2015 RENAULT ESPACE Start

5.25
Operating faults
If the battery is too weak to ensure cor-
rect operation, you can start and lock/
unlock the vehicle (please refer to the
information on “Locking/unlocking the
opening elements” in Section 1).
RENAULT CARD: battery
Replacing the battery
When the message “Keycard battery
low” appears on the instrument panel,
replace the battery in the RENAULT
card:
– slide the rear casing 1 downwards
while pressing on zone A;
– remove the battery cover 2;
– remove the battery by pressing on
one side and lifting the other;
– replace it according to the direc-
tion and template shown inside the
cover.
Do not throw away your
used batteries; give them to
an organisation responsible
for collecting and recycling
batteries.
When refitting, proceed in the reverse
order, then press one of the buttons on
the card four times, close to the vehicle:
the message will disappear.
Note: it is not advisable to touch the
electronic circuit or contacts on the
RENAULT card when replacing the bat-
tery.
The batteries are available from ap-
proved Dealers, and their service
life approximately two years. Check
that there is no dye on the battery:
risk of an incorrect electrical contact.
2
A
1

5.27
WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES: replacement (1/2)
Windscreen wiper blades 1
With the ignition on and the engine
switched off, lower the windscreen
wiper stalk fully: the blades stop slightly
away from the bonnet.
Lift wiper arm 3 , press button 2 to re-
lease the blade.
Refitting
Slide the blade along the arm until
it clips on. Check that it is correctly
locked in place. Lower the windscreen
wiper arm carefully.
1
2
3
With the ignition on, return the wind-
screen wiper stalk to the stop position.
The blade on the driver’s side must
always be above the passenger blade.
If this is not the case, a quick sweep of
the windscreen wipers should be per-
formed once the vehicle is travelling at
over 4 mph (7 km/h).
Note: Before restarting your vehicle,
lower the windscreen wiper blades
onto the windscreen to avoid any risk
of damaging the bonnet or the wipers.
– In frosty weather, make
sure that the wiper blades
are not stuck by ice (to
avoid the risk of the motor
overheating or damaging the
blades).
– Check the condition of the wiper
blades.
Replace the wiper blades as soon
as they begin to lose efficiency
(approximately once a year).
Whilst changing the blade, take care
not to drop the arm onto the window
after it has been removed as this
may break the window.

5.29
TOWING: breakdown (1/2)
Before towing, put the gearbox in neu-
tral, unlock the steering column and re-
lease the parking brake.
For vehicles fitted with an automatic
gearbox, if it is not possible to put the
gear lever into position N, please con-
sult an authorised dealer.
Steering column unlocking
Press the engine starter button for ap-
proximately two seconds , without de-
pressing the pedals.
The column is unlocked, the acces-
sory functions are supplied: the vehi-
cle lights can be used (indicators, brake
lights etc.). Always switch on the lights
when driving at night.
Once you have finished towing, press
the engine start button twice (risk of
running down the battery). The speed specified by current legis-
lation for towing must always be ob-
served. If your vehicle is the towing
vehicle, do not exceed the maximum
towing weight for your vehicle (refer to
the information on “Weights” in
Section 6).
Towing a vehicle with an
automatic gearbox
Transport the vehicle on a trailer or tow
it with the front wheels off the ground.
In exceptional circumstances
, you
may tow it with all four wheels on the
ground, only in a forward gear, with the
gear in neutral position N over a maxi-
mum distance of 50 miles and not ex-
ceeding a speed of 15 mph (25 km/h).

5.31
OPERATING FAULTS (1/6)
Using the RENAULT cardPOSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO
The RENAULT card does not lock or
unlock the doors. Card battery is flat.
Replace the battery. You can still lock/
unlock and start your vehicle (refer to the
information on “Locking/unlocking the
doors” in Section 1 and “Starting/Stopping
the engine” in Section 2).
Use of appliances operating on the
same frequency as the card (mobile
phone, etc.). Stop using the equipment or use the in-
tegrated key (refer to the information on
“Locking, unlocking the opening elements”
in Section 1).
Vehicle located in a high electromag-
netic radiation zone.
Vehicle battery flat. Use the key integrated in the card (refer to
the information on “Locking, unlocking the
opening elements” in Section 1).
The message “Place card close to
START button” appears on the instru-
ment panel. Hold the start button card close until the
instrument panel message stops being dis-
played, then press the same button within
2 seconds of the message going out.

5.32
OPERATING FAULTS (2/6)
The starter is activatedPOSSIBLE CAUSESWHAT TO DO
The instrument panel indicator lights
are weak or fail to light up and the
starter does not turn. Battery terminals not tight, bat-
tery terminals disconnected or
oxidised.Retighten or reconnect the terminals, or clean them
if they are oxidised.
Discharged battery or not opera-
tional. Connect another battery to the faulty battery. Refer
to the paragraph “Battery: troubleshooting” in sec-
tion 5 or replace the battery if necessary.
Do not push the vehicle if the steering column is
locked.
Faulty circuit. Consult an approved dealer.
The engine will not start. Starting conditions are not ful-
filled.Please refer to the information on “Starting, stopping
the engine” in Section 2.
The RENAULT “hands-free” card
does not work. Please refer to the information on “Starting, stopping
the engine” in Section 2.
The engine cannot be switched off. Card not detected. Press and hold the start button.
Electronic fault. Press the start button quickly five times.
The steering column remains locked. Steering wheel locked. Move the steering wheel while pressing the engine
start button (please refer to Section 2 “Starting, stop-
ping the engine”).
Faulty circuit. Consult an approved dealer.

7.2
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (2/5)
driver’s position .....................................................1.62 → 1.69
driving ...... 2.2 → 2.5, 2.10 → 2.20, 2.23 → 2.37, 2.46 → 2.48,
2.52 → 2.66, 2.74 → 2.79
driving aids ............................................................2.26 → 2.72
driving position settings ...............................................................\
......... 1.28
driving recommendations ......................................2.16 → 2.20
E
ECO driving ...........................................................2.16 → 2.20
ECO mode ........................................................................\
. 2.18
electric beam height adjustment ........................................ 1.95
electric windows ..................................................... 3.15 – 3.16
electronic parking brake ........................................2.13 → 2.15
electronic stability control: ESC .............................2.26 → 2.37
emergency active braking................................................\
.. 2.31
emergency brake assist.........................................2.26 → 2.37
emergency braking ................................................2.26 → 2.37
emergency key ........................................................... 1.2 – 1.3
emergency spare wheel ............................................5.2 → 5.4
engine technical specifications .................................................. 6.5
engine oil ...................................................................4.4 → 4.6
engine oil level ............................................................ 4.5 – 4.6
engine specifications ........................................................... 6.5
engine start/stop button .............................................2.3 → 2.5
environment ............................................................\
........... 2.22
ESC: electronic stability control .............................2.26 → 2.37
external temperature ......................................................... 1.85
F
faults operating faults ................................................5.31 → 5.36
filter air filter ........................................................................\
... 4.9
diesel filter ...................................................................... 4.9 oil filter ........................................................................\
... 4.9
passenger compartment filter ........................................ 4.9
fittings ...............................................................\
.....3.23 → 3.27
fixed sunroof ...................................................................... 3.19
front passenger air bag deactivation ................................. 1.59
front seat driver’s position memory .............................................. 1.27
front seat adjustment .............................................. 1.21 – 1.22
front seats adjustment ........................................................ 1.21 – 1.22
with electric controls ......................................... 1.23 – 1.24
with manual controls .................................................... 1.21
fuel advice on fuel economy ...................................2.16 → 2.20
capacity ...............................................................\
....... 1.104
consumption ....................................................2.16 → 2.20
filling .............................................................1.1\
04 → 1.106
grade ............................................................1.104 \
→ 1.106
fuel consumption ...................................................2.16 → 2.20
fuel economy .........................................................2.16 → 2.20
fuel level ........................................................................\
.... 1.70
fuel repriming ................................................................... 1.105
fuel tank capacity ........................................................1.104 → 1.106
fuel tank capacity ...............................................1.104 → 1.106
fuses ....................................................................... 5.21 – 5.22
G
gear lever..............................................................\
............. 2.12
grab handle.............................................................\
........... 3.25
grip control ........................................................................\
.

2.30
H
handbrake...............................................................\
........... 2.13
hands-free telephone integrated control ................. 3.43 – 3.44
hazard warning lights signal ................................... 1.90 – 1.91

7.3
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (3/5)
head-up display .....................................................1.70 → 1.73
headlight flashers .............................................................. 1.90
headlight washer ............................................................. 1.100
headrest................................................................\
............. 3.29
heating and air conditioning system ....................... 3.13 – 3.14
heating system ........................................................ 3.7 → 3.11
Hill Start Assist..............................................2.26 → 2.37, 2.35
horn ...................................................................\
................ 1.90
horn: flash ..................................................................\
........... 1.90
sounding the horn ........................................................ 1.90
hubcap tool ................................................................. 5.8 – 5.9
I
indicators .............................................................\
..... 1.90, 5.15
indicators: direction indicators .............................................. 1.90, 5.16
exterior temperature indicator ...................................... 1.85
instrument panel ..............................................1.64 → 1.75
instrument panel ...........................................1.64 → 1.83, 1.91
instrument panel messages...................................1.76 → 1.83
interior trim maintenance ..................................................... 4.16 – 4.17
Isofix .................................................................\
.....1.53 → 1.58
J
jack ........................................................................\
..... 5.8 – 5.9
L
lane departure warning ..........................................2.38 → 2.40
levels: brake fluid ...................................................................... 4.8
coolant ................................................................\
........... 4.7
engine oil ....................................................................... 4.4
windscreen washer reservoir ......................................... 4.9 lifting the vehicle
changing a wheel .............................................. 5.10 – 5.11
lighting: exterior ......................................................1.3, 1.91 → 1.95
instrument panel .......................................................... 1.91
interior ........................................... 3.20 – 3.21, 5.19 – 5.20
lights changing bulbs ............................................................. 5.15
front ..................................................................\
............ 5.15
lights: brake lights .................................................................. 5.16
dipped beam headlights ...................................... 1.91, 5.15
direction indicators ................................... 1.90, 5.15 – 5.16
fog lights ............................................................. 1.95, 5.16
hazard warning ............................................................ 1.90
main beam headlights .............................. 1.92 – 1.93, 5.15
number plate lights ...................................................... 5.18
reversing lights ............................................................. 5.16
side lights ............................................................ 1.91, 5.16
locking the doors ................................. 1.2 → 1.7, 1.11 → 1.14
luggage compartment cover .............................................. 3.36
luggage retaining net .............................................. 3.40 – 3.41
M
maintenance ............................................................\
.......... 2.21
maintenance: bodywork .......................................................... 4.14 – 4.15
interior trim ........................................................ 4.16 – 4.17
mechanical .........................................4.2 – 4.3, 6.8 → 6.13
map reading lights .................................................. 3.20 – 3.21
menu for customising the vehicle settings ......................... 1.84
methods of restraint in addition to the seat belts ...1.36 → 1.38
mulitfunction display ..............................................1.70 → 1.73
multifunction screen...............................................1.70 \
→ 1.73
multimedia (equipment) .......................................... 3.43 – 3.44
multimedia equipment ............................................ 3.43 – 3.44

7.4
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (4/5)
Multi-Sense.............................................................\
.... 3.2 – 3.3
N
navigation ............................................................... 3.43 – 3.44
navigation system ................................................... 3.43 – 3.44
O
oil change ..................................................................... 4.4, 4.6
opening the doors ....................................................1.8 → 1.13
operating faults ......................................................5.31 → 5.36
overspeed warning .......................................1.70, 2.49 → 2.51
P
paintwork maintenance ..................................................... 4.14 – 4.15
parking assistance: assisted parking 2.63 → 2.66, 2.69 → 2.72
parking distance control.........................................2.63 → 2.66
power-assisted steering.................................................\
.... 1.86
powered tailgate ....................................................1.15 → 1.19
puncture................................................. 5.2 → 5.4, 5.8 → 5.11
R
radio...................................................................\
..... 3.43 – 3.44
rear drive wheels ..........................................2.26 → 2.37, 2.37
rear parcel shelf ........................................................ 3.27, 3.36
rear screen de-icing/demisting .......................................... 3.11
rear seats functions ..........................................................3.30\
→ 3.34
rear view camera .................................................... 2.67 – 2.68
rear view mirrors ....................................................1.87 → 1.89
RENAULT ANTI-INTRUDER DEVICE (RAID) ................... 1.14
RENAULT card battery ................................................................\
.......... 5.25
use ....................................................................\
...1.2 → 1.7
RENAULT card battery ...................................................... 5.25
replacement parts ................................................................ 6.7 reverse gear
selecting ..................................................2.12, 2.74 → 2.79
reversing sensor ....................................................2.63 → 2.66
roof bars ........................................................................\
.... 3.42
roof rack roof bars ....................................................................... 3.42
running in ........................................................................\
..... 2.2
S
safety distance warning .......................................... 2.44 – 2.45
safety distances ...................................................... 2.44 – 2.45
screen fold-away screen .......................................................... 1.72
navigation display .................................. 1.71, 3.43 – 3.44
navigation screen ..................................... 1.71, 3.43 – 3.44
screen wash/wipe ............................................... 1.102 – 1.103
seat belt pretensioners ..........................................1.32 → 1.35
seat belts ................................ 1.28 → 1.30, 1.32 → 1.35, 1.38
see-me-home lighting ........................................................ 1.94
service sheets..........................................................\
6.8 → 6.13
shock absorbers ................................................................ 2.73
side indicator lights changing bulbs ............................................................. 5.18
sign detection: overspeed warning ........................2.49 → 2.51
signals and lights ...................................................1.91 → 1.95
special features of diesel versions.....................................\
2.11
special features of petrol vehicles ..................................... 2.10
speed limiter ..........................................................2.46 → 2.48
starting the engine .....................................................2.3 → 2.5
steering wheel adjustment .............................................................\
...... 1.86
Stop & Start ...............................................................2.6 → 2.9
Stop & Start function..................................................2.6 → 2.9
storage compartment.............................................3.23 → 3.27
storage compartments ..................................3.23 →
3.27, 3.37
sun blinds ........................................................................\
.. 3.22