battery RENAULT ESPACE 2012 J81 / 4.G Owner's Manual

practical advice ...................................................... (current page)
RENAULT card battery ............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
5.28
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Cartes RENAULT : piles (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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RENAULT card: battery
renAuL t cArD: battery
replacing the battery
Pull firmly on emergency key 1.
Replace battery 2 in accordance with
the polarity denoted on the emergency
key (check that indicator light 3 lights
up properly by pressing a button on the
RENAULT card).
1
2
3
Do not throw away your
used batteries; give them to
an organisation responsible
for collecting and recycling
batteries.
The batteries are available from ap-
proved dealers. Their service life is
approximately two years. Check that
there is no dye on the battery: risk of
an incorrect electrical contact.

batterytroubleshooting ............................... (up to the end of the DU)
practical advice ..................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Batterie : dépannage (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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Battery
BA tter Y: troubleshooting
Handle the battery with care
as it contains sulphuric acid,
which must not come into
contact with eyes or skin. If
it does, wash the affected area with
plenty of cold water. If necessary,
consult a doctor.
Ensure that naked flames, red hot
objects and sparks do not come into
contact with the battery as there is a
risk of explosion.
The engine may be hot when car -
rying out operations in close prox -
imity. In addition, the engine cooling
fan can come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.
t o avoid all risk of sparks:
– Ensure that any electrical consumers
(courtesy lights, etc.) are switched
off before disconnecting or recon -
necting the battery.
– When charging, stop the charger
before connecting or disconnecting
the battery.
– Do not place metal objects on the
battery to avoid creating a short cir-
cuit between the terminals.
– Always wait at least one minute after
the engine has been switched off
before disconnecting a battery.
– Make sure that you reconnect the
battery terminals after refitting.

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Batterie : dépannage (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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Jaune NoirNoir texte
BAtter Y: troubleshooting (continued)
connecting a battery charger
t he battery charger must be com -
patible with a battery with a nominal
voltage of 12 volts.
It is essential to disconnect both bat -
tery leads from the terminals (engine
stopped) starting with the negative
terminal.
Do not disconnect the battery when the
engine is running. Follow the instruc-
tions given by the manufacturer of
the battery charger you are using.
Only a fully charged and well-main -
tained battery will have a long and
useful life and enable you to start the
vehicle’s engine normally.
The battery must be kept clean and dry.
Have the battery’s charge status
checked regularly:
– Especially if you use your vehicle for
short journeys or for frequent driving
in town. –
When the exterior temperature drops
(in winter), the charge decreases.
In winter, only use electrical equip -
ment which is really necessary.
– Finally, you should understand that
the charge decreases naturally as a
result of certain permanent electrical
consumers such as the clock, after-
sales accessories, etc.
When a large number of accessories
are fitted to the vehicle, have them con-
nected to the + after ignition feed. In
this case, it is advisable to have your
vehicle fitted with a battery which has
an increased nominal capacity. Contact
an approved dealer. If your vehicle is to be left stationary
for a relatively long time, disconnect
the battery or have it recharged regu
-
larly, particularly during cold weather.
The equipment with a memory, radio
etc. will then have to be reprogrammed.
The battery must be stored in a cool dry
place, protected from frost.
Special procedures may be
required to charge some
batteries. Contact your ap -
proved dealer.
Avoid all risk of sparks which may
cause an immediate explosion, and
charge the battery in a well-venti -
lated area. Risk of serious injury.

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Batterie : dépannage (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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BA tter Y: troubleshooting (continued)
Starting the vehicle using the
battery from another vehicle
If you have to use the battery from an-
other vehicle to start, obtain suitable
jump leads (with a large cross section)
from an approved dealer or, if you al -
ready have jump leads, ensure that
they are in perfect condition.
the two batteries must have an iden-
tical nominal voltage of 12 volts. The
battery supplying the current should
have a capacity (amp-hours, Ah) which
is at least the same as that of the dis-
charged battery.
Ensure that there is no risk of contact
between the two vehicles (risk of short
circuiting when the positive terminals
are connected) and that the discharged
battery is properly connected. Switch
off your vehicle ignition.
Start the engine of the vehicle supply -
ing the current and run it at an interme-
diate engine speed. Connect positive (+) lead A to (+) termi-
nal 1 of the discharged battery, then to
(+) terminal
2 of the battery supplying
the current.
Connect negative (–) lead B to (–) ter-
minal 3 of the battery supplying the cur-
rent and then to (–) terminal 4 of the
discharged battery.
Check that there is no contact between
leads A and B and that the positive (+)
lead A is not touching any metal parts
on the vehicle supplying the current.
Start the engine as you would normally.
As soon as it is running, disconnect
leads A and B in the reverse order (4-
3-2-1).
1
A
2
3
B4
Check that there is no con-
tact between leads A and B
and that the positive lead A
is not touching any metal
parts on the vehicle supplying the
current.
Risk of injury and/or damage to the
vehicle.

operating faults ..................................... (up to the end of the DU)
faults operating faults ............................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Anomalies de fonctionnement (J81 - X84 - B84 - C84 - L84 - K84 - J84 - \
R84 - X91 - B91 - K91 - Renault)
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Operating faults
OPerA tInG FAuL tS (1/5)
the following advice will enable you to carry out quick, temporary repairs. For safety reasons you should always contact
an approved dealer as soon as possible.
using the renAuL t card POSSIBLe cAuSeS WHAt tO DO
The RENAULT card does not lock or
unlock the doors. Card battery is flat.
Replace the battery. You can still lock/
unlock and start your vehicle (refer to the
information on “Locking/unlocking the
doors” in Section 1 and “Starting/Stopping
the engine” in Section 2).
Use of appliances operating on the
same frequency as the card (mobile
phone, etc.). Stop using the equipment or use the
emergency key (refer to the informa
-
tion on “Locking/unlocking the doors” in
Section 1).
Vehicle located in a high electromag -
netic radiation zone.
Vehicle battery flat. Use the emergency key integrated in the
card (refer to the information on “Locking/
unlocking the doors” in Section 1).

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Anomalies de fonctionnement (J81 - X84 - B84 - C84 - L84 - K84 - J84 - \
R84 - X91 - B91 - K91 - Renault)
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OPerA tInG FAuL tS (2/5)
the starter is activated POSSIBLe cAuSeSWHAt tO DO
The instrument panel indicator lights
are weak or fail to light up and the
starter does not turn. Battery terminals not tight, battery
terminals disconnected or oxidised.
Retighten or reconnect the terminals, or
clean them if they are oxidised.
Discharged battery or not opera -
tional. Connect another battery to the faulty bat
-
tery. Refer to information on “Battery: trou-
bleshooting” in Section 5 or replace the bat-
tery if necessary.
Do not push the vehicle if the steering
column is locked.
The engine will not start. Starting conditions are not fulfilled.Refer to the information on “Starting/stop -
ping the engine” in Section 2.
The hands-free RENAULT card
does not work. Insert the card in the card reader in order to
start the engine.
Refer to the information on “Starting/stop
-
ping the engine” in Section 2.
The engine cannot be switched off. Card not detected.Insert the card in card reader.
Electronic fault. Press the starter button quickly five times.

7.1
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Index (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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AlphAbeticAl index (1/5)
A
ABS ............................................................... 1.48, 2.23 – 2.24
accessories........................................................................\
5.33
accessories socket ............................................................ 1.45
additional methods of restraint .....................1.23 → 1.26, 1.28
adjusting the seats ............................................................. 1.20
adjusting your driving position ........................................... 1.20
advice on antipollution ........................................... 2.12 → 2.14
air bag ........................................................................\
........ 1.48
activating the front passenger air bags ........................ 1.39
deactivating the front passenger air bags .................... 1.38
air conditioning ........................................................ 3.2 → 3.25
air vents ..................................................................... 3.2 → 3.4
anti-corrosion check .............................................. 6.14 → 6.18
anti-corrosion protection .................................................... 4.14
anti-lock braking system: ABS ................................2.23 – 2.24
antipollution advice .............................................................. 2.12 → 2.14
armrest ........................................................................\
...... 3.45
armrests front .............................................................................. 1.19
ashtrays ........................................................................\
..... 3.41
ASR (traction control) ........................................................ 1.47
audible and visual signals .................................................... 1.7
automatic gearbox (use) ........................................ 2.37 → 2.40
automatic gearbox selector lever ...........................2.37 → 2.40
b
battery ........................................................................\
........ 4.13
troubleshooting ................................................ 5.29 → 5.31
bonnet ........................................................................\
.......... 4.2
brake fluid ........................................................................\
.. 4.10
bulbs changing .......................................................... 5.14 → 5.25c
card emergency key
............................................................ 1.4
catalytic converter ................................................................ 2.6
central door locking ................................................. 1.7 → 1.11
changing a bulb ..................................................... 5.14 → 5.25
changing a wheel ................................................................. 5.9
child headrest ......................................................... 3.43 – 3.44
child restraint/seat ............................. 1.29 – 1.30, 1.32 → 1.37
child safety ......1.3, 1.8, 1.29 – 1.30, 1.32 → 1.37, 3.27 – 3.28, 
3.32, 3.43 – 3.44
child seats .......................................... 1.29 – 1.30, 1.32 → 1.37
children ........... 1.8, 1.29 – 1.30, 3.27 – 3.28, 3.32, 3.43 – 3.44
cigar lighter ........................................................................\
3.41
cleaning: inside the vehicle .............................................. 4.16 – 4.17
clock ........................................................................\
.......... 1.63
control instruments ................................................ 1.46 → 1.53
controls .................................................................. 1.42 → 1.45
coolant ........................................................................\
......... 4.8
courtesy light ............................ 3.33, 3.35 – 3.36, 5.22 → 5.25
courtesy mirrors ................................................................. 3.33
cruise control ................................................ 1.48, 2.29 → 2.32
cruise control-speed limiter........................... 2.26, 2.29 → 2.32
d
dashboard .............................................................. 1.42 → 1.45
de-icing windscreen ................................................................... 3.19
demisting rear screen ............................................ 3.5, 3.7, 3.12, 3.18
windscreen ..................................................... 3.5, 3.7, 3.12
dimensions ........................................................................\
.. 6.6
dipstick....................................................................... 4.4 → 4.7
display ................................................................... 1.46 → 1.49
doors/tailgate ........................................................... 1.7 → 1.12
driver’s position ..................................................... 1.42 → 1.45

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Index (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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AlphAbeticAl index (3/5)
interior trim
maintenance ..................................................... 4.16 – 4.17
J
jack ........................................................................\
..... 5.7 – 5.8
l
levels ................................................................ 4.2, 4.4 → 4.11
levels: brake fluid .................................................................... 4.10
coolant ........................................................................... 4.8
lifting the vehicle changing a wheel ................................................ 5.9 – 5.10
lights additional ..................................................................... 5.17
adjustment ................................................................... 1.70
front .......................................................... 5.14 – 5.15, 5.17
lights: adjusting ...................................................................... 1.70
brake lights ......................................................... 5.18, 5.20
dipped beam headlights ............................. 1.46, 1.67, 5.14
direction indicators ................... 1.46, 1.66, 5.14, 5.18, 5.21
fog lights .................................. 1.46, 1.68, 5.15, 5.17, 5.19
hazard warning ..................................................... 1.7, 5.16
main beam headlights ..................... 1.46, 1.68, 5.14 – 5.15
number plate lights ...................................................... 5.20
reversing lights ............................................................. 5.18
side lights .......................................... 1.67, 5.14, 5.16, 5.18
load permitted on the roof .................................................... 6.5
locking the doors ..................................................... 1.7 → 1.12
luggage compartment cover ................................... 3.53 – 3.54
luggage retaining net ......................................................... 3.56M
maintenance:
bodywork .......................................................... 4.14 – 4.15
interior trim ........................................................ 4.16 – 4.17
mechanical ............................ 4.4 → 4.11, 4.13, 6.8 → 6.13
mileage before service ....................................... 6.8 → 6.13
map reading lights .................................................. 3.35 – 3.36
O
oil change ........................................................................\
.... 4.7
opening rear screen ........................................................... 3.52
operating faults ...................................................... 5.37 → 5.41
p
paintwork maintenance ..................................................... 4.14 – 4.15
reference ........................................................................ 6.2
parking brake .................................................. 1.47, 2.8 → 2.10
parking distance control ......................................... 2.33 → 2.36
power-assisted steering .............................................. 2.11, 4.9
power-assisted steering pump .............................................4.9
practical advice ................... 5.2 – 5.3, 5.7 → 5.9, 5.11 → 5.18, 
5.26 → 5.32, 5.34 → 5.36
puncture ...................................................... 5.2 – 5.3, 5.7 – 5.8
R
rear screen demisting .............................................. 3.5, 3.7, 3.12, 3.18
rear seats ....................................................... 3.42, 3.45 – 3.46
functions .......................................................... 3.47 → 3.50
rear view mirrors ..................................................... 1.64 – 1.65
RENAULT card battery .......................................................................... 5.28
use ....................................................................... 1.2 → 1.8
replacement parts ................................................................ 6.7