Renault Koleos (2018 year). Instruction

4.18

INTERIOR TRIM MAINTENANCE

(2/2)

You should not:

Position objects such as deodorants,

scents etc. near air vents as this could

damage your dashboard trim.

Use high-pressure

cleaning equipment or

sprays inside the pas-

senger compartment:

without careful use, this equipment

could impair the correct functioning

of the electrical or electronic compo-

nents in the vehicle, or have other

detrimental effects.

Removal/replacing removable

equipment originally fitted in

the vehicle

If you need to remove equipment in

order to clean the passenger com-

partment (for example, mats), always

ensure that they are correctly refitted

and are the right way around (the driv-

er’s mat should be fitted on the driver’s

side, etc.) and fit them with the compo-

nents supplied with the equipment (for

example, the driver mat should always

be fixed using the pre-fitted mounting

components).
With the vehicle stationary, always

ensure that nothing will impede driving

(anything obstructing the pedals, heel

wedged by the mat etc.).

5.1

Section 5: Practical advice

Puncture, emergency spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.2

Tyre inflation kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.4

Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.7

Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.8

Tyres (tyre and wheel safety, use in winter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10

Headlights (changing bulbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.13

Rear lights and side lights (changing bulbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.16

Interior lighting (changing bulbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.19

RENAULT card: battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.21

Radio frequency remote control unit: batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.22

Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.23

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.26

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.28

Wipers (replacing blades) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.29

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.31

Operating faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.35

5.2

In case of puncture

Depending on the vehicle, a tyre infla-

tion kit or emergency spare wheel is

provided (refer to the following pages).

Special note
The Tyre Pressure Monitor function

does not check the emergency spare

wheel (the wheel replaced by the emer-

gency spare wheel disappears from the

instrument panel display).
Refer to the information on the “Tyre

pressure monitoring system” in

Section 2.

PUNCTURE, EMERGENCY SPARE WHEEL

(1/2)

If the emergency spare wheel has been stored for several years, have it

checked by your Dealer to ensure that it is safe to use.

Vehicles fitted with an emergency spare wheel smaller than the

four other wheels:
– Never fit more than one emergency spare wheel to the same vehicle.
– As the punctured wheel is wider than the emergency spare wheel, the vehicle’s

ground clearance is reduced.

– Replace the emergency spare wheel as soon as possible with a wheel with the

same dimensions as the original.

– When this is fitted to the vehicle, which must only be a temporary measure, the

driving speed must not exceed the speed indicated on the label on the wheel.

– Fitting an emergency spare wheel may alter the way the vehicle usually runs.

Avoid sudden acceleration or deceleration and reduce your speed when cor-

nering.

– If you need to use snow chains, fit the emergency spare wheel to the rear axle

and check the tyre pressure.

5.3

Emergency spare wheel A

To get to it:
–  open the tailgate;
–  remove the mobile floor 1;
–  remove the tool kit box by lifting it by

its handles;

– unscrew the central mounting;
– if the vehicle is fitted with amplifier,

place it to the side;

Note: be careful not to impact the

amplifier or cut its circuit;

– remove the emergency spare wheel.

PUNCTURE, EMERGENCY SPARE WHEEL

(2/2)

If the vehicle is parked on

the hard shoulder, you must

warn other road users of

your vehicle’s presence

with a warning triangle or with other

devices as per the legislation apply-

ing to the country you are in.

Note: Store the punctured wheel in the

storage bag provided, along with the

tool kit and put them in the boot.

5.4

TYRE PRESSURE KIT

(1/3)

The kit is only approved for

inflating the tyres of the ve-

hicle originally equipped

with the kit.

It must never be used to inflate

the tyres of another vehicle, or any

other inflatable object (rubber ring,

rubber boat, etc.).
Avoid spillage on skin when hand-

ling the repair product bottle. If drop-

lets do leak out, rinse them off with

plenty of water.
Keep the repair kit away from chil-

dren.
Do not dispose of the empty bottle

in the countryside. Return it to your

approved dealer or to a recycling or-

ganisation.
The bottle has a limited service

life which is indicated on its label.

Check the expiry date.
Contact an approved dealer to re-

place the inflation tube and repair

product bottle.

The kit repairs tyres when

tread A has been dam-

aged by objects smaller

than 4 mm. It cannot repair

all types of puncture, such as cuts

larger than 4 mm, or cuts in tyre

sidewall B.
Ensure also that the wheel rim is in

good condition.
Do not pull out the foreign body

causing the puncture if it is still in

the tyre.

Do not attempt to use the

inflation kit if the tyre has

been damaged as a result

of driving with a puncture.

You should therefore carefully check

the condition of the tyre sidewalls

before any operation.
Driving with underinflated, flat or

punctured tyres can be dangerous

and may make the tyre impossible

to repair.
This repair is temporary.
A tyre which has been punctured

should always be inspected (and re-

paired, where possible) as soon as

possible by a specialist.
When taking a tyre which has been

repaired using this kit to be replaced,

you must inform the specialist.
When driving, vibration may be felt

due to the presence of the repair

product injected into the tyre.

5.5

TYRE PRESSURE KIT

(2/3)

In the event of a puncture, use the kit

located in the boot, underneath the

trunk carpet.

With the engine running and the

parking brake applied,
– Unscrew the cap from recess 3 on

the bottle;

– unscrew the bottle cap 2;
– screw the bottle 2 onto the compres-

sor at the bottle recess point 3;

– unscrew the valve cap on the rele-

vant wheel and screw the inflation

adapter 6 onto the valve;

– disconnect any accessories previ-

ously connected to the vehicle’s ac-

cessories sockets;

– the plug 4 must be connected to the

vehicle accessories socket;

– press switch 5 to inflate the tyre to

the recommended pressure (please

refer to the information in the section

on “Tyre pressure”);

Before using this kit, park

the vehicle at a sufficient

distance from traffic, switch

on the hazard warning

lights, apply the parking brake, ask

all passengers to leave the vehicle

and keep them away from traffic.

If the vehicle is parked on

the hard shoulder, you must

warn other road users of

your vehicle’s presence

with a warning triangle or with other

devices as per the legislation apply-

ing to the country you are in.

– after a maximum of 10 minutes, stop

inflating and read the pressure (on

pressure gauge 1).
Note: while the container is empty-

ing (approximately 30 seconds), the

pressure gauge 5 will briefly indicate

a pressure of up to 6 bar. The pres-

sure will then drop.

– adjust the pressure: to increase it,

continue inflating with the kit.

If the recommended pressure of

1.8 bar cannot be achieved after

10 minutes, repair is impossible. Do

not drive the vehicle. Consult an au-

thorised dealer.

2
1

5.6

TYRE PRESSURE KIT

(3/3)

Once the tyre is correctly inflated,

remove the kit: slowly unscrew the in-

flation adapter 6 to prevent any repair

product from escaping and store the

container in plastic packaging to pre-

vent the product from escaping.

– Affix the driving recommendation

label to the dashboard where it can

easily be seen by the driver;

– Put the kit away.
– At the end of this initial inflation op-

eration, air will still escape from the

tyre. You must drive a short distance

in order to seal the hole.

– Start immediately and drive at be-

tween 12 and 40 mph (20 and

60 km/h) in order to distribute the

product evenly in the tyre and, after

driving for 2 miles (3 km), stop and

check the pressure.

– If the pressure is greater than 1.3 bar

but less than the recommended

pressure (refer to the label affixed to

the edge of the driver’s door), read-

just it. Otherwise, please contact an

authorised dealer: the tyre cannot be

repaired.

Precautions when using the

kit

The kit should not be operated for more

than 10 consecutive minutes.

Nothing should be placed

around the driver’s feet

as such objects may slide

under the pedals during

sudden braking manoeuvres and

obstruct their use.

Please be aware that a

poorly tightened or miss-

ing valve cap can make the

tyres less airtight and may

lead to pressure loss.
Always use valve caps identical to

those fitted originally and tighten

them fully.

Following repair with the kit,

do not travel further than

120 miles (200 km). In addi-

tion, reduce your speed and

under no circumstances exceed

48 mph (80 km/h). The sticker,

which you must affix in a prominent

position on the dashboard, reminds

you of this.

Depending on the country or local

legislation, a tyre repaired with the

inflation kit may need to be replaced.

5.7

Jack 2

Fold it correctly before refitting it in its

housing.

Jack handle 3

This tightens or releases the tow eye 4

Tow eye 4

Please see “Towing: breakdown recov-

ery” in Section 5.

Wheelbrace 1

Locks or unlocks the wheel bolts and

tow eye 4.

The presence of the tools depends on

the vehicle.

The tools are located in a tray under the

trunk carpet.

Lift the trunk carpet and remove it.

TOOLS

Do not leave the tools unsecured inside the vehicle as they may come loose under braking. After use, check that all the

tools are correctly clipped into the tool kit, then position it correctly in its housing: there is a risk of injury.

If wheel bolts are supplied in the tool kit, only use these bolts for the emergency spare wheel: refer to the label affixed

to the emergency spare wheel.

The jack is designed for wheel changing purposes only. Under no circumstances should it be used for carrying out repairs un-

derneath the vehicle or to gain access to the underside of the vehicle.

5.8

Attach the wheelbrace 1 and the jack

handle 6 (in groove 5).
Turn the wheelbrace until the wheel lifts

off the ground.

Switch on the hazard warn-

ing lights.
Keep the vehicle away from

traffic and on a level surface

where it will not slip.
Apply the parking brake and engage

a gear (first or reverse, or P for auto-

matic transmissions).

Ask all the passengers to leave the

vehicle and keep them away from

traffic.

CHANGING A WHEEL

(1/2)

Vehicles equipped with a

jack, wheelbrace and jack

handle

If necessary, remove the wheel trim.
Use the wheelbrace 1 to slacken off

the wheel bolts. Fit it so that you press

downwards rather than pulling up-

wards.
Start cranking up jack 4 by hand to

align the base plate (which should sit

flat against the ground) and until the

jack head 3 is in the centre of mark 2.

If the vehicle is not equipped with a

jack or wheelbrace, you can obtain

these from your approved dealer.

If the vehicle is parked on

the hard shoulder, you must

warn other road users of

your vehicle’s presence

with a warning triangle or with other

devices as per the legislation apply-

ing to the country you are in.

5.9

If you have a puncture, re-

place the wheel as soon as

possible.
A tyre which has been punc-

tured should always be inspected

(and repaired, where possible) by a

specialist.

CHANGING A WHEEL

(2/2)

Turn it a few times to lift the wheel off

the ground.
Undo the bolts and take off the wheel.
Fit the emergency spare wheel on the

central hub and turn it to locate the

mounting holes in the wheel and the

hub.
Tighten the bolts, checking that the

wheel is correctly positioned on its hub.
Lower the jack.
With the wheel on the ground, tighten

the bolts fully and have the tightness of

the bolts checked and the emergency

spare wheel pressure checked as soon

as possible.

Do not leave the tools un-

secured inside the vehicle

as they may come loose

under braking. After use,

check that all the tools are correctly

clipped into the tool kit, then posi-

tion it correctly in its housing: risk of

injury.
If wheel bolts are supplied in the

tool kit, only use these bolts for the

emergency spare wheel: refer to the

label affixed to the emergency spare

wheel.
The jack is designed for wheel

changing purposes only. Under no

circumstances should it be used for

carrying out repairs underneath the

vehicle or to gain access to the un-

derside of the vehicle.

5.10

TYRES

(1/3)

Maintaining the tyres

The tyres must be in good condition

and the tread form must have sufficient

depth; tyres approved by our Technical

Department have tread wear indica-

tors 1 which are indicators moulded

into the tread at several points.

The tyres are the only contact between

the vehicle and the road, so it is essen-

tial to keep them in good condition.

You must make sure that your tyres

conform to local road traffic regulations.

When the tread has worn down to the

wear warning strips, these strips will

become visible 2: it is then necessary

to replace your tyres because the tread

rubber is now only 1.6 mm deep at

most, resulting in poor road holding

on wet roads.
An overloaded vehicle, long journeys

by motorway, particularly in very hot

weather, or continual driving on poorly

surfaced minor roads will lead to more

rapid tyre wear and affect safety.

Incidents which occur when

driving, such as striking the

kerb, may damage the tyres

and wheel rims, and could

also lead to misalignment of the

front or rear axle geometry. In this

case, have the condition of these

checked by an approved dealer.

5.11

TYRES

(2/3)

Tyre pressures

Adhere to the tyre pressures (including

the emergency spare wheel). The tyre

pressures should be checked at least

once a month and additionally before

any long journey (refer to the label af-

fixed to the edge of the driver’s door).

The pressures should be checked cold:

ignore higher pressures which may be

reached in hot weather or following a

high speed journey.
If the tyre pressures cannot be checked

when the tyres are cold, increase the

pressures from 0.2 to 0.3 bar (or 3 PSI).
Never deflate a hot tyre.

Special note

Depending on the vehicle, there may

be an adapter which needs to be posi-

tioned on the valve before air is added.

Vehicle fitted with a tyre pressure

monitoring system
In cases of under-inflation (puncture,

low pressure, etc.), warning light



lights up on the instrument panel.

Please refer to the information on the

“Tyre pressure monitoring system” in

Section 2.

Emergency spare wheel

Refer to the information on “Puncture”

and “Changing a wheel” in Section 5.

Incorrect tyre pressures

lead to abnormal tyre wear

and unusually hot running.

These are factors which

may seriously affect safety and lead

to:
– poor road holding,
– risk of bursting or tread separa-

tion.

The pressure depends on the load

and the speed of use. Adjust the

pressure according to the condi-

tions of use (refer to the label affixed

to the edge of the driver’s door).

Please be aware that a

poorly tightened or miss-

ing valve cap can make the

tyres less airtight and lead

to pressure loss.
Always use valve caps identical to

those fitted originally and tighten

them fully.

5.12

TYRES

(3/3)

Use in winter

Chains
For safety reasons, fitting snow

chains to the rear axle is strictly for-

bidden.
Chains cannot be fitted to tyres which

are larger than those originally fitted to

the vehicle.
Snow or Winter tyres
We would recommend that these be

fitted to all four wheels to ensure that

your vehicle retains maximum adhe-

sion.
Warning: These tyres sometimes have

a specific direction of rotation and a

maximum speed index which may be

lower than the maximum speed of your

vehicle.

Snow chains may only be

fitted to tyres of the same

size as those originally

fitted to your vehicle.

In all cases, we would recommend

that you contact an authorised

dealer who will be able to advise you

on the choice of equipment which is

most suitable for your vehicle.

Changing a wheel
As the tyre pressure moni-

tor may take several min-

utes to correctly determine

the positions of the wheels and the

pressure values after driving, check

the tyre pressures following any op-

eration.

Studded tyres
This type of equipment may only be

used for a limited period and as laid

down by local legislation. It is neces-

sary to observe the speed specified by

current legislation.
These tyres must, at a minimum, be

fitted to the two front wheels.

Fitting new tyres

For your safety, please re-

spect the speed limit.
When they need to be re-

placed, only tyres of the

same make, size, type and profile

should be used on a single axle.
They must: either have a load ca-

pacity and a speed capacity at

least equal to the original tyres,

or correspond to those recom-

mended by your authorised

dealer.
Failure to heed these instructions

could endanger your safety and

affect your vehicle’s roadworthi-

ness.
Risk of loss of control of the ve-

hicle.

5.13

On the right-hand side of the vehicle,

you will need to remove the filler neck 4

for the windscreen washer tank to

access the bulbs. To do this:

– remove the clip for the funnel 4;

– pull the funnel 4.

After replacing the bulbs, you must put

the air duct A back into position. To do

this, perform the above operation in re-

verse.

FRONT HEADLIGHTS: changing bulbs

(1/3)

The engine may be hot

when carrying out opera-

tions in close proximity. In

addition, the engine cooling

fan can come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.

Before performing any

action in the engine com-

partment, the ignition must

be switched off (please see

the information on “Starting, stop-

ping the engine” in Section 2).

Accessing the bulbs

On the left-hand side of the vehicle,

you will need to remove the air duct A

to access the bulbs. To do this:

– remove the clips 3;

– unscrew the bolt 2;

– press the upper part of the fastening

clips 1 to release the air duct A;

– slide the air duct A towards the front

of the vehicle to release it.

5.14

FRONT HEADLIGHTS: changing bulbs

(2/3)

Halogen main beam headlight

To change the bulb:
– remove cover C;
– remove the clip 7 pressing down on

it;

– remove the connector 6

– replace the bulb.
Bulb type: H7.

Halogen dipped beam

headlight

To change the bulb:
– remove cover B;
– remove the clip 5 pressing down on

it;

– remove the connector 8;
– replace the bulb.
Bulb type: H7.

The bulbs are under pres-

sure and can break when

replaced.
Risk of injury.

It is essential to use anti-U.V. 55W

bulbs so as not to damage the plastic

on the headlights.
Do not touch the bulb glass. Hold it

by its base.
When the bulb has been changed,

make sure you refit the cover correctly.

5.15

Front fog lights 11

The front bumper needs to be removed;

consult an approved Dealer.
Bulb type: H11.

LED front fog lights 11

Please see an authorised dealer.

LED Direction indicator

light 12

Please see an authorised dealer.

The bulbs are under pres-

sure and can break when

replaced.
Risk of injury.

FRONT HEADLIGHTS: changing bulbs

(3/3)

To comply with local legislation, or

as a precaution, you can obtain an

emergency kit containing a set of

spare bulbs and fuses from an ap-

proved dealer.

Any operation on (or modi-

fication to) the electrical

system must be performed

by an approved dealer

since an incorrect connection might

damage the electrical equipment

(harness, components and in partic-

ular the alternator). In addition, your

Dealer has all the parts required for

fitting these units.

LED dipped beam/main beam

headlights 10

Please see an authorised dealer.

Daytime running lights and

side lights 9

Please see an authorised dealer.

Additional lights

If you wish to fit fog lights to your ve-

hicle, please see an authorised dealer.

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