2012 RENAULT ESPACE change wheel

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2.17
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Système de surveillance de pression des pneus (X81 - J81 - Renault)\
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TYRE PRESSURE MONITOR
Fitting tyres(replacing tyres or fitting winter
tyres)
Since replacing tyres requires special
precautions, we advise you to contact
your approved dealer.
Reading the tyre pressure on the in-
strument panel (if fitted to the vehicle).
After the vehicle’s tyre pressures have
been checked, the warning messages
on the instrument panel and/or the
values read on the trip computer and
warning system are updated once you
exceed 15 mph (25 km/h).
Non-interchangeability of
wheels
Each of the sensors incor -
porated in the valves 1 is
dedicated to a single wheel:
under no circumstances
should you swap the wheels.
There is a risk of incorrect informa-
tion which could have serious con -
sequences.
To mark the correct position of the
wheel, note the colour of ring 2 (after
cleaning, if necessary) on each valve:
A yellow ring
B black ring
C red ring
D green ring
AB
Dc1
2
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Boîte automatique (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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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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Boîte automatique (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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AUTOMATIc GEARBOX (continued)
Special circumstances
– If the bends and road surface do
not allow you to stay in automatic
mode (e.g. in the mountains), we
recommend that you change to
manual mode.
This will prevent the automatic gear-
box from changing gear repeatedly
when climbing, and permit engine
braking on long descents.
– In cold weather, start the engine
and wait a few seconds before
moving the selector lever from posi-
tion P or N and engaging it in D or R
to prevent the engine stalling.
– v ehicles not fitted with traction
control: on a slippery surface or
surface with a low level of adhesion,
change to manual mode and select
second gear (or even third) before
starting the engine to avoid wheel -
spin when starting.
Parking the vehicle
When the vehicle is stopped, move the
lever to position P while keeping your
foot on the brake pedal: the gearbox is
in neutral and the drive wheels are me-
chanically locked by the driveshaft.
check that the parking brake is prop-
erly applied (refer to the information on
the “Parking brake” in Section 2).

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5.9
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Changement de roue (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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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.

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Changement de roue (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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cHAnGInG A WHeeL (2/2)
If you have a puncture, re -
place the wheel as soon as
possible.
A tyre which has been punc-
tured should always be inspected
(and repaired, where possible) by a
specialist.
Anti-theft bolt
If you use anti-theft bolts, fit these
nearest the valve (wheel embel -
lisher may not be able to fit).
If the vehicle is parked on
the hard shoulder, you must
warn other road users of
your vehicle’s presence
with a warning triangle or with other
devices as per the legislation apply-
ing to the country you are in.
Undo the bolts and take off the wheel.
Fit the emergency spare wheel on the
central hub and turn it to locate the
mounting holes in the wheel and the
hub.
Tighten the bolts and lower the jack.
With the wheels on the ground, tighten
the bolts as fully as possible and check
the tightness as soon as possible (tight-
ening torque 130 Nm).

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5.13
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Pneumatiques (X81 - Renault)
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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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Index (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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AlphAbeticAl index (3/5)
interior trim
maintenance ..................................................... 4.16 – 4.17
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jack ........................................................................\
..... 5.7 – 5.8
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levels ................................................................ 4.2, 4.4 → 4.11
levels: brake fluid .................................................................... 4.10
coolant ........................................................................... 4.8
lifting the vehicle changing a wheel ................................................ 5.9 – 5.10
lights additional ..................................................................... 5.17
adjustment ................................................................... 1.70
front .......................................................... 5.14 – 5.15, 5.17
lights: adjusting ...................................................................... 1.70
brake lights ......................................................... 5.18, 5.20
dipped beam headlights ............................. 1.46, 1.67, 5.14
direction indicators ................... 1.46, 1.66, 5.14, 5.18, 5.21
fog lights .................................. 1.46, 1.68, 5.15, 5.17, 5.19
hazard warning ..................................................... 1.7, 5.16
main beam headlights ..................... 1.46, 1.68, 5.14 – 5.15
number plate lights ...................................................... 5.20
reversing lights ............................................................. 5.18
side lights .......................................... 1.67, 5.14, 5.16, 5.18
load permitted on the roof .................................................... 6.5
locking the doors ..................................................... 1.7 → 1.12
luggage compartment cover ................................... 3.53 – 3.54
luggage retaining net ......................................................... 3.56M
maintenance:
bodywork .......................................................... 4.14 – 4.15
interior trim ........................................................ 4.16 – 4.17
mechanical ............................ 4.4 → 4.11, 4.13, 6.8 → 6.13
mileage before service ....................................... 6.8 → 6.13
map reading lights .................................................. 3.35 – 3.36
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oil change ........................................................................\
.... 4.7
opening rear screen ........................................................... 3.52
operating faults ...................................................... 5.37 → 5.41
p
paintwork maintenance ..................................................... 4.14 – 4.15
reference ........................................................................ 6.2
parking brake .................................................. 1.47, 2.8 → 2.10
parking distance control ......................................... 2.33 → 2.36
power-assisted steering .............................................. 2.11, 4.9
power-assisted steering pump .............................................4.9
practical advice ................... 5.2 – 5.3, 5.7 → 5.9, 5.11 → 5.18, 
5.26 → 5.32, 5.34 → 5.36
puncture ...................................................... 5.2 – 5.3, 5.7 – 5.8
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rear screen demisting .............................................. 3.5, 3.7, 3.12, 3.18
rear seats ....................................................... 3.42, 3.45 – 3.46
functions .......................................................... 3.47 → 3.50
rear view mirrors ..................................................... 1.64 – 1.65
RENAULT card battery .......................................................................... 5.28
use ....................................................................... 1.2 → 1.8
replacement parts ................................................................ 6.7