tow RENAULT ESPACE 2012 J81 / 4.G User Guide

environment .......................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Environnement (sans marque) (X44 - X45 - X77 - X81 - X85 - X90 - X91 \
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Environment
ENvIRONMENT
Emissions
Your vehicle has been designed to emit
fewer greenhouse gases (CO2) while in
use, and therefore to consume less fuel
(eg. 140 g/km, equivalent to 5.3 l/100
km for a diesel vehicle).
Our vehicles are also equipped with a
particle filter system including a cata -
lytic converter, an oxygen sensor and
an active carbon filter (the latter pre -
vents vapour from the fuel tank being
released into the open air).
For certain diesel vehicles, this system
also has a particle filter to reduce the
volume of soot particles emitted.
Please make your own
contribution towards
protecting the environment
too
– Worn parts replaced in the course of
routine vehicle maintenance (vehi -
cle battery, oil filter, air filter, batter -
ies, etc.) and oil containers (empty or
filled with used oil) must be disposed
of through specialist organisations. –
At the end of the vehicle’s service
life, it should be sent to approved
centres to ensure that it is recycled.
– In all cases, comply with local legis -
lation.
Recycling
Your vehicle is 85% recyclable and
95% recoverable.
To achieve these objectives, many of
the vehicle components have been de-
signed to enable them to be recycled.
The materials and structures have
been carefully designed to allow these
components to be easily removed and
reprocessed by specialist companies.
In order to preserve raw material re -
sources, this vehicle incorporates nu -
merous parts made from recycled plas-
tics or renewable materials (vegetable
or animal-derived materials such as
cotton or wool).
Your vehicle has been designed with
respect for the
environment in mind for
its entire service life: during production,
use and at the end of its life.
This commitment is illustrated by the
Renault eco² signature.Manufacture
Your vehicle has been manufactured at
an factory which uses a progress policy
to reduce the environmental impact on
the surrounding area and nature (re -
duction of water and energy consump-
tion, visual and noise pollution, atmos-
pheric emissions and waste water,
sorting and reusing waste).

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Boîte automatique (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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AUTOMATIc GEARBOX (continued)
When setting off, if the lever is locked
in position P even though you are de -
pressing the brake pedal and pressing
unlocking button 2, the lever can be re-
leased manually.
To do this, unclip the upper section of
the gaiter 3.Push unlocking button 2 and button 4
under the gaiter at the same time to
move the lever from position P.
4
2
3
Operating faults
– When driving , if the message
“ Check auto gearbox ” appears on
the instrument panel, this indicates
there is a fault.
Contact your approved Dealer as
soon as possible.
– When driving, if the message “Auto
gearbox overheating” appears on the
instrument panel, stop the vehicle to
allow the gearbox to cool down.
Contact your approved Dealer as
soon as possible.
– If a vehicle with an automatic
gearbox breaks down, refer to the
information on “Towing” in Section 5.

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Air conditionné automatique (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL (continued)
Adjusting automatic mode
Adjusting the distribution of air
in the passenger compartment,
button 6.
In automatic mode, the system man -
ages the distribution of air in the pas -
senger compartment (indicator light A
lit), but you may alter the selections
made by the system. Exit automatic mode by pressing
button
6 (indicator light A goes out).
However, in this case, only the air dis-
tribution will no longer be controlled au-
tomatically by the system.
There are four choices for air distribu -
tion that are determined by pressing
button 6 repeatedly.
JAir exits through the front
vents.
OAir exits through the front and
rear vents.
PThe air exits from all the vents
and the vents next to the occu-
pants feet.
QThe air is directed towards the
occupants feet and towards
the windscreen.
This is the recommended mode
of use: the automatic climate con -
trol system guarantees comfort
(except in the event of extreme con-
ditions) in the passenger compart -
ment and good visibility while opti -
mising consumption.
Return to automatic mode as
soon as possible.
A
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air conditioning ...................................................... (current page)
heating system ...................................................... (current page)
air conditioning ...................................................... (current page)
temperature regulation .......................................... (current page)
ventilation .............................................................. (current page)
heating and air conditioning system ...................... (current page)
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Air conditionné : informations et conseils d’utilisation (X81 - R\
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AIR CONDITIONING: information and advice on use
Fuel consumption
You will normally notice an increase
in fuel consumption (especially
when driving in town) when the air
conditioning is operating.
For vehicles fitted with manual air
conditioning, switch off the system
when it is not required.
Advice for reducing consumption
and therefore helping to preserve
the environment:
Drive with the air vents open and
the windows closed.
If the vehicle has been parked in
the sun, open the doors for a few
moments to let the hot air escape
before starting the engine.
Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Service
Booklet for your vehicle for the in -
spection frequency.Vehicles fitted with an auxiliary
heater
Some vehicles are fitted with an
auxiliary heater which heats the pas-
senger compartment more quickly.
This device operates only when
the engine is running and in cold
weather.
When the device is functioning you
can normally see a small amount of
smoke on the right-hand side of the
vehicle coming from the heater’s ex-
haust system.Operating faults
As a general rule, contact your ap-
proved dealer in the event of an op-
erating fault.
– Reduction in de-icing, demist -
ing or air conditioning per -
formance. This may be caused
by the passenger compartment
filter cartridge becoming clogged.
– No cold air is being produced.
Check that the controls are set
correctly and that the fuses are
sound. Otherwise, switch off the
system.
Do not open the refriger -
ant fluid circuit. The fluid
may damage eyes or skin.
Notes
Presence of water under the ve -
hicle. After prolonged use of the air
conditioning system, it is normal for
water to be present under the vehi-
cle. This is caused by condensation.
Do not add anything to the
vehicle’s ventilation circuit
(for example, to remove
bad odours).
There is a risk of damage or of
fire.

rear seats............................................................... (current page)
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Rear seats
REAR SEATS: headrests
To refit the headrest
Insert the rods into the sleeves, with the
notches at bottom to the front, and lower
the headrest to the desired height.
Rear headrest storage
position
Press tab 1 on the headrest guide and
lower the headrest completely.
The fully lowered headrest position
is a storage position: it should not be
in this position when a passenger is
seated.
To adjust the height
Slide the headrest slowly while pulling it
towards the front of the vehicle.
The headrest does not lower fully.
To remove the headrest
Press tab 1 on the headrest guide
and lift the headrest. If the headrest is
trapped against the roof of the vehicle,
tilt the seatback.The headrest is a safety
component, check that it
is fitted and in the correct
position. The distance be -
tween your head and the headrest
should be as small as possible. The
top of your head should be in line
with the top of the headrest.
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child headrest ....................................... (up to the end of the DU)
child safety ............................................ (up to the end of the DU)
children ................................................. (up to the end of the DU)
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Appuis-tête convertible enfant (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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CHILD’S CONVERTIBLE HEADREST
Depending on the vehicle, the child
headrests are fitted to the rear side
seats (for a normal chassis) or the side
seats in the second row of rear seats
(for a long chassis). To adjust the height
Pull the headrest towards you and si
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multaneously slide it to the recom -
mended height (see Figure A).
The headrest is a safety
component, check that it is
fitted and in the correct po-
sition.
The headrest is approved
only for the vehicle on which
it is originally fitted.
It must not be fitted to an-
other vehicle under any circum -
stances.
To remove the headrest
Press tabs 1 and raise the headrest to
remove it.
To refit the headrest
Insert the headrest rods into the holes,
with the notches to the front, and lower
the headrest to the desired height.
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transporting objectsin the luggage compartment ............................ (current page)
towing rings .......................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Transport d’objets dans le coffre (X81 - Renault)
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Always position the objects transported
so that the largest surface is against:
– The rear seatbacks for normal loads
(example A).
– The folded rear seats for heavier
loads (example B).
– The front seats, having removed the
rear seats, for the heaviest loads (ex-
ample C).
Transporting objects in the luggage compartment
TRANSPORTING OBJECTS IN THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
Lashing points
Always position the heavi -
est items directly on the
floor. Use the anchorage
points located on the lug -
gage compartment floor to secure
items. The luggage should be
loaded in such a way that no items
will be thrown forward and strike the
occupants if the driver has to brake
suddenly. Fasten the rear seat belts,
even if the seats are not occupied.
B
C
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tyre pressure......................................... (up to the end of the DU)
tyre pressures ....................................... (up to the end of the DU)
tyres ...................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Pression de gonflage des pneumatiques (X81 - Renault)
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Tyre Pressure
tyRe PReSSURe
The tyre pressure is indicated on
label A affixed to the edge of the driv -
er’s door. Open the door to read it.
B : dimension of the tyres fitted to the
vehicle.
C : tyre pressures for the front wheels
(non-motorway).
D : tyre pressures for the rear wheels
(non-motorway).
E : tyre pressures for the front wheels
(motorway). F
: tyre pressures for the rear wheels
(motorway).
G : tyre pressure for the emergency
spare wheel.
H: emergency spare wheel tyre dimen -
sion if different to the four tyres fitted to
the vehicle.
t yre safety and use of snow
chains
Refer to the information on “Tyres”
in Section 5 for the servicing con -
ditions and, depending on the ver -
sion, the use of chains.
Special note
For vehicles used fully laden
( m a x i m u m p e r m i s s i b l e a l l - u p
weight) and towing a trailer. The
maximum speed must be limited
to 60 mph (100 km/h) and the tyre
pressure increased by 0.2 bar.
Refer to the information on “Weights”
in Section 6.
CD
Fe
G
A
H
B
When they need to be replaced, only tyres of the same make, size, type
and profile should be used.
t yres fitted to the vehicle should either be identical to those fitted
originally or conform to those recommended by your approved
dealer.

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Section 5: Practical advice
Puncture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2
Emergency spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2
Tyre inflation kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4
Tool kit (jack, wheelbrace) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7
Wheel trims – Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.8
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.9
Tyres (tyre and wheel safety, use in winter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.11
Headlights (changing bulbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.14
Rear lights (changing bulbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.18
Indicator lights (changing bulbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.21
Interior lighting (changing bulbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.22
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.26
RENAULT card: battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.28
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.29
Wipers (replacing blades) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.32
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.33
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.34
Operating faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.37

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Puncture/eMerGencY SPAre WHeeL (2/2)
t o refit the emergency spare
wheel
Proceed in the reverse order.
– stand the punctured wheel up, with
valve 5 towards you;
– run the cable across and reposition
lock 4;
– lie the wheel down, with valve 5
facing the ground;
– in the luggage compartment, use the
tool to completely to rewind the re -
taining cable. Advice
Check the pressure of the emergency
spare wheel regularly.
note:
The bolts for the aluminium wheel may
be used to secure the steel emergency
spare wheel.
using the emergency spare
wheel
The “tyre pressure monitor” function
does not monitor the emergency spare
wheel (the wheel replaced by the emer-
gency spare wheel disappears from the
instrument panel and/or the information
display). Refer to the information on the
“Tyre pressure monitor” in Section 2.
Special note
Using an emergency spare wheel may
disrupt certain functions (automatic
gearbox, etc.).
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.
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Vehicles fitted with an
emergency spare wheel
which is different to the
four other wheels:
– Never fit more than one emer -
gency spare wheel to the same
vehicle.
– Replace the emergency spare
wheel as soon as possible with
a wheel identical to the original
one.
– When this is fitted to the vehicle,
which must only be a temporary
measure, 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 ve -
hicle usually runs. Avoid sudden
acceleration or deceleration and
reduce your speed when corner-
ing.
– If you need to use snow chains,
fit the emergency spare wheel to
the rear axle and check the tyre
pressure.