5.1
Section 5: Practical advice
Puncture  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.2
Emergency spare wheel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.2
Tyre inflation kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.4
Tool kit (jack, wheelbrace, etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.9
Wheel trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.10
Changing a wheel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.11
Tyres (tyre and wheel safety, use in winter)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . .   5.13
Headlights (changing bulbs)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.16
Rear lights (changing bulbs)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.19
Indicator lights (changing bulbs)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.22
Interior lights (changing bulbs)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.23
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.25
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.27
RENAULT card: battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.29
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.30
Wipers (replacing blades)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.31
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.32
Operating faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.34 
5.15
TYRES (3/3)
Use in winter
Chains
For safety reasons, fitting snow 
chains to the rear axle is strictly for-
bidden.
Chains cannot be fitted to tyres which 
are larger than those originally fitted to 
the vehicle.
Snow or Winter tyres
We would recommend that these be 
fitted to all four wheels to ensure that 
your vehicle retains maximum adhe-
sion.
Warning : These tyres sometimes have 
a specific direction of rotation and a 
maximum speed index which may be 
lower than the maximum speed of your 
vehicle.
Chains may only be fitted 
to tyres of the same size 
as those originally fitted to 
your vehicle.
In all cases, we would recommend 
that you contact an approved dealer 
who will be able to advise you on 
the choice of equipment which is 
most suitable for your vehicle.
Changing a wheel
As the tyre pressure moni-
tor may take several min-
utes to correctly determine 
the positions of the wheels and the 
pressure values after driving, check 
the tyre pressures following any op-
eration.
Studded tyres
This type of equipment may only be 
used for a limited period and as laid 
down by local legislation. It is neces-
sary to observe the speed specified by 
current legislation.
These tyres must, at a minimum, be 
fitted to the two front wheels.
18” wheels cannot be 
fitted with chains.
If you wish to fit snow 
chains, you must use spe-
cial equipment.
Consult an approved Dealer.
For safety reasons, this op-
eration must be carried out 
by a specialist.
Fitting different tyres may 
change your vehicle as follows:
–  it may mean that your vehicle no  longer conforms to current regu-
lations;
–  it may change the way it handles  when cornering;
–  it may cause the steering to be  heavy;
–  It may affect the use of snow  chains.
Fitting new tyres