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5.16
TYRES (3/3)
Use in winter
Chains
For safety reasons, fitting snow 
chains to the rear axle is strictly for-
bidden.
Chains cannot be fitted to tyres which 
are larger than those originally fitted to 
the vehicle.
Snow or Winter tyres
We would recommend that these be 
fitted to all four wheels to ensure that 
your vehicle retains maximum adhe-
sion.
Warning : These tyres sometimes have 
a specific direction of rotation and a 
maximum speed index which may be 
lower than the maximum speed of your 
vehicle.
Snow chains may only be 
fitted to tyres of the same 
size as those originally 
fitted to your vehicle.
In all cases, we would recommend 
that you contact an approved Dealer 
who will be able to advise you on 
the choice of equipment which is 
most suitable for your vehicle.
Studded tyres
This type of equipment may only be 
used for a limited period and as laid 
down by local legislation. It is neces-
sary to observe the speed specified by 
current legislation.
These tyres must, at a minimum, be 
fitted to the two front wheels.Fitting new tyres
For your safety, please re-
spect the speed limit.
When they need to be re-
placed, only tyres of the 
same make, size, type and profile 
should be used on a single axle.
They must: either have a load ca-
pacity and a speed capacity at 
least equal to the original tyres, 
or correspond to those recom-
mended by your authorised 
dealer.
Failure to heed these instructions 
could endanger your safety and 
affect your vehicle’s roadworthi-
ness.
Risk of loss of control of the ve-
hicle. 
         
        
        
     
        
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5.31
Operating faults
If the battery is too weak to ensure cor-
rect operation, you can still start and 
lock/unlock the vehicle (please refer to 
the information on “Locking/unlocking 
the opening elements” in Section 1).
RENAULT CARD: battery
Replacing the battery
When the message “Keycard battery 
low” appears on the instrument panel, 
replace the battery in the RENAULT 
card:
–  slide the rear casing 1  downwards 
while pressing on zone  A;
–  remove the battery cover 2;
–   remove the battery by pressing on 
one side and lifting the other;
–   replace it according to the direc-
tion and template shown inside the 
cover.
When refitting, proceed in the reverse 
order, then press one of the buttons on 
the card four times, close to the vehicle: 
the message will disappear.
Note:  it is not advisable to touch the 
electronic circuit or contacts on the 
RENAULT card when replacing the bat-
tery.
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.
2
A
1
Do not throw away your used bat-
teries; give them to an organisation 
responsible for collecting and recy-
cling batteries.    
         
        
        
     
        
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5.32
Operating faults
If the battery is too weak to ensure cor-
rect operation, you can still start and 
lock/unlock the vehicle (please refer to 
the information on “Locking/unlocking 
the opening elements” in Section 1).
Replacing the battery
Open the case at slot 1 using a flat-
blade screwdriver or similar, and re-
place the battery 2 , observing the po-
larity shown on the back of the cover. Note: 
It is not advisable to touch the 
electronic circuit in the key cover when 
replacing the battery.
RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL: batteries
When refitting, ensure that the cover 
is correctly clipped on and the screw 
tightened.
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.
2
1
1
Do not throw away your used bat-
teries; give them to an organisation 
responsible for collecting and recy-
cling batteries.    
         
        
        
     
        
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6.2
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION PLATES
A
B
A
97
8
10
5
1
2
3
4
6
The information shown on the ve-
hicle identification plate should be 
quoted on all correspondence or 
orders.
The presence and location of the in-
formation depends on the vehicle.
Vehicle identification plate A
  1 Manufacturer name.
  2  EC design number or approval 
number.
  3 Identification number.
Depending on the vehicle, this 
information is also given on 
marking B.  
4 MMAC (Maximum permissible 
all-up weight).
  5  MTR (Gross train weight: vehicle 
fully loaded, with trailer).
  6 MMTA (Maximum Permissible 
Weight) front axle.
  7  MMTA rear axle.
  8  Reserved for related or additional 
entries.
  9  Diesel exhaust emissions.
  10  Paint reference (colour code).