5.1
Section 5: Practical advice
Puncture, emergency spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2
Tyre inflation kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7
Wheel trims - wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.8
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.9
Tyres (tyre and wheel safety, use in winter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . 5.11
Headlights (changing bulbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.14
Rear lights and side lights (changing bulbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . 5.18
Interior lighting (changing bulbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.20
Fitting a radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.22
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.23
RENAULT card: battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.28
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.29
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.31
Wipers (replacing blades) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.32
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.34
Operating faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.36
5.14
Direction indicator lights
Turn the bulb holder 1 a quarter of a
turn and take out the bulb.
Bulb type: PY21W.
Once the bulb has been replaced,
check that it is properly secured.
Dipped beam headlight
To change the bulb:
– remove cover A;
– disconnect the wiring 3 (black lead);
– unclip the spring 2 and remove the
bulb.
Bulb type: H1.
FRONT HEADLIGHTS: changing bulbs (1/3)
Please note when work-
ing close to the engine that
it may be hot. The engine
cooling fan may also start
at any moment. The
warning
light in the engine compartment re-
minds you of this.
Risk of injury.
A
12
3
The bulbs are under pres-
sure and can break when
replaced.
Risk of injury.
Before performing any
action in the engine com-
partment, the ignition must
be switched off (please see
the information on “Starting, stop-
ping the engine” in Section 2).
To comply with local legislation, or
as a precaution, you can obtain an
emergency kit containing a set of
spare bulbs and fuses from an ap-
proved dealer.
5.15
Main beam headlight
To change the bulb:
– remove cover B;
– disconnect the wiring 5 (black lead);
– unclip the spring 4 and remove the
bulb.
Bulb type: H1.
It is essential to use anti-U.V. 55W
bulbs so as not to damage the plastic
on the headlights.
Do not touch the bulb glass. Hold it
by its base.
When the bulb has been changed,
make sure you refit the cover correctly.
FRONT HEADLIGHTS: changing bulbs (2/3)
To comply with local legislation, or
as a precaution, you can obtain an
emergency kit containing a set of
spare bulbs and fuses from an ap-
proved dealer.
B
Please note when work-
ing close to the engine that
it may be hot. The engine
cooling fan may also start
at any moment. The
warning
light in the engine compartment re-
minds you of this.
Risk of injury.
The bulbs are under pres-
sure and can break when
replaced.
Risk of injury.
Before performing any
action in the engine com-
partment, the ignition must
be switched off (please see
the information on “Starting, stop-
ping the engine” in Section 2).5
4
Note: the side light bulb under the
cover B is deactivated. There is no
need to change it.
5.16
LED daytime running lights/
side lights 8
Please see an authorised dealer.
Direction indicators/dipped
beam headlights/LED main
beam headlights 6
(depending on vehicle)
Consult an approved dealer
LED front fog lights 7
Please see an authorised dealer.
FRONT HEADLIGHTS: changing bulbs (3/3)
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Any operation on (or modi-
fication to) the electrical
system must be performed
by an approved dealer
since an incorrect connection might
damage the electrical equipment
(harness, components and in partic-
ular the alternator). In addition, your
Dealer has all the parts required for
fitting these units.
Additional lights
If you wish to fit fog lights to your ve-
hicle, please see an authorised dealer.
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 or have it replaced; refer
to the information in the “Fuses” section.
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 or have it replaced; refer
to the information in the “Fuses” section.
The lights do not come on or go off. Faulty electrical circuit or control. Consult an approved dealer.
Fuse damaged.Replace the fuse or have it replaced; refer
to the information in the “Fuses” section.
7.3
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (3/5)
heating system ........................................................3.4 → 3.12
Hill Start Assist.......................................................2.23 → 2.27
horn ...................................................................\
................ 1.70
horn: flash ..................................................................\
........... 1.70
hubcap tool ................................................................. 5.7 – 5.8
I
indicators ..................................1.70, 5.14 → 5.16, 5.18 – 5.19
indicators: direction indicators ....................................................... 1.70
instrument panel ..............................................1.46 → 1.54
instrument panel ....................................................1.46 → 1.62
instrument panel messages...................................1.53 → 1.62
interior trim maintenance ..................................................... 4.16 – 4.17
Isofix ....................................................................... 1.33 – 1.34
J
jack ...................................................................\
................... 5.7
L
levels .................................................................\
........4.7 → 4.9
levels: brake fluid ...................................................................... 4.8
coolant ................................................................\
........... 4.7
windscreen washer reservoir ......................................... 4.9
lifting the vehicle changing a wheel ................................................ 5.9 – 5.10
lighting: exterior .............................................................1.67 → 1.72
instrument panel .......................................................... 1.67
interior ........................................... 3.16 – 3.17, 5.20 – 5.21
lights adjustment ........................................................ 1.71 – 1.72
changing bulbs .................................................5.14 → 5.16front ..................................................................\
5.14
→ 5.16
lights: adjusting ........................................................... 1.71 – 1.72
brake lights ....................................................... 5.18 – 5.19
dipped beam headlights .................1.46, 1.67, 5.14 → 5.16
direction indicators ................1.46, 1.70, 5.14 → 5.16, 5.18
fog lights .................................................... 1.46, 1.69, 5.19
hazard warning ............................................................ 1.70
main beam headlights ................................ 1.46, 1.67, 5.14
reversing lights ............................................................. 5.19
side lights .......................................1.67, 5.14 → 5.16, 5.18
load permitted on the roof.................................................... 6.6
locking the doors .....................................................1.2 → 1.15
M
maintenance ............................................................\
.......... 2.18
maintenance: bodywork .........................................................4.13 → 4.15
interior trim ........................................................ 4.16 – 4.17
mechanical .........................................4.4, 4.12, 6.8 → 6.13
map reading lights .................................................. 3.16 – 3.17
methods of restraint in addition to the seat belts ...1.23 → 1.29
mobile floor ........................................................................\
3.29
multimedia equipment .............................................. 3.34, 5.22
N
navigation system .............................................................. 3.34
O
oil change ................................................................... 4.5 – 4.6
opening the doors .................................................. 1.11 → 1.14
operating faults ................................ 1.46 → 1.50, 5.36 → 5.41
P
paintwork maintenance ....................................................4.13 → 4.15