2017 RENAULT TRAFIC light

5.33
TOWING: breakdown recovery (1/2)
The steering wheel must be un-
locked and the ignition key must be
in position M (ignition on) to provide
brake lights and hazard warning
lights on the towed vehicle. At night
the vehicle must have its lights on.
Unhitch the trailer, etc., if one is
being towed.
You must observe the towing regu-
lations which apply in the country in
which you are driving: do not exceed
the towing weight for your vehicle.
Contact an approved dealer.
Never use the drive shafts or axles.
These towing points may only be used
for traction: never use them for lifting
the vehicle directly or indirectly.– Use a rigid towing bar.
If a rope or cable is used
(where the law allows this),
the vehicle being towed
must be able to brake.
– A vehicle must not be towed if it is
not fit to be driven.
– Do not accelerate or brake sud- denly when towing, as this may
result in damage being caused to
the vehicle.
– When towing a vehicle, do not exceed 15 mph (25 km/h).
– Do not push the vehicle if the steering column is locked.
When the engine is
stopped, steering and brak-
ing assistance are not op-
erational.
Do not remove the key from
the ignition switch or the
card from the reader during
towing.

5.37
OPERATING FAULTS (3/7)
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.

5.38
OPERATING FAULTS (4/7)
On the roadPOSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO
White smoke from the exhaust. In the diesel version, this is necessarily 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 vehicle when
starting the heating. This is not necessarily a fault. The smoke
may come from the heater.
If this happens, the smoke will gradually
disappear once the passenger compart-
ment temperature has reached the ap-
propriate level.
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 (5/7)
On the roadPOSSIBLE CAUSESWHAT TO DO
Steering becomes heavy. Assistance overheating. Consult an approved dealer.
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.
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 (6/7)
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 (7/7)
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 ..............................................................1.86, 2.21 → 2.25
accessories........................................................................\
5.30
accessories socket ................................................. 3.29 – 3.30
AdBlue ............................................................... 1.116 → 1.119
AdBlue additive.................................................. 1.116 → 1.119
additional methods of restraint .......................................... 1.43 side protection ............................................................. 1.42
to the front seat belts .......................................1.37 → 1.40
to the rear seat belts .................................................... 1.41
additive (tank) .................................................... 1.116 → 1.119
additive tank ...................................................... 1.116 → 1.119
adjusting your driving position ..1.28 – 1.30, 1.32 → 1.36, 3.31
advice on antipollution ....................................................... 2.16
air bag.......................................1.37 → 1.40, 1.42 – 1.43, 1.84
activating the front passenger air bags ........................ 1.79
deactivating the front passenger air bags .................... 1.77
air conditioning ........................................................3.4 → 3.14
air vents ...................................................................... 3.2 – 3.3
anti-corrosion check ..............................................6.18 → 6.22
anti-corrosion protection .................................................... 4.13
anti-lock braking system: ABS ...............................2.21 → 2.25
antipollution advice .................................................................\
......... 2.16
armrest: front ..................................................................\
............ 3.24
ashtray .................................................................... 3.29 – 3.30
audible and visual signals................................................ 1.109
B
battery............................................................ 4.12, 5.24 – 5.25 troubleshooting ................................................. 5.24 – 5.25
bonnet........................................................................\
. 4.2 – 4.3
brake fluid ........................................................................\
.... 4.8
bulbs changing ..........................................................5.14 → 5.21C
catalytic converter.............................................................. 2.10
central door locking 1.4 → 1.6, 1.13, 1.16 → 1.21, 1.23 → 1.27
changing a bulb .....................................................5.14 → 5.21
changing a wheel...................................................... 5.9 – 5.10
changing gear .................................................................... 2.11
child restraint/seat ....................1.44 – 1.45, 1.47 → 1.64, 1.77
child safety......1.15, 1.40, 1.44 – 1.45, 1.47 → 1.64, 1.77, 2.4,
3.15 – 3.16
child seats..........................................1.44 – 1.45, 1.47 → 1.64
children ................................. 1.2, 1.7, 1.44 – 1.45, 3.15 – 3.16
children (safety) ................................................... 1.2, 1.7, 1.15
cigar lighter ............................................................. 3.29 – 3.30
cleaning: inside the vehicle .............................................. 4.15 – 4.16
clock ..................................................................... 1.99 – 1.100
closing the doors ........................................... 1.14 – 1.15, 1.27
control instruments ..........................1.84 → 1.91, 1.99 – 1.100
controls ...............................................................\
...1.80 → 1.83
courtesy light ................................................. 3.18 – 3.19, 5.20
cruise control ................................................1.87, 2.29 → 2.32
cruise control-speed limiter....................................2.26 → 2.32
D
dashboard..............................................................1.80 → 1.83
deadlocking the doors ................................................ 1.6, 1.13
demisting rear screen ......................................................... 3.8 → 3.11
windscreen .................................................. 3.5, 3.8 → 3.11
dimensions .............................................................\
...6.4 → 6.7
dipstick................................................................\
................. 4.4
display ................................................................\
...1.84 →
1.89
doors......................................................................1.18 →

1.21
doors/tailgate .......................1.2 → 1.8, 1.13, 1.23 – 1.24, 1.27
driver’s position .....................................................1.80 → 1.87
driving ............ 2.2 → 2.6, 2.10, 2.14, 2.18 → 2.33, 2.35 – 2.36

7.2
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (2/5)
driving positionsettings ............................................................1.32 → 1.36
driving recommendations ......................................2.12 → 2.15
E
ECO driving ...........................................................2.12 → 2.15
ECO mode ................................................................ 2.13, 3.10
electric beam height adjustment ......................... 1.107 – 1.108
electric windows ..................................................... 3.15 – 3.16
electronic stability control: ESC .............................2.21 → 2.25
emergency brake assist.........................................2.21 → 2.25
emergency braking ................................................2.21 → 2.25
emergency key ........................................................... 1.7 – 1.8
emergency spare wheel ............................................. 5.2 – 5.3
engine technical specifications .................................................. 6.8
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, 6.8
engine standby ..........................................................2.7 → 2.9
engine start/stop button .............................................2.3 → 2.6
environment ............................................................\
........... 2.17
ESC: electronic stability control ....................1.86, 2.21 → 2.25
external temperature ....................................................... 1.100
F
faults operating faults ................................................5.35 → 5.41
filter air filter ........................................................................\
... 4.9
oil filter .................................................................. 4.5 – 4.6
passenger compartment filter ........................................ 4.9
fitting a radio ...................................................................... 5.26
fittings ...............................................................\
.....3.20 → 3.28front passenger air bag deactivation ................................. 1.77
front seat adjustment .............................................. 1.29 – 1.30
front seats adjustment ............................................... 1.28 – 1.30, 1.32
fuel advice on fuel economy ...................................2.12 → 2.15
consumption ....................................................2.12 → 2.15
filling .................................................... 1.84, 1.113 → 1.115
grade ............................................................ 1.113 → 1.115
fuel consumption ...................................................2.12 → 2.15
fuel filler cap ...................................................... 1.113 → 1.115
fuel level ................................................................1.84 → 1.88
fuel tank capacity ...............................................................\
....... 1.113
fuel tank capacity ............................................... 1.113 → 1.115
fuses ..................................................................\
....5.27 → 5.29
G
gear lever........................................................................\
... 2.11
grip control ........................................................................\
. 2.24
H
handbrake........................................................................\
.. 2.11
hazard warning lights signal ............................................ 1.109
headlight beam adjustment ................................ 1.107 – 1.108
headrest.................................................................... 1.28, 3.31
heated seats ...................................................................... 1.29
heated windscreen .................................................. 3.8 → 3.11
heating and air conditioning system ...............3.4 → 3.12, 3.14
heating system ........................................................3.4 → 3.13
Hill Start Assist.......................................................2.21 → 2.25
horn ...................................................................\
.............. 1.109
horn: flash ..................................................................\
......... 1.109
hubcap tool ................................................................. 5.7 – 5.8