would  recommend 
that you contact an approved dealer 
who  will  be  able  to  advise  you  on 
the  choice  of  equipment  which  is 
most suitable for your vehicle.
For safety reasons, this op-
eration  must  be  carried  out 
by a specialist.
Fitting  different  tyres  may 
change your vehicle as follows:
–  may  mean  that  your  vehicle  no 
longer  conforms  to  current  regu-
lations;
–  it may change the way it handles 
when cornering;
–  it  may  cause  the  steering  to  be 
heavy;
–  It  may  affect  the  use  of  snow 
chains.
emergency spare wheel
Refer  to  the  information  on  the 
“ E m e r g e n c y   s p a r e   w h e e l ”   a n d 
“Changing a wheel” in Section 5.  

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changing a bulb  ..................................................... (current page)
indicators  ............................................................... (current page)
practical advice  ...................................................... (current page)
lights: dipped beam headlights  ................................... (current page)
lights: direction indicators  ........................................... (current page)
lights: side lights  ......................................................... (current page)
lights: main beam headlights  ...................................... (current page)
lights front  .................................................................. (current page)
bulbs changing  ......................................... (up to the end of the DU)
5.14
ENG_UD25552_2
Projecteur avant avec lampes halogènes : remplacement des lampes (X8\
1 - J81 - Renault)
ENG_NU_932-3_X81ph3_Renault_5
Headlights (changing bulbs)
HALOGen HeADLIGHtS: changing bulbs
Dipped headlights  A Main 
beam headlights  C
Remove the cover  A or C.
Remove the connector from the bulb.
Unclip  spring  1   or  3   and  take  out  the 
bulb.
Bulb type: 5 → H7         6 → H1
It  is  essential   to  use  anti-U.V.  55W 
bulbs  so  as  not  to  damage  the  plastic 
on the headlights.
Do  not  touch  the  bulb  glass.  Hold  it 
by its base.
When  the  bulb  has  been  changed, 
make sure you refit the cover correctly. 
Direction indicator lights
Turn  bulb  holder  4   a  quarter  of  a  turn 
and take out the bulb.
Bulb type: orange pear-shaped, bay-
onet type PY21 W bulb.
Ac
1
6
3
5
4
Front side light  B
Never remove cover  B.
Consult an approved dealer.
Daytime running light
Consult an approved dealer.
To  comply  with  current  legislation, 
or  as  a  precaution,  you  can  obtain 
an emergency kit from an approved 
dealer  containing  a  set  of  spare 
bulbs and fuses.The  bulbs  are  under  pres -
sure  and  can  break  when 
replaced.
Risk of injury.
B