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Renault Austral (2024 year). Manual in english - page 4

LUGGAGE NET (1/2)

A

1

2

4

5

B

3

Depending on the vehicle, this may be

Fitting the luggage net

- attach the two hooks 4 for the net

used when transporting animals or lug-

straps 3 to the anchoring points 5;

behind the front seats

gage to isolate them from the passen-

- adjust the net strap 3 so that it is taut.

ger section.

Inside the vehicle on each side:

Note: the anchoring points 5 are lo-

- lower cover 1 to gain access to the

It can be positioned:

cated under the carpet.

anchoring points for the top part of

- behind the rear seats A;

the luggage net;

- behind the front seats B.

- insert the top rod of net 2 into the an-

choring points;

The luggage net is de-

Do not install the luggage

signed to retain a maximum

net in this position when a

weight of 10 kg.

passenger is occupying a

rear seat

Risk of injury.

3.46

LUGGAGE NET (2/2)

6

6

7

9

8

10

Fitting the luggage net

- fix the net belt hook 8 onto the an-

choring points 9;

behind the rear seats

- adjust net strap 10 so that it is taut.

Inside the vehicle on each side:

- adjust the position of the second row

- push the second row seats fully

seats: ensure that the seatbacks do

forward;

not touch the luggage net.

- lift cover 6 to access the luggage net

upper mounting rail;

- insert upper rod 7 for the net into the

rail;

3.47

ROOF BARS, SPOILER (1/2)

3

1

2

For information on the range of

equipment adapted to your vehi-

cle, we advise you to consult an ap-

proved Dealer.

Refer to the fitting instructions for in-

formation on how to fit roof bars and

Accessing the mounting

Vehicles not fitted with longitudinal

conditions of use.

roof bars

points

Please keep these instructions with

Open the doors to access the fixing

the rest of the vehicle documenta-

Vehicles fitted with longitudinal roof

points 3.

tion.

bars

Maximum permissible load on

The attachment inserts 2 are located on

roof rack ➥ 6.9.

the longitudinal roof bars 1.

If original roof bars, ap-

proved by our Technical

Department, are supplied

with screws, only use these

screws for attaching the roof bars to

the vehicle.

3.48

ROOF BARS, SPOILER (2/2)

Precautions during use

A

Handling the tailgate

Before handling the tailgate, check the

objects and/or accessories (bike rack,

roof box, etc.) fitted to the roof bars:

these must be correctly positioned and

secured, so as not to hinder the opera-

tion of the tailgate.

Spoiler A

It is prohibited to attach any

carrying equipment (bike

rack, luggage box etc.)

resting against the spoiler

or tailgate. To install a carrying

device on your vehicle, contact an

Approved Dealer.

3.49

BONNET (1/2)

3

3

1

2

To open the bonnet, open a door and

Unlocking the bonnet catch

Opening the bonnet

pull the 1 handle, located on the left-

To unlock, push the lever 2 to the left as

Lift the bonnet, guiding it up, and it

hand side of the dashboard.

you open the bonnet.

will rest in position with the help of two

struts 3.

Before carrying out any op-

Please note when work-

eration in the engine com-

ing close to the engine that

partment, you must switch

it may be hot. The engine

off the ignition.

cooling fan may also start

When working in the engine

at any moment. The



label

compartment, ensure that

in the engine compartment reminds

the windscreen wiper stalk

you of this.

Do not press down on the

is in the park position.

bonnet: there is a risk that

Risk of injury.

Risk of injury.

the bonnet may accidentally

close.

4.2

BONNET (2/2)

Closing the bonnet

Before closing the bonnet, make sure

that nothing has been left in the engine

compartment.

To close the bonnet again, hold it in

the middle and release it around 30 cm

above the closed position.

If necessary, press down along the

Ensure that the bonnet is

bonnet to lock completely.

properly locked.

Check that nothing is pre-

venting the catch from lock-

ing (gravel, cloth, etc.).

After any procedure in the

engine compartment, make

sure that you do not forget

anything (cloth, tools, etc.).

These may damage the engine or

cause a fire.

In the event of even a slight

impact involving the radi-

ator grille or bonnet, have

the bonnet lock checked by

an approved dealer as soon as pos-

Never handle the struts when

sible.

closing the bonnet.

4.3

ENGINE OIL LEVEL: general information (1/2)

It is normal for an engine to use oil for

Reading the oil level

lubrication and cooling of moving parts

The oil level should be read with the ve-

and it is normal to top up the level be-

hicle on level ground, after the engine

tween oil changes.

has been switched off for some time.

However, contact your approved

The dipstick must be used to read

Dealer if more than 0.5 litres is being

the exact oil level and make sure that

consumed every 600 miles (1,000 km)

the maximum level has not been ex-

after the running in period.

ceeded (risk of engine damage).

Oil change frequency: check the oil

Depending on the vehicle, the instru-

level from time to time and certainly

ment panel display only alerts the driver

before any long journey to avoid the

when the oil level is at its minimum.

risk of damaging your engine.

Filling and/or checking

the oil level: when topping

up or checking the oil level,

ensure that no oil leaks onto

the engine components. Do not

forget to properly close the cap and

refit the dipstick to prevent any oil

spatter on hot engine components.

Fire hazard.

Exceeding the maximum

Adding engine oil

engine oil level

Use a funnel or protect the

Under no circumstances

filling neck area to avoid

should maximum filling

engine oil escaping on to a

level B be exceeded: this could

hot part of the engine compartment

damage the engine and the an-

or a sensitive part (e.g. electrical

ti-pollution system. If the oil level ex-

components).

ceeds the maximum level, do not

Before carrying out any

start your vehicle and contact an

Fire hazard.

action in the engine com-

approved dealer.

partment, you must switch

off the ignition. ➥ 2.3.

4.4

ENGINE OIL LEVEL: general information (2/2)

B

A

C

B

A

- Remove the dipstick and wipe with a

Depending on the vehicle, it is neces-

clean, lint-free cloth;

sary to lock the oil dipstick: push the

dipstick as far as it will go, then rotate it

- push the dipstick in as far as it will

to lock it (movement C).

go;

- take out the dipstick again;

- read the level: it should never fall

below the “MINI” mark A and never

exceed the “MAXI” B mark.

Once the level has been read, push the

dipstick in as far as it will go.

4.5

ENGINE OIL LEVEL: topping up, filling, oil change (1/3)

1

1

2

2

Before carrying out any

action in the engine com-

Topping up/filling

- wait for approximately 20 minutes to

partment, you must switch

allow the oil to flow into the engine;

The vehicle must be parked on level

off the ignition. ➥ 2.3.

ground and the engine should be cold

- check the level using the dipstick 2

(for instance, before the engine is

(as described above).

started up for the first time in the day).

Once the level has been read, remem-

- Unscrew cap 1;

ber to insert the dipstick as far as it

Adding engine oil

will go and, depending on the vehicle,

- top up the level (capacity between

Use a funnel or protect the

turn it a quarter of a turn to lock it. Fully

“MINI” and “MAXI” of the gauge 2

filling neck area to avoid

tighten the cap-dipstick. ➥ 4.4.

and between 0.9 to 2 litres according

engine oil escaping on to a

to the engine);

hot part of the engine compartment

or a sensitive part (e.g. electrical

components).

Fire hazard.

Do not exceed the “MAXI” level

and do not forget to refit the cap 1

and the dipstick 2.

4.6

ENGINE OIL LEVEL: topping up, filling, oil change (2/3)

Oil change

Service interval: refer to the mainte-

nance document for your vehicle.

Oil change capacity

Please refer to the maintenance doc-

Filling and/or checking

ument for your vehicle, or contact an

the oil level: when topping

authorised dealer. Always check the

up or checking the oil level,

engine oil level using the dipstick, as

ensure that no oil leaks onto

explained previously (it should never

the engine components. Do not

fall below the “MINI”, or be over the

forget to properly close the cap and

“MAXI” level on the dipstick).

refit the dipstick to prevent any oil

spatter on hot engine components.

Engine oil grade

Fire hazard.

Consult your approved dealer at

once if you notice an abnormal or

Refer to the maintenance document for

repeated drop in any of the fluid

your vehicle.

levels.

When working in the engine

compartment, ensure that

the windscreen wiper stalk

is in the park position.

Please note when work-

ing close to the engine that

Risk of injury.

it may be hot. The engine

cooling fan may also start

at any moment. The



label

in the engine compartment reminds

Engine oil change: if you

you of this.

are changing the oil when

the engine is hot, be careful

Risk of injury.

not to scald yourself if the

oil overflows.

4.7

LEVELS, FILTERS (1/4)

 Combustion engine

1

air turbocharging coolant 3

(depending on the vehicle)

When working in the engine

compartment, ensure that

2

Check the level of coolants 1, 2

3

the windscreen wiper stalk

and 3

is in the park position.

With the engine switched off and on

Risk of injury.

level ground, the level when cold must

be between the “MINI” and “MAXI”

marks on coolant reservoir 1. Top this

level up when cold before it reaches

Please note when work-

the “MINI” mark.

ing close to the engine that

it may be hot. The engine

cooling fan may also start



Combustion engine

at any moment. The



label

in the engine compartment reminds

coolant 1

you of this.

Risk of injury.

 Electric traction system

coolant 2 (depending on the

vehicle)

Consult your approved dealer at

This system is different to that of the

once if you notice an abnormal or

combustion engine. It is used for cool-

repeated drop in any of the fluid

ing the electric motor.

levels.

No operations should be

carried out on the cooling

Before carrying out any

circuit when the engine is

action in the engine com-

hot.

partment, you must switch

off the ignition. ➥ 2.3.

Risk of burns.

4.9

LEVELS, FILTERS (2/4)

Frequency of checking coolant level

Check the coolant level regularly

(very severe damage is likely to be

When working in the engine

caused to the engine if it runs out of

compartment, ensure that

coolant).

the windscreen wiper stalk

If the level needs to be topped up, only

is in the park position.

use products approved by our Technical

Department which ensure:

Risk of injury.

- protection against freezing;

- an anti-corrosion protection for the

cooling system.

Replacement interval

Please note when work-

Refer to the Maintenance Document for

ing close to the engine that

your vehicle.

it may be hot. The engine

cooling fan may also start

label

at any moment. The



in the engine compartment reminds

you of this.

Risk of injury.

Consult your approved dealer at

once if you notice an abnormal or

repeated drop in any of the fluid

levels.

No operations should be

carried out on the cooling

Before carrying out any

circuit when the engine is

action in the engine com-

hot.

partment, you must switch

off the ignition. ➥ 2.3.

Risk of burns.

4.10

LEVELS, FILTERS (3/4)

Level 4

It is normal for the level to drop as the

brake shoes become worn, but it must

never drop lower than the “MINI" warn-

ing line.

If you wish to check the disc and drum

wear yourself, you should obtain the

4

document explaining the checking pro-

cedure from the manufacturer’s net-

work or website.

Topping up

After any operation on the hydraulic cir-

cuit, a specialist must replace the brake

fluid.

Only use fluids approved by our



Brake fluid

Technical Department (and taken from

a sealed container).

This should be checked frequently,

and immediately if you notice even the

Replacement interval

slightest loss in braking efficiency.

Refer to the Maintenance Document for

The level should be read with the engine

your vehicle.

switched off and on level ground.

Please note when work-

ing close to the engine that

it may be hot. The engine

cooling fan may also start

at any moment. The



label

in the engine compartment reminds

you of this.

Consult your approved dealer at

Risk of injury.

once if you notice an abnormal or

repeated drop in any of the fluid

levels.

4.11

LEVELS, FILTERS (4/4)

Liquid

Filters

Windscreen washer fluid. In winter, use

The replacement of filter components

anti-freeze product. Use products rec-

(air filter, cabin filter, diesel filter, etc.)

ommended by an authorised dealer.

is scheduled in the maintenance opera-

tions for your vehicle.

Note: do not use pure water (risk of

5

damage to the priming pump, limescale

Replacement intervals for filter el-

building up on the pump and the jets).

ements: refer to the Maintenance

Document for your vehicle.

Jets

To adjust the height of the windscreen

washer jets, please consult an author-

ised dealer.

When working in the engine

compartment, ensure that

the windscreen wiper stalk

 Windscreen washer

is in the park position.

reservoir

Risk of injury.

Topping up

With the engine switched off, open the

cap 5. Fill until you can see the fluid,

then replace the cap.

Please note when work-

ing close to the engine that

Note: check the reservoir level regu-

it may be hot. The engine

larly and top up the liquid before taking

cooling fan may also start

a trip.

at any moment. The



label

Before carrying out any

in the engine compartment reminds

action in the engine com-

you of this.

partment, you must switch

Risk of injury.

off the ignition. ➥ 2.3.

4.12

TYRE PRESSURE (1/2)

A

A

B

B

H

D

E

A

C

D

E

H

D

E

C

D

E

F

G

F

Label A

B: dimension of the tyres fitted to the

B: dimension of the tyres fitted to the

vehicle.

vehicle.

Open the door to read it.

H: intended driving speed.

C: load under which the vehicle is de-

Tyre pressures should be checked

signed to be driven (driver with or

when the tyres are cold.

D: front tyre pressure.

without passengers, luggage, etc.).

If the tyre pressures cannot be checked

E: rear tyre pressure.

D: front tyre pressure.

when the tyres are cold, increase the

F: tyre pressure for the emergency

pressures by 0.2 to 0.3 bar (or 3 PSI).

E: rear tyre pressure.

spare wheel.

Never deflate a hot tyre.

F: tyre pressure for the emergency

spare wheel.

G: emergency spare wheel dimensions.

4.13

TYRE PRESSURE (2/2)

Vehicle fitted with a tyre pressure

Tyre safety and chain fitting: for infor-

loss warning system

mation on servicing conditions and, de-

pending on the vehicle version, the use

In the event of under-inflation (punc-

of chains. ➥ 5.12.



tures, under-inflation etc.), the

warning light appears on the instrument

panel. ➥ 2.39.

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 speed rating at least

equal to those of the original

tyres, or conform to those recom-

mended by an authorised dealer.

Failure to heed these instructions

Vehicles used fully laden

could endanger your safety and

(Maximum Permissible

affect your vehicle’s roadworthi-

All-up Weight) and towing

ness.

a trailer

Risk of loss of control of the ve-

The maximum speed must be lim-

hicle.

ited to 62 mph (100 km/h) and the

tyre pressure increased by 0.2 bar

(3 psi) ➥ 6.9.

Risk of tyre blowouts.

4.14

12 VOLT BATTERY (1/2)

Depending on the vehicle, a system

continuously checks the battery charge

status. If this decreases, the “Battery

1

Now In Standby Mode” message ap-

pears on the instrument panel followed

by “Battery Low Start Engine”. In this

case, start the engine and the message

on the instrument panel will disappear.

Note: the message “Battery Now In

Standby Mode” may be displayed after

5 to 30 minutes of vehicle use with the

engine stopped to warn the user that

power consuming functions (interior

lighting, radio, navigation, ventilation,

accessories power supply, etc.) may be

automatically cut off.

Battery 1 does not require any mainte-

Before carrying out any

nance. You should not open it or add

The charge status of your battery can

action in the engine com-

any fluid.

decrease especially if you use your ve-

partment, you must switch

hicle:

off the ignition. ➥ 2.3.

- for short journeys;

Handle the battery 1 with

care as it contains sulphuric

- for driving in town;

acid which must not come

- when the temperature drops;

into contact with the eyes

Please note when work-

or skin. If it does, wash the affected

- after extended use of energy-con-

ing close to the engine that

area with plenty of cold water. If

suming devices (radio, etc.) with the

it may be hot. In addition,

necessary, consult a doctor.

engine switched off.

the engine cooling fan may

Ensure that naked flames, red hot

start at any moment. The



objects and sparks do not come into

warning light in the engine compart-

contact with the battery as there is a

ment reminds you of this.

risk of explosion.

Risk of injury.

4.15

12 VOLT BATTERY (2/2)

A

2

3

4

1

For your own safety and for

the proper operation of the

vehicle's electrical equip-

ment (lights, windscreen

wipers, ABS, etc.), any intervention

on the battery (removal, disconnec-

tion, etc.) must categorically be per-

The battery 1 is located in the vehicle

Label A

formed by a specialist professional.

luggage compartment (depending on

Observe the indications on the battery:

the vehicle) ➥ 0.10.

Risk of serious burns or electric

- 2 naked flames and smoking are for-

shocks.

bidden;

You must respect the replacement

- 3 eye protection required;

intervals (without exceeding them)

as stated in the maintenance doc-

- 4 keep away from children;

ument.

- 5 explosive materials;

The battery is a specific type.

- 6 refer to the handbook;

Please ensure it is replaced with the

– 7 corrosive materials.

same type.

Call an approved Dealer.

4.16

SECONDARY 12 V BATTERY

A

2

3

4

1

7

6

5

For your own safety and for

Depending on the vehicle, a secondary

Label A

the proper operation of the

battery 1 is located under the front pas-

vehicle's electrical equip-

The A label is located on the battery 1:

senger seat in a specific compartment:

ment (lights, windscreen

it supplies the energy required to oper-

- 2 naked flames and smoking are for-

wipers, ABS, etc.), any intervention

ate some equipment.

bidden;

on the battery (removal, disconnec-

- 3 eye protection required;

tion, etc.) must categorically be per-

The secondary battery 1 does not re-

formed by a specialist professional.

quire any maintenance. You should

- 4 keep away from children;

not open it or add any fluid.

Risk of serious burns or electric

- 5 flammable materials;

shocks.

- 6 please consult the vehicle user

The battery is a specific type.

manual;

Please ensure it is replaced with the

- 7 corrosive substances.

same type.

Call an approved Dealer.

4.17

SECONDARY 48 V BATTERY

Note: to ensure its performance and

2

3

4

5

proper operation, the secondary bat-

tery 1 is fully recharged during driving,

1

at regular intervals (approximately once

every two months).

On such occasions, you may experi-

ence a temporary decrease in power

and/or engine braking. This is com-

pletely normal.

10

9

8

7

6

For your own safety and for

Depending on the vehicle, a secondary

Label A

the proper operation of the

battery 1 is located in a specific com-

vehicle's electrical equip-

The A label is located on the battery 1:

partment under the body: it supplies the

ment (lights, windscreen

energy required to operate some equip-

- 2 hazardous electrical voltage;

wipers, ABS, etc.), any intervention

ment.

- 3 risk of explosion;

on the battery (removal, disconnec-

tion, etc.) must categorically be per-

The secondary battery 1 does not re-

- 4 corrosive materials;

formed by a specialist professional.

quire any maintenance. You should

- 5 Naked flames and smoking prohib-

not open it or add any fluid.

Risk of serious burns or electric

ited;

shocks.

- 6 do not dispose of as rubbish;

The battery is a specific type.

- 7 recyclable materials;

Please ensure it is replaced with the

same type.

- 8 eye protection required;

Call an approved Dealer.

- 9 please consult the vehicle user

manual;

– 10 keep away from children.

4.18

PUNCTURE, EMERGENCY SPARE WHEEL (1/3)

B

C

A

In case of puncture

Vehicle fitted with a tyre pressure

loss warning system

Depending on the vehicle, the following

may be available:

In the event of under-inflation (punc-

- a tyre inflation kit ➥ 5.5 located

tures, under-inflation etc.), the



under the mobile floor A;

warning light appears on the instrument

panel. ➥ 2.39.

or

- a tool kit B and an emergency

If the vehicle is parked on

spare wheel C (refer to the following

the hard shoulder, you must

pages).

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.

5.2

PUNCTURE, EMERGENCY SPARE WHEEL (2/3)

1

E

D

F

Special features of the E-Tech

Vehicle fitted with a tyre pressure

monitoring system

full hybrid version

In the event of under-inflation (punc-

Depending on the vehicle, the following

may be available:

tures, under-inflation etc.), the



- a tyre inflation kit D ➥ 5.5 located

warning light appears on the instrument

under the luggage compartment

panel ➥ 2.44.

carpet 1;

If the vehicle is parked on

or

the hard shoulder, you must

warn other road users of

- a tool kit E and an emergency

your vehicle’s presence

spare wheel F (refer to the following

with a warning triangle or with other

pages).

devices as per the legislation apply-

ing to the country you are in.

5.3

PUNCTURE, EMERGENCY SPARE WHEEL (3/3)

G

H

If the emergency spare

wheel has been stored

for several years, have it

2

2

checked by your Dealer to

ensure that it is safe to use.

Vehicle fitted with an emergency

spare wheel that differs from the

other wheels:

-

Never fit more than one emer-

gency spare wheel to the same

vehicle.

-

Replace the emergency spare

wheel as soon as possible with

a wheel identical to the original

one.

Emergency spare wheel

Note: in the absence of an emergency

-

When this is fitted to the vehicle,

(configurations G and H)

spare wheel or tyre inflation kit, do not

which must only be a temporary

load the bottom of the luggage com-

To get to it:

measure, the driving speed must

partment.

not exceed the speed indicated

- open the boot;

Depending on the vehicle, the tool kit

on the label on the wheel.

- lift the movable floor;

is located on the left of the emergency

–

Fitting an emergency spare

spare wheel under the movable floor.

wheel may alter the way the ve-

- unscrew the central mounting 2 in

hicle usually runs. Avoid sudden

the centre of the emergency spare

acceleration or deceleration and

wheel;

reduce your speed when corner-

- remove the emergency spare wheel.

ing.

-

If you need to use snow chains,

fit the emergency spare wheel to

the rear axle and check the tyre

pressure.

5.4

TYRE INFLATION KIT (1/3)

Do not attempt to use the

The kit is only approved for

B

inflation kit if the tyre has

inflating the tyres of the ve-

been damaged as a result

hicle originally equipped

of driving with a puncture.

with the kit.

You should therefore carefully check

It must never be used to inflate

A

the condition of the tyre sidewalls

the tyres of another vehicle, or any

before any operation.

other inflatable object (rubber ring,

rubber boat, etc.).

Driving with underinflated, flat or

punctured tyres can be dangerous

Avoid spillage on skin when han-

and may make the tyre impossible

dling the repair product bottle. If

to repair.

droplets do leak out, rinse them off

with plenty of water.

This repair is temporary.

Keep the repair kit away from chil-

A tyre which has been punctured

dren.

should always be inspected (and re-

paired, where possible) as soon as

Do not dispose of the empty bottle

The kit repairs tyres when

possible by a specialist.

in the countryside. Return it to your

tread A has been dam-

approved dealer or to a recycling or-

aged by objects smaller

When taking a tyre which has been

ganisation.

than 6 mm. It cannot repair

repaired using this kit to be replaced,

all types of puncture, such as cuts

you must inform the specialist.

The bottle has a limited service

larger than 6 mm, or cuts in tyre

life which is indicated on its label.

When driving, vibration may be felt

sidewall B etc.

Check the expiry date.

due to the presence of the repair

Ensure also that the wheel rim is in

product injected into the tyre.

Contact an approved dealer to re-

good condition.

place the inflation tube and repair

product bottle.

Do not pull out the foreign body

causing the puncture if it is still in

the tyre.

5.5

TYRE INFLATION KIT (2/3)

Engine running, handbrake applied:

If a minimum pressure of 1.8 bar is

not reached after 15 minutes, repair

- disconnect any accessories con-

is not possible; do not drive the ve-

nected to the vehicle’s accessories

hicle but contact an approved dealer.

sockets;

1

- on vehicles fitted with a towing

device, disconnect the towbar

socket, if any;

- refer to the information on the in-

flation kit compressor located in

the luggage compartment of the ve-

hicle and follow the instructions;

Before using this kit, park

- inflate the tyre to the recommended

the vehicle at a sufficient

pressure ➥ 4.13;

distance from traffic, switch

- after a maximum of 15 minutes, stop

on the hazard warning

Depending on the vehicle, in the event

inflating and read the pressure (on

lights, apply the handbrake, ask all

of a puncture, use the kit located in the

pressure gauge 1).

passengers to leave the vehicle and

luggage compartment or underneath

keep them away from traffic.

Note: while the bottle is emptying

the movable floor.

(approximately 30 seconds), the

Vehicle fitted with a tyre pressure

pressure gauge 1 will briefly indicate

loss warning system

a pressure of 6 bar, then the pres-

sure drops;

In the event of under-inflation (punc-

– adjust the pressure.

If the vehicle is parked on

tures, under-inflation etc.), the



the hard shoulder, you must

warning light appears on the instrument

warn other road users of

panel. ➥ 2.39.

your vehicle’s presence

with a warning triangle or with other

devices as per the legislation apply-

ing to the country you are in.

5.6

TYRE INFLATION KIT (3/3)

- Start immediately and drive at a

speed between 12 to 37 mph (20

to 60 km/h) in order to distribute the

product evenly in the tyre; after driv-

ing a distance of 2 miles (3 km), stop

2

and check the pressure.

Please be aware that a

- If the pressure is higher than 1.3 bar

poorly tightened or miss-

but lower than the recommended

ing valve cap can make the

pressure (refer to the label affixed to

tyres less airtight and may

the edge of the driver’s door), adjust

lead to pressure loss.

it. Otherwise, contact an approved

Always use valve caps identical to

dealer: the tyre cannot be repaired.

those fitted originally and tighten

them fully.

Precautions when using the

kit

Once the tyre is correctly inflated,

The kit should not be operated for more

remove the kit: unscrew the inflation

than 15 consecutive minutes.

adapter slowly from the container 2 to

The container must be replaced after

Following repair with the kit,

prevent any product spatter and store

the first use even if liquid remains

do not travel further than

the container in plastic packaging to

inside.

120 miles (200 km). In addi-

prevent product leaks.

tion, reduce your speed and

- Affix the driving recommendation

under no circumstances exceed

label (located under the container) to

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

the dashboard where the driver can

which you must affix in a prominent

see it.

position on the dashboard, reminds

- Put the kit away.

you of this.

Nothing should be placed

- At the end of this initial inflation op-

around the driver’s feet

Depending on the country or local

eration, air will still escape from the

as such objects may slide

legislation, a tyre repaired with the

tyre. You must drive a short distance

under the pedals during

inflation kit may need to be replaced.

in order to seal the hole.

sudden braking manoeuvres and

obstruct their use.

5.7

TOOLS

Wheel bolt guide 3

1

To finish loosening or starting to tighten

the wheel bolts.

Towing hitch 4

6

➥ 5.34

Wheelbrace 5

5

Locks or unlocks the wheel bolts and

A

tow eye 5.

2

Lever 6

3

This tightens or releases the tow eye 4.

4

The tools included in the tool kit A may

Jack 1

vary depending on the vehicle.

Fold it correctly before refitting it in its

After use, ensure the tools are correctly

housing (ensure that the wheelbrace is

stored.

correctly positioned).

Hubcap tool 2

This tool is used to remove the wheel

trims.

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: risk of injury.

If bolts are supplied with the emergency spare wheel, you must use these bolts only for 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

WHEEL TRIMS - WHEEL

1

A

2

B

C

D

If necessary, remove the wheel trim.

Remove the wheel trim using hubcap

tool 1 (located in the tool kit) by en-

gaging the hook in the opening near

valve 2.

To refit it, align it with valve 2. Push the

retaining hooks in fully, starting with

side A near the valve, followed by B

Do not leave the tools un-

and C, finishing at D opposite the valve.

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 position

it correctly in its housing.

Risk of injury.

5.9

CHANGING A WHEEL (1/2)

Vehicles equipped with a jack

Start cranking the jack by hand, posi-

tioning the 6 jack support plate in the

4

and wheelbrace

5

slightly indented groove underneath

3

If necessary, remove the wheel trim.

the vehicle, located between the two

Use the wheelbrace 1 to slacken off the

notches 5 and in the direction of the

wheel bolts. Position it so as to be able

arrow 3.

to push from above.

Continue to crank the jack so that the

6

Position the jack 2 horizontally: the jack

baseplate is correctly positioned (it

head must be lined up with the sill clos-

should be underneath the vehicle and

est to the wheel concerned, between

aligned with the jack head).

the notches 4.

Turn it a few times to lift the wheel off

If changing a rear wheel, before posi-

the ground.

1

tioning the jack, remove the 3 cover by

pulling it downwards (once the wheel

2

change is complete, do not forget to

refit the 3 cover).

The 3 cover is present on both sides of

Switch on the hazard warn-

the vehicle.

ing lights.

Keep the vehicle away from

traffic and on a level surface

where it will not slip.

Apply the parking brake and engage

If the vehicle is parked on

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

the hard shoulder, you must

matic transmissions).

warn other road users of

your vehicle’s presence

Ask all the passengers to leave the

with a warning triangle or with other

vehicle and keep them away from

devices as per the legislation apply-

traffic.

ing to the country you are in.

5.10

TYRES (1/3)

Tyre and wheel safety

Tyre pressures

The tyres are the only contact between

Adhere to the tyre pressures (including

the vehicle and the road, so it is essen-

the emergency spare wheel). The tyre

tial to keep them in good condition.

pressures should be checked at least

2

You must make sure that your tyres

once a month and additionally before

con- form to local road traffic regula-

any long journey (refer to the label af-

tions.

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

1

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 wear warning strips 1

Incorrect tyre pressures

which are indicators moulded into

lead to abnormal tyre wear

the tread at several points.

and unusually hot running.

When the tyre tread has been worn

These are factors which

to the level of the warning strips, they

may seriously affect safety and lead

become visible 2: it is then necessary

to:

to replace your tyres because the tread

rubber is now only 1.6 mm deep at

- poor road holding;

most, resulting in poor road holding

- risk of bursting or tread separa-

on wet roads.

tion.

An overloaded vehicle, long journeys

The pressure depends on the load

by motorway, particularly in very hot

Incidents which occur when

and the speed of use. Adjust the

weather, or continual driving on poorly

driving, such as striking the

pressure according to the condi-

surfaced minor roads will lead to more

kerb, may damage the tyres

tions of use (refer to the label affixed

rapid tyre wear and affect safety.

and wheel rims, and could

to the edge of the driver’s door).

also lead to misalignment of the

front or rear axle geometry. In this

case, have the condition of these

checked by an approved dealer.

5.12

TYRES (2/3)

Pressures should be checked when the

Vehicle fitted with a tyre pressure

Fitting new tyres

tyres are cold; ignore higher pressures

loss warning system

which may be reached in hot weather

In the event of under-inflation (punc-

or following a fast journey.

tures, under-inflation etc.), the



If tyre pressures cannot be checked

warning light appears on the instrument

when the tyres are cold, assume an in-

panel. ➥ 2.39.

crease of 0.2 to 0.3 bar (or 3 PSI).

Never deflate a hot tyre.

Emergency spare wheel

For your safety, please re-

➥ 5.2, ➥ 5.10.

spect the speed limit.

When they need to be re-

Changing wheels around

placed, only tyres of the

This practice is not recommended.

same make, size, type and profile

should be used on a single axle.

They must either have a load ca-

pacity and speed rating at least

equal to those of the original

tyres, or be recommended by an

authorised dealer.

Failure to heed these instructions

could endanger your safety and

Please be aware that a

affect your vehicle’s roadworthi-

poorly tightened or miss-

ness.

ing valve cap can make the

Risk of loss of control of the ve-

tyres less airtight and lead

hicle.

to pressure loss.

Always use valve caps identical to

those fitted originally and tighten

them fully.

5.13

FRONT HEADLIGHTS: replacing the bulbs

LED main beam headlights 3

Please see an authorised dealer.

1

2

3

Your vehicle is fitted with LED lights,

contact an Approved Dealer to replace

them.

LED side lights/daytime

running lights/direction

Any operation on (or modi-

indicator lights 1

fication to) the electrical

system must be performed

Please see an authorised dealer.

by an approved dealer

since an incorrect connection might

LED dipped beam

damage the electrical equipment

headlights 2

(harness, components and in partic-

ular the alternator). In addition, your

Please see an authorised dealer.

Dealer has all the parts required for

fitting these units.

5.15

REAR LIGHTS AND SIDE LIGHTS: replacing bulbs (1/2)

1

2

3

LED side light/brake light 1

LED direction indicators 2

Fog lights and LED reversing

Consult an approved dealer

Consult an approved dealer

lights 3

Consult an approved dealer

5.16

REAR LIGHTS AND SIDE LIGHTS: replacing bulbs (2/2)

4

6

5

High-level LED brake light 4

LED number plate lights 5

LED side repeaters 6

Consult an approved dealer.

Consult an approved Dealer.

Consult an approved dealer.

5.17

INTERIOR LIGHTS: changing bulbs (1/2)

1

2

3

Reading lights 1, 2 and 3

Consult an authorised dealer.

5.18

INTERIOR LIGHTS: changing bulbs (2/2)

4

5

Courtesy mirror lights 4

Luggage compartment light 5

Please consult an authorised dealer.

Unclip the luggage compartment light 5

by pressing the tab on its left side (using

a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar).

Remove the bulb concerned.

Bulb type: W5W.

5.19

“HANDS-FREE” CARD: battery (1/2)

1

A

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-

2

tact.

Replacing the battery

When refitting, proceed in the reverse

If they need to be replaced,

order, then press one of the buttons on

be sure to use the same

When the message “Keycard Battery

the card four times, close to the vehicle:

or equivalent type of bat-

Low” appears on the instrument panel,

the next time the vehicle is started, the

tery (consult an Approved

replace the battery in the card:

message will disappear.

Dealer).

- slide the rear casing 1 downwards

while pressing on zone A;

Check that the cover is clipped shut.

- remove the battery cover 2;

Note: Do not touch the electronic circuit

- remove the battery by pressing on

or contacts on the card when replacing

one side and lifting the other;

the battery.

When replacing:

- replace it according to the direc-

tion and template shown inside the

- make sure that the batter-

cover.

ies are correctly inserted.

Risk of explosion.

- if the flap does not close correctly,

do not use and keep out of reach

of children.

5.20

12 VOLT BATTERY: troubleshooting (3/6)

2

3

1

Battery in the engine compartment

The battery is not directly accessible.

Use the terminal 1 (+) and the termi-

nal 2 (-) in the engine compartment.

Raise the cover 3 of the terminal 1 (+).

5.24

12 VOLT BATTERY: troubleshooting (4/6)

Start the engine of the vehicle and run it

at an intermediate engine speed.

2

If your vehicle’s engine does not start

1

immediately, switch off the ignition and

wait a few seconds before repeating

B

the operation.

With the engine running, disconnect

the A and B cables in the reverse order

A

(2 - 4 - 5 - 1).

Reposition the cover 3 of the termi-

nal 1 (+).

5

4

Battery in the engine compartment

(continued)

Attach the positive cable A to the ter-

minal 1 (+) then to the terminal 5 (+) of

the battery supplying the current.

Attach the negative cable B to the ter-

minal 4 (-) of the battery supplying the

current and then to the terminal 2 (-).

Check that there is no con-

tact between leads A and B

and that the positive lead A

is not touching any metal

parts on the vehicle supplying the

current.

Risk of injury and/or damage to

the vehicle.

5.25

12 VOLT BATTERY: troubleshooting (5/6)

6

8

7

Battery in the luggage compartment

Use the terminal 6 (-) and the termi-

(E-Tech full hybrid version)

nal 7 (+) in the engine compartment.

The battery is not directly accessible.

Raise the cover 8 of the terminal 7 (+).

You must use the remote terminals.

It is forbidden to disconnect

the positive cable in the

engine compartment.

Risk of the engine start-

ing inadvertently.

Risk of burns by projection of

sparks.

5.26

12 VOLT BATTERY: troubleshooting (6/6)

Start the engine of the vehicle and run it

at an intermediate engine speed.

7

If your vehicle’s engine does not start

immediately, switch off the ignition and

wait a few seconds before repeating

6

the operation.

With the engine running, disconnect

the A and B cables in the reverse order

(6- 4 - 5 - 7).

A

B

Reposition the cover 8 of the termi-

nal 7 (+).

5

4

Battery in the luggage compartment

(continued)

(E-Tech full hybrid version)

Attach the positive cable A to the termi-

nal 7 (+), then to the terminal 5 (+) of

the battery supplying the current.

Attach the negative cable B to the ter-

minal 4 (-) of the battery supplying the

Check that there is no con-

current and then to the terminal 6 (-).

tact between leads A and B

and that the positive lead A

is not touching any metal

parts on the vehicle supplying the

current.

Risk of injury and/or damage to

the vehicle.

5.27

FUSES (1/3)

1

B

A

2

3

4

5

6

Fuse boxes

Passenger compartment fuses B

Remove the fuse using the tweezers 4

provided on the fuse panel.

If any electrical component does not

The fuses are located behind a flap 2 in

work, check the condition of the fuses.

the glovebox 3.

Do not pull the 5 component (risk of de-

activation of some vehicle equipment).

Unclip the access flap 2.

Passenger compartment fuses A

Replacement fuses are available in

Unclip the access flap 1.

area 6.

Check the fuse in question and replace it, if necessary, by a fuse of the

same rating.

To comply with current legislation, or

If a fuse is fitted with too high a rating, it may cause the electrical circuit

as a precaution, you can obtain an

to overheat (risk of fire) in the event of an item of equipment using an ex-

emergency kit from your approved

cessive amount of current.

dealer containing a set of spare

bulbs and fuses.

5.29

FUSES (3/3)

C

Fuses in engine compartment C

Please note when work-

ing close to the engine that

Some functions are protected by fuses

it may be hot. In addition,

located in the engine compartment

the engine cooling fan may

(unit C).

However, because of their reduced

start at any moment. The



accessibility, we advise you to have

warning light in the engine compart-

your fuses replaced by an approved

ment reminds you of this.

Dealer.

Risk of injury.

Before carrying out any

action in the engine com-

partment, you must switch

off the ignition. ➥ 2.3.

5.31

WIPER BLADES: replacement (1/2)

A

B

1

2

3

4

Replacing the windscreen

To refit

wiper blades 2

To refit the wiper blade 2, insert it in its

To replace the wipers, first put them in

housing in the arm 3, then clip it until

the service positionB.

you hear a click. Make sure that the

With the ignition on and the engine

blade is correctly locked in position.

stopped:

To return the blades to lowered posi-

- set the stalk 1 to position A twice in

Check the condition of the wiper

tion, make sure that the blades are

succession (single sweep): the wiper

blades. You are responsible for their

folded down onto the windscreen then

blades will stop in the service posi-

service life:

set the 1 stalk to position A (single

tion B away from the bonnet;

- clean the blades, windscreen and

sweep): the windscreen wiper blades

- lift the wiper arm 3;

rear screen regularly with soapy

will fold into the bonnet when the igni-

- lower the 4 tab then remove the

water;

tion is switched on.

blade 2.

- 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.

5.32

WIPER BLADES: replacement (2/2)

To refit

To refit the wiper blade, proceed in re-

verse order to removal. Make sure that

the blade is correctly locked in position.

5

C

- In frosty weather, make

6

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

Rear screen wiper blade 5

as soon as they begin to lose ef-

Stalk in stop position (deactivated):

ficiency (approximately once a

year).

- lift the wiper arm 6;

When changing the blade, when it

- turn the blade horizontally 5 (move-

has been removed, do not let the

Check the condition of the wiper

ment C) until it unclips;

wiper arm fall against the window:

blades.

- remove the blade by pulling it.

risk of breaking the window.

- clean the blades, windscreen and

rear screen regularly with soapy

water;

- do not use them when the wind-

screen or rear screen are dry;

Before changing the rear

wiper blade, make sure the

- free them from the windscreen or

stalk is in the stop position

rear screen when they have not

(deactivated).

been used for a long time.

Risk of injury.

5.33

TOWING: breakdown (3/4)

Only use the front 4 and rear 8 towing

A

B

points

(never use the drive shafts or any other

part of the vehicle). These towing points

may only be used for pulling. They must

1

2

never be used for lifting the vehicle di-

2

rectly or indirectly.

3

6

4

4

5

5

Access to towing points

Front towing point B

Depending on the vehicle, to open

Front towing point A

the 6 flap it is necessary to insert the

Press zone 1 and keep depressed

key integrated in the “hands-free” card

while pulling zone 3 to open flap 2.

into the 6 notch in order to pull it ➥ 1.27.

When the engine is stopped,

steering and braking assist-

ance are not operational.

5.36

TOWING: breakdown (4/4)

7

8

11

10

Ensure that the towing eye

9

is bolted correctly.

Risk of losing the towed

object.

Rear towing point

Press zone 10 and keep depressed

- Use a rigid towing bar.

while pulling zone 7 to open flap 11.

If a rope or cable is used

Tighten the towing hitch 9 fully: first

(where the law allows this),

by hand until it stops, then finish by

the vehicle being towed

locking it with the wheel brace or, de-

must be able to brake.

pending on the vehicle, the lever.

-

A vehicle must not be towed if it is

not fit to be driven.

Only use the towing hitch 9 and the

-

Avoid accelerating or braking

wheelbrace or lever provided with the

suddenly when towing, as this

tools. ➥ 5.8.

may result in damage being

caused to the vehicle.

-

In all cases, it is advisable not to

exceed 15.5 mph (25 km/h).

Do not leave the tools unse-

cured inside the vehicle as

they may come loose under

braking.

5.37

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION PLATES

A

1

2

3

4

5

A

10

6

9

7

8

The information shown on the ve-

4

MMAC (Maximum permissible

hicle identification plate should be

all-up weight).

quoted on all correspondence or

5

MTR (Gross train weight: vehicle

orders.

fully loaded, with trailer).

6

MMTA (Maximum Permissible

The presence and location of the in-

Weight) front axle.

formation depends on the vehicle.

7

MMTA rear axle.

8

Reserved for related or additional

Vehicle identification plate A

entries.

1

Manufacturer name.

9

Not used.

2

EC design number or approval

10

Paint reference (colour code).

B

number.

3

Identification number.

Depending on the vehicle, this

information is also given on

marking B.

6.2

TECHNICAL INFORMATION FOR THE EMERGENCY SERVICES

A

A

The QR Code on the A label allows

emergency workers using a tablet or

smartphone to immediately access the

technical information useful for working

on the vehicle in the event of an acci-

dent.

Ensure that the A label is always visible

and present on the windscreen as well

as the rear screen.

Any modification or damage would

prevent access to the information.

6.3

ENGINE IDENTIFICATION

A

1

2

A

3

Please quote the engine identifica-

tion information in area A in all cor-

respondence or orders.

(Location varies depending on engine)

1

Engine type.

2

Engine suffix.

3

Engine serial number.

A

6.4

DIMENSIONS (in metres)

0,925

2,665

0,915

1,570 à 1,595

4,505

1,625* à 1,650***

1,560 à 1,585

* unladen

1,830**

**

2,083 with rear view mirrors open

1,843 with rear view mirrors folded away

*** Empty, vehicle fitted with a rigid antenna

6.5

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS (1/3)

Versions

1.2 TCe

1.3 TCe

E-TECH full hybrid

Engine type

H5F Turbo

H5H Turbo

H5F Turbo

5DH

(see engine plate)

Cubic capacity (cc)

1 199

1 330

1 199

Type of fuel

Petrol

Octane rating

You must use unleaded petrol with the octane rating stated on the label inside the fuel filler

flap ➥ 1.119.

6.6

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS (2/3)

Versions

1.2 TCe

1.3 TCe

E-TECH full hybrid

Engine type

H5F Turbo

H5H Turbo

H5F Turbo

5DH

(see engine plate)

Cubic capacity (cc)

1 199

1 330

1 199

Fuel types that meet

European standards and are

compatible with the engines

Unleaded petrol compliant with standard EN 228 contains up to 5% ethanol in

of vehicles sold in Europe

volume.

(in any other case, contact an

Approved Dealer).

Unleaded petrol compliant with standard EN 228 contains up to 10% ethanol in

volume.

6.7

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS (3/3)

Versions

1.2 TCe

1.3 TCe

E-TECH full hybrid

Engine type

H5F Turbo

H5H Turbo

H5F Turbo

5DH

(see engine plate)

Cubic capacity (cc)

1 199

1 330

1 199

Spark plugs

Only use the spark plugs specified for your vehicle’s engine.

The type should be marked on a label affixed inside the engine compartment. If it is not then

contact an approved Dealer.

Fitting spark plugs other than those specified may damage the engine.

6.8

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