RENAULT WIND ROADSTER 2012 Owners Manual

accessories...........................................(up to the end of the DU)
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Accessoires (S65 - X84 - B84 - C84 - E84 - L84 - K84 - J84 - X85 - B85 \
- C85 - S85 - X91 - B91 - K91 - D91 - B65 - C65 - K85 - X95 - B95 - D95 \
- J95 - R95 - X33 - X38 -
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Accessories
accessOrIes
use of transmission/
receiving devices
(telephones, cB
equipment etc.).
Telephones and CB equipment with
integrated aerials may cause inter -
ference to the original electronic
systems fitted to the vehicle: it is ad-
visable only to use equipment with
an external aerial.
Furthermore, we remind you of
the need to comply with the legis-
lation in force concerning the use
of such equipment.
electrical and electronic
accessories
– C o n n e c t a c c e s s o r i e s
with a maximum power of
120 Watts only.
Fire hazard.
– No work may be carried out on
the vehicle’s electrical or radio
circuits, except by approved
Dealers: an incorrectly con -
nected system may result in
damage being caused to the
electrical equipment and/or the
components connected to it;
– if the vehicle is fitted with any
aftermarket electrical equip -
ment, make sure that the unit
is correctly protected by a fuse.
Establish the rating and position
of this fuse.
Before fitting an electrical or
electronic device (particu -
larly for transmitters/receiv-
ers: frequency bandwidth,
power level, position of the aerial
etc.), ensure that it is compatible
with your vehicle.
Contact an approved dealer for this
information.
Fitting after-market
accessories
If you wish to install acces-
sories on the vehicle: con -
sult an approved dealer.
Also, to ensure the correct opera -
tion of your vehicle, and to avoid
any risk to your safety, we recom -
mend that you use only specific ac-
cessories, designed for your vehi -
cle, which are the only accessories
for which the manufacturer will pro-
vide a warranty.
If you are using an anti-theft
device, only attach it to the
brake pedal.

wiper blades ......................................... (up to the end of the DU)
wipers blades ............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
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Wipers (replacing blades)
WIndscreen WIPer BLades
Check the condition of the wiper
blades. You are responsible for their
service life:
– clean the blades and the wind -
screen regularly with soapy
water;
– do not use them when the wind-
screen is dry;
– free them from the windscreen
when they have not been used
for a long time.
replacing windscreen wiper
blades 1
– Lift the windscreen wiper arm 3 as
far as it will go (the arm does not lift
up completely);
– press button 2 and slide the wiper
blade sideways to release hook 4 on
the wiper arm.
– In frosty weather, make
sure that the wiper blades
are not stuck by ice (to
avoid the risk of the motor
overheating).
– Check the condition of the wiper
blades.
Replace the wiper blades as soon
as they begin to lose efficiency
(approximately once a year).
Whilst changing the blade, take care
not to drop the arm onto the window
after it has been removed as this
may break the window.
3
1
2
4
refitting a windscreen wiper
blade
To refit the wiper blade, proceed in re-
verse order to removal.
Make sure that the blade is correctly
locked in position.

towingbreakdown ...................................... (up to the end of the DU)
towing hitch ........................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Towing
tOWIng : breakdown
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.
You must observe the towing regu -
lations which apply in the country in
which you are driving.
Contact an approved dealer.
Only use:
– a t the front, towing hitch 3 (lo -
cated in the tool kit).
– at the rear, towing point 5.
These towing points may only be used
for pulling the vehicle, never for lifting it
either directly or indirectly.
– The towing hitch must
only be used for towing your
vehicle.
– It is forbidden to tow other
vehicles.
Do not remove the key from
the ignition when the vehi -
cle is being towed.
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3
4
access to front towing
point 1
Unclip cover 2.
t ighten towing hitch 3 fully: first by
hand until it stops then finish by locking
it with wheelbrace 4.
Towing hitch 3 and wheelbrace 4 are
located in the tool kit.
W h e n t h e e n g i n e i s
stopped, steering and brak-
ing assistance are not op -
erational.
Do not push the vehicle
if the steering column is
locked.

operating faults ..................................... (up to the end of the DU)
practical advice ..................................... (up to the end of the DU)
faults operating faults ............................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Operating faults
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the following advice will enable you to carry out quick, temporary repairs. For safety reasons you should always contact
an approved dealer as soon as possible.
the starter is activated POssIBLe causesWHat tO dO
There is no response, the warning lights
fail to light up and the starter does not
turn. Battery lead disconnected or terminals
corroded.
Check battery terminals: scrape and
clean if oxidised and retighten.
Discharged battery. Connect another battery to the faulty
battery.
Battery unserviceable. Replace battery.
Warning lights go dim and starter turns
very slowly. Battery terminals not correctly tightened,
oxidised.Check battery terminals: scrape and
clean if oxidised and retighten.
Discharged battery. Connect another battery to the faulty
battery.
It is difficult to start the engine in wet
weather or after washing the vehicle. Poor ignition, ignition system damp.
Dry the spark plug and coil wires.
The engine is difficult to start when hot. Faulty carburation (bubbles of vaporised
fuel in the circuit).Let the engine cool down.
Poor compression. Consult an approved dealer.

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the starter is activated POssIBLe causesWHat tO dO
The engine splutters but does start or
starts with difficulty when cold. Incorrect starting procedure.
or
Poor fuel supply or ignition fault.Refer to the section entitled “Starting/
stopping the engine”.
If the vehicle will not start, do not keep
trying to start it. Consult an approved
dealer.
Fuel supply cut-off system activated if
vehicle has been subjected to severe
impact. Consult an approved 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
approved Dealer.
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.
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On the road POssIBLe causesWHat tO dO
The oil pressure warning light comes on:
– while turning or braking The level is too low. Top up the engine oil (refer to the
information on the Engine oil level,
topping up/refilling in Section 4).
– at idle speed Low oil pressure. Consult the nearest approved Dealer.
– is slow to go out or remains lit on ac-
celeration. Loss of oil pressure.
Stop the vehicle and contact an
approved Dealer.
Loss of engine power. Clogged air filter.Replace the filter.
Fuel supply fault. Check the fuel level.
Faulty spark plugs, incorrect electrode
gaps. Consult an approved dealer.
Unstable idle speed or the engine stalls. Poor compression (spark plugs, ignition,
air leak).Consult an approved dealer.
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On the road POssIBLe causesWHat tO dO
Steering becomes heavy. Assistance overheating.Leave to cool.
Faulty power-assisted steering. Consult an approved dealer.
The engine overheats. The coolant
temperature warning light comes on (or
the indicator needle is in the red area). Coolant pump: belt stretched or
broken.
Engine cooling fan not working.Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and
contact an approved Dealer.
Coolant leaks. Check the condition of hoses and the
tightness of the clips.
Check the expansion bottle: it should
contain coolant. If it does not, top it up
(once it has cooled). Take care not
to scald yourself. This action is only
temporary; consult your approved Dealer
as soon as possible.
radiator: If there is a significant lack of coolant, remember that it must never be topped up using cold coolant while
the engine is very warm. After any procedure on the vehicle which has involved even partial draining of the cooling
system, it must be refilled with a new mixture prepared in the correct proportions. Reminder: only products approved
by our Technical Department may be used for this purpose.

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electrical equipment POssIBLe 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.
The wiper does not stop. Faulty electrical controls.Consult an approved dealer.
Direction indicators flashing more
quickly. Bulb blown.
Refer to the information on “Headlights:
changing bulbs” or “Rear and side lights:
changing bulbs” in Section 5.
The direction indicators do not work. Faulty electrical circuit.Consult an approved dealer.
The headlights do not switch on or off. Faulty electrical circuit or control.Consult an approved dealer.
Traces of condensation in the lights. This is not a fault. The presence of
traces of condensation in lights is a
natural phenomenon linked to variations
in temperature. These traces soon
disappear when the lights are switched
on.
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rotating hard roof POssIBLe causesWHat tO dO
The luggage compartment lid will not
open Rotating hard roof not locked.
Lock the rotating hard roof; refer to the
information on the “Rotating hard roof:
opening/closing” in Section 3.
The roof will not open or close. Roof opening conditions not fulfilled.Apply the opening conditions (refer to the
information on the “Rotating hard roof” in
Section 3).
Roof fault.
Electrical fault (discharged battery,
etc.). Leave the roof closed or close it using the
methods described in “Rotating hard roof:
operating fault” in Section 3 and consult
your approved dealer.
The roof and the cover have been left
in the intermediate position for too
long. Finish the cycle manually and use the
method described in the paragraph
“Rotating hard roof: operating fault” in
Section 3, if required.

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rotating hard roof POssIBLe causesWHat tO dO
T h e m e s s a g e “ R O O F : R E A D
HANDBOOK” appears. Roof opening fault.
Lock the roof then unlock it without lifting it.
Exterior temperature too low (below -
10°C). The system does not open, to prevent
damage.
Roof in thermal protection mode (too
many successive operations). Allow the system to cool for a few minutes
before using it again.
The message “ CHECK ROOF” ap-
pears continually or when the roof’s
open/close switch is pressed. Roof fault.
Consult an approved dealer.
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