Renault Espace (2016 year). Instruction

5.25

Operating faults

If the battery is too weak to ensure cor-

rect operation, you can still start and

lock/unlock the vehicle (please refer to

the information on “Locking/unlocking

the opening elements” in Section 1).

RENAULT CARD: battery

Replacing the battery

When the message “Keycard battery

low” appears on the instrument panel,

replace the battery in the RENAULT

card:

–

slide the rear casing 1 downwards

while pressing on zone A;

– remove the battery cover 2;

–

remove the battery by pressing on

one side and lifting the other;

–

replace it according to the direc-

tion and template shown inside the

cover.

Do not throw away your

used batteries; give them to

an organisation responsible

for collecting and recycling

batteries.

When refitting, proceed in the reverse

order, then press one of the buttons on

the card four times, close to the vehicle:

the message will disappear.
Note: it is not advisable to touch the

electronic circuit or contacts on the

RENAULT card when replacing the bat-

tery.

The batteries are available from ap-

proved Dealers, and their service

life approximately two years. Check

that there is no dye on the battery:

risk of an incorrect electrical con-

tact.

5.26

ACCESSORIES

Electrical and electronic accessories

Before installing this type of accessory (particularly for transmitters/receivers: frequency bandwidth, power level, po-

sition of the aerial, etc.), make sure it is compatible with your vehicle. You can get advice from an authorised dealer.

Connect accessories with a maximum power of 120 Watts only. Fire hazard. When several accessory sockets are

used at the same time, the total power of the connected accessories must not exceed 180 watts.

No work may be carried out on the vehicle’s electrical or radio circuits, except by authorised dealers: an incorrectly connected

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 equipment, make sure that the installation is correctly protected by a fuse.

Establish the rating and position of this fuse.

Using the diagnostic socket

The use of electronic accessories on the diagnostic socket may cause serious disturbance to the vehicle’s electronic systems.

For your safety we recommend that you use only electronic accessories approved by the manufacturer, consult an Approved

Dealer. Serious accident risk.

Use of transmitting/receiving devices (telephones, CB equipment etc.).

Telephones and CB equipment with integrated aerials may cause interference to the electronic systems originally fitted to the

vehicle: it is advisable only to use equipment with an external aerial. Furthermore, we remind you of the need to conform

to the legislation in force concerning the use of such equipment.

Fitting aftermarket accessories

If you wish to install accessories on the vehicle: please contact an authorised dealer. Also, to ensure the correct operation of

your vehicle, and to avoid any risk to your safety, we recommend that you use only accessories specifically designed for your

vehicle, which are the only accessories for which the manufacturer will provide a warranty.

If you are using an anti-theft device, only attach it to the brake pedal.

Obstructions to the driver

On the driver’s side, only use mats suitable for the vehicle, attached with the pre-fitted components, and check the fitting regu-

larly. Do not lay one mat on top of another. There is a risk of wedging the pedals.

5.27

WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES: replacement (1/2)

Windscreen wiper blades 1

With the ignition on and the engine

switched off, lower the windscreen

wiper stalk fully: the blades stop slightly

away from the bonnet.

Lift wiper arm 3, press button 2 to re-

lease the blade.
Refitting
Slide the blade along the arm until

it clips on. Check that it is correctly

locked in place. Lower the windscreen

wiper arm carefully.

With the ignition on, return the wind-

screen wiper stalk to the stop position.

The blade on the driver’s side must

always be above the passenger blade.

If this is not the case, a quick sweep of

the windscreen wipers should be per-

formed once the vehicle is travelling at

over 4 mph (7 km/h).
Note: Before restarting your vehicle,

lower the windscreen wiper blades

onto the windscreen to avoid any risk

of damaging the bonnet or the wipers.

– In frosty weather, make

sure that the wiper blades

are not stuck by ice (to

avoid the risk of the motor

overheating or damaging the

blades).

–

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.

5.28

WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES: replacement (2/2)

Keep monitoring the condition of the

wiper blades.
– clean the blades, windscreen and

rear screen regularly with soapy

water;

– do not use them when the wind-

screen or rear screen are dry;

– free them from the windscreen or

rear screen when they have not

been used for a long time.

To refit
To refit the wiper blade, proceed in re-

verse order to removal. Make sure that

the blade is correctly locked in position.

Rear screen wiper blade 4

Stalk in stop position (deactivated):

– Lift the wiper arm 6;

– pivot wiper blade 4 until some resist-

ance is met (movement B);

– depending on the vehicle, press

tab 5, then remove the wiper blade

by pulling it (movement A).

Before changing the rear

wiper blade, make sure the

stalk is in the stop position

(deactivated).

Risk of injury.

5.29

TOWING: breakdown

(1/2)

Before towing, put the gearbox in neu-

tral, unlock the steering column and re-

lease the parking brake.

For vehicles fitted with an automatic

gearbox, if it is not possible to put the

gear lever into position N, please con-

sult an authorised dealer.

Steering column unlocking
Press the engine starter button for ap-

proximately two seconds, without de-

pressing the pedals.
The column is unlocked, the acces-

sory functions are supplied: the vehi-

cle lights can be used (indicators, brake

lights etc.). Always switch on the lights

when driving at night.
Once you have finished towing, press

the engine start button twice (risk of

running down the battery).

The speed specified by current legis-

lation for towing must always be ob-

served. If your vehicle is the towing

vehicle, do not exceed the maximum

towing weight for your vehicle (refer to

the information on “Weights” in

Section 6).

Towing a vehicle with an

automatic gearbox

Transport the vehicle on a trailer or tow

it with the front wheels off the ground.
In exceptional circumstances, you

may tow it with all four wheels on the

ground, only in a forward gear, with the

gear in neutral position N over a maxi-

mum distance of 50 miles and not ex-

ceeding a speed of 15 mph (25 km/h).

5.30

TOWING : breakdown

(2/2)

Only use the front 1 and rear 4towing

points (never use the driveshafts or any

other part of the vehicle). These towing

points may only be used for towing:

never use them for lifting the vehicle di-

rectly or indirectly.

Access to towing points

Front towing point
Press zone A and keep depressed

while pulling zone B to open flap 2.
Rear towing point
Press zone C then release to open

flap 5.
Tighten the tow eye 3 fully: as much

as possible by hand at first, then finish

tightening it using the wheelbrace.

When the engine is

stopped, steering and brak-

ing assistance are not op-

erational.

Do not leave the tools unse-

cured inside the vehicle as

they may come loose under

braking.

Use only towing hitch 3 and the wheel-

brace or the lever located under the

2nd row right rear passenger footwell

(please refer to the information on the

“Tool kit” in Section 5).

– 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.

– Avoid accelerating or braking

suddenly when towing, as this

may result in damage being

caused to the vehicle.

– When towing a vehicle, it is ad-

visable not to exceed 30 mph

(50 km/h).

5.31

OPERATING FAULTS

(1/6)

Using the RENAULT card

POSSIBLE 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

information on “Locking/unlocking the

doors” 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 message “Place card close to

START button” appears on the instru-

ment panel.

Hold the start button card close until the

instrument panel message stops being dis-

played, then press the same button within

2 seconds of the message going out.

5.32

OPERATING FAULTS

(2/6)

The starter is activated

POSSIBLE 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, bat-

tery terminals disconnected or

oxidised.

Retighten or reconnect the terminals, or clean them

if they are oxidised.

Discharged battery or not opera-

tional.

Connect another battery to the faulty battery. Refer

to the paragraph “Battery: troubleshooting” in sec-

tion 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 ful-

filled.

Please refer to the information on “Starting, stopping

the engine” in Section 2.

The RENAULT “hands-free” 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.

Press and hold the start button.

Electronic fault.

Press the start 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.

5.33

OPERATING FAULTS

(3/6)

On the road

POSSIBLE CAUSES

WHAT 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 not neces-

sarily 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.

5.34

OPERATING FAULTS

(4/6)

On the road

POSSIBLE CAUSES

WHAT TO DO

Steering becomes heavy.

Assistance overheating.

Consult an approved 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

authorised 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 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.

5.35

OPERATING FAULTS

(5/6)

Electrical equipment

POSSIBLE CAUSES

WHAT 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” in section 5.

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”.

5.36

OPERATING FAULTS

(6/6)

Electrical equipment

POSSIBLE CAUSES

WHAT TO DO

Traces of condensation in the lights.

Traces of condensation may be a nat-

ural phenomenon caused by varia-

tions in temperature.
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 plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.2

Engine identification plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.3

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.4

Engine specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.5

Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.6

Towing weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.6

Replacement parts and repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.7

Service sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.8

Anticorrosion check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.14

6.2

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION PLATES

1
2
3
4

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 MMAC (Maximum permissible

all-up weight).

5 MTR (Gross train weight: vehicle

fully loaded, with trailer).

6 MMTA (Maximum Permissible

Weight) front axle.

7 MMTA rear axle.

8 Reserved for related or additional

entries.

9 Diesel exhaust emissions.

10 Paint reference (colour code).

6.3

ENGINE IDENTIFICATION PLATES

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.

Renault Espace (2016 year). Instruction - part 18