roof RENAULT ESPACE 2012 J81 / 4.G Owners Manual

RENAULT carduse .................................................. (up to the end of the DU)
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Cartes RENAULT : généralités (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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RENAULT card: general information, use, deadlocking
“Hands-free” renaULT card: general information (1/3)
1 Unlocking the doors and tailgate.
2 Locking all doors and tailgate.
3 Integrated key.
4 Switching on the lighting remotely.
5 Locking/unlocking the luggage com-
partment.
The renaULT card is used
for:
– locking/unlocking the doors and lug-
gage compartment (doors, luggage
compartment) and the fuel filler flap
(see the following pages);
– depending on the vehicle, automatic
closing of windows and sunroof
(refer to the information on the “One-
touch electric windows: remote con-
trol closing” and “Electric sunroof:
remote control closing” in Section 3);
– operation of certain devices (e.g.:
radio, electrically controlled seats,
etc.);
– starting the engine (see the infor -
mation on “Starting the engine” in
Section 2);
– switching off the “See-me-home
lighting” function (refer to the infor -
mation on “Exterior lighting and sig-
nals” in Section 1).1
2
4
5
Battery life
RENAULT cards are powered by a
battery which must be replaced when
battery tell-tale light 4 no longer lights
up (refer to the information on the
“RENAULT card: battery" in Section 5).
s pecial note: for some vehicles, the
RENAULT card records the settings se-
lected by the card user: the choice of
settings for the automatic climate con -
trol, some radios, electric seats (if this
is stored), the rear view mirror position-
ing, etc. It is therefore advisable always
to keep the same RENAULT card so
that you can recall your personal set -
tings.
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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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Conseils antipollution, économies de carburant, conduite (X81 - J81 \
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ADvIcE: antipollution, fuel economy and driving (continued)
Advice on use
– Electricity is fuel: switch off all electri-
cal components when you no longer
need them. However (safety first),
keep your lights on when the visibil -
ity is poor (“see and be seen”).
– Use the air vents. Driving with the
windows open at 60 mph (100 km/h)
will increase fuel consumption by
4%.
– Do not leave an empty roof rack
fitted to the vehicle. –
In vehicles fitted with air condi -
tioning , it is normal to observe an
increase in fuel consumption (es -
pecially in city conditions) when
it is used. For vehicles fitted with
manual air conditioning, switch off
the system when it is not required.
In order to minimise consumption
and help to protect the environ -
ment: it is recommended to drive
with the air vents on and the win -
dows closed. If the vehicle has been
parked in the sun, open the doors
for a few moments to let the hot air
escape before starting the engine.
– Never fill the fuel tank right to the
brim to avoid overflow.
– It is better to fit a trailer for bulky ob-
jects.
– When towing a caravan, fit a wind
deflector and adjust it carefully. –
Avoid using the vehicle for door -
to-door calls (short journeys with
long waits in between) because the
engine never reaches its normal op-
erating temperature.
Tyres
– Under-inflated tyres increase fuel
consumption.
– The use of non-recommended tyres
can increase fuel consumption.

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Sommaire 3 (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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Section 3: Your comfort
Air vents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2
Heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5
Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.26
Windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.30
Fixed glass roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.30
Electric sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.31
Sun visor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.33
Interior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.35
Passenger compartment storage/fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.37
Ashtrays – Cigarette lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.41
Rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.42
Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.51
Opening rear screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.52
Luggage cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.53
Transporting objects in the boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.55
Luggage net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.56
Roof bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.57
Hands-free telephone integrated control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.59

windscreen ............................................................ (current page)
fixed sunroof .......................................................... (current page)
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Pare-brise/Toit en verre fixe (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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Windscreen
FIXED GLASS SUNROOF
WINDSCREEN/FIXED GLASS SUNROOF
Heat reflecting windscreen
This windscreen reflects the sun and
limits the infrared rays entering the pas-
senger compartment.
There are two locations for storing pass
cards (e.g.: for motorway tolls and car
parks, etc.), located either side of the
rear view mirror.
To slide screen 1
With the ignition on:
– to open: move mark 3 on button 2
to position A. The points in between
correspond to the progressive open-
ing positions of the screen;
– to close: move mark 3 on button 2 to
position 0.
2
3
1
0
A

sunroof.................................................. (up to the end of the DU)
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Toit ouvrant électrique (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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Electric sunroof
ELECTRIC SUNROOF
To slide screen 1
With the ignition on:
– to open: move mark 3 on button 2
to position A. The points in between
correspond to the progressive open-
ing positions of the screen;
– to close: move mark 3 on button 2
to position 0.
Special note
Pressing button 2 allows the screen to
be automatically positioned depending
on the position of the sunroof.
To slide the sunroof
With the ignition on:
– to open: move mark 3 on button 2
to position B , depending how far
you wish it to open. The points in be-
tween correspond to the progressive
opening positions;
– to close: move mark 3 on button 2
to position 0.
Precautions during use
– Vehicle with loaded roof bars.
As a general rule, if there is a load
on the roof, use of the sunroof is not
recommended.
Before using the sunroof, check the
objects and/or accessories (bike
racks, roof boxes, etc.) attached to
the roof bars: they should be prop -
erly arranged and secured and
should not interfere with the opera -
tion of the sunroof.
Contact an approved dealer for de -
tails of possible conversions;
– check that the sunroof is properly
closed before leaving your vehicle;
– clean the seal every three months
using products recommended by our
Technical Department;
– do not open the sunroof immedi -
ately after it has rained or immedi -
ately after washing the vehicle.1
2
3
A
0
B

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child safety ............................................................. (current page)
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Toit ouvrant électrique (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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ELECTRIC SUNROOF (continued)
Closing the sunroof by
remote control
(vehicles with one-touch electric win -
dows).
When locking the doors, pressing and
holding the RENAULT card’s lock -
ing button for more than 2 seconds
will close the windows and sunroof au-
tomatically.
Special features
If the sunroof panel encounters resist -
ance whilst closing, (somebody’s fin -
gers, an animal’s paw or the branch of
a tree), it stops and then moves back
several centimetres.
It is recommended that the user only
operates the system when the vehi -
cle can be seen clearly and no one
is inside. After closing the sunroof
by remote control, pressing button 2
allows the sunroof to return to its previ-
ous position.
Closing the sunroof can
cause severe injuries.
Sunroof closing operating
fault
If the sunroof does not close, press
switch 2, positioned at 0, until the sun-
roof is fully closed: consult an approved
Dealer.
Screen operating faultIf the screen does not close, press
switch 2 , positioned at 0 , until the
screen is fully closed: consult an ap -
proved Dealer.
Driver’s responsibility
Never leave your vehicle
with the RENAULT card
inside and never leave a
child (or a pet) unsupervised, even
for a short while.
They may pose a risk to themselves
or to others by starting the engine,
activating equipment such as the
electric windows or by locking the
doors.
If something gets trapped, reverse
the direction of travel as soon as
possible by turning button 2 fully to
the right (position B).
Risk of serious injury.
– Never operate the sunroof with
the blind closed.
– Never drive with the sunroof open
and the sun blind closed.
2
A
0
B

rear seats............................................................... (current page)
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Sièges arrière : appuis-tête (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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Rear seats
REAR SEATS: headrests
To refit the headrest
Insert the rods into the sleeves, with the
notches at bottom to the front, and lower
the headrest to the desired height.
Rear headrest storage
position
Press tab 1 on the headrest guide and
lower the headrest completely.
The fully lowered headrest position
is a storage position: it should not be
in this position when a passenger is
seated.
To adjust the height
Slide the headrest slowly while pulling it
towards the front of the vehicle.
The headrest does not lower fully.
To remove the headrest
Press tab 1 on the headrest guide
and lift the headrest. If the headrest is
trapped against the roof of the vehicle,
tilt the seatback.The headrest is a safety
component, check that it
is fitted and in the correct
position. The distance be -
tween your head and the headrest
should be as small as possible. The
top of your head should be in line
with the top of the headrest.
1

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Lunette arrière ouvrante (X81 - Renault)
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Lunette arrière ouvrante
OPENING REAR SCREEN
Vehicle with opening rear
screen
The rear screen is locked and unlocked
at the same time as the doors.
To open
Press button 1.
Lift the rear screen by the base of
screen wiper 2. To close
Hold the base of screen wiper
2 and
fold back the rear screen until it locks
in position.
Driving with the rear screen
open may be unpleasant
for passengers as exhaust
gases may enter the pas -
senger compartment. This must
only be done over short distances
or when transporting bulky ob -
jects without having to open the
tailgate. In that case, close the other
windows and the sunroof and switch
the ventilation to medium or max-
imum power , as this will help to
prevent exhaust gas from entering
the passenger compartment.
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1
1

roof rackroof bars .......................................... (up to the end of the DU)
roof bars ............................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Barres de toit (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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Roof bars
ROOF BARS
Storage position
To make the vehicle as aerodynamic
as possible, roof bars 1 must be stored
right at the rear of the vehicle.
Moving the bars
On each side, pull lever 2 inwards to re-
lease it (movement A).
Slide bar 1 to the required position. On
each side, push back lever 2 to secure
the bar (movement B). Check that it is
correctly locked.
Loading
The load should be evenly distributed
and must not exceed the maximum
permissible weight per bar indicated
on each bar (refer to the information on
“Weights” in Section 6).
Ensure that any objects and/or acces -
sories being transported are properly
secured. Straps can be fed through
recess 3.
Likewise, the two bars must be suffi -
ciently spaced to prevent the load from
rocking or falling off the bars.
1
2
A
B
3