lock RENAULT ESPACE 2015 5.G Repair Manual

3.22
SUN VISOR, BLINDS
Front sun visor
Lower the sun visor 1 on the wind-
screen or unclip it and lower it over the
side window.
Vanity mirror
Lift the cover 2.
The light 3 switches on automatically.
Lateral sun visor
Pull the sun visor up by tab 4 until
hooks 5 engage in their housings (make
sure the hooks are properly locked in
position).
4
5
2
3
When driving, ensure the
courtesy mirror cover is
closed. Risk of injury.
1

3.29
Centre seat headrest 2
storage position
Press tab 1 and lower the headrest
completely.
When the headrest is set at the
lowest position, this is for storage
only. It should not be in this position
when a seat is occupied.
REAR HEADRESTS
Position for use
Lift the headrest to maximum height,
then lower it until it locks.
To remove the headrest
Press the tab(s) 1 , then remove the
headrest.
To refit the headrest
Insert the rods into the holes, press
tab 1 and lower the headrest.
2
The headrest is a safety
component; check that it is
fitted and in the correct po-
sition. The top of the head-
rest should be as close as possible
to the top of the head.
1

3.30
Heated seats
(depending on vehicle)
Side seats only
With the ignition on:
– Pressing the switch 3 on the required seat for the first time activates the
heating system on high. Both inte-
grated switch warning lights come
on;
– pressing the switch for the second time changes the heating to low. One
integrated warning light comes on;
– pressing for the third time turns the heating off.
For safety reasons, carry
out any adjustments when
the vehicle is stationary.
The rear seats are separate seats.
To move the seats forwards or
backwards
Lift lever 1 to unlock the seat. Once in
the desired position, release the lever
and check that the seat is correctly
locked.
To tilt the seatback
Lift handle 2 and tilt the seatback to the
desired position.
Release the handle 2 and ensure that
the seatback is fully locked into posi-
tion.
REAR SEATS (1/5)
1
2
3
Operating faults
When an operating fault is detected,
the integrated warning lights on the
switch 3 for the seat concerned flash.
Consult an approved dealer.

3.31
REAR SEATS (2/5)
When moving the rear
seats:
– check that no one is near
to any of the moving parts;
– check that there is sufficient space around the seat;
– check that nothing is obstructing the section of the boot reserved
for storing the seat;
For safety reasons, carry out any
adjustments when the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
When moving the rear
seats, ensure that nothing
obstructs the anchorage
points (passenger’s arm or
leg, a pet, gravel, cloth, toys, etc.).
To unfold a seat in the second row
Hold the seatback, lift it up and ensure
it is correctly locked in place.
To unfold a seat in the third row
– Lift the handle 5 of one of the sec-
ond-row seats to access the third-
row seats;
– place seat belt in hook 4 to avoid
damaging it;
– hold the seatback, lift it up and ensure it is correctly locked in place.
5
4
To access the third row rear seats
– Lift handle 5, the seat slides forward;
– sit in the third row rear seat;
– pull the second row rear seat to put it into position.
– Make sure the seat is correctly locked in position.

3.32
REAR SEATS (3/5)
To automatically fold down
the seats (flat position)
The rear seats are electrically unlocked
to fold down in order to create a flat
floor.
There are two ways to manoeuvre the
seats:
– from the boot using control 6;
– from the multifunction screen 7. Disabling the function
– With the engine running, a buckled
seat belt prevents the movement of
the relevant seat.
– Once the vehicle is moving the two controls are deactivated.
6
7
Conditions of use
With the vehicle at a standstill and the
rear seat belts unlocked:
– from control 6, with the boot lid open;
– from the multifunction screen, with the engine running.
Note:
All unlocking actions for folding down
the seats require that the trays on the
back of the front seats have already
been folded away.

3.34
Use restriction
It is not permitted to drive with a second
row rear seatback or seat folded down
when there is a passenger occupying a
third row rear seat.
The label located on the back of the
seats reminds you of this.
REAR SEATS (5/5)
For safety reasons, carry
out any adjustments when
the vehicle is stationary.
When moving the rear
seats, ensure that nothing
obstructs the anchorage
points (passenger’s arm or
leg, a pet, gravel, cloth, toys, etc.).
When refitting the seat-
back, make sure it is cor-
rectly locked in place.
If seat covers are fitted ,
make sure these do not prevent the
seatback latch from locking in.
Make sure that the seat belts are
positioned correctly.
Reposition the headrests.

3.35
TAILGATE
1
2
Manual controls
To open
Press button 1 and lift the tailgate.
To close
Lower the boot lid using the handle
inside the boot 2 to assist you.
Electric controls
Please refer to the information on the
“Automatic tailgate” in Section 1.
Opening the doors manually
from the inside
If it is impossible to unlock the tailgate,
it can be done manually from inside:
– access the boot by tilting the rear
seat(s);
– unclip the lock access flap 3;
3
– slide the tab 5 to the right in vehicles
with a manual tailgate, or tab 4 on
vehicles with an automatic tailgate.
– push the boot lid to open it;
4
5

4.2
BONNET (1/2)Unlocking the bonnet catch
To unlock, push tab 3 at the same time
as opening the bonnet.
Opening the bonnet
Lift the bonnet, guiding it up, and it
will rest in position with the help of two
struts 2.
To open, pull handle
1, located on the
left-hand side of the dashboard.
The engine may be hot
when carrying out opera-
tions in close proximity. In
addition, the engine cooling
fan can come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.
1
Do not press down on the
bonnet: there is a risk that
the bonnet may accidentally
close.
Before performing any
action in the engine com-
partment, the ignition must
be switched off by pressing
the engine stop button (please see
the information on “Starting, stop-
ping the engine” in Section 2).
When working in the engine
compartment, ensure that
the windscreen wiper stalk
is in the park position.
Risk of injury.
3
2

4.3
BONNET (2/2)
Closing the bonnet
Check that nothing has been left in the
engine compartment.
To close the bonnet again, hold the
bonnet in the middle and guide it down,
allowing a 30 cm gap before it is closed,
then release it. It will latch automatically
under its own weight.
Ensure that the bonnet is
properly locked.
Check that nothing is pre-
venting the catch from loc-
king (gravel, cloth, etc.).
After carrying out any work
in the engine compart-
ment, check that nothing
has been left behind (cloth,
tools, etc.).
These may damage the engine or
cause a fire.
In the event of even a slight
impact involving the radia-
tor grille or bonnet, have the
bonnet lock checked by an
authorised dealer as soon as pos-
sible.

4.16
Glass instrument panel(e.g.: instrument panel, clock, exterior
temperature display, radio display, mul-
timedia or multifunction display etc.)
Use a soft cloth (or cotton wool).
If this does not clean them properly,
use a soft cloth (or cotton wool) slightly
moistened with soapy water and then
wipe clean with another soft damp cloth
or cotton wool.
Finally, carefully dry off with a soft dry
cloth.
Do not use products containing alco-
hol and/or spray fluids on the area.
Seat belts
These must be kept clean.
Use products selected by our Technical
Department (Approved outlets) or
warm, soapy water and a sponge and
wipe with a dry cloth.
Detergents or dyes must not be used
under any circumstances.
INTERIOR TRIM MAINTENANCE (1/2)
Textiles (seats, door trim, etc)
Vacuum-clean the textiles regularly.
Liquid stain
Use soapy water.
Dab lightly (never rub) with a soft cloth,
rinse and remove the excess.
Solid or pasty stain
Carefully remove the excess solid or
pasty material immediately with a spa-
tula (working from the edges to the
centre to avoid spreading the stain).
Clean as for a liquid stain.
Special instructions for sweets or
chewing gum
Put an ice cube on the stain to solidify
it, then proceed as for a solid stain.
A well-maintained vehicle will last
longer. It is therefore recommended to
maintain the interior of the vehicle re-
gularly.
A stain should always be dealt with
swiftly.
Whatever type of stain is on the trim,
use
cold (or warm) soapy water with
natural soap.
Detergents (washing-up liquid, pow-
dered products, alcohol-based pro-
ducts) should not be used.
Use a soft cloth.
Rinse and soak up the excess.
For further recommendations for
maintaining the interior, and/or for
any unsatisfactory results, please
see an authorised dealer.