ignition RENAULT WIND ROADSTER 2012 Owner's Guide

towingbreakdown ...................................... (up to the end of the DU)
towing hitch ........................................... (up to the end of the DU)
5.27
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Remorquage : dépannage (E33 - X33 - Renault)
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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.
5
21
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)
5.28
ENG_UD20505_2
Anomalie de fonctionnement (E33 - X33 - Renault)
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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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Anomalie de fonctionnement (E33 - X33 - Renault)
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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.
OPeratIng FauLts (2/7)

5.30
ENG_UD20505_2
Anomalie de fonctionnement (E33 - X33 - Renault)
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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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auLts (3/7)

7.2
FRA_UD30001_7
Index (E33 - X33 - Renault)
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AlphAbeticAl index (2/4)
Electronic Stability Program: ESP .........................2.10 → 2.12
emergency brake assist ......................................... 2.10 → 2.12
emergency braking ................................................ 2.10 → 2.12
emergency spare wheel ............................................... 5.2, 5.6
engine oil ................................................................... 4.4 → 4.6
engine oil capacity ...................................................... 4.5 – 4.6
engine oil level ........................................................... 4.4 → 4.6
environment ......................................................................... 2.9
ESP: Electronic Stability Program .........................2.10 → 2.12
external temperature ......................................................... 1.49
F
faults operating faults ................................................ 5.28 → 5.34
filter air filter .................................................................... 2.6, 4.9
diesel filter ............................................................... 2.6, 4.9
oil filter .................................................................... 4.6, 4.9
passenger compartment filter ........................................ 4.9
fittings ..................................................................... 3.21 – 3.22
front seat adjustment ......................................................... 1.11
front seats adjustment ....................................................... 1.11 → 1.14
with manual controls .................................................... 1.11
fuel advice on fuel economy ....................................... 2.6 → 2.8
capacity ........................................................................ 1.56
filling .................................................................. 1.56 – 1.57
grade ................................................................. 1.56 – 1.57
fuel economy ............................................................. 2.6 → 2.8
fuel filler cap ........................................................... 1.56 – 1.57
fuel level ............................................................................ 1.38
fuel tank capacity ............................................................. 1.56 – 1.57
fuel tank capacity .................................................... 1.56 – 1.57
fuses ...................................................................... 5.19 → 5.21G
gear lever
............................................................................. 2.5
h
handbrake ................................................................... 1.34, 2.5
hands-free telephone integrated control ............................ 3.26
hazard warning lights signal ................................... 1.51 – 1.52
headlight flashers .............................................................. 1.51
heating and air conditioning system .................................. 3.18
heating system ........................................................ 3.8 → 3.18
horn ................................................................................... 1.51
horn: flash ............................................................................. 1.51
sounding the horn ........................................................ 1.51
hubcap tool .......................................................................... 5.6
i
ignition switch ...................................................................... 2.2
indicators .................................................................. 1.34, 1.51
indicators: direction indicators .............................................. 1.51, 5.14
exterior temperature indicator ...................................... 1.49
instrument panel .............................................. 1.34 → 1.40
instrument panel ........................................... 1.34 → 1.40, 1.52
instrument panel messages ............................................... 1.40
interior trim maintenance ..................................................... 4.14 – 4.15
J
jack ...................................................................................... 5.6
K
keys ........................................................................... 1.2 → 1.4