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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.17
4.10
Power-assisted steering
pump
Level: the correct level when cold,
with the engine switched off and on
level ground, should be visible between
the “MINI ” and “MAXI” levels on the
reservoir 5. For topping up or refilling with oil, use
products approved by our Technical
Department. Special feature on vehicles fitted
with a tank
6
Access to the filler cap is not acces-
sible. Contact an approved dealer for
topping up or filling.
Filters
The filter elements (air filter, diesel filter,
etc.) should be replaced during the
maintenance operations carried out on
your vehicle.
Replacement intervals for filter el-
ements: refer to the Maintenance
Document for your vehicle.
On equipped vehicles, if warning light 7
turns red, it indicates that the air filter
is clogged.
Consult your approved dealer as soon
as possible.
LEVELS (3/3)/FILTERS
5
Please note when work-
ing close to the engine that
it may be hot. In addition,
the engine cooling fan may
start at any moment. The
warning light in the engine compart-
ment reminds you of this.
Risk of injury.
7
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).
6
5.38
TOWING: breakdown (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.
– 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 15 mph
(25 km/h).
When the engine is
stopped, steering and brak-
ing assistance are not op-
erational.
Do not remove the key from
the ignition when the vehi-
cle is being towed.
Towing a vehicle with a
sequential gearbox
If the gearbox is stuck in a gear:
– switch on the ignition;
– select neutral with the brake pedal depressed;
– check that the gearbox is in neutral (by pushing the vehicle for example).
If you cannot find neutral you must tow
the vehicle with the front wheels raised.
The vehicle should always be towed
with the ignition switched off.
5.42
The starter is activatedPOSSIBLE CAUSESWHAT TO DO
Warning lights dim or fail to come on;
the starter does not run. Battery terminals disconnected,
oxidised or incorrectly secured.Contact an approved Dealer.
Battery discharged or worn. Connect another battery to the faulty bat-
tery. Refer to the paragraph “Battery: trou-
bleshooting” in Section 5 or replace the bat-
tery if necessary.
Do not push the vehicle if the steering
column is locked.
The engine will not start. Starting conditions are not fulfilled.Refer to the information on “Starting/stop-
ping the engine” in Section 2.
The steering column remains locked. Steering wheel locked. To unlock, move the key and the steer-
ing wheel (refer to the information on the
“Ignition switch” in Section 2).
OPERATING FAULTS (1/5)
The following advice will enable you to carry out quick, temporary repai\
rs. For safety reasons you should always contact
an approved dealer as soon as possible.
5.44
On the roadPOSSIBLE CAUSESWHAT TO DO
Steering becomes heavy. Assistance overheating.
Fault with the electric assistance
motor.
Fault in the 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 warning light and the
STOP warning light come 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.
OPERATING FAULTS (3/5)
Radiator: If there is a significant lack of coolant, remember that it must
never be 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 prepar\
ed
in the correct proportions. Reminder: only products approved by our Technical
Department may be used for this purpose.
7.3
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (3/4)
L
lane departure warning ..........................................2.27 → 2.29
levels: brake fluid ...................................................................... 4.8
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 ......................... 1.100
brake lights ....................................................... 5.25 – 5.26
daytime running lights ....................................... 5.21 – 5.22
dipped beam headlights .................. 1.96, 5.21 – 5.22, 5.25
direction indicators ............................................ 5.21 – 5.22
fog lights ............................................................. 1.99, 5.25
hazard warning ............................................................ 5.25
main beam headlights .............................. 1.97, 5.21 – 5.22
reversing lights ............................................................. 5.25
side lights ................................................. 1.96, 5.21 – 5.22
lights-on warning buzzer.................................................... 1.97
locking the doors ..........................1.2 → 1.9, 1.12, 1.15 – 1.16
M
maintenance ............................................................\
.......... 2.12
maintenance: bodywork .........................................................4.14 → 4.16
interior trim ........................................................ 4.17 – 4.18
mechanical .......................................................6.10 → 6.15
manufacturer’s plates .......................................................... 6.2
methods of restraint in addition to the front seat belts ..............
1.28 → 1.30
N
navigation system ..................................................... 1.93, 3.28 O
oil change ................................................................... 4.6 – 4.7
operating faults ......................................................5.42
→ 5.46
P
paintwork maintenance ....................................................4.14 → 4.16
reference ..............................................................\
.......... 6.2
parking distance control.......................................... 2.38 – 2.39
power-assisted steering..................................................... 1.19
puncture.................................... 5.2 → 5.10, 5.13 → 5.15, 5.17
R
radio fitting a radio ................................................................ 5.40
radio frequency remote control/key use ........................................................................\
1.5 – 1.6
rear bench seat....................................................... 3.26 – 3.27
rear view camera .................................................... 2.40 – 2.41
rear view mirrors ................................................................ 1.73
remote control door locking batteries ..............................................................\
......... 5.35
remote control door locking unit ................................1.2 → 1.6
RENAULT ANTI-INTRUDER DEVICE (RAID) ................... 1.12
replacement parts ................................................................ 6.9
reverse gear selecting ..............................................................\
2.14, 2.46
running in ........................................................................\
..... 2.2
S
screen wash/wipe ................................................... 1.94 – 1.95
seat belt pretensioners front seat belt ...................................................1.28 → 1.30
seat belts ......................................................1.24 → 1.26, 1.31
see-me-home lighting ........................................................ 1.97
sequential gearbox ................................................2.45 → 2.49
7.4
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (4/4)
service sheets........................................................6.10 → 6.15
signals and lights .................................................1.96 → 1.100
speakers location ...............................................................\
......... 5.40
special features of diesel versions....................................... 2.7
speed limiter ..........................................................2.30 → 2.32
starting the engine ............................................................... 2.3
steering wheel adjustment .............................................................\
...... 1.19
Stop & Start ...............................................................2.4 → 2.6
Stop & Start function..................................................2.4 → 2.6
stopping the engine ............................................................. 2.3
storage compartment.............................................3.20 → 3.25
storage compartments ...........................................3.20 → 3.25
sun visor ........................................................................\
.... 3.18
T
tailgate ...............................................................\
................ 3.29
tank AdBlue .........................................................1.104 → 1.109
tanks and reservoirs: windscreen washer ...................................................... 4.10
technical specifications ..............................6.2 – 6.3, 6.6 → 6.9
temperature regulation ........................................... 3.13 – 3.14
tool kit ........................................................................\
.......... 5.4
towing .................................................................\
............... 3.29 driving ................................................................\
.......... 2.18
breakdown ........................................................ 5.38 – 5.39
towing a caravan ............................................................ 6.8
towing hitch........................................................................\
.. 5.4
towing rings ............................................................ 3.29 – 3.30
towing weights ..................................................................... 6.8
traction control .......................................................2.16 → 2.23
transporting children .... 1.33 – 1.34, 1.38 → 1.57, 1.70 → 1.72
transporting objects in the luggage compartment ............................. 3.29 – 3.30 trims ........................................................................\
5.11 – 5.12
trip computer and warning system.......................... 1.84 – 1.85
turning circle ............................................................... 6.6 – 6.7
tyre inflation kit.........................................................5.5
→ 5.10
tyre pressure...................................... 2.24 → 2.26, 4.11 – 4.12
tyre pressure loss warning.....................................2.24 → 2.26
tyre pressures ......................................................... 4.11 – 4.12
tyres ............................. 2.24 → 2.26, 4.11 – 4.12, 5.18 → 5.20
U
unlocking the doors ................................................. 1.8 → 1.11
use in winter ...................................................................... 5.20
V
vehicle identification ................................................... 6.2 – 6.3
vehicle identification plates ......................................... 6.2 – 6.3
ventilation ............................................................... 3.13 – 3.14 air conditioning ...................................................... 3.2 – 3.3
W
warning buzzer ....................................................... 1.13 – 1.14
warning lights.........................................................1.78 → 1.83
washing ................................................................\
.4.14 → 4.16
weights ................................................................\
................ 6.8
wheelbrace .............................................................\
............. 5.4
wheels (safety) ......................................................5.18 → 5.20
windows .................................................................. 3.15 – 3.16
wiper blades ...................................................................... 5.37