
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)
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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)
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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