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7 Appearance and care
Cleaning exterior ..................\R..................\R..................\R.......................\R......... 7-2Washing ..................\R..................\R..................\R.......................\R................. 7-2
Re\foving spots ..................\R..................\R..................\R..................\R......... 7-2
Waxing ..................\R..................\R...............................\R..................\R............ 7-2
Glass ..................\R..................\R.....................\R..................\R..................\R....... 7-2
\bnderbody ..................\R..................\R..................\R.......................\R............. 7-3
Wheels ..................\R..................\R...............................\R..................\R............ 7-3
Alu\finu\f alloy wheels ..................\R..................\R..................\R.............. 7-3
Chro\fe parts ..................\R..................\R..................\R..................\R............. 7-3 Cleaning interior ..................\R..................\R..................\R.......................\R......... 7-3
Air fresheners ..................\R..................\R..................\R............................\R 7-4
Floor \fats ..................\R..................\R..................\R..................\R................. 7-4
Glass ..................\R..................\R..................\R..................\R..................\R........ 7-4
Seat belts ..................\R..................\R..................\R..................\R................. 7-4
Corrosion protection ..................\R..................\R..................\R........................ 7-5 Most co\f\fon factors contributing to vehicle corrosion ...... 7-5
Environ\fental factors influence rate of corrosion ..................\R 7-5
To protect your vehicle fro\f corrosion ..................\R..................\R. 7-5
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7-2Appearance and care
In order to maintain the appearance of your \fehicle, it is
important to ta\be proper care of it.
Whene\fer possible, par\b your \fehicle inside a garage
or in a co\fered area to minimize the chances of
damaging the paint surface of your \fehicle.
When it is necessary to par\b outside, par\b in a shady
area or protect the \fehicle with a body co\fer.Be
careful not to scratch the paint surface when
putting on or removing the body cover.
WASHING
In the following instances, wash your \fehicle as soon
as possible to protect the paint surface:
. After a rainfall, which may cause the paint surface
damage from acid rain.
. After dri\fing on coastal roads, which may cause
rusting from the sea breeze.
. When contaminants such as soot, bird droppings,
tree sap, metal particles or bugs get on the paint
surface.
. When dust or mud builds up on the paint surface.
1. Wash the \fehicle surface with a wet sponge and plenty of water.
2. Clean the \fehicle surface gently and thoroughly using a mild soap, a special \fehicle soap or a
general purpose dishwashing liquid mixed with
clean, lu\bewarm (ne\fer hot) water.
CAUTION:
.Do not wash the vehicle with strong house-
hold soap, strong chemical detergents, ga-
soline or solvents.
. Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight or
while the vehicle body is hot, as the paint
surface may become water-spotted. .
Avoid using tight-napped or rough cloths,
such as washing mitts. Care must be taken
when removing caked-on dirt or other for-
eign substances so the paint surface is not
scratched or damaged.
3. Rinse the \fehicle thoroughly with plenty of clean water.
4. Use a dampened chamois to dry the paint surface and a\foid lea\fing water spots.
When washing the \fehicle, ta\be care of the following:
. Inside flanges, joints and folds on the doors,
hatches and hood are particularly \fulnerable to the
effects of road salt. Therefore, these areas must
be cleaned regularly.
. Be sure that the drain holes in the lower edge of
the doors are not clogged.
. Spray water to the underbody and in the wheel
wells to loosen the dirt and/or wash away road
salt.
REMOVING SPOTS
Remo\fe tar and oil spots, industrial dust, insects, and
tree sap as quic\bly as possible from the paint surface
to a\foid lasting damage or staining. Special cleaning
products are a\failable at a RENAULT dealer or any
automoti\fe accessory store.
WAXING
Regular waxing protects the paint surface and helps
maintain a new \fehicle appearance.
After waxing, polishing is recommended to remo\fe
built-up residue and to a\foid a weathered appearance.
A RENAULT dealer can assist you in choosing the
appropriate waxing products.
CAUTION:
.Wash your vehicle thoroughly and comple-
tely before applying wax to the paint surface.
. Always follow the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions supplied with the wax.
. Do not use a wax containing any abrasives,
cutting compounds or cleaners that may
damage the vehicle finish.
Machine compounding or aggressi\fe polishing on a
base coat/clear coat paint finish may dull the finish or
lea\fe swirl mar\bs.
GLASS
Use glass cleaner to remo\fe smo\be and dust film from
the glass surfaces. It is normal for glass to become
coated with a film after the \fehicle is par\bed in the hot
sun. Glass cleaner and a soft cloth will easily remo\fe
this film.
CLEANING EXTERIOR
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UNDERBODY
In areas where road sal\f is used in \fhe win\fer, i\f is
ne\bessary \fo \blean \fhe vehi\ble’s underbody regularly in
order \fo preven\f dir\f and sal\f from building up and
\bausing \fhe a\b\belera\fion of \borrosion on \fhe under-
body and suspension.
Before \fhe win\fer and again in \fhe spring, \fhe under-
seal mus\f be \bhe\bked and, if ne\bessary, re-\frea\fed.
WHEELS
.Wash \fhe wheels when washing \fhe vehi\ble \fo
main\fain \fheir appearan\be.
. Clean \fhe inner side of \fhe wheels when \fhe wheel
is \bhanged or \fhe underside of \fhe vehi\ble is
washed.
. Do no\f use abrasive \bleaners when washing \fhe
wheels.
. Inspe\b\f wheel rims regularly for den\fs or \borrosion.
This may \bause loss of pressure or damage \fhe
\fire bead.
. RENAULT re\bommends \fha\f \fhe road wheels be
waxed \fo pro\fe\b\f agains\f road sal\f in areas where
i\f is used during win\fer.
ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS
Wash \fhe wheels regularly wi\fh a sponge dampened in
a mild solu\fion, espe\bially during win\fer in areas where
road sal\f is used.
The sal\f residue from road sal\f \bould dis\bolor \fhe
wheels if i\f is no\f washed off regularly.
CAUTION:
Follow the directions below to avoid staining or
discoloring the wheels: .
Do not use a cleaner that uses strong acid or
alkali contents to clean the wheels.
. Do not apply wheel cleaners to the wheels
when they are hot. The wheel temperature
should be the same as ambient temperature.
. Rinse the wheel to completely remove the
cleaner within 15 minutes after the cleaner is
applied.
CHROME PARTS
Clean all \bhrome par\fs regularly wi\fh a nonabrasive
\bhrome polish \fo main\fain \fhe finish. O\b\basionally remove loose dus\f from \fhe in\ferior \frim,
plas\fi\b par\fs and sea\fs using a va\buum \bleaner or sof\f
bris\fled brush. Wipe \fhe vinyl and lea\fher surfa\bes wi\fh
a \blean, sof\f \blo\fh dampened in mild soap solu\fion,
\fhen wipe \blean wi\fh a dry, sof\f \blo\fh.
Regular \bare and \bleaning is required in order \fo
main\fain \fhe appearan\be of \fhe lea\fher.
Before using any fabri\b pro\fe\b\for, read \fhe manufa\b-
\furer’s re\bommenda\fions. Some fabri\b pro\fe\b\fors
\bon\fain \bhemi\bals \fha\f may s\fain or blea\bh \fhe sea\f
ma\ferial.
Use a sof\f \blo\fh dampened only wi\fh wa\fer \fo \blean \fhe
me\fer and gauge lens \bovers.
CAUTION:
.
Never use benzine, thinner or any similar
material.
. Small dirt particles can be abrasive and
damaging to leather surfaces and should be
removed promptly. Do not use saddle soap,
car waxes, polishes, oils, cleaning fluids,
solvents, detergents or ammonia-based
cleaners as they may damage the leather
natural finish.
. Never use fabric protectors unless recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
. Do not use glass or plastic cleaner on meter
or gauge lens covers. It may damage the
lens covers.
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CLEANING INTERIOR
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7-4Appearance and care
AIR FRESHENERS
Most air fr\fsh\fn\frs us\f a so\bv\fnt that cou\bd aff\fct th\f
v\fhic\b\f int\frior. If you us\f an air fr\fsh\fn\fr, tak\f th\f
fo\b\bowing pr\fcautions:
.Hanging-typ\f air fr\fsh\fn\frs can caus\f p\frman\fnt
disco\boration wh\fn th\fy contact v\fhic\b\f int\frior
surfac\fs. P\bac\f th\f air fr\fsh\fn\fr in a \bocation that
a\b\bows it to hang fr\f\f and not contact an int\frior
surfac\f.
. Liquid-typ\f air fr\fsh\fn\frs typica\b\by c\bip on th\f
v\fnts. Th\fs\f products can caus\f imm\fdiat\f
damag\f and disco\boration wh\fn spi\b\b\fd on int\frior
surfac\fs.
Car\ffu\b\by r\fad and fo\b\bow th\f manufactur\fr’s instruc-
tions b\ffor\f using air fr\fsh\fn\frs.
FLOOR MATS
Th\f us\f of g\fnuin\f RENAULT f\boor mats (if \fquipp\fd)
can \fxt\fnd th\f \bif\f of your v\fhic\b\f carp\ft and mak\f it
\fasi\fr to c\b\fan th\f int\frior. R\fgard\b\fss of what mats
ar\f us\fd, b\f sur\f th\fy ar\f fitt\fd for your v\fhic\b\f and
ar\f prop\fr\by position\fd in th\f foot w\f\b\b to pr\fv\fnt
int\frf\fr\fnc\f with p\fda\b op\fration. Mats shou\bd b\f
maintain\fd with r\fgu\bar c\b\faning and r\fp\bac\fd if th\fy
b\fcom\f \fxc\fssiv\f\by worn.
F\boor mat positioning aid (driv\fr’s sid\f)
SAI0034
This v\fhic\b\f inc\bud\fs a front f\boor mat brack\ft*Ato
act as a f\boor mat positioning aid. RENAULT f\boor mats
hav\f b\f\fn sp\fcia\b\by d\fsign\fd for your v\fhic\b\f mod\f\b.
Th\f driv\fr’s f\boor mat has a gromm\ft ho\b\f incorporat\fd
in it.
Position th\f mat by p\bacing th\f f\boor mat brack\ft hook
through th\f f\boor mat gromm\ft ho\b\f whi\b\f c\fnt\fring th\f
mat in th\f foot ar\fa.
P\friodica\b\by ch\fck that th\f mats ar\f prop\fr\by posi-
tion\fd.
GLASS
Us\f g\bass c\b\fan\fr to r\fmov\f smok\f and dust fi\bm from
th\f g\bass surfac\fs. It is norma\b for g\bass to b\fcom\f
coat\fd with a fi\bm aft\fr th\f v\fhic\b\f is park\fd in th\f hot
sun. G\bass c\b\fan\fr and a soft c\both wi\b\b \fasi\by r\fmov\f
this fi\bm.
CAUTION:
When cleaning the inside of the windows, do not
use sharp-edged tools, abrasive cleaners or
chlorine-based disinfectant cleaners. They could
damage the electrical conductors, such as rear window defogger elements.
SEAT BELTS
WARNING:
.
Do not allow wet seat belts to roll up in the
retractor.
. Never use bleach, dye or chemical solvents
to clean the seat belts, since these materials
may severely weaken the seat belt webbing.
Th\f s\fat b\f\bts can b\f c\b\fan\fd by wiping th\fm with a
spong\f damp\fn\fd in a mi\bd soap so\bution.
A\b\bow th\f b\f\bts to dry comp\b\ft\f\by in th\f shad\f b\ffor\f
using th\fm. (S\f\f “S\fat b\f\bts” (P.1-7) .)
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MOST COMMON FACTORS CONTRIBUT-
ING TO VEHICLE CORROSION
.Th\f accu\bulation of \boistur\f-r\ftaining dirt and
d\fbris in body pan\fl s\fctions, caviti\fs, and oth\fr
ar\fas.
. Da\bag\f to th\f paint surfac\f and oth\fr prot\fctiv\f
coatings caus\fd by grav\fl and ston\f chips or
\binor traffic accid\fnts.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS INFLUENCE
RATE OF CORROSION
Moistur\f
Th\f accu\bulation of sand, dirt and wat\fr on th\f insid\f
floor of th\f v\fhicl\f can acc\fl\frat\f corrosion. W\ft floor
carp\ft/floor \bats will not dry co\bpl\ft\fly insid\f th\f
v\fhicl\f. Th\fy should b\f r\f\bov\fd and co\bpl\ft\fly dri\fd
to avoid floor pan\fl corrosion.
R\flativ\f hu\bidity
Corrosion will b\f acc\fl\frat\fd in ar\fas of high r\flativ\f
hu\bidity.
T\f\bp\fratur\f
High t\f\bp\fratur\fs acc\fl\frat\f th\f rat\f of corrosion to
thos\f parts which ar\f not w\fll v\fntilat\fd.
Corrosion will also b\f acc\fl\frat\fd in ar\fas wh\fr\f th\f
t\f\bp\fratur\fs stay abov\f fr\f\fzing.
Air pollution
Industrial pollution, th\f pr\fs\fnc\f of salt in th\f air in
coastal ar\fas, or h\favy road salt us\f acc\fl\frat\fs th\f
corrosion proc\fss. Road salt also acc\fl\frat\fs th\f
disint\fgration of paint surfac\fs.
TO PROTECT YOUR VEHICLE FROM
CORROSION
.Wash and wax your v\fhicl\f oft\fn to k\f\fp th\f
v\fhicl\f cl\fan.
. Always ch\fck for \binor da\bag\f to th\f paint
surfac\f and if any \fxists, r\fpair it as soon as
possibl\f.
. K\f\fp th\f drain hol\fs in th\f low\fr \fdg\f of th\f
doors op\fn to avoid wat\fr accu\bulation.
. Ch\fck th\f v\fhicl\f und\frbody for accu\bulation of
sand, dirt or salt. If pr\fs\fnt, wash with wat\fr as
soon as possibl\f.
CAUTION:
.Never remove dirt, sand or other debris from
the passenger compartment by washing it
out with a hose. Remove dirt with a vacuum
cleaner or broom.
. Never allow water or other liquids to come in
contact with electronic components inside
the vehicle as this may damage them.
Ch\f\bicals us\fd for road surfac\f d\ficing ar\f \fxtr\f\b\fly
corrosiv\f. Th\fy acc\fl\frat\f corrosion and d\ft\frioration
of und\frbody co\bpon\fnts such as th\f \fxhaust syst\f\b,
fu\fl and brak\f lin\fs, brak\f cabl\fs, floor pan and
f\fnd\frs.
In the winter, the underbody must be cleaned
periodically.
For additional prot\fction against rust and corrosion,
which \bay b\f r\fquir\fd in so\b\f ar\fas, consult a
RENAULT d\fal\fr.
Appearance and care7-5
CORROSION PROTECTION
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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirements ..................\d..................\d..................\d.............. 8-2Schedu\fed maintenance ..................\d..................\d.....................\d......... 8-2
Genera\f maintenance ..................\d..................\d..........................\d......... 8-2
Where to \bo for service ..................\d..................\d.....................\d......... 8-2
Genera\f maintenance ..................\d..................\d..................\d........................ 8-2 Exp\fanation of \benera\f maintenance items ..................\d............... 8-2
Maintenance precautions ..................\d..................\d..................\d.......... 8-4
En\bine compartment check \focations ..................\d..................\d............ 8-5 HR12DDR en\bine mode\f ..................\d..................\d..................\d.......... 8-5
HR12DE en\bine mode\f ..................\d..................\d...............................\d 8-6
HR15DE en\bine mode\f ..................\d..................\d...............................\d 8-7
K9K en\bine mode\f ..................\d..................\d...............................\d......... 8-8
En\bine coo\fin\b system ..................\d..................\d..........................\d............. 8-8 Checkin\b en\bine coo\fant \feve\f ..................\d..................\d.................. 8-9
Chan\bin\b en\bine coo\fant ..................\d..................\d..................\d.......... 8-9
En\bine oi\f ..................\d..................\d..................\d............................\d.............. 8-10 Checkin\b en\bine oi\f \feve\f ..................\d..................\d..................\d....... 8-10
Chan\bin\b en\bine oi\f and oi\f fi\fter ..................\d..................\d........... 8-10
Protect environment ..................\d..................\d..................\d................ 8-14
Fue\f fi\fter (diese\f en\bine mode\f) ..................\d..................\d................... 8-15 Drainin\b water ..................\d..................\d...............................\d.............. 8-15
B\feedin\b fue\f system ..................\d..................\d..................\d............... 8-15
Drive be\fts ..................\d..................\d...............................\d..................\d......... 8-15
Spark p\fu\bs (\baso\fine en\bine mode\f) ..................\d..................\d......... 8-16 Iridium-tipped spark p\fu\bs (if equipped) ..................\d............... 8-16
Nicke\f-tipped spark p\fu\bs (if equipped) ..................\d................ 8-17
Brakes ..................\d..................\d..........................\d..................\d..................\d.... 8-17 Checkin\b parkin\b brake ..................\d..................\d.....................\d...... 8-17
Checkin\b foot brake peda\f ..................\d..................\d..................\d.... 8-17
Brake booster ..................\d..................\d...............................\d.............. 8-18
Brake f\fuid ..................\d..................\d...............................\d..................\d......... 8-18 C\futch f\fuid (if equipped) ..................\d..................\d.....................\d.......... 8-19
Automatic Transmission F\fuid (ATF) (if equipped) ..................\d.... 8-19
Continuous\fy Variab\fe Transmission (CVT) f\fuid
(if equipped) ..................\d..................\d...............................\d..................\d..... 8-20
Air c\feaner fi\fter ..................\d..................\d.....................\d..................\d......... 8-20
Wiper b\fades ..................\d..................\d..................\d............................\d...... 8-20
Windshie\fd wiper b\fades ..................\d..................\d....................... 8-20
Rear window wiper b\fade (if equipped) ..................\d.............. 8-21
Window washer f\fuid ..................\d..................\d..................\d.................... 8-22
Battery ..................\d..................\d..................\d.......................\d..................\d..... 8-23 Vehic\fe battery ..................\d..................\d..................\d..................\d...... 8-23
Remote contro\f\fer battery ..................\d..................\d..................\d.... 8-24
Inte\f\fi\bent key battery ..................\d..................\d..................\d............ 8-25
Variab\fe vo\fta\be contro\f system (if equipped) ..................\d............ 8-26
Fuses ..................\d..................\d..................\d..................\d..................\d............. 8-26 En\bine compartment ..................\d..................\d.....................\d.......... 8-26
Passen\ber compartment ..................\d..................\d........................ 8-27
Li\bhts ..................\d..................\d..........................\d..................\d..................\d.... 8-28 Head\fi\bhts ..................\d..................\d..........................\d..................\d..... 8-28
Exterior \fi\bhts ..................\d..................\d.....................\d..................\d..... 8-29
Interior \fi\bhts ..................\d..................\d...............................\d.............. 8-29
Li\bht \focations ..................\d..................\d..................\d..................\d...... 8-30
Tires and whee\fs ..................\d..................\d..................\d..................\d.......... 8-34 Tire inf\fation pressure ..................\d..................\d..................\d........... 8-34
Types of tires ..................\d..................\d.....................\d..................\d..... 8-34
Tire chains ..................\d..................\d..........................\d..................\d..... 8-34
Tire rotation ..................\d..................\d..................\d.......................\d...... 8-34
Tire wear and dama\be ..................\d..................\d.....................\d...... 8-35
Tire a\be ..................\d..................\d...............................\d..................\d..... 8-35
Chan\bin\b tires and whee\fs ..................\d..................\d................... 8-35
Whee\f ba\fance ..................\d..................\d...............................\d.......... 8-35
Spare tire ..................\d..................\d..................\d.......................\d.......... 8-35
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8-2Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Your new vehicle has been desi\fned to have minimum
maintenance requirements with lon\f service intervals
to save \bou both time and mone\b. However, some da\b-
to-da\b and re\fular maintenance is essential to maintain
\bour vehicle’s fine mechanical condition, as well as its
emission and en\fine performance.
It is the owner’s responsibilit\b to make sure that the
specified maintenance, as well as \feneral mainte-
nance, is performed.
As the vehicle owner, \bou are the onl\b one who can
ensure that \bour vehicle receives the proper main-
tenance care. You are a vital link in the maintenance
chain.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
For \bour convenience, the required scheduled main-
tenance items are described and listed in a separate
maintenance booklet. You must refer to that booklet to
ensure that necessar\b maintenance is performed on
\bour vehicle at re\fular intervals.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
General maintenance includes those items which
should be checked durin\f normal da\b-to-da\b operation
of the vehicle. The\b are essential if \bour vehicle is to
continue to operate properl\b. It is \bour responsibilit\b to
perform these procedures re\fularl\b as prescribed.
Performin\f \feneral maintenance checks requires
minimal mechanical skill and onl\b a few \feneral
automotive tools.
These checks and inspections can be done b\b
\bourself, a qualified technician, or if \bou prefer, a
RENAULT dealer.
WHERE TO GO FOR SERVICE
If maintenance service is required or \bour vehicle
appears to malfunction, have the s\bstems checked and
tuned b\b a RENAULT dealer.
RENAULT technicians are well-trained specialists and
are kept up-to-date with the latest service information
throu\fh technical bulletins, service tips, and internal
dealership trainin\f pro\frams. The\b are completel\b
qualified to work on RENAULT’s vehiclesbeforethe\b
work on \bour vehicle, rather than after the\b have
worked on it.
You can be confident that a RENAULT dealer’s service
department performs the best job to meet the
maintenance requirements on \bour vehicle — in a
reliable and economic wa\b. Durin\f normal da\b-to-da\b operation of the vehicle,
\feneral maintenance should be performed re\fularl\b as
prescribed in this section. If \bou detect an\b unusual
sounds, vibrations or smells, be sure to check for the
cause or have a RENAULT dealer do it promptl\b. In
addition, \bou should notif\b a RENAULT dealer if \bou
think that repairs are required.
When performin\f an\b checks or maintenance work,
closel\b observe “Maintenance precautions” (P.8-4) .
EXPLANATION OF GENERAL MAINTE-
NANCE ITEMS
Additional information on the following items
with
“*”is found later in this section.
Outside vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be per-
formed from time to time, unless otherwise specified.
Doors and engine hood:
Check that all doors and the en\fine hood operate
properl\b. Also make sure that all latches lock securel\b.
Lubricate hin\fes and latches if necessar\b. Make sure
that the secondar\b latch of the en\fine hood keeps the
hood from openin\f when the primar\b latch is released.
When drivin\f in areas usin\f road salt or other
corrosive materials, check lubrication frequentl\b.
Lights*:
Clean the headli\fhts on a re\fular basis. Make sure that
the headli\fhts, stop li\fhts, tail li\fhts, turn si\fnal li\fhts,
and other li\fhts are all operatin\f properl\b and installed
securel\b. Also check the aim of the headli\fhts.
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS GENERAL MAINTENANCE
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Tires*:
Check the pressure with a gauge often and alwa\fs
prior to long distance trips. If necessar\f, ad\bust the
pressure in all tires, including the spare, to the
pressure specified. Check carefull\f for damage, cuts
or excessive wear.
Tire rotation*:
Tires should be rotated ever\f 10,000 km (6,000
miles) . However, the timing for tire rotation ma\f var\f
according to \four driving habits and the road surface
conditions.
Wheel alignment and balance (for Europe):
If the vehicle should pull to either side while driving on
a straight and level road, or if \fou detect uneven or
abnormal tire wear, there ma\f be a need for wheel
alignment.
If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at normal highwa\f
speeds, wheel balancing ma\f be needed.
Windshield:
Clean the windshield on a regular basis. Check the
windshield at least ever\f six months for cracks or other
damage. Have a damaged windshield repaired b\f a
qualified repair facilit\f.
Wiper blades*:
Check for cracks or wear if the\f do not wipe properl\f.
Inside vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be checked
on a regular basis, such as when performing periodic
maintenance, cleaning the vehicle, etc.Accelerator pedal:
Check the pedal for smooth operation and make sure
that the pedal does not catch or require uneven effort.
Keep the floor mats awa\f from the pedal.
Brake pedal*:
Check the pedal for smooth operation and make sure
that it has the proper distance under it when
depressed full\f. Check the brake booster function.
Keep the floor mats awa\f from the pedal.
Parking brake*:
Check that the pedal/lever has the proper distance of
travel.
Seat belts:
Check that all parts of the seat belt s\fstem (for
example, buckles, anchors, ad\busters and retractors)
operate properl\f and smoothl\f, and that the\f are
installed securel\f. Check the belt webbing for cuts,
fra\fing, wear or damage.
Steering wheel:
Check for changes in the steering conditions, such as
excessive free pla\f, hard steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes:
Make sure that all warning lights and chimes are
operating properl\f.
Windshield defogger:
Check that the air comes out of the defogger outlets
properl\f and in good quantit\f when operating the
heater or air conditioner.
Windshield wiper and washer*:
Check that the wipers and washer operate properl\f
and that the wipers do not streak.
Under hood and vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be checked
periodicall\f (for example, each time \fou check the
engine oil or refuel) .
Battery*:
Check the fluid level in each cell. It should be between
the UPPER and LOWER levels. Vehicles operated in
high temperatures or under severe conditions require
frequent checks of the batter\f fluid level.
Brake and clutch fluid level*:
Make sure that the brake and clutch fluid level is
between the MAX and MIN lines on the reservoir.
Engine coolant level*:
Check the coolant level when the engine is cold.
Engine drive belts*:
Make sure the drive belts are not fra\fed, worn, cracked
or oil\f.
Engine oil level*:
Check the level on the dipstick after parking the vehicle
on a level surface and turning off the engine.
Fluid leaks:
Check under the vehicle for fuel, oil, water or other fluid
leaks after the vehicle has been parked for a while.
Water dripping from the air conditioner after use is
normal. If \fou should notice an\f leaks or if fuel fumes
are evident, check for the cause and have it corrected
immediatel\f.
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Window washer fluid*:
Check that there is adequate fluid in the reser\foir.
M\bINTEN\bNCE PREC\bUTIONS
When performing any inspection or maintenance work
on your \fehicle, always take care to pre\fent serious
accidental injury to yourself or damage to the \fehicle.
The following are general precautions which should be
closely obser\fed.
WARNING:
.Park the vehicle on a level surface, apply the
parking brake securely and block the wheels
to prevent the vehicle from moving. Move
the selector lever to the “P”(Park) position
or the shift lever to the “N”(Neutral) position.
. Be sure the ignition switch is in the “OFF”or
“LOCK” position when performing any parts
replacement or repairs.
. Do not work under the hood while the
engine is hot. Always turn off the engine
and wait until it cools down.
. If you must work with the engine running,
keep your hands, clothing, hair and tools
away from moving fans, belts and any other
moving parts.
. It is advisable to secure or remove any loose
clothing and any jewelry, such as rings,
watches, etc. before working on your vehi-
cle.
. If you must run the engine in an enclosed
space such as a garage, be sure there is
proper ventilation for exhaust gases to
escape. .
Never get under the vehicle while it is
supported by a jack.
. Keep smoking materials, flame and sparks
away from fuel and the battery.
. Never connect or disconnect either the
battery or any transistorized component
connector while the ignition switch is in the
“ON” position.
. On gasoline engine models with the Multi-
port Fuel Injection (MFI) system, the fuel
filter and fuel lines should be serviced by a
RENAULT dealer because the fuel lines are
under high pressure even when the engine is
turned off.
. Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic
engine cooling fan. It may come on at any
time without warning, even if the ignition
switch is in the “OFF” position and the
engine is not running. To avoid injury, always
disconnect the negative battery cable before
working near the fan.
. Always wear eye protection whenever you
work on your vehicle.
. Never leave the engine or the transmission
related component harness connector dis-
connected while the ignition switch is in the
“ON” position.
. Avoid direct contact with used engine oil and
coolant. Improperly disposed engine oil,
engine coolant, and/or other vehicle fluids
can hurt the environment. Always conform to
local regulations for disposal of vehicle
fluids.
This “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section
pro\fides instructions regarding only those items which are relati\fely easy for an owner to perform.
You should be aware that incomplete or improper
ser\ficing may result in operating difficulties or ex-
cessi\fe emissions, and could affect your warranty
co\ferage.
If in doubt about any servicing, have it
done by a RENAULT dealer.
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