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Operating faults
OPErA ting FAults (1/4)
the following advice will enable you to carry out quick, temporary repairs. For safety reasons, you should always contact
an
approved Dealer as soon as possible.
the starter is activated POssiBlE cAusEsWhAt tO DO
Warning lights dim or fail to come on;
the starter does not run. Battery terminals disconnected,
oxidised or incorrectly secured.Retighten, reconnect or clean them if they
are oxidised.
Battery discharged or worn. Connect another battery to the faulty bat-
tery. Refer to the paragraph “Battery: trou-
bleshooting” in Section 5 or replace the bat-
tery 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, move the key and the steer-
ing wheel (refer to the information on the
“Ignition switch” in Section 2).

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OPErA ting FAults (2/4)
On the road POssiBlE cAusEsWhAt tO DO
Vibrations. Tyres not inflated to the correct pres-
sure, incorrectly balanced or dam-
aged.Check the tyre pressures: if this is not the
problem, have them checked by an ap-
proved Dealer.
Abnormal white smoke from the exhaust
or coolant boiling in the reservoir. Mechanical fault: cylinder head
gasket damaged, water pump defec-
tive.Stop the engine.
Contact an approved Dealer.
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 (refer to the informa-
tion on “Engine oil level – Topping up/refill-
ing” 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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OPErA ting FAults (3/4)
On the road POssiBlE cAusEsWhAt tO DO
Steering becomes heavy. Assistance overheating.Consult an approved Dealer.
The engine overheats. The coolant
temperature indicator and the STOP
warning light come 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.
radiator: If there is a lack of coolant, remember that it must never be topped up using cold coolant while the engine is
very warm. After any procedure on the vehicle which has involved even partial draining of the cooling system, it must
be refilled with a new mixture prepared in the correct proportions. Reminder: only products approved by our Technical
Department may be used for this purpose.

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Index (X76 - Renault)
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direction indicators ....................................................... 1.42
fog lights ...................................................................... 1.42
main beam headlights .................................................. 1.42
side lights ..................................................................... 1.42
lights-on warning buzzer............................................. 1.6,
1.50
luggage compartment cover .............................................. 3.23
luggage compartment lighting changing bulbs ............................................................. 5.18
luggage retaining net ......................................................... 3.24
M
maintenance: bodywork .......................................................... 4.1
1 – 4.12
interior trim ................................................................... 4.13
mechanical ......................................... 4.2 – 4.4,
6.9 → 6.14
mileage before service ....................................... 6.9 → 6.14
map reading lights ............................................................. 3.12
methods of restraint in addition to the front seat belts ..............
1.22 → 1.26
O
oil change ........................................................................\
.... 4.6
p
paintwork maintenance ..................................................... 4.1
1 – 4.12
reference ........................................................................\
6.2
partition ........................................................................\
...... 1.16
power-assisted steering..................................................... 2.10
practical advice ............ 5.2 – 5.3,
5.5 → 5.9, 5.14, 5.18 – 5.20,
5.24 → 5.28, 5.30
pretensioners ..................................................................... 1.22
puncture........................................................................\
5.2,
5.4
G
gear lever........................................................................\
... 2.10
h
handbrake........................................................................\
.. 2.10
hazard warning lights signal
.............................................. 1.39
headlight beam adjustment ............................................... 1.49
headrest.................................................................. 1.13
– 1.14
heating and air conditioning system .................................. 3.11
heating system .................................................. 3.5 – 3.6,
3.11
i
ignition switch ...................................................................... 2.2
indicators .................................................................... 5.9,
5.14
indicators: direction indicators ................................................ 5.9,
5.14
instrument panel .............................................. 1.42 → 1.45
instrument panel .................................................... 1.42 → 1.45
interior lighting: changing bulbs ................................................. 5.15 → 5.17
J
jack ........................................................................\
.............. 5.2
K
keys ........................................................................\
... 1.2 → 1.4
l
lifting the vehicle changing a wheel ........................................................... 5.4
lighting: interior ........................................................................\
.. 3.12
lights changing bulbs ............................................................... 5.9
lights: dipped beam headlights ............................................... 1.42
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7.3
FRA_UD14024_2
Index (X76 - Renault)
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towing a caravan ........................................................ 6.5 – 6.6
towing rings ....................................................................... 1.29
towing weights ........................................................... 6.5 → 6.7
transporting children .............................................. 1.27 → 1.38
transporting objects in the luggage compartment ........................................ 3.22
trims ........................................................................\
............. 5.3
turning circle ........................................................................\
6.7
tyres ........................................................................\
... 5.5 → 5.7
V
vehicle identification ................................................... 6.2
– 6.3
vehicle identification plates ......................................... 6.2 – 6.3
ventilation ................................................ 3.2 – 3.3, 3.5 → 3.11
W
warning lights......................................................... 1.42 → 1.45
washing .................................................................. 4.1
1 – 4.12
weights ....................................................................... 6.5 – 6.6
wheelbrace ........................................................................\
.. 5.2
wheels (safety) .................................................................... 5.5
windscreen ........................................................................\
3.13
windscreen de-icing/demisting ............................................ 3.4
windscreen washer ................................................. 1.52
– 1.53
windscreen washer/wiper replacing blades ................................................ 5.24
– 5.25
wiper blades ........................................................... 5.24 – 5.25
wipers ..................................................................... 1.52 – 1.53
R
radio
fitting a radio ................................................................ 5.28
rear bench seat....................................................... 3.20
– 3.21
rear screen demisting .............................................................. 1.43,
3.2
rear screen de-icing/demisting ............................................ 3.4
rear seats functions ........................................................... 3.20
– 3.21
rear view mirrors ................................................................ 1.17
remote control electric door locking ........................... 1.2 → 1.4
RENAULT ANTI-INTRUDER DEVICE (RAID) ................... 1.11
replacement parts ................................................................ 6.8
running in ........................................................................\
..... 2.2
S
seat belts ............................................................... 1.18 → 1.26
service sheets.......................................................... 6.9 → 6.14
side windows ..................................................................... 3.15
signals and lights .................................................... 1.50
– 1.51
special features of diesel versions....................................... 2.5
special features of petrol vehicles ....................................... 2.4
starting the engine ...................................................... 2.2
– 2.3
storage compartment......................................................... 3.18
storage compartments ............................................ 3.18
– 3.19
sun visor ........................................................................\
.... 3.13
system for cutting off the fuel supply in the event of a severe
impact ........................................................................\
........ 5.30
t
technical specifications .............................................. 6.2 → 6.8
temperature regulation ...................................................... 3.11
towing breakdown ................................................................... 5.26
towing a caravan ................................................... 6.5
– 6.6
towing equipment ......................................................... 5.27
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4 SIMPLE ACTIONS*
FOR YOUR SAFETY
* Warning: these actions do not constitute an exhaustive list. Refer to you\
r Driver’s Handbook for more information.
• Always fasten your seat belt,
– even for short journeys
– even if your vehicle is fitted with air bags.
• Make sure that all passengers have
fastened their seat belts,
even in the back. • Always secure children
using devices suitable
for their size and weight
(seat, shell seat, etc.).
• Important! If the vehicle is fitted with front passenger
air bags which can be
disconnected, disconnect
them before installing a
rear-facing baby seat. • Place heavy objects or
luggage at the back of the
luggage compartment.
• Distribute the load between the right-hand
and left-hand sides in
the loading area when
transporting goods.
• Adjust the height of
the seat belt according
to your size.
• Adjust the angle of your seatback ensuring that
the seat belt remains in
contact with your body.
• Adjust the height of the headrest: headrest
height = top of your head.
Headrest as close as
possible to the head.
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