RENAULT KOLEOS 2018 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: RENAULT, Model Year: 2018, Model line: KOLEOS, Model: RENAULT KOLEOS 2018Pages: 332, PDF Size: 8.91 MB
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5.37
OPERATING FAULTS (3/7)
The starter is activatedPOSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO
The instrument panel indicator lights are 
weak or fail to light up and the starter 
does not turn. Battery terminals not tight, 
battery terminals discon-
nected or oxidised.Retighten or reconnect the terminals, or clean them if 
they are oxidised.
Discharged battery or not 
operational. Connect another battery to the faulty battery. Refer to 
information on “Battery: troubleshooting” in Section 5 
or replace the battery if necessary.
Do not push the vehicle if the steering column is 
locked.
Faulty circuit. Consult an approved dealer.
The engine will not start. Starting conditions are not 
fulfilled.Please refer to the information on “Starting, stopping 
the engine” in Section 2.
The RENAULT card does 
not work. Please refer to the information on “Starting, stopping 
the engine” in Section 2.
The engine cannot be switched off. Card not detected. Please  refer  to  the  information  on  “Starting,  stopping 
the engine” in Section 2.
Electronic fault. Press the starter button quickly five times.
The steering column remains locked. Steering wheel locked. Move the steering wheel while pressing the engine 
start button or, depending on the vehicle, while turning 
the key (refer to the information on “Starting, stopping 
the engine” in Section 2).
Faulty circuit. Consult an approved dealer. 
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5.38
OPERATING FAULTS (4/7)
On the roadPOSSIBLE CAUSESWHAT TO DO
Vibrations. Tyres not inflated to correct pres-
sures, incorrectly balanced or dam-
aged. Check the tyre pressures: if this is not the 
problem, have them checked by an ap-
proved Dealer.
White smoke from the exhaust. In the diesel version, this is necessar-
ily a fault. Smoke may be caused by 
particle filter regeneration. Please refer to the information on “Special 
features of diesel versions” in Section 2.
Smoke under the bonnet. Short-circuit or cooling system leak. Stop, switch off the ignition, stand away 
from the vehicle and contact an approved 
dealer.
The oil pressure warning light comes 
on: while cornering or braking The level is too low. Top up the engine oil level (refer to the in-
formation on “Engine oil level: topping up, 
filling” in Section 4).
is slow to go out or remains lit 
under acceleration Loss of oil pressure.
Stop the vehicle and contact an approved 
Dealer. 
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5.39
OPERATING FAULTS (5/7)
On the roadPOSSIBLE CAUSESWHAT TO DO
Steering becomes heavy. Assistance overheating.
Fault with the electric assistance 
motor. 
Fault in assistance system. Drive carefully at reduced speed, be aware 
of the level of force in the steering wheel 
needed to turn the wheels. Consult an ap-
proved dealer.
The engine is overheating. The cool-
ant temperature indicator is in the 
warning zone and warning light 
® comes on. Engine cooling fan not working. Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and 
contact an approved dealer.
Coolant leaks. Check the coolant reservoir: it should con- tain fluid. If there is no coolant, consult an 
approved dealer as soon as possible.
Coolant boiling in the coolant reser-
voir. Mechanical fault: damaged cylinder 
head gasket. Stop the engine.
Contact an approved dealer.
Radiator: 
If there is a significant lack of coolant, remember that it must never b\
e topped up using cold coolant while 
the engine is very warm. After any procedure on the vehicle which has involved even partial drain\
ing of the cooling 
system, it must be refilled with a new mixture prepared in the correct p\
roportions. Reminder: only products approved 
by our Technical Department may be used for this purpose. 
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5.40
OPERATING FAULTS (6/7)
Electrical equipmentPOSSIBLE CAUSESWHAT TO DO
The wipers do not work. Wiper blades stuck. Free the blades before using the wipers.
Faulty electrical circuit. Consult an approved dealer.
Fuse damaged. Replace the fuse, refer to the information 
on “Fuses”.
The wiper does not stop. Faulty electrical controls.Consult an approved dealer.
Direction indicators flashing more 
quickly. Blown bulb.
See information on “Headlights: changing 
bulbs” or “Rear and side lights: changing 
bulbs”.
The direction indicators do not work. Faulty electrical circuit or control. Consult an approved dealer. Fuse damaged. Replace the fuse, refer to the information 
on “Fuses”.
The lights do not come on or go off. Faulty electrical circuit or control. Consult an approved dealer.
Fuse damaged. Replace the fuse, refer to the information 
on “Fuses”. 
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5.41
OPERATING FAULTS (7/7)
Electrical equipmentPOSSIBLE CAUSESWHAT TO DO
Traces of condensation in the head-
lights or rear lights Traces of condensation may be a nat-
ural phenomenon caused by varia-
tions in temperature and humidity.
In this case, the traces will disappear 
slowly once the lights are switched 
on.
The front seat belt reminder light 
comes on when the seat belts are 
fastened. An object is stuck between the floor 
and the seat and is disrupting the op-
eration of the sensor. Remove all objects from underneath the 
front seats. 
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5.42
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6.1
Section 6: Technical specifications
Vehicle identification plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   6.2
Engine identification plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   6.3
Dimensions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   6.4
Engine specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   6.5
Towing weights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   6.6
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   6.6
Replacement parts and repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   6.7
Service sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   6.8
Anti-corrosion check  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   6.14 
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6.2
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION PLATES
A
B
The information shown on the ve-
hicle identification plate should be 
quoted on all correspondence or 
orders.
The presence and location of the in-
formation depends on the vehicle.
Vehicle identification plate A
  1 Manufacturer name.
  2  EC design number or approval 
number.
  3 Identification number.
Depending on the vehicle, this 
information is also given on 
marking B.  
4 MAM  (Maximum  Authorised 
Mass).
  5  GTW (Gross train weight: vehicle 
fully loaded, with trailer).
  6 MPAW (Maximim Permissible 
Weight) for front axle.
  7  MPAW on rear axle.
  8  Reserved for related or additional 
entries.
  9  Diesel exhaust emissions.
  10  Paint reference (colour code).
A
97
8
10
5
1
2
3
4
6    
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6.3
Please quote the information on the 
engine plate or label A  in all corre-
spondence or orders.
(Location varies depending on engine)
  1 Engine type.
  2 Engine suffix.
  3 Engine number.
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION PLATES
A
A
A
21
3
A
A      
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6.4
1,678*
1,5970,9292,7051,038
4,672
DIMENSIONS (in metres)
1,592 2,063
* Unladen, with or without longitudinal roof bar