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Pressions de gonflage des pneumatiques (X45 - H45 - Renault) ENG_NU_1057-1_H45_Ph3_Renault_4
The tyre pressure is indicated on the
label A affixed to the edge of driver’s
door.Zone B: dimension of the tyres fitted to
the vehicle.
Zone C: front tyre pressure.
Zone D: rear tyre pressure.
Zone E: dimensions of the emergency
spare wheel tyre.
Zone F: tyre pressure for the emer-
gency spare wheel tyre.
A
A
BCD
EF
TYRE PRESSURE
Tyre safety and use of snow
chains
Refer to the information on “Tyres”
in Section 5 for the servicing con-
ditions and, depending on the ver-
sion, the use of chains.
Special note
For vehicles used fully laden
(Maximum Permissible All-up
Weight) and towing a trailer. The
maximum speed must be limited
to 60 mph (100 kph) and the tyre
pressure increased by 0.2 bar.
Refer to the information on “Weights”
in Section 6.
When they need to be re-
placed, only tyres of the
same make, size, type and
profile should be used.
They must: either be identical to
those fitted originally or conform
to those recommended by your
authorised dealer.

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Entretien de la carrosserie (X45 - H45 - J77 - X81 - X85 - B85 - C85 - S85 - X91 - B91 - K91 - D91 - X83 - X61 - X77 ph2 - K85 - X95 - B95 - D95 - K95 - J95 - R95 - L38 - ENG_NU_1057-1_H45_Ph3_Renault_4
BODYWORK MAINTENANCE (1/2)
– Allow rust to form following minor im-
pacts.
– Use solvents not approved by our
Technical Department to remove
stains as this could damage the
paintwork.
– Drive frequently in snow or muddy
conditions without washing the ve-
hicle, particularly under the wheel
arches and body. – minor impacts
You should take a minimum number of
precautions in order to safeguard your
vehicle against such risks and not to
lose the benefit of your vehicle’s anti-
corrosion protection.
What you should not do
– Degrease or clean mechanical com-
ponents (e.g. the engine compart-
ment), underneath the body, parts
with hinges (e.g. inside the fuel tank
flap) and painted plastic external
fittings (e.g. bumpers) using high-
pressure cleaning equipment or by
spraying on products not approved
by our Technical Department. If ade-
quate precautions are not taken, this
could give rise to corrosion or opera-
tional faults.
– Wash the vehicle in bright sunlight or
freezing temperatures.
– Scrape off mud or dirt without pre-
wetting.
– Allow dirt to accumulate. A well-maintained vehicle will last
longer. It is therefore recommended to
maintain the exterior of the vehicle reg-
ularly.
Protection against the effects
of corrosive agents
Although your vehicle has been treated
with very effective anti-corrosion prod-
ucts, it nevertheless remains subject to
the effects of:
– corrosives in the atmosphere
– atmospheric pollution (built-up
and industrial areas),
– saline atmospheres (near the
sea, particularly in hot weather),
– seasonal and damp climatic con-
ditions, (e.g.: road salt in winter,
water from road cleaners, etc.).
– abrasives
Wind-borne dust and sand, mud,
road grit thrown up by other vehi-
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Entretien de la carrosserie (X45 - H45 - J77 - X81 - X85 - B85 - C85 - S85 - X91 - B91 - K91 - D91 - X83 - X61 - X77 ph2 - K85 - X95 - B95 - D95 - K95 - J95 - R95 - L38 - ENG_NU_1057-1_H45_Ph3_Renault_4
– Before going through a roller type car
wash, return the windscreen wiper
stalk to the Park position (refer to
the information on the “Windscreen
wash/wipe” in Section 1). Check the
mounting of external accessories,
additional lights and mirrors, and
ensure that the wiper blades are se-
cured with adhesive tape.
Remove the radio aerial mast if your
vehicle is fitted with this equipment.
Remember to remove the tape and
refit the antenna after washing.
– Spray mechanical components,
hinges, etc. with products approved
by our Technical Department to
protect them after they have been
cleaned.
BODYWORK MAINTENANCE (2/2)
We have selected special products
to care for your vehicle and you can
obtain these from the manufactur-
er’s accessory outlets.
You should
– Observe the vehicle stopping dis-
tances when driving on gravelled
surfaces to prevent paint damage.
– Repair, or have repaired quickly,
areas where the paint has been
damaged, to prevent corrosion
spreading.
– Remember to visit the body shop
periodically if your vehicle has an
anti-corrosion warranty. Refer to the
Maintenance Document.
– Respect local regulations about
washing vehicles (e.g. do not wash
your vehicle on a public highway).– Wash your car frequently, with the
engine off, with cleaning products
recommended by our Technical
Department (never use abrasive
products) and be sure to jet-rinse off:
– spots of tree resin and industrial
grime;
– bird droppings, which cause a
chemical reaction with the paint
that rapidly discolours paint-
work and may even cause the
paint to peel off;
Wash the vehicle immediately to
remove these marks since it is im-
possible to remove them by pol-
ishing;
– salt, particularly in the wheel
arches and underneath the body
after driving in areas where the
roads have been gritted;
– mud in the wheel arches and un-
derneath the body which forms
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Contents 5 (X45 - H45 - Renault) ENG_NU_1057-1_H45_Ph3_Renault_5
Section 5: Practical advice
Puncture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Emergency spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Tyres (tyre and wheel safety, use in winter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Headlights (changing bulbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Rear lights and side lights (changing bulbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Interior lights (changing bulbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
battery: troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
RENAULT card: battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Wipers (replacing blades) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Operating faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

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Crevaison, roue de secours (X45 - H45 - Renault) ENG_NU_1057-1_H45_Ph3_Renault_5
PUNCTURE, EMERGENCY SPARE WHEEL
Emergency spare wheel 4This is located in the luggage compart-
ment. To access it:
– Open the tailgate, lift the floor
carpet 1, then remove the cover 2;
– unscrew mounting 3 by turning it an-
ticlockwise and remove it;
– if the vehicle is fitted with speaker 5,
remove the adhesive tape then place
it to the side;
– remove the emergency spare
wheel 4.
Vehicles fitted with an
emergency spare wheel
smaller than the four
other wheels:
– Never fit more than one emer-
gency spare wheel to the same
vehicle.
– Replace the emergency spare
wheel as soon as possible with a
wheel with the same dimensions
as the original.
– When this is fitted to the vehicle,
which must only be a temporary
measure, the driving speed must
not exceed the speed indicated
on the label on the wheel.
– Fitting an emergency spare
wheel may alter the way the ve-
hicle usually runs. Avoid sudden
acceleration or deceleration and
reduce your speed when corner-
ing.
– If snow chains must be used, fit
the emergency spare wheel on
the rear axle in order to have a
normal size wheel at the front
then check the tyre pressure.
If the emergency spare
wheel has been stored
for several years, have it
checked by your Dealer to
ensure that it is safe to use.
1
2
34
5
Special note
The tyre pressure monitor does not
check the emergency spare wheel
(the wheel replaced by the emergency
spare wheel disappears from the instru-
ment panel display).
Refer to the information on the “Tyre
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Bloc outils (X45 - H45 - Renault) ENG_NU_1057-1_H45_Ph3_Renault_5
TOOL KIT
The tools are located in the luggage
compartment under the luggage com-
partment carpet.
The tools included in the tool kit depend
on the vehicle.Jack 1
Fold the jack away correctly before
storing it in its housing.
Jack handle 2
Towing hitch 3
Refer to the information on “Towing” in
Section 5.
Wheelbrace 4
Allows the wheel bolts to be locked/un-
locked.
Note: depending on the vehicle, tools 2
and 4 are stored in a bag.
Do not leave the tools unsecured inside the vehicle as they may come
loose under braking. After use, check that all the tools are correctly
clipped into the tool kit, then position it correctly in its housing: there is a
risk of injury.
If wheel bolts are supplied in the tool kit, only use these bolts for the emergency
spare wheel: refer to the label affixed to the emergency spare wheel.
The jack is designed for wheel changing purposes only. Under no circumstances
should it be used for carrying out repairs underneath the vehicle or to gain access
to the underside of the vehicle.
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Changement de roue (X45 - H45 - Renault) ENG_NU_1057-1_H45_Ph3_Renault_5
Attach the wheelbrace 1 and the jack
handle 6 (in groove 5).
Turn the wheelbrace until the wheel lifts
off the ground.
CHANGING A WHEEL (1/2)
Vehicles equipped with
jack, wheelbrace and wheel
wrench
Use the wheelbrace 1 to slacken off
the wheel bolts. Fit it so that you press
downwards rather than pulling up-
wards.
Start cranking up jack 4 by hand to
align the base plate (which should sit
flat against the ground) and until the
jack head 3 is in the centre of mark 2.
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
Switch on the hazard warn-
ing lights.
Keep the vehicle away from
traffic and on a level sur-
face where it will not slip (if neces-
sary, place a solid support under the
jack base).
Apply the parking brake and engage
a gear (first or reverse, or P for auto-
matic transmissions).
Ask all the passengers to leave the
vehicle and keep them away from
traffic.
To prevent any risk of injury
or damage to the vehi-
cle, raise the jack until the
wheel you are replacing is
a maximum of 3 centimetres off the
ground.
If the vehicle is not equipped with a
jack, wheelbrace or wheel wrench,
these can be obtained from an ap-
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Undo the bolts and take off the wheel.
Fit the emergency spare wheel on the
central hub and turn it to locate the
mounting holes in the wheel and the
hub.
If bolts are supplied with the emergency
spare wheel, only use these bolts for
the emergency spare wheel. Tighten
the bolts, checking that the wheel is
correctly positioned on its hub and
lower the jack.
With the wheel on the ground, tighten
the screws as fully as possible and
check the tightness as soon as possi-
ble (tightening torque 108 N.m).
If you have a puncture, re-
place the wheel as soon as
possible.
A tyre which has been punc-
tured should always be inspected
(and repaired, where possible) by a
specialist.
Anti-theft bolt
If you use anti-theft bolts, fit these
nearest the valve (wheel embel-
lisher may not be able to fit).
If the vehicle is parked on
the hard shoulder, you must
warn other road users of
your vehicle’s presence
with a warning triangle or with other
devices as per the legislation apply-
ing to the country you are in.
CHANGING A WHEEL (2/2)