RENAULT CAPTUR 2014 1.G Owners Manual
Manufacturer: RENAULT, Model Year: 2014, Model line: CAPTUR, Model: RENAULT CAPTUR 2014 1.GPages: 244, PDF Size: 5.64 MB
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5.1
Section 5: Practical advice
Puncture, emergency spare wheel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.2
Tyre inflation kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.3
Tools  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.6
Wheel trims - wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.7
Changing a wheel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.8
Tyres (tyre and wheel safety, use in winter)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . .   5.10
Headlights (changing bulbs)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.13
Rear lights and side lights (changing bulbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . .   5.16
Interior lighting (changing bulbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.18
RENAULT card: battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.20
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.21
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.24
Fitting a radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.26
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.27
Wipers (replacing blades)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.28
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.30
Operating faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.32 
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5.2
In case of punctureDepending on the vehicle, a tyre infla-
tion kit or emergency spare wheel is 
provided (refer to the following pages).
Vehicle fitted with a tyre pressure 
loss warning system
If under-inflated (puncture, low pres-
sure, etc.), the warning light 
 
on the instrument panel comes on. 
See “Tyre pressure loss warning” in 
Section 2.
If the emergency spare wheel has been stored for several years, have it \
checked by your Dealer to ensure that it is 
safe to use.
Vehicle fitted with an emergency spare wheel that differs from the other \
wheels:
–  Never fit more than one emergency spare wheel to the same vehicle.
–  Replace the emergency spare wheel as soon as possible with a wheel ident\
ical to the original one.
–  When this is fitted to the vehicle, which must only be a temporary measu\
re, the driving speed must not exceed the speed  indicated on the label on the wheel.
–  Fitting an emergency spare wheel may alter the way the vehicle usually r\
uns. Avoid sudden acceleration or deceleration and  reduce your speed when cornering.
–  If you need to use snow chains, fit the emergency spare wheel to the rea\
r axle and check the tyre pressure.
–  The warning light 
 on the instrument panel flashes for several seconds, then stays on.
PUNCTURE, EMERGENCY SPARE WHEEL
Emergency spare wheel
–  Open the tailgate;
–  place the mobile floor in the mid-way  position (please refer to the section 
on “Boot storage” in Section 3);
–  lift the boot carpet;
–  remove the tool kit by lifting it by its  handles;
–  unscrew the central mounting;
–  remove the emergency spare wheel.
Note: Store the punctured wheel in the 
storage bag provided, along with the 
tool kit and put them in the boot.  
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5.3
TYRE PRESSURE KIT (1/3)
The kit is only approved for 
inflating the tyres of the ve-
hicle originally equipped 
with the kit.
It must never be used to inflate 
the tyres of another vehicle, or any 
other inflatable object (rubber ring, 
rubber boat, etc.).
Avoid spillage on skin when hand-
ling the repair liquid bottle. If drop-
lets do leak out, rinse them off with 
plenty of water.
Keep the repair kit away from chil-
dren.
Do not dispose of the empty bottle 
in the countryside. Return it to your 
approved dealer or to a recycling or-
ganisation.
The bottle has a limited service 
life which is indicated on its label. 
Check the expiry date.
Contact an approved dealer to re-
place the inflation tube and repair 
product bottle.
A
B
The kit repairs tyres when 
tread A  has been dam-
aged by objects smaller 
than 4 mm. It cannot repair 
all types of puncture, such as cuts 
larger than 4 mm, or cuts in tyre 
sidewall  B.
Ensure also that the wheel rim is in 
good condition.
Do not pull out the foreign body 
causing the puncture if it is still in 
the tyre.
Do not attempt to use the 
inflation kit if the tyre has 
been damaged as a result 
of driving with a puncture.
You should therefore carefully check 
the condition of the tyre sidewalls 
before any operation.
Driving with underinflated, flat or 
punctured tyres can be dangerous 
and may make the tyre impossible 
to repair.
This repair is temporary
A tyre which has been punctured 
should always be inspected (and re-
paired, where possible) as soon as 
possible by a specialist.
When taking a tyre which has been 
repaired using this kit to be replaced, 
you must inform the specialist.
When driving, vibration may be felt 
due to the presence of the repair 
product injected into the tyre.  
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5.4
TYRE PRESSURE KIT (2/3)
Depending on the vehicle, in the event 
of a puncture, use the kit located in the 
boot or underneath the luggage com-
partment carpet.
Vehicle fitted with a tyre pressure 
loss warning system
If under-inflated (puncture, low pres-
sure, etc.), the warning light 
 on 
the instrument panel comes on. See 
“Tyre pressure loss warning” in 
Section 2.
With the engine running and the 
parking brake applied,
–  unroll the hose from the container;
–  connect the compressor hose  3 to 
the container’s inlet  8;
–  depending on the vehicle, connect  the container  8 to the compressor 
from the container recess  7; 
–  unscrew the valve cap on the rel- evant wheel and screw on the con-
tainer’s inflation adapter  1;
– adapter  2 must be connected to the 
vehicle accessories socket;
– press switch  4 to inflate the tyre to 
the recommended pressure (please 
refer to the information in the section 
on “Tyre pressure”);
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1
Before using this kit, park 
the vehicle at a sufficient 
distance from traffic, switch 
on the hazard warning 
lights, apply the handbrake, ask all 
passengers to leave the vehicle and 
keep them away from traffic.
8
If the vehicle is parked on 
the hard shoulder, you must 
warn other road users of 
your vehicle’s presence 
with a warning triangle or with other 
devices as per the legislation apply-
ing to the country you are in.
–  after a maximum of 15 minutes, stop  inflating and read the pressure (on 
pressure gauge  5).
Note: while the container is empty-
ing (approximately 30 seconds), the 
pressure gauge  5 will briefly indicate 
a pressure of up to 6 bar. The pres-
sure will then drop.
– adjust the pressure: to increase  it, continue inflation with the kit; to 
reduce it, press button 6.
If a minimum pressure of 1.8 bar is 
not reached after 15 minutes, repair 
is not possible; do not drive the ve-
hicle but contact an approved dealer.
2
3
7
6  
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5.5
TYRE PRESSURE KIT (3/3)
Once the tyre is correctly inflated, 
remove the kit: slowly unscrew the in-
flation adapter 1 to prevent any repair 
product from escaping and store the 
container in plastic packaging to pre-
vent the product from escaping.
–  Affix the driving recommendation  label to the dashboard where it can 
easily be seen by the driver;
–  Put the kit away.
–  At the end of this initial inflation op- eration, air will still escape from the 
tyre. You must drive a short distance 
in order to seal the hole.
–  Start immediately and drive at be- tween 12 and 40 mph (20 and 
60 km/h) in order to distribute the 
product evenly in the tyre and, after 
driving for 2 miles (3 km), stop and 
check the pressure.
–  If the pressure is greater than 1.3 bar  but less than the recommended 
pressure (refer to the label affixed to 
the edge of the driver’s door), read-
just it. Otherwise, please contact an 
authorised dealer: the tyre cannot be 
repaired.Precautions when using the 
kit
The kit should not be operated for more 
than 15 consecutive minutes.
Nothing should be placed 
around the driver’s feet 
as such objects may slide 
under the pedals during 
sudden braking manoeuvres and 
obstruct their use.
1
Please be aware that a 
poorly tightened or miss-
ing valve cap can make the 
tyres less airtight and may 
lead to pressure loss.
Always use valve caps identical to 
those fitted originally and tighten 
them fully.
Following repair with the kit, 
do not travel further than 
120 miles (200 km). In addi-
tion, reduce your speed and 
under no circumstances exceed 
48 mph (80 km/h). The sticker, 
which you must affix in a prominent 
position on the dashboard, reminds 
you of this.
Depending on the country or local 
legislation, a tyre repaired with the 
inflation kit may need to be replaced.  
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5.6
Jack 2Fold it correctly before refitting it in its 
housing (ensure that the wheelbrace is 
correctly positioned).
Hubcap tool 3
This tool is used to remove the wheel 
trims.
Wheel bolt guide  4To finish loosening or starting to tighten 
the wheel bolts.
Tow eye 5Please see “Towing: breakdown recov-
ery” in Section 5.
Lever 6This tightens or releases the tow eye  5.
Storage bagSupplied with the tool kit, this allows 
you to store a punctured wheel in the 
boot.
Wheelbrace 1Locks or unlocks the wheel bolts and 
tow eye 5.
The tools included in the tool kit depend 
on the vehicle.
Tool kit 
A is located in the tray under 
the luggage compartment carpet.
Lift the cover and remove it.Wheel bolt bag
TOOLS
A
Do not leave the tools unsecured inside the vehicle as they may come loo\
se under braking. After use, check that all the 
tools are correctly clipped into the tool kit, then position it correctl\
y in its housing: there is a risk of injury.
If wheel bolts are supplied in the tool kit, only use these bolts for th\
e emergency spare wheel: refer to the label affixed 
to the emergency spare wheel.
The jack is designed for wheel changing purposes only. Under no circumstances should it be used for carrying out repairs un-
derneath the vehicle or to gain access to the underside of the vehicle.
2
1
3
5
4
6   
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5.7
Remove the wheel trim using hubcap 
tool 1 (located in the tool kit) by en-
gaging the hook in the opening near 
valve 2.
To refit it, align it with valve 2. Push the 
retaining hooks in fully, starting with 
side  A near the valve, followed by  B 
and  C, finishing at D opposite the valve.
WHEEL TRIMS - WHEEL
Do not leave the tools un-
secured inside the vehicle 
as they may come loose 
under braking. After use, 
check that all the tools are correctly 
clipped into the tool kit, then posi-
tion it correctly in its housing: risk of 
injury.
1
2
A
B
D
C  
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5.8
Continue to crank the jack so that the 
baseplate is correctly positioned (it 
should be underneath the vehicle and 
aligned with the jack head).
Turn it a few times to lift the wheel off 
the ground.
Switch on the hazard warn-
ing lights.
Keep the vehicle away from 
traffic and on a level surface 
where it will not slip.
Apply the parking brake and engage 
a gear (first or reverse, or P for auto-
matic transmissions).
Ask all the passengers to leave the 
vehicle and keep them away from 
traffic.
CHANGING A WHEEL (1/2)
2
1
Vehicles equipped with a jack 
and wheelbrace
If necessary, remove the wheel trim.
Use the wheelbrace  1 to slacken off the 
wheel bolts. Position it so as to be able 
to push from above.
Crank up jack  2 by hand to position the 
jack head against the jacking point clos-
est to the relevant wheel and marked 
by an arrow 3.
If the vehicle is not equipped with a 
jack or wheelbrace, you can obtain 
these from your approved dealer.
If the vehicle is parked on 
the hard shoulder, you must 
warn other road users of 
your vehicle’s presence 
with a warning triangle or with other 
devices as per the legislation apply-
ing to the country you are in.
3  
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5.9
If you have a puncture, re-
place the wheel as soon as 
possible.
A tyre which has been punc-
tured should always be inspected 
(and repaired, where possible) by a 
specialist.
CHANGING A WHEEL (2/2)
Undo the bolts and take off the wheel.
Fit the emergency spare wheel on the 
central hub and turn it to locate the 
mounting holes in the wheel and the 
hub.
Tighten the bolts, checking that the 
wheel is correctly positioned on its hub. 
Lower the jack.
With the wheel on the ground, tighten 
the bolts fully and have the tightness 
of the bolts checked (tightening torque: 
105 N.m) and the emergency spare tyre 
pressure checked as soon as possible.
Do not leave the tools un-
secured inside the vehicle 
as they may come loose 
under braking. After use, 
check that all the tools are correctly 
clipped into the tool kit, then posi-
tion it correctly in its housing: risk of 
injury.
If wheel bolts are supplied in the 
tool kit, only use these bolts for the 
emergency spare wheel: refer to the 
label affixed to the emergency spare 
wheel.
The jack is designed for wheel 
changing purposes only. Under no 
circumstances should it be used for 
carrying out repairs underneath the 
vehicle or to gain access to the un-
derside of the vehicle.
Vehicle fitted with a tyre pressure 
loss warning system
If under-inflated (puncture, low pres-
sure, etc.), the warning light 
 on 
the instrument panel comes on. See 
“Tyre pressure loss warning” in 
Section 2. 
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5.10
Tyre and wheel safety
The tyres are the only contact between 
the vehicle and the road, so it is essen-
tial to keep them in good condition. You 
must make sure that your tyres con- -
form to local road traffic regulations.When the tyre tread has been worn 
to the level of the warning strips, they 
become visible 
2: it is then neces-
sary to replace your tyres because the 
tread rubber is now only  1.6 mm deep 
at most, resulting in poor road hold-
ing on wet roads.
An overloaded vehicle, long journeys 
by motorway, particularly in very hot 
weather, or continual driving on poorly 
surfaced minor roads will lead to more 
rapid tyre wear and affect safety.
Maintaining the tyres
The tyres must be in good condition 
and the tread form must have sufficient 
depth; tyres approved by our Technical 
Department have wear warning strips 
1  which are indicators moulded into 
the tread at several points.
TYRES (1/3)
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.
Incidents which occur when 
driving, such as striking the 
kerb, may damage the tyres 
and wheel rims, and could 
also lead to misalignment of the 
front or rear axle geometry. In this 
case, have the condition of these 
checked by an approved dealer.
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2