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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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OPErA ting FAults (4/4)
Electrical equipment POssiBlE cAusEs WhAt tO DO
The wipers do not work. Wiper blades stuck. Free the blades before using the
wipers.
Faulty electrical circuit. Consult an approved Dealer.
The wiper does not stop. Faulty electrical controls. Consult an approved Dealer.
Direction indicators flashing more
quickly. Blown bulb.
Replace the bulb.
The direction indicators do not work. Faulty electrical circuit. Consult an approved Dealer.
The headlights do not switch on or
off. Faulty electrical circuit or control.
Consult an approved Dealer.
Traces of condensation in the lights. This is not a fault. Traces of condensa- tion are a natural phenomenon caused
by variations in temperature.
These traces soon disappear when the
lights are switched on.

7.1
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Index (X76 - Renault)
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D
dipstick................................................................\
........ 4.3 – 4.4
doors........................................................................\
1.5 → 1.11
driving ........................................................................\
.......... 2.4
E
electric windows ..................................................... 3.14
– 3.15
emergency brake assist..................................................... 2.12
emergency braking ............................................................ 2.12
emergency spare wheel ...................................................... 5.2
engine technical specifications .................................................. 6.4
engine immobiliser......................................................\
....... 1.12 system ........................................................................\
. 1.12
engine oil ................................................................... 4.3 → 4.6
engine oil level ........................................................... 4.3 → 4.6
engine specifications ........................................................... 6.4
environment ........................................................................\
. 2.9
F
filter diesel filter .................................................................... 5.32
fitting a radio ...................................................................... 5.28
fog lights ........................................................................\
.... 5.10
front lights changing bulbs ...................................................... 5.8
– 5.9
front passenger air bag deactivation ................................. 1.37
front seats adjustment ................................................................... 1.15
fuel advice on fuel economy .......................................2.6 → 2.8
fuel economy ............................................................. 2.6 → 2.8
fuel filler cap ........................................................... 1.54
– 1.55
fuel tank capacity ............................................................. 1.54
– 1.55
fuel tank capacity .................................................... 1.54 – 1.55
A
ABS
........................................................................\
........... 2.11
accessories.............................................................\
........... 5.29
advice on antipollution ............................................... 2.6 → 2.8
air bag.................................................................... 1.22 → 1.26
activating the front passenger air bags ........................ 1.38
deactivating the front passenger air bags .................... 1.37
air conditioning ........................................................ 3.7 → 3.11
air vents ...................................................................... 3.2
– 3.3
anti-corrosion check .............................................. 6.15 → 6.20
anti-corrosion protection .................................................... 4.11
anti-lock braking system: ABS ........................................... 2.11
antipollution advice .................................................................. 2.6 → 2.8
ashtrays ........................................................................\
..... 3.16
audible and visual signals.................................................. 1.39
B
battery troubleshooting ................................................. 5.19
– 5.20
bonnet........................................................................\
.......... 4.2
bulbs changing ...................................... 5.8 → 5.10,
5.14 → 5.18
C
catalytic converter................................................................ 2.4
changing a bulb .......................... 5.4,
5.8 → 5.10, 5.14 → 5.18
child restraint/seat ................................................. 1.27 → 1.38
child safety............................... 1.2,
1.6, 1.27 → 1.38, 2.3, 3.14
child seats.............................................................. 1.29 → 1.36
children ............................................ 1.2,
1.6, 1.27 – 1.28, 3.14
cigar lighter ........................................................................\
3.16
clock ........................................................................\
.......... 1.48
control instruments ................................................ 1.42 → 1.45
courtesy light ..................................................................... 3.12
courtesy mirrors ................................................................. 3.13
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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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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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