RENAULT TRAFIC 2018 Owners Manual

5.35
FITTING A RADIO
Radio location 1
Unclip the cover blanking the radio lo-
cation 1. The connections are found
behind the cover: aerial, + and – supply,
and speaker wires.
Speakers
Turn the grilles 2 to gain access to the
speaker’s wiring.
– In all cases, it is very important to follow the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions carefully.
– The specifications of the brack- ets and wires (available from our
network) vary depending on the
equipment level of your vehicle
and the type of radio.
Consult an approved Dealer to find out the correct part number.
– No work may be carried out on the vehicle’s electrical or radio
circuits, except by approved
dealers: an incorrectly connected
system may result in damage
being caused to the electrical
equipment and/or the compo-
nents connected to it.
2
To use this equipment, consult the
instructions for the equipment which
should be kept with the other vehi-
cle documentation.
1

5.36
OPERATING FAULTS (1/7)
The following advice will enable you to carry out quick, temporary repai\
rs. For safety reasons you should always contact
an approved Dealer as soon as possible.
Using the RENAULT cardPOSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO
The RENAULT card does not lock or
unlock the doors. Card battery is flat.
Replace the battery. You can still lock/
unlock and start your vehicle (refer to the in-
formation on “Locking, unlocking the open-
ing elements” in Section 1 and “Starting,
stopping the engine” in Section 2).
Use of appliances operating on the
same frequency as the card (mobile
phone, etc.). Stop using the equipment or use the in-
tegrated key (refer to the information on
“Locking, unlocking the opening elements”
in Section 1).
Vehicle located in a high electromag-
netic radiation zone.
Vehicle battery flat. Use the key integrated in the card (refer to
the information on “Locking, unlocking the
opening elements” in Section 1).
The vehicle is started. With the engine running, the card’s locking/
unlocking device is blocked. Turn off the ig-
nition.

5.37
The following advice will enable you to carry out quick, temporary repai\
rs. For safety reasons you should always contact
an approved dealer as soon as possible.
Using the remote controlPOSSIBLE CAUSES ACTION REQUIRED
The remote control does not lock or
unlock the doors. The remote control battery is flat.
Use the emergency key.
Use of appliances operating on the same
frequency as the remote control (mobile
phone, etc.). Stop using the devices or use the key.
Vehicle located in a high electromagnetic
radiation zone.
Discharged battery. Replace the battery. You can still lock/
unlock and start your vehicle (refer to the
information on “Locking/unlocking the
doors” in Section 1 and “Starting/Stopping
the engine” in Section 2).
The vehicle is started. With the engine running, the key’s locking/
unlocking device is blocked. Turn off the
ignition.
OPERATING FAULTS (2/7)

5.38
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 “hands-free”
card does not work. Insert the card in the card reader in order to start the
engine.
Please refer to the information on “Starting, stopping
the engine” in Section 2.
The engine cannot be switched off. Card not detected. Insert the card in card reader.
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 (please refer to Section 2 “Starting, stop-
ping the engine”).
Faulty circuit. Consult an approved dealer.

5.39
OPERATING FAULTS (4/7)
On the roadPOSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO
White smoke from the exhaust. In the diesel version, this is necessarily 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 vehicle when
starting the heating. This is not necessarily a fault. The smoke
may come from the heater.
If this happens, the smoke will gradually
disappear once the passenger compart-
ment temperature has reached the ap-
propriate level.
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.

5.40
OPERATING FAULTS (5/7)
On the roadPOSSIBLE CAUSESWHAT TO DO
Steering becomes heavy. Assistance overheating.
Fault with the electric assistance
motor.
Fault in the 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
Vibrations. Tyres not inflated to correct pressures,
incorrectly balanced or damaged. Check the tyre pressures: if this is not the
problem, have them checked by an ap-
proved Dealer.
The engine is overheating. The coolant
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 reservoir. 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.

5.41
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 or have it replaced; refer
to the information on “Fuses” in section 5.
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 or have it replaced; refer
to the information on “Fuses” in section 5.
The lights do not come on or go off. Faulty electrical circuit or control. Consult an approved dealer.
Fuse damaged.Replace the fuse or have it replaced; refer
to the information on “Fuses” in section 5.

5.42
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.

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

6.2
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION PLATES
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
B
A