
2.28
Replacing wheels/tyres
This system requires specific equip-
ment (wheels, tyres, hubcaps, etc.).
Please see the information on “Tyres”
in Section 5.
Contact an approved Dealer to fit new
tyres and to find out about available ac-
cessories compatible with the system
and available from your dealer net-
work: the use of any other accessory
could affect the correct operation of the
system or damage a sensor.
Emergency spare wheel
If the vehicle is equipped with an emer- -
gency spare wheel, it will not have a
sensor.
TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (3/3)
“Tyres location failure”
This message “Tyres location failure”
appears when driving if one or more
wheels have been fitted with sensors
not recognised by Renault.
Consult an approved dealer
Readjustment of tyre
pressures
The tyre pressures should be ad-
justed when cold (please refer to the
label located on the edge of the driver’s
door). If the tyre pressures cannot be
checked when the tyres are cold, the
recommended pressures should be in-
creased by 0.2 to 0.3 bar (3 PSI).
Never deflate a hot tyre.
Tyre repair product and
inflation kit
Because the valves are specially de-
signed, only use equipment approved
by the approved network. Please refer
to “Tyre inflation kit” in Section 5.
Changing a wheel
The system may take sev-
eral minutes depending on
use for the new wheel po-
sitions and pressures to be recog-
nised; check the tyre pressures after
all operations.
This function is an addi-
tional driving aid.
However, the function is
not intended to replace the
driver. It cannot, therefore, under
any circumstances replace the vig-
ilance or the responsibility of the
driver. Check the tyre pressures, in-
cluding the emergency spare wheel,
once a month.

2.40
TRANSMISSION: 4-wheel drive (4WD) (2/4)
This problem may be resolved by
changing the tyres. Always use four
identical tyres (same brand, profile,
etc.) and with similar wear.
In the event of excessive wheelspin, the
mechanical components may overheat.
If this happens:
– at first, the
’ warning light
flashes. “4WD Lock” mode is still
active – however we recommend
that you stop as soon as possible to
allow the system to cool down (until
the warning light stops flashing);
– if the wheels still spin, the system au- tomatically switches to “2WD” mode
to protect the mechanical compo-
nents.
The
‘ warning light flashes. The
mode cannot be changed while the
light is flashing.
After one minute, the system switches
to “2WD” or “AUTO” mode depending
on the position of the selector.
Note: If the vehicle speed exceeds
approximately 24.8 mph (40 km/h) in
"4WD Lock" mode, the system auto-
matically switches back to "AUTO"
mode. The warning light
’ goes
out.
Special features of the
4-wheel drive transmission
The vehicle may make more noise when
the “AUTO" or "4WD Lock" modes are
activated. This is normal. If the system
detects a difference in the dimensions
of the front and rear wheels (eg. un-
derinflation, severe wear on an axle),
the system automatically switches to
"2WD" mode.
The warning lights
‘ and ©
are displayed on the instrument panel.
Drive as soon as possible at a moder-
ate speed to an approved dealer.
“4WD Lock" mode
To activate this mode, turn selector 1 to
the “4WD Lock” position. The selector
the returns to the “AUTO” position. The
’ indicator light will light up on the
instrument panel.
Operating principle
“4WD Lock” mode distributes the
engine torque between the front and
rear axles in order to optimise the per-
formance capacity of the vehicle in off-
road situations. This mode should only
be used in extreme driving conditions
(mud, steep slopes, sand).
To deactivate this mode, turn selector 1
to the “4WD Lock” position again. The
indicator light on the instrument panel
goes out. When the engine is switched
off, the system stays in “4WD Lock”
mode for one minute.

2.42
TRANSMISSION: 4-wheel drive (4WD) (4/4)
All-wheel drive system
– Irrespective of the mode selected, do not start the engine if one or mor\
e wheels are not in contact with the ground
(eg. when the vehicle is on a jack or roller bench).
– Do not turn the mode selector when cornering, reversing or if the wheels\
are spinning excessively. Only select the
“2WD”, “AUTO” or “4WD Lock” mode when the vehicle is being driven in a str\
aight line.
– Only use tyres which meet the required specifications.
– “4WD Lock” mode is exclusively reserved for driving off-road. The use of this mode in any other conditions may adversely
affect the vehicle’s manoeuvrability and damage its mechanical components.
– Always ensure tyres with identical specifications are fitted to all four\
wheels (brand, size, structure, wear etc.). Fitting tyres
of different sizes to the front and rear wheels and/or left and right wheels m\
ay have serious consequences for the tyres,
gearbox, transfer gearbox and the rear differential pinions.

5.13
TYRES (3/3)
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.
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.
Snow 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 authorised
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 and larger
cannot be fitted with
chains.
If you wish to use special
equipment, please consult an au-
thorised dealer.
Fitting new tyres

7.5
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (5/5)
tanks and reservoirsbrake fluid ...................................................................... 4.8
coolant ................................................................\
........... 4.7
tanks and reservoirs: windscreen washer ........................................................ 4.9
technical specifications ..............................................6.4 → 6.7
telephone ..............................................................\
............. 3.35
temperature regulation ............................................3.7 → 3.13
tool kit ........................................................................\
.......... 5.7
towing breakdown ........................................................ 5.31 – 5.32
towing equipment ......................................................... 3.32
towing a caravan ........................................................ 3.32, 6.6
towing equipment fitting ................................................................\
............ 3.32
towing hitch...................................................... 5.7, 5.31 – 5.32
towing rings ....................................................................... 3.31
towing weights ..................................................................... 6.6
traction control: ASR ..............................................2.29 → 2.38
transporting children .................1.34 – 1.35, 1.37 → 1.43, 1.47
transporting objects in the luggage compartment ........................................ 3.31
on the roof ...................................................................... 6.6
trims ..................................................................\
................... 5.8
trip computer and warning system... 1.54 → 1.59, 1.62 → 1.71
tyre inflation kit......................................................\
.....5.4 → 5.6
tyre pressure............................. 2.26 → 2.28, 4.10 – 4.11, 5.12
tyre pressure loss warning.....................................2.26 → 2.28
tyre pressures ......................................................... 4.10 – 4.11
tyres .................... 2.22, 2.26 → 2.28, 4.10 – 4.11, 5.11 → 5.13
U
unlocking the doors ...............................................1.13 → 1.15
V
variable power-assisted steering ....................................... 1.74 vehicle identification plates .................................................. 6.3
ventilation ............................................................\
....3.2 → 3.13
W
warning lights.........................................................1\
.54 → 1.71
washing .................................................................. 4.14 – 4.15
weights ................................................................\
................ 6.6
wheelbrace .............................................................\
............. 5.7
wheels (safety) ...................................................... 5.11 → 5.13
windscreen de-icing/demisting ................................3.7 → 3.12
windscreen washer ................................................1.87 → 1.94
wiper blades ........................................................... 5.29 – 5.30
wipers .................................................................\
...1.87 → 1.94
blades ............................................................... 5.29 – 5.30