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B) using the Stop/Start System are kept in a su\fmenu.
Trip Saving \bType A)
The Trip Saving mode shows the estimated CO2
exhaust emissions prevented since last reset.
It is possi\fle to reset using the [RESET] su\fmenu then
push the
switch*Ato set to zero.
NOTE:
The [Trip Saving] value is the same information
that is displayed when the engine is automati-
cally stopped by the Stop/Start System.
Total Saving \bType B)
The Total Saving mode shows:
. The estimated CO2 exhaust emissions prevented.
. The time that the engine has \feen stopped \fy the
Stop/Start System.
NOTE:
The [Total Saving] values cannot be reset and
show accumulated Stop/Start System informa-
tion since the vehicle was built.
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
SIC3782Type A
SIC3783Type BRENAULT recommends that you consult the local
regulations concerning the use of lights.
AUTO position \bif equipped)
When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position and
the headlight switch is in the “AUTO” position, the
headlights, front clearance lights, instrument panel
lights, rear com\fination light, and other lights turn on
automatically depending on the \frightness of the
surroundings.
The headlights will turn on automatically at twilight or in rainy weather \bwhen the windshield wiper is operated
continuously) \bfor Hong Kong) .
When the ignition switch is turned to the “OFF”
position, the lights will turn off automatically.
JVI0023X
CAUTION:
Do not place any objects on top of the sensor*A. The sensor senses the brightness level and
controls the autolight function. If the sensor is
covered, it reacts as if it is dark, and the
headlights will illuminate.
position
Theposition turns on the front clearance lights,
instrument panel lights, rear com\fination lights and
other lights.
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HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH
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WARNING:
In freezing temperatures, the washer fluid may
freeze on the windshield and obscure your
vision. Warm the windshield with the defogger
before you wash the windshield.
CAUTION:
.Do not operate the washer continuously for
longer than 30 seconds.
. Do not operate the washer if the window
washer fluid reservoir is empty.
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
SWITCH
JVI0271\fType A (example)
JVI0034\fType B (example)Th\b windshi\bld wip\br and wash\br op\brat\b wh\bn th\b
ignition switch is in th\b “ON” position.
Wip\br op\bration
Th\b l\bv\br position “INT” or “”*1op\brat\bs th\b
wip\br int\brmitt\bntly.
. If \bquipp\bd, th\b int\brmitt\bnt op\bration can b\b
adjust\bd by turning th\b adjustm\bnt control knob,
(long\br)
*Aor (short\br)*B.
. If \bquipp\bd, th\b sp\b\bd of th\b int\brmitt\bnt op\bra-
tion vari\bs d\bp\bnding on th\b v\bhicl\b sp\b\bd.
Th\b l\bv\br position “AUTO”
*1op\brat\bs th\b rain
s\bnsing auto wip\br syst\bm (if \bquipp\bd) . (S\b\b “Rain-
s\bnsing auto wip\br syst\bm” (P.2-33) .)
Th\b l\bv\br position “LO” or “
”*2op\brat\bs th\b
wip\br at low sp\b\bd.
Th\b l\bv\br position “HI” or “
”*3op\brat\bs th\b
wip\br at high sp\b\bd.
To stop th\b wip\br op\bration, mov\b th\b l\bv\br up to th\b
“OFF” position.
Th\b l\bv\br position “MIST” or “
”*4op\brat\bs th\b
wip\br on\b sw\b\bp. Th\b l\bv\br automatically r\bturns to its
original position. If the windshield wiper operation is interrupted
by snow etc., the wiper may stop moving to
protect its motor. If this occurs, turn the wiper
switch to OFF and remove the snow etc. on and
around the wiper arms. In approximately 20
seconds, turn the switch ON again to operate
the wiper.
Wash\br op\bration
To op\brat\b th\b wash\br, pull th\b l\bv\br toward th\b back
of th\b v\bhicl\b*5until th\b d\bsir\bd amount of wash\br
fluid is spr\bad on th\b windshi\bld. Th\b wip\br will
automatically op\brat\b s\bv\bral tim\bs.
RAIN-SENSING AUTO WIPER SYSTEM (if
\bquipp\bd)
SIC4018Type A
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WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH
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2-34Instruments and controls
SIC3909Type BThe rain-sensing au\fo wiper s\bs\fem can au\foma\ficall\b
\furn on \fhe wipers and adjus\f \fhe wiper speed
depending on \fhe rainfall and \fhe vehicle speed b\b
using \fhe rain sensor loca\fed on \fhe upper par\f of \fhe
windshield.
To se\f \fhe rain-sensing au\fo wiper s\bs\fem, push \fhe
lever down \fo \fhe “AUTO” posi\fion
*1. The wiper will
sweep once while \fhe igni\fion swi\fch is in \fhe “ON”
posi\fion.
The rain sensor sensi\fivi\f\b level can be adjus\fed b\b
\furning \fhe knob \foward \fhe fron\f
*2(High) or \foward
\fhe rear*3(Low) .
. High — High sensi\five opera\fion
. Low — Low sensi\five opera\fion
To \furn \fhe rain-sensing au\fo wiper s\bs\fem off, push up
\fhe lever \fo \fhe “OFF” posi\fion, or pull down \fhe lever
\fo \fhe “
” (LO) or “” (HI) posi\fion.
CAUTION:
Do not touch the rain sensor and around it when
the wiper switch is in the “AUTO” position and
the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. The
wipers may operate unexpectedly and cause to
an injury or a wiper damage. .
The rain-sensing auto wipers are intended
for use during rain. If the switch is left in the
“AUTO” position, the wipers may operate
unexpectedly when dirt, fingerprints, oil film
or insects are stuck on or around the sensor.
The wipers may also operate when exhaust
gas or moisture affect the rain sensor.
. When the windshield glass is coated with
water repellent, the speed of the rain-sen-
sing auto wipers may be higher even though
the amount of the rainfall is small.
. Be sure to turn off the rain-sensing auto
wiper system when you use a car wash.
. The rain-sensing auto wipers may not oper-
ate if rain does not hit the rain sensor even if
it is raining.
REAR WINDOW WIPER AND WASHER
SWITCH (if equipped)
JVI0273XType A
JVI0274XType BIf the rear window wiper operation is interrupted
by snow etc., the wiper may stop moving to
protect its motor. If this occurs, turn the wiper
switch to OFF and remove the snow etc. on and
around the wiper arms. In approximately 1
minute, turn the switch ON again to operate
the wiper.
The rear window wiper and washer opera\fes when \fhe
igni\fion swi\fch is in \fhe “ON” posi\fion.
Wiper opera\fion
The swi\fch posi\fion “INT”*1opera\fes \fhe wiper
in\fermi\f\fen\fl\b.
The swi\fch posi\fion “ON”
*2opera\fes \fhe wiper
con\finuousl\b.
To s\fop \fhe wiper opera\fion, \furn \fhe swi\fch \fo \fhe
“OFF” posi\fion.
Reverse synchronization function (if equipped):
When \fhe windshield wiper swi\fch is on, moving \fhe
selec\for lever \fo \fhe “R” (Reverse) posi\fion will opera\fe
\fhe rear window wiper.
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Washer operation
To operate the washer, push the lever toward the front
of the vehi\fle*3until the desired amount of washer
fluid is spread on the rear window. The wiper will
automati\fally operate several times.
\bIC4127Type A
\bIC4145Type BThe rear window defogger swit\fh operates when the
ignition swit\fh is in the “ON” position.
The defogger is used to redu\fe the moisture, fog or
frost on the rear window surfa\fe and outside door
mirror surfa\fe (if equipped) to improve the rear view.
When the defogger swit\fh
*1is pushed, the indi\fator
light*2illuminates and the defogger operates for
approximately 15 minutes. After the preset time has
passed, the defogger will turn off automati\fally.
To turn off the defogger manually, push the defogger
swit\fh again.
CAUTION:
. When operating the defogger continuously,
be sure to start the engine. Otherwise, it may
cause the battery to discharge.
. When cleaning the inner side of the window,
be careful not to scratch or damage the
electrical conductors on the surface of the
window.
NOTE:
When the rear defogger is turned on, the Stop/
Start (Idling Stop) System (if equipped) will not
be activated.
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DEFOGGER SWITCH (if equipped)
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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirements ..................\d..................\d..................\d.............. 8-2Schedu\fed maintenance ..................\d..................\d.....................\d......... 8-2
Genera\f maintenance ..................\d..................\d..........................\d......... 8-2
Where to \bo for service ..................\d..................\d.....................\d......... 8-2
Genera\f maintenance ..................\d..................\d..................\d........................ 8-2 Exp\fanation of \benera\f maintenance items ..................\d............... 8-2
Maintenance precautions ..................\d..................\d..................\d.......... 8-4
En\bine compartment check \focations ..................\d..................\d............ 8-5 HR12DDR en\bine mode\f ..................\d..................\d..................\d.......... 8-5
HR12DE en\bine mode\f ..................\d..................\d...............................\d 8-6
HR15DE en\bine mode\f ..................\d..................\d...............................\d 8-7
K9K en\bine mode\f ..................\d..................\d...............................\d......... 8-8
En\bine coo\fin\b system ..................\d..................\d..........................\d............. 8-8 Checkin\b en\bine coo\fant \feve\f ..................\d..................\d.................. 8-9
Chan\bin\b en\bine coo\fant ..................\d..................\d..................\d.......... 8-9
En\bine oi\f ..................\d..................\d..................\d............................\d.............. 8-10 Checkin\b en\bine oi\f \feve\f ..................\d..................\d..................\d....... 8-10
Chan\bin\b en\bine oi\f and oi\f fi\fter ..................\d..................\d........... 8-10
Protect environment ..................\d..................\d..................\d................ 8-14
Fue\f fi\fter (diese\f en\bine mode\f) ..................\d..................\d................... 8-15 Drainin\b water ..................\d..................\d...............................\d.............. 8-15
B\feedin\b fue\f system ..................\d..................\d..................\d............... 8-15
Drive be\fts ..................\d..................\d...............................\d..................\d......... 8-15
Spark p\fu\bs (\baso\fine en\bine mode\f) ..................\d..................\d......... 8-16 Iridium-tipped spark p\fu\bs (if equipped) ..................\d............... 8-16
Nicke\f-tipped spark p\fu\bs (if equipped) ..................\d................ 8-17
Brakes ..................\d..................\d..........................\d..................\d..................\d.... 8-17 Checkin\b parkin\b brake ..................\d..................\d.....................\d...... 8-17
Checkin\b foot brake peda\f ..................\d..................\d..................\d.... 8-17
Brake booster ..................\d..................\d...............................\d.............. 8-18
Brake f\fuid ..................\d..................\d...............................\d..................\d......... 8-18 C\futch f\fuid (if equipped) ..................\d..................\d.....................\d.......... 8-19
Automatic Transmission F\fuid (ATF) (if equipped) ..................\d.... 8-19
Continuous\fy Variab\fe Transmission (CVT) f\fuid
(if equipped) ..................\d..................\d...............................\d..................\d..... 8-20
Air c\feaner fi\fter ..................\d..................\d.....................\d..................\d......... 8-20
Wiper b\fades ..................\d..................\d..................\d............................\d...... 8-20
Windshie\fd wiper b\fades ..................\d..................\d....................... 8-20
Rear window wiper b\fade (if equipped) ..................\d.............. 8-21
Window washer f\fuid ..................\d..................\d..................\d.................... 8-22
Battery ..................\d..................\d..................\d.......................\d..................\d..... 8-23 Vehic\fe battery ..................\d..................\d..................\d..................\d...... 8-23
Remote contro\f\fer battery ..................\d..................\d..................\d.... 8-24
Inte\f\fi\bent key battery ..................\d..................\d..................\d............ 8-25
Variab\fe vo\fta\be contro\f system (if equipped) ..................\d............ 8-26
Fuses ..................\d..................\d..................\d..................\d..................\d............. 8-26 En\bine compartment ..................\d..................\d.....................\d.......... 8-26
Passen\ber compartment ..................\d..................\d........................ 8-27
Li\bhts ..................\d..................\d..........................\d..................\d..................\d.... 8-28 Head\fi\bhts ..................\d..................\d..........................\d..................\d..... 8-28
Exterior \fi\bhts ..................\d..................\d.....................\d..................\d..... 8-29
Interior \fi\bhts ..................\d..................\d...............................\d.............. 8-29
Li\bht \focations ..................\d..................\d..................\d..................\d...... 8-30
Tires and whee\fs ..................\d..................\d..................\d..................\d.......... 8-34 Tire inf\fation pressure ..................\d..................\d..................\d........... 8-34
Types of tires ..................\d..................\d.....................\d..................\d..... 8-34
Tire chains ..................\d..................\d..........................\d..................\d..... 8-34
Tire rotation ..................\d..................\d..................\d.......................\d...... 8-34
Tire wear and dama\be ..................\d..................\d.....................\d...... 8-35
Tire a\be ..................\d..................\d...............................\d..................\d..... 8-35
Chan\bin\b tires and whee\fs ..................\d..................\d................... 8-35
Whee\f ba\fance ..................\d..................\d...............................\d.......... 8-35
Spare tire ..................\d..................\d..................\d.......................\d.......... 8-35
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Tires*:
Check the pressure with a gauge often and alwa\fs
prior to long distance trips. If necessar\f, ad\bust the
pressure in all tires, including the spare, to the
pressure specified. Check carefull\f for damage, cuts
or excessive wear.
Tire rotation*:
Tires should be rotated ever\f 10,000 km (6,000
miles) . However, the timing for tire rotation ma\f var\f
according to \four driving habits and the road surface
conditions.
Wheel alignment and balance (for Europe):
If the vehicle should pull to either side while driving on
a straight and level road, or if \fou detect uneven or
abnormal tire wear, there ma\f be a need for wheel
alignment.
If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at normal highwa\f
speeds, wheel balancing ma\f be needed.
Windshield:
Clean the windshield on a regular basis. Check the
windshield at least ever\f six months for cracks or other
damage. Have a damaged windshield repaired b\f a
qualified repair facilit\f.
Wiper blades*:
Check for cracks or wear if the\f do not wipe properl\f.
Inside vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be checked
on a regular basis, such as when performing periodic
maintenance, cleaning the vehicle, etc.Accelerator pedal:
Check the pedal for smooth operation and make sure
that the pedal does not catch or require uneven effort.
Keep the floor mats awa\f from the pedal.
Brake pedal*:
Check the pedal for smooth operation and make sure
that it has the proper distance under it when
depressed full\f. Check the brake booster function.
Keep the floor mats awa\f from the pedal.
Parking brake*:
Check that the pedal/lever has the proper distance of
travel.
Seat belts:
Check that all parts of the seat belt s\fstem (for
example, buckles, anchors, ad\busters and retractors)
operate properl\f and smoothl\f, and that the\f are
installed securel\f. Check the belt webbing for cuts,
fra\fing, wear or damage.
Steering wheel:
Check for changes in the steering conditions, such as
excessive free pla\f, hard steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes:
Make sure that all warning lights and chimes are
operating properl\f.
Windshield defogger:
Check that the air comes out of the defogger outlets
properl\f and in good quantit\f when operating the
heater or air conditioner.
Windshield wiper and washer*:
Check that the wipers and washer operate properl\f
and that the wipers do not streak.
Under hood and vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be checked
periodicall\f (for example, each time \fou check the
engine oil or refuel) .
Battery*:
Check the fluid level in each cell. It should be between
the UPPER and LOWER levels. Vehicles operated in
high temperatures or under severe conditions require
frequent checks of the batter\f fluid level.
Brake and clutch fluid level*:
Make sure that the brake and clutch fluid level is
between the MAX and MIN lines on the reservoir.
Engine coolant level*:
Check the coolant level when the engine is cold.
Engine drive belts*:
Make sure the drive belts are not fra\fed, worn, cracked
or oil\f.
Engine oil level*:
Check the level on the dipstick after parking the vehicle
on a level surface and turning off the engine.
Fluid leaks:
Check under the vehicle for fuel, oil, water or other fluid
leaks after the vehicle has been parked for a while.
Water dripping from the air conditioner after use is
normal. If \fou should notice an\f leaks or if fuel fumes
are evident, check for the cause and have it corrected
immediatel\f.
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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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SDI1865
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
SDI1803
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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