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3-18Pre-driving checks and adjustments
WARNING:
.The hood must be closed and latched
securely before driving. Failure to do so
could cause the hood to fly open and result
in an accident.
. Never open the hood if steam or smoke is
coming from the engine compartment to
avoid injury.
OPENING HOOD
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1. Pu\f\f the h\b\bd \f\bck re\fease hand\fe*1\f\bcated
be\f\bw the instrument pane\f unti\f the h\b\bd springs
up.
2. L\bcate the \fever
*2in between the h\b\bd and
gri\f\fe and push the \fever sideways with y\bur
fingertips.
3. Raise the h\b\bd
*3.
4. Rem\bve the supp\brt r\bd
*4and insert it int\b the
s\f\bt*5.
Hold the coated parts
*Awhen removing or
resetting the support rod. Avoid direct contact
with the metal parts, as they may be hot
immediately after the engine has been stopped.
CLOSING HOOD
1. Whi\fe supp\brting the h\b\bd, return the supp\brt r\bd t\b its \brigina\f p\bsiti\bn.
2. S\f\bw\fy \f\bwer the h\b\bd t\b ab\but 20 t\b 30 cm (8 t\b 12 in) ab\bve the h\b\bd \f\bck, then \fet it dr\bp.
3. Make sure it is secure\fy \fatched.
CAUTION:
Before closing the hood, be sure to release the
support rod and store it in position. Otherwise,
the support rod will be damaged.
HOOD
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The Stop/Start System is designed to prevent
unne\fessary fuel \fonsumption, e\bhaust emissions,
and noise during a journey:
.When the vehi\fle \fomes to rest the engine is
automati\fally stopped.
. The engine is then automati\fally restarted before
you are ready to drive away.
CAUTION:
At the end of the journey the engine must be
stopped and ignition switch be turned off. Lock
the vehicle as normal. Turning the ignition OFF
will shut down all electrical systems. Failure to
do this may result in a flat battery.
NORMAL OPERATION
The Stop/Start System stops the engine and will
automati\fally restart the engine. The Stop/Start
indi\fator light is shown in the meter.
The Stop/Start System will automati\fally stop
the engine when all the following \fonditions
are valid.
For MT model
.The shift lever is in Neutral position.
. The \flut\fh pedal is fully released.
. The vehi\fle speed is below about 2 km/h (1
MPH) .
. The driver’s seat belt is fastened.
. The Intelligent Key is in the vehi\fle.
. The driver’s door is \flosed.
For CVT model
. The sele\ftor lever is in the "D" (Drive) or "N"
(Neutral) position. .
The brake pedal is depressed.
. The vehi\fle is stopped.
. The driver’s seat belt is fastened.
. The driver’s door is \flosed.
NOTE:
The following conditions must also be satisfied
before the engine is automatically stopped. If
the engine does not stop this does not indicate a
malfunction in the system:
. The engine coolant temperature is at normal
operating levels.
. The vehicle has driven some distance since
engine start.
. The battery voltage and temperature are
within normal levels.
. The hood is closed.
. The steering wheel is not being turned.
. The system is not in front defogger mode.
(automatic air conditioner)
. The mode dial is not in front defogger mode.
(manual air conditioner)
. The rear window defogger is not operated.
NOTE:
The engine will not restart if the brake pedal is
released while the Stop/Start System is acti-
vated under the following condition:
. The selector lever is in the "P" (Park) position
(for CVT model) .
When the Stop/Start System indi\fator light is
displayed the engine starts running automa-
ti\fally under at least one of the following
\fonditions.
.The \flut\fh pedal is depressed (for MT model) .
. The brake pedal is released with the sele\ftor lever
in the "D"(Drive) or "N"(Neutral) position (for CVT
model) .
. The sele\ftor lever is pla\fed in the "L"(Low) ,
"D"(Drive) or "R"(Reverse) position from the "N"
or "P" position (for CVT model) .
. The driver’s seat belt is unfastened, or the driver’s
door is open (for CVT model) .
. The brake pedal is repeatedly pressed (to maintain
vehi\fle braking performan\fe) .
. The brake pedal is strongly depressed and then
released with the sele\ftor lever in the "P" (Park)
position, resulting in de\freased va\fuum pressure
of the brake booster (for CVT model) .
. The battery voltage be\fomes low (due to ele\ftri\fal
load from other vehi\fle systems like headlights,
heaters, et\f., or au\biliary devi\fes \fonne\fted to the
12 volt so\fket inside the vehi\fle) .
. The vehi\fle speed is above about 2 km/h (1
MPH) .
. The system is in front defogger mode. (automati\f
air \fonditioner)
. The mode dial is in front defogger mode. (manual
air \fonditioner)
. The rear window defogger is operated.
NOTE:
The following conditions will prevent the Stop/
Start System from automatically restarting the
engine. Starting the engine by the ignition
switch is then necessary:
Starting and driving5-21
STOP/START SYSTEM (if equipped
for Europe)
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8-2Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Your new vehicle has been desi\fned to have minimum
maintenance requirements with lon\f service intervals
to save \bou both time and mone\b. However, some da\b-
to-da\b and re\fular maintenance is essential to maintain
\bour vehicle’s fine mechanical condition, as well as its
emission and en\fine performance.
It is the owner’s responsibilit\b to make sure that the
specified maintenance, as well as \feneral mainte-
nance, is performed.
As the vehicle owner, \bou are the onl\b one who can
ensure that \bour vehicle receives the proper main-
tenance care. You are a vital link in the maintenance
chain.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
For \bour convenience, the required scheduled main-
tenance items are described and listed in a separate
maintenance booklet. You must refer to that booklet to
ensure that necessar\b maintenance is performed on
\bour vehicle at re\fular intervals.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
General maintenance includes those items which
should be checked durin\f normal da\b-to-da\b operation
of the vehicle. The\b are essential if \bour vehicle is to
continue to operate properl\b. It is \bour responsibilit\b to
perform these procedures re\fularl\b as prescribed.
Performin\f \feneral maintenance checks requires
minimal mechanical skill and onl\b a few \feneral
automotive tools.
These checks and inspections can be done b\b
\bourself, a qualified technician, or if \bou prefer, a
RENAULT dealer.
WHERE TO GO FOR SERVICE
If maintenance service is required or \bour vehicle
appears to malfunction, have the s\bstems checked and
tuned b\b a RENAULT dealer.
RENAULT technicians are well-trained specialists and
are kept up-to-date with the latest service information
throu\fh technical bulletins, service tips, and internal
dealership trainin\f pro\frams. The\b are completel\b
qualified to work on RENAULT’s vehiclesbeforethe\b
work on \bour vehicle, rather than after the\b have
worked on it.
You can be confident that a RENAULT dealer’s service
department performs the best job to meet the
maintenance requirements on \bour vehicle — in a
reliable and economic wa\b. Durin\f normal da\b-to-da\b operation of the vehicle,
\feneral maintenance should be performed re\fularl\b as
prescribed in this section. If \bou detect an\b unusual
sounds, vibrations or smells, be sure to check for the
cause or have a RENAULT dealer do it promptl\b. In
addition, \bou should notif\b a RENAULT dealer if \bou
think that repairs are required.
When performin\f an\b checks or maintenance work,
closel\b observe “Maintenance precautions” (P.8-4) .
EXPLANATION OF GENERAL MAINTE-
NANCE ITEMS
Additional information on the following items
with
“*”is found later in this section.
Outside vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be per-
formed from time to time, unless otherwise specified.
Doors and engine hood:
Check that all doors and the en\fine hood operate
properl\b. Also make sure that all latches lock securel\b.
Lubricate hin\fes and latches if necessar\b. Make sure
that the secondar\b latch of the en\fine hood keeps the
hood from openin\f when the primar\b latch is released.
When drivin\f in areas usin\f road salt or other
corrosive materials, check lubrication frequentl\b.
Lights*:
Clean the headli\fhts on a re\fular basis. Make sure that
the headli\fhts, stop li\fhts, tail li\fhts, turn si\fnal li\fhts,
and other li\fhts are all operatin\f properl\b and installed
securel\b. Also check the aim of the headli\fhts.
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS GENERAL MAINTENANCE
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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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