
5.36
BATTERY: troubleshooting (1/2)
To avoid all risk of sparks:
– Ensure that any consumers (cour- tesy lights, etc.) are switched off
before disconnecting or reconnect-
ing the battery;
– when charging, stop the charger before connecting or disconnecting
the battery;
– to avoid creating a short circuit be- tween the terminals, do not place
metal objects on the battery;
– 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.
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 and consult a
doctor, if necessary.
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 during oper-
ations in close proximity. In addition,
the engine cooling fan may start to
operate at any moment. Risk of se-
rious injury.
Certain batteries may have
specific recharging require-
ments; consult your au-
thorised dealer. Avoid any
risk of sparks, as this could cause
a sudden explosion, and always
charge the battery in a well-venti-
lated area. Risk of serious injury.
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.
When many accessories are fitted to
the vehicle, have them connected to
the + after ignition feed.

5.40
TOWING: breakdown (1/3)
Before any towing, put the gears into
neutral (neutral position for vehicles
equipped with a manual gearbox or N
position for vehicles equipped with an
automatic gearbox).
Unlock the steering column; the igni-
tion key must be in “M” position (ig-
nition) to enable signalling (“Stop”
lights, hazard warning lights, etc.).
Always switch on the lights when
driving at night.
Release the parking brake.
It is also essential to observe the towing
regulations imposed by current legisla-
tion in your country. Please contact an
authorised dealer.
Front and rear towing pointsOnly use the front 1 and rear 2
towing points.
Depending on the vehicle, unclip the
cover 3 by inserting a flat tool under the
cover.
When the engine is stop-
ped, steering and braking
assistance are not opera-
tional.
Do not remove the key from
the ignition when the vehi-
cle is being towed.
– Use a rigid towing bar. If a rope or cable is used (where the law allows
this), the vehicle being towed must be able to brake.
– A vehicle must not be towed if it is not fit to be driven.
– Avoid accelerating or braking suddenly when towing, as this may result
in damage being caused to the vehicle.
– When towing a vehicle, it is advisable not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h).
– Do not push the vehicle if the steering column is locked.
These towing points may only be used
for towing: never use them for lifting the
vehicle directly or indirectly.
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5.45
OPERATING FAULTS (1/5)
The following advice will enable you to carry out quick, temporary repai\
rs. For safety reasons you should always contact
an approved dealer as soon as possible.
The starter is activatedPOSSIBLE CAUSESWHAT TO DO
Warning lights dim or fail to come on;
the starter does not run. Battery terminals disconnected,
oxidised or incorrectly secured.Retighten them, reconnect them or clean
them if they are oxidised.
Battery discharged or worn. Connect another battery to the faulty bat-
tery. Refer to the information on “Battery:
troubleshooting” in Section 5 or replace the
battery if necessary.
Do not push the vehicle if the steering
column is locked.
The engine will not start. Starting conditions are not fulfilled.Refer to the information on “Starting/stop-
ping the engine in Section 2.
The steering column remains locked. Steering wheel locked. To unlock, gently move the key and the
steering wheel (refer to the information on
the “Ignition switch” in Section 2).

5.47
OPERATING FAULTS (3/5)
On the roadPOSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO
Abnormal white smoke from the ex-
haust Mechanical fault: damaged cylinder
head gasket.
or Stop the engine.
Contact an approved dealer.
This is not necessarily a fault.
Smoke may be caused by
regeneration of the particle filter. Please refer to the information on “Special
features of diesel versions” in Section 2.
The power-assisted steering be-
comes heavy. Belt broken.
Have the belt replaced.
No power-assisted steering oil For maintenance operations on the power-
assisted steering, contact an authorised
dealer.
The “2WD” mode and electronic fault
warning lights come on. Fault in the 4-wheel drive system.
Drive as soon as possible at a moderate
speed to an approved dealer. The problem
may be resolved by replacing the wheels.
The system will not switch to “2WD”
or “4WD Lock” mode. “AUTO” mode
remains active. Fault in the 4-wheel drive system.
Contact an approved dealer as soon as
possible.

5.49
OPERATING FAULTS (5/5)
Electrical equipmentPOSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO
The wipers do not work. Wiper blades stuck. Free the blades before using the wipers.
Faulty electrical circuit. Consult an approved dealer.
The wiper does not stop. Faulty electrical controls. Consult an approved dealer.
Direction indicators flashing more
quickly. Blown bulb.
Replace the bulb.
The direction indicators do not work. Faulty electrical circuit. Consult an approved dealer.
The headlights do not switch on or off. Faulty electrical circuit or control. Consult an approved dealer
Traces of condensation in the lights. This is not a fault. Traces of condensa- tion are a natural phenomenon caused
by variations in temperature.
The traces will disappear slowly once the
lights are switched on.

7.2
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (2/5)
enginetechnical specifications .................................................. 6.6
engine coolant ..................................................................... 4.9
engine immobiliser (switch) ................................................. 2.2
engine oil ........................................................................\
..... 4.4
engine oil grade .........................................................4.5 → 4.7
engine oil level ...........................................................4.5 → 4.7
engine specifications ........................................................... 6.6
engine standby ..........................................................2.7 → 2.9
environment ............................................................\
........... 2.21
ESC: electronic stability control .............................2.34 → 2.37
F
4 wheel drive (4WD) ..............................................2.30 → 2.33
faults operating faults ................................................5.45 → 5.49
filter .................................................................\
................... 4.11 air filter ........................................................................\
. 4.11
diesel filter ........................................................... 1.70, 4.11
passenger compartment filter ...................................... 4.11
fitting a radio ...................................................................... 5.43
fittings ...............................................................\
.....3.16 → 3.19
fog lights ........................................................................\
.... 1.60
front passenger air bag deactivation ................................. 1.33
front seat adjustment .............................................. 1.11 – 1.12
front seats adjustment .......................................................1.10 → 1.12
fuel advice on fuel economy ...................................2.15 → 2.19
filling ................................................................\
............. 1.66
grade ..................................................................\
... 1.65, 6.6
fuel economy .........................................................2.15 → 2.19
fuel filler cap ...................................................................... 1.65
fuel grade..............................................................\
............. 1.65
fuel priming bulb ................................................................ 1.70
fuel tank .................................................................1.65 → 1.70fuel tank capacity ............................................................... 1.65
fuses ..................................................................\
....5.28 → 5.35
G
gear lever..............................................................\
............. 2.29
glove box ........................................................................\
... 3.18
grab handle.............................................................\
........... 3.13
H
handbrake...............................................................\
........... 2.29
hands-free telephone integrated control ............................ 3.29
hazard warning lights signal .............................................. 1.58
headlight beam adjustment .................................... 1.61 – 1.62
headlight flashers .............................................................. 1.58
headrest................................................................\
.... 1.10, 3.15
heating and air conditioning system ..........................3.2 → 3.7
heating system ..........................................................3.2 → 3.7
Hill Start Assist.......................................................2.34 → 2.37
horn ...................................................................\
................ 1.58
hubcap tool ........................................................................\
.. 5.2
I
ignition switch ...................................................................... 2.2
indicator lights........................................................\
............ 5.23
indicators .............................................................\
..... 1.58, 5.16
indicators: direction indicators ....................................................... 1.58
instrument panel ...........................................1.41 → 1.49, 1.49
interior trim maintenance ..................................................... 4.18 – 4.19
J
jack .................................................................. 5.2, 5.10 – 5.11
K
keys ........................................................................\
.... 1.2 – 1.3

7.3
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (3/5)
L
levels ................................................................4\
.4, 4.8 → 4.10
levels: coolant ................................................................\
........... 4.9
windscreen washer reservoir ....................................... 4.10
lifting the vehicle changing a wheel ............................... 5.2 – 5.4, 5.9 → 5.11
lighting: exterior .........................................1.59 – 1.60, 5.16 → 5.23
interior .......................................... 3.11 – 3.12, 5.24 → 5.27
lights .................................................................\
.....1.59 → 1.62
additional .............................................................\
........ 5.17
adjustment ........................................................ 1.61 – 1.62
lights: adjusting ........................................................... 1.61 – 1.62
brake lights .................................................................. 5.18
daytime running lights .................................................. 5.16
dipped beam headlights ...................................... 1.59, 5.16
direction indicators .............................................. 1.58, 5.16
fog lights ............................................................. 1.60, 5.17
hazard warning ............................................................ 1.58
main beam headlights ......................................... 1.59, 5.16
reversing lights ............................................................. 5.18
side lights ............................................................ 1.59, 5.16
locking the doors ................................................................. 1.4
LPG ............. 1.68 – 1.69, 2.3, 2.12 → 2.14, 3.26, 5.28 → 5.35
M
maintenance ............................................................\
.......... 2.20
maintenance: bodywork .......................................................... 4.16 – 4.17
interior trim ........................................................ 4.18 – 4.19
mechanical ..................................4.4, 4.8, 4.14, 6.9 → 6.14
map reading lights .................................................. 3.11 – 3.12
methods of restraint in addition to the front seat belts ..............
1.17 → 1.19, 1.21 mirrors ................................................................\
............... 3.13
multimedia equipment ....................................................... 3.29
N
navigation .............................................................\
............. 3.29
navigation system .............................................................. 3.29
O
oil change ..................................................................4.5 → 4.7
opening the doors ....................................................... 1.8 – 1.9
operating faults ......................................................5.45 → 5.49
overspeed buzzer ................................................... 1.48 – 1.49
P
paintwork maintenance ..................................................... 4.16 – 4.17
reference ..............................................................\
.......... 6.2
parking distance control.........................................2.49 → 2.52
power-assisted steering............................................ 1.56, 4.10
power-assisted steering pump........................................... 4.10
practical advice .....................1.70, 3.26, 5.2 – 5.4, 5.9 → 5.37,
5.39 → 5.43, 5.45 → 5.49
puncture.................................................. 5.3 – 5.4, 5.10 – 5.11
R
radio...................................................................\
................ 3.29 fitting a radio ................................................................ 5.43
radio frequency remote control/key use ....................................................................\
............. 1.2
rear bench seat......................................................3.2\
0 → 3.22
rear parcel shelf ................................................................. 3.27
rear screen de-icing/demisting ..................................3.4 → 3.6
rear seats functions ..........................................................3.20\
→ 3.22
rear view camera .................................................... 2.51 – 2.52
rear view mirrors ................................................................ 1.36

7.4
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (4/5)
remote control door lockingbatteries ..............................................................\
......... 5.38
remote control door locking unit ................................1.2 → 1.4
remote engine start-up ............................................... 1.2 – 1.3
RENAULT ANTI-INTRUDER DEVICE (RAID) ..................... 1.7
replacement parts ................................................................ 6.8
reverse gear selecting ..............................................................\
......... 2.29
reversing sensor ..................................................... 2.49 – 2.50
roof bars ........................................................................\
.... 3.28
roof rack roof bars ....................................................................... 3.28
running in ........................................................................\
..... 2.2
S
seat belts ...............................................................1.13 → 1.21
service sheets..........................................................\
6.9 → 6.14
signals and lights .................................................... 1.59 – 1.60
speakers location ...............................................................\
......... 5.43
special features of diesel versions.....................................\
2.11
special features of LPG versions ..... 2.12 → 2.14, 5.28 → 5.35
special features of petrol vehicles ..................................... 2.10
speed limiter ..........................................................2.38 → 2.40
starting ...............................................................\
........2.3 → 2.6
starting the engine .....................................................2.2 → 2.9
steering wheel adjustment .............................................................\
...... 1.56
Stop & Start ...............................................................2.7 → 2.9
Stop & Start function..................................................2.7 → 2.9
storage compartment.............................................3.16 → 3.19
storage compartments ...........................................3.16 → 3.19
sun visor ........................................................................\
.... 3.13
T
tailgate ...............................................................\
....3.23 → 3.25tanks and reservoirs
brake fluid ...................................................................... 4.8
coolant ................................................................\
........... 4.9
tanks and reservoirs: windscreen washer ...................................................... 4.10
technical specifications .......................................6.2, 6.6 → 6.8
telephone ..............................................................\
............. 3.29
towing .................................................................\
................. 6.7 breakdown .......................................................5.40 → 5.42
towing equipment ......................................................... 3.26
towing a caravan ................................................................. 6.7
towing hitch............................................................\
5.40 → 5.42
towing rings ............................................................ 3.24 – 3.25
towing weights ..................................................................... 6.7
traction control .......................................................2.34 → 2.37
transporting children ..............................................1.22 → 1.32
transporting objects in the luggage compartment ............................. 3.24 – 3.25
trims ..................................................................\
................... 5.9
trip computer and warning system.........................1.50 → 1.55
tyre inflation kit......................................................\
.....5.5 → 5.8
tyre pressure.............................2.22 → 2.28, 4.12 – 4.13, 5.13
tyre pressure loss warning.....................................2.22 → 2.28
tyre pressures ......................................................... 4.12 – 4.13
tyres ............................. 2.22 → 2.28, 4.12 – 4.13, 5.12 → 5.15
V
variable power-assisted steering ....................................... 1.56
vehicle identification ............................................................ 6.2
vehicle identification plates ........................................6.2 → 6.4
ventilation air conditioning ...................................................... 3.2 – 3.3
heating and air conditioning system ....................3.4 → 3.7
W
warning buzzer .................................................................. 1.60