
5.33
WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES
Replacing windscreen wiper
blades 1
With 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.
To refit
Slide the blade along the arm until it
clips on. Make sure that the blade is
correctly locked in position. Return the
windscreen wiper stalk to the park po-
sition.
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 C);
– depending on the vehicle, press tab 5, then remove the blade by pull-
ing it (movement B).
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
6
– 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.

5.34
TOWING: breakdown (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 trans-
missions), 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 steering column unlocks, the ve-
hicle’s accessory functions are pow-
ered, and you can use the vehicle lights
(brake lights, hazard warning lights,
etc.). At night, the vehicle must be lit.
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
50 miles (80 km).
1
2
Do not remove the
RENAULT card from the
reader when the vehicle is
being towed.
If the lever is stuck in P , even though
you are depressing the brake pedal, the
lever can be released manually.
To do this, insert a rigid rod in the hole 2,
press the rod and unlocking button 1 lo-
cated on the lever simultaneously.
Contact an authorised dealer as soon
as possible.

5.37
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.

5.38
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.

5.39
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.

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”.

5.41
OPERATING FAULTS (6/6)
Electrical equipmentPOSSIBLE CAUSESWHAT TO DO
Traces of condensation in the lights. Traces of condensation may be a nat- ural phenomenon caused by varia-
tions in temperature.
In this case, the traces will disappear
slowly once the lights are switched
on.
The front seat belt reminder light
comes on when the seat belts are
fastened. An object is stuck between the floor
and the seat and is disrupting the op-
eration of the sensor.Remove all objects from underneath the
front seats.

7.1
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (1/5)
A
ABS ..............................................................1.59, \
2.24 → 2.27
access to the rear seats .................................................... 1.21
accessories.............................................................\
........... 5.32
accessories socket ............................................................ 3.23
additional methods of restraint .....................1.25 → 1.28, 1.31
side protection ............................................................. 1.30
to the front seat belts .......................................1.25 → 1.28
to the rear seat belts ........................................1.25 → 1.29
adjusting your driving position ....................... 1.15 – 1.16, 1.22
advice on antipollution ...........................................2.15 → 2.18
air bag...........................................................1.25 → 1.31, 1.59
activating the front passenger air bags ........................ 1.52
deactivating the front passenger air bags .................... 1.50
air conditioning ........................................................ 3.4 → 3.11
air vents ...................................................................... 3.2 – 3.3
anti-corrosion check ..............................................6.17 → 6.22
anti-corrosion protection .................................................... 4.16
anti-lock braking system: ABS ...............................2.24 → 2.27
antipollution advice ..............................................................2.1\
5 → 2.18
armrest: front ..................................................................\
............ 3.20
ashtray ................................................................\
............... 3.23
audible and visual signals.................................................. 1.77
automatic gearbox (use) ........................................2.43 → 2.45
automatic gearbox selector lever...........................2.43 → 2.45
B
battery............................................................ 1.60, 4.14 – 4.15 troubleshooting ................................................. 5.28 – 5.29
bonnet..................................................................\
....... 4.2 – 4.3
brake fluid ........................................................................\
.. 4.10
bulbs changing ..........................................................5.15 \
→ 5.23C
catalytic converter.....................................................\
2.9 – 2.10
central door locking ........................................1.9, 1.12
→ 1.14
changing a bulb .....................................................5.15 → 5.23
changing a wheel.................................................... 5.10 – 5.11
changing gear ............................................... 2.11, 2.43 → 2.45
child restraint/seat .............................1.33 – 1.34, 1.36 → 1.52
child safety......... 1.2, 1.7, 1.11, 1.33 – 1.34, 1.36 → 1.52, 3.12
child seats..........................................1.33 – 1.34, 1.3\
6 → 1.49
children ...................................... 1.10 – 1.11, 1.33 – 1.34, 1.34
children (safety) .......................................... 1.2, 1.7, 1.11, 3.12
cigar lighter ........................................................................\
3.23
cleaning: inside the vehicle .............................................. 4.18 – 4.19
clock ..................................................................\
................ 1.76
closing the doors ...................................................1.10 → 1.13
control instruments ................................................1.58 → 1.65
controls ...............................................................\
...1.54 → 1.57
coolant ................................................................\
............... 1.62
courtesy light ...................................... 3.17 – 3.18, 5.24 – 5.25
courtesy mirrors ................................................................. 3.16
cruise control ................................................1.59, 2.30 → 2.36
cruise control-speed limiter....................................2.30 → 2.36
customised vehicle settings .............................................. 1.75
customising the vehicle settings .............................. 1.71, 1.75
D
dashboard..............................................................1\
.54 → 1.57
daytime running lights...................................1.78, 5.15 → 5.17
deadlocking the doors ......................................................... 1.9
dimensions .............................................................\
...6.5 → 6.7
dipstick................................................................\
................. 4.5
display ................................................................\
...1.58 → 1.63
doors.............................................................. 1.10 – 1.11, 1.14
doors/tailgate ................................................... 1.9 – 1.11, 1.14
driver’s position .....................................................1.54 →
1.61