5.34
TOWING: breakdown recovery (2/2)
Rear towing point 2(Vehicle without towing equipment)
Rear towing point 3(Vehicle with towing equipment)
To assemble the towbar ball, please
consult the equipment assembly in-
structions.
6
Front towing point 6
Unclip the cover 5 by inserting a flat-
blade screwdriver or similar under the
cover.
Tighten the tow eye 4 fully: as much
as possible by hand at first, then finish
tightening it using the wheelbrace.
Only use the towing eye 4 stored with
the tools. Please refer to the informa-
tion on “Tools” in Section 5.
4
5
2
Use only
At the rear:
– for vehicles without towing equip- ment, towing point 2;
– for vehicles with towing equip- ment, towing point 3 (towbar ball);
At the front:
– At the front, tow eye 6 (from the
tool kit) and towing point 6.
3
5.38
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 “hands-free”
card does not work. Insert the card in the card reader in order to start the
engine.
Please refer to the information on “Starting, stopping
the engine” in Section 2.
The engine cannot be switched off. Card not detected. Insert the card in card reader.
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 (please refer to Section 2 “Starting, stop-
ping the engine”).
Faulty circuit. Consult an approved dealer.
5.40
OPERATING FAULTS (5/7)
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
Vibrations. Tyres not inflated to correct pressures,
incorrectly balanced or damaged. Check the tyre pressures: if this is not the
problem, have them checked by an ap-
proved Dealer.
The engine is overheating. The coolant
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 reservoir. 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.
7.1
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (1/5)
A
ABS ..............................................................1.86, 2.21 → 2.25
accessories........................................................................\
5.30
accessories socket ................................................. 3.31 – 3.32
additional methods of restraint .......................................... 1.43 side protection ............................................................. 1.42
to the front seat belts .......................................1.37 → 1.40
to the rear seat belts .................................................... 1.41
additive (tank) .................................................... 1.116 → 1.119
additive tank ...................................................... 1.116 → 1.119
adjusting your driving position ..1.28 – 1.30, 1.32 → 1.36, 3.33
advice on antipollution ....................................................... 2.16
air bag.......................................1.37 → 1.40, 1.42 – 1.43, 1.84
activating the front passenger air bags ........................ 1.79
deactivating the front passenger air bags .................... 1.77
air conditioning ........................................................3.4 → 3.15
air vents ...................................................................... 3.2 – 3.3
anti-corrosion check ..............................................6.18 → 6.22
anti-corrosion protection .................................................... 4.14
anti-lock braking system: ABS ...............................2.21 → 2.25
antipollution advice .................................................................\
......... 2.16
armrest: front ..................................................................\
............ 3.26
ashtray .................................................................... 3.31 – 3.32
audible and visual signals................................................ 1.109
B
battery................................................. 4.12 – 4.13, 5.25 – 5.26 troubleshooting ................................................. 5.25 – 5.26
bonnet........................................................................\
. 4.2 – 4.3
brake fluid ........................................................................\
.... 4.8
bulbs changing ..........................................................5.14 → 5.22C
catalytic converter.............................................................. 2.10
central door locking 1.4 → 1.6, 1.13, 1.16 → 1.21, 1.23 → 1.27
changing a bulb .....................................................5.14 → 5.22
changing a wheel...................................................... 5.9 – 5.10
changing gear .................................................................... 2.11
child restraint/seat ....................1.44 – 1.45, 1.47 → 1.64, 1.77
child safety......1.15, 1.40, 1.44 – 1.45, 1.47 → 1.64, 1.77, 2.4,
3.16 – 3.17
child seats..........................................1.44 – 1.45, 1.47 → 1.64
children ................................. 1.2, 1.7, 1.44 – 1.45, 3.16 – 3.17
children (safety) ................................................... 1.2, 1.7, 1.15
cigar lighter ............................................................. 3.31 – 3.32
cleaning: inside the vehicle .............................................. 4.17 – 4.18
clock ..................................................................... 1.99 – 1.100
closing the doors ........................................... 1.14 – 1.15, 1.27
control instruments ..........................1.84 → 1.91, 1.99 – 1.100
controls ...............................................................\
...1.80 → 1.83
courtesy light ................................................3.19 → 3.21, 5.21
cruise control ................................................1.87, 2.29 → 2.32
cruise control-speed limiter....................................2.26 → 2.32
D
dashboard..............................................................1.80 → 1.83
deadlocking the doors ................................................ 1.6, 1.13
demisting rear screen ......................................................... 3.8 → 3.11
windscreen .................................................. 3.5, 3.8 → 3.11
dimensions .............................................................\
...6.4 → 6.7
dipstick................................................................\
................. 4.4
display ................................................................\
...1.84 → 1.89
doors......................................................................1.18 →
1.21
doors/tailgate .......................1.2 → 1.8, 1.13, 1.23 – 1.24, 1.27
driver
’s position .....................................................1.80 → 1.87
driving ............ 2.2 → 2.6, 2.10, 2.14, 2.18 → 2.33, 2.35 – 2.36
7.2
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (2/5)
driving positionsettings ............................................................1.32 → 1.36
driving recommendations ......................................2.12 → 2.15
E
ECO driving ...........................................................2.12 → 2.15
ECO mode ................................................................ 2.13, 3.10
electric beam height adjustment ......................... 1.107 – 1.108
electric windows ..................................................... 3.16 – 3.17
electronic stability control: ESC .............................2.21 → 2.25
emergency brake assist.........................................2.21 → 2.25
emergency braking ................................................2.21 → 2.25
emergency key ........................................................... 1.7 – 1.8
emergency spare wheel ............................................. 5.2 – 5.3
engine technical specifications .................................................. 6.8
engine coolant ..................................................................... 4.7
engine oil ...................................................................4.4 → 4.6
engine oil capacity ...................................................... 4.5 – 4.6
engine oil level ...........................................................4.4 → 4.6
engine specifications .................................................... 6.3, 6.8
engine standby ..........................................................2.7 → 2.9
engine start/stop button .............................................2.3 → 2.6
environment ............................................................\
........... 2.17
ESC: electronic stability control ....................1.86, 2.21 → 2.25
external temperature ....................................................... 1.100
F
faults operating faults ................................................5.36 → 5.42
filter air filter ........................................................................\
... 4.9
oil filter .................................................................. 4.5 – 4.6
passenger compartment filter ........................................ 4.9
fitting a radio ...................................................................... 5.35
fittings ...............................................................\
.....3.22 → 3.30front passenger air bag deactivation ................................. 1.77
front seat adjustment .............................................. 1.29 – 1.30
front seats adjustment ............................................... 1.28 – 1.30, 1.32
fuel advice on fuel economy ...................................2.12 → 2.15
consumption ....................................................2.12 → 2.15
filling .................................................... 1.84, 1.113 → 1.115
grade ............................................................ 1.113 → 1.115
fuel consumption ...................................................2.12 → 2.15
fuel filler cap ...................................................... 1.113 → 1.115
fuel level ................................................................1.84 → 1.88
fuel tank capacity ...............................................................\
....... 1.113
fuel tank capacity ............................................... 1.113 → 1.115
fuses ..................................................................\
....5.27 → 5.29
G
gear lever........................................................................\
... 2.11
grip control ........................................................................\
. 2.24
H
handbrake........................................................................\
.. 2.11
hazard warning lights signal ............................................ 1.109
headlight beam adjustment ................................ 1.107 – 1.108
headrest.................................................................... 1.28, 3.33
heated seats ...................................................................... 1.29
heated windscreen .................................................. 3.8 → 3.11
heating and air conditioning system ....3.4 → 3.12, 3.14 – 3.15
heating system ........................................................3.4 → 3.13
Hill Start Assist.......................................................2.21 → 2.25
horn ...................................................................\
.............. 1.109
horn: flash ..................................................................\
......... 1.109
hubcap tool ................................................................. 5.7 – 5.8
7.3
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (3/5)
I
idle speed ........................................................................\
.. 2.34
ignition switch ...................................................................... 2.2
indicator lights.................................................................... 5.20
indicators ....................................................1.109, 5.14 → 5.20
indicators: direction indicators ..................................................... 1.109
instrument panel ..............................................1.84 → 1.91
instrument panel ....................................................1.84 → 1.98
instrument panel messages...................................1.90 → 1.98
interior trim maintenance ..................................................... 4.17 – 4.18
Isofix ....................................................................... 1.47 – 1.48
J
jack ........................................................................\
..... 5.7 – 5.8
K
keys ...................................................................\
........1.2 → 1.5
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 .........................................................1.103 → 1.109
instrument panel ........................................................ 1.103
interior ..........................................3.19 → 3.21, 5.21 – 5.22
lights adjustment .................................................... 1.107 – 1.108
changing bulbs .................................................5.14 → 5.16
front ..................................................................\
5.14 → 5.16lights:
adjusting ....................................................... 1.107 – 1.108
brake lights ......................................................5.17 → 5.20
dipped beam headlights ...............1.84, 1.103, 5.14 → 5.16
direction indicators .......................1.84, 1.109, 5.14 → 5.17
fog lights .................................................. 1.84, 1.106, 5.17
hazard warning .......................................................... 1.109
main beam headlights .............................. 1.84, 1.103, 5.14
number plate lights ...................................................... 5.20
reversing lights ............................................................. 5.17
side lights ..............................................1.103, 5.14 → 5.17
load permitted on the roof......................................... 6.9 – 6.10
locking the doors ........... 1.2 → 1.8, 1.13 → 1.17, 1.23 → 1.27
luggage compartment cover .............................................. 3.38
luggage retaining net .............................................. 3.39 – 3.40
M
maintenance ............................................................\
.......... 2.16
maintenance: bodywork .........................................................4.14 → 4.16
interior trim ........................................................ 4.17 – 4.18
mechanical ............................4.4, 4.12 – 4.13, 6.12 → 6.17
map reading lights .................................................3.19 → 3.21
methods of restraint in addition to the seat belts ...1.37 → 1.43
multimedia equipment .............................................. 3.44, 5.35
N
navigation system .............................................................. 3.44
O
oil change ................................................................... 4.5 – 4.6
opening the doors ................................................... 1.14 – 1.15
operating faults ................................ 1.84 → 1.87, 5.36 → 5.42
7.4
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (4/5)
P
paintworkmaintenance ....................................................4.14 → 4.16
parking distance control.......................................... 2.35 – 2.36
power-assisted steering..................................................... 1.31
pretensioners .........................................................1.37 → 1.40
puncture...................................................5.2 – 5.3, 5.7 → 5.10
R
radio........................................................................\
........... 3.44
radio frequency remote control/key use ........................................................................\
1.4 – 1.5
rear bench seat......................................................3.34 → 3.37
rear seats........................................................................\
... 1.34 functions ..........................................................3.34 → 3.37
rear view mirrors ................................................. 1.101 – 1.102
remote control door locking batteries ..............................................................\
......... 5.23
remote control door locking unit ................................. 1.2 – 1.3
RENAULT ANTI-INTRUDER DEVICE (RAID) ................... 1.27
RENAULT card battery ................................................................\
.......... 5.24
use ................................................... 1.7 → 1.13, 2.4 → 2.6
RENAULT card battery ...................................................... 5.24
replacement parts .............................................................. 6.11
reverse gear selecting ..............................................................\
......... 2.11
reversing sensor ..................................................... 2.35 – 2.36
running in ........................................................................\
..... 2.2
S
seat belt pretensioners front seat belt ...................................................1.37 → 1.40
seat belts ......................................................1.32 → 1.40, 1.43
service sheets........................................................6.12 → 6.17
side protection devices ...................................................... 1.42 signals and lights ...............................................1.103
→ 1.109
speakers location ...............................................................\
......... 5.35
special features of diesel versions..................................... 2.10
speed limiter .................................................1.87, 2.26 → 2.28
starting the engine .....................................................2.2 → 2.9
steering wheel adjustment .............................................................\
...... 1.31
Stop & Start ......................................................1.87, 2.7 → 2.9
Stop & Start function..................................................2.7 → 2.9
stopping the engine ...................................................2.3 → 2.6
storage compartment.............................................3.22 → 3.30
storage compartments ...........................................3.22 → 3.30
sun visor ........................................................................\
.... 3.18
switching on the vehicle ignition .........................2.2, 2.4 → 2.6
T
tailgate ...............................................................\
....3.39 → 3.42
tanks and reservoirs brake fluid ...................................................................... 4.8
coolant ................................................................\
........... 4.7
tanks and reservoirs: windscreen washer ........................................................ 4.9
technical specifications ............................................ 6.4 → 6.11
telephone ..............................................................\
............. 3.44
temperature regulation ............................................3.8 → 3.13
tool kit ........................................................................\
. 5.7 – 5.8
towing driving ................................................................\
.......... 2.23
breakdown ........................................................ 5.33 – 5.34
towing equipment ......................................................... 3.43
towing a caravan ............................................. 3.43, 6.9 – 6.10
towing equipment fitting ................................................................\
............ 3.43
towing hitch............................................. 5.7 – 5.8, 5.33 – 5.34
towing rings ...........................................................3.39 → 3.42
7.5
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (5/5)
towing weights .......................................................... 6.9 – 6.10
traction control .......................................................2.21 → 2.25
transporting children .................1.44 – 1.45, 1.47 → 1.64, 1.77
transporting objects in the luggage compartment ............................3.39 → 3.42
on the roof ........................................................... 6.9 – 6.10
trip computer and warning system... 1.84 → 1.87, 1.90 → 1.98
tyre inflation kit...........................................................5.4 → 5.6
tyre pressure............................. 2.18 → 2.20, 4.10 – 4.11, 5.12
tyre pressure loss warning.....................................2.18 → 2.20
tyre pressures ......................................................... 4.10 – 4.11
tyres ............................. 2.18 → 2.20, 4.10 – 4.11, 5.11 → 5.13
U
unlocking the doors ...............................................1.23 → 1.26
use in winter ...................................................................... 5.13
V
variable power-assisted steering ....................................... 1.31
vehicle identification plates .................................................. 6.3
ventilation ............................................................\
....3.2 → 3.15
W
warning lights.........................................................1.84 → 1.98
washing ................................................................\
.4.14 → 4.16
weights ..................................................................... 6.9 – 6.10
wheel trim ........................................................................\
.... 5.8
wheelbrace ................................................................. 5.7 – 5.8
wheels (safety) ...................................................... 5.11 → 5.13
windscreen de-icing/demisting ................................ 3.8 → 3.11
windscreen washer ............................................ 1.110 → 1.112
wiper blades ........................................................... 5.31 – 5.32
wipers ................................................................ 1.110 → 1.112
blades ............................................................... 5.31 – 5.32