
brake lightschanging bulbs ................................................. (current page)
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5.19
ENG_UD6422_2
Feux arrière : remplacement des lampes (X61 - F61 - K61 - Renault)
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rear lIghts: changing bulbs (2/3)
high-level brake light
– Version with tailgate: it is located
above the rear screen, in the centre.
– Version with hinged doors: it is lo-
cated above the rear screen, on the
left-hand door. Remove the two plastic blanking
covers
7 from the inside. Unclip the
light using a screwdriver, by pressing in
the metal clip housings.
Remove light 8 from the outside.
Replace the bulb without disconnecting
the wiring.
Bulb type: w16w
For refitting, proceed in the reverse
order to removal.
Check the tabs are correctly locked in
position.
7
8

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5.27
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Fusibles (X61 - F61 - K61 - Renault)
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Fuses (2/2)
Some functions are protected by fuses
located in the engine compartment.
However, because of their reduced ac-
cessibility, you are advised to have
these fuses replaced by an approved
Dealer.symbol allocation symbolallocation
Z
Interior lighting, electric
door mirrors, rain/light sen-
sors, heating and air con -
ditioning system.
î
Radio, display, heating and
air conditioning system,
heated seat
ÌHornInstrument panel
DRear fog lights, warningëAccessories socket, cigar
lighter
Electric windowsö
Consumer cut-out (radio,
navigation system, display,
alarm)
ñHeated seatsgHeated door mirrors
fRear screen wiperHFront/rear windscreen wash-
ers
xPassenger compartment
heating systemNCentral door locking
aDaPt Location reserved for addi
-
tional equipment.
nABS
ßBrake lights
allocation of fuses (the presence of fuses DePenDs On the eQuIPment leVel
OF the VehIcle)

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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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

towing hitch............................................................ (current page)
towing breakdown ....................................................... (current page)
5.30
ENG_UD9721_2
Remorquage : dépannage (X61 - F61 - K61 - Renault)
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access to towing points
Remove cover 1 or 3.
s crew in towing hitch 2 fully : as
much as possible by hand at first, then
finish by tightening it using the wheel -
brace.
Towing hitch 2 and wheelbrace are lo -
cated in the tool kit in the luggage com-
partment (refer to Section 5 “Tool kit”).
Towing: breakdown
t OwIng: breakdown (1/2)
Insert the key into the ignition switch
to unlock the steering wheel and to
use the indicator lights (brake lights,
indicators, etc.). the towed vehicle’s
lights must be switched on at night.
Furthermore, it is essential to respect
the towing regulations set out in the leg-
islation of the country concerned and, if
your vehicle is the towing vehicle, not to
exceed the towing weight of your vehi-
cle. Contact an approved Dealer.
When the engine is stopped, steering and braking assistance are not
operational.
Only use the front and rear towing
points (never use the driveshafts).
These towing points may only be used
for towing: never use them for lifting the
vehicle directly or indirectly.
1
3
22
Do not leave the tools unse-
cured inside the vehicle as
they may come loose under
braking.
– Use a rigid towing bar.
If a rope or cable is used
(where the law allows this),
the vehicle being towed
must be able to brake.
– A vehicle must not be towed if it is
not fit to be driven.
– Avoid accelerating or braking
suddenly when towing, as this
may result in damage being
caused to the vehicle.
– When towing a vehicle, it is ad -
visable not to exceed 15 mph
(25 km/h).

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5.31
ENG_UD9721_2
Remorquage : dépannage (X61 - F61 - K61 - Renault)
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t OwIng: breakdown (2/2)
towing a vehicle with an
automatic gearbox
w ith the engine switched off: the
gearbox 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
forward, with the gear lever in the
n eutral position, and for a distance
not exceeding 30 miles (50 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, unclip the cover at the
base of the lever.
Press simultaneously on mark 1
and on the unlocking button on the
lever.
1

battery (remote control) ........................ (up to the end of the DU)
remote control door locking batteries .......................................... (up to the end of the DU)
5.35
ENG_UD13290_3
Télécommande à radiofréquence : piles (X61 - F61 - K61 - Re\
nault)
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replacing the remote control
battery
Undo screw 1 to remove the remote
control cover. Replace battery
2 according to the di -
rection marked on the cover.
n ote: It is not advisable to touch the
electronic circuit in the key cover when
replacing the battery.
Radio frequency remote control: batteries
Do not throw away your
used batteries; give them to
an organisation responsible
for collecting and recycling
batteries.
raDIO FreQuency remOte cOntrOl: batteries
1
2
When refitting, ensure that the cover
is correctly clipped on and the screw
tightened.
The batteries are available from ap-
proved Dealers, and their service
life approximately two years.
Check that there is no dye on the
battery: risk of an incorrect electri -
cal contact.

operating faults ..................................... (up to the end of the DU)
faults operating faults ............................... (up to the end of the DU)
5.36
ENG_UD14563_2
Anomalies de fonctionnement (X61 - F61 - K61 - Renault)
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Operating faults
the starter is activated POssIBle causeswhat tO DO
Warning lights dim or fail to come on;
the starter does not run. Battery terminals disconnected,
oxidised or incorrectly secured.Retighten, reconnect or clean them if they
are oxidised.
Battery discharged or worn. Connect another battery to the faulty bat -
tery. Refer to the paragraph “Battery: trou-
bleshooting” in Section 5 or replace the bat-
tery if necessary.
Do not push the vehicle if the steering
column is locked.
The engine will not start. Starting conditions are not fulfilled.Refer to the information on “Starting/stop -
ping the engine” in Section 2.
The steering column remains locked. Steering wheel locked.To unlock, move the key and the steer -
ing wheel (refer to the information on the
“Ignition switch” in Section 2).
OPeratIng F aults (1/4)
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.

7.1
FRA_UD29767_11
Index (X61 - F61 - K61 - Renault)
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AlphAbeticAl index (1/5)
A
ABS .............................................................. 1.53, 2.15 → 2.17
accessories........................................................................ 5.34
accessories socket ............................................................ 3.22
additional methods of restraint .......................................... 1.33
air bag ........................................................... 1.29 → 1.33, 1.52
activating the front passenger air bags ............ 1.44 → 1.46
deactivating the front passenger air bags ........ 1.44 → 1.46
air conditioning ........................................................ 3.4 → 3.15
air vents ...................................................................... 3.2 – 3.3
anti-corrosion check .............................................. 6.15 → 6.20
anti-corrosion protection .................................................... 4.14
anti-lock braking system: ABS ...............................2.15 → 2.17
antipollution advice .............................................................. 2.11 → 2.13
ashtrays ............................................................................. 3.22
ASR (traction control) ................................... 1.54, 2.15 → 2.17
audible and visual signals .................................................. 1.69
automatic gearbox (use) ........................................ 2.27 → 2.29
automatic gearbox selector lever ...........................2.27 → 2.29
b
battery ............................................................ 1.54, 4.11 – 4.12
troubleshooting ................................................. 5.24 – 5.25
battery (remote control) ..................................................... 5.35
bonnet ......................................................................... 4.2 – 4.3
brake fluid ............................................................................ 4.8
brake lights changing bulbs .................................................. 5.18 – 5.19
bulbs changing .......................................................... 5.15 → 5.23
c
catalytic converter ................................................................ 2.9
central door locking ............................................................. 1.5
changing a bulb ............................... 5.15 → 5.17, 5.21 → 5.23 changing a wheel
............................................................... 5.10
changing gear ................................................. 2.7, 2.27 → 2.29
child minder mirror ............................................................. 3.18
child restraint/seat ............................. 1.34 – 1.35, 1.37 → 1.46
child safety ....1.2, 1.4, 1.6, 1.34 – 1.35, 1.37 → 1.46, 2.3, 3.19
child seats .......................................... 1.34 – 1.35, 1.37 → 1.43
children ................................................................... 1.34 – 1.35
cigar lighter ........................................................................ 3.22
cleaning: inside the vehicle .............................................. 4.16 – 4.17
clock .................................................................................. 1.68
closing the doors ..................................................... 1.6 → 1.10
control instruments ................................................ 1.52 → 1.58
coolant ............................................................................... 1.52
courtesy light .......................................................... 3.16 – 3.17
courtesy mirrors ................................................................. 3.18
cruise control ................................................ 1.54, 2.21 → 2.24
d
dashboard ............................................................... 1.48 – 1.49
deadlocking the doors ......................................................... 1.4
demisting rear screen ................................................. 3.4, 3.12 – 3.13
windscreen ............................................................ 3.5, 3.13
dimensions ................................................................. 6.6 – 6.7
dipstick........................................................................ 4.4 – 4.5
display ................................................................... 1.56 → 1.58
doors ........................................................................ 1.6 → 1.13
driver’s position ...................................................... 1.48 – 1.49
driving ............................................................. 2.9, 2.15 → 2.29
driving position settings ............................................................ 1.25 → 1.28
e
electric windows ..................................................... 3.19 – 3.20
Electronic Stability Program: ESP .........................2.15 → 2.17