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wiper blades ......................................... (up to the end of the DU)
windscreen washer/wiper replacing blades .............................. (up to the end of the DU)
5.28
ENG_UD26546_5
Balais d’essuie-vitre (X61 - F61 - K61 - Renault)
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Jaune NoirNoir texte
Wiper blades
replacing windscreen wiper
blades 2
– with the ignition switched off , lift
wiper arm 2 slightly;
– pull tab 1 upwards;
– move the blade in the direction of the
arrow.
For refitting, proceed in the reverse
order and ensure that the blade is cor-
rectly clipped on.
wInDscreen wIPer BlaDes (1/2)
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.
1
replacing windscreen wiper
blades 3
– with the ignition on and the engine
switched off, lower the windscreen
wiper stalk fully: they stop slightly
away from the bonnet;
– lift wiper arm 5 , pull tab 4 (move -
ment A ) and push the blade up -
wards.
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.
3
4
5
a
2
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JauneNoirNoir texte
5.37
ENG_UD14563_2
Anomalies de fonctionnement (X61 - F61 - K61 - Renault)
ENG_NU_813-11_FK61_Renault_5
On the road POssIBle causeswhat tO DO
Vibrations. Tyres not inflated to the correct pres-
sure, incorrectly balanced or dam-
aged. Check the tyre pressures: if this is not the
problem, have them checked by an ap
-
proved Dealer.
Coolant boiling in the coolant reservoir. Mechanical fault: damaged cylinder
head gasket.Stop the engine.
Contact an approved Dealer.
Smoke under the bonnet. Short circuit or cooling system leak.Stop, switch off the ignition, stand away
from the vehicle and contact an approved
dealer.
The oil pressure warning light comes
on: while cornering or braking The level is too low. Top up the engine oil level (refer to the in-
formation on “Engine oil level: topping up/
filling” in Section 4).
is slow to go out or remains lit under
acceleration Loss of oil pressure.
Stop the vehicle and contact an approved
Dealer.
White smoke from the exhaust. This is not necessarily a fault. Smoke
may be caused by regeneration of
the particle filter.Refer to the information on “Special fea
-
tures of diesel versions” in Section 2.
OPeratIng F aults (2/4)
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ENG_UD14563_2
Anomalies de fonctionnement (X61 - F61 - K61 - Renault)
ENG_NU_813-11_FK61_Renault_5
Jaune NoirNoir texte
On the road POssIBle causeswhat tO DO
Steering becomes heavy. Assistance overheating.Consult an approved Dealer.
The engine overheats. The coolant
temperature indicator and the STOP
warning light come on. Engine cooling fan not working.
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and
contact an approved Dealer.
Coolant leaks. Check the coolant reservoir: it should con-
tain fluid. If there is no coolant, consult an
approved Dealer as soon as possible.
OPeratIng Faults (3/4)
radiator: If there is a lack of coolant, remember that it must never be topped up using cold coolant while the engine is
very warm. After any procedure on the vehicle which has involved even partial draining of the cooling system, it must
be refilled with a new mixture prepared in the correct proportions. Reminder: only products approved by our Technical
Department may be used for this purpose.
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