changing a wheel.................................. (up to the end of the DU)
puncture ................................................ (up to the end of the DU)
lifting the vehicle changing a wheel ............................ (up to the end of the DU)
5.9
ENG_UD21374_3
Changement de roue (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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Vehicles equipped with a jack
and wheelbrace
If necessary, remove the wheel trim.
– Unlock the wheel bolts using the
wheel wrench 3. Position it so as to
be able to push from above;
– line jack 4 up horizontally, the jack
head must be positioned at the
same height as plate mounting 1, as
close as possible to the wheel con -
cerned, indicated by an arrow 2;
– start cranking the jack up by hand to
align the base plate (which should be
pushed slightly under the vehicle);
– turn the wheelbrace until the wheel
lifts off the ground;
– 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.
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.
3
4
12
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.
If the vehicle is not equipped with a
jack or wheelbrace, you can obtain
these from your approved dealer.
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.
lightsfront ................................................. (up to the end of the DU)
lights changing bulbs ................................ (up to the end of the DU)
changing a bulb .................................... (up to the end of the DU)
indicators .............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
bulbs changing ......................................... (up to the end of the DU)
lights: dipped beam headlights .................. (up to the end of the DU)
lights: direction indicators .......................... (up to the end of the DU)
lights: main beam headlights ..................... (up to the end of the DU)
bulbs changing ......................................... (up to the end of the DU)
5.14
ENG_UD27193_5
Projecteurs avant : remplacement des lampes (L38 - X38 - Renault)
ENG_NU_891_892-7_L38-B32_Renault_5
Jaune NoirNoir texte
Do not touch the bulb glass. hold it
by its base.
When the bulb has been changed,
make sure you refit the cover correctly.
Discharge bulb dipped beam
headlights
Bulb type: D1s.
Headlights (changing bulbs)
FrOnt heaDlIghts: changing bulbs (1/5)
Five door version
After opening the bonnet, pull tool A
upwards. Remove the two screws 1
from the headlight using the tool.
Pull the headlight forwards, sliding it in
its rails up to the end stop.
After refitting the light, tighten the
screws 1 and reposition the tool cor -
rectly in its housing.
Direction indicatorsRotate the bulb holder B to unlock it.
Bulb type: Py21w .
Daytime running lightsRemove cover C and unlock bulb
holder 2 by rotating it.
Bulb type: P21w .
Dipped beam headlights D
halogen dipped beam headlight
Unlock the two springs D , remove
the cover, then unclip the spring 3 to
remove the bulb 4.
Bulb type: h7.
It is essential to use anti U.V. 55W
bulbs so as not to damage the plastic
on the headlights.
1BcDe324B
Due to the danger involved
in handling high-voltage de-
vices, this type of bulb must
be replaced by an approved
dealer.
a
JauneNoirNoir texte
5.15
ENG_UD27193_5
Projecteurs avant : remplacement des lampes (L38 - X38 - Renault)
ENG_NU_891_892-7_L38-B32_Renault_5
The engine may be hot
when carrying out opera -
tions in close proximity. In
addition, the engine cooling
fan can come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.
The bulbs are under pres -
sure and can break when
replaced.
Risk of injury.
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.
FrOnt heaDlIghts: changing bulbs (2/5)
main beam headlights
Remove the cover E , press the bulb
holder 5 downwards to unlock it.
Bulb type: h7.
BcDe3245B6
Front side lights
Remove the cover E and pull the bulb
holder 6.
Bulb type: w5w .
JauneNoirNoir texte
5.27
ENG_UD27260_6
Fusibles (L38 - X38 - Renault)
ENG_NU_891_892-7_L38-B32_Renault_5
Fuses (2/2)
Some accessories are protected by
fuses located in the engine compart -
ment in fuse box C.
However, because of their reduced ac-
cessibility, we advise you to have your
fuses replaced by an approved Dealer.allocation of fuses(the presence of certain fuses depends
on the vehicle equipment level)
1 Brake lights;
2 Automatic door locking;
3 Driver’s electric window;
4 Passenger compartment unit;
5 Direction indicator lights;
6 Navigation system; 7 Rear screen wiper;
8 Right rear window control;
9 Left rear window control;
10 ABS/ESC;
11 Passenger side window control;
12 Windscreen washer;
13 Heated rear-view mirrors;
14 Radio;
15 Rear seat accessories socket;
16 Cigarette lighter.
c
1
2
3
4
5
6
710
11
12
13
14
15
16
8
9
RENAULT cardbattery ............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
RENAULT card battery .........................(up to the end of the DU)
5.31
ENG_UD21014_4
Carte RENAULT : pile (X45 - H45 - X91 - B91 - K91 - X95 - B95 - D95 - E95 - K95 - J9\
5 - R95 - L38 - X38 - X32 - B32 - Renault)
ENG_NU_891_892-7_L38-B32_Renault_5
Operating faultsIf the battery is too weak to ensure cor-
rect operation, you may start (insert the
RENAULT card in the card reader) and
lock/unlock the vehicle (refer to the in-
formation on “Locking/unlocking the
doors” in Section 1).
RENAULT card: battery
renault carD: battery
replacing the batteryWhen the message “Low card battery”
appears on the instrument panel, re -
place the RENAULTcard battery, press
button 1 , pulling on emergency key 2 ,
then unclip cover 3 using tab 4.
Remove the battery by pressing on one
side (movement A ) and by lifting the
other (movement B) then replace it, en-
suring the polarity and model, shown
on cover 3 are respected.
Do not throw away your
used batteries; give them to
an organisation responsible
for collecting and recycling
batteries.
1
2
When refitting, proceed in the reverse
order, then press one of the buttons on
the card four times, close to the vehicle:
the next time the vehicle is started, the
message will disappear.
n ote: it is not advisable to touch the
electronic circuit or contacts on the
RENAULT card when replacing the bat-
tery.
a
B
3
The batteries are available from approved Dealers, and their service life approxi -
mately two years. Check that there is no dye on the battery: risk of an incorrect
electrical contact.
4
Check that the cover is clipped shut.
wiper blades ......................................... (up to the end of the DU)
wipers blades ............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
5.34
ENG_UD21380_4
Balais d’essuie-vitres (X95 - B95 - D95 - L38 - X38 - X32 - B32 - Re\
nault)
ENG_NU_891_892-7_L38-B32_Renault_5
Wipers (replacing blades)
wInDscreen wIPer BlaDes
replacing windscreen wiper
blades 1
w ith the ignition on and engine
switched off, lower the windscreen
wiper stalk completely: they stop
slightly away from the bonnet.
Lift wiper arm 3 , pull tab 2 (move -
ment A) and push the blade upwards.
t o refit
Slide the blade along the arm until it
clips on. Make sure that the blade is
correctly locked in position. Return the
windscreen wiper stalk to the park po-
sition.
1
2
3
Check the condition of the wiper
blades. You are responsible for their
service life:
– clean the blades, windscreen and
rear screen regularly with soapy
water;
– do not use them when the wind-
screen or rear screen are dry;
– free them from the windscreen or
rear screen when they have not
been used for a long time.
rear screen wiper blade 4
– Lift wiper arm 6;
– pivot blade 4 until some resistance is
met (movement C);
– depending on the vehicle, press
tab 5, then remove the blade by pull -
ing it (movement B).
t o refit
To refit the wiper blade, proceed in re-
verse order to removal. Make sure that
the blade is correctly locked in position.
4
5
B
c
a
6
– In frosty weather, make
sure that the wiper blades
are not stuck by ice (to
avoid the risk of the motor
overheating).
– Check the condition of the wiper
blades.
Replace the wiper blades as soon
as they begin to lose efficiency
(approximately once a year).
Whilst changing the blade, take care
not to drop the arm onto the window
after it has been removed as this
may break the window.
towingbreakdown ...................................... (up to the end of the DU)
towing hitch ........................................... (up to the end of the DU)
5.35
ENG_UD27187_3
Remorquage : dépannage (L38 - X38 - Renault)
ENG_NU_891_892-7_L38-B32_Renault_5
Towing
tOwIng : breakdown (1/2)
Before towing, insert the key in the
switch or the RENAULT card in the
reader to unlock the steering column:
depress the clutch pedal, select first
gear (lever in position n or r for vehi-
cles with an automatic gearbox).
Reposition the lever to neutral (posi -
tion N for vehicles fitted with an auto -
matic transmission)
The steering column is unlocked, power
is supplied to the accessory functions:
the vehicle lights can be used (hazard
warning lights, brake lights etc.). At
night the vehicle must have its lights on.
Once you have finished towing, press
the engine start button twice (risk of
running down the battery). 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).
t owing a vehicle with an
automatic gearbox
With the engine switched off, the trans-
mission is no longer lubricated. It is
preferable to tow this type of vehicle on
a trailer or tow it with the front wheels
off the ground.
u nder exceptional circumstances,
you may tow the vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground, only going for -
ward, with the gear lever in the n posi-
tion, and for a distance not exceeding
50 miles (80 km).
If the lever is stuck in P,
even though you are de -
pressing the brake pedal,
the lever can be released
manually. To do this, insert a rigid
rod in the hole 2, press the rod and
unlocking button 1 located on the
lever simultaneously.
1
2
Do not remove the key from
the ignition switch or the
RENAULT card from the
reader during towing.
operating faults ..................................... (up to the end of the DU)
faults operating faults ............................... (up to the end of the DU)
5.37
ENG_UD17941_2
Anomalies de fonctionnement (X85 - L38 - X38 - Renault)
ENG_NU_891_892-7_L38-B32_Renault_5
Operating faults
OPeratIng F aults (1/8)
the following advice will enable you to carry out quick, temporary repairs. For safety reasons you should always contact
an approved dealer as soon as possible.
using the renault card POssIBle causes actIOn requIreD
The RENAULT card does not lock or
unlock the doors. Card battery is flat.
Use the emergency key (refer to the in-
formation on the “integrated key” in
Section 1).
Use of appliances operating on the same
frequency as the card (mobile phone, etc.). Stop using the equipment or use the emer-
gency key (refer to the information on the
“integrated key” in Section 1).
Vehicle located in a high electromagnetic
radiation zone.
Discharged battery. Replace the battery. You can still lock/
unlock and start your vehicle (refer to the
information on “Locking/unlocking the
doors” in Section 1 and “Starting/Stopping
the engine” in Section 2).
The remote control does not lock or
unlock the doors. The remote control battery is flat.
Use the emergency key.
Use of appliances operating on the same
frequency as the remote control (mobile
phone, etc.). Stop using the devices or use the key.
Vehicle located in a high electromagnetic
radiation zone.
Discharged battery. Replace the battery. You can still lock/
unlock and start your vehicle (refer to the
information on “Locking/unlocking the
doors” in Section 1 and “Starting/Stopping
the engine” in Section 2).