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. 
         
        
        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. 
         
        
        7.2
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (2/5)
doors/tailgate .........................................1.8 → 1.11, 1.14, 3.25
driver’s position .................................................... 1.44  → 1.50
driving .............................. 2.2  → 2.5, 2.9 → 2.17, 2.20 → 2.41
driving position settings............................................................ 1.20  → 1.22
driving recommendations ..................................... 2.15  → 2.17
E
electric beam height adjustment ........................................ 1.71
electric windows ..................................................... 3.18 – 3.19
electronic parking brake ....................................... 2.12  → 2.14
electronic stability control: ESC ............................ 2.24  → 2.27
emergency brake assist........................................ 2.24  → 2.27
emergency braking ............................................... 2.24  → 2.27
emergency key ........................................................... 1.2 – 1.3
emergency spare wheel ...................................................... 5.2
engine coolant ..................................................................... 4.9
engine oil ......................................................... 1.50, 4.4  → 4.8
engine oil capacity .................................................... 4.6  → 4.8
engine oil level .......................................................... 4.4  → 4.8
engine standby ......................................................... 2.6  → 2.8
engine start/stop button ............................................ 2.3  → 2.5
environment ............................................................\
........... 2.19
ESC: electronic stability control ............................ 2.24  → 2.27
external temperature ......................................................... 1.66
F
faults operating faults ............................................... 5.31  → 5.36
filter air filter ........................................................................\
. 4.11
diesel filter .................................................................... 4.11
oil filter .......................................................... 4.7 – 4.8, 4.11
particle filter.........................................................\
......... 1.50
passenger compartment filter ...................................... 4.11
fittings ..................................................................... 3.22 – 3.23 fog lights ............................................................... 5.15 
→ 5.17
front passenger air bag deactivation ................................. 1.40
front seat adjustment ......................................................... 1.16
front seats adjustment .................................. 1.15 – 1.16, 1.20  → 1.22
with electric controls..................................................\
... 1.17
with manual controls .................................................... 1.16
fuel advice on fuel economy ............................................... 2.15
capacity ...............................................................\
......... 1.74
consumption............................................. 1.49, 1.55 – 1.56
filling ....................................................... 1.48,  1.74  → 1.76
grade ............................................................... 1.74  → 1.76
fuel consumption ..................... 1.49, 1.55 – 1.56, 2.15  → 2.17
fuel economy ........................................................ 2.15  → 2.17
fuel filler cap ......................................................... 1.74  → 1.76
fuel level ........................................................................\
.... 1.51
fuel tank capacity ........................................................... 1.74  → 1.76
fuel tank capacity .................................................. 1.74  → 1.76
fuses ....................................................................... 5.22 – 5.23
G
gear lever..............................................................\
............. 2.11
H
handbrake...............................................................\
.. 1.48, 2.11
hands-free telephone integrated control ............................ 3.30
hazard warning lights signal ................................... 1.67 – 1.68
headlight beam adjustment ............................................... 1.71
headlight flashers .............................................................. 1.67
headlight washer ............................................................... 1.73
headrest................................................................\
............. 1.15
heating and air conditioning system .................................. 3.17
heating system ..................................................... 3.10  → 3.16
hill descent control ................................................ 2.24  → 2.27