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rear lIghts anD InDIcatOr lIghts: changing bulbs (2/5)
Five-door versions
(continued)
Fog lights/side lights and reversing
lights
– From the luggage compartment,
unclip flap 8 , then remove the
bolts 9.
– Lower the tailgate, then pull light 10
towards the rear to release it.
– Unscrew the bulb holder for the bulb
concerned.
10
11
9
12
reversing light 11
Bulb type: w16w .
Fog light/side light 12
Bulb type: P21/4w .
The bulbs are under pres -
sure and can break when
replaced.
Risk of injury.
8
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Direction indicator light 16
Bulb type: Py21w.
side light and brake light 17
Bulb type: P21/5w.Four-door version
Direction indicator lights/brake and
side lights
– Open the tailgate and unscrew
bolts 13 , then take out the light unit
by pulling it back.
– Release clips 15 to remove bulb
holder 14.
– Unscrew bulb holder 16 or 17 and
replace the bulb.
note: ensure that the cable is in place
before inserting the light unit.
rear lIghts anD InDIcatOr lIghts: changing bulbs (3/5)
16
4
171
14
13
15
refitting
To refit, proceed in the reverse order,
taking care not to damage the wiring.
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Five-door versions
rear fog light 20
Unscrew the bulb holder by turning it to-
wards the centre of the vehicle, access-
ing it from underneath.
Bulb type: P21w
refitting
To refit, proceed in the reverse order,
taking care not to damage the wiring.
rear lIghts anD InDIcatOr lIghts: changing bulbs (4/5)
Four-door version
(continued)
t ailgate reversing light 18 and rear
fog light 19
Go to your nearest approved Dealer.high level brake light 21
Consult an approved Dealer.
2118
20
19
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lights: number plate lights .......................................... (current page)
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Indicator lights 24
– Unclip indicator light 24 (using a
flat-blade screwdriver type tool po -
sitioned at C to move the indicator
light towards the front of the vehicle);
– turn the bulb holder a quarter of a
turn and take out the bulb.
Bulb type: w5w .
Indicator lights (changing bulbs)
rear lIghts anD InDIcatOr lIghts: changing bulbs (5/5)
number plate lights 23
– Unclip the light 23 by pressing
tab 22;
– remove the light cover to gain access
to the bulb.
Bulb type: w5w .
24
c
23
22
The bulbs are under pres -
sure and can break when
replaced.
Risk of injury.
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lighting: interior ............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
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Interior lights (changing bulbs)
The bulbs are under pres -
sure and can break when
replaced.
Risk of injury.
InterIOr lIghtIng: changing bulbs (1/2)
courtesy light
– Position the 3 switches in the central
position;
– move the courtesy light backwards
(movement A ) then tilt the front
downwards (movement B);
– when removing the courtesy light,
ensure that you do not pull the elec-
trical wires;
– unclip the lens 1;
note: to remove the defective bulb, you
can use a flat-blade screwdriver or sim-
ilar.
Bulb type: w5w .
glove box light
Open the access cover 3, you can then
unclip the bulb holder more easily 4.
Bulb type: c5w .
Door lights
Unclip light 2 (using a flat-blade screw-
driver or similar).
Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a turn
and take out the bulb.
Bulb type: w5w .
2
4
B
a
3
1
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The bulbs are under pres -
sure and can break when
replaced.
Risk of injury.
luggage compartment light
Unclip light 5 or 6 using a flat-blade
screwdriver or similar. Disconnect the light.
Press tab
7 to release lens 9 and
access bulb 8.
Bulb type: w5w .
InterIOr lIghtIng: changing bulbs (2/2)
5
789
6
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Jaune NoirNoir texte
Fuse box
If any electrical component does not
work, check the condition of the fuses.
Unclip cover A or B (depending on ve-
hicle).
tweezers 1
Remove the fuse using tweezers 1, lo-
cated at the back of cover A or B.
To remove the fuse from the tweezers,
slide the fuse to the side.
It is not advisable to use the free fuse
locations.
Fuses
Check the fuse in question
and replace it, if neces-
sary, by a fuse of the same
rating.
If a fuse is fitted where the rating is
too high, it may cause the electrical
circuit to overheat (risk of fire) in the
event of an item of equipment using
an excessive amount of current.
Fuses (1/2)
1
aB
In accordance with local legislation
or as a precautionary measure:
Obtain an emergency kit containing
a set of spare bulbs and fuses from
an approved Dealer.
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Anomalies de fonctionnement (X85 - L38 - X38 - Renault)
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electrical equipment POssIBle causesactIOn requIreD
The wipers do not work. Wiper blades stuck.Free the blades before using the wipers.
Broken windscreen wiper fuse. Consult an approved dealer.
Blown rear screen wiper fuse (intermit -
tent, permanently stopped). Replace it.
Motor fault. Consult an approved dealer.
The wiper does not stop. Faulty electrical controls.Consult an approved dealer.
Direction indicators flashing more quickly. Blown bulb.Replace the bulb.
The indicators are
not working. On one side:
– blown bulb,
– faulty earth connection, Replace the bulb.
Find the earth wire which is attached to a
metallic part, scrape the end of the earth
wire and reposition carefully.
On both sides: – fuse blown, Replace it.
– faulty flasher unit. Replace: contact an approved dealer.
OPeratIng Faults (7/8)