
fueladvice on fuel economy .................. (up to the end of the DU)
practical advice ..................................... (up to the end of the DU)
fuel economy ........................................ (up to the end of the DU)
filter air filter ............................................................. (current page)
filter diesel filter ........................................................ (current page)
driving ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
maintenance .......................................................... (current page)
antipollution advice ............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
2.6
ENG_UD20551_2
CONSEILS : antipollution, économies de carburant, conduite (E33 - X3\
3 - Renault)
ENG_NU_865-6_E33_Renault_2
Jaune NoirNoir texte
Advice on antipollution and fuel economy
ADVIcE: antipollution, fuel economy and driving (1/3)
By virtue of its design, moderate fuel
consumption and initial settings, your
vehicle conforms to current antipol-
lution regulations. The manufacturer
is actively striving to reduce pollutant
exhaust gas emissions and to save
energy. But the fuel consumption of
your vehicle and the level of pollutant
exhaust gas emissions are also your
responsibility. Ensure that it is main -
tained and used correctly.Maintenance
It is important to remember that failure to
respect antipollution regulations could
lead to legal action being taken against
the vehicle owner. In addition, replacing
engine, fuel supply system and exhaust
components with parts other than those
originally recommended by the manu -
facturer may alter your vehicle so that
it no longer complies with antipollution
regulations.
Have your vehicle adjusted and
checked by an approved Dealer, in ac-
cordance with the instructions given in
your maintenance schedule: they will
have all the equipment necessary for
ensuring that your vehicle is maintained
to its original standard.
Engine adjustments
– ignition: this does not require ad -
justment.
– spark plugs: for optimum fuel econ-
omy, efficiency and performance
the specifications laid down by our
Design Department must be strictly
applied.
If the spark plugs have to be
changed, use the make, type and
gap specified for your vehicle’s
engine. Contact an approved dealer
for this.
– idle: this does not require adjust -
ment.
– air filter: a choked element will
reduce efficiency. It must be re -
placed.

JauneNoirNoir texte
2.7
ENG_UD20551_2
CONSEILS : antipollution, économies de carburant, conduite (E33 - X3\
3 - Renault)
ENG_NU_865-6_E33_Renault_2
ADVIcE: antipollution, fuel economy and driving (2/3)
Driving
– Drive carefully for the first few miles
until the engine reaches its normal
operating temperature, rather than
let it warm up while the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
– Speed is expensive.
– Sporty driving uses a lot of fuel: drive
with a light right foot.
– Do not overrev the engine in the in-
termediate gears.
Always use the highest gear possi -
ble without labouring the engine.
Exhaust gas monitoring
system
The exhaust gas monitoring system will
detect any operating faults in the vehi-
cle’s antipollution system.
If this system malfunctions, toxic sub -
stances may be released into the at -
mosphere or damage may occur.
ÄThis warning light on the in -
strument panel will indicate if
there are any faults in the system:
This lights up when the ignition is
switched on and goes out when the
engine is started.
– If it lights up continuously, consult
your approved dealer as soon as
possible;
– if it flashes, reduce the engine speed
until the light stops flashing. Contact
your approved dealer as soon as
possible. –
Avoid sudden acceleration.
– Brake as little as possible. If you an-
ticipate an obstacle or bend in ad -
vance, you may then simply release
the accelerator pedal.
– Do not try to maintain the same
speed up a hill, accelerate no more
than you would on the level. Keep
your foot in the same position on the
accelerator pedal.
– Double declutching and accelerating
before switching off are unnecessary
in modern vehicles.
– Bad weather, flooded roads:
Do not drive through floods
if the depth of water is
above the lower edge of the
wheel rims.
obstructions to the driver
On the driver ’s side, only
use mats adapted to the ve-
hicle that attach to the pre-
installed parts, and regularly check
their mounting. Do not place several
mats on top of each other.
Risk of pedals jamming

2.12
ENG_UD11192_1
Dispositifs de correction de conduite (E33 - X33 - Renault)
ENG_NU_865-6_E33_Renault_2
DRIVER coRREctIoN DEVIcES/AIDS (3/3)
Disabling the function
The function is deactivated by press -
ing switch 2 and indicator light 1
ù
lights up on the instrument panel. This
action also deactivates the traction con-
trol.
The E.S.P. offers additional safety, it
is recommended that you do not drive
with the function disabled. Correct this
by pressing switch 2 again.
The E.S.P. is automatically reactivated
when the ignition is switched on.
operating faults
When the system detects an operating
fault, the
© and ù warning
lights on the instrument panel come on.
Consult an approved dealer.
Emergency brake assist
This is an additional system to ABS
which helps reduce vehicle stopping
distances.
operating principle
The system detects an emergency
braking situation. In this case, the brak-
ing assistance immediately develops
maximum power and may trigger ABS
regulation.
ABS braking is maintained as long as
the brake pedal is not released.
hazard warning lights switching on
Depending on the vehicle, these may
light up in the event of sudden decel -
eration.
2
1

electric windows ................................... (up to the end of the DU)
child safety ............................................................. (current page)
children (safety) ..................................................... (current page)
sunroof .................................................. (up to the end of the DU)
3.19
ENG_UD24366_2
Lève-vitres électriques (E33 - X33 - Renault)
ENG_NU_865-6_E33_Renault_3
Electric windows
eleCtRiC winDows
operation
With the ignition switched on, press the
switch for the relevant window upwards
to raise it to the desired height.
Press the switch for the window con -
cerned downwards to lower it to the de-
sired height.
From the driver’s seat
1 for the driver’s side;
2 for the front passenger side.
one-touch mode
(lowering the window only)
Press switch 1 or 2 down briefly: the
window will open completely.
Pressing the switch again while the
window is moving will stop its move -
ment.
Avoid resting any objects against a
half-open window: there is a risk that
the electric window winder could be
damaged.
1
Driver’s responsibility
Never leave your vehicle
with the key or remote con-
trol inside and never leave a
child (or a pet) unsupervised, even
for a short while. The reason for this
is that the child may endanger him-
self or others by starting the engine
and activating equipment such as
the window winders or the sunroof.
If any part of the body becomes
trapped, reverse the direction of the
window immediately by pressing the
relevant switch.
Risk of serious injury.
2
operating faults
w indow fails to close and/or battery
disconnected
The system has to be reinitialised:
With the door closed and the ignition
switched on,
– Raise the window fully and keep the
button pressed for 2 seconds after it
has stopped moving.
– Lower the window fully and keep the
button pressed for 2 seconds after it
has stopped moving.
If necessary, contact an authorised
dealer.
i f the window closes or opens jerk -
ily, the system is faulty.
Press the button to close the window as
many times as necessary and contact
an authorised dealer.

lighting:interior ............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
courtesy light ........................................ (up to the end of the DU)
map reading lights ................................ (up to the end of the DU)
sun visor ............................................... (up to the end of the DU)
courtesy mirrors .................................... (up to the end of the DU)
3.20
ENG_UD11203_1
Eclairage intérieur (E33 - X33 - Renault)
ENG_NU_865-6_E33_Renault_3
Courtesy light
Tilt switch 1 to move it to the position
for:
– continuous lighting;
– intermittent lighting, which comes on
when a door is opened. It goes out
when the doors concerned are prop-
erly closed;
– immediate switching off.
Interior lighting
Sun visor
inteRioR ligHting/sun visoR
Unlocking the vehicle or opening
the doors switches on the timed
courtesy lights.
1
luggage compartment light
The light comes on when the luggage
compartment is opened.
sun visor
Lower sun visor 2.
2
automatic operation of interior
lighting (depending on the vehi -
cle)
– if the doors are unlocked using
the remote control, the interior
lights are switched on for approx -
imately 15 seconds;
– if the doors are locked using the
remote control, the lights are
switched off immediately;
– if the door is open (or not properly
closed), the lights are switched
on for a period of approximately
15 minutes;
– if all the doors are closed, the in-
terior lights start to dim when the
ignition is switched on.

JauneNoirNoir texte
5.23
ENG_UD11233_1
Batterie : dépannage (E33 - X33 - Renault)
ENG_NU_865-6_E33_Renault_5
Attach positive lead A to mounting 1
attached to (+) terminal 2 then to
(+) terminal 3 of the battery supplying
the current.
Attach the negative lead B to the
(– ) terminal 4 of the battery supplying
the current, then to the (–) terminal 5
of the discharged battery.
Start the engine. As soon as it is run -
ning, disconnect leads A and B in the
reverse order ( 5 - 4 - 3 - 2 ).
starting the vehicle using the
battery from another vehicle
If you have to use the battery from an-
other vehicle to start, obtain suitable
jump leads (with a large cross section)
from an approved dealer or, if you al -
ready have jump leads, ensure that
they are in perfect condition.
the two batteries must have an iden-
tical nominal voltage of 12 volts. The
battery supplying the current should
have a capacity (amp-hours, Ah) which
is at least the same as that of the dis-
charged battery.
Ensure that there is no risk of contact
between the two vehicles (risk of short
circuiting when the positive terminals
are connected) and that the discharged
battery is properly connected. Switch
off your vehicle ignition.
Start the engine of the vehicle supply -
ing the current and run it at a moderate
speed.
Battery: troubleshooting (2/2)
Check that there is no con-
tact between leads A and B
and that the positive lead A
is not touching any metal
parts on the vehicle supplying the
current.
Risk of injury and/or damage to the
vehicle.
25
1
25
3
4
a
B

towingbreakdown ...................................... (up to the end of the DU)
towing hitch ........................................... (up to the end of the DU)
5.27
ENG_UD21756_2
Remorquage : dépannage (E33 - X33 - Renault)
ENG_NU_865-6_E33_Renault_5
Towing
tOWIng : breakdown
the steering wheel must be un -
locked and the ignition key must be
in position m (ignition on) to provide
brake lights and hazard warning
lights on the towed vehicle. at night
the vehicle must have its lights on.
You must observe the towing regu -
lations which apply in the country in
which you are driving.
Contact an approved dealer.
Only use:
– a t the front, towing hitch 3 (lo -
cated in the tool kit).
– at the rear, towing point 5.
These towing points may only be used
for pulling the vehicle, never for lifting it
either directly or indirectly.
– The towing hitch must
only be used for towing your
vehicle.
– It is forbidden to tow other
vehicles.
Do not remove the key from
the ignition when the vehi -
cle is being towed.
5
21
3
4
access to front towing
point 1
Unclip cover 2.
t ighten towing hitch 3 fully: first by
hand until it stops then finish by locking
it with wheelbrace 4.
Towing hitch 3 and wheelbrace 4 are
located in the tool kit.
W h e n t h e e n g i n e i s
stopped, steering and brak-
ing assistance are not op -
erational.
Do not push the vehicle
if the steering column is
locked.

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practical advice ..................................... (up to the end of the DU)
faults operating faults ............................... (up to the end of the DU)
5.28
ENG_UD20505_2
Anomalie de fonctionnement (E33 - X33 - Renault)
ENG_NU_865-6_E33_Renault_5
Jaune NoirNoir texte
Operating faults
OPeratIng F auLts (1/7)
the following advice will enable you to carry out quick, temporary repairs. For safety reasons you should always contact
an approved dealer as soon as possible.
the starter is activated POssIBLe causesWHat tO dO
There is no response, the warning lights
fail to light up and the starter does not
turn. Battery lead disconnected or terminals
corroded.
Check battery terminals: scrape and
clean if oxidised and retighten.
Discharged battery. Connect another battery to the faulty
battery.
Battery unserviceable. Replace battery.
Warning lights go dim and starter turns
very slowly. Battery terminals not correctly tightened,
oxidised.Check battery terminals: scrape and
clean if oxidised and retighten.
Discharged battery. Connect another battery to the faulty
battery.
It is difficult to start the engine in wet
weather or after washing the vehicle. Poor ignition, ignition system damp.
Dry the spark plug and coil wires.
The engine is difficult to start when hot. Faulty carburation (bubbles of vaporised
fuel in the circuit).Let the engine cool down.
Poor compression. Consult an approved dealer.