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– lift one side of the parcel shelf;
– pull the parcel shelf towards you (movement B), beginning with the
part most raised.
To refit, proceed in the reverse order to
removal.
REAR PARCEL SHELF
1
Removal
– Unhook the two straps 1 of the door of the boot;
– lift the parcel shelf 2 to half height in order to unclip it (movement A);
B
A
2
Do not place any objects,
especially heavy or hard
objects, on the parcel shelf.
These may pose a risk to
the vehicle occupants if the driver
has to brake suddenly or if the vehi-
cle is involved in an accident.
2
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4.14
Respect local regulations about wash-
ing vehicles (e.g. do not wash your ve-
hicle on a public highway).
Observe the vehicle stopping distances
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 pe-
riodically in order to maintain your
anti-corrosion warranty. Refer to the
Maintenance Document.
If it is necessary to clean mechani-
cal components, hinges, etc., spray
them 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.
Using a roller type car wash
Return the windscreen wiper stalk to
the Park position (refer to the informa-
tion on the “Windscreen washer, wiper”
in Section 1). Check the mounting of
external accessories, additional lights
and mirrors, and ensure that the wiper
blades are secured 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.
Cleaning the headlights
As the headlights are made of plastic
“glass”, use a soft cloth or cotton wool
to clean them. If this does not clean
them properly, moisten the cloth with
soapy water, then wipe clean with a soft
damp cloth or cotton wool.
Finally, carefully dry off with a soft dry
cloth.
Cleaning products containing alco-
hol must not be used.
Vehicles with a matte paint
finish
This type of paint requires certain pre-
cautions.
Do not do the following
– use wax-based products (polishing);
– rub hard;
– wash the vehicle in a roller-type car
wash;
– wash the vehicle using a high-pres-
sure device;
– attach stickers to the paintwork (risk
of leaving marks).
You should do the following
Wash the vehicle by hand using plenty
of water, using a soft cloth or a gentle
sponge.
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5.10
Tyre and wheel safety
The tyres are the only contact between
the vehicle and the road, so it is essen-
tial to keep them in good condition. You
must make sure that your tyres con- -
form to local road traffic regulations.When the tyre tread has been worn
to the level of the warning strips, they
become visible
2: it is then neces-
sary to replace your tyres because the
tread rubber is now only 1.6 mm deep
at most, resulting in poor road hold-
ing on wet roads.
An overloaded vehicle, long journeys
by motorway, particularly in very hot
weather, or continual driving on poorly
surfaced minor roads will lead to more
rapid tyre wear and affect safety.
Maintaining the tyres
The tyres must be in good condition
and the tread form must have sufficient
depth; tyres approved by our Technical
Department have wear warning strips
1 which are indicators moulded into
the tread at several points.
TYRES (1/3)
For your safety, please re-
spect the speed limit.
When they need to be re-
placed, only tyres of the
same make, size, type and profile
should be used on a single axle.
They must: either have a load ca-
pacity and a speed capacity at
least equal to the original tyres,
or correspond to those recom-
mended by your authorised
dealer.
Failure to heed these instructions
could endanger your safety and
affect your vehicle’s roadworthi-
ness.
Risk of loss of control of the ve-
hicle.
Incidents which occur when
driving, such as striking the
kerb, may damage the tyres
and wheel rims, and could
also lead to misalignment of the
front or rear axle geometry. In this
case, have the condition of these
checked by an approved dealer.
1
2
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5.20
Operating faultsIf the battery is too weak to ensure cor-
rect operation, you can still start (insert
the RENAULT card in the card reader)
and lock/unlock the vehicle (refer to the
information on "Locking/unlocking the
doors" in Section 1).
RENAULT CARD: battery
Replacing the batteryWhen the message “KEYCARD
BATTERY LOW” appears on the in-
strument panel, replace the RENAULT
card battery, press button 1 pulling
on emergency key 2 , then unclip the
cover 3 using tab 4.
Remove the battery by pressing on one
side (movement A) and by lifting the
other (movement B) then replace it, en-
suring the polarity and model, shown
on cover 3 are respected.
Do not throw away your
used batteries; give them to
an organisation responsible
for collecting and recycling
batteries.
1
2
When refitting, proceed in the reverse
order, then press one of the buttons on
the card four times, close to the vehicle:
the next time the vehicle is started, the
message will disappear.
Note: it is not advisable to touch the
electronic circuit or contacts on the
RENAULT card when replacing the bat-
tery.
A
B
3
The batteries are available from approved Dealers, and their service lif\
e approxi-
mately two years. Check that there is no dye on the battery: risk of an \
incorrect
electrical contact.
4
Check that the cover is clipped shut.
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5.23
Number Allocation
1 Power-assisted steering,
heated front seat, radio
2 Injection, daytime running
lights
3 Airbag
4 Automatic gearbox
5 Dipped beam headlights
6 Front fog lights, side lights,
main beam headlights
7 Horn
8 Left-hand main beam
headlight
9 Right-hand main beam
headlight
10 Right-hand dipped beam
headlights, right-hand
daytime running lights
11 Left-hand dipped beam
headlight
12 Left-hand side lights, front
left- and right-hand side
lights, left-hand daytime
running lights
13 Right-hand side lights, front
fog lights, rear left- and
right-hand side lights
FUSES (3/3)
Number Allocation
14 Rear windscreen wiper
15 Power-assisted steering
16 Headlight beam adjustment,
injection
17 Daytime running lights,
brake lights
18 Headlight beam adjustment,
brake lights
19 Door mirrors
20 ABS, ESP
21 Interior lighting
22 Vehicle On/Off button
23 Radio
24 Passenger compartment
ECU
25 Passenger compartment
ECU
26 Direction indicator lightsNumber Allocation
27 Central locking of opening
elements
28 UCE energy management
29 UCE energy management
30 Alarm
31 Instrument panel
32 Cigarette lighter
33 Rear fog lights
34 Front seat heating
35 Rear screen de-icer
36 Towbar
37 Front windscreen wiper
38 Empty location
39 Front windscreen wiper
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5.28
Lower tab 3, by pressing on either
side A.
Then push the blade forwards B, to re-
lease hook 4.
To refit
To refit the wiper blade, proceed in re-
verse order to removal. Make sure that
the blade is correctly locked in position.
For vehicles equipped with the auto-
matic windscreen wiper function, lift the
windscreen wiper stalk fully: the front
windscreen wiper blades will settle
down onto the bonnet.
Replacing windscreen wiper
blades 1
With the ignition on and the engine
stopped:
– for vehicles equipped with the au- tomatic windscreen wiper function,
lower the windscreen wiper stalk
fully: they stop slightly away from the
bonnet;
– lift the wiper arm 2;
– turn blade 1.
WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES (1/2)
2
1
4
3B
A
A
Check the condition of the wiper
blades. You are responsible for their
service life:
– clean the blades, windscreen and
rear screen regularly with soapy
water;
– do not use them when the wind- screen or rear screen are dry;
– free them from the windscreen or rear screen when they have not
been used for a long time.
– 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.
They should be replaced as soon
as they become less efficient: ap-
proximately once a year.
When changing the blade, when it
has been removed, do not let the
wiper arm fall against the window:
risk of breaking the window.
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6.2
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION PLATES
A
B
The information shown on the ve-
hicle identification plate should be
quoted on all correspondence or
orders.
The presence and location of the in-
formation depends on the vehicle.
Vehicle identification plate A
1 Manufacturer name.
2 EC design number or approval
number.
3 Identification number.
Depending on the vehicle, this
information is also given on
marking B.
4 MAM (Maximum Authorised
Mass).
5 GTW (Gross train weight: vehicle
fully loaded, with trailer).
6 MPAW (Maximim Permissible
Weight) for front axle.
7 MPAW on rear axle.
8 Reserved for related or additional
entries.
9 Diesel exhaust emissions.
10 Paint reference (colour code).
A
97
8
10
5
1
2
3
4
6