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5.31
WIPER BLADES: replacing
Windscreen wiper blades 1With the ignition on and engine 
switched off, lower the windscreen 
wiper stalk completely: they stop 
slightly away from the bonnet.
Lift wiper arm  3, pull tab  2 (move-
ment A) and push the blade upwards.
Refitting
Slide the blade along the arm until 
it clips on. Check that it is correctly 
locked. Return the windscreen wiper 
stalk to the park position. The wiper 
arm on the driver’s side must always be 
on top.– 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.
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.
1
2
3
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.
Rear screen wiper blade 4
–  Lift wiper arm 6;
– pivot blade  4 until some resistance is 
met (movement B);
– depending on the vehicle, press  tab 5, then remove the blade by pull-
ing it (movement C).
To refit
To refit the wiper blade, proceed in re-
verse order to removal. Make sure that 
the blade is correctly locked in position.
4
5
B
C
A
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5.32
TOWING: breakdown (1/2)
1
2
Before towing, unlock the steering 
column: with the clutch depressed, 
engage first gear  (lever in position  N 
or  R for vehicles with automatic gear-
boxes), insert the RENAULT card in the 
card reader, then press the engine start 
button for two seconds.
Reposition the lever to neutral (position 
N  for vehicles fitted with an automatic 
gearbox).
The column is unlocked, the acces-
sory functions are supplied: the vehi-
cle lights can be used (indicators, brake 
lights etc.). At night the vehicle must 
have its lights on.
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
With the engine switched off, the trans-
mission is no longer lubricated. It is 
preferable to tow this type of vehicle on 
a trailer or tow it with the front wheels 
off the ground.
Under exceptional circumstances
, 
you may tow the vehicle with all four 
wheels on the ground, only going for-
ward, with the gear lever in the  N posi-
tion, and for a distance not exceeding 
48 miles (80 km).
If the lever is stuck in P , 
even though you are de-
pressing the brake pedal, 
the lever can be released 
manually. To do this, unclip the base 
of the gear lever starting on the side 
below air conditioning controls  A. 
Press button  2 and at the same 
time, press the button on lever  1.
Do not remove the 
RENAULT card from the 
reader when the vehicle is 
being towed.
A  
         
        
        
     
        
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5.33
TOWING: breakdown (2/2)
Only use the front 3 and rear towing 
points  5  (never use the driveshafts). 
These towing points may only be used 
for towing: never use them for lifting the 
vehicle directly or indirectly.Access to towing points
Unclip cover  6 or 7 by sliding a flat tool 
(or the key integrated in the RENAULT 
card) under the cover.
Tighten the tow eye  4  fully: as much 
as possible by hand at first, then finish 
tightening it using the wheelbrace or, 
depending on the vehicle, the lever.
Use only the towing eye  4 and the 
wheelbrace located under the boot 
carpet with the tools (please refer to the 
information under “Tools” in Section 5).
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.
– 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).
–  Do not push the vehicle if the  steering column is locked.
3
7
4
56
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5.34
OPERATING FAULTS (1/6)
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.
Using the RENAULT cardPOSSIBLE CAUSESWHAT TO DO
The RENAULT card does not lock or 
unlock the doors. Card battery is flat.
Replace the battery. You can still lock/
unlock and start your vehicle (refer to the in-
formation on “Locking, unlocking the open-
ing elements” in Section 1 and “Starting, 
stopping the engine” in Section 2).
Use of appliances operating on the 
same frequency as the card (mobile 
phone, etc.). Stop using the equipment or use the in-
tegrated key (refer to the information on 
“Locking, unlocking the opening elements” 
in Section 1).
Vehicle located in a high electromag-
netic radiation zone.
Vehicle battery flat. Use the key integrated in the card (refer to 
the information on “Locking, unlocking the 
opening elements” in Section 1).
The vehicle is started. With the engine running, the card’s locking/
unlocking device is blocked. Turn off the ig-
nition. 
         
        
        
     
        
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5.35
OPERATING FAULTS (2/6)
The starter is activatedPOSSIBLE CAUSESWHAT TO DO
The instrument panel indicator lights 
are weak or fail to light up and the 
starter does not turn. Battery terminals not tight, bat-
tery terminals disconnected or 
oxidised.Retighten or reconnect the terminals, or clean them 
if they are oxidised.
Discharged battery or not opera-
tional. Connect another battery to the faulty battery. Refer to 
information on “Battery: troubleshooting” in Section 
5 or replace the battery if necessary.
Do not push the vehicle if the steering column is 
locked.
Faulty circuit. Consult an approved dealer.
The engine will not start. Starting conditions are not ful-
filled.Please refer to the information on “Starting, stopping 
the engine” in Section 2.
The RENAULT “hands-free” card 
does not work. Insert the card in the card reader in order to start 
the engine.
Please refer to the information on “Starting, stopping 
the engine” in Section 2.
The engine cannot be switched off. Card not detected. Insert the card in card reader.
Electronic fault. Press the starter button quickly five times. The 
engine can be restarted by pressing on the clutch 
pedal if the Stop and Start function is activated.
The steering column remains locked. Steering wheel locked. Move  the  steering  wheel  while  pressing  the  engine 
start button (please refer to Section 2 “Starting, stop-
ping the engine”).
Faulty circuit. Consult an approved dealer. 
         
        
        
     
        
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5.36
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 necessar-
ily 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. 
         
        
        
     
        
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5.37
OPERATING FAULTS (4/6)
On the roadPOSSIBLE CAUSESWHAT TO DO
Steering becomes heavy. Assistance overheating.Consult an approved dealer.
The engine is overheating. The cool-
ant temperature indicator is in the 
warning zone and warning light 
® comes on. Engine cooling fan not working. Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and 
contact an approved dealer.
Coolant leaks. Check the coolant reservoir: it should con- tain fluid. If there is no coolant, consult an 
approved dealer as soon as possible.
Coolant boiling in the coolant reser-
voir. Mechanical fault: damaged cylinder 
head gasket.Stop the engine.
Contact an approved dealer.
Radiator: 
If there is a significant lack of coolant, remember that it must never b\
e topped up using cold coolant while 
the engine is very warm. After any procedure on the vehicle which has involved even partial drain\
ing of the cooling 
system, it must be refilled with a new mixture prepared in the correct p\
roportions. Reminder: only products approved 
by our Technical Department may be used for this purpose. 
         
        
        
     
        
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6.1
Section 6: Technical specifications
Vehicle identification plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   6.2
Engine identification plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   6.3
Dimensions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   6.5
Engine specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   6.7
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   6.8
Towing weights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   6.8
Replacement parts and repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   6.9
Service sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   6.10
Anticorrosion check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   6.16