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5.38

OPERATING FAULTS

(3/7)

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,

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 road

POSSIBLE 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 road

POSSIBLE CAUSES

WHAT 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 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.

5.41

OPERATING FAULTS

(6/7)

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 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 equipment

POSSIBLE CAUSES

WHAT 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).

1
2
3
4

6.3

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.

ENGINE IDENTIFICATION PLATES

6.4

DIMENSIONS (in metres)

(1/4)

Van version

6.5

DIMENSIONS (in metres)

(2/4)

Complete vehicles without recent alterations

VAN

Standard chassis

Long chassis

Standard van

Raised van

Standard van

Raised van

3.098

3.498

4,999

5,399

0,933

0,968

1.615

1,628

2,283

(1)

1,971 → 2,493

(1)

0,552 → 0,552

(2)

0,160 → 0,166

1,387

1,913

1,387

1.913

1.370

1.167

1.370

1.167

1,391

1,295

1.818

1,295

1.818

2,537

2,937

(1) Unladen
(2) Laden

6.6

DIMENSIONS (in metres)

(3/4)

Combi version

6.7

DIMENSIONS (in metres)

(4/4)

Complete vehicles without recent alterations

COMBI

Standard chassis

Long chassis

Standard combi

Raised combi

Standard combi

With 3rd row

bench seat

Without 3rd

row bench seat

With 3rd row

bench seat

Without 3rd

row bench

seat

With 3rd row

bench seat

Without 3rd row

bench seat

3.098

3.498

4,999

5,399

0,933

0,968

1.615

1,628

2,283

(1)

1,963 → 1,970

(1)

0,546 → 0,553

(2)

0,160→ 0,161

1.369

1.370

1,391

1.306

0,736

1,620

0,736

1,620

1,136

2,020

(1) Unladen
(2) Laden

6.8

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

Versions

1.6 dCi

Engine type

(see engine plate)

R9M

Cubic capacity (cc)

1 598

Type of fuel

Octane rating

Diesel: the label located in the fuel

filler flap indicates authorised fuels.

Spark plugs

–

6.9

WEIGHTS (in kg)

(1/2)

Versions (marketed depending on country)

Standard VAN

Raised VAN

Maximum permissible all-up weight (MMAC)

Gross Train Weight (MTR)

Weights are indicated on the vehicle identification plate (refer to

the information on “Vehicle identification plates” in Section 6)

Braked Trailer Weight*

found by calculating: MTR - MMAC

Unbraked Trailer Weight*

750

Permissible nose weight*

Maximum permissible load on roof

200 (including carrying device)

150 (including carrying device)

* Towing weight (towing a caravan, boat, etc.)
Towing is prohibited when the MTR - MMAC calculation is equal to zero, or when the MTR is equal to zero (or is not listed) on the

identification plate.

– It is important to comply with the towing weights, governed by local legislation in each country and, in particular, laid down in

the Road Traffic Regulations. Contact an approved Dealer about any towing equipment.

– When towing, under no circumstances may the total train weight (vehicle + trailer) be exceeded. However the following is

permitted:

– rear axle MMTA exceeded by no more than 15%,

– maximum MMAC exceeded by no more than 10% or 100 kg (whichever is reached first).

In either case, the maximum speed of the vehicle and trailer must not exceed 48 mph (80 kph), depending on local legislation,

and the tyre pressure must be increased by 0.2 bar (3 PSI).

– The engine output and climbing capability are reduced with altitude. We recommend that the maximum load be reduced by 10%

at an altitude of 1,000 metres and by an additional 10% for each 1,000 metres thereafter.

The weights indicated for a basic vehicle without options: they vary depending on the your vehicle’s equipment. Contact

an approved Dealer.

6.10

WEIGHTS (in kg)

(2/2)

The weights indicated for a basic vehicle without options: they vary depending on the your vehicle’s equipment. Contact

an approved Dealer.

COMBI Versions (versions marketed depend on country)

Maximum permissible all-up weight (MMAC)

Gross Train Weight (MTR)

Weights are indicated on the vehicle identification plate (refer to

the information on “Vehicle identification plates” in Section 6)

Braked Trailer Weight*

found by calculating: MTR - MMAC

Unbraked Trailer Weight*

750

Permissible nose weight*

Maximum permissible load on roof

200 (including carrying device)

* Towing weight (towing a caravan, boat, etc.)

Towing is prohibited when the MTR - MMAC calculation is equal to zero, or when the MTR is equal to zero (or is not listed) on the

identification plate.

– It is important to comply with the towing weights, governed by local legislation in each country and, in particular, laid down in

the Road Traffic Regulations. Contact an approved Dealer about any towing equipment.

– When towing, under no circumstances may the total train weight (vehicle + trailer) be exceeded. However the following is

permitted:

– rear MMTA exceeded by no more than 15%;

– MMAC exceeded by no more than 10% or 100 kg (whichever is reached first).

In both cases, the maximum speed of the vehicle and trailer must not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h), depending on local legisla-

tion, and the tyre pressure must be increased by 0.2 bar (3 PSI).

– The engine output and climbing capability are reduced with altitude. We recommend that the maximum load be reduced by 10%

at an altitude of 1,000 metres and by an additional 10% for each 1,000 metres thereafter.

6.11

Original parts are based on strict specifications and are subject to highly-specialised tests. Therefore, they are of at least the same

level of quality as the parts fitted originally.
If you always fit genuine replacement parts to your vehicle, you will ensure that it performs well. Furthermore, repairs carried out

within the manufacturer’s Network using original parts are guaranteed according to the conditions set out on the reverse of the

repair order.

REPLACEMENT PARTS AND REPAIRS

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