towing RENAULT TRAFIC 2018 User Guide

5.33
TOWING: breakdown recovery (1/2)
The steering wheel must be un-
locked and the ignition key must be
in position M (ignition on) to provide
brake lights and hazard warning
lights on the towed vehicle. At night
the vehicle must have its lights on.
Unhitch the trailer, etc., if one is
being towed.
You must observe the towing regu-
lations which apply in the country in
which you are driving: do not exceed
the towing weight for your vehicle.
Contact an approved dealer.
Never use the drive shafts or axles.
These towing points may only be used
for traction: never use them for lifting
the vehicle directly or indirectly.– Use a rigid towing bar.
If a rope or cable is used
(where the law allows this),
the vehicle being towed
must be able to brake.
– A vehicle must not be towed if it is
not fit to be driven.
– Do not accelerate or brake sud- denly when towing, as this may
result in damage being caused to
the vehicle.
– When towing a vehicle, do not exceed 15 mph (25 km/h).
– Do not push the vehicle if the steering column is locked.
When the engine is
stopped, steering and brak-
ing assistance are not op-
erational.
Do not remove the key from
the ignition switch or the
card from the reader during
towing.

5.34
TOWING: breakdown recovery (2/2)
Rear towing point 2(Vehicle without towing equipment)
Rear towing point 3(Vehicle with towing equipment)
To assemble the towbar ball, please
consult the equipment assembly in-
structions.
6
Front towing point 6
Unclip the cover 5 by inserting a flat-
blade screwdriver or similar under the
cover.
Tighten the tow eye 4 fully: as much
as possible by hand at first, then finish
tightening it using the wheelbrace.
Only use the towing eye 4 stored with
the tools. Please refer to the informa-
tion on “Tools” in Section 5.
4
5
2
Use only
At the rear:
– for vehicles without towing equip- ment, towing point 2;
– for vehicles with towing equip- ment, towing point 3 (towbar ball);
At the front:
– At the front, tow eye 6 (from the
tool kit) and towing point 6.
3

6.1
Section 6: Technical specifications
Vehicle identification plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2
Engine identification plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.4
Engine specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.8
Towing weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.9
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.9
Replacement parts and repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.11
Service sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.12
Anticorrosion check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.18

6.9
WEIGHTS (in kg) (1/2)
Versions (marketed depending on country)Standard VAN Raised VAN
Maximum permissible all-up weight (MMAC)
Gross Train Weight (MTR) Weights are indicated on the vehicle identification plate (refer to
the information on “Vehicle identification plates” in Section 6)
Braked Trailer Weight* found by calculating: MTR - MMAC
Unbraked Trailer Weight* 750
Permissible nose weight* 80
Maximum permissible load on roof 200 (including carrying device) 150 (including carrying device)
* Towing weight (towing a caravan, boat, etc.)
Towing is prohibited when the MTR - MMAC calculation is equal to zero, or\
when the MTR is equal to zero (or is not listed) on t he
identification plate.
– It is important to comply with the towing weights, governed by local leg\
islation in each country and, in particular, laid down in the Road Traffic Regulations. Contact an approved Dealer about any towing equipment.
– When towing, under no circumstances may the total train weight (vehicle + trailer) be exceeded . However the following is
permitted:
– rear axle MMTA exceeded by no more than 15%,
– maximum MMAC exceeded by no more than 10% or 100 kg (whichever is reach\
ed first).
In either case, the maximum speed of the vehicle and trailer must not ex\
ceed 48 mph (80 kph), depending on local legislation, and the tyre pressure must be increased by 0.2 bar (3 PSI).
– The engine output and climbing capability are reduced with altitude. We recommend that the maximum load be reduced by 10% at an altitude of 1,000 metres and by an additional 10% for each 1,000 m\
etres thereafter.
The weights indicated for a basic vehicle without options: they vary dep\
ending on the your vehicle’s equipment. Contact
an approved Dealer.

6.10
WEIGHTS (in kg) (2/2)
The weights indicated for a basic vehicle without options: they vary dep\
ending on the your vehicle’s equipment. Contact
an approved Dealer.
COMBI Versions (versions marketed depend on country)
Maximum permissible all-up weight (MMAC)
Gross Train Weight (MTR) Weights are indicated on the vehicle identification plate (refer to
the information on “Vehicle identification plates” in Section 6)
Braked Trailer Weight* found by calculating: MTR - MMAC
Unbraked Trailer Weight* 750
Permissible nose weight* 80
Maximum permissible load on roof 200 (including carrying device)
* Towing weight (towing a caravan, boat, etc.)
Towing is prohibited when the MTR - MMAC calculation is equal to zero, or\
when the MTR is equal to zero (or is not listed) on t he
identification plate.
– It is important to comply with the towing weights, governed by local leg\
islation in each country and, in particular, laid down in the Road Traffic Regulations. Contact an approved Dealer about any towing equipment.
– When towing, under no circumstances may the total train weight (vehicle + trailer) be exceeded . However the following is
permitted:
– rear MMTA exceeded by no more than 15%;
– MMAC exceeded by no more than 10% or 100 kg (whichever is reached first\
).
In both cases, the maximum speed of the vehicle and trailer must not exc\
eed 60 mph (100 km/h), depending on local legisla- tion, and the tyre pressure must be increased by 0.2 bar (3 PSI).
– The engine output and climbing capability are reduced with altitude. We recommend that the maximum load be reduced by 10% at an altitude of 1,000 metres and by an additional 10% for each 1,000 m\
etres thereafter.

7.4
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (4/5)
P
paintworkmaintenance ....................................................4.14 → 4.16
parking distance control.......................................... 2.35 – 2.36
power-assisted steering..................................................... 1.31
pretensioners .........................................................1.37 → 1.40
puncture...................................................5.2 – 5.3, 5.7 → 5.10
R
radio........................................................................\
........... 3.44
radio frequency remote control/key use ........................................................................\
1.4 – 1.5
rear bench seat......................................................3.34 → 3.37
rear seats........................................................................\
... 1.34 functions ..........................................................3.34 → 3.37
rear view mirrors ................................................. 1.101 – 1.102
remote control door locking batteries ..............................................................\
......... 5.23
remote control door locking unit ................................. 1.2 – 1.3
RENAULT ANTI-INTRUDER DEVICE (RAID) ................... 1.27
RENAULT card battery ................................................................\
.......... 5.24
use ................................................... 1.7 → 1.13, 2.4 → 2.6
RENAULT card battery ...................................................... 5.24
replacement parts .............................................................. 6.11
reverse gear selecting ..............................................................\
......... 2.11
reversing sensor ..................................................... 2.35 – 2.36
running in ........................................................................\
..... 2.2
S
seat belt pretensioners front seat belt ...................................................1.37 → 1.40
seat belts ......................................................1.32 → 1.40, 1.43
service sheets........................................................6.12 → 6.17
side protection devices ...................................................... 1.42 signals and lights ...............................................1.103
→ 1.109
speakers location ...............................................................\
......... 5.35
special features of diesel versions..................................... 2.10
speed limiter .................................................1.87, 2.26 → 2.28
starting the engine .....................................................2.2 → 2.9
steering wheel adjustment .............................................................\
...... 1.31
Stop & Start ......................................................1.87, 2.7 → 2.9
Stop & Start function..................................................2.7 → 2.9
stopping the engine ...................................................2.3 → 2.6
storage compartment.............................................3.22 → 3.30
storage compartments ...........................................3.22 → 3.30
sun visor ........................................................................\
.... 3.18
switching on the vehicle ignition .........................2.2, 2.4 → 2.6
T
tailgate ...............................................................\
....3.39 → 3.42
tanks and reservoirs brake fluid ...................................................................... 4.8
coolant ................................................................\
........... 4.7
tanks and reservoirs: windscreen washer ........................................................ 4.9
technical specifications ............................................ 6.4 → 6.11
telephone ..............................................................\
............. 3.44
temperature regulation ............................................3.8 → 3.13
tool kit ........................................................................\
. 5.7 – 5.8
towing driving ................................................................\
.......... 2.23
breakdown ........................................................ 5.33 – 5.34
towing equipment ......................................................... 3.43
towing a caravan ............................................. 3.43, 6.9 – 6.10
towing equipment fitting ................................................................\
............ 3.43
towing hitch............................................. 5.7 – 5.8, 5.33 – 5.34
towing rings ...........................................................3.39 → 3.42

7.5
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (5/5)
towing weights .......................................................... 6.9 – 6.10
traction control .......................................................2.21 → 2.25
transporting children .................1.44 – 1.45, 1.47 → 1.64, 1.77
transporting objects in the luggage compartment ............................3.39 → 3.42
on the roof ........................................................... 6.9 – 6.10
trip computer and warning system... 1.84 → 1.87, 1.90 → 1.98
tyre inflation kit...........................................................5.4 → 5.6
tyre pressure............................. 2.18 → 2.20, 4.10 – 4.11, 5.12
tyre pressure loss warning.....................................2.18 → 2.20
tyre pressures ......................................................... 4.10 – 4.11
tyres ............................. 2.18 → 2.20, 4.10 – 4.11, 5.11 → 5.13
U
unlocking the doors ...............................................1.23 → 1.26
use in winter ...................................................................... 5.13
V
variable power-assisted steering ....................................... 1.31
vehicle identification plates .................................................. 6.3
ventilation ............................................................\
....3.2 → 3.15
W
warning lights.........................................................1.84 → 1.98
washing ................................................................\
.4.14 → 4.16
weights ..................................................................... 6.9 – 6.10
wheel trim ........................................................................\
.... 5.8
wheelbrace ................................................................. 5.7 – 5.8
wheels (safety) ...................................................... 5.11 → 5.13
windscreen de-icing/demisting ................................ 3.8 → 3.11
windscreen washer ............................................ 1.110 → 1.112
wiper blades ........................................................... 5.31 – 5.32
wipers ................................................................ 1.110 → 1.112
blades ............................................................... 5.31 – 5.32