2016 RENAULT ESPACE tyre pressure

5.13
TYRES (2/3)
Tyre pressures
Adhere to the tyre pressures (including
the emergency spare wheel). The tyre
pressures should be checked at least
once a month and additionally before
any long journey (refer to the label af-
fixed to the edge of the driver’s door).The pressures should be checked cold:
ignore higher pressures which may be
reached in hot weather or following a
high speed journey.
If the tyre pressures cannot be checked
when the tyres are
cold, increase the
pressures from 0.2 to 0.3 bar (or 3 PSI).
Never deflate a hot tyre.
Special note
Depending on the vehicle, there may
be an adapter which needs to be posi-
tioned on the valve before air is added. Vehicle fitted with a tyre pressure
monitoring system
In cases of under-inflation (puncture,
low pressure, etc.), warning light

lights up on the instrument panel.
Please refer to the information on the
“Tyre pressure monitoring system” in
Section 2.
Emergency spare wheel
Refer to the information on “Puncture”
and “Changing a wheel” in Section 5.
Incorrect tyre pressures
lead to abnormal tyre wear
and unusually hot running.
These are factors which
may seriously affect safety and lead
to:
– poor road holding,
– risk of bursting or tread separa- tion.
The pressure depends on the load
and the speed of use. Adjust the
pressure according to the condi-
tions of use (refer to the label affixed
to the edge of the driver’s door).
Please be aware that a
poorly tightened or miss-
ing valve cap can make the
tyres less airtight and lead
to pressure loss.
Always use valve caps identical to
those fitted originally and tighten
them fully.

5.14
TYRES (3/3)
For safety reasons, this op-
eration must be carried out
by a specialist.
Fitting different tyres may
change your vehicle as follows:
– it may mean that your vehicle no longer conforms to current regu-
lations;
– it may change the way it handles when cornering;
– it may cause the steering to be heavy;
– It may affect the use of snow chains.
Use in winter
Chains
For safety reasons, fitting snow
chains to the rear axle is strictly for-
bidden.
Chains cannot be fitted to tyres which
are larger than those originally fitted to
the vehicle.
Snow or Winter tyres
We would recommend that these be
fitted to all four wheels to ensure that
your vehicle retains maximum adhe-
sion.
Warning : These tyres sometimes have
a specific direction of rotation and a
maximum speed index which may be
lower than the maximum speed of your
vehicle.
Snow chains may only be
fitted to tyres of the same
size as those originally
fitted to your vehicle.
In all cases, we would recommend
that you contact an authorised
dealer who will be able to advise you
on the choice of equipment which is
most suitable for your vehicle.
Changing a wheel
As the tyre pressure moni-
tor may take several min-
utes to correctly determine
the positions of the wheels and the
pressure values after driving, check
the tyre pressures following any op-
eration.
Studded tyres
This type of equipment may only be
used for a limited period and as laid
down by local legislation. It is neces-
sary to observe the speed specified by
current legislation.
These tyres must, at a minimum, be
fitted to the two front wheels.
19” wheels and larger
cannot be fitted with
chains.
If you wish to use special
equipment, please consult an au-
thorised dealer.
Fitting new tyres

5.33
OPERATING FAULTS (3/6)
On the roadPOSSIBLE CAUSESWHAT TO DO
Vibrations. Tyres 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 ap-
proved Dealer.
White smoke from the exhaust. In the diesel version, this is not neces-
sarily a fault. Smoke may be caused
by particle filter regeneration. Please refer to the information on “Special
features of diesel versions” in Section 2.
Smoke under the bonnet. Short-circuit or cooling system leak. Stop, switch off the ignition, stand away
from the vehicle 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 in-
formation 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.

6.6
WEIGHTS (in kg)
The weights indicated are for a basic vehicle without options: they may \
vary depending on your vehicle’s equipment.
Consult an approved Dealer.
Maximum Permissible All-Up Weight (MMAC)
Gross Train Weight (MTR)
Maximum permissible all-up weight (MMTA)Weights are indicated on the vehicle identification plate (refer
to the information on “Vehicle identification plates” in Section 6)
Braked Trailer Weight* found by calculating: MTR - MMAC
Unbraked Trailer Weight* 750
Permissible nose weight* 80
Permissible load on the roof with the carrying device 80 kg (including the carrying device)
* Towing weight (towing a caravan, boat, etc.)
Towing is prohibited when the MTR - MMAC calculation is equal to zero, or\
when the MTR is equal to zero (or is not listed) on t he
identification plate.
– It is important to comply with the towing weights, governed by local leg\
islation in each country and, in particular, laid down in the Road Traffic Regulations. Contact an approved Dealer about any towing equipment.
– When towing, under no circumstances may the total train weight (vehicle + trailer) be exceeded . However the following is
permitted:
– rear axle MMTA exceeded by no more than 15%,
– maximum MMAC exceeded by no more than 10% or 100 kg (whichever is reach\
ed first).
In either case, the maximum speed of the towing assembly must not exceed\
60 mph (100 km/h) and the tyre pressure must be increased by 0.2 bar (3 PSI).
– The engine output and climbing capability are reduced with altitude. You need to reduce the total train weight by 10% at an a l-
titude of 1,000 metres and by an additional 10% for each 1,000 metres th\
ereafter.

7.5
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (5/5)
sun visor ........................................................................\
.... 3.23
sunroof.................................................................\
..3.18 → 3.20
suspension .............................................................\
........... 2.73
suspension with controlled damping.................................. 2.73
switching on the vehicle ignition .......................................... 2.4
T
tailgate ...............................................3.36 → 3.41, 3.43 – 3.44
tanks and reservoirs brake fluid ...................................................................... 4.8
coolant ................................................................\
........... 4.7
tanks and reservoirs: windscreen washer ........................................................ 4.9
technical specifications ..............................................6.4 → 6.7
telephone ................................................................ 3.49 – 3.50
temperature regulation ............................................ 3.7 → 3.11
tool kit ........................................................................\
. 5.8 – 5.9
towing driving ................................................................\
.......... 2.35
breakdown ........................................................ 5.29 – 5.30
towing equipment ......................................................... 3.45
towing a caravan ............................................. 3.44 – 3.45, 6.6
towing equipment fitting ................................................................\
............ 3.45
towing hitch............................................................\
. 5.29 – 5.30
towing rings .............................................................. 3.44, 3.47
towing weights ..................................................................... 6.6
traction control .......................................................2.26 → 2.37
trailer driving assistance .................................................... 2.35
trailer driving: assistance ................................................... 2.35
trailer: driving assistance ................................................... 2.35
transporting children ..........................1.35 – 1.36, 1.38 → 1.54
transporting objects in the luggage compartment ........................................ 3.44
luggage net ....................................................... 3.46 – 3.47
trims ..................................................................\
................... 5.9 trip computer and warning system... 1.60
→ 1.65, 1.70 → 1.79
tyre inflation kit......................................................\
.....5.5 → 5.7
tyre pressure.............................2.23 → 2.25, 4.12 – 4.13, 5.13
tyre pressure monitor.............................................2.23 → 2.25
tyre pressures ...........................2.23 → 2.25, 4.12 – 4.13, 4.13
tyres .................... 2.20, 2.23 → 2.25, 4.12 – 4.13, 5.12 → 5.14
U
unlocking the doors .................................................1.8 → 1.10
V
ventilation .......................................................3.7 → 3.13, 3.13
W
warning buzzer ................................................ 1.11, 1.85, 1.88
warning lights................................... 1.60 → 1.65, 1.70 → 1.79
washing .................................................................. 4.14 – 4.15
weights ................................................................\
................ 6.6
wheelbrace ................................................................. 5.8 – 5.9
wheels (safety) ......................................................5.12 → 5.14
windscreen de-icing/demisting .......................................... 3.11
windscreen washer .......................................... 1.97 – 1.98, 4.9
wiper blades ........................................................... 5.27 – 5.28
wipers blades ............................................................... 5.27 – 5.28