2016 RENAULT ESPACE tow

5.29
TOWING: breakdown (1/2)
Before towing, put the gearbox in neu-
tral, unlock the steering column and re-
lease the parking brake.
For vehicles fitted with an automatic
gearbox, if it is not possible to put the
gear lever into position N, please con-
sult an authorised dealer.
Steering column unlocking
Press the engine starter button for ap-
proximately two seconds , without de-
pressing the pedals.
The column is unlocked, the acces-
sory functions are supplied: the vehi-
cle lights can be used (indicators, brake
lights etc.). Always switch on the lights
when driving at night.
Once you have finished towing, press
the engine start button twice (risk of
running down the battery). The speed specified by current legis-
lation for towing must always be ob-
served. If your vehicle is the towing
vehicle, do not exceed the maximum
towing weight for your vehicle (refer to
the information on “Weights” in
Section 6).
Towing a vehicle with an
automatic gearbox
Transport the vehicle on a trailer or tow
it with the front wheels off the ground.
In exceptional circumstances
, you
may tow it with all four wheels on the
ground, only in a forward gear, with the
gear in neutral position N over a maxi-
mum distance of 50 miles and not ex-
ceeding a speed of 15 mph (25 km/h).

5.30
TOWING : breakdown (2/2)
Only use the front 1 and rear 4towing
points (never use the driveshafts or any
other part of the vehicle). These towing
points may only be used for towing:
never use them for lifting the vehicle di-
rectly or indirectly.Access to towing points
Front towing point
Press zone A and keep depressed
while pulling zone B to open flap 2.
Rear towing point
Press zone C then release to open
flap 5.
Tighten the tow eye 3 fully: as much
as possible by hand at first, then finish
tightening it using the wheelbrace.
When the engine is
stopped, steering and brak-
ing assistance are not op-
erational.Do not leave the tools unse-
cured inside the vehicle as
they may come loose under
braking.
4
5
3
C
Use only towing hitch 3 and the wheel-
brace or the lever located under the
2nd row right rear passenger footwell
(please refer to the information on the
“Tool kit” in Section 5).
– 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 ad- visable not to exceed 30 mph
(50 km/h).
2
B
A
1
3

6.1
Section 6: Technical specifications
Vehicle identification plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2
Engine identification plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.4
Engine specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.5
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.6
Towing weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.6
Replacement parts and repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.7
Service sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.8
Anticorrosion check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.14

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