battery................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
4.12
ENG_UD29071_2
Batterie (X91 - B91 - K91 - Renault)
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Battery
BAtteR y (1/2)
The engine may be hot
during operations in close
proximity. In addition, the
engine cooling fan may
start at any moment.
Risk of injury.
Depending on the vehicle, the battery is
in the engine compartment or in the lug-
gage compartment.
It is always maintenance-free.
Depending on the vehicle, a system
continuously checks the battery charge
status. If the level drops, the message
“ Battery low start engine ” is displayed
on the instrument panel. In this case,
start the engine. Then the message
“ Battery charging ” appears on the in -
strument panel.
The charge status of your battery can
decrease especially if you use your ve-
hicle:
– for short journeys;
– for driving in town;
– when the temperature drops;
– when the radio is used for extended
periods with the engine switched off
etc.
Handle the battery with care
as it contains sulphuric acid
which must not come into
contact with the eyes or
skin. If it does, wash the affected
area with plenty of cold water. If
necessary, consult a doctor.
Ensure that naked flames, red hot
objects and sparks do not come into
contact with the battery as there is a
risk of explosion.
The battery is a specific
type , please ensure it is
replaced with the same
type. Consult an approved
dealer.
Label A
Observe the indications on the battery:
– 1 naked flames and smoking are for-
bidden;
– 2 eye protection required;
– 3 keep away from children;
– 4 explosive materials;
– 5 please consult the driver’s hand -
book;
– 6 corrosive substances.
A
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5.1
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Sommaire 5 (X91 - B91 - K91 - Renault)
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Section 5: Practical advice
Puncture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2
Emergency spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2
Tyre inflation kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3
Tool kit (jack, wheelbrace, etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.8
Wheel trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.8
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.9
Tyres (tyre and wheel safety, use in winter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.11
Headlights (changing bulbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.14
Rear lights (changing bulbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.17
Interior lights (changing bulbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.22
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.24
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.26
RENAULT card: battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.28
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.29
Wipers (replacing blades) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.30
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.31
Operating faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.33
tool kit ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
hubcap tool ........................................... (up to the end of the DU)
jack ....................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
puncture ................................................ (up to the end of the DU)
wheelbrace ........................................... (up to the end of the DU)
trims ...................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
emergency spare wheel ....................... (up to the end of the DU)
wheelbrace ............................................................ (current page)
5.8
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Bloc outils / enjoliveur - roue (X91 - B91 - K91 - Renault)
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Tool kit (jack, wheelbrace, etc.)
Hubcap
The tool kit is located in the luggage
compartment: lift the luggage compart-
ment carpet, remove the jack then un-
screw the central mounting. When refit-
ting, always clip the jack with flange B
facing downwards.
The tools included in the tool kit depend
on the vehicle.
Jack 1
Fold it and position retainer A correctly
before refitting it in its housing.
t owing hitch 2
Refer to the information on “Towing” in
Section 5.
Hubcap tool 3
This tool is used to remove the wheel
trims.
Wheelbrace 4
Allows the wheel bolts to be locked/un-
locked.
Wheel locking nut
Locations are provided in the tool kit to
store these.
t OOL KIt/WHeeL trIM
Do not leave the tools unsecured inside the vehicle as they may come
loose under braking. After use, check that all the tools are correctly
clipped into the tool kit, then position it correctly in its housing: there is a
risk of injury.
If wheel bolts are supplied in the tool kit, only use these bolts for the emergency
spare wheel: refer to the label affixed to the emergency spare wheel.
The jack is designed for wheel changing purposes only. Under no circumstances
should it be used for carrying out repairs underneath the vehicle or to gain access
to the underside of the vehicle.
1
A
B
2
3
4
Wheel trim
Remove the wheel trim using hubcap
tool 3 inserting the hook into the open -
ing provided:
– near valve for wheel trim 5;
– around the perimeter for a central
wheel trim.
To remove wheel trim 5 , align it with
valve 6 . Push the retaining hooks in
fully, starting with side C near the valve,
followed by D and E, finishing at F op -
posite the valve.
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5F
D
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5.18
ENG_UD20527_1
Feux arrière et latéraux : remplacement des lampes (X91 - B91 - K\
91 - Renault)
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Undo bolt 6 in order to remove light
unit 7 by pushing it outwards.
Undo bulb holder 8 a quarter of a turn
then replace the bulb.
Bulb type: W16W.
rear fog light
Undo bulb holder 9 , turning it towards
the centre of the vehicle by accessing it
from underneath.
Bulb type: P21W.
note: only the bulb on the driver’s side
lights up.
Saloon version (continued)
reversing light
From the luggage compartment, unclip
flap 5.
The bulbs are under pres -
sure and can break when
replaced.
Risk of injury.
reAr LIGHtS AnD SIDe LIGHtS: changing bulbs (2/5)
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7
9
5.20
ENG_UD20527_1
Feux arrière et latéraux : remplacement des lampes (X91 - B91 - K\
91 - Renault)
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reAr LIGHtS AnD SIDe LIGHtS: changing bulbs (4/5)
From inside, undo the three screws 18
then, from the outside, detach the light
unit by pulling it back, and unclip the
bulb holder.
Replace the bulb concerned.Accessibility for vehicles
equipped with a speaker
on the left of the luggage
compartment
F r o m t h e l u g g a g e c o m p a r t m e n t ,
remove the side carpet.
Undo the three screws 15 , 16 and 17
and remove the speaker.
n ote : on 5-door versions, hold the
housing with both hands and pull the
top part of the housing towards you
while holding mounting 16 up against
the trim.
Push the housing towards the front of
the vehicle (movement B) then remove
the housing.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.
The bulbs are under pres -
sure and can break when
replaced.
Risk of injury.
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16
17
B
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5.21
ENG_UD20527_1
Feux arrière et latéraux : remplacement des lampes (X91 - B91 - K\
91 - Renault)
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reAr LIGHtS AnD SIDe LIGHtS: changing bulbs (5/5)
Side indicator lights 22
Unclip indicator light 22 (using a flatb -
lade screwdriver type tool positioned
at C to move the indicator light towards
the front of the vehicle).
Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a turn
and take out the bulb.
Bulb type: W5W.
number plate lights 20
Unclip light 20 by pressing tab 21.
Remove the light cover to gain access
to the bulb.
Bulb type: c5W festoon type bulb.
Saloon and sport tourer
versions
High level brake light 19
Consult an approved Dealer.
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.
19
20
21
22
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fuses ..................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
5.24
ENG_UD23676_2
Fusibles (X91 - B91 - K91 - Renault)
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Jaune NoirNoir texte
Fuses
clip 3
Remove the fuse using tweezers 3, lo-
cated at the back of storage compart -
ment A.
To remove the fuse from the tweezers,
slide the fuse to the side.
It is not advisable to use the free fuse
locations.
Check the fuse in question
and replace it, if neces-
sary, by a fuse of the same
rating.
If a fuse is fitted where the rating is
too high, it may cause the electrical
circuit to overheat (risk of fire) in the
event of an item of equipment using
an excessive amount of current.
Fuse box 2
If any electrical component does not
work, check the condition of the fuses.
Open storage compartment A . Press
tab 1 to move it then pull it towards you
to unclip it.
To identify the fuses, refer to the fuse
allocation label (shown on the following
page).
FuSeS (1/2)
In accordance with local legislation
or as a precautionary measure:
Obtain an emergency kit containing
a set of spare bulbs and fuses from
an approved Dealer.
1
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5.25
ENG_UD23676_2
Fusibles (X91 - B91 - K91 - Renault)
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FuSeS (2/2)
Some accessories are protected by
fuses located in the engine compart -
ment in fuse box A.
However, because of their reduced ac-
cessibility, we advise you to have your
fuses replaced by an approved Dealer.
Allocation of fuses (DePenDInG On tHe eQuIPMent LeVeL)
A
Symbol
Allocation SymbolAllocation
ZInterior lightingRadio amplifier
Interior rear-view mirrorîRadio
CHeated rear screenaInstrument panel
ÌHornnDriving correction devices
Child safetyElectric seats
DIndicatorëAccessories sockets
Electric windowsyVentilation
ñHeated seatstAir conditioning
ERear screen wiperÆCigar lighter
[SunroofHeating system
Electronic parking brakeHWindscreen washer
ÝTowing equipment supply