
2.44
Parking the vehicle
When the vehicle is stopped, move the 
lever to position P while keeping your 
foot on the brake pedal: the gearbox is 
in neutral and the drive wheels are me-
chanically locked by the driveshaft.
Apply the handbrake or, depending 
on the vehicle, ensure that the elec-
tronic parking brake is applied.
Special circumstances
–  If the road contours and bends  
do not allow you to stay in auto-
matic mode (e.g.: in the mountains), 
we recommend that you change to 
manual mode.
This will prevent the automatic gear-
box from changing gears repeatedly 
when climbing, and permit engine 
braking on long descents.
–  In cold weather, to prevent the 
engine from stalling, wait a few mo-
ments before shifting the selector 
lever from position P  or N and en-
gaging  D or R.
Driving in manual mode
With the selector lever in position  D, 
move the lever to the left. Shifting the 
lever repeatedly allows you to change 
gears manually:
–  To move down through the gears,  push the lever backwards;
–  To move up through the gears, push  the lever forwards.
The gear selected is displayed on the 
instrument panel.
Special cases
Under certain driving conditions (e.g. 
engine protection, or electronic stabil-
ity program (ESP) operational etc.): the 
automatic system may change gear au-
tomatically.
Likewise, to prevent incorrect manoeu-
vres, a gear change may be refused by 
the automatic system: in this case the 
gear display flashes for a few seconds 
as a warning.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (2/3)
In very cold weather,  the system 
may prevent the gears from being 
shifted in manual mode until the 
gearbox reaches the right tempera-
ture.
An impact to the under-
side of the vehicle while 
manoeuvring (e.g.: strik-
ing a post, raised kerb or 
other street furniture) may result in 
damage to the vehicle (e.g.: defor-
mation of an axle).
To avoid any risk of accident, have 
your vehicle checked by an ap-
proved Dealer. 

3.11
AIR CONDITIONING: information and advice on use
Fuel consumption
You will normally notice an increase 
in fuel consumption (especially 
when driving in town) when the air 
conditioning is operating.
For vehicles fitted with manual air 
conditioning, switch off the system 
when it is not required.
Advice for reducing 
consumption and therefore 
helping to preserve the 
environment:
Drive with the air vents open and 
the windows closed.
If the vehicle has been parked in 
the sun, open the doors for a few 
moments to let the hot air escape 
before starting the engine.
Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Document 
for your vehicle for the inspection 
frequency.Operating faults
As a general rule, contact your ap-
proved Dealer in the event of an op-
erating fault:
– reduction in de-icing, demist-
ing or air conditioning per-
formance.  This may be caused 
by the passenger compartment 
filter cartridge becoming clogged;
–  no cold air is being produced.  
Check that the controls are set 
correctly and that the fuses are 
sound. Otherwise, switch off the 
system.
Advice on use
In some situations, (air conditioning 
off, air recirculation activated, venti-
lation speed at zero or low, etc.) you 
may notice that condensation starts 
to form on the windows and wind-
screen.
If there is condensation, use the 
“Clear View” function to remove it, 
then use the air conditioning in auto-
matic mode to stop it forming again. 
If the condensation does not clear, 
use the FAST programme.
Do not open the refriger-
ant fluid circuit.  The fluid 
may damage eyes or skin.
Note
Presence of water under the ve-
hicle. After prolonged use of the air 
conditioning system, it is normal for 
water to be present under the vehi-
cle. This is caused by condensation. 

5.1
Section 5: Practical advice
Puncture  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.2
Emergency spare wheel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.2
Tyre inflation kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.3
Tools (Jack/Wheelbrace, etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.8
Wheel trims - wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.9
Changing a wheel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.10
Tyres (tyre and wheel safety, use in winter)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . .   5.12
Headlights (changing bulbs)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.15
Rear lights (changing bulbs)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.18
Indicator lights (changing bulbs)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.23
interior lighting:
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.26
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.28
RENAULT card: battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.30
Fitting a radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.31
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.32
Wipers (replacing blades)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.33
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.34
Operating faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.36 

5.16
The engine may be hot 
when carrying out opera-
tions in close proximity. In 
addition, the engine cooling 
fan can come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.
To comply with current legislation, 
or as a precaution, you can obtain 
an emergency kit from an appro-
ved dealer containing a set of spare 
bulbs and fuses.
FRONT HEADLIGHTS: changing bulbs (2/3)
Daytime running light
Remove the cover  C, unlock the bulb 
holder  2 by rotating it.
Bulb type: P21W.
Main beam headlight
Remove the cover  E, press the bulb 
holder  5 downwards to unlock it.
Bulb type: H7.
BCDE3245B6
Front side light
Remove the cover  E and pull the bulb 
holder  6.
Bulb type: W5W.
Discharge bulb dipped beam 
headlight
Bulb type: D1S.
Due to the danger involved 
in handling high-voltage de-
vices, this type of bulb must 
be replaced by an approved 
dealer.
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).   

5.26
Fuse box
If any electrical component does not 
work, check the condition of the fuses.
Unclip cover A or B (depending on ve-
hicle).
Tweezers 1
Remove the fuse using tweezers  1, lo-
cated at the back of flap A or B.
To remove the fuse from the tweezers, 
slide the fuse to the side.
It is not advisable to use the free fuse 
locations.
Check the fuse in question 
and  replace it, if neces-
sary,  by a fuse of the same 
rating.
If a fuse is fitted where the rating is 
too high, it may cause the electrical 
circuit to overheat (risk of fire) in the 
event of an item of equipment using 
an excessive amount of current.
FUSES (1/2)
AB
In accordance with local legislation 
or as a precautionary measure:
Obtain an emergency kit containing 
a set of spare bulbs and fuses from 
an approved Dealer.
1    

5.27
FUSES (2/2)
Some accessories are protected by 
fuses located in the engine compart-
ment in fuse box C.
However, because of their reduced ac-
cessibility, we advise you to have your 
fuses replaced by an approved Dealer.Allocation of fuses(the presence of certain fuses depends 
on the vehicle equipment level)
1 Electronic parking brake;
2 Brake lights;
3 Automatic door locking;
4 Driver’s electric window;
5 Passenger compartment unit;
6 Direction indicator lights;
7 Navigation system;8 Interior rear-view mirror;
9 Rear screen wiper;
10 and 11
 Rear electric windows;
12 ABS/ESC ;
13 Passenger electric window;
14 Windscreen washer;
15 Heated door mirrors;
16 Radio;
17 Luggage compartment accessories 
socket;
18 Rear seat accessories socket;
19 Cigarette lighter.
C
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19   

5.32
ACCESSORIES
Electrical and electronic accessories
Before installing this type of accessory (particularly for transmitters\
/receivers: frequency bandwidth, power level, po-
sition of the aerial, etc.), make sure it is compatible with your vehic\
le. You can get advice from an authorised dealer.
Connect accessories with a maximum power of 120 Watts only. Fire hazard. When several accessory sockets are 
used at the same time, the total power of the connected accessories must\
 not exceed 180 watts.
No work may be carried out on the vehicle’s electrical or radio circuits, except by authorised dealers: an incorre\
ctly connecte d 
system may result in damage being caused to the electrical equipment and\
/or the components connected to it.
If the vehicle is fitted with any aftermarket electrical equipment, make\
 sure that the installation is correctly protected by a fuse. 
Establish the rating and position of this fuse.
Using the diagnostic socket
The use of electronic accessories on the diagnostic socket may cause ser\
ious disturbance to the vehicle’s electronic systems. 
For your safety we recommend that you use only electronic accessories ap\
proved by the manufacturer, consult an Approved 
Dealer. Serious accident risk.
Use of transmitting/receiving devices (telephones, CB equipment etc.).\
Telephones and CB equipment with integrated aerials may cause interferenc\
e to the electronic systems originally fitted to the 
vehicle: it is advisable only to use equipment with an external aerial. \
 Furthermore, we remind you of the need to conform 
to the legislation in force concerning the use of such equipment.
Fitting aftermarket accessories
If you wish to install accessories on the vehicle: please contact an aut\
horised dealer. Also, to ensure the correct operation o f 
your vehicle, and to avoid any risk to your safety, we recommend that you use only accessories specifically designed for y\
our 
vehicle, which are the only accessories for which the manufacturer will \
provide a warranty.
If you are using an anti-theft device, only attach it to the brake pedal\
.
Obstructions to the driver
On the driver’s side, only use mats suitable for the vehicle, attached with the pre-fi\
tted components, and check the fitting re gu-
larly. Do not lay one mat on top of another.  There is a risk of wedging the pedals. 

5.40
OPERATING FAULTS (5/6)
Electrical equipmentPOSSIBLE CAUSESWHAT TO DO
The wipers do not work. Wiper blades stuck.Free the blades before using the wipers.
Faulty electrical circuit. Consult an approved dealer.
Fuse damaged. Replace the fuse, refer to the information 
on “Fuses”.
The wiper does not stop. Faulty electrical controls.Consult an approved dealer.
Direction indicators flashing more 
quickly. Blown bulb.
See information on “Headlights: changing 
bulbs” or “Rear and side lights: changing 
bulbs”.
The direction indicators do not work. Faulty electrical circuit or control. Consult an approved dealer. Fuse damaged. Replace the fuse, refer to the information 
on “Fuses”.
The lights do not come on or go off. Faulty electrical circuit or control. Consult an approved dealer.
Fuse damaged. Replace the fuse, refer to the information 
on “Fuses”.