warning lights RENAULT ESPACE 2012 J81 / 4.G User Guide

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WarnInG LIGHTs (3/4)
çdriver or front passenger
seat belt reminder warning
light
When the driver’s seat belt is not fas -
tened, the light stays on then, when the
vehicle reaches a speed of approxi -
mately 12 mph (20 km/h), it flashes
and a beep sounds for approximately
120 seconds. Then the warning light
returns to being continuously lit.
note: an object placed on the passen-
ger seat base can activate the warning
light.
ÉPreheating warning light
(diesel version)
With the ignition on, this light should
come on; it indicates that the heater
plugs are switched on. It goes out when
preheating is complete and the engine
can be started.
åair bag warning light
This comes on when the igni -
tion is switched on and goes out after a
few seconds.
If it does not light up when the ignition
is switched on, or comes on when the
engine is running, there is a fault in the
system.
Contact your approved Dealer as soon
as possible.
ÄToxic fume filter system
Warning Light
For vehicles equipped with this option,
the light comes on when the ignition is
switched on then goes out.
– If it lights up continuously, consult an
approved Dealer as soon as possi -
ble;
– If it flashes, reduce the engine speed
until the light stops flashing.
Contact your approved Dealer as
soon as possible.
R e f e r t o t h e i n f o r m a t i o n o n
“Antipollution, fuel economy and driv -
ing” in Section 2.
úWarning light
This lights up when the ignition
is switched on and goes out as soon as
the engine is started. It can light up in
conjunction with other indicator lights
and/or messages on the instrument
panel.
It means you should drive very care-
fully to an approved dealer as soon as
possible. If you fail to follow this recom-
mendation, you risk damaging your ve-
hicle.
ãPassenger air bag Off
This warning light comes on
for several seconds after the engine
is started when the front passenger air
bags are deactivated (depending on
the vehicle). The presence and operation of the warning lights dePend On THe eQUIPMenT and cOUnTrY.

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WarnInG LIGHTs (4/4)
The presence and operation of the warning lights dePend On THe eQUIPMenT and cOUnTrY.
MLow fuel level warning light
This comes on when the igni -
tion is switched on and goes out after a
few seconds. If it comes on when driv-
ing accompanied by a beep, fill up with
fuel as soon as possible.
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Tyre Pressure Monitor indi -
cator light
Refer to the information on the
“Tyre pressure monitor” in Section 2.
înot used
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door status warning light
Ìs peed limiter and cruise
control warning light
See the information on the “Speed lim-
iter” and “Cruise control” in Section 2.
xa nti-lock braking warning
light (aBs)
This lights up when the ignition is
switched on and then goes out. If it
lights up when you are driving, it in -
dicates a fault in the anti-lock braking
system.
Braking will then be as normal, without
the ABS.
Contact an approved Dealer as soon as
possible.

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instrument panel ................................... (up to the end of the DU)
warning lights ........................................ (up to the end of the DU)
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InsTrUMenT P aneL: displays and indicators
rev counter 1(scale × 1,000)
speedometer 2
In kilometres or miles per hour.
Overspeed buzzer
Depending on the vehicle, a buzzer
sounds for approximately 10 seconds
every 40 seconds, as long as the ve -
hicle is travelling in excess of 72 mph
(120 km/h). Instrument panel in miles:
it is possible to switch to km/h.
–
with the ignition off, press button 3
and start button 4;
– the speed measurement unit indi -
cator flashes for approximately five
seconds, then the new unit is dis -
played: release button 3.
To return to the previous mode, repeat
the operation.
note: once the battery is disconnected,
the trip computer and warning system
automatically returns to the original unit
of measurement.
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InsTrUMenT P aneL: displays and indicators (continued)
coolant temperature
indicator 6
Under normal use, the level must be
below zone 6a . Under severe condi -
tions the needle may approach this
zone. This is not serious unless the
û warning light comes on, accom-
panied by the “engine overheating”
message on the instrument panel, a
beep, and the 6a warning light.
fuel gauge 7
The number of lit squares shows the re-
maining fuel level.
When it is at minimum, the bottom
square lights up and flashes. Then a
beep will be heard: refill as soon as
possible.
Information display 8
Depending on the vehicle, it includes:
– the time;
– the exterior temperature;
– radio information;
– navigation aid information.
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indicators: instrument panel ............................. (up to the end of the DU)
instrument panel ................................... (up to the end of the DU)
warning lights ........................................ (up to the end of the DU)
instrument panel messages ..................(up to the end of the DU)
trip computer and warning system ........(up to the end of the DU)
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Trip computer
TrIP cOMPUTer: general information (1/2)
Trip computer and warning
system
The following are given on the instru-
ment panel display 1:
– information messages (journey pa -
rameters, etc.);
– operating fault messages (generally
associated with the
ú warning
light);
– warning messages (connected to the
û warning light).
display selection keys 2
Scroll through the following information
by brief successive presses.
a) total mileage and trip mileage re -
corder,
b) journey parameters:
– fuel used,
– average fuel consumption,
– current fuel consumption,
– estimated range,
– distance travelled,
– average speed,
c) mileage before service,
d) Tyre pressures,
e) empty display (no message on the
display),
f) programmed speed (speed limiter/
cruise control),
g) on-board log, operating fault and in-
formation message readout.
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TrIP cOMPUTer: trip settings (3/4)
The display of information shown below dePends On THe VeHIcLe eQUIPMenT and cOUnTrY.
examples of selections Interpreting the display selected
SERVICE DUE
c) Oil change interval Distance remaining until the next oil change (displayed in miles/kilometres and
months), then when the time nears, several scenarios are possible:
–
distance/time remaining less than 900 miles (1,500 km) or one month: the mes-
sage “oil change due” is displayed;
–
distance/time remaining 0 km/milesor service date reached : the message
“change oil soon” is displayed, accompanied by the
Ê and ú warning lights.
The vehicle requires an oil change as soon as possible.
nB: depending on the vehicle, the interval between oil changes varies according to the driving style (frequent driving at low
speed, door-to-door journeys, extensive use at idle speed, towing a trailer etc.). The distance remaining until the next oil change
can therefore decrease more quickly in some cases than the actual distan\
ce travelled.
The oil change intervals are independent of the vehicle’s maintenance schedule: please refer to your vehicle’s Maintenance
Service Booklet.
resetting: to reset the oil change interval, press and hold one of the display reset buttons for approximately 10 seconds until
the display shows the interval permanently.

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TrIP cOMPUTer and WarnInG sYsTeM: information messages
Messages Interpretation of messages
« aUTO LIGHTs fUncTIOn
Off » Indicates that the automatic lights function is deactivated.
« TOP-UP OIL LeVeL »Minimum engine oil level warning:
on starting the engine, and for 30 seconds, the display
warns that the minimum engine oil level has been reached. Refer to the information on the
“Engine oil level” in Section 4.
These can help in the vehicle starting phase, or give information about \
a selection or a driving status.
Examples of information messages are given in the following pages.

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indicators: direction indicators .......................... (up to the end of the DU)
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hazard warning lights signal ................. (up to the end of the DU)
signals and lights .................................. (up to the end of the DU)
hazard warning lights signal ................. (up to the end of the DU)
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Audible and visual signals
aUdIBLe and VIsUaL sIGnaLs
Horn
Press steering wheel boss A.
Headlight flasher
To flash the headlights, even if the lights
are not on, pull stalk 1 towards you.
special case
If automatic operation for dipped head -
lights is activated, first pull stalk 1 to -
wards you to light the main beam head -
light then again to turn them off.
éHazard warning lights
Press switch 2.
This switch activates all four direction
indicators and the side indicator lights
simultaneously.
It must only be used in an emergency to
warn drivers of other vehicles that you
have had to stop in an area where stop-
ping is prohibited or unexpected, or that
you are obliged to drive under special
conditions.
Depending on the vehicle, the hazard
warning lights may come on automati -
cally under heavy deceleration. You can
switch them off by pressing switch 2.
direction indicators
Move stalk 1 parallel to the steering
wheel and in the direction you are going
to turn it.
When driving on the motorway, the
steering wheel is not often turned
enough to return the stalk automatically
to 0. There is an intermediate position
in which the stalk may be held when
changing lanes.
When the stalk is released, it automati-
cally returns to 0.
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eXTerIOr LIGHTInG and sIGnaLs (2/3)
áMain beam headlights
With the dipped beam head -
lights lit, pull the switch stalk towards
you.
When the main beam headlights are
lit, an indicator light on the instrument
panel comes on.
To return to the dipped beam headlight
position, pull the stalk towards you.
eswitching off the lights
Return stalk 1 to its original po-
sition.
see-me-home lighting
function
This function (useful, for example, for
opening a gate, a garage, etc.) ena -
bles you briefly to switch on the dipped
beam headlights momentarily.
With the ignition off and the RENAULT
card removed from the reader , pull
stalk 1 towards you: the dipped beam
headlights come on for approximately
thirty seconds.
This action may be carried out no more
than four times for a maximum lighting
period of two minutes.
switching off the function
To switch the function off, press
button 4.
Lights-on warning buzzer
A warning buzzer will sound when the
driver’s door is opened and the lights
are left on after the ignition has been
switched off (to prevent discharge of
the battery etc.).
Before driving at night:
check the electrical equip -
ment is operating correctly,
and depending on the ve -
hicle, adjust your headlights (if your
vehicle is not carrying its normal
load).
As a general precaution, check that
the lights are not obscured (by dirt,
mud, snow or objects which could
cover them).
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Réservoir à carburant (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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Vehicles running on ethanol -
based fuel
It is essential to use unleaded petrol or
fuel containing a maximum of 85% eth-
anol (E85).
In very cold conditions, it may be very
difficult or even impossible to start the
engine. To avoid this problem, use un-
leaded petrol or, on equipped vehicles,
use the heater integrated in the engine:
connect the special end of the exten -
sion piece supplied into the socket in -
tegrated into the radiator grille and the
other end into a 220V socket for at least
6 hours before starting.
nB: you may notice an increase in fuel
consumption with this type of fuel.
fUeL T anK (2/3)
filling with fuel
Insert the nozzle to open valve B and
insert it fully before turning it on to fill
the fuel tank (risk of splashing).
Keep the nozzle in this position through -
out the entire filling operation.
When the pump cuts out automatically
at the end of the filling procedure, a
maximum of two further filling attempts
may be made, as there must be suffi -
cient space in the fuel tank to allow for
expansion.
Make sure that no water enters the fuel
tank during filling. Valve B and its sur-
round must remain clean.
Petrol versions
Using leaded petrol will damage the
antipollution system and may lead to a
loss of warranty.
To ensure that the fuel tank is not filled
with leaded petrol, the fuel tank filler
neck contains a restrictor fitted with a
foolproof system which only allows
the nozzle for unleaded petrol to be
used (at the pump).
No modifications what -
soever are permitted on
any part of the fuel supply
system (electronic unit,
wiring, fuel circuit, injector, protec -
tive covers, etc.) as this may be
dangerous (unless undertaken by
qualified Network personnel).
Persistent smell of
fuel
If you notice a persistent
smell of fuel you should:
– stop the vehicle as soon as traf-
fic conditions allow and switch off
the ignition;
– switch on the hazard warning
lights and ask your passengers
to leave the vehicle and to keep
away from traffic;
– contact an approved Dealer.
Do not mix even small
amounts of petrol (un -
leaded or E85) with diesel.
Do not use ethanol-based
fuel if your vehicle is not compatible
with this fuel.
Do not add any additives to the fuel,
you risk damaging the engine.