Self-maintenance of the car Note. Detailed technical characteristics of units and vehicle systems, as well as tightening torques, are given in the tables of the relevant sections of this book. To maintain your vehicle's operational reliability at...
Table of some faults, their causes and solutions Note. The recommendations below will help you troubleshoot problems quickly, however, for safety reasons, contact your manufacturer's representative as soon as possible. Attention. When topping up a large amount of...
Lifting and towing a car Attention. Never attach the tow rope to the drive shafts. The towing eyes can only be used for towing the vehicle on the road. The eyelets must not be used to pull the vehicle out of a ditch or directly or indirectly to...
Roof rack installation Note. Roof racks can only be installed on 5-door, Renault Megane III station wagon and Fluence models. Open doors to access attachment points 1. Note. If genuine Renault approved roof rack bars are supplied with bolts,...
Hood — general information To open the hood, pull handle 1 located to the left of the dashboard. 4-door modification Fluence To unlock, lift latch 2. Raise the bonnet cover, release stop 4 from retainer 5 and insert it into slot 3. To close the...
Refueling a car Note. Tank capacity: about 60 liters. There is a label on the inside of the fuel filler cap that lists the approved fuel grades for your vehicle. To open sunroof B, insert your finger into recess C while unlocking the...
Engine oil Attention. Use only recommended quality oil (see service book). Check the oil level frequently and change it regularly. Using a lower quality oil than recommended or operating the vehicle with a low oil level will...
Cooling liquid The level on a cold engine must be between the marks «MIN» And «MAX» on the wall of the expansion tank 1. Add coolant when the engine is cold before the level drops below the mark «MIN». Note. The temperature of the...
Brake fluid Note. It is essential to check the brake fluid level regularly, especially if you notice even a slight decrease in the efficiency of the brake system. The brake fluid level gradually decreases due to wear of the pads,...
Air filter replacement Remove the battery cover. Set aside the wiring harness (1). Loosen the mounting bolts (2) from the air filter housing. Pull the air filter housing up at the point (3). Remove the air filter (4). Clean the air filter...
Windshield washer fluid Windshield and headlight washers have a common tank. In cold weather, use a non-freezing fluid. Wash the wiper blades when topping up with washer fluid. To top up the liquid, open the cap of the tank (1). A needle or...
Tire pressure The air pressure in the tires corresponds to that indicated on the label A, located on the end of the driver's door. To read it, open the door. Tire pressure plate: B - the dimensions of the tires installed on the car;...
Battery — general information The power supply system is powered by an alternator and battery and has an operating voltage of 12 V. The system is single-pole, in which the chassis and engine frame are used as conductors. Battery (1) located on the...
Battery replacement Removing the battery Switch off the ignition. Wait five minutes before touching any electrical leads. During this time, information about the state of the electrical equipment system has time to be recorded in various...
Starting the engine with an additional battery If the battery is dead, it may be necessary to use an external battery or another vehicle's battery. If the battery is dead, it may be necessary to use an external battery or another vehicle's battery. Connect positive...
Renault card battery replacement If a message appears on the instrument panel «The battery is low», replace the Renault card battery. Press the button 1 by pulling the key 2, then detach the cover 3 using the tab 4. Pull out the battery by pressing on...
Replacing the windshield wiper blades With the ignition on and the engine stopped, fully lower the wiper switch lever: the wiper will stop before reaching the hood. Raise the wiper arm 3, pull tab 2 (arrow A) and slide the brush up. Slide the brush onto the...
Rear window wiper Raise the wiper arm 6. Turn the brush 4 until resistance (arrow C). Depending on the vehicle equipment, press the latch 5, then remove the brush by pulling it (arrow B). Installing the brush is done in reverse order....
Fuses — general information Note. The wiring harness may vary depending on the engine variant. At the same time, the same type of arrangement of the components shown in the chapter is preserved. All electrical functions and parts are protected by...
Replacing incandescent lamps Attention. On vehicles with bi-xenon headlights, the xenon bulbs must be replaced at a workshop. Such headlights require very careful handling, since they are equipped with a high-voltage unit. Note. Do not touch the...
Wheels and tires Tires recommended by the manufacturer's technical departments have special wear indicators 1 molded on the wheel tread. If the tread relief is worn to a level where the projections of the indicator 2 become visible, it...
Tool kit and portable jack 5-door body modification A set of tools is located in the luggage compartment. To access the tool kit, remove cover 1 by pulling handle 2. Remove the strap to remove the tools 3. Replace the strap after use. 4-door body...
Decorative wheel cover Remove the cap with the cap removal key 3, inserting its hook into the groove located near the valve 6 to engage the metal latch. When installing the decorative cap, position it correctly relative to the valve 6. Insert...
Spare wheel Spare wheel on a 4-door vehicle The wheel is located in the luggage compartment. To get it: open the tailgate; lift the luggage compartment mat by tab 1 and attach it to hook 2; depending on the vehicle configuration,...
Wheel replacement Loosen the wheel bolts with the wheel wrench 3. Set the wrench so that it is pressed down from above. Hold the jack 4 horizontally, setting its head always at the height of the booster 1 as close as possible to the...