
4.1
Section 4: Maintenance
Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2
Engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4
Engine oil level: topping up/filling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.6
Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.8brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.8
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.9
Power-assisted steering pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . 4.10
windscreen washer reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.10
Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.10
Tyre Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.11
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.13
Bodywork maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.14
Interior trim maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.16

4.14
BODYWORK MAINTENANCE (1/2)
You should
Wash your car frequently, with the
engine off, with cleaning products rec-
ommended by the manufacturer (never
use abrasive products). Rinse thor-
oughly beforehand with a jet:
– spots of tree resin and industrial
grime;
– mud in the wheel arches and under-
neath the body which forms damp
patches;
– bird droppings , which cause a
chemical reaction with the paint that
rapidly discolours paintwork and
may even cause the paint to peel
off;
wash the vehicle immediately to
remove these marks since it is im-
possible to remove them by polish-
ing;
– salt, particularly in the wheel arches
and underneath the body after driv-
ing in areas where the roads have
been gritted.
What you should not doDo not degrease or clean mechani-
cal components (e.g. the engine com-
partment), underneath the body, parts
with hinges (e.g. inside the doors) and
painted plastic external fittings (e.g.
bumpers) using high-pressure clean-
ing equipment or by spraying on prod-
ucts not approved by our Technical
Department. Doing this could give rise
to corrosion or operational faults.
Wash the vehicle in bright sunlight or
freezing temperatures.
Do not scrape off mud or dirt without
pre-wetting.
Allow dirt to accumulate on the exterior.
Allow rust to form following minor im-
pacts.
Do not use solvents not approved by
our Technical Department to remove
stains as this could damage the paint-
work.
Do not drive in snow or muddy condi-
tions without washing the vehicle, par-
ticularly under the wheel arches and
body.
A well-maintained vehicle will last
longer. It is therefore recommended to
maintain the exterior of the vehicle reg-
ularly.
Your vehicle has been treated with very
effective anti-corrosion products. It is
nevertheless subject to various outside
influences.
Corrosive agents in the atmosphere
–
atmospheric pollution (built-up and
industrial areas),
– saline atmospheres (near the sea,
particularly in hot weather),
– seasonal and damp weather condi-
tions (e.g. road salt in winter, water
from road cleaners, etc.).
Minor impacts
Abrasive action
Dust and sand in the air, mud, road grit
thrown up by other vehicles, etc.
You should take a number of minor pre-
cautions in order to safeguard your ve-
hicle against such risks.

4.15
Respect local regulations about wash-
ing vehicles (e.g. do not wash your ve-
hicle on a public highway).
Observe the vehicle stopping distances
when driving on gravelled surfaces to
prevent paint damage.
Repair, or have repaired quickly, areas
where the paint has been damaged, to
prevent corrosion spreading.
Remember to visit the body shop pe-
riodically in order to maintain your
anti-corrosion warranty. Refer to the
Maintenance Document.
If it is necessary to clean mechani-
cal components, hinges, etc., spray
them 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.
Using a roller type car wash
Return the windscreen wiper stalk to
the Park position (refer to the informa-
tion on the “Windscreen washer, wiper”
in Section 1). Check the mounting of
external accessories, additional lights
and mirrors, and ensure that the wiper
blades are secured 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.
Cleaning the headlights
As the headlights are made of plastic
“glass”, use a soft cloth or cotton wool
to clean them. If this does not clean
them properly, moisten the cloth with
soapy water, then wipe clean with a soft
damp cloth or cotton wool.
Finally, carefully dry off with a soft dry
cloth.
Cleaning products containing alco-
hol must not be used.
Vehicles with a matte paint
finish
This type of paint requires certain pre-
cautions.
Do not do the following
– use wax-based products (polishing);
– rub too hard;
– wash the vehicle in a roller-type car
wash;
– wash the vehicle using a high-pres-
sure device;
– attach stickers to the paintwork (risk
of leaving marks).
You should do the following
Wash the vehicle by hand using plenty
of water, using a soft cloth or a gentle
sponge.

5.6
TYRE INFLATION KIT (2/6)
Inflation kit C
Depending on the vehicle, in the event
of a puncture, use inflation kit 1 located
underneath the driver’s seat.
Move the driver’s seat forward and fold
down the seatback to access the infla-
tion kit.
Open it. Screw compressor adapter
3 to contai-
ner 2 and clip onto compressor D.
The bottle must remain in an upright
position.
Unscrew the valve cap on the tyre
concerned.
Screw inflation adapter 4 onto the
valve.
Before using this kit, park the vehicle at a sufficient distance from traffic,
switch on the hazard warning lights, apply the handbrake, ask all passen\
-
gers to leave the vehicle and keep them away from traffic.Do not pull out the foreign
body causing the puncture
if it is still in the tyre.
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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 ap-
plying to the country you are in.C

7.3
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (3/4)
coolant ................................................................\
........... 4.9
power-assisted steering pump ..................................... 4.10
lifting the vehicle changing a wheel .............................5.4, 5.13 → 5.15, 5.17
lighting: interior ...............................................................\
........... 3.17
lights: adjustment of headlight beam height ........................... 1.99
brake lights ....................................................... 5.25 – 5.26
daytime running lights ....................................... 5.21 – 5.22
dipped beam headlights .................. 1.95, 5.21 – 5.22, 5.25
direction indicators ............................................ 5.21 – 5.22
fog lights ............................................................. 1.98, 5.25
hazard warning ............................................................ 5.25
main beam headlights .............................. 1.96, 5.21 – 5.22
reversing lights ............................................................. 5.25
side lights ................................................. 1.95, 5.21 – 5.22
lights-on warning buzzer.................................................... 1.96
locking the doors .......................... 1.2 → 1.8, 1.11, 1.14 – 1.15
M
maintenance ............................................................\
.......... 2.12
maintenance: bodywork .......................................................... 4.14 – 4.15
interior trim ........................................................ 4.16 – 4.17
mechanical .......................................................6.10 → 6.15
mileage before service .....................................6.10 → 6.15
manufacturer’s plates .......................................................... 6.2
methods of restraint in addition to the front seat belts ..............
1.26 → 1.28
N
navigation system ..................................................... 1.92, 3.28
O
oil change ................................................................... 4.6 – 4.7 operating faults ......................................................5.42
→ 5.45
P
paintwork maintenance ..................................................... 4.14 – 4.15
reference ..............................................................\
.......... 6.2
parking distance control.......................................... 2.35 – 2.36
power-assisted steering..................................................... 1.91
puncture.................................... 5.2 → 5.10, 5.13 → 5.15, 5.17
R
radio fitting a radio ................................................................ 5.40
rear bench seat....................................................... 3.26 – 3.27
rear view camera .................................................... 2.37 – 2.38
rear view mirrors ................................................................ 1.71
remote control door locking batteries ..............................................................\
......... 5.35
remote control door locking unit ................................1.2 → 1.6
RENAULT ANTI-INTRUDER DEVICE (RAID) ................... 1.11
replacement parts ................................................................ 6.9
reverse gear selecting ..............................................................\
......... 2.14
running in ........................................................................\
..... 2.2
S
screen wash/wipe ................................................... 1.93 – 1.94
seat belt pretensioners front seat belt ...................................................1.26 → 1.28
seat belts ......................................................1.22 → 1.24, 1.29
see-me-home lighting ........................................................ 1.96
sequential gearbox ................................................2.42 → 2.47
service sheets........................................................6.10 → 6.15
signals and lights ...................................................1.95 → 1.99
speakers location ...............................................................\
......... 5.40