wheel RENAULT ESPACE 2012 J81 / 4.G Owner's Guide

tyre inflation kit...................................... (up to the end of the DU)
5.4
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Add J81 kit de gonflage (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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Tyre inflation kit
tYre InFLA tIOn KIt
Do not attempt to use the
inflation kit if the tyre has
been damaged as a result
of driving with a puncture.
You should therefore carefully check
the condition of the tyre sidewalls
before any operation.
Driving with underinflated, flat or
punctured tyres can be dangerous
and may make the tyre impossible
to repair.
this repair is temporary
A tyre which has been punctured
should always be inspected (and re-
paired, where possible) as soon as
possible by a specialist.
Contact an approved dealer to re -
place the inflation tube and repair
product bottle.
When taking a tyre which has been
repaired using this kit to be replaced,
you must inform the specialist.When driving, vibration may
be felt due to the presence
of the repair product in -
jected into the tyre.
The kit is only approved for inflat -
ing the tyres of the vehicle originally
equipped with the kit.
It must never be used to inflate
the tyres of another vehicle, or any
other inflatable object (rubber ring,
rubber boat, etc.).
Avoid spillage on skin when hand -
ling the repair liquid bottle. If drop -
lets do leak out, rinse them off with
plenty of water.
Keep the repair kit away from chil -
dren.
Do not dispose of the empty bottle
in the countryside. Return it to an
approved dealer or to a recycling or-
ganisation.
The bottle has a limited service
life which is indicated on its label.
Check the expiry date regularly.
The kit repairs tyres with
tread A damaged by ob -
jects smaller than 4 mm. It
cannot repair all types of
puncture, such as cuts more than
4 mm, or cuts in the tyre sidewall B
etc.
Ensure also that the wheel rim is in
good condition.
Do not pull out the foreign body
causing the puncture if it is still in
the tyre.
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B

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5.5
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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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tool kit ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
practical advice ..................................... (up to the end of the DU)
puncture ................................................ (up to the end of the DU)
jack ....................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
5.7
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Bloc outil (X81 - Renault)
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Tool kit (Jack - Wheelbrace)
t OOL KIt (1/2)
Tool kit A is located in the luggage com-
partment.
The tools included in the tool kit depend
on the vehicle.
To access it, open the flap and loosen
nut 1.
Remove the kit.Some of the tools are stored inside the
kit and others are stored on lid 2 or on
base 3.
To open the kit, release tabs 4.
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A4
A
2
4
3
Jack 5
t owing hitch 6
For methods of use refer to the informa-
tion on “Towing” in Section 5.
extension piece 7
Ratchet spanner extension piece.
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6
7
The jack is designed for
wheel changing purposes
only. It should never be
used for repairs or gaining
access to the underside of the ve -
hicle.
Do not leave the tools unsecured inside the vehicle as they may come
loose under braking. After use, check that all the tools are correctly
clipped into the tool kit, then position it correctly in its housing: risk of
injury.
If wheel bolts are supplied in the tool kit, only use these bolts for the emergency
spare wheel: refer to the label affixed to the emergency spare wheel.
The jack is designed for wheel changing purposes only. Under no circumstances
should it be used for carrying out repairs underneath the vehicle or to gain access
to the underside of the vehicle.

hubcap tool ............................................................ (current page)
wheelbrace ............................................................ (current page)
tyres ....................................................................... (current page)
wheels (safety) ...................................................... (current page)
trims ....................................................................... (current page)
tyres ....................................................................... (current page)
5.8
ENG_UD20692_3
Bloc outil (X81 - Renault)
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Wheel trim - Wheel
t OOL KIt (2/2)/WHeeL trIM - WHeeL
Screwdriver handle 8
two screwdriver heads 9
Comprising four different tips.
ratchet spanner 10
Jack extension piece 11
Hubcap tool 12Assembling the wheelbrace
Use jack extension piece 11 , ratchet
spanner 10 and its extension piece 7.
Screw extension piece 7 into the
handle of the ratchet spanner until the
extension piece tabs click securely into
position.
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10
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Nothing should be placed
on the floor area in front of
the driver as such objects
may slide under the pedal
during braking manoeuvres, thus
obstructing its use.
Wheel trim
Remove the wheel trim using hubcap
tool 3 (located in the tool kit) by fit -
ting the hook into one of the openings
around the edge of the wheel trim.
To refit it, align it with valve 2. Push the
retaining hooks in fully, starting with
side A near the valve, followed by B
and C, finishing at D opposite the valve.
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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.

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Changement de roue (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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cHAnGInG A WHeeL (2/2)
If you have a puncture, re -
place the wheel as soon as
possible.
A tyre which has been punc-
tured should always be inspected
(and repaired, where possible) by a
specialist.
Anti-theft bolt
If you use anti-theft bolts, fit these
nearest the valve (wheel embel -
lisher may not be able to fit).
If the vehicle is parked on
the hard shoulder, you must
warn other road users of
your vehicle’s presence
with a warning triangle or with other
devices as per the legislation apply-
ing to the country you are in.
Undo the bolts and take off the wheel.
Fit the emergency spare wheel on the
central hub and turn it to locate the
mounting holes in the wheel and the
hub.
Tighten the bolts and lower the jack.
With the wheels on the ground, tighten
the bolts as fully as possible and check
the tightness as soon as possible (tight-
ening torque 130 Nm).

practical advice ..................................... (up to the end of the DU)
tyres ...................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
wheels (safety) ..................................... (up to the end of the DU)
5.11
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Pneumatiques (X81 - Renault)
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When the tyre tread has been worn
to the level of the warning strips, they
become visible 2 : it is then neces -
sary to replace your tyres because the
tread rubber is now only 1.6 mm deep
at most, resulting in poor road hold -
ing on wet roads.
An overloaded vehicle, long journeys
by motorway, particularly in very hot
weather, or continual driving on poorly
surfaced minor roads will lead to more
rapid tyre wear and affect safety.
Tyres (tyre and wheel safety, use in winter)
tYreS (1/3)
t yre and wheel safety
The tyres are the only contact between
the vehicle and the road, so it is essen-
tial to keep them in good condition.
You must make sure that your tyres
conform to local road traffic regulations.
Maintaining the tyres
The tyres must be in good condition
and the tread form must have sufficient
depth; tyres approved by our Technical
Department have tread wear indica -
tors 1 which are indicators moulded
into the tread at several points .
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When they need to be re-
placed, 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.
Incidents which occur when
driving, such as striking the
kerb, may damage the tyres
and wheel rims, and could
also lead to misalignment of the
front or rear axle geometry. In this
case, have the condition of these
checked by an approved dealer.

tyre pressure.......................................................... (current page)
5.12
ENG_UD24348_3
Pneumatiques (X81 - Renault)
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tYreS (2/3)
t yre pressures
Tyre pressures must be adhered to (in-
cluding the emergency spare wheel).
Pressures must be checked at least
once a month and always before a long
journey (refer to the label affixed to the
edge of the driver’s door).
Incorrect tyre pressures
lead to abnormal tyre wear
and unusually hot running.
These are factors which
may seriously affect safety and lead
to:
– poor road holding;
– the risk of blow-outs or of throw-
ing a tread.
Tyre pressures depend on the load
and the driving speed. Adjust the
pressures according to the condi -
tions of use (refer to the label affixed
to the edge of the driver’s door).
Pressures should be checked when the
tyres are cold; ignore higher pressures
which may be reached in hot weather
or following a fast journey.
If tyre pressures cannot be checked
when the tyres are cold, the normal
pressures must be increased by 0.2 to
0.3 bar (or 3 PSI).
never deflate a hot tyre.
n ote: depending on the vehicle, the
tyre pressures are indicated on a label
affixed to the edge of the driver’s door.
changing wheels around
This practice is not recommended.
Each of the sensors incor -
porated in the valves is
dedicated to a single wheel:
under no circumstances
should you swap the wheels.
There is a risk of incorrect informa-
tion which could have serious con -
sequences.
Please be aware that a
poorly tightened or miss -
ing valve cap can make the
tyres less airtight and lead
to pressure loss.
Always use valve caps identical to
those fitted originally and tighten
them fully.

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5.13
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Pneumatiques (X81 - Renault)
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use in winter
– chains
For safety reasons, fitting snow
chains to the rear axle is strictly
forbidden.
chains must not be fitted to tyres
which are larger than those originally
fitted to the vehicle.
Fitting new tyres
tYreS (3/3)
Chains may only be fitted
to tyres of the same size
as those originally fitted to
your vehicle.
Only certain chains can be fitted to
tyres. Consult an approved dealer.
Special note on versions fitted
with 18” wheels: snow chains
may not be fitted.
If you wish to fit snow chains, you
must use special equipment.
Consult your approved dealer.
– Snow or winter tyres
We would recommend that these be
fitted to all four wheels to ensure
that your vehicle retains maximum
adhesion.
n B: We would point out that these
tyres may sometimes have:
– a direction of travel;
– a maximum speed index which
may be lower than the maximum
speed of your vehicle.
– Studded tyres
This type of equipment may only be
used for a limited period and as laid
down by local legislation.
It is necessary to observe the speed
specified by current legislation.
These tyres must, as a minimum, be
fitted to the two wheels on the front
axle.
In all cases, we would recommend
that you contact an approved dealer
who will be able to advise you on
the choice of equipment which is
most suitable for your vehicle.
For safety reasons, this op-
eration must be carried out
by a specialist.
Fitting different tyres may
change your vehicle as follows:
– may mean that your vehicle no
longer conforms to current regu-
lations;
– it may change the way it handles
when cornering;
– it may cause the steering to be
heavy;
– It may affect the use of snow
chains.
emergency spare wheel
Refer to the information on the
“ E m e r g e n c y s p a r e w h e e l ” a n d
“Changing a wheel” in Section 5.

towing hitch........................................... (up to the end of the DU)
practical advice ..................................... (up to the end of the DU)
towing breakdown ...................................... (up to the end of the DU)
5.34
ENG_UD24496_2
Remorquage : dépannage (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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Towing
tOWInG: breakdown
Insert the card fully into the card
reader to unlock the steering wheel
and to be able to use the signal
lights (brake lights, indicators, etc.).
the towed vehicle’s lights must be
switched on at night.
The speed specified by current legis -
lation for towing must always be ob -
served. If your vehicle is the towing
vehicle, do not exceed the maximum
towing weight for your vehicle (refer
to the information on “Weights” in
Section 6). Only use the front
1 and rear 4 towing
points (never use the driveshafts or any
other part of the vehicle). These towing
points may only be used for towing:
never use them for lifting the vehicle di-
rectly or indirectly.
Access to towing points
Unclip cover 2 or 5.
Use the towing hitch from the tool kit
(refer to the information on the “Tool kit”
in Section 5).
t ighten towing hitch 3 fully: first by
hand as far as it will go, then finish tight-
ening it using the wheelbrace from the
tool kit.
Towing hitch 3 is located in the tool kit
(refer to information on the “Tool kit” in
Section 5).
W h e n t h e e n g i n e i s
stopped, steering and brak-
ing assistance are not op -
erational.
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Do not leave the tools unse-
cured inside the vehicle as
they may come loose under
braking.
D o n o t r e m o v e t h e
RENAULT card from the
reader when the vehicle is
being towed.