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8-18Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Self-adjusting brakes
\four vehi\ble is equipped with self-adjusting brakes.
The brakes are adjusted by the foot brake pedal
operation.
Brake pad wear indi\bator
The dis\b brake pads on your vehi\ble have audible wear
indi\bators. When a brake pad requires repla\bement, it
will make a high pit\bhed s\braping or s\bree\bhing sound
when the vehi\ble is in motion. The noise will be heard
whether or not the foot brake pedal is depressed. Have
the brakes \bhe\bked as soon as possible if the wear
indi\bator sound is heard.
Under some driving or \blimate \bonditions, o\b\basional
brake squeaks, squeals or other noises may be heard.
O\b\basional brake noise during light to moderate stops
is normal and does not affe\bt the fun\btion or
performan\be of the brake system.
The rear drum brakes do not have audible wear
indi\bators. Should you ever hear an unusually loud
noise from the rear drum brakes, have them \bhe\bked
as soon as possible by a RENAULT dealer.
Proper brake inspe\btion intervals should be followed.
For additional information, see a separate maintenan\be
booklet.
BRAKE BOOSTER
Che\bk the brake booster fun\btion as follows:
1. With the engine off, depress and release the footbrake pedal several times. When the foot brake
pedal movement (distan\be of travel) remains the
same from one pedal appli\bation to the next,
\bontinue on to the next step.
2. While depressing the foot brake pedal, start the engine. The pedal height should drop a little. 3. With the foot brake pedal depressed, stop the
engine. Keep the pedal depressed for about 30
se\bonds. The pedal height should not \bhange.
4. Run the engine for 1 minute without depressing the foot brake pedal, then turn it off. Depress the
foot brake pedal several times. The pedal travel
distan\be will de\brease gradually with ea\bh de-
pression as the va\buum is released from the
booster.
If the brakes do not operate properly, have the brakes
\bhe\bked by a RENAULT dealer.
WARNING:
. Use only new fluid from a sealed container.
Old, inferior, or contaminated fluid may
damage the brake system. The use of
improper fluids can damage the brake
system and affect the vehicle’ s stopping
ability.
. Clean the filler cap before removing.
. Brake fluid is poisonous and should be
stored carefully in marked containers out
of the reach of children.
CAUTION:
Do not spill the fluid on painted surfaces. This
will damage the paint. If fluid is spilled, wash it
off with plenty of water immediately.
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Che\bk the fluid level in the reservoir. If the brake fluid is
below the MIN line, the brake warning light will
illuminate. Add brake fluid up to the MAX line. (See
“Re\bommended fuel/lubri\bants and \bapa\bities” (P.9-2)
for re\bommended types of brake fluid.)
If the brake fluid must be added frequently, the brake
BRAKE FLUID
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8-20Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Contact a RENAULT dea\fer if c\becking or rep\facement
is required.
CAUTION:
.Use only fluids approved by our technical
department. Do not mix with other fluids.
. Using transmission fluid other than fluids
approved by our technical department will
damage the CVT, which is not covered by the
warranty. T\be viscous paper type fi\fter e\fement s\bou\fd not be
c\feaned and reused.
T\be dry paper type fi\fter e\fement may be c\feaned and
reused.
Rep\face t\be air c\feaner fi\fter according to t\be main-
tenance \fog s\bown in a separate maintenance book\fet.
Contact a RENAULT dea\fer if maintenance or rep\face-
ment is required.
WARNING:
Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter
off can cause you or others to be burned. The air
cleaner filter not only cleans the intake air, it
also stops flame if the engine backfires. If the air
cleaner filter is not installed and the engine
backfires, you could be burned. Never drive with
the air cleaner filter off. Be cautious working on
the engine when the air cleaner filter is off.
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
C\feaning
If t\be winds\bie\fd does not become c\fear after using t\be
winds\bie\fd was\ber or if t\be wiper b\fades c\batter w\ben
operating t\be winds\bie\fd wipers, wax or ot\ber materia\fs
may be on t\be winds\bie\fd and/or wiper b\fades.
C\fean t\be outside of t\be winds\bie\fd surface wit\b a
was\ber so\fution or mi\fd detergent. Your winds\bie\fd is
c\fean if beads do not form w\ben rinsing wit\b water.
C\fean t\be b\fade by wiping it wit\b a c\fot\b soaked in a
was\ber so\fution or a mi\fd detergent. Rinse t\be b\fade
wit\b water. If your winds\bie\fd is sti\f\f not c\fear after
c\feaning t\be b\fades and using t\be wipers, rep\face t\be
b\fades.
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE
TRANSMISSION (CVT) FLUID (if
equipped)
AIR CLEANER FILTER
WIPER BLADES
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Be careful not to clog t\fe was\fer nozzle*A\b T\fis may
cause improper winds\field was\fer operation\b If t\fe
nozzle is clogged, remove any objects wit\f a needle or
small pin
*B\b Be careful not to damage t\fe nozzle\b
Replacing
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1\b Lift t\fe wiper arm away from t\fe winds\field\b
2\b Pus\f and \fold t\fe release tab
*A, and t\fen move
t\fe wiper blade down t\fe wiper arm to remove
*1\b
3\b Remove t\fe wiper blade\b
4\b Insert t\fe new wiper blade onto t\fe wiper arm until it clicks into place\b
CAUTION:
.After wiper blade replacement, return the
wiper arm to its original position. Otherwise
the wiper arm or the engine hood may be
scratched and may cause damage.
. Worn windshield wiper blades can damage
the windshield and impair driver vision.
REAR WINDOW WIPER BLADE (if
equipped)
Contact a RENAULT dealer if c\fecking or replacement
is required\b
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8-24Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Checking battery fl\fid level
D\b0137MAType A
SD\b1480Type A
JVM0065XType BCheck the fl\fid level in each cell. The battery fl\fid level
sho\fld be between the UPPER LEVEL*1and
LOWER LEVEL*2lines.
\bf it is necessary to add fl\fid, add only demineralized/
distilled water to bring the level to the indicator in each
filler opening. Do not overfill.
1. Remove the cell pl\fgs
*A, if eq\fipped.
2. Add demineralized/disti\llled water \fp to the UPPER LEVEL
*1line.
3. Replace and tighten the cell pl\fgs.
. Vehicles operated in high temperat\fres or \fnder
severe conditions req\fire freq\fent checks of the
battery fl\fid level.
. Keep the battery s\frface clean and dry. Clean the
battery with a sol\ftion of baking soda and water.
. Make certain the terminal connections are clean
and sec\frely tightened.
. \bf the vehicle is not to be \fsed for more than 30
days, disconnect the negative (í) battery terminal
cable to prevent battery discharge.
. For a maintenance free battery (for Type B) it is not
req\fired to check the fl\fid level. However,
RENAULT recommends to vis\fally check the green indicator
*Bstat\fs periodically. \bf the color
of the indicator is changed, please contact a
RENAULT dealer as soon as possible.
For model with Stop/Start (\bdling Stop) System, see
“J\fmp starting” (P.6-8) .
J\fmp starting
\bf j\fmp starting is necessary, see “J\fmp starting” (P.6-
8) . \bf the engine does not start by j\fmp starting or the
battery does not charge, the battery may have to be
replaced. Contact a RENAULT dealer for replacing the
battery.
REMOTE CONTROLLER BATTERY
Battery replacement
CAUTION:
. Be careful not to allow children to swallow
the battery and removed parts.
. An improperly disposed battery can harm
the environment. Always confirm local reg-
ulations for battery disposal.
. When changing batteries, do not let dust or
oil get on the components.
. There is danger of explosion if lithium
battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the same or equivalent type.
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8-26Maintenance and do-it-yourself
.Make sure that the+side faces the botto\f of
the case.
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4. Align the tips of the upper and lower parts*1,
and then push the\f together until it is securely
closed
*2.
5. Operate the buttons to check its operation.
See a RENAULT dealer if you need assistance for
replace\fent.
CAUTION:
. Do not ground accessories directly to the
battery terminal. Doing so will bypass the
variable voltage control system and the
vehicle battery may not charge completely.
. Use electrical accessories with the engine
running to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery.
Your vehicle is equipped with a variable voltage control
syste\f. This syste\f \feasures the a\fount of electrical
discharge fro\f the battery and controls voltage
generated by the alternator.
ENG\bNE COMPARTMENT
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For checking and/or replacing, see a RENAULT dealer.
Fusible links
\bf any electrical equip\fent does not operate and the
fuses are in good condition, check the fusible links. \bf
any of these fusible links are \felted, replace only with
genuine RENAULT parts.
VARIABLE VOLTAGE CONTROL
SYSTEM (if equipped) FUSES
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8-28Maintenance and do-it-yourself
NOTE:
The extended storage fuse switch is used for
long term vehicle storage. If the extended
storage fuse switch is broken, it is not necessary
to replace it. Remove the fuse from the switch
then replace only the fuse to the fuse box.
How to remove the extended storage fuse
switch:
1. To remove the extended storage \fuse swit\bh, besure the ignition swit\bh is in the “OFF” or “LOCK”
position.
2. Be sure the headlight swit\bh is in the “OFF” position.
3. Remove the \fuse box \bover.
4. Pin\bh the storage \fuse swit\bh and pull it in the dire\btion o\f the arrow.HEADLIGHTS
Fog may temporarily \form inside the lens o\f the exterior
lights in the rain or in a \bar wash. A temperature
di\f\feren\be between the inside and the outside o\f the
lens \bauses the \fog. This is not a mal\fun\btion. I\f large
drops o\f water \bolle\bt inside the lens, \bonta\bt a
RENAULT dealer.
Repla\bing halogen headlight bulb
The halogen headlight is a semi-sealed beam type
whi\bh uses repla\beable headlight (halogen) bulbs.
They \ban be repla\bed \from inside the engine \bompart-
ment without removing the headlight assembly.
CAUTION:
.High-pressure halogen gas is sealed inside
the bulb. The bulb may break if the glass
envelope is scratched or the bulb is dropped.
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1. Dis\bonne\bt the battery negative \bable.
2. Dis\bonne\bt the ele\btri\bal \bonne\btor
*A\from the
rear end o\f the bulb.
3. Pull o\f\f the rubber \bap
*B.
4. Push and turn the retaining pin
*Cto loosen it.
5. Remove the headlight bulb. Do not shake or rotate the bulb when removing it.
6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order o\f removal.
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9 Technical information
Recommended fuel/lubricants and capacities ................................. \f-2Fuel recommendation ....................................\.................................... \f-\b
Recommended SAE viscosity number ....................................\..... \f-\b
Air conditioner system refrigerant and lubricant ....................... \f-4
Engine ....................................\.............................................\.......................... \f-5
Tires and wheels ....................................\................................................... \f-6
Wheel alignment (for China) ....................................\............................. \f-6
Dimensions ....................................\.............................................\................. \f-7
When travelling or registering in another country ........................... \f-7
Vehicle identification ....................................\............................................ \f-7 Vehicle identification plate ....................................\........................... \f-7
Vehicle identification number (chassis number) ....................... \f-7
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate (if equipped) .......... \f-8 Engine serial number ....................................\.................................. \f-8
Tire placard ....................................\................................................... \f-8
Air conditioner specification label (if equipped) ..................... \f-8
Radio approval number and information ....................................\........ \f-\f For Europe ....................................\........................................\............. \f-\f
For Croatia ....................................\........................................\............. \f-\f
For China ....................................\.................................................... \f-11
For Indonesia ....................................\........................................\...... \f-12
For Thailand ....................................\............................................... \f-12
For Morocco ....................................\.............................................. \f-1\b
For Jordan ....................................\................................................... \f-1\b
For South Africa ....................................\........................................ \f-1\b
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9-2Technical information
The following are approximate \fapa\fities. The a\ftual refill \buantities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the pro\fedures instru\fted in the “8. Maintenan\fe and do-it-
yourself” se\ftion to determine the proper refill \fapa\fity.
Engine TypeApproximate Capa\fity
Re\fommended Fuel/Lubri\fants
Metri\f Measure Imperial Measure
Fuel 41 L9 galSee “Fuel re\fommendation” (P.9-3) .
Engine oil (*1)
HR12DE
HR15DE in\fluding oil filter
3.0 L
3.4 L (for Europe) 2-5/8 \bt
3 \bt (for Europe)
Refer to the maintenan\fe servi\fe do\fument for your vehi\fle.
ex\fluding oil filter
2.8 L
3.2 L (for Europe) 2-1/2 \bt
2-7/8 \bt (for Europe)
HR12DDR in\fluding oil filter
3.9 L 3-3/8 \bt
ex\fluding oil filter 3.7 L 3-1/4 \bt
K9K in\fluding oil filter
4.4 L 3-7/8 \bt
ex\fluding oil filter 4.2 L 3-3/4 \bt
Cooling system (in\fluding reservoir tank \fapa\fity 0.7 L)
Only use fluids approved by our te\fhni\fal department.
HR12DDR
MT model
5.4 L4-3/4 \bt
CVT model 5.9 L5-1/4 \bt
HR12DE MT model (for Thailand, Brunei, Singa-
pore and Pakistan)
MT model (ex\fept for Thailand, Brunei,
Singapore and Pakistan)
5.7 L
5.5 L
5 \bt
4-7/8 \bt
AT model 5.5 L4-7/8 \bt
CVT model (for Thailand)
CVT model (ex\fept for Thailand) 5.8 L
5.6 L5-1/8 \bt
4-7/8 \bt
HR15DE MT model
5.6 L4-7/8 \bt
AT model 6.0 L5-1/4 \bt
Cooling system (in\fluding reservoir tank \fapa\fity 1.0 L) K9K MT model 7.6 L6-3/4 \bt
Automati\f Transmission Fluid (ATF) ——
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid ——
Manual Transmission (MT) gear oil ——
Brake and \flut\fh fluid —(*7) —
Multi-purpose grease ——
Air \fonditioner system refrigerant ——
Air \fonditioner system lu-
bri\fants HR12DDR
HR12DE
HR15DE
——
K9K ——
RECOMMENDED FUEL/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
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