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

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Ordinateur de bord : messages d’information (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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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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Ordinateur de bord : messages d’anomalies de fonctionnement (X81 - J\
81 - Renault)
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TrIP cOMPUTer: operating fault messages (1/2)
These appear with the ú warning light and mean that you should drive very carefully to an approved dealer as soon
as possible. If you fail to follow this recommendation, you risk damagin\
g your vehicle.
They disappear when the display selection key is pressed or after several seconds and are stored in the computer log. The
ú
warning light stays on. Examples of operating fault messages are given i\
n the following pages.
Messages Interpretation of messages
« esP Off » Deactivation of the A.S.R. traction control system (see information on the “A.S.R. traction
control system” in Section 2).
« TYre sensOr aBsenT »Sensor fault on the wheel not shown on the instrument panel: this is the case, for example,
when the emergency spare wheel is fitted on the vehicle (see the information on “Tyre pres-
sure monitor” in Section 2).
« cHecK TYre PressUres »Insufficient tyre pressure for the wheel shown on the multifunction display or on the instru-
ment panel; correct the tyre pressure as soon as possible.
« cHeck fUeL fILTer » Indicates that there is water present in the diesel fuel. Contact your approved Dealer as soon
as possible.

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Ordinateur de bord : messages d’anomalies de fonctionnement (X81 - J\
81 - Renault)
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These appear with the ú warning light and mean that you should drive very carefully to an approved dealer as soon
as possible. If you fail to follow this recommendation, you risk damagin\
g your vehicle.
They disappear when the display selection key is pressed or after several seconds and are stored in the computer log. The
ú
warning light stays on. Examples of operating fault messages are given i\
n the following pages.
Messages Interpretation of messages
« cHecK GearBOX »Indicates that a fault has occurred in the gearbox; contact an approved \
Dealer as soon as
possible.
« card nOT deTecTed » The RENAULT hands-free card is not in the detection zone, or the vehicle has not be\
en
able to detect it. Insert it in the reader; if the fault persists contac\
t your approved Dealer.
« rePLace card Ba TTerY » Your RENAULT card battery has a service life of approximately two years.
This message appears when the battery begins to run flat (see information on the “RENAULT
card: batteries” in Section 5).
TrIP cOMPUTer: operating fault messages (2/2)

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Ordinateur de bord : messages d’alerte (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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TrIP cOMPUTer: warning messages (1/2)
These appear with the û warning light and require you to stop immediately, for your own safety, as soon as traffic
conditions allow. stop your engine and do not restart it. contact an approved dealer.
Examples of warning messages are given in the following pages. note: the messages appear on the display either individually
or alternately (when there are several messages to be displayed), and \
may be accompanied by a warning light and/or a beep.
Messages Interpretation of messages
« InJecTIOn faULT » Indicates that the vehicle has a serious engine fault.
« PUncTUre cHanGe TYre »Indicates a puncture in the tyre shown on the tyre pressure monitor disp\
lay.
« enGIne OVerHea TInG »Indicates that the engine is overheating.
« cHecK sTeerInG » Indicates a fault in the vehicle’s power-assisted steering.

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Ordinateur de bord : messages d’alerte (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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These appear with the û warning light and require you to stop immediately, for your own safety, as soon as traffic
conditions allow. stop your engine and do not restart it. contact an approved dealer.
Examples of warning messages are given in the following pages. note: the messages appear on the display either individually
or alternately (when there are several messages to be displayed), and \
may be accompanied by a warning light and/or a beep.
Messages Interpretation of messages
« Ba TTer Y cHarGe faULT » Indicates a fault with the battery charging circuit.
« OIL PressUre faULT » Indicates an oil pressure fault.
« P arKInG BraKe faULT » Indicates an assisted parking brake fault.
« BraKInG faULT » Indicates a fault in the braking circuit.
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indicators .............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
indicators: direction indicators .......................... (up to the end of the DU)
lights: direction indicators .......................... (up to the end of the DU)
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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Avertisseurs sonores et lumineux (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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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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1
2
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Eclairage et signalisation extérieure (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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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.

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Démarrage/arrêt moteur avec carte RENAULT mains libres (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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STARTING/STOPPING THE ENGINE (2/3)
Limited use
– When the engine is running, a ve -
hicle door is open and the card is
outside the vehicle (for example
when the driver gets out to open the
garage door): the engine continues
to run.
– When the engine is running, the ve-
hicle doors are closed and the card
is outside the vehicle (for example
when a passenger leaves the ve -
hicle and takes the RENAULT card
with them): the message “card not
detected” appears on the instrument
panel. The warning light flashes on
emergency card reader 3 and a beep
sounds when the vehicle is restarted
to warn you.
– The RENAULT card's operation
may be affected by interference
from nearby devices, such as exte -
rior installations or equipment oper -
ating on the same frequency as the
RENAULT card.
When you leave your vehi -
cle, especially if you have
your RENAULT card with
you, check that the engine
is completely switched off.
Hands-Free mode operating
fault
Warning light 2 and card reader 3 flash.
With the RENAULT card fully inserted in
card reader 3 (until the steering column
is heard to unlock), button 1 lights up
to confirm the engine is authorised to
start: press button 1 briefly to start the
vehicle. Note: button
1 is off if you are not in a
position to start (e.g. diesel preheating,
gear selected etc.).
In both cases, the pedal must be de -
pressed throughout the engine starting
phase.
Special circumstances
In some cases it will be necessary to
move the steering wheel while pressing
button 1 to unlock the steering column.
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STARTING/STOPPING THE ENGINE (3/3)
“Engine start” position
(continued)
For diesel versions, wait for the pre -
heating warning light
É to go out
on the instrument panel before press -
ing button 1.
Once the engine starts, light 1 goes
out (the RENAULT is then locked in the
card reader, whose light goes out).
Stopping the engine
With the vehicle stationary , briefly
press button 1 : the ignition will switch
off.
For certain vehicles with automatic
gearboxes, shift the lever to park posi-
tion P.
Remove the card from card reader 3.Withdrawing the Card results in the
courtesy light coming on (when it is in
“automatic lighting” position), the steer-
ing column locking and the accessories
switching off.
Note:
a beep will remind you if you
have left the card in the reader when
you open the driver’s door, and the card
reader will also flash.
When you leave your vehi -
cle, especially if you have
your RENAULT card with
you, check that the engine
is completely switched off.
If there is a child (or a
pet) in the vehicle, never
leave it unattended with
the RENAULT card in the
reader. Otherwise, the child could
start the engine or operate electrical
equipment such as the electric win-
dows and there is a risk that he or
she may be injured (by trapping his
or her neck, arm, hand, etc.). Risk of
serious injury.
Never switch off the ignition before
the vehicle has stopped completely.
Once the engine has stopped, the
brake servo, power-assisted steer -
ing, etc. and the passive safety de-
vices such as air bags and preten -
sioners will no longer operate.