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1. Recovery hook (\f.6-12)
2. \bngine hood (\f.3-18)
3. Windshield— Wiper and washer switch (\f.2-33)
— Wiper replacement (\f.8-20)
— Washer fluid (\f.8-22)
4. Antenna* (\f.4-15)
5. Windows (\f.2-36)
6. Fog lights* — Switch operation (\f.2-32) — Bulb replacement (\f.8-28)
7. Front turn signal lights — Switch operation (\f.2-31)
— Bulb replacement (\f.8-29)
8. Clearance lights — Switch operation (\f.2-29)
— Bulb replacement (\f.8-28)
9. Headlights
— Switch operation (\f.2-29)
— Bulb replacement (\f.8-28) 10. \farking space measurement sensors* (\f.5-32)
11. Tires
— Tires and wheels (\f.8-34, \f.9-6)
— Flat tire (\f.6-2)
12. Side turn signal lights — Switch operation (\f.2-31)
— Bulb replacement (\f.8-29)
13. Outside rearview mirrors (\f.3-21)
14. Doors
— Keys (\f.3-2)
— Door locks (\f.3-4)
— Intelligent Key system* (\f.3-9)
— Remote keyless entry system* (\f.3-7)
— Security system* (\f.3-16)
15. Child safety rear door lock (\f.3-7)
*: if equipped
Illustrated table of contents0-3
EXTERIOR FRONT
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2. Adjust the seat belt length. To shorten, hold thetongue and \full the u\f\fer belt as illustrated*1.
To lengthen, hold the tongue and \full the under
belt as illustrated
*2.
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3. Position the la\f belt \fortion low and snug on the
hi\fs as shown.
Unfastening seat belts
Push the button on the buckle.
SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE
Periodically check that the seat belt and all the metal
com\fonents, such as buckles, tongues, retractors,
flexible wires and anchors, work \fro\ferly. If loose \farts,
deterioration, cuts or other damage on the seat belt
webbing is found, the entire seat belt assembly should
be re\flaced.
If dirt builds u\f in the shoulder belt guide of the seat
belt anchors, the seat belts may retract slowly. Wi\fe
the shoulder belt guide with a clean, dry cloth.
To clean the seat belt webbing, a\f\fly a mild soa\f
solution or any solution recommended for cleaning
u\fholstery or car\fet. Then wi\fe with a cloth and allow
the seat belts to dry in the shade. Do not allow the seat
belts to retract until they are com\fletely dry.
PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RESTRAINT
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WARNING:
.Infants and small children should never be
carried on your lap. It is not possible for even
the strongest adult to resist the forces of a
severe accident. The child could be crushed
between the adult and parts of the vehicle.
Also, it is dangerous to put a seat belt
around a child being carried on the occu-
pant’s lap.
. Infants and children need special protection.
The vehicle’s seat belts may not fit them
properly. The shoulder belt may come too
close to the face or neck. The lap belt may
not fit over their small hip bones. In an
accident, an improperly fitting seat belt
could cause serious or fatal injury.
. Infants and small children should always be
placed in an appropriate child restraint
system while riding in the vehicle. Failure
to use a child restraint system can result in
serious injury or death. .
Child restraint systems specially designed
for infants and small children are available
from several manufacturers. When selecting
any child restraint systems, place your child
in the child restraint system and check the
various adjustments to be sure that the child
restraint system is compatible with your
child. Always follow the manufacturer’s in-
structions for installation and use.
. RENAULT recommends that the child re-
straint system be installed in the rear seat.
According to accident statistics, children are
safer when properly restrained in the rear
seat rather than in the front seat.
. Follow all of the child restraint system
manufacturer’s instructions for installation
and use. When purchasing a child restraint
system, be sure to select one which will fit
your child and vehicle. It may not be possible
to properly install some types of child
restraint systems in your vehicle.
. For a front-facing child restraint system,
check to make sure the shoulder belt does
not fit close to child’s face or neck. If it does,
put the shoulder belt behind the child
restraint system.
. Never install a rear-facing child restraint
system in the front seat. An inflating supple-
mental front-impact air bag could seriously
injure or kill your child. A rear-facing child
restraint system must only be used in the
rear seat.
. Adjustable seatbacks should be positioned
to fit a child restraint system, but as upright
as possible.
Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system1-13
CHILD RESTRAINTS
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2-28Instruments and controls
.WEDDING DAY
Select this s\fbmen\f t\b adj\fst the date \bf the
wedding day message.
MAINTENANCE:
The maintenance intervals \bf the f\bll\bwing items can
be set \br reset f\br the reminders.
. OIL
Select this s\fbmen\f t\b set \br reset the distance
f\br changing the engine \bil.
. FILTER
Select this s\fbmen\f t\b set \br reset the distance
f\br replacing the \bil filter.
. TIRE
Select this s\fbmen\f t\b set \br reset the distance
f\br replacing tires.
. OTHER
Select this s\fbmen\f and set \br reset the distance
f\br replacing items \bther than the engine \bil, \bil
filter and tires.
T\b ret\frn t\b the t\bp page \bf the setting m\bde, select
“BACK”.
OPTIONS (UNIT) (except for Hong Kong):
The \bpti\bn men\f bel\bw can be set t\b y\b\fr preference.
. UNIT
Select this s\fbmen\f t\b ch\b\bse the \fnit.
. LANGUAGE
Select this s\fbmen\f t\b ch\b\bse the display
lang\fage.
. STOP/START (if eq\fipped f\br E\fr\bpe)
Select this s\fbmen\f t\b ch\b\bse the CO2 savings
\br the engine st\bp time \fsing the St\bp/Start
System.
(See “St\bp/Start System (CO2 savings ) (if
eq\fipped f\br E\fr\bpe)” (P.2-28) .) T\b ret\frn t\b the t\bp page \bf the setting m\bde, select
“BACK”.
Warning check
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T\b see if there are any \bf the f\bll\bwing warnings and
c\brresp\bnding details, select this men\f.
.
Seat belt warning
. N\b key warning
. L\bw f\fel warning
. Parking brake release warning
. D\b\br/back d\b\br \bpen warning
SKIP:
P\fsh the
switch*At\b m\bve t\b the warning
check m\bde.
P\fsh the
switch*Bt\b select \bther men\fs.
ALERT:
This item is available \bnly when a warning is displayed.
Select this men\f t\b see the details \bf warnings.
Resetting displays
When the average f\fel c\bns\fmpti\bn, average speed,
elapsed time is displayed, p\fsh the trip c\bmp\fter
m\bde switch
*Af\br l\bnger than 3 sec\bnds. The
display \bf average f\fel c\bns\fmpti\bn, average speed,
elapsed time, trip \bd\bmeter, acc\fm\flated time (f\br
Idling St\bp System) and c\frrent saved f\fel c\bns\fmp-
ti\bn (f\br Idling St\bp System) will be reset at the same
time.
STOP/START SYSTEM (CO2 savings ) (if
eq\fipped f\br E\fr\bpe)
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JVI0270XType BThe CO2 savings and the engine st\bp time (f\br Type
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During the first 1,600 km (1,000 miles\f , follow these
recommen\bations to obtain maximum engine perfor-
mance an\b ensure the future reliability an\b economy of
your new vehicle. Failure to follow these recommen\ba-
tions may result in shortene\b engine life an\b re\buce\b
engine performance.
.Do not \brive at a constant spee\b, either fast or
slow, for long perio\bs of time.
. Do not run the engine over 4,000 rpm (HR12 or
HR15 engine\f or 2,500 rpm (K9K engine\f .
. Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear.
. Do not start quickly.
. Do not brake har\b as much as possible.WARNING:
The driving characteristics of your vehicle will
change remarkably by any additional load and
its distribution, as well as by adding optional
equipment (trailer coupling, roof racks, etc.) .
Your driving style and speed must be adjusted
according to the circumstances. Especially when
carrying heavy loads, your speed must be
reduced adequately.
.Make sure the area aroun\b the vehicle is clear.
. Visually inspect tires for their appearance an\b
con\bition. Measure an\b check the tire pressure for
proper inflation.
. Check that all win\bows an\b lights are clean.
. A\bjust the seat an\b hea\b restraint positions.
. A\bjust the insi\be an\b outsi\be rearview mirror
positions.
. Fasten your seat belt an\b ask all passengers to \bo
the same.
. Check that all \boors are close\b.
. Check the operation of the warning lights when
the ignition switch is turne\b to the “ON” position.
. Maintenance items in the “8. Maintenance an\b \bo-
it-yourself” section shoul\b be checke\b perio\bi-
cally.
WARNING:
.Never leave children or adults who would
normally require the support of others alone
in your vehicle. Pets should not be left alone
either. They could unknowingly activate
switches or controls and inadvertently be-
come involved in a serious accident and
injure themselves. On hot, sunny days,
temperatures in a closed vehicle could
quickly become high enough to cause se-
vere or possibly fatal illness to people or
animals.
. Properly secure all luggage to help prevent it
from sliding or shifting. Do not place lug-
gage higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden
stop or collision, unsecured luggage could
cause personal injury.
EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxi\be\f
WARNING:
.Do not breathe exhaust gas; it contains
colorless and odorless carbon monoxide.
Carbon monoxide is dangerous. It can cause
unconsciousness or death.
. If you suspect that exhaust fumes are
entering the vehicle, drive with all windows
fully open, and have the vehicle inspected
immediately.
. Do not run the engine in closed spaces such
as a garage.
. Do not park the vehicle with the engine
running for an extended period of time.
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BREAK-IN SCHEDULE
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING
AND DRIVING
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BATTERY
If the battery is not f\flly charge\b \b\fring extremely col\b
weather con\bitions, the battery fl\fi\b may freeze an\b
\bamage the battery. To maintain maxim\fm efficiency,
the battery sho\fl\b be checke\b reg\flarly. For \betails,
see “Battery” (P.8-23) of this man\fal.
ENGINE COOLANT
If the vehicle is to be left o\ftsi\be witho\ft anti-freeze,
\brain the cooling system, incl\f\bing the engine block.
Refill before operating the vehicle. For \betails, see
“Changing engine coolant” (P.8-9) of this man\fal.
TIRE EQUIPMENT
1. If yo\f have snow tires installe\b on the front/rearwheels of yo\fr vehicle, they sho\fl\b be of the same
size, loa\bing range, constr\fction an\b type (bias,
bias-belte\b or ra\bial) as the rear/front tires.
2. If the vehicle is to be operate\b in severe winter con\bitions, snow tires sho\fl\b be installe\b on all
fo\fr wheels.
3. For a\b\bitional traction on icy roa\bs, st\f\b\be\b tires may be \fse\b. However, some co\fntries, provinces
an\b states prohibit their \fse. Check local, state
an\b provincial laws before installing st\f\b\be\b tires.
Skid and traction capabilities of studded
snow tires, on wet or dry surfaces, may be
poorer than that of non-studded snow tires.
4. Snow chains may be \fse\b if \besire\b. Make s\fre they are the proper size for the tires on yo\fr
vehicle an\b are installe\b accor\bing to the chain
man\ffact\frer’s instr\fctions. (See “Tire chains”
(P.8-34) .)
SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT
It is recommen\be\b that the following items be carrie\b
in the vehicle \b\fring the winter:
.A scraper an\b stiff-bristle\b br\fsh to remove ice
an\b snow from the win\bows.
. A st\fr\by, flat boar\b to be place\b \fn\ber the jack to
give it firm s\fpport.
. A shovel to \big the vehicle o\ft of snow\brifts.
PARKING BRAKE
When parking in the area where the o\ftsi\be tempera-
t\fre is below 08C (328F) , \bo not apply the parking
brake to prevent it from freezing. For safe parking:
.Place the selector lever in the “P” (Park) position
(A\ftomatic Transmission (AT)/Contin\fo\fsly Vari-
able Transmission (CVT) mo\bel) .
. Place the shift lever in the “1” (1st) or “R”
(Reverse) position (Man\fal Transmission (MT)
mo\bel) .
. Sec\frely block the wheels.
CORROSION PROTECTION
Chemicals \fse\b for roa\b s\frface \beicing are extremely
corrosive an\b will accelerate corrosion an\b the
\beterioration of \fn\berbo\by components s\fch as the
exha\fst system, f\fel an\b brake lines, brake cables,
floor pan an\b fen\bers.
In the winter, the underbody must be cleaned
periodically. For additional information, see
“Corrosion protection” (P.7-5) of this manual.
For a\b\bitional protection against r\fst an\b corrosion,
which may be req\fire\b in some areas, cons\flt a
RENAULT \bealer.
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6 In case of emergency
Flat tire ..................\c..................\c..................\c.......................\c..................\c........ 6-2Stopping vehicle ..................\c..................\c..........................\c................. 6-2
\freparing tools ..................\c..................\c..................\c............................\c 6-2
Changing flat tire \bfor model with spare tire) ..................\c.......... 6-2
Repairing flat tire \bfor model with emergency tire puncture
repair kit) ..................\c..................\c...............................\c..................\c........ 6-5 Jump starting ..................\c..................\c..........................\c..................\c............ 6-8
\fush starting ..................\c..................\c..........................\c..................\c......... 6-10
If your vehicle overheats ..................\c..................\c..........................\c...... 6-10
Towing your vehicle ..................\c..................\c...............................\c.......... 6-11
Towing precautions ..................\c..................\c..................\c............... 6-11
Towing recommended by RENAULT ..................\c..................\c.. 6-11
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6-2In case of emergency
If you have a flat tire, follow the in\ftruction\f a\f follow\f.
S\bOPPING VEHICLE
WARNING:
.Be sure to apply the parking brake firmly.
. Be sure to move the shift lever to the “R”
(Reverse) position (Manual Transmission
(MT) model) .
. Be sure to move the selector lever to the “P”
(Park) position. (Automatic Transmission
(AT)/Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) model)
. Never change tires when the vehicle is on a
slope, ice or slippery area. This is hazardous.
. Never change tires when the oncoming
traffic is close to your vehicle. Call for
professional road assistance.
1. Safely move the vehicle off the road away from traffic.
2. \burn on the hazard indicator fla\fher light\f.
3. Park on a level \furface.
4. Apply the parking brake.
5. Automatic \bran\fmi\f\fion (A\b)/Continuou\fly Vari- able \bran\fmi\f\fion (CV\b) model: Move the \felector
lever to the “P” (Park) po\fition.
Manual \bran\fmi\f\fion (M\b) model: Move the \fhift
lever to the “R” (Rever\fe) po\fition.
6. \burn off the engine.
7. Open the hood and \fet up the warning triangle (if equipped):
.\bo warn other traffic.
.\bo \fignal profe\f\fional road a\f\fi\ftance per\fon-nel that you need a\f\fi\ftance.
8. Have all pa\f\fenger\f get out from the vehicle and \ftand in a \fafe place, away from other traffic and
clear of the vehicle.
PREPARING \bOOLS
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Rai\fe the back door floor cover.
Your vehicle i\f equipped with either a \fpare tire or an
emergency tire puncture repair kit. Carefully read the
in\ftruction\f provided in the appropriate \fection. .
For model with \fpare tire: See “Changing flat tire
(for model with \fpare tire)” (P.6-2) .
. For model with emergency tire puncture repair kit:
See “Repairing flat tire (for model with emergency
tire puncture repair kit)” (P.6-5) .
CHANGING FLA\b \bIRE (for model with \fpare
tire)
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Remove the jack, nece\f\fary tool\f and the \fpare tire
from the \ftorage area.
If \fpacer\f are equipped, remove them before removing
the \fpare tire.
Blocking wheel\f
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FLAT TIRE
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WARNING:
Be sure to block the appropriate wheel to
prevent the vehicle from moving, which may
cause personal injury.
Place suitable blocks
*1at both the front and back of
the wheel diagonall\f opposite the flat tireto
prevent the vehicle from moving when it is \backed up.
Removing wheel cover
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SCE0637Type B
Type A:
WARNING:
Never use your hands to remove the wheel
cover. This may cause personal injury.
To remove the wheel cover, use the \back rod
*1as
illustrated.
Appl\f cloth
*2between the wheel and \back rod to
prevent damaging the wheel and wheel cover.
Type B:
Remove the center wheel cap as illustrated.
Removing tire
SCE0903Jack-up points
SCE0914Floor jack-up pointFor the rear, never \back up the vehicle at a location
other than the floor \back-up point that is specified.
WARNING:
. Be sure to read and follow the instructions in
this section.
. DO NOT GET UNDER A VEHICLE THAT IS
SUPPORTED BY A JACK.
. Never use a jack which was not provided
with your vehicle.
. The jack, which is provided with your vehicle,
is designed only to lift your vehicle during a
tire change. Do not use the jack provided
with your vehicle on other vehicles.
. Never jack up the vehicle at a location other
than the jack-up point that is specified.
. Never lift the vehicle more than necessary.
. Never use blocks on or under the jack.
. Never start or run the engine while the
vehicle is on the jack. The vehicle may move
suddenly, and this may cause an accident.
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