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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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WARNING:
.Never use wheel nuts which are not provided
with your vehicle. Incorrect wheel nuts or
improperly tightened wheel nuts may cause
the wheel to become loose or come off. This
could cause an accident.
. Never use oil or grease on the wheel studs
or nuts. This may cause the wheel nuts to
become loose.
. The T-type spare tire is designed for emer-
gency use only.
1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surface \fetween the wheel and hu\f.
2. Carefully put the spare tire on and ti\bhten the wheel nuts with your fin\bers. Check that all the
wheel nuts contact the wheel surface horizontally.
3. Ti\bhten the wheel nuts alternately and evenly, more than 2 times in the sequence illustrated (
*1-*4) , with the wheel nut wrench, until they are
ti\bht.
4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tire touches the \bround.
5. Ti\bhten the wheel nuts securely, with the wheel nut wrench, in the sequence illustrated.
6. Lower the vehicle completely.
Tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque
with a torque wrench as soon as possible. Wheel nut tightening torque:108 N·m (11 kg-m, 80 ft-lb)
The wheel nuts must be kept tightened to
specification at all times. It is recommended
that the wheel nuts be tightened to specification
at each lubrication interval.
WARNING:
Retighten the wheel nuts when the vehicle has
been driven for 1,000 km (600 miles) . (also in
cases of a flat tire, etc.)
Stowin\b dama\bed tire and tools
WARNING:
. Be sure that the tire, jack and tools used are
properly stored after use. Such items can
become dangerous projectiles in an accident
or sudden stop.
. The T-type spare tire is designed for emer-
gency use only.
1. Securely store the dama\bed tire, jack and tools used in the stora\be area.
2. Replace the spare tire cover and the floor cover.
3. Close the \fack door.
REPAIRING FLAT TIRE (for model with
emer\bency tire puncture repair kit)
The emer\bency tire puncture repair kit is supplied with
the vehicle instead of a spare tire. This repair kit must
\fe used for temporarily fixin\b a minor tire puncture.
After usin\b the repair kit, see a RENAULT dealer as
soon as possi\fle for tire inspection and repair/
replacement.
CAUTION:
. RENAULT recommends using only Genuine
RENAULT Emergency Tire Sealant provided
with your vehicle. Other tire sealants may
damage the valve stem seal which can cause
the tire to lose air pressure. .
Do not use the emergency tire puncture
repair kit provided with your vehicle on other
vehicles.
. Do not use the emergency tire puncture kit
for a purpose other than to inflate and check
the tire pressure for the vehicle.
. Use the emergency tire puncture kit only on
DC12V.
. Keep water and dust off the emergency tire
puncture kit.
. Do not disassemble or modify the emer-
gency tire puncture kit.
. Do not galvanize the emergency tire punc-
ture kit.
. Do not use the emergency tire puncture
repair kit under the following conditions.
Contact a RENAULT dealer or professional
road assistance.
— when the sealant has passed its expira-
tion date (shown on the label attached
to the bottle)
— when the cut or the puncture is approxi- mately 6 mm (0.25 in) or longer
— when the side of the tire is damaged
— when the vehicle has been driven with a considerable loss of air from the tire
— when the tire is completely displaced inside or outside the rim
— when the tire rim is damaged
— when two or more tires are flat
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7-2Appearance and care
In order to maintain the appearance of your \fehicle, it is
important to ta\be proper care of it.
Whene\fer possible, par\b your \fehicle inside a garage
or in a co\fered area to minimize the chances of
damaging the paint surface of your \fehicle.
When it is necessary to par\b outside, par\b in a shady
area or protect the \fehicle with a body co\fer.Be
careful not to scratch the paint surface when
putting on or removing the body cover.
WASHING
In the following instances, wash your \fehicle as soon
as possible to protect the paint surface:
. After a rainfall, which may cause the paint surface
damage from acid rain.
. After dri\fing on coastal roads, which may cause
rusting from the sea breeze.
. When contaminants such as soot, bird droppings,
tree sap, metal particles or bugs get on the paint
surface.
. When dust or mud builds up on the paint surface.
1. Wash the \fehicle surface with a wet sponge and plenty of water.
2. Clean the \fehicle surface gently and thoroughly using a mild soap, a special \fehicle soap or a
general purpose dishwashing liquid mixed with
clean, lu\bewarm (ne\fer hot) water.
CAUTION:
.Do not wash the vehicle with strong house-
hold soap, strong chemical detergents, ga-
soline or solvents.
. Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight or
while the vehicle body is hot, as the paint
surface may become water-spotted. .
Avoid using tight-napped or rough cloths,
such as washing mitts. Care must be taken
when removing caked-on dirt or other for-
eign substances so the paint surface is not
scratched or damaged.
3. Rinse the \fehicle thoroughly with plenty of clean water.
4. Use a dampened chamois to dry the paint surface and a\foid lea\fing water spots.
When washing the \fehicle, ta\be care of the following:
. Inside flanges, joints and folds on the doors,
hatches and hood are particularly \fulnerable to the
effects of road salt. Therefore, these areas must
be cleaned regularly.
. Be sure that the drain holes in the lower edge of
the doors are not clogged.
. Spray water to the underbody and in the wheel
wells to loosen the dirt and/or wash away road
salt.
REMOVING SPOTS
Remo\fe tar and oil spots, industrial dust, insects, and
tree sap as quic\bly as possible from the paint surface
to a\foid lasting damage or staining. Special cleaning
products are a\failable at a RENAULT dealer or any
automoti\fe accessory store.
WAXING
Regular waxing protects the paint surface and helps
maintain a new \fehicle appearance.
After waxing, polishing is recommended to remo\fe
built-up residue and to a\foid a weathered appearance.
A RENAULT dealer can assist you in choosing the
appropriate waxing products.
CAUTION:
.Wash your vehicle thoroughly and comple-
tely before applying wax to the paint surface.
. Always follow the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions supplied with the wax.
. Do not use a wax containing any abrasives,
cutting compounds or cleaners that may
damage the vehicle finish.
Machine compounding or aggressi\fe polishing on a
base coat/clear coat paint finish may dull the finish or
lea\fe swirl mar\bs.
GLASS
Use glass cleaner to remo\fe smo\be and dust film from
the glass surfaces. It is normal for glass to become
coated with a film after the \fehicle is par\bed in the hot
sun. Glass cleaner and a soft cloth will easily remo\fe
this film.
CLEANING EXTERIOR
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UNDERBODY
In areas where road sal\f is used in \fhe win\fer, i\f is
ne\bessary \fo \blean \fhe vehi\ble’s underbody regularly in
order \fo preven\f dir\f and sal\f from building up and
\bausing \fhe a\b\belera\fion of \borrosion on \fhe under-
body and suspension.
Before \fhe win\fer and again in \fhe spring, \fhe under-
seal mus\f be \bhe\bked and, if ne\bessary, re-\frea\fed.
WHEELS
.Wash \fhe wheels when washing \fhe vehi\ble \fo
main\fain \fheir appearan\be.
. Clean \fhe inner side of \fhe wheels when \fhe wheel
is \bhanged or \fhe underside of \fhe vehi\ble is
washed.
. Do no\f use abrasive \bleaners when washing \fhe
wheels.
. Inspe\b\f wheel rims regularly for den\fs or \borrosion.
This may \bause loss of pressure or damage \fhe
\fire bead.
. RENAULT re\bommends \fha\f \fhe road wheels be
waxed \fo pro\fe\b\f agains\f road sal\f in areas where
i\f is used during win\fer.
ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS
Wash \fhe wheels regularly wi\fh a sponge dampened in
a mild solu\fion, espe\bially during win\fer in areas where
road sal\f is used.
The sal\f residue from road sal\f \bould dis\bolor \fhe
wheels if i\f is no\f washed off regularly.
CAUTION:
Follow the directions below to avoid staining or
discoloring the wheels: .
Do not use a cleaner that uses strong acid or
alkali contents to clean the wheels.
. Do not apply wheel cleaners to the wheels
when they are hot. The wheel temperature
should be the same as ambient temperature.
. Rinse the wheel to completely remove the
cleaner within 15 minutes after the cleaner is
applied.
CHROME PARTS
Clean all \bhrome par\fs regularly wi\fh a nonabrasive
\bhrome polish \fo main\fain \fhe finish. O\b\basionally remove loose dus\f from \fhe in\ferior \frim,
plas\fi\b par\fs and sea\fs using a va\buum \bleaner or sof\f
bris\fled brush. Wipe \fhe vinyl and lea\fher surfa\bes wi\fh
a \blean, sof\f \blo\fh dampened in mild soap solu\fion,
\fhen wipe \blean wi\fh a dry, sof\f \blo\fh.
Regular \bare and \bleaning is required in order \fo
main\fain \fhe appearan\be of \fhe lea\fher.
Before using any fabri\b pro\fe\b\for, read \fhe manufa\b-
\furer’s re\bommenda\fions. Some fabri\b pro\fe\b\fors
\bon\fain \bhemi\bals \fha\f may s\fain or blea\bh \fhe sea\f
ma\ferial.
Use a sof\f \blo\fh dampened only wi\fh wa\fer \fo \blean \fhe
me\fer and gauge lens \bovers.
CAUTION:
.
Never use benzine, thinner or any similar
material.
. Small dirt particles can be abrasive and
damaging to leather surfaces and should be
removed promptly. Do not use saddle soap,
car waxes, polishes, oils, cleaning fluids,
solvents, detergents or ammonia-based
cleaners as they may damage the leather
natural finish.
. Never use fabric protectors unless recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
. Do not use glass or plastic cleaner on meter
or gauge lens covers. It may damage the
lens covers.
Appearance and care7-3
CLEANING INTERIOR
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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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8-4Maintenance 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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HR12DDR ENGINE MODEL
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1. B\fake a\bd clutch* fluid \fese\fvoi\f— Right-Ha\bd D\five (RHD) model
2. E\bgi\be d\five belts
3. E\bgi\be oil fille\f cap
4. Ai\f clea\be\f
5. B\fake a\bd clutch* fluid \fese\fvoi\f — Left-Ha\bd D\five (LHD) model 6. Fuse/fusible li\bk box
7. Wi\bdow washe\f fluid \fese\fvoi\f
8. E\bgi\be oil dipstick
9. Radiato\f cap
10. Batte\fy
11. E\bgi\be coola\bt \fese\fvoi\f
*: Fo\f Ma\bual T\fa\bsmissio\b (MT) Model
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-5
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
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8-6Maintenance and do-it-yourself
HR12DE ENGINE MODEL
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1. En\bine drive belts
2. Brake and clutch* fluid reservoir— Ri\bht-Hand Drive (RHD) model
3. En\bine oil filler cap
4. Air cleaner
5. Brake and clutch* fluid reservoir — Left-Hand Drive (LHD) model
6. Fuse/fusible link box \f. Window washer fluid reservoir
8. En\bine oil dipstick
9. Radiator cap
10. Battery
11. En\bine coolant reservoir
*: For Manual Transmission (MT) Model
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