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quickly become high enough to cause se-
vere or possibly fatal illness to people and
animals.
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Left-Hand Drive (LHD) model
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Right-Hand Drive (RHD) model1. Firmly apply the par\fing bra\fe.
\b. Automatic Transmission (AT)/Continuously Vari-able Transmission (CVT) model: Move the selector
lever to the “P” (Par\f) position.
Manual Transmission (MT) model: Move the shift
lever to the “R” (Reverse) position. When par\fing
on an uphill grade, move the shift lever to the “1”
(1st) position. 3. To help prevent the vehicle from moving into traffic
when par\fed on an incline, it is a good practice to
turn the wheels as illustrated.
HEADED DOWNHILL WITH CURB
*1
Turn the wheels into the curb and move the vehicle
forward until the curb side wheel gently touches
the curb. Then apply the par\fing bra\fe. HEADED UPHILL WITH CURB
*2
Turn the wheels away from the curb and allow the
vehicle to move bac\f until the curb side wheel
gently touches the curb. Then apply the par\fing
bra\fe.
HEADED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL, WITHOUT
CURB
*3
Turn the wheels toward the side of the road so the
vehicle will move away from the center of the road
if the vehicle moves. Then apply the par\fing bra\fe.
4. Model with Intelligent Key system:
Place the ignition switch in the “OFF” position.
Model without Intelligent Key system:
Place the ignition switch in the “LOCK” position
and remove the \fey.
NOTE:
For Model with Stop/Start (Idling Stop) System:
Use this system when the vehicle is stopped for
a period of time, for example waiting at stop-
lights.
Stop the engine with the ignition switch when
parking, etc. for an extended period of time.
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5-32Starting and driving
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WARNING:
.The sonar (parking sensor) system is a
convenience but it is not a substitute for
proper parking. Always look around and
check that it is safe to do so before parking.
Always move slowly.
. Read and understand the limitations of the
sonar (parking sensor) system as contained
in this section. Inclement weather may affect
the function of the sonar (parking sensor)
system; this may include reduced perfor-
mance or a false activation.
. This system is not designed to prevent
contact with small or moving objects.
. The system is designed as an aid to the
driver in detecting large stationary objects to
help avoid damaging the vehicle. The system
will not detect small objects below the
bumper, and may not detect objects close
to the bumper or on the ground.
. If your vehicle sustains damage to the
bumper fascia, leaving it misaligned or bent,
the sensing zone may be altered causing inaccurate measurement of obstacles or
false alarms.
CAUTION:
Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet as
possible to hear the tone clearly.
When the ignition switch is in the \fON” \bosition, the
sonar (\barking sensor) system is o\berational.
The sonar (\barking sensor) system sounds a tone to
warn the driver of obstacles near the bum\ber. The
\barking sensor indicator will also a\b\bear in the vehicle
information dis\blay. (See \fParking Sensor Indicator”
(P.5-32) .) The system detects rear obstacles when the
selector/shift lever is in the \fR” (Reverse) \bosition. The
system may not detect objects at s\beeds above 10
km/h (6 MPH) and may not detect certain angular or
moving objects.
The sonar (\barking sensor) system detects obstacles
u\b to 1 m (3.3 ft) from the bum\ber with a decreased
coverage area at the outer corners of the bum\ber,
(refer to the illustration for a\b\broximate zone coverage
areas) . As you move closer to the obstacle, the rate of
the tone increases. When the obstacle is less than 30cm (11.8 in) away, the tone will sound continuously.
Kee\b the sonar sensors (located on the bum\ber fascia)
free from snow, ice and large accumulations of dirt (do
not clean the sensors with shar\b objects) . If the
sensors are covered, it will affect the accuracy of the
sonar (\barking sensor) system.
If the sonar (parking sensor) system malfunc-
tions, the beep sounds for 3 seconds when the
selector/shift lever is moved to the
\fR”(Reverse)
position. Have the system checked by a RE-
NAULT dealer.
PARKING SENSOR INDICATOR (if
equi\b\bed)
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*1Parking sensor dis\blay
*ACorner sensor indicator
*BCenter sensor indicator
With the sonar (\barking sensor) system ON in the \fR”
(Reverse) \bosition, when the corner/center sensors
(sonar) detect obstacles near the bum\ber, a tone will
sound and the \barking sensor indicator will a\b\bear in
the vehicle information dis\blay
*1.
The \barking sensor indicators
*Aand*Bindicate
the \bosition of the object and the distance to the
SONAR (parking sensor) SYSTEM (if
equipped)
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3. Remove the cap o\f the tire sea\bant bott\be, andscrew the bott\be c\bockwise onto the bott\be ho\bder.
(Leave the bott\be sea\b intact. Screwing the bott\be
onto the bott\be ho\bder wi\b\b pierce the sea\b o\f the
bott\be.)
4. Remove the cap o\f the tire va\bve on the \f\bat tire.
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5. Remove the protective cap*Ao\f the hose and
screw the hose secure\by onto the tire va\bve. Make
sure that the pressure re\bease va\bve
*Bis
secure\by tightened. Make sure that the air com-
pressor switch is in the OFF (
) position, and
then insert its power p\bug into the power out\bet in
the vehic\be.
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6. 6. Push the ignition switch to the “ACC” position. Then turn the compressor switch to the ON (í)
position and in\f\bate the tire up to the pressure that
is speci\fied on the tire p\bacard a\f\fixed to the
driver’s side center pi\b\bar i\f possib\be, or to the
minimum o\f 180 kPa (26 psi) . Turn the air
compressor o\f\f brie\f\by in order to check the tire
pressure with the pressure gauge.
I\f the tire is in\f\bated to higher than the speci\fied
pressure, adjust the tire pressure by re\beasing air
with the pressure re\bease va\bve. The co\bd tire
pressures are shown on the tire p\bacard a\f\fixed to
the driver’s side center pi\b\bar.
CAUTION:
.An incomplete connection between the hose
and tire valve causes air leakage or sealant
scatter.
. Do not stand directly beside the damaged
tire while it is being inflated because of the
risk of the rupture. If there are any cracks or
bumps, turn the compressor off immedi-
ately. .
There is a possibility that the pressure
reaches 600 kPa while the tire is being
inflated, but it is normal condition. Usually
the pressure will drop in about 30 seconds.
. Do not operate the compressor for more
than 10 minutes.
If the tire pressure does not increase to 180 kPa
(26 psi) within 10 minutes, the tire may be
seriously damaged and the tire cannot be
repaired with this tire repair kit. Contact a
RENAULT dealer.
7. When the tire pressure is reaching the speci\fied pressure or is at the minimum o\f 180 kPa (26 psi) ,
turn the air compressor o\f\f. Remove the power
p\bug \from the power out\bet and quick\by remove the
hose \from the tire va\bve. Attach the protective cap
and va\bve cap.
CAUTION:
Leave the tire sealant bottle on the bottle holder
in order to prevent sealant from spilling out.
8. Immediate\by drive the vehic\be \for 10 minutes or 3km (2 mi\bes) at a speed o\f 80 km/h (50 MPH) or
\bess.
9. 9. A\fter driving, make sure that the air compressor switch is in the OFF position, then screw the hose
secure\by onto the tire va\bve. Check the tire
pressure with the pressure gauge. The temporary
repair is comp\beted i\f the tire pressure does not
drop.
Make sure the pressure is adjusted to the
pressure that is speci\fied on the tire p\bacard
be\fore driving.
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1. If the booster battery is in another vehicle*B,
\fosition the two vehicles*Aand*Bto bring the
batteries into close \fro\bimity to each other.
CAUTION:
If the battery of vehicle*Aequipped with the
Intelligent Key system is discharged, the ignition
switch cannot be moved from the “LOCK”
position and, if the steering lock is engaged,
the steering wheel cannot be moved. Connect
the jumper cables to the booster vehicle
*Bbefore turning the ignition switch and disenga-
ging the steering lock.
2. A\f\fly the \farking brake.
3. Automatic Transmission (AT)/Continuously Vari- able Transmission (CVT) model: Move the selector
lever to the “P” (Park) \fosition.
Manual Transmission (MT) model: Move the shift
lever to the “N” (Neutral) \fosition.
4. Switch off all unnecessary electrical systems (headlights, heater, air conditioner, etc.) .
5. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” \fosition.
6. Remove the vent ca\fs, if equi\f\fed, on the battery.
7. Cover the battery with a firmly wrung out moist cloth to reduce the hazard of an e\b\flosion.
8. Connect the jum\fer cables in the sequence as illustrated (
*1,*2,*3,*4).
CAUTION:
.Always connect positive +to positive +and
negative 7to body ground, NOT to the
battery’s negative 7. .
Be sure that the jumper cables do not touch
moving parts in the engine compartment.
. Be sure that the jumper cable’s clamps do
not contact any other metal.
9. Start the engine of the booster vehicle
*Band let
it run for a few minutes.
10. De\fress the accelerator \fedal of the booster vehicle
*Bat about 2,000 r\fm.
11. Start the engine of the jum\fed vehicle
*Ain the
normal manner.
CAUTION:
. Never keep the starter motor engaged for
more than 10 seconds. If the engine does not
start right away, turn the ignition switch
“OFF” and wait at least 10 seconds before
trying again.
. If the starter motor does not start by pushing
the ignition switch, push the ignition switch
to the OFF position before trying again.
12. After the engine is started, carefully disconnect the jum\fer cables in the o\f\fosite sequence from
that illustrated (
*4,*3,*2,*1).
13. Remove and dis\fose of the cloth as it may be contaminated with corrosive acid.
14. Re\flace the vent ca\fs, if removed.
NOTE:
. For model with Stop/Start (Idling Stop)
System, use the special battery that is
enhanced in regard to the charge-discharge
capacity and life performance. Avoid using a
non-special battery for the Stop/Start (Idling
Stop) system, as this may cause early deterioration of the battery or a malfunction
of the Stop/Start (Idling Stop) system. For
the battery, it is recommended to use
Genuine RENAULT parts. For more informa-
tion, contact a RENAULT dealer.
. For model with Stop/Start (Idling Stop)
System, it may take some time until Stop/
Start (Idling Stop) System activates when
the battery is replaced or the battery term-
inal is disconnected for extended periods
and then reconnected.
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8-4Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Window washer fluid*:
Check that there is adequate fluid in the reser\foir.
M\bINTEN\bNCE PREC\bUTIONS
When performing any inspection or maintenance work
on your \fehicle, always take care to pre\fent serious
accidental injury to yourself or damage to the \fehicle.
The following are general precautions which should be
closely obser\fed.
WARNING:
.Park the vehicle on a level surface, apply the
parking brake securely and block the wheels
to prevent the vehicle from moving. Move
the selector lever to the “P”(Park) position
or the shift lever to the “N”(Neutral) position.
. Be sure the ignition switch is in the “OFF”or
“LOCK” position when performing any parts
replacement or repairs.
. Do not work under the hood while the
engine is hot. Always turn off the engine
and wait until it cools down.
. If you must work with the engine running,
keep your hands, clothing, hair and tools
away from moving fans, belts and any other
moving parts.
. It is advisable to secure or remove any loose
clothing and any jewelry, such as rings,
watches, etc. before working on your vehi-
cle.
. If you must run the engine in an enclosed
space such as a garage, be sure there is
proper ventilation for exhaust gases to
escape. .
Never get under the vehicle while it is
supported by a jack.
. Keep smoking materials, flame and sparks
away from fuel and the battery.
. Never connect or disconnect either the
battery or any transistorized component
connector while the ignition switch is in the
“ON” position.
. On gasoline engine models with the Multi-
port Fuel Injection (MFI) system, the fuel
filter and fuel lines should be serviced by a
RENAULT dealer because the fuel lines are
under high pressure even when the engine is
turned off.
. Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic
engine cooling fan. It may come on at any
time without warning, even if the ignition
switch is in the “OFF” position and the
engine is not running. To avoid injury, always
disconnect the negative battery cable before
working near the fan.
. Always wear eye protection whenever you
work on your vehicle.
. Never leave the engine or the transmission
related component harness connector dis-
connected while the ignition switch is in the
“ON” position.
. Avoid direct contact with used engine oil and
coolant. Improperly disposed engine oil,
engine coolant, and/or other vehicle fluids
can hurt the environment. Always conform to
local regulations for disposal of vehicle
fluids.
This “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section
pro\fides instructions regarding only those items which are relati\fely easy for an owner to perform.
You should be aware that incomplete or improper
ser\ficing may result in operating difficulties or ex-
cessi\fe emissions, and could affect your warranty
co\ferage.
If in doubt about any servicing, have it
done by a RENAULT dealer.
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8-16Maintenance and do-it-yourself
SDI2573HR 12DE engine or HR 15DE engine1. Water pu\fp
2. Alternat\br
3. Crankshaft pulley
4. Air c\bnditi\bner c\b\fpress\br (with air c\b\fpres-s\br)
Idler pulley (with\but air c\b\fpress\br)
!: Tensi\bn checking p\bint
SDI2484K9K engine1. Crankshaft pulley
2. Drive belt aut\b-tensi\bner
3. Alternat\br
4. Air c\bnditi\bner c\b\fpress\br
Be sure the igniti\bn switch is in the “OFF” p\bsiti\bn. Visually inspect each belt f\br signs \bf unusual wear,
cuts, fraying \br l\b\bseness. Check regularly f\br c\bndi-
ti\bn and tensi\bn. If the belt is in p\b\br c\bnditi\bn \br l\b\bse,
have it replaced \br adjusted by a RENAULT dealer.
WARNING:
Be sure the engine and ignition switch are off
and that the parking brake is applied.
Replace the spark plugs acc\brding t\b the \faintenance
l\bg sh\bwn in a separate \faintenance b\b\bklet.
If replace\fent is required, c\bntact a RENAULT dealer.
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IRIDIUM-TIPPED SPARK PLUGS (if
equipped)
It is n\bt necessary t\b replace the iridiu\f-tipped*Aspark plugs as frequently as the c\bnventi\bnal type \bf
spark plugs. These spark plugs are designed t\b last
\fuch l\bnger than the c\bnventi\bnal type \bf spark plug.
CAUTION:
.
Do not reuse the iridium-tipped spark plugs
by cleaning or re-gapping.
. Always replace with the recommended ir-
idium-tipped spark plugs.
SPARK PLUGS (gasoline engine
model)
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
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For all models
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For Stop/Start (Idling Stop) System (if equipped)
CAUTION:
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower amperage
rating than that specified on the fuse box cover.
This could damage the electrical system or
cause a fire.
If \bny electric\bl equipment does not oper\bte, check for
\bn open fuse.1. Be sure the ignition switch is in the “OFF”
position.
2. Be sure the he\bdlight switch is in the “OFF” position.
3. Remove the fuse box cover
*1with \b suit\bble
tool.
4. Loc\bte the fuse th\bt needs to be repl\bced.
5. Remove the fuse using the fuse puller
*2.
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6. If the fuse is open*A, repl\bce it with \b new fuse*B.
If the new fuse \blso opens, \bfter inst\blling, h\bve the
electric\bl system checked, \bnd if necess\bry rep\bired,
by \b RENAULT de\bler.
Extended stor\bge fuse switch (if equipped)
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If \bny electric\bl equipment does not oper\bte, remove
the extended stor\bge fuse switch \bnd check for \bn
open fuse.
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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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