
5.34
ENG_UD28899_2
Anomalies de fonctionnement (X91 - B91 - K91 - D91 - X95 - B95 - D95 - \
K95 - J95 - R95 - X98 - Renault)
ENG_NU_936-5_BK91_Renault_5
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OPerA tInG FAuL tS (2/5)
the starter is activated POSSIBLe cAuSeSWHAt tO DO
The  instrument  panel  indicator  lights  are 
weak  or  fail  to  light  up  and  the  starter 
does not turn. Battery  terminals  not  tight, 
battery  terminals  discon
-
nected or oxidised. Retighten or reconnect the terminals, or clean them if 
they are oxidised.
Discharged  battery  or  not 
operational. Connect another battery to the faulty battery. Refer to 
information  on  “Battery:  troubleshooting”  in  Section  5 
or replace the battery 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/stopping  the 
engine” in Section 2.
The  RENAULT  “hands-free” 
card does not work. Insert the card in the card reader in order to start the 
engine.
Refer  to  the  information  on  “Starting/stopping  the 
engine” in Section 2.
The engine cannot be switched off. Card not detected.Insert the card in card reader.
Electronic fault. Press the starter button quickly five times. The engine 
can be restarted by pressing on the clutch pedal if the 
Stop and Start function is activated.
The steering column remains locked. Steering wheel locked.Move  the  steering  wheel  while  pressing  the  engine 
start  button  (refer  to  the  information  on  “Starting  the 
engine” in Section 2).  

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5.35
ENG_UD28899_2
Anomalies de fonctionnement (X91 - B91 - K91 - D91 - X95 - B95 - D95 - \
K95 - J95 - R95 - X98 - Renault)
ENG_NU_936-5_BK91_Renault_5
OPerA tInG FAuL tS (3/5)
On the road POSSIBLe cAuSeSWHAt tO DO
Vibrations. Tyres  not  inflated  to  correct  pres-
sures,  incorrectly  balanced  or  dam -
aged. Check  the  tyre  pressures:  if  this  is  not  the 
problem,  have  them  checked  by  an  ap
-
proved Dealer.
White smoke from the exhaust. This is not necessarily a fault. Smoke 
may be caused by regeneration of the 
particle filter.Please refer to the information on “Special 
features of diesel versions” in Section 2.
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 (refer to the informa-
tion on “Engine oil level – Topping up/refill-
ing” 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.  

5.36
ENG_UD28899_2
Anomalies de fonctionnement (X91 - B91 - K91 - D91 - X95 - B95 - D95 - \
K95 - J95 - R95 - X98 - Renault)
ENG_NU_936-5_BK91_Renault_5
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OPerA tInG FAuL tS (4/5)
On the road POSSIBLe cAuSeSWHAt tO DO
Steering becomes heavy. Assistance overheating.Consult an approved dealer.
The  engine  is  overheating. The  cool-
ant  temperature  indicator  is  in  the 
warning  zone  and  warning  light 
® comes 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.
Coolant  boiling  in  the  coolant  reser -
voir. Mechanical  fault:  damaged  cylinder 
head gasket.Stop the engine.
Contact an approved dealer.
radiator: 
If there is a significant 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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5.37
ENG_UD28899_2
Anomalies de fonctionnement (X91 - B91 - K91 - D91 - X95 - B95 - D95 - \
K95 - J95 - R95 - X98 - Renault)
ENG_NU_936-5_BK91_Renault_5
OPerA tInG FAuL tS (5/5)
electrical equipment POSSIBLe cAuSeSWHAt tO DO
The wipers do not work. Wiper blades stuck.Free the blades before using the wipers.
Faulty electrical circuit. Consult an approved dealer.
Fuse damaged. Replace  the  fuse,  refer  to  the  information 
on “Fuses”.
The wiper does not stop. Faulty electrical controls.Consult an approved dealer.
Direction  indicators  flashing  more 
quickly. Blown bulb.
See  information  on  “Headlights:  changing 
the  bulbs”  or  “Rear  lights:  changing  the 
bulbs” in section 5.
The direction indicators do not work. Faulty electrical circuit.Consult an approved dealer.
The lights do not come on or go off. Faulty electrical circuit or control.Consult an approved dealer.
Traces of condensation in the lights. Traces of condensation may be a nat-
ural  phenomenon  caused  by  varia-
tions in temperature.
In this situation, these traces soon dis-
appear  when  the  lights  are  switched 
on.
The  illumination  of  the  seat  belt  re -
minder  warning  light  does  not  match 
the seat belt status. An  object  is  stuck  between  the  floor 
and the seat and is disrupting the op-
eration of the sensor.Remove  any  objects  from  underneath  the 
rear seats.  

7.1
FRA_UD29781_15
Index (X91 - B91 - K91 - Renault)
ENG_NU_936-5_BK91_Renault_7
AlphAbeticAl index (1/5)
A
ABS  .............................................................. 1.49, 2.22 → 2.26
accessories........................................................................\
 5.29
accessories socket  ............................................................ 3.21
additional methods of restraint  .....................1.23 → 1.26, 1.29
side protection  ............................................................. 1.28
to the rear seat belts  ........................................ 1.23 → 1.27
adjusting your driving position  .................................. 1.16, 1.20
advice on antipollution  ........................................... 2.15 → 2.17
air bag ........................................................... 1.23 → 1.29, 1.48
activating the front passenger air bags  ........................ 1.40
deactivating the front passenger air bags  .................... 1.38
air conditioning  ........................................................ 3.4 → 3.10
air vents  ...................................................................... 3.2 – 3.3
anti-corrosion check  .............................................. 6.15 → 6.20
anti-corrosion protection  .................................................... 4.14
anti-lock braking system: ABS  ...............................2.22 → 2.26
antipollution advice  .......................................................................... 2.15
armrest: front  .............................................................................. 3.18
rear  .............................................................................. 3.20
ashtrays  ........................................................................\
..... 3.21
ASR (traction control)  ............................................ 2.22 → 2.26
automatic gearbox (use)  ........................................ 2.37 → 2.39
automatic gearbox selector lever ...........................2.37 → 2.39
b
battery ............................................................ 1.47, 4.12 – 4.13
troubleshooting  ................................................. 5.26 – 5.27
bonnet ........................................................................\
. 4.2 – 4.3
brake fluid  ........................................................................\
.... 4.9
bulbs changing  .......................................................... 5.14 → 5.21c
catalytic converter
..................................................... 2.9 – 2.10
central door locking  ........................................ 1.9, 1.13 → 1.15
changing a bulb  ..................................................... 5.14 → 5.21
changing a wheel ...................................................... 5.9 – 5.10
changing gear  ............................................... 2.11, 2.37 → 2.39
child restraint/seat  ............................. 1.30 – 1.31, 1.33 → 1.37
child safety .................. 1.2, 1.7, 1.30 – 1.31, 1.33 → 1.37, 3.11
child seats .......................................... 1.30 – 1.31, 1.33 → 1.37
children  ................................................................... 1.30 – 1.31
children (safety)  ................................................... 1.2, 1.7, 3.11
cigar lighter  ........................................................................\
 3.21
cleaning: inside the vehicle  .............................................. 4.16 – 4.17
clock  ........................................................................\
.......... 1.62
closing the doors  ................................................... 1.11 → 1.14
control instruments  ............................ 1.46 → 1.49, 1.51 – 1.52
controls  .................................................................. 1.42 → 1.45
coolant  ........................................................................\
 1.50, 4.8
courtesy light  ...................................... 3.15 – 3.16, 5.22 – 5.23
courtesy mirrors  ................................................................. 3.14
cruise control  ................................................ 1.48, 2.27 → 2.33
cruise control-speed limiter.................................... 2.27 → 2.33
customised vehicle settings   .............................................. 1.61
customising the vehicle settings   ....................................... 1.61
d
dashboard .............................................................. 1.42 → 1.45
deadlocking the doors  ......................................................... 1.9
dimensions  ................................................................. 6.4 – 6.5
display  ................................................................... 1.46 → 1.50
doors .............................................................. 1.11 – 1.12, 1.15
doors/tailgate  ....................................................................... 1.9
driver’s position  ..................................................... 1.42 → 1.49
driving  .............................. 2.2 → 2.5, 2.9 → 2.17, 2.19 → 2.39   

7.2
FRA_UD29781_15
Index (X91 - B91 - K91 - Renault)
ENG_NU_936-5_BK91_Renault_7
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AlphAbeticAl index (2/5)
driving position
settings  ........................................................................ 1.20
e
electric beam height adjustment  ........................................ 1.69
electric windows  .................................................... 3.11 → 3.13
electronic parking brake  ............................... 1.47, 2.12 → 2.14
electronic stability control: ESC  .............................2.22 → 2.26
emergency brake assist ......................................... 2.22 → 2.26
emergency braking  ................................................ 2.22 → 2.26
emergency key  ........................................................... 1.2 – 1.3
emergency spare wheel  ............................................... 5.2, 5.8
engine technical specifications  .................................................. 6.6
engine oil  .................................................................... 1.47, 4.4
engine specifications  ........................................................... 6.6
engine standby  .......................................................... 2.6 → 2.8
engine start/stop button  ............................................. 2.3 → 2.5
environment  ....................................................................... 2.18
ESC: electronic stability control  .............................2.22 → 2.26
external temperature  ......................................................... 1.62
F
faults operating faults  ................................................ 5.33 → 5.37
filter air filter  ......................................................................... 4.10
diesel filter  .................................................................... 4.10
oil filter  ......................................................................... 4.10
particle filter  ................................................................. 1.49
passenger compartment filter  ...................................... 4.10
fittings  .................................................................... 3.17 → 3.20
fog lights  ........................................................................\
.... 5.16
front passenger air bag deactivation  ................................. 1.38
front seat driver’s position memory  .............................................. 1.19front seat adjustment 
......................................................... 1.17
front seats adjustment  ........................................................ 1.16 – 1.17
with electric controls  .................................................... 1.18
with manual controls  .................................................... 1.17
fuel advice on fuel economy  ............................................... 2.15
capacity  ........................................................................ 1.73
filling  ........................................................ 1.48, 1.73 → 1.75
grade  ................................................................ 1.73 → 1.75
fuel economy  ......................................................... 2.15 → 2.17
fuel level  ........................................................................\
.... 1.50
fuel priming bulb  ................................................................ 1.75
fuel repriming  ..................................................................... 1.75
fuel tank capacity  ................................................... 1.73 → 1.75
fuses  ....................................................................... 5.24 – 5.25
G
gear lever ........................................................................\
... 2.11
h
handbrake ................................................................. 1.47, 2.11
hands-free telephone integrated control  ............................ 3.35
hazard warning lights signal  ................................... 1.65 – 1.66
headlight beam adjustment  ............................................... 1.69
headlight flashers  .............................................................. 1.65
headlight washer  ............................................................... 1.71
headrest .................................................................... 1.16, 3.22
heated seats  ...................................................................... 1.49
heating and air conditioning system  .................................. 3.10
heating system  .......................................................... 3.4 → 3.9
Hill Start Assist....................................................... 2.22 → 2.26
horn  ........................................................................\
........... 1.65
horn: flash  ............................................................................. 1.65
sounding the horn  ........................................................ 1.65   

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7.3
FRA_UD29781_15
Index (X91 - B91 - K91 - Renault)
ENG_NU_936-5_BK91_Renault_7
AlphAbeticAl index (3/5)
hubcap tool  ........................................................................\
.. 5.8
i
indicators  ......................................................... 1.46, 1.65, 5.14
indicators: direction indicators  .............................................. 1.65, 5.17
exterior temperature indicator  ...................................... 1.62
instrument panel  .............................................. 1.46 → 1.52
instrument panel  ........................................... 1.46 → 1.60, 1.66
instrument panel messages ...................................1.53 → 1.60
interior trim maintenance  ..................................................... 4.16 – 4.17
J
jack  ........................................................................\
.............. 5.8
l
levels: brake fluid  ...................................................................... 4.9
coolant  ........................................................................... 4.8
engine oil  ....................................................................... 4.4
windscreen washer reservoir  ....................................... 4.10
lifting the vehicle changing a wheel  ................................................ 5.9 – 5.10
lighting: exterior  ............................................................. 1.66 → 1.68
instrument panel  .......................................................... 1.66
interior  ........................................... 3.15 – 3.16, 5.22 – 5.23
lights additional  ..................................................................... 5.16
adjustment  ................................................................... 1.69
changing bulbs  ............................................................. 5.14
fog lights  ...................................................................... 5.16
front  ................................................................... 5.14 – 5.15
mobile directional  ......................................................... 1.67lights:
adjusting  ...................................................................... 1.69
brake lights  .................................................................. 5.17
daytime running lights  .................................................. 1.66
dipped beam headlights  ......... 1.46, 1.66, 5.14 – 5.15, 5.17
direction indicators  ................. 1.46, 1.65, 5.14 – 5.15, 5.17
fog lights  ......................................... 1.46, 1.68, 5.16 – 5.17
hazard warning  ............................................................ 1.65
main beam headlights  ................................ 1.46, 1.67, 5.14
reversing lights  ............................................................. 5.17
side lights  ............................................................ 1.66, 5.15
locking the doors  ............................................ 1.2 → 1.12, 1.15
luggage compartment cover  .............................................. 3.27
luggage retaining net  ............................................. 3.32 → 3.34
M
maintenance: bodywork  .......................................................... 4.14 – 4.15
interior trim  ........................................................ 4.16 – 4.17
mechanical  .........................................4.2 – 4.3, 6.9 → 6.14
mileage before service  ....................................... 6.9 → 6.14
map reading lights  .................................................. 3.15 – 3.16
menu for customising the vehicle settings  ......................... 1.61
methods of restraint in addition to the seat belts  ... 1.27 → 1.29
multimedia equipment  ....................................................... 3.35
n
navigation  ........................................................................\
.. 3.35
navigation system  .............................................................. 3.35
O
oil change  ........................................................................\
.... 4.4
opening rear screen ........................................................... 3.25
opening the doors  .................................................. 1.11 → 1.14
operating faults  ................................ 1.46 → 1.49, 5.33 → 5.37   

7.4
FRA_UD29781_15
Index (X91 - B91 - K91 - Renault)
ENG_NU_936-5_BK91_Renault_7
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AlphAbeticAl index (4/5)
p
paintwork
maintenance  ..................................................... 4.14 – 4.15
reference  ........................................................................ 6.2
parking distance control ......................................... 2.34 → 2.36
power-assisted steering ..................................................... 1.41
puncture ............................................................ 5.2, 5.8 → 5.10
R
radio........................................................................\
........... 3.35
rear bench seat .................................................................. 3.23
rear drive wheels  ............................................................... 2.26
rear parcel shelf  ...................................................... 3.26 – 3.27
rear screen de-icing/demisting  ..................................... 3.5, 3.8
rear seats functions  ...................................................................... 3.23
rear view mirrors  ..................................................... 1.63 – 1.64
RENAULT ANTI-INTRUDER DEVICE (RAID)  ...................1.15
RENAULT card battery  .......................................................................... 5.28
use  ..................................................................... 1.2 → 1.10
RENAULT card battery  ...................................................... 5.28
replacement parts  ................................................................ 6.8
reverse gear  selecting  .................................................. 2.11, 2.37 → 2.39
reversing sensor  .................................................... 2.34 → 2.36
running in  ........................................................................\
..... 2.2
S
screen wash/wipe  .............................................................. 1.72
seat belts  ...................................................... 1.20 → 1.26, 1.48
see-me-home lighting  ............................................... 1.67, 1.69
service sheets .......................................................... 6.9 → 6.14
signals and lights  ................................................... 1.66 → 1.69
special features of diesel versions .....................................2.10
special features of petrol vehicles  ....................................... 2.9speed limiter
 ................................................. 1.48, 2.27 → 2.29
starting the engine  ..................................................... 2.3 → 2.8
steering wheel adjustment  ................................................................... 1.41
Stop & Start  ............................................................... 2.6 → 2.8
Stop & Start function .................................................. 2.6 → 2.8
stopping the engine  ................................................... 2.3 → 2.5
storage compartment ............................................. 3.17 → 3.20
storage compartments  ....................... 3.17 → 3.20, 3.28 – 3.29
sun blinds  ........................................................................\
.. 3.14
sun visor  ........................................................................\
.... 3.14
sunroof ................................................................... 3.11 → 3.13
switching on the vehicle ignition  .......................................... 2.4
t
tailgate  .................................................. 3.24, 3.26, 3.28 – 3.29
tanks and reservoirs brake fluid  ...................................................................... 4.9
coolant  ........................................................................... 4.8
tanks and reservoirs: windscreen washer  ...................................................... 4.10
technical specifications  ....................................... 6.2, 6.4 → 6.8
telephone  ........................................................................\
... 3.35
temperature regulation  .............................................. 3.6 → 3.9
tool kit  ........................................................................\
.......... 5.8
towing breakdown  ........................................................ 5.31 – 5.32
towing equipment  .............................................. 3.30 – 3.31
towing a caravan  ............................................. 3.30 – 3.31, 6.7
towing equipment fitting  ................................................................. 3.30 – 3.31
towing hitch ............................................................. 5.31 – 5.32
towing rings  ................................................... 3.30 – 3.31, 3.33
towing weights  ..................................................................... 6.7
traction control: ASR  .............................................. 2.22 → 2.26
traction control system: ASR  .................................2.22 → 2.26