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Radio data system (RDS)
Alternative Frequency (AF):
.The A\f fun\btion operates in the \fM (radio) and CD
modes.
. When the A\f mode is set to “ON” in the user
setup menu mode, the A\f indi\bator illuminates.
\for a\btivation or dea\btivation, use the MENU button.
(Details are explained later in this se\btion.)
. Automatic switching function
This fun\btion \bompares the strengths of the
signals of all the stations on the A\f list and
sele\bts the station with the optimum re\beption
\bonditions.
. Program Information (PI) search
Program Information (PI) sear\bh begins automati-
\bally if no suitable station is found with the above
automati\b swit\bhing fun\btion. The PI sear\bh
fun\btion \bhe\bks ea\bh RDS station with the same
PI \bode. During this time the sound is muted and
“PI SEARCH” is displayed. The PI sear\bh opera-
tion stops when a suitable station is found. If no
station is found on\be all the frequen\bies have been
sear\bhed, the radio returns to the previous
frequen\by.
. Enhanced Other Network (EON) data update
(This function also operates when the AF
mode is off.)
When EON data is being re\beived, this enables
automati\b retuning of other preset stations on the
same network. Also, network linked servi\bes \ban
be used. The EON indi\bator turns on during the
re\beption of RDS EON stations in the \fM mode. RDS functions:
.
Programme Service (PS) function (station
name display function)
When an RDS station is tuned in with seek or
manual tuning, the RDS data is re\beived and the
Program Servi\be (PS) name is displayed.
. Emergency broadcast interrupt function
(ALARM INTERRUPTION —EBU SPEC FOR
INFO)
When the radio re\beives PTY \bode 31 (an
emergen\by broad\bast \bode) , the sound is inter-
rupted, the emergen\by broad\bast is heard, and
“PTY31 ALARM” is displayed. The volume level at
this time is the same as that for traffi\b announ\be-
ments. On\be the emergen\by broad\bast is finished,
the unit immediately returns to the previous
sour\be.
. REG (Regional) mode
Some lo\bal radio stations are linked together
a\b\bording to their region be\bause they only offer
limited \boverage due to their limited number of
transmitters. If the signal from one station be-
\bomes weak while you are driving around, RDS
mode will swit\bh to another lo\bal station in the
region with a stronger signal.
When the REG mode is a\btivated in the \fM band
and the radio re\beiver is tuned to a lo\bal radio
station, it will keep re\beiving this radio station
without swit\bhing to another lo\bal station. \for
a\btivation or dea\btivation, use the MENU button.
(Details are explained later in this se\btion.) . Traffic Announcement (TA):
.
The TA fun\btion operates in the \fM and CD
modes.
. The TA mode is turned on or off when the TA/
NEWS button is pushed for less than 2 se\bonds.
. The TA mode operates regardless of whether the
A\f mode is on or off.
. “TA ON” is displayed when the TA mode is turned
on, and the TA indi\bator turns on. “TA O\f\f” is
displayed when the TA mode is turned off, and the
TA indi\bator turns off.
The following fun\btions operate when the TA mode is
on:
. Traffic announcement interrupt function
When a traffi\b announ\bement is re\beived, the
announ\bement is tuned in and the volume
in\breases to the set level.
On\be the traffi\b announ\bement is finished, the unit
returns to the sour\be whi\bh was set before the
traffi\b announ\bement started, and the volume
returns to the previous level. \for EON stations,
the radio is interrupted by another EON station
with traffi\b announ\bements.
The traffi\b announ\bement interrupt mode is
\ban\belled if the TA/NEWS button is pushed
during a traffi\b announ\bement. The TA mode
returns to the standby mode and the audio unit
returns to the previous sour\be.
News mode
When the NEWS button is pushed or the TA/NEWS
button is pushed for longer than 2 se\bonds in the \fM
mode, the news fun\btion is a\btivated. “NEWS” is
displayed for 3 se\bonds and the NEWS indi\bator
appears on the display.
When the news fun\btion is a\btivated, the radio
re\beives a news \bode from the \fM broad\basting news
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displayed (top left of the display): Signal strength
()\f Battery status* () and BluetoothŠ\bON”
().
*: If the low battery message comes on\f the BluetoothŠ
device must be recharged soon.
The pairing procedure and operation may vary
according to device type and compatibility. See the
owner’s manual of the Bluetooth
Šdevice for further
details.
Select Device:
The paired device list shows which Bluetooth
Šaudio
or cellular phone devices have been paired or
registered with the Bluetooth
Šaudio system. If the list
contains devices\f select the appropriate device to
connect to the Bluetooth
Šaudio system.
The following symbols indicate the capability of the
registered device:
.
: cellular phone integration
.
: Audio streaming (A2DP- Advanced Audio
Distribution Profile)
Delete Device:
A registered device can be removed from the Blue-
tooth
Šaudio system. Select a registered device then
push the TUNE/MENU/ENTER dial to confirm deletion.
Bluetooth:
If Bluetooth
Šhas been switched off\f a notification
message On/Off appears when you select \bBluetooth”
from the setup menu screen\f or push the
button.
To turn the BluetoothŠsignal on\f push the TUNE/
MENU/ENTER dial and a follow up screen will appear.
Select \bOn” and push the TUNE/MENU/ENTER dial to
display the Bluetooth
Šsettings menu screen. Bluetooth
Šaudio streaming main operation:
Place the ignition switch in the \bACC” or \bON”
position. If the audio system is turned off while the
Bluetooth
Šaudio is playing\f pushing thedial will
start BluetoothŠaudio streaming.
AUX button:
To operate BluetoothŠaudio streaming use one of the
following methods:
. Push the
button\f then turn the TUNE/MENU/
ENTER dial to highlight BT Audio\f and push the
TUNE/MENU/ENTER dial.
. Push the
button repeatedly until BT Audio is
highlighted\f then push the TUNE/MENU/ENTER
dial.
The type of display\f
*Aor*B\f shown on the audio
system can vary depending on the BluetoothŠversion
of the device.
Fast Forward/Rewind buttons:
Fast Forward\f Fast Reverse:
When the
/button is pushed continuously\f
the track will be played at high speed. When the button
is released\f the track will be played at normal playing
speed.
Track up/down: By pushing the
/button once\f the track will
be skipped forward to the next track or backward to
the beginning of the current played track. Push the
/button more than once to skip through the
tracks.
DISP button:
If the song contains music information tags (ID3-tags) \f
the title of the played song will be displayed. If tags are
not provided\f the display will not show any messages.
When the
button is pushed repeatedly\f further
information about the song can be displayed along
with the song title.
By pushing and holding the
button the display will
show a detailed overview which after a few seconds
will return to the main display. Push the
button
briefly to return to the main display immediately.
Radio Broadcast data system (RBDS)
The RBDS is a system through which encoded digital
information is transmitted by FM radio stations in
addition to the normal FM radio broadcasting. The
RBDS provides information services such as station
name\f traffic information\f and news.
NOTE:
In some countries or regions, some of these
services may not be available.
Alternative Frequency (AF) mode:
The AF mode operates in the FM (radio) mode.
. The AF mode operates both in the FM (radio) and
CD mode (if FM was previously selected in the
radio mode) .
. The AF function compares signal strengths and
selects the station with the optimum reception
conditions for the currently tuned-in station.
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RBDS functions
Programme Service (PS) function (station name
display function):
When an RBDS station is tune\f in with seek or \banual
tuning, the RBDS \fata is receive\f an\f the PS na\be is
\fisplaye\f.
FM-AM RADIO WITH COMPACT DISC (CD)
PLAYER AND NAVIGATION (if equippe\f)
SAA2589
For \fetails, see the separately provi\fe\f Navigation
Owner’s Manual.
CD/USB MEMORY (if equippe\f) CARE AND
CLEANING
CD
SAA0451
.Han\fle a \fisc by its e\fges. Never touch the
surface of the \fisc. Do not ben\f the \fisc.
. Always place the \fiscs in the storage case when
they are not being use\f.
. To clean a \fisc, wipe the surface fro\b the center
to the outer e\fge using a clean, soft cloth. Do not
wipe the \fisc using a circular \botion.
Do not use a conventional recor\f cleaner or
alcohol inten\fe\f for in\fustrial use.
. A new \fisc \bay be rough on the inner an\f outer
e\fges. Re\bove the rough e\fges by rubbing the
inner an\f outer e\fges with the si\fe of a pen or
pencil as illustrate\f.
USB \be\bory \fevice (if equippe\f)
.Do not touch the ter\binal portion of the USB
\be\bory \fevice.
. Do not place heavy objects on the USB \be\bory
\fevice.
. Do not store the USB \be\bory \fevice in highly
hu\bi\f locations.
. Do not expose the USB \be\bory \fevice to \firect
sunlight.
. Do not spill any liqui\fs on the USB \be\bory
\fevice.
Refer to the USB \be\bory \fevice Owner’s Manual for
the \fetails.
STEERING WHEEL SWITCH FOR AUDIO
CONTROL (if equippe\f)
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When installing a CB, ham ra\fio or a car phone in \bour
vehicle, be sure to observe the following cautions,
otherwise the new equipment ma\b a\fversel\b affect the
Engine Control S\bstem an\f other electronic parts.
CAUTION:
.Keep the antenna as far away as possible
from the Electronic Control Module.
. Keep the antenna wire at least 20 cm (8 in)
away from the Engine Control harnesses. Do
not route the antenna wire next to any
harnesses.
. Adjust the antenna standing wave ratio as
recommended by the manufacturer.
. Connect the ground wire from the radio
chassis to the body.
. For details, consult a RENAULT dealer.
WARNING:
.Use a phone after stopping your vehicle in a
safe location. If you have to use a phone
while driving, exercise extreme caution at all
times so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation.
. If a conversation in a moving vehicle re-
quires you to take notes, pull off the road to
a safe location and stop your vehicle before
doing so.
CAUTION:
To avoid draining the vehicle battery, use a
phone after starting the engine.
For mo\fel with navigation s\bstem, see the separatel\b
provi\fe\f Navigation Owner’s Manual.
Your vehicle is equippe\f with the Bluetooth
ŠHan\fs-
Free Phone S\bstem. If \bou are an owner of a
Bluetooth
Šenable\f cellular phone, \bou can set up
the wireless connection between \bour cellular phone
an\f the in-vehicle phone mo\fule. With Bluetooth
Š
wireless technolog\b, \bou can make or receive a han\fs-
free telephone call with \bour cellular phone in the
vehicle.
Once \bour cellular phone is paire\f to the in-vehicle
phone mo\fule, no other phone connecting proce\fure
is require\f. Your phone is automaticall\b connecte\f with
the in-vehicle phone mo\fule when the ignition switch
is place\f in the “ON” position with the paire\f cellular
phone turne\f on an\f carrie\f in the vehicle.
You can register up to 5 \fifferent Bluetooth
Šcellular
phones to the in-vehicle phone mo\fule. However, \bou
can talk on onl\b one cellular phone at a time.
Before using the Bluetooth
ŠHan\fs-Free Phone S\bstem, refer to the following notes.
.
Set up the wireless connection between a cellular
phone an\f the in-vehicle phone mo\fule before
using the s\bstem.
. Some Bluetooth
Šenable\f cellular phones ma\b not
be recognize\f b\b the in-vehicle phone mo\fule.
. You will not be able to use a han\fs-free phone
un\fer the following con\fitions.
— Your vehicle is outsi\fe of the telephone service
area.
— Your vehicle is in an area where it is \fifficult to receive ra\fio waves; such as in a tunnel, in an
un\fergroun\f parking garage, near a tall buil\f-
ing or in a mountainous area.
— Your cellular phone is locke\f to prevent it from being \fiale\f.
When the ra\fio wave con\fition is not i\feal or ambient
soun\f is too lou\f, it ma\b be \fifficult for the other part\b
to hear \bour voice \furing a call. Please close the
win\fows if possible.
Do not place the cellular phone in an area surroun\fe\f
b\b metal or far awa\b from the in-vehicle phone mo\fule
to prevent tone qualit\b \fegra\fation an\f wireless
connection \fisruption.
While a cellular phone is connecte\f through the
Bluetooth
Šwireless connection, the batter\b power of
the cellular phone ma\b \fischarge quicker than usual.
The Bluetooth
ŠHan\fs-Free Phone S\bstem cannot
charge cellular phones.
Refer to the cellular phone Owner’s Manual regar\fing
the telephone charges, cellular phone antenna an\f
bo\f\b, etc.
This wireless han\fs-free s\bstem is base\f on Blue-
tooth
Štechnolog\b.
CAR PHONE OR CB RADIO Bluetooth
ŠHANDS-FREE PHONE
SYSTEM (if equipped for model
without navigation system)
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.Frequency: 2402 MHz - 2480 MHz
. Out\fut Power: 4\b14 dBm EIRP
. Modulation: FHSS GFSK 8DPSK, \f/4DQPSK
. Number of Channel: 79
. This wireless equi\fment cannot be used for any
services related to safety due to the \fossibility of
radio interference
REGULATORY INFORMATION
BluetoothŠis a trademark owned
by Bluetooth SIG, Inc\b and li-
censed to Clarion Co\b, Ltd\b and
Daewoo IS Cor\f\b
CE STATEMENT
Hereby “Yangfeng Visteon Automotive Electronics Co\b,
Ltd\b” and “Clarion Cor\foration” declares that this
Bluetooth car kit AV System is in com\fliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant \frovisions of
Directive 1999/5/EC\b
HANDS-FREE TELEPHONE OPERATION
(Ty\fe A)
JVH0006XFor Europe
JVH0046XFor South Africa1\b PHONE SEND button
2\b PHONE END/BACK button
3\b PHONE BOOK button
The following o\ftions can be selected:
. Paired list
. Pair \fhone
. Delete \fhone
. Bluetooth
Šconnection .
Delete \fhone book
. My number
Pairing \frocedure
If you wish to make a BluetoothŠconnection for the
first time between your mobile \fhone and the Blue-
tooth
Šsystem of the audio unit, \ferform the following
\fairing \frocedure\b
1\b Place the ignition switch in the “ACC” \fosition\b
2\b Switch on the audio system and your mobile \fhone\b
For the vehicle:
1\b Briefly \fush the MENU button\b
2\b Push the ENTER button\b
3\b Turn the MENU/VOL dial and select PAIR PHONE then \fush the ENTER button\b
4\b The dis\flay shows READY TO PAIR then PASS- CODE=1234\b
On the mobile \fhone:
1\b Activate the Bluetooth
Šconnection\b
2\b Activate the search mode for BluetoothŠequi\f-
ment\b Refer to the owner’s manual of your mobile
\fhone for further details\b If the search mode finds
the device, it will be shown on your mobile \fhone
dis\flay\b
3\b Select the device name MY CAR\b
4\b Enter the \fasscode number 1234 as shown on the dis\flay of the audio unit with the key\fad on
your mobile \fhone and then \fush the confirmation
button on your mobile \fhone\b
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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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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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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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