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5.21
The bulbs are under pres-
sure and can break when
replaced.
Risk of injury.
Luggage compartment light
Unclip the light at 4 using a flat-blade
screwdriver or similar. Disconnect the light.
Press tab
5 to release lens 7 and
access bulb 6.
Bulb type: W5W.
INTERIOR LIGHTING: changing bulbs (2/2)
4
567
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5.23
FUSES (2/2)
Some accessories are protected by
fuses located in the engine compart-
ment in fuse box C.
However, because of their reduced ac-
cessibility, we advise you to have your
fuses replaced by an approved Dealer.Allocation of fuses
(the presence of certain fuses depends
on the vehicle equipment level)
1 Retractable roof;
2 Electronic parking brake;
3 Passenger compartment electrics
control unit;
4 Passenger compartment control unit;
5 Driver’s electric window;
6 Passenger compartment unit;
7 Passenger compartment unit;
8 Navigation system; 9 Rear screen wiper;
10 and 11
Rear electric windows;
12 ABS/ESC ;
13 Passenger electric window;
14 Steering column control, opening
element audible warning unit;
15 Heated door mirrors;
16 Radio;
17 Rear seat accessories socket;
18 Accessories socket or cigarette
lighter.
C
1
2
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
3
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5.24
BATTERY: troubleshooting (1/2)
To avoid all risk of sparks:
– Ensure that any electrical consumers (courtesy lights, etc.) are switched
off before disconnecting or recon-
necting the battery.
– When charging, stop the charger before connecting or disconnecting
the battery.
– Do not place metal objects on the battery to avoid creating a short cir-
cuit between the terminals.
– Always wait at least one minute after the engine has been switched off
before disconnecting a battery.
– Make sure that you reconnect the battery terminals after refitting.
Connecting a battery charger
The battery charger must be com-
patible with a battery with nominal
voltage of 12 volts.
Do not disconnect the battery when the
engine is running. Follow the instruc-
tions given by the manufacturer of
the battery charger you are using.
Special procedures may be
required to charge some
batteries. Contact your ap-
proved dealer.
Avoid all risk of sparks which may
cause an immediate explosion, and
charge the battery in a well-venti-
lated area. Risk of serious injury.
Handle the battery with care
as it contains sulphuric acid,
which must not come into
contact with eyes or skin. If
it does, wash the affected area with
plenty of cold water. If necessary,
consult a doctor.
Ensure that naked flames, red hot
objects and sparks do not come into
contact with the battery as there is a
risk of explosion.
The engine may be hot when car-
rying out operations in close prox-
imity. In addition, the engine cooling
fan can come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.
Before performing any
action in the engine com-
partment, the ignition must
be switched off by pressing
the engine stop button (please see
the information on “Starting, stop-
ping the engine” in Section 2).
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5.28
WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES
Check the condition of the wiper
blades. You are responsible for their
service life:
– clean the blades and the wind-screen regularly with soapy
water;
– do not use them when the wind- screen is dry;
– free them from the windscreen when they have not been used
for a long time.1
2A
3
Replacing windscreen wiper
blades 1
With the ignition on and engine
switched off, lower the windscreen
wiper stalk completely: they stop
slightly away from the bonnet.
Lift wiper arm 3, pull tab 2 (move-
ment A) and push the blade upwards.
To refit
Slide the blade along the arm until it
clips on. Make sure that the blade is
correctly locked in position.
– In frosty weather, make
sure that the wiper blades
are not stuck by ice (to
avoid the risk of the motor
overheating).
– 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.
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5.29
TOWING: breakdown (1/2)
Before towing, unlock the steering
column: with the clutch depressed,
engage first gear (lever in position N
or R for vehicles with automatic trans-
missions), insert the RENAULT card in
the card reader then press the engine
start button for two seconds.
Reposition the lever to neutral (posi-
tion N for vehicles fitted with an auto-
matic gearbox).
The column is unlocked, the acces-
sory functions are supplied: the vehi-
cle lights can be used (indicators, brake
lights etc.). At night the vehicle must
have its lights on.
Once you have finished towing, press
the engine start button twice (risk of
running down the battery). The speed specified by current legisla-
tion for towing must always be obser-
ved. If your vehicle is the towing vehi-
cle, do not exceed the maximum towing
weight for your vehicle (refer to the in-
formation on “Weights” in Section 6).
Towing a vehicle with an
automatic gearbox
With the engine switched off, the trans-
mission is no longer lubricated. It is pre-
ferable to tow this type of vehicle on a
trailer or tow it with the front wheels off
the ground.
Under exceptional circumstances,
you may tow the vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground, only going
forward, with the gear lever in the N po-
sition, and for a distance not exceeding
50 miles (80 km).
If the lever is stuck in P ,
even though you are de-
pressing the brake pedal,
the lever can be released
manually. To do this, insert a rigid
rod in the hole 2, press the rod and
unlocking button 1 located on the
lever simultaneously.
1
2
Do not remove the
RENAULT card from the
reader when the vehicle is
being towed.
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5.32
OPERATING FAULTS (2/6)
The starter is activatedPOSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO
The instrument panel indicator lights
are weak or fail to light up and the
starter does not turn. Battery terminals not tight,
battery terminals discon-
nected or oxidised.Retighten or reconnect the terminals, or clean them
if they are oxidised.
Discharged battery or not
operational. Connect another battery to the faulty battery. Refer to
information on “Battery: troubleshooting” in Section 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
fulfilled.Please refer to the information on “Starting, stopping
the engine” in Section 2.
The hands-free RENAULT
card does not work. Insert the card in the card reader in order to start the
engine.
Please refer to the information on “Starting, stopping
the engine” in Section 2.
The engine cannot be switched off. Card not detected. Insert the card in card reader.
Electronic fault. Press the starter button quickly five times. The engine
can be restarted by pressing on the clutch pedal if the
Stop and Start function is activated.
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5.33
OPERATING FAULTS (3/6)
On the roadPOSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO
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 authorised dealer.
Coolant boiling in the coolant
reservoir. Mechanical fault: damaged cylin-
der head gasket. Stop the engine.
Contact an approved dealer.
Smoke under the bonnet. Short-circuit or cooling system
leak. Stop, switch off the ignition, stand away from the ve-
hicle and contact an approved dealer.
The oil pressure warning light
comes on: while cornering or braking The level is too low. Top up the engine oil level (refer to the information
on “Engine oil level: topping up/filling” in Section 4).
is slow to go out or remains lit
under acceleration Loss of oil pressure.
Stop the vehicle and contact an approved dealer.
White smoke from the exhaust. In the diesel version, this is nec-
essarily a fault. Smoke may be
caused by particle filter regenera-
tion. Please refer to the information on “Special features
of diesel versions” in Section 2.
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5.34
OPERATING FAULTS (4/6)
On the roadPOSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO
Steering becomes heavy. Assistance overheating. Consult an approved dealer.
The engine overheats. The
coolant temperature indica-
tor is in the warning zone and
warning light
® comes on. Engine cooling fan not working. Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and contact an
approved dealer.
Coolant leaks. Check the coolant reservoir: it should contain fluid.
If there is no coolant, consult an approved dealer as
soon as possible.
Vibrations. T yres not inflated to correct pres-
sures, incorrectly balanced or dam-
aged. Check the tyre pressures: if this is not the problem,
have them checked by an approved dealer.
Radiator:
If there is a significant lack of coolant, remember that it must never b\
e topped up using cold coolant while
the engine is very warm. After any procedure on the vehicle which has involved even partial drain\
ing of the cooling
system, it must be refilled with a new mixture prepared in the correct p\
roportions. Reminder: only products approved
by our Technical Department may be used for this purpose.