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Temperature control:
Turn the temperature control dial to set the desired
temperature. Turn the dial between the middle and the
ri\fht position to select the hot temperature. Turn the
dial between the middle and the left position to select
the cool temperature.
Heater operation
Heating:
This mode is used to direct heated air to the foot
outlets.
1. \bove the air intake lever to the “
” position for
normal heatin\f.
2. Turn the air flow control dial to the “
” position.
3. Turn the fan speed control “
” dial to the
desired position.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position between the middle and the hot (ri\fht)
position.
Ventilation:
This mode directs outside air to the side and center
ventilators.
1. \bove the air intake lever to the “
” position.
2. Turn the air flow control dial to the “
” position.
3. Turn the fan speed control “
” dial to the
desired position.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position. Defrosting or defogging:
This mode directs the air to the defo\f\fer outlets to
defrost/defo\f the windows.
1. \bove the air intake lever to the “
” position.
2. Turn the air flow control dial to the “
” position.
3. Turn the fan speed control “
” dial to the
desired position.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position between the middle and the hot (ri\fht)
position.
5. Turn the side ventilators to the side windows to defrost or defo\f for a clear view to the side
mirrors.
. To remove frost from the outside surface of the
windshield quickly, turn the temperature control
dial to the maximum hot position and the fan
speed control “
” dial to the maximum position.
. If it is difficult to defo\f the windshield, turn the
“A/C” button (if equipped) on.
Bi-level heating:
This mode directs cool air from the side and center
vents and warm air from the foot outlets. When the
temperature control dial is turned to the maximum hot
or cool position, the air between the ventilators and the
foot outlets is the same temperature.
1. \bove the air intake lever to the “
” position.
2. Turn the air flow control dial to the “
” position.
3. Turn the fan speed control “
” dial to the
desired position.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position. Heating and defogging:
This mode heats the interior and defo\fs the windows.
1. \bove the air intake lever to the “
” position.
2. Turn the air flow control dial to the “
” position.
3. Turn the fan speed control “
” dial to the
desired position.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the maximum hot (ri\fht) position.
5. Turn the side ventilators to the side windows to defrost or defo\f for a clear view to the side
mirrors.
Air conditioner operation (if equipped)
The air conditioner system should be operated for
approximately 10 minutes at least once a month. This
helps prevent dama\fe to the air conditioner system
due to the lack of lubrication.
Cooling:
This mode is used to cool and dehumidify the air.
1. \bove the air intake lever to the “
” position.
2. Turn the air flow control dial to the “
” position.
3. Turn the fan speed control “
” dial to the
desired position.
4. Push the “A/C” button on. (The “A/C” indicator li\fht will illuminate.)
5. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position between the middle and the cool (left)
position.
. For quick coolin\f when the outside temperature is
hi\fh, move the air intake lever to the “
”
position. Be sure to move the air intake lever to the
“
” position for normal coolin\f.
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.A visible mist may be seen coming f\fom the
ventilato\fs in hot, humi\b con\bitions as the ai\f is
coole\b \fapi\bly. This \boes not in\bicate a malfunc-
tion.
Dehumidified heating:
This mo\be is use\b to heat an\b \behumi\bify the ai\f.
1. Move the ai\f intake leve\f to the “
” position.
2. Tu\fn the ai\f flow cont\fol \bial to the “
” position.
3. Tu\fn the fan spee\b cont\fol “
” \bial to the
\besi\fe\b position.
4. Push the “A/C” button on. (The “A/C” in\bicato\f light will illuminate.)
5. Tu\fn the tempe\fatu\fe cont\fol \bial to the \besi\fe\b position between the mi\b\ble an\b the hot (\fight)
position.
Dehumidified defogging:
This mo\be is use\b to \befog the win\bows an\b
\behumi\bify the ai\f.
1. Move the ai\f intake leve\f to the “
” position.
2. Tu\fn the ai\f flow cont\fol \bial to the “
” position.
3. Tu\fn the fan spee\b cont\fol “
” \bial to the
\besi\fe\b position.
4. Push the “A/C” button on. (The “A/C” in\bicato\f light will illuminate.)
5. Tu\fn the tempe\fatu\fe cont\fol \bial to the \besi\fe\b position.
6. Tu\fn the si\be ventilato\fs to the si\be win\bows to \bef\fost o\f \befog the si\be mi\f\fo\fs.
AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONER
SAA2592
1. Win\bshiel\b \befogge\f “” button
2. Display
3. Rea\f win\bow \befogge\f “
” button (See
“Defogge\f switch” (P.2-35) .)
4. “AUTO” button
5. Tempe\fatu\fe cont\fol “
”/“” buttons
6. Fan spee\b cont\fol “
+” an\b “-”buttons
7. “OFF” button
8. “MODE” (ai\f flow cont\fol) button
9. Ai\f \feci\fculation “
” button
10. Outsi\be ai\f ci\fculation “
” button
11. “A/C” (Ai\f Con\bitione\f) button
Automatic ope\fation (AUTO)
The AUTO mo\be may be use\b yea\f-\foun\b as the
system automatically cont\fols constant tempe\fatu\fe, ai\f
flow \bist\fibution an\b fan spee\b afte\f the \besi\fe\b
tempe\fatu\fe is set manually.
To tu\fn off the heate\f an\b ai\f con\bitione\f, push the
“OFF” button. Cooling and dehumidified heating:
1. Push the “AUTO” button. (“AUTO” will appea\f on
the \bisplay.)
2. If the “A/C” in\bicato\f light \boes not illuminate, push the “A/C” button. (The “A/C” in\bicato\f light
will illuminate.)
3. Push the tempe\fatu\fe cont\fol “
”/“” but-
ton to set the \besi\fe\b tempe\fatu\fe.
4. If the in\bicato\f light on eithe\f the outsi\be ai\f ci\fculation “
” button o\f the ai\f \feci\fculation
“” button is illuminate\b, push the button with
the light illuminate\b to tu\fn the light off.
A visible mist may be seen coming f\fom the ventilato\fs
in hot, humi\b con\bitions as the ai\f is coole\b \fapi\bly.
This \boes not in\bicate a malfunction.
Heating (A/C off):
1. Push the “AUTO” button. (“AUTO” will appea\f on the \bisplay.)
2. If the “A/C” in\bicato\f light illuminates, push the “A/C” button. (The “A/C” in\bicato\f light will tu\fn
off.)
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BATTERY
If the battery is not f\flly charge\b \b\fring extremely col\b
weather con\bitions, the battery fl\fi\b may freeze an\b
\bamage the battery. To maintain maxim\fm efficiency,
the battery sho\fl\b be checke\b reg\flarly. For \betails,
see “Battery” (P.8-23) of this man\fal.
ENGINE COOLANT
If the vehicle is to be left o\ftsi\be witho\ft anti-freeze,
\brain the cooling system, incl\f\bing the engine block.
Refill before operating the vehicle. For \betails, see
“Changing engine coolant” (P.8-9) of this man\fal.
TIRE EQUIPMENT
1. If yo\f have snow tires installe\b on the front/rearwheels of yo\fr vehicle, they sho\fl\b be of the same
size, loa\bing range, constr\fction an\b type (bias,
bias-belte\b or ra\bial) as the rear/front tires.
2. If the vehicle is to be operate\b in severe winter con\bitions, snow tires sho\fl\b be installe\b on all
fo\fr wheels.
3. For a\b\bitional traction on icy roa\bs, st\f\b\be\b tires may be \fse\b. However, some co\fntries, provinces
an\b states prohibit their \fse. Check local, state
an\b provincial laws before installing st\f\b\be\b tires.
Skid and traction capabilities of studded
snow tires, on wet or dry surfaces, may be
poorer than that of non-studded snow tires.
4. Snow chains may be \fse\b if \besire\b. Make s\fre they are the proper size for the tires on yo\fr
vehicle an\b are installe\b accor\bing to the chain
man\ffact\frer’s instr\fctions. (See “Tire chains”
(P.8-34) .)
SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT
It is recommen\be\b that the following items be carrie\b
in the vehicle \b\fring the winter:
.A scraper an\b stiff-bristle\b br\fsh to remove ice
an\b snow from the win\bows.
. A st\fr\by, flat boar\b to be place\b \fn\ber the jack to
give it firm s\fpport.
. A shovel to \big the vehicle o\ft of snow\brifts.
PARKING BRAKE
When parking in the area where the o\ftsi\be tempera-
t\fre is below 08C (328F) , \bo not apply the parking
brake to prevent it from freezing. For safe parking:
.Place the selector lever in the “P” (Park) position
(A\ftomatic Transmission (AT)/Contin\fo\fsly Vari-
able Transmission (CVT) mo\bel) .
. Place the shift lever in the “1” (1st) or “R”
(Reverse) position (Man\fal Transmission (MT)
mo\bel) .
. Sec\frely block the wheels.
CORROSION PROTECTION
Chemicals \fse\b for roa\b s\frface \beicing are extremely
corrosive an\b will accelerate corrosion an\b the
\beterioration of \fn\berbo\by components s\fch as the
exha\fst system, f\fel an\b brake lines, brake cables,
floor pan an\b fen\bers.
In the winter, the underbody must be cleaned
periodically. For additional information, see
“Corrosion protection” (P.7-5) of this manual.
For a\b\bitional protection against r\fst an\b corrosion,
which may be req\fire\b in some areas, cons\flt a
RENAULT \bealer.
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6-10In case of emergency
Do not attempt to start the engine by p\fshing the
vehicle\b
CAUTION:
.Automatic Transmission (AT)/Continuously
Variable Transmission (CVT) model cannot
be started by pushing. Attempting to do so
may cause damage to the transmission.
. Three-way catalyst equipped model should
not be started by pushing. Attempting to do
so may cause damage to the catalyst.
. Never try to start the engine by towing.
When the engine starts, the forward surge
could cause the vehicle to collide with the
towing vehicle.
. Stop/Start (Idling Stop) System equipped
model cannot be started by pushing the
vehicle.
WARNING:
.Never continue driving if your vehicle over-
heats. Doing so could cause a vehicle fire.
. Never open the hood if steam is coming out.
. Never remove the radiator cap while the
engine is hot. If the radiator cap is removed
when the engine is hot, pressurized hot
water will spurt out and possibly cause
burning, scalding or serious injury.
. If steam or coolant is coming from the
engine, stand clear of the vehicle to prevent
getting burned.
. Be careful not to allow your hands, hair,
jewelry or clothing to come into contact with,
or to get caught in the cooling fan or drive
belts. The engine cooling fan will start at any
time.
If yo\fr vehicle is overheating (indicated by the high
temperat\fre indicator) , or if yo\f feel a lack of engine
power, detect \fn\fs\fal noise, etc\b, take the following
steps:
1\b Safely move the vehicle off the road away from traffic\b
2\b T\frn on the hazard indicator flasher lights\b
3\b Apply the parking brake\b
4\b A\ftomatic Transmission (AT)/Contin\fo\fsly Vari- able Transmission (CVT) model: Move the selector
lever to the “P” (Park) position\b
Man\fal Transmission (MT) model: Move the shift
lever to the “N” (Ne\ftral) position\b
DO NOT STOP THE ENGINE . 5\b Open all windows\b
6\b T\frn off the air conditioner\b Set the temperat\fre
control to maxim\fm hot and fan control to
maxim\fm speed\b
7\b Get o\ft from the vehicle\b
8\b Vis\fally inspect and listen for steam or coolant escaping from the radiator before opening the
hood\b Wait \fntil no steam or coolant can be seen
before proceeding\b
9\b Open the engine hood\b
10\b Vis\fally inspect if the cooling fan is r\fnning\b
11\b Vis\fally inspect the radiator and radiator hoses for leakage\b
If the cooling fan is not r\fnning or the coolant is
leaking, stop the engine\b
12\b After the engine cools down, check the coolant level in the reservoir with the engine r\fnning\b Do
not open the radiator cap.
13\b Add coolant to the reservoir if necessary\b
Have yo\fr vehicle inspected/repaired at a RENAULT
dealer\b
PUSH STARTING IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS
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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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