2018 RENAULT MASTER Owners Manual

5.35
RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL: battery
Replacing the battery
Open the case at slot 1 using a flat-
blade screwdriver or similar and re-
place the battery 2, observing the type
and polarity shown on the back of the
cover.
Note: It is not advisable to touch the
electrical circuit in the key cover when
replacing the battery.
3
When refitting, ensure that the cover
is correctly clipped on and the screw
tightened.
1
2
3
2
A
1
Special feature of key A
Undo screw 3 to remove the remote
control cover.
Do not dispose of your used batter-
ies in the countryside. Give them to
an organisation that collects and re-
cycles used batteries.
The batteries are available from ap-
proved Dealers, and their service
life approximately two years. Check
that there is no dye on the battery:
risk of an incorrect electrical con-
tact.

5.36
HANDS-FREE ACCESS TRANSMITTER, RECEIVER: battery
Replacing the battery
Use a coin to open the unit via slot 1.
Do not dispose of your used
batteries in the countryside.
Give them to an organisa-
tion that collects and recy-
cles used batteries.
1
2
Replace battery 2 according to the di-
rection marked on the cover.
Note: it is not advisable to touch the
electronic circuit in the cover when re-
placing the battery.
When refitting, ensure that the cover
is correctly clipped into place.
The batteries are available from ap-
proved Dealers, and their service
life approximately two years.
Check that there is no dye on the
battery: risk of an incorrect electri-
cal contact.

5.37
WIPER BLADES
– press tab 3 and slide the wiper blade
downwards to release hook 5 from
the wiper arm;
– slide the blade ( A) then lift it ( B) to
release it.
Refitting
To refit the wiper blade, proceed in the
reverse order to removal. Make sure
that the blade is correctly locked in po-
sition.
Check the condition of the wiper
blades. You are responsible for their
service life:
– clean the blades and the wind- screen regularly with soapy
water;
– do not use them when the wind- screen is dry;
– free them from the windscreen when they have not been used
for a long time.
– In frosty weather, make
sure that the wiper blades
are not stuck by ice (to
avoid the risk of the motor
overheating).
– Check the condition of the wiper
blades.
Replace the wiper blades as soon
as they begin to lose efficiency
(approximately once a year).
Whilst changing the blade, take care
not to drop the arm onto the window
after it has been removed as this
may break the window.
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4
5
BA
To access the wiper blades, stand on
step 1. Note: the step may be slippery.
Replacing windscreen wiper
blades 2
– Lift wiper arm 4;
– move the blade into a horizontal po- sition;
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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.

5.39
First screw in towing hitch 4 as far
as it will go by hand, then finish tight-
ening it fully using the wheelbrace
stored in tool kit 3.
TOWING: breakdown (2/2)
When storing the tools,
ensure that they are cor-
rectly replaced in unit 3, in
their original positions and
store the unit under the driver’s
seat. Do not leave the tools unse-
cured inside the vehicle as they may
come loose under braking.
Front towing point 2
Accessing towing hitch 4
Move the driver’s seat forward and re-
cline the seatback so that tool kit 3 can
be removed.
Access to front towing point 2
Unclip cover 5 by inserting a flat-blade
screwdriver or similar under the cover.
3
2
5
4
1
Only use:
– At the rear left, towing point 1.
– At the front, towing hitch 4 (from
the tool kit) and towing point 2.
These towing points may only be used
for pulling the vehicle, never for lifting it
either directly or indirectly.
Rear towing point 1

5.40
FITTING THE RADIO
If your vehicle is not fitted with an audio
system, one can be fitted and locations
have been provided for:
– radio 1;
– front speakers 2 (depending on the
vehicle).
To install any equipment, please con-
sult an approved dealer.
Radio location 1Unclip the blanking cover. The aerial, +
and – supply and speaker wire connec-
tions are located behind it.
– In all cases, it is very important to follow the manufacturer’s instructions care-
fully.
– The specifications of the brackets and wires (available from our networ\
k) vary depending on the equipment level of your vehicle and the type of radio.
Consult an approved Dealer to find out the correct part number.
– No work may be carried out on the vehicle’s electrical or radio circuits, except by approved dealers: an incorrectly connected system may result in damag\
e
being caused to the electrical equipment and/or the components connected\
to
it.
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5.41
ACCESSORIES
Electrical and electronic accessories
Before installing this type of accessory (particularly for transmitters\
/receivers: frequency bandwidth, power level, po-
sition of the aerial, etc.), make sure it is compatible with your vehic\
le. You can get advice from an authorised dealer.
Connect accessories with a maximum power of 120 Watts only. Fire hazard. When several accessory sockets are
used at the same time, the total power of the connected accessories must\
not exceed 180 watts.
No work may be carried out on the vehicle’s electrical or radio circuits, except by authorised dealers: an incorre\
ctly connecte d
system may result in damage being caused to the electrical equipment and\
/or the components connected to it.
If the vehicle is fitted with any aftermarket electrical equipment, make\
sure that the installation is correctly protected by a fuse.
Establish the rating and position of this fuse.
Using the diagnostic socket
The use of electronic accessories on the diagnostic socket may cause ser\
ious disturbance to the vehicle’s electronic systems.
For your safety we recommend that you use only electronic accessories ap\
proved by the manufacturer, consult an Approved
Dealer. Serious accident risk.
Use of transmitting/receiving devices (telephones, CB equipment etc.).\
Telephones and CB equipment with integrated aerials may cause interferenc\
e to the electronic systems originally fitted to the
vehicle: it is advisable only to use equipment with an external aerial. \
Furthermore, we remind you of the need to conform
to the legislation in force concerning the use of such equipment.
Fitting aftermarket accessories
If you wish to install accessories on the vehicle: please contact an aut\
horised dealer. Also, to ensure the correct operation o f
your vehicle, and to avoid any risk to your safety, we recommend that you use only accessories specifically designed for y\
our
vehicle, which are the only accessories for which the manufacturer will \
provide a warranty.
If you are using an anti-theft device, only attach it to the brake pedal\
.
Obstructions to the driver
On the driver’s side, only use mats suitable for the vehicle, attached with the pre-fi\
tted components, and check the fitting re gu-
larly. Do not lay one mat on top of another. There is a risk of wedging the pedals.

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.