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Folding (Type B):
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1. Secure the seat belt \fn the clip.
\b. Pull up the kn\fb
*1and f\fld the seatback d\fwn.
3. Pull the strap
*2and lift the rear \ff the seat
cushi\fn and the seatback.
Securing of the folded rear seat (if equipped) :
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1. Rem\fve the h\f\fk*1fr\fm the anch\fr \fn the
underside \ff the cushi\fn.
\b. Secure the h\f\fk
*2\fn the stalk as illustrated.
WARNING:
. Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage
area or on the rear seats when they are in
the fold-down position. Use of these areas
by passengers without proper restraints
could result in serious injury in an accident
or sudden stop.
. Do not fold down the rear seats when
occupants are in the rear seat area or any
luggage is on the rear seats.
. Properly secure all luggage to help prevent it
from sliding or shifting. Do not place lug-
gage higher than the seatbacks.
. When returning the seatbacks to the upright
position, be certain they are completely
secured in the latched position. If they are
not completely secured, passengers may be
injured in an accident or sudden stop.
. Head restraints should be adjusted properly
as they may provide significant protection
against whiplash injury. Always replace and
adjust them properly if they have been removed for any reason.
HEAD RESTRAINTS (if equipped)
SSS0\b87
WARNING:
Do not drive and/or ride in the vehicle with the
head restraint removed. This can be dangerous.
Head restraints should be adjusted properly as
they may provide significant protection against
injury in an accident. Check the height after
someone else uses the seat.
The pr\fper adjustment \ff the head restraint is as
illustrated.
Adjust the head restraint s\f that the head restraint’s
center is level with the center \ff the ears.
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1-10Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
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3. Position the la\f belt \fortion low an\b snug on thehi\fs as shown.
4. Pull the shoul\ber belt \fortion towar\b the retractor to take u\f extra slack. Be sure the shoul\ber belt is
route\b over your shoul\ber an\b is snug across your
chest.
Shoul\ber belt height a\bjustment (if equi\f\fe\b
for front seats)
SSS0351A
WARNING:
.The shoulder belt anchor height should be
adjusted to the position best for you. Failure
to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the
entire restraint system and increase the
chance or severity of injury in an accident.
. The shoulder belt should rest on the middle
of the shoulder. It must not rest against the
neck.
. Be sure that the seat belt is not twisted in
any way.
. Be sure that the shoulder belt anchor is
secured by trying to move the shoulder belt
anchor up and down after adjustment.
The shoul\ber belt anchor height shoul\b be a\bjuste\b to
the \fosition best for you.
The belt shoul\b be away from your face an\b neck, but
not falling off your shoul\ber.
To a\bjust, \full the release button
*1an\b move the
shoul\ber belt anchor to the \fro\fer \fosition*2, so that
the belt \fasses over the center of the shoul\ber.
Release the button to lock the shoul\ber belt anchor
into \fosition.
Unfastening seat belts
Push the button on the buckle. The seat belt
automatically retracts.
Belt hook
SSS1090
Hook the seat belt at the belt hook when fol\bing \bown
the rear seat.
NOTE:
Before folding down the rear seatback, make
sure that the seat belt tongue is securely
fastened to the belt clip. Also, make sure that
the seat belt does not get caught in the seatback
when folding down the rear seat.
Checking seat belt o\feration
Seat belt retractors are \besigne\b to lock seat belt
movement:
. When the seat belt is \fulle\b quickly from the
retractor.
. When the vehicle slows \bown ra\fi\bly.
To increase your confi\bence in the seat belts, check
the o\feration by gras\fing the shoul\ber belt an\b \fulling
forwar\b quickly. The retractor shoul\b lock an\b restrict
further belt movement. If the retractor \boes not lock
\buring this check, contact a RENAULT \bealer im-
me\biately.
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HEADLIGHT AIMING CONTROL (if
equi\f\fed)
Ma\bual ty\fe
SIC2275
The headlight aimi\bg co\btrol o\ferates whe\b the
ig\bitio\b switch is i\b the “ON” \fositio\b a\bd the headlight
is o\b to allow the headlight axis to be adjusted
accordi\bg to the drivi\bg co\bditio\b.
Whe\b drivi\bg with \bo heavy load/luggage or drivi\bg o\b
a flat road, select the \bormal \fositio\b “0”.
If the \bumber of occu\fa\bts a\bd load/luggage i\b the
vehicle cha\bges, the headlight axis may become higher
tha\b \bormal.
If the vehicle is traveli\bg o\b a hilly road, the headlights
may directly shi\be o\b the rearview a\bd outside mirrors
of a vehicle ahead or the wi\bdshield of a\b o\bcomi\bg
vehicle, which may obscure other drivers’ visio\b.
To adjust to the \fro\fer aimi\bg height, tur\b the switch
accordi\bgly. The higher the \bumber, desig\bated o\b the
switch, the lower the headlight axis.
Select the switch \fositio\b by referri\bg to the followi\bg
sam\fles.
Switch \fo-sitio\b Number of
fro\bt seat
occu\fa\bts Number of
rear seat
occu\fa\bts Weight of load i\b lug-
gage com\fartme\bt
0 1 or 2 No occu-
\fa\bts No load
1 2 3 No load
22 3 A\f\froximately 48 kg
(106 lb)
31 No occu-
\fa\bts A\f\froximately 279 kg
(615 lb)
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
SIC3786
CAUTION:
The turn signal switch will not be cancelled
automatically if the steering wheel turning angle
does not exceed the preset amount. After the
turn or lane change, make sure that the turn
signal switch is returned to its original position.
Tur\b sig\bal
To tur\b o\b the tur\b sig\bals, move the lever u\f*1or
dow\b*2towards the desired directio\b. Whe\b the
tur\b is com\fleted, the tur\b sig\bal ca\bcels automati-
cally.
La\be cha\bge sig\bal
To tur\b o\b the la\be cha\bge sig\bals, move the lever u\f*1or dow\b*2towards the desired directio\b.
If the lever is moved back right after movi\bg u\f
*1or
dow\b*2, the light will flash 3 times (if equi\f\fed) .
To ca\bcel the flashi\bg, move the lever to the o\f\fosite
directio\b.
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NICKEL-TIPPED SPARK PLUGS (if
e\fuipped\b
It is not necessary to replace the nickel-tipped*Aspark plugs as fre\fuently as the conventional type of
spark plugs. These spark plugs are designed to last
much longer than the conventional type of spark plug.
CAUTION:
.Do not reuse the nickel-tipped spark plugs
by cleaning or re-gapping.
. Always replace with the recommended nick-
el-tipped spark plugs.
CHECKING PARKING BRAKE
Lever type
SDI1447A
From the released position, pull the parking brake lever
up slowly and firmly. If the number of clicks is out of the
range listed, see a RENAULT dealer.
For Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, China, Hong
Kong, Brunei and Pakistan:
9 to 10 clicksPulling force 196 N (20 kg, 44 lb)
For India: 8 to 9 clicks (for model with ABS or K9K
engine model)
9 to 10 clicks (for model without ABS)Pulling force 196 N (20 kg, 44 lb)
For Australia and New Zealand: 11 to 12 clicksPulling force 196 N (20 kg, 44 lb) Except for Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Chi-
na, Hong Kong, Brunei, India, Australia, New
Zealand and Pakistan:
8 to 9 clicksPulling force 196 N (20 kg, 44 lb)
CHECKING FOOT BRAKE PEDAL
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WARNING:
See a RENAULT dealer for a brake system check
if the foot brake pedal height does not return to
normal.
With the engine running, check the distance
*Abetween the upper surface of the pedal and the metal
floor. If it is out the range listed, see a RENAULT
dealer.
*A: Depressing force
490 N (50 kg, 110 lb)
— 80 mm (3.15 in) or more
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BRAKES
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8-18Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Self-adjusting brakes
\four vehi\ble is equipped with self-adjusting brakes.
The brakes are adjusted by the foot brake pedal
operation.
Brake pad wear indi\bator
The dis\b brake pads on your vehi\ble have audible wear
indi\bators. When a brake pad requires repla\bement, it
will make a high pit\bhed s\braping or s\bree\bhing sound
when the vehi\ble is in motion. The noise will be heard
whether or not the foot brake pedal is depressed. Have
the brakes \bhe\bked as soon as possible if the wear
indi\bator sound is heard.
Under some driving or \blimate \bonditions, o\b\basional
brake squeaks, squeals or other noises may be heard.
O\b\basional brake noise during light to moderate stops
is normal and does not affe\bt the fun\btion or
performan\be of the brake system.
The rear drum brakes do not have audible wear
indi\bators. Should you ever hear an unusually loud
noise from the rear drum brakes, have them \bhe\bked
as soon as possible by a RENAULT dealer.
Proper brake inspe\btion intervals should be followed.
For additional information, see a separate maintenan\be
booklet.
BRAKE BOOSTER
Che\bk the brake booster fun\btion as follows:
1. With the engine off, depress and release the footbrake pedal several times. When the foot brake
pedal movement (distan\be of travel) remains the
same from one pedal appli\bation to the next,
\bontinue on to the next step.
2. While depressing the foot brake pedal, start the engine. The pedal height should drop a little. 3. With the foot brake pedal depressed, stop the
engine. Keep the pedal depressed for about 30
se\bonds. The pedal height should not \bhange.
4. Run the engine for 1 minute without depressing the foot brake pedal, then turn it off. Depress the
foot brake pedal several times. The pedal travel
distan\be will de\brease gradually with ea\bh de-
pression as the va\buum is released from the
booster.
If the brakes do not operate properly, have the brakes
\bhe\bked by a RENAULT dealer.
WARNING:
. Use only new fluid from a sealed container.
Old, inferior, or contaminated fluid may
damage the brake system. The use of
improper fluids can damage the brake
system and affect the vehicle’ s stopping
ability.
. Clean the filler cap before removing.
. Brake fluid is poisonous and should be
stored carefully in marked containers out
of the reach of children.
CAUTION:
Do not spill the fluid on painted surfaces. This
will damage the paint. If fluid is spilled, wash it
off with plenty of water immediately.
SDI0890
Che\bk the fluid level in the reservoir. If the brake fluid is
below the MIN line, the brake warning light will
illuminate. Add brake fluid up to the MAX line. (See
“Re\bommended fuel/lubri\bants and \bapa\bities” (P.9-2)
for re\bommended types of brake fluid.)
If the brake fluid must be added frequently, the brake
BRAKE FLUID
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the road surface conditions. (See “Flat tire\f (P.6-\b) for
the tire replacement.)
WARNING:
.After rotating the tires, adjust the tire
pressure.
. Retighten the wheel nuts when the vehicle
has been driven for 1,000 km (600 miles)
(also in cases of a flat tire, etc.) .
. Incorrect tire selection, fitting, care or main-
tenance can affect vehicle safety with risk of
accident and injury. If in doubt, consult a
RENAULT dealer or the tire manufacturer.
TIRE WEAR AND DAMAGE
SDI1663
*1Wear indicator
*2Wear indicator location mark
Tires should be periodically inspected for wear,
cracking, bulging or objects caught in the tread. If
excessive wear, cracks, bulging or deep cuts are
found, the tire should be replaced immediately.
The original tires have a built-in tread wear indicator.
When the wear indicator is visible, the tire should be
replaced. Improper service of a spare tire may result in serious
personal injury. If it is necessary to repair the spare tire,
contact a RENAULT dealer.
TIRE AGE
Never use a tire over six years old, regardless of
whether it has been used or not.
Tires degrade with age as well as with the vehicle
usage. Have your tires checked and balanced often by
a repair shop or, if you prefer, a RENAULT dealer.
CHANGING TIRES AND WHEELS
WARNING:
Do not install a deformed wheel or tire even if it
has been repaired. Such wheels or tires could
have structural damage and could fail without
warning.
When replacing a tire, use the same size, speed rating
and load carrying capacity as originally equipped. (See
“Tires and wheels\f (P.9-6) for recommended types and
sizes of tires and wheels.) The use of tires other than
those recommended or the mixed use of tires of
different brands, construction (bias, bias-belted, or
radial) , or tread patterns can adversely affect the ride,
braking, handling, ground clearance, body-to-tire
clearance, snow chain clearance, speedometer cali-
bration, headlight aim and bumper height. Some of
these effects may lead to accidents and could result in
serious personal injury.
If the wheels are changed for any reason, always
replace with wheels which have the same offset
dimension. Wheels of a different offset could cause
early tire wear, possibly degraded vehicle handling
characteristics and/or interference with the brake
discs/drums. Such interference can lead to decreased
braking efficiency and/or early brake pad/shoe wear.
WHEEL BALANCE
Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle handling and
tire life. Even with regular use, wheels can get out of
balance. Therefore, they should be balanced as
required.
SPARE TIRE
Conventional spare tire
A standard tire (the same size as the road wheels) is
supplied with your vehicle.
Temporary-use (T-type) spare tire (if
equipped)
SDI191\bSpare tire label (if equipped)Observe the following precautions if the T-type spare
tire must be used, otherwise your vehicle could be
damaged or involved in an accident.
CAUTION:
.
The T-type spare tire should be used only for
emergency. It should be replaced by the
standard tire at the first opportunity.
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Unit: mm (in)
Overall length 3,8\f5 (14\b.8)
Overall width 1,665 (65.6)
Overall height 1,53\f (6\f.2)
Front tread 1,47\f (57.\b)*1
1,46\f(57.5)*2
Rear tread 1,475 (58.1)*1
1,465(57.7)*2
Wheelbase 2,45\f (\b6.5)
*1: Except for 175/6\fR15 tire model
*2: For 175/6\fR15 tire model When planning to travel in another country or
region,
find out whether the fuel required for your
vehicle is available in that country or region. Using a
low octane rated fuel may cause engine damage.
Therefore, be sure that the required fuel is available
wherever you go. For additional information regarding
recommended fuel, see earlier in this section.
When transferring the registration of your vehi-
cle to another country, state, province or district,
contact the appropriate authorities to find out that the
vehicle complies with the local legal requirements. In
some cases, a vehicle cannot meet the legal require-
ments, and it may be necessary to modify the vehicle to
meet local laws and regulations. In addition, there may
be possibilities that a vehicle cannot be adapted in
certain areas.
The laws and regulations for motor vehicle emission
control and safety standards vary according to the
country, state, province or district; therefore, the
vehicle specification may differ.
When any vehicles are to be taken into another
country, state, province or district, its modifica-
tion, transportation, registration, and any other
expenses which may result, are the responsi-
bility of the user. RENAULT is not responsible for
any inconveniences that may result.
STI\f733
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION PLATE
The plate is affixed as shown*A.
Built date plate (for Australia and New
Zealand)
Built date is stamped on the vehicle identification plate.
The built date means the calendar month and the year
in which the body shell and power train subassemblies
are conjoined and the vehicle is driven or moved from
the production line.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(chassis number)
The number is stamped as shown*B.
Technical information\b-7
DIMENSIONS
WHEN TRAVELLING OR
REGISTERING IN ANOTHER
COUNTRYVEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
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10-4
Opening fuel filler lid...............\h..................\h................. 3-19
Opening h\f\fd..................\h..................\h.....................\h..... 3-18
Operati\fn\bndicat\frs f\fr \fperati\fn (d\ft matrix)............\h.... 2-20
Outside rearview mirr\frs..................\h..................\h....... 3-21
Overdrive switch..................\h..................\h...................... 5-13
Overheat, \bf y\fur vehicle \fverheats ..................\h...... 6-10
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Parking Parking brake ..................\h..................\h.................... 3-23
Parking Sens\fr \bndicat\fr..................\h..................\h....... 5-32
Parking space measurement \fperati\fn................. 5-33
Parking, Parking brake \fperati\fn..................\h.......... 5-39
Passenger c\fmpartment ..................\h..................\h....... 8-27
Ph\fne Car ph\fne \fr CB radi\f ..................\h..................\h.. 4-56
P\fwer Electric p\fwer steering system ..................\h...... 5-35
L\fcking with p\fwer d\f\fr l\fck switch................ 3-6
P\fwer \futlet ..................\h..................\h..................\h.... 2-39
P\fwer wind\fws ..................\h..................\h................ 2-36
Precauti\fns Audi\f \fperati\fn ..................\h..................\h................... 4-8
Brake precauti\fns..................\h..................\h............ 5-36
Maintenance ..................\h..................\h..................\h....... 8-4
Precauti\fns \fn child restraint usage .............. 1-13
Precauti\fns \fn push-butt\fn igniti\fn
switch \fperati\fn..................\h..................\h.................. 5-6
Precauti\fns \fn Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) ..................\h..................\h................... 1-25
Precauti\fns when starting and driving .............. 5-3
Safety precauti\fns..................\h..................\h.............. 4-2
Seat belt usage ..................\h..................\h................... 1-7
T\fwing precauti\fns..................\h..................\h.......... 6-11
Precauti\fns \fn cruise c\fntr\fl..................\h................ 5-29
Precauti\fns \fn push-butt\fn igniti\fn
switch \fperati\fn..................\h..................\h........................ 5-6
Pregnant w\fmen ..................\h..................\h..................\h..... 1-9
Preparing t\f\fls..................\h..................\h..................\h......... 6-2
Pre-tensi\fner seat belt system..................\h.............. 1-31 Push starting ..................\h..................\h..................\h.......... 6-10
Push warning..................\h..................\h..................\h.......... 2-21
Push-butt\fn igniti\fn switch (m\fdel with
\bntelligent Key system)..................\h..................\h............. 5-6
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Radi\f..................\h..................\h..................\h.......................... 4-8
Car ph\fne \fr CB radi\f ..................\h..................\h.. 4-56
FM-AM radi\f with C\fmpact Disc (CD)
player..................\h..................\h 4-16, 4-20, 4-24, 4-46
Steering wheel audi\f c\fntr\fls..................\h........ 4-54
Radi\f data system (RDS)..................\h........... 4-38, 4-44
Rain-sensing aut\f wiper system..................\h........... 2-33
Rear center seat belt ..................\h..................\h............. 1-11
Rear seats..................\h..................\h..................\h................. 1-4
Rear wind\fw wiper and washer switch................ 2-34
Rear wind\fw wiper blade..................\h..................\h..... 8-21
Rec\fmmended fuel/lubricants and capacities....... 9-2
Rec\fmmended SAE visc\fsity number ..................\h.. 9-3
Rem\fte c\fntr\fller battery..................\h..................\h...... 8-24
Rem\fte keyless entry system..................\h..................\h. 3-7
Rem\fving sp\fts..................\h..................\h......................... 7-2
Rem\fving tire ..................\h..................\h............................. 6-3
Repair and replacement pr\fcedure..................\h...... 1-32
R\f\fm light..................\h..................\h..................\h............... 2-42
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Safety Child safety..................\h..................\h..........................\h. 1-8
Child safety rear d\f\fr l\fck..................\h................. 3-7
Safety precauti\fns..................\h..................\h.............. 4-2
Scheduled maintenance.........\h..................\h..................\h. 8-2
Seat Center mark \fn seat belts..................\h..................\h 1-9
Fr\fnt seats..................\h..................\h..................\h.......... 1-2
Precauti\fns \fn seat belt usage..................\h......... 1-7
Rear seats..................\h..................\h..................\h........... 1-4
Seat belt...............\h..................\h..................................\h. 7-4
Seat belts..................\h..................\h.....................\h......... 1-7 Seats ..................\h..................\h..................\h.................... 1-2
Three-p\fint type seat belts ..................\h................ 1-9
Seat belt...............\h..................\h..................................\h....... 1-9 Center mark \fn seat belts..................\h..................\h 1-9
Precauti\fns \fn seat belt usage..................\h......... 1-7
Seat belt warning light..................\h..................\h........... 2-15
Seat belt(s) Child safety..................\h..................\h..........................\h. 1-8
\bnjured pers\fns..................\h..................\h..................\h.. 1-9
Pregnant w\fmen ..................\h..................\h................. 1-9
Pre-tensi\fner seat belt system..................\h....... 1-31
Rear center seat belt ..................\h..................\h...... 1-11
Seat belt maintenance..................\h..................\h.... 1-13
Sh\fulder belt height adjustment..................\h.... 1-10
Seat belts Seat belts..................\h..................\h.....................\h......... 7-4
Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint
system (SRS)..................\h..................\h............................. 0-2
Security system ..................\h..................\h....................... 3-16
Select\fr lever
Shift l\fck release..................\h..................\h.............. 5-16
Servicing air c\fnditi\fner..................\h..................\h.......... 4-7
Setting cruising speed..................\h..................\h........... 5-30
Setting speed limit..................\h..................\h.................. 5-27
Shift l\fck release..................\h..................\h..................\h... 5-13 Transmissi\fn..................\h..................\h..................\h.... 5-16
Shift “P” warning..................\h..................\h..................\h... 2-21
Shifting CVT (C\fntinu\fusly Variable Transmissi\fn) ...... 5-5
Sh\fulder belt height adjustment..................\h........... 1-10
Side ventilat\frs ..................\h..................\h..................\h........ 4-2
Side-impact air bag system ..................\h..................\h. 1-31
Slip indicat\fr light..................\h..................\h................... 2-17
S\fnar (parking sens\fr) system..................\h.............. 5-32
Spare tire..................\h..................\h..........................\h......... 8-35
Spark plugs ..................\h..................\h.....................\h......... 8-16
Speed limiter..................\h..................\h..................\h.......... 5-26
Speed limiter display and indicat\frs..................\h.... 5-27
Speed limiter indicat\fr (f\fr Eur\fpe)..................\h..... 2-21
Speed limiter malfuncti\fn ..................\h..................\h..... 5-28
Speed limiter \fperati\fns ..................\h..................\h....... 5-26
Speed\fmeter..................\h..................\h..................\h............ 2-8
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