2016 RENAULT ESPACE ignition

5.23
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.
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.
Special procedures may be
required to charge some
batteries. Contact your au-
thorised dealer.
Avoid all risk of sparks which may
cause an immediate explosion, and
charge the battery in a well-venti-
lated area. Risk of serious injury.
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. If necessary,
consult a doctor.
Ensure that naked flames, red hot
objects and sparks do not come into
contact with the battery as there is a
risk of explosion. There is a risk of
explosion.
The engine may be hot when car-
rying out operations in close prox-
imity. In addition, the engine cooling
fan can come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.
Before performing any
action in the engine com-
partment, the ignition must
be switched off by pressing
the engine stop button (please see
the information on “Starting, stop-
ping the engine” in Section 2).

5.24
Starting the vehicle using the
battery from another vehicle
If you have to use the battery from an-
other vehicle to start, obtain suitable
jump leads (with a large cross section)
from an approved dealer or, if you al-
ready have jump leads, ensure that
they are in perfect condition.
The two batteries must have an iden-
tical nominal voltage of 12 volts. The
battery supplying the current should
have a capacity (amp-hours, Ah) which
is at least the same as that of the dis-
charged battery.
Ensure that there is no risk of contact
between the two vehicles (risk of short
circuiting when the positive terminals
are connected) and that the discharged
battery is properly connected. Switch
off your vehicle ignition.
Start the engine of the vehicle supply-
ing the current and run it at a moderate
speed.
BATTERY: troubleshooting (2/2)
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B
A
1
Lift the red cover on box 1 located
behind the battery.
Connect the positive cable A to sup-
port 3 (+) located under the box
cover 1, then to terminal 5 (+) of the
battery supplying the current.
Connect the negative cable B to ter-
minal 4 (–) of the battery supplying the
current, then to the metal cable 2 (–).
Start the engine, and as soon as it starts
running, disconnect cables A and B in
reverse order ( 2 - 4 - 5 - 3).
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2
Check that there is no con-
tact between leads A and B
and that the positive lead A
is not touching any metal
parts on the vehicle supplying the
current.
Risk of injury and/or damage to the
vehicle.

5.27
WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES: replacement (1/2)
Windscreen wiper blades 1
With the ignition on and the engine
switched off, lower the windscreen
wiper stalk fully: the blades stop slightly
away from the bonnet.
Lift wiper arm 3 , press button 2 to re-
lease the blade.
Refitting
Slide the blade along the arm until
it clips on. Check that it is correctly
locked in place. Lower the windscreen
wiper arm carefully.
1
2
3
With the ignition on, return the wind-
screen wiper stalk to the stop position.
The blade on the driver’s side must
always be above the passenger blade.
If this is not the case, a quick sweep of
the windscreen wipers should be per-
formed once the vehicle is travelling at
over 4 mph (7 km/h).
Note: Before restarting your vehicle,
lower the windscreen wiper blades
onto the windscreen to avoid any risk
of damaging the bonnet or the wipers.
– In frosty weather, make
sure that the wiper blades
are not stuck by ice (to
avoid the risk of the motor
overheating or damaging the
blades).
– Check the condition of the wiper
blades.
Replace the wiper blades as soon
as they begin to lose efficiency
(approximately once a year).
Whilst changing the blade, take care
not to drop the arm onto the window
after it has been removed as this
may break the window.

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.

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