brake fluid .............................................................. (current page)
levels: brake fluid ........................................................ (current page)
tanks and reservoirs brake fluid ........................................................ (current page)
4.8
ENG_UD18903_5
Niveaux / filtres (X95 - B95 - D95 - Renault)
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brake fluid
levelS (2/3)
Brake fluid level
The level should be read with the engine
switched off and on level ground. This
should be checked frequently, and any
time you notice even the slightest loss
in braking efficiency.
l
evel 1
It is normal for the level to drop as
the linings become worn, but it should
never drop below the M in line.
If you wish to check the disc and drum
wear yourself, you should obtain the
document explaining the checking pro-
cedure from our network or from the
manufacturer’s website.
topping up
After
any operation on the hydraulic cir-
cuit, a specialist must replace the fluid.
Only use fluids approved by our
Technical Department (and taken from
a sealed container).
Replacement intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Service
Booklet for your vehicle.
1
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.
Consult your approved dealer at
once if you notice an abnormal or
repeated drop in any of the fluid
levels.
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4.13
ENG_UD22865_9
Entretien de la carrosserie (X45 - H45 - J77 - X81 - X85 - B85 - C85 - \
S85 - X91 - B91 - K91 - D91 - X83 - X61 - X77 ph2 - K85 - X95 - B95 - D9\
5 - K95 - J95 - R95 - L38 -
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– Before going through a roller type car
wash, return the windscreen wiper
stalk to the Park position (refer to
the information on the “Windscreen
wash/wipe” in Section 1). Check the
mounting of external accessories,
additional lights and mirrors, and
ensure that the wiper blades are se-
cured with adhesive tape.
Remove the radio aerial mast if your
vehicle is fitted with this equipment.
Remember to remove the tape and
refit the antenna after washing.
–
S
pray mechanical components,
hinges, etc. with products approved
by our Technical Department to
protect them after they have been
cleaned.
BODyWORk MAintenAnCe (2/2)
We have selected special products
to care for your vehicle and you can
obtain these from the manufactur-
er’s accessory outlets.
you should
– Observe the vehicle stopping dis- tances when driving on gravelled
surfaces to prevent paint damage.
–
R
epair, or have repaired quickly,
areas where the paint has been
damaged, to prevent corrosion
spreading.
–
R
emember to visit the body shop
periodically if your vehicle has an
anti-corrosion warranty. Refer to the
Maintenance Service Booklet.
–
R
espect local regulations about
washing vehicles (e.g. do not wash
your vehicle on a public highway). –
W
ash your car frequently,
with the
engine off , with cleaning products
recommended by our Technical
Department (never use abrasive
products) and be sure to jet-rinse off:
–
s
pots of tree resin and industrial
grime;
–
b
ird droppings, which cause a
chemical reaction with the paint
that rapidly discolours paint-
work and may even cause the
paint to peel off;
W
ash the vehicle immediately to
remove these marks since it is im-
possible to remove them by pol-
ishing;
–
s
alt, particularly in the wheel
arches and underneath the body
after driving in areas where the
roads have been gritted;
–
mud
in the wheel arches and un-
derneath the body which forms
damp patches.
5.4
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Kit de gonflage (X95 - B95 - D95 - L38 - X38 - X32 - B32 - Renault)
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Depending on the vehicle, remove the
central partition in the storage compart-
ment to access the inflation kit.
Open the kit, remove caps
1 and 3 (the
cap must not be removed from the
bottle) then screw bottle
2 to its base 3.
wi
th the engine running and the
parking brake applied,
–
unscrew
the valve cap on the wheel
concerned and screw inflation
adapter
6 onto the valve;
–
connect
adapter
8
to the accessories
socket on the dashboard of the vehi-
cle;
–
p
ress switch
5
to inflate the tyre to
the recommended pressure (check
the label affixed to the edge of the
driver’s door);
–
after
a maximum of 5 minutes, stop
inflating and read the pressure (on
pressure gauge
4
);
no
te: while the bottle is emptying
(approximately 30 seconds), pres-
sure gauge
4
will briefly indicate a
pressure of 6 bar, then the pressure
will drop.
tyre Pressure KIt (2/3)
143
5
6
78
2– adjust the pressure: to increase it, continue inflating with the kit, to
reduce it, turn button
7
located on
the inflation adapter.
If a minimum pressure of 1.8 bar is
not reached after 15 minutes, repair
is not possible; do not drive the ve-
hicle but contact an approved dealer.
Depending on the vehicle, in the event
of a puncture, use the kit located under-
neath the luggage compartment carpet.
Before using this kit, park
the vehicle at a sufficient
distance from traffic, switch
on the hazard warning
lights, apply the handbrake, ask all
passengers to leave the vehicle and
keep them away from traffic.
If the vehicle is parked on
the hard shoulder, you must
warn other road users of
your vehicle’s presence
with a warning triangle or with other
devices as per the legislation apply-
ing to the country you are in.
wiper blades ......................................... (up to the end of the DU)
wipers blades ............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
5.30
ENG_UD21380_4
Balais d’essuie-vitres (X95 - B95 - D95 - L38 - X38 - X32 - B32 - Re\
nault)
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Wipers (replacing blades)
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
S
lide 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);
–
d
epending on the vehicle, press
tab
5, then remove the blade by pull-
ing it (movement
B).
to refit
T
o 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.
5.36
ENG_UD17369_3
Anomalies de fonctionnement (X95 - B95 - D95 - Renault)
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OPeratIng Faul ts (4/5)
On the road PO ss IB le causeswhat tO DO
Steering becomes heavy .Assistance overheating. Consult an approved dealer.
The engine overheats. The coolant
temperature indicator is in the warn-
ing 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.
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.
radiator:
If there is a significant 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.