5.28
BATTERY: breakdown recovery (1/2)
To avoid all risk of sparks:
– Ensure that any electrical consumers (courtesy lights, etc.) are switched
off before disconnecting or recon-
necting the battery.
– When charging, stop the charger before connecting or disconnecting
the battery.
– Do not place metal objects on the battery to avoid creating a short cir-
cuit between the terminals.
– Always wait at least one minute after the engine has been switched off
before disconnecting a battery.
– Make sure that you reconnect the battery terminals after refitting.
Connecting a battery charger
The battery charger must be com-
patible with a battery with nominal
voltage of 12 volts.
Do not disconnect the battery when the
engine is running. Follow the instruc-
tions given by the manufacturer of
the battery charger you are using.
Special procedures may be
required to charge some
batteries. Contact your ap-
proved dealer.
Avoid all risk of sparks which may
cause an immediate explosion, and
charge the battery in a well-venti-
lated area. Risk of serious injury.
Handle the battery with care
as it contains sulphuric acid,
which must not come into
contact with eyes or skin. If
it does, wash the affected area with
plenty of cold water. If necessary,
consult a doctor.
Ensure that naked flames, red hot
objects and sparks do not come into
contact with the battery as there is a
risk of explosion.
The engine may be hot when car-
rying out operations in close prox-
imity. In addition, the engine cooling
fan can come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.
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).
5.31
WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES (1/2)
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.
– 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.
They should be replaced as soon
as they become less efficient: ap-
proximately once a year.
When changing the blade, when it
has been removed, do not let the
wiper arm fall against the window:
risk of breaking the window.
To refit
To refit the wiper blade 1, insert it in its
housing in the arm 2, then clip it until
you hear a click. Make sure that the
blade is correctly locked in position.
For vehicles equipped with the auto-
matic windscreen wiper function, lift the
windscreen wiper stalk fully: the front
windscreen wiper blades will settle
down onto the bonnet.
Replacing windscreen wiper
blades 1
With the ignition on and the engine stopped:
– for vehicles equipped with the au- tomatic windscreen wiper function,
lower the windscreen wiper stalk
fully: they stop slightly away from the
bonnet;
– lift the wiper arm 2;
– press the button firmly 3 then remove the blade 1.
2
1
3
5.33
TOWING: breakdown recovery (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 gear-
boxes), insert the RENAULT card in the
card reader, then press the engine start
button for two seconds.
Reposition the lever to neutral (posi-
tion N for vehicles fitted with an auto-
matic gearbox).
The column is unlocked, the acces-
sory functions are supplied: the vehi-
cle lights can be used (indicators, brake
lights etc.). At night the vehicle must
have its lights on.
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 forward, with
the gear lever in the neutral N position,
and for a distance not exceeding
30 miles (50 km).
Do not remove the
RENAULT card from the
reader when the vehicle is
being towed.
1
2
If the lever is stuck in P , even though
you are depressing the brake pedal, the
lever can be released manually. To do
this, unclip the base of the lever, then
insert a tool (with a hard rod to it) into
the slot 1 and press the button 2 at the
same time in order to unlock the lever.
Contact an authorised dealer as soon
as possible.
5.36
OPERATING FAULTS (2/6)
The starter is activatedPOSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO
The instrument panel indicator lights are
weak or fail to light up and the starter
does not turn. Battery terminals not tight,
battery terminals discon-
nected or oxidised.Retighten or reconnect the terminals, or clean them if
they are oxidised.
Discharged battery or not
operational. 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
fulfilled.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 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.
7.2
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (2/5)
driving ........2.2 → 2.5, 2.10 – 2.11, 2.13 → 2.17, 2.20 → 2.26,
2.24 → 2.40, 2.43 → 2.45
driving aids ............................................................2.27 → 2.42
driving position settings ............................................................1.18 → 1.20
driving recommendations ......................................2.13 → 2.17
E
ECO driving ...........................................................2.13 → 2.17
ECO mode ........................................................................\
. 2.15
electric beam height adjustment ............................. 1.69 – 1.70
electric windows ..................................................... 3.12 – 3.13
electronic stability control: ESC .............................2.27 → 2.31
emergency brake assist.........................................2.27 → 2.31
emergency braking ................................................2.27 → 2.31
emergency key ..........................................................1.2 → 1.4
emergency spare wheel ............................................. 5.2 – 5.3
engine technical specifications .................................................. 6.5
engine coolant ..................................................................... 4.7
engine oil ...................................................................4.4 → 4.6
engine oil capacity ...................................................... 4.5 – 4.6
engine oil level ...........................................................4.4 → 4.6
engine specifications .................................................... 6.3, 6.5
engine standby ..........................................................2.6 → 2.9
engine start/stop button .............................................2.3 → 2.5
environment ............................................................\
........... 2.19
ESC: electronic stability control ....................1.46, 2.27 → 2.31
external temperature ......................................................... 1.63
F
faults operating faults ................................................5.35 → 5.40
filter air filter ........................................................................\
... 4.9
oil filter .................................................................. 4.5 – 4.6 passenger compartment filter ........................................ 4.9
fitting a radio ...................................................................... 5.22
fittings ...............................................................\
.....3.15 → 3.19
front passenger air bag deactivation ................................. 1.37
front seat adjustment ......................................................... 1.17
front seats ........................................................................\
.. 4.17 adjustment .......................................................1.16 → 1.18
fuel advice on fuel economy ...................................2.13 → 2.17
consumption ....................................................2.13 → 2.17
filling ........................................................1.44, 1.74 → 1.76
grade ................................................................1.74 → 1.76
fuel consumption ...................................................2.13 → 2.17
fuel economy .........................................................2.13 → 2.17
fuel filler cap ..........................................................1.74 → 1.76
fuel level ................................................................1.44 → 1.49
fuel tank capacity ...............................................................\
......... 1.74
fuel tank capacity ...................................................1.74 →
1.76
fuses ..................................................................\
....5.23 → 5.27
G
gear lever
........................................................................\
... 2.12
H
handbrake........................................................................\
.. 2.12
hands-free telephone integrated control ............................ 3.31
hazard warning lights signal .............................................. 1.68
headlight beam adjustment .................................... 1.69 – 1.70
headrest.................................................................... 1.16, 3.21
heated seats ...................................................................... 1.17
heated windscreen ..................................................3.7 → 3.10
heating and air conditioning system ........................ 3.4 → 3.11
heating system ........................................................ 3.4 → 3.11
Hill Start Assist.......................................................2.27 → 2.31
horn ...................................................................\
................ 1.68