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Welcome to the growing family of new REN\fULT
owner\b. Thi\b vehicle ha\b been delivered to you with
confidence. It ha\b been produced u\bing the late\bt
technique\b and \btrict quality control.
Thi\b manual wa\b prepared to help you under\btand the
operation and maintenance of your vehicle \bo that you
may enjoy many kilometer\b (mile\b) of driving plea\bure.
Plea\be read through thi\b manual before operating your
vehicle.
\f \beparate Maintenance \bervice document for your
vehicle explain\b detail\b about the warrantie\b covering
your vehicle.
Your REN\fULT dealer know\b your vehicle be\bt. When
you require any \bervice or have any que\btion\b, we will
be glad to a\b\bi\bt you with the exten\bive re\bource\b
available for you.
IMPORT\fNT S\fFETY INFORM\fTION
Reminder\b for \bafety!
Follow the\be important driving rule\b to help en\bure a
\bafe and complete trip for you and your pa\b\benger\b!
.NEVER drive under the influence of alcohol
or drugs.
. ALWAYS observe posted speed limits and
never drive too fast for conditions.
. ALWAYS use your seat belts and appropriate
child restraint systems. Preteen children
should be seated in the rear seat.
. ALWAYS provide information about the
proper use of vehicle safety features to all
occupants of the vehicle.
. ALWAYS review this Driver’s Handbook for
important safety information.
When reading the manual
Thi\b manual include\b information for all option\b
available on thi\b model. Therefore, you may find \bome
information that doe\b not apply to your vehicle.
\fll information, \bpecification\b and illu\btration\b in thi\b
manual are tho\be in effect at the time of printing.
REN\fULT re\berve\b the right to change \bpecification\b
or de\bign\b without notice and without obligation.
MODIFIC\fTION OF YOUR VEHICLE
Thi\b vehicle \bhould not be modified. Modification could
affect it\b performance, \bafety or durability, and may
even violate governmental regulation\b. In addition,
damage or performance problem\b re\bulting from
modification\b may not be covered under REN\fULT
warrantie\b.
Read fir\bt — then drive \bafely
Before driving your vehicle, read thi\b Driver’\b Hand-
book carefully. Thi\b will en\bure familiarity with control\b
and maintenance requirement\b, a\b\bi\bting you in the
\bafe operation of your vehicle.
Throughout thi\b manual we have u\bed the \bymbol
followed by the word WARNING. Thi\b i\b u\bed
to indicate the pre\bence of a hazard that could cau\be
death or \beriou\b per\bonal injury. To avoid or reduce the
ri\bk, the procedure\b mu\bt be followed preci\bely.
The \bymbol
followed by the word CAUTIONi\b
al\bo u\bed throughout thi\b manual to indicate the
pre\bence of a hazard that could cau\be minor or
moderate per\bonal injury or damage\b to your vehicle.
To avoid or reduce the ri\bk, the procedure\b mu\bt be
followed carefully.
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“Do not let this happen”.
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mean\b the arrow point\b to the front of the vehicle.
\frrow\b in an illu\btration that are \bimilar to the\be
indicate movement or action.
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Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system1
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Heater and air conditioner, and audio system
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Technical information
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Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system (SRS) \f\f\f\f\f\f\f 0-2
\bxterior front \f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\)\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f 0-3
\bxterior rear \f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\)\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f 0-4
Passenger compartment \f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\)\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f 0-5
Instrument panel \f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\)\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f 0-6Left-Hand Drive (LHD) model \f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\)\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f 0-6
Right-Hand Drive (RHD) model (Type A) \f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f 0-7
Right-Hand Drive (RHD) model (Type B) \f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f 0-9 Right-Hand Drive (RHD) model (Type C) \f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f 0-10
Meters and gauges \f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\)\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f 0-11
\bngine compartment \f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\)\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f 0-14 HR12DDR engine model \f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\)\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f 0-14
HR12D\b engine model \f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\)\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f 0-15
HR15D\b engine model \f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\)\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f 0-16
K9K engine model \f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\)\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f 0-17
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1. Child restrai\ft a\fchor poi\ft \bfor top tether strapchild restrai\ft)* \bPage 1-18)
2. Rear seat belts \bP.1-7)
3. Suppleme\ftal curtai\f side-impact air bags* \bP.1-25)
4. Head restrai\fts \bP.1-5)
5. Fro\ft seat belts \bP.1-7)
6. Suppleme\ftal side-impact air bags* \bP.1-25)
7. Suppleme\ftal fro\ft-impact air bags* \bP.1-25) 8. Rear ce\fter seat belts \bfor three-poi\ft type seat
belts)* \bP.1-7)
9. ISOFIX child restrai\ft system* \bP.1-17)
10. Rear seats \bP.1-4) — Child restrai\fts \bP.1-13)
11. Pre-te\fsio\fer seat belt system* \bP.1-31)
12. Fro\ft seats \bP.1-2)
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SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
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HR12DDR ENGINE MODEL
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1\f Bra\be and clutch* fluid reservoir (P\f8-18,P\f8-19)
— Right-Hand Drive (RHD) model
2\f Engine drive belts (P\f8-15)
3\f Engine oil filler cap (P\f8-10)
4\f Air cleaner (P\f8-20)
5\f Bra\be and clutch* fluid reservoir (P\f8-18, P\f8-19) — Left-Hand Drive (LHD) model
6\f Fuse/fusible lin\b box (P\f8-26)
7\f Window washer fluid reservoir (P\f8-22)
8\f Engine oil dipstic\b (P\f8-10)
9\f Radiator cap (P\f8-8)
10\f Battery (P\f8-23)
11\f Engine coolant reservoir (P\f8-9)
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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1. E\fgi\fe \brive belts (P.8-15)
2. Brake a\f\b clutch* flui\b reservoir (P.8-18,P.8-19)
— Right-Ha\f\b Drive (RHD) mo\bel
3. E\fgi\fe oil filler cap (P.8-10)
4. Air clea\fer (P.8-20)
5. Brake a\f\b clutch* flui\b reservoir (P.8-18, P.8-19)
— Left-Ha\f\b Drive (LHD) mo\bel 6. Fuse/fusible li\fk box (P.8-26)
7. Wi\f\bow washer flui\b reservoir (P.8-22)
8. E\fgi\fe oil \bipstick (P.8-10)
9. Ra\biator cap (P.8-8)
10. Battery (P.8-23)
11. E\fgi\fe coola\ft reservoir (P.8-9)
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1. Eng\bne dr\bve belts (P.8-15)
2. Brake and clutch* flu\bd reservo\br (P.8-18,P.8-19)
— R\bght-Hand Dr\bve (RHD) model
3. Eng\bne o\bl f\bller cap (P.8-10)
4. A\br cleaner (P.8-20)
5. Brake and clutch* flu\bd reservo\br (P.8-18, P.8-19)
— Left-Hand Dr\bve (LHD) model 6. Fuse/fus\bble l\bnk box (P.8-26)
7. W\bndow washer flu\bd reservo\br (P.8-22)
8. Eng\bne o\bl d\bpst\bck (P.8-10)
9. Rad\bator cap (P.8-8)
10. Battery (P.8-23)
11. Eng\bne coolant reservo\br (P.8-9)
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1 Safety — seats, seat belts and supplementalrestraint system
Seats ..................\(..................\(..................\(.......................\(..................\(............ 1-2
Front seats ..................\(..................\(..................\(.......................\(............. 1-2
Rear seats ..................\(..................\(..................\(............................\(......... 1-4
Head restraints (i\f equipped\b ..................\(..................\(.....................\( 1-5
Armrest (i\f equipped\b ..................\(..................\(..........................\(......... 1-6
Seat belts ..................\(..................\(..................\(..................\(..................\(........ 1-7 Precautions on seat belt usage ..................\(..................\(................ 1-7
Child sa\fety ..................\(..................\(..................\(..................\(................. 1-8
Pregnant women ..................\(..................\(..........................\(................. 1-9
Injured persons ..................\(..................\(..................\(............................\( 1-9
Center mark on seat belts ..................\(..................\(..........................\( 1-9
Three-point type seat belts ..................\(..................\(..................\(...... 1-9
Two-point type seat belts (i\f equipped\b ..................\(................. 1-12
Seat belt maintenance ..................\(..................\(..................\(............ 1-13 Child restraints ..................\(..................\(..........................\(..................\(..... 1-13
Precautions on child restraint usage ..................\(..................\(.. 1-13
Universal child restraints \for \front seat and rear seats
(\for Europe\b ..................\(..................\(..................\(.......................\(...... 1-14
ISOFIX child restraint system (i\f equipped\b ..................\(....... 1-17
Child restraint anchorage (i\f equipped\b ..................\(.............. 1-18
Child restraint installation using ISOFIX ..................\(.............. 1-19
Child restraint installation using seat belt ..................\(........... 1-21
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS\b ..................\(..................\(...... 1-25 Precautions on Supplemental Restraint System (SRS\b .... 1-25
Supplemental air bag systems ..................\(..................\(............. 1-29
Pre-tensioner seat belt system (i\f equipped\b ..................\(..... 1-31
Repair and replacement procedure ..................\(..................\(.... 1-32
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