5.31
TOWING: breakdown recovery (1/4)
Do not remove the key from
the ignition when the vehi-
cle is being towed.
Before towing, put the gearbox in neu-
tral, unlock the steering column and re-
lease the parking brake.
For vehicles fitted with an automa-
tic gearbox, if it is not possible to put
the gear lever into position N, please
consult an authorised dealer.
Steering column unlocking
Insert the key into the ignition or, de-
pending on the vehicle, having the
RENAULT card on you, press the
engine start button for approximately
2 seconds.
Reposition the lever to neutral (position
N for vehicles fitted with an automatic
gearbox).
The steering column unlocks, the ac-
cessory functions are powered: you
can use the vehicle’s lights (direction
indicators, brake lights, etc.). At night
the vehicle must have its lights on.
Depending on the vehicle, once you
have finished towing, press the engine
start button twice (risk of running down
the battery). The speed specified by current legisla-
tion for towing must always be obser-
ved. If your vehicle is the towing vehi-
cle, do not exceed the maximum towing
weight for your vehicle (refer to the in-
formation on “Weights” in Section 6).
Towing a vehicle with an
automatic gearbox
Transport the vehicle on a trailer or tow
it with the front wheels off the ground.
In exceptional circumstances, you may
tow it with all four wheels on the ground,
only in a forward gear, with the gear in
neutral position
N over a maximum dis-
tance of 50 miles (80 km) and not ex-
ceeding a speed of 15 mph (25 km/h).
5.34
TOWING: breakdown recovery (4/4)
Only use the front towing point A
and the rear towing point 5 (never
use the driveshafts).
These towing points may only be used
for towing: never use them for lifting the
vehicle directly or indirectly.Access to towing points
Unclip cover A by inserting a flatblade
screwdriver or similar under the cover.
Tighten the tow eye 3 fully: as much
as possible by hand at first, then finish
tightening it using the wheelbrace or,
depending on the vehicle, the lever.
Only use the towing eye 3 and the
wheelbrace 4 included in the tool kit
(please refer to the information under
“Tools” in Section 5).
When the engine is stop-
ped, steering and braking
assistance are not opera-
tional.
Do not leave the tools unse-
cured inside the vehicle as
they may come loose under
braking.
– 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.
– Avoid accelerating or braking suddenly when towing, as this
may result in damage being
caused to the vehicle.
– When towing a vehicle, it is ad- visable not to exceed 30 mph
(50 km/h).
– Do not push the vehicle if the steering column is locked.
3
4
A
5
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 card does
not work. Please refer to the information on “Starting, stopping
the engine” in Section 2.
The engine cannot be switched off. Card not detected. Please refer to the information on “Starting, stopping
the engine” in Section 2.
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 or, depending on the vehicle, while turning
the key (refer to the information on “Starting, stopping
the engine” in Section 2).
Faulty circuit. Consult an approved dealer.
5.39
OPERATING FAULTS (5/7)
On the roadPOSSIBLE CAUSESWHAT TO DO
Steering becomes heavy. Assistance overheating.
Fault with the electric assistance
motor.
Fault in assistance system. Drive carefully at reduced speed, be aware
of the level of force in the steering wheel
needed to turn the wheels. Consult 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.
7.4
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (4/5)
mechanical ..............................4.4, 4.13 – 4.14, 6.8 → 6.13
map reading lights .................................................3.23 → 3.25
menu for customising the vehicle settings .............. 1.72 – 1.73
methods of restraint in addition to the seat belts ...1.27 → 1.33
multimedia equipment ............................................ 3.49 – 3.50
N
navigation system ................................................... 3.49 – 3.50
O
oil change ..................................................................4.5 → 4.7
opening the doors .................................................. 1.11 → 1.15
operating faults ................................ 1.54 → 1.59, 5.35 → 5.41
overspeed warning ................................................2.59 → 2.61
P
paintwork maintenance ..................................................... 4.15 – 4.16
parking assistance: assisted parking .....................2.84 → 2.89
parking brake ..................................................................... 2.17
parking distance control.........................................2.77 → 2.81
power-assisted steering..................................................... 1.74
powered tailgate ....................................................3.37 → 3.41
pretensioners .........................................................1.27 → 1.30
puncture.....................................................5.2 – 5.3, 5.7 → 5.9
R
radio........................................................................\
3.49 – 3.50
radio frequency remote control/key use ....................................................................\
...1.2 → 1.4
rear bench seat......................................................3.33 → 3.35
rear parcel shelf ................................................................. 3.42
rear screen de-icing/demisting ............................................ 3.9
rear seats........................................................................\
... 1.25 functions ..........................................................3.33 → 3.35
rear view mirrors ..................................................... 1.77 – 1.78 remote control door locking
batteries ..............................................................\
......... 5.22
remote control door locking unit ................................1.2 → 1.4
RENAULT ANTI-INTRUDER DEVICE (RAID) ................... 1.16
RENAULT card battery ................................................................\
.......... 5.21
use ................................................... 1.5 → 1.10, 2.5 → 2.9
RENAULT card battery ...................................................... 5.21
replacement parts ................................................................ 6.7
reverse gear selecting ..................................................2.16, 2.90 → 2.92
reversing sensor ....................................................2.77 → 2.81
roof bars ........................................................................\
.... 3.48
roof rack roof bars ....................................................................... 3.48
running in .................................................................... 2.2 – 2.3
S
seat belt pretensioners front seat belt ...................................................1.27 → 1.30
seat belts ......................................................1.23 → 1.30, 1.33
service sheets..........................................................6.8 → 6.13
side protection devices ...................................................... 1.32
sign detection: overspeed warning ........................2.59 → 2.61
signals and lights ...................................................1.79 → 1.86
special features of diesel versions..................................... 2.15
special features of petrol vehicles ..................................... 2.14
speed limiter .................................................1.57, 2.62 → 2.64
spoiler ................................................................\
................ 3.48
starting the engine ...................................................2.3 → 2.13
steering wheel adjustment ........................................................ 1.74 – 1.75
Stop & Start
..................................................1.57, 2.10 → 2.13
Stop & Start function..............................................2.10 → 2.13
stopping the engine ...................................................2.4 → 2.9
storage compartment.............................................3.26 → 3.30
7.5
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (5/5)
storage compartments ...........................................3.26 → 3.30
sun visor ........................................................................\
.... 3.26
sunroof.................................................................... 3.21 – 3.22
switching on the vehicle ignition .........................2.3, 2.5 → 2.9
T
tailgate ...............................................3.36 → 3.41, 3.45 – 3.46
tanks and reservoirs brake fluid ...................................................................... 4.9
coolant ................................................................\
........... 4.8
tanks and reservoirs: windscreen washer ...................................................... 4.10
technical specifications ..............................................6.4 → 6.7
telephone ................................................................ 3.49 – 3.50
temperature regulation ............................................3.7 → 3.17
tool kit ........................................................................\
.......... 5.7
towing breakdown .......................................................5.31 → 5.34
towing equipment ......................................................... 3.47
towing a caravan ........................................................ 3.47, 6.6
towing equipment fitting ................................................................\
............ 3.47
towing hitch.....................................................5.7, 5.31 → 5.34
towing rings ....................................................................... 3.46
towing weights ..................................................................... 6.6
traction control: ASR ..............................................2.31 → 2.34
transporting children .................1.34 – 1.35, 1.37 → 1.43, 1.47
transporting objects in the luggage compartment ........................................ 3.46
on the roof ...................................................................... 6.6
trip computer and warning system... 1.54 → 1.59, 1.62 → 1.71
tyre inflation kit...........................................................5.4 → 5.6
tyre pressure............................. 2.28 → 2.30, 4.11 – 4.12, 5.11
tyre pressure loss warning.....................................2.28 → 2.30
tyre pressures ......................................................... 4.11 – 4.12
tyres .................... 2.24, 2.28 → 2.30, 4.11 – 4.12, 5.10 → 5.12 U
unlocking the doors ............................................... 1.11
→ 1.13
V
variable power-assisted steering ....................................... 1.74
vehicle identification plates .................................................. 6.3
ventilation .......................................................1.22, 3.2 → 3.17
W
warning lights.........................................................1.54 → 1.71
washing .................................................................. 4.15 – 4.16
weights ................................................................\
................ 6.6
wheelbrace .............................................................\
............. 5.7
wheels (safety) ......................................................5.10 → 5.12
windscreen de-icing/demisting ............................................ 3.9
windscreen washer ................................................1.87 → 1.94
wiper blades ........................................................... 5.29 – 5.30
wipers .................................................................\
...1.87 → 1.94
blades ............................................................... 5.29 – 5.30