roof rack RENAULT ESPACE 2012 J81 / 4.G Owners Manual

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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.

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

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

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Barres de toit (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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ROOF BARS (continued)
Removing the bars
It may sometimes be necessary to
remove the roof bars. To do this:
– unscrew section 5 using screw 4;
– unlock the bars using levers 2 and
slide them backwards to remove
them;
– refit section 5.
For safety reasons, always ensure that
the roof bars are properly secured if
they are being stored inside the vehicle.
Refitting the bars
Proceed in the reverse order to re -
moval.
Check the bars are correctly locked in
position.
Precautions during use
Using the sunroof (on equipped
vehicles) or the tailgate.
As a general rule, it is not advisable
to use the sunroof when there is a
load on the roof bars.
Before opening the sunroof or tail -
gate, check the objects and/or ac -
cessories (bike rack, roof box, etc.)
fitted to the roof bars: these must be
correctly positioned and secured, so
as not to hinder the operation of the
sunroof or luggage compartment lid.
Contact an approved dealer for de-
tails of possible conversions;
2
4
5
For information on the range of
equipment adapted to your vehi -
cle, we advise you to consult an ap-
proved Dealer.
Refer to the fitting instructions for in-
formation on how to fit roof bars and
conditions of use.
Please keep these instructions with
the rest of the vehicle documenta -
tion.
Maximum permissible load on
roof rack: refer to the information
on “Weights” in Section 6.

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Index (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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Jaune NoirNoir texte
AlphAbeticAl index (4/5)
reverse gear
selecting ....................................................................... 2.11
roof bars ................................................................. 3.57 – 3.58
roof rack roof bars ............................................................ 3.57 – 3.58
running in ........................................................................\
..... 2.2
S
seat belt pretensioners front seat belt ............................................................... 1.23
seat belts ...................................................... 1.20 → 1.22, 1.48
service sheets .......................................................... 6.8 → 6.13
side protection devices ...................................................... 1.27
signals and lights ...................................................... 1.66, 1.70
special features of diesel versions .......................................2.7
special features of petrol vehicles ....................................... 2.6
speed limiter ................................................. 1.48, 2.26 → 2.28
starting the engine ..................................................... 2.2 → 2.5
steering wheel adjustment ................................................................... 1.41
storage compartment ............................................. 3.37 → 3.40
storage compartments ........................................... 3.37 → 3.40
storing the driver’s seat position ........................................ 1.18
sun blinds ............................................................... 3.33 – 3.34
sun visor ........................................................................\
.... 3.33
sunroof .................................................................... 3.31 – 3.32
t
tailgate ........................................................................\
....... 3.51
tanks and reservoirs brake fluid .................................................................... 4.10
coolant ........................................................................... 4.8
tanks and reservoirs: windscreen washer ...................................................... 4.11
technical specifications .......................................... 6.2, 6.5, 6.7
temperature regulation ............................................ 3.2 → 3.25tool kit
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. 5.7 – 5.8
towing breakdown ........................................................ 5.34 – 5.35
towing a caravan .......................................................... 5.36
towing a caravan ................................................................. 6.5
towing hitch ............................................................. 5.34 – 5.35
towing rings ....................................................................... 3.55
towing weights ..................................................................... 6.5
traction control ........................................................ 2.21 – 2.22
traction control: ASR ............................................... 2.21 – 2.22
transporting children .......................... 1.29 – 1.30, 1.32 → 1.37
transporting objects in the luggage compartment ........................................ 3.55
luggage net .................................................................. 3.56
on the roof ...................................................................... 6.5
trims ........................................................................\
............. 5.8
trip computer and warning system ..........................1.52 – 1.53
tyre inflation kit ........................................................... 5.4 → 5.6
tyre pressure .................................................... 2.16, 4.12, 5.12
tyre pressure monitor ......................................................... 2.16
tyre pressures .................................................................... 4.12
tyres ..................................... 2.16, 4.12, 5.8 – 5.9, 5.11 → 5.13
V
vehicle identification ............................................................ 6.2
vehicle identification plates ......................................... 6.2 – 6.3
ventilation ................................................................ 3.2 → 3.25
W
warning buzzer .................................................................. 1.68
warning lights ......................................................... 1.46 → 1.53
washing .................................................................. 4.14 – 4.15
weights ........................................................................\
........ 6.5
wheelbrace ........................................................................\
.. 5.8
wheels (safety) ...................... 5.2 – 5.3, 5.8 – 5.9, 5.11 → 5.13
windscreen ........................................................................\
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