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

automatic gearbox (use) ....................... (up to the end of the DU)
driving ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
automatic gearbox selector lever ..........(up to the end of the DU)
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Boîte automatique (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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Using the automatic gearbox
AUTOMATIc GEARBOX
Selector lever 1
Information display strip A indicates the
position of the lever 1.
P: park
R: reverse
N: neutral
D: automatic mode
3: display of gear engaged in manual
mode

c warning light indicating that the
brake pedal should be depressed
so that the lever can be moved out
of position P
2
1A
3
Operation
With the selector lever 1 in position P or
N, turn the ignition.
To move out of position P, you must de-
press the brake pedal before pressing
unlocking button 2.
With the foot on the brake pedal (warn-
ing light
c on the display 3 goes out),
move the lever out of position P.
Only engage D or R when the vehi -
cle is stopped, with your foot on the
brake and the accelerator pedal re -
leased.

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Boîte automatique (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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AUTOMATIc GEARBOX (continued)
Special circumstances
– If the bends and road surface do
not allow you to stay in automatic
mode (e.g. in the mountains), we
recommend that you change to
manual mode.
This will prevent the automatic gear-
box from changing gear repeatedly
when climbing, and permit engine
braking on long descents.
– In cold weather, start the engine
and wait a few seconds before
moving the selector lever from posi-
tion P or N and engaging it in D or R
to prevent the engine stalling.
– v ehicles not fitted with traction
control: on a slippery surface or
surface with a low level of adhesion,
change to manual mode and select
second gear (or even third) before
starting the engine to avoid wheel -
spin when starting.
Parking the vehicle
When the vehicle is stopped, move the
lever to position P while keeping your
foot on the brake pedal: the gearbox is
in neutral and the drive wheels are me-
chanically locked by the driveshaft.
check that the parking brake is prop-
erly applied (refer to the information on
the “Parking brake” in Section 2).

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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.
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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.

luggage compartment cover ................. (up to the end of the DU)
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Cache-bagages (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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Luggage cover
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT COVER
Depending on the vehicle, this is either
luggage compartment cover A , or
parcel shelf B with a luggage compart-
ment cover which consists of soft sec-
tion C plus a roller.
To roll up luggage compartment
cover A
Pull handle 1 to detach pins 2 from their
mounting point.
Guide the luggage cover onto the roller. Parcel shelf B can be fitted on its own
(for example when the third row seats
are in use).
Do not place any objects,
especially heavy or hard
objects, on the parcel shelf.
These may pose a risk to
the vehicle occupants if the driver
has to brake suddenly or if the vehi-
cle is involved in an accident.
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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
A

4.1
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Sommaire 4 (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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Section 4: Maintenance
Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2
Engine oil level/Engine oil change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4
Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.8
coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.8
power-assisted steering pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.9
brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.10
windscreen/headlight washer reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.11
Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.11
Tyre pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.12
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.13
Bodywork maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.14
Interior trim maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.16

brake fluid .............................................................. (current page)
tanks and reservoirs brake fluid ........................................................ (current page)
levels: brake fluid ........................................................ (current page)
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Niveaux/Filtres (X81 - Renault)
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brake fluid
LeVeLS (3/4)
3
Brake fluid
This should be checked frequently,
and immediately if you notice even the
slightest loss in braking efficiency.
Top up with the engine switched off and
on level ground.
Level 3
It is normal for the level to drop as the
brake shoes become worn, but it must
never drop lower than the “MInI” warn-
ing line.
If you wish to check the disc and drum
wear yourself, you should obtain the
document explaining the checking pro-
cedure from our network or from the
manufacturer’s website.Filling
After any operation on the hydraulic cir-
cuit, a specialist must replace the fluid.
Only use fluids approved by our
Technical Department (and taken from
a sealed container).
Replacement intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Service
Booklet for your vehicle.
Consult your approved Dealer at
once if you notice an abnormal or
repeated drop in any of the fluid
levels.
The engine may be hot
during operations in close
proximity. In addition, the
engine cooling fan may
come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.

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Add J81 kit de gonflage (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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tYre InFLA tIOn KIt (continued)
Depending on the vehicle, in the event
of a puncture, use the tyre inflation kit.– Retrieve compressor 4 and bottle 1
from rear storage compartment C (in
vehicles with a normal chassis) or D
(in vehicles with a long chassis);
– unroll inflation hose 8 and lead 9 lo-
cated under the compressor and in-
flation hose 10 . Attach the bottle to
its mounting 3 and screw inflation
hose 8 onto end piece 2.With the engine running and the
parking brake applied,
–
unscrew the valve cap of the wheel
concerned and screw the inflation
hose 10 onto the valve;
– connect end piece 9 to one of the ve-
hicle’s accessories sockets (refer to
the information on the “Accessories
socket” in Section 3) then press
switch 7 to inflate the tyre to the rec-
ommended pressure (refer to the
label located on the edge of the driv-
er’s door);
– After a maximum of 5 minutes, stop
inflating and read the pressure on
pressure gauge 6 . To adjust the
pressure if necessary: continue in -
flating to increase the pressure or
press button 5 to decrease it.
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.
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.
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changing a wheel................................................... (current page)
practical advice ...................................................... (current page)
tyres ....................................................................... (current page)
wheels (safety) ...................................................... (current page)
lifting the vehicle changing a wheel ............................ (up to the end of the DU)
5.9
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Changement de roue (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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Changing a wheel
cHAnGInG A WHeeL (1/2)
Switch on the hazard warn-
ing lights.
Keep the vehicle away from
traffic and on a level sur -
face where it will not slip (if neces -
sary, place a solid support under the
jack base).
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.Vehicles equipped with a jack
and wheelbrace
Put together wheelbrace 1 using the
tools stored in the tool kit: refer to the
information on the “Tool kit” on the pre-
vious pages.
Use wheelbrace 1 to loosen the wheel
bolts. Fit it so that you press down -
wards rather than pulling upwards.
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2
3
1
To prevent any risk of injury
or damage to the vehicle,
only crank the jack until the
wheel you are replacing is
a maximum of 3 centimetres off the
ground.
Position the jack horizontally, with the
jack head positioned at the same height
as support 2 provided in the lower sec-
tion of the bodywork, closest to the
wheel concerned.
Start cranking up jack 3 by hand to
align the base plate (which should be
pushed slightly under the vehicle).
Place a plank of wood under the base
plate if on soft ground.
Turn the wheelbrace to lift the wheel off
the ground.
If the vehicle is not equipped with a
jack or wheelbrace, you can obtain
these from your approved dealer.

bulbschanging ......................................... (up to the end of the DU)
fog lights ............................................... (up to the end of the DU)
changing a bulb .................................... (up to the end of the DU)
indicators ............................................................... (current page)
practical advice ...................................................... (current page)
lights: direction indicators ........................................... (current page)
lights: side lights ......................................................... (current page)
lights: reversing lights ................................................. (current page)
lights: brake lights ...................................................... (current page)
bulbs changing ......................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Feux arrière : remplacement des lampes (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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Rear lights (changing bulbs)
reAr LIGHtS: changing bulbs
upper light unit
With the tailgate open, remove screw 1
(using the screwdriver from the kit in
the luggage compartment).
Face the light unit, and always pull it
straight towards you. Disconnect and remove the unit.
Move aside tabs
2 to release bulb
holder 3 and to access the bulbs. 4
Side lights and stop lights
Pear-shaped, bayonet type bulb with
two filaments: P21/5W.
5 Direction indicator lights
Orange pear-shaped bayonet type
bulb: PY21W.
6 reversing light
Pear-shaped, bayonet type bulb:
P21W.
The bulbs are under pres -
sure and can break when
replaced.
Risk of injury.
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