the driver's handbook RENAULT recommends For all petrol engines, LPG and multi-valve only. Fuel economy and protecting the environment. ELF ELITE Premier Plus 5W30 Universal use (recommended for 1.9 dCi) Standard use Flexible driving ACEA : A1/B1 (Performance A3/B3/B4) Other types of lubricant approved by RENAULT may be used in petrol or diesel engines: ENGINE ELF ULTIMATE 5W40 ELF ELITE Premier Plus 10W40 ELF ELITE Prestige 15W40 ACEA : A3/B3/B4 ACEA : A3/B3 ACEA : A2/B2 MANUAL GEARBOX FINAL DRIVE RX-4 AUTOMATIC GEARBOX POWER STEERING BRAKE FLUID TRANSELF TRJ 75W80 TRANSELF UNIVERSAL 80W90 RENAULTMATIC D3 SYN RENAULTMATIC D2 FRELUB 650 All types SCENIC RX4 All types All types All types API : GL5 DEXRON III DEXRON II DOT 4 ELF recommends its lubricants as approved by RENAULT. For more information, go to www.elf-lub.com Welcome to your new RENAULT This driver's handbook contains the information necessary: · to enable you to get to know your Renault, to use it to the best advantage and to benefit from all the latest technical developments which are incorporated in it; · to ensure that it is always running well by following the simple - but strict - advice concerning regular maintenance; · to enable you to deal quickly with minor incidents not requiring specialist attention. The few minutes you spend reading this handbook will be amply rewarded by the information which it provides and the technical innovations it will bring to your attention. If certain points are still unclear, the technicians in our Network will be only too pleased to provide you with any additional information you require. The following symbols will help you when reading this handbook: To emphasise a risk or danger or draw your attention to safety information. The description of the models given in this handbook is based on the technical specifications at the time of writing. This handbook covers all items of equipment (both standard and optional) available for these models but whether or not these are fitted to the vehicle depends on the version, options selected and the country where the vehicle is sold. Also, this handbook may contain information about items of equipment to be introduced later in the year. Enjoy driving your new Renault. Copying or translation, in part or in full, is forbidden unless prior written permission has been obtained from Renault, 92100 Billancourt 1999. 0.01 Brief overview · Tyre inflation pressure ........................................................................................... 0.04 · Adjusting the seats and driving position ............................................... 1.11 · Child restraint devices .............................................................................. 1.26 · Warning lights ............................................................................................ 1.38 · Audible and visual signals ....................................................................... 1.55 1.14 1.33 1.50 1.58 · De-icing/demisting .................................................................................................. 1.59 · Running in, driving ................................................................................... 2.02 · Heating/air conditioning ........................................................................... 3.02 2.26 3.19 · Opening the bonnet .................................................................................... 4.02 - 4.03 · Levels (engine oil, screen washer, etc.) .................................................. 4.04 · Emergency spare wheel ............................................................................ 5.02 · Practical advice (changing bulbs, fuses, breakdown, operating faults) ......................................................................................... 5.02 0.02 4.12 5.05 5.36 C O N T E N T S Sections Getting to know your car Driving ..................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ............................................................................................................... Your comfort Maintenance ................................................................................................. .................................................................................................. Practical advice ........................................................................................... Technical specifications Alphabetical index ........................................................................ .................................................................................... 0.03 Tyre inflation pressures when cold (in bar) All versions Normal use · Front · Rear Full load (1) · Front · Rear Emergency spare wheel Tyre dimensions Wheel sizes 2.2 2.0 2.3 2.3 2.3 185/65 R15T - 185/65 R15H - 195/60 R15H 205/55 R15H - 205/50 R16H 6 J 15 Tyre safety and use of chains Refer to the information on tyres in section 5 for information on tyre maintenance and, depending on version, the use of chains. (1) Special note concerning vehicles used at full load (maximum permissible all-up weight) and towing a trailer The maximum speed must be limited to 60 mph (100 km/h) and tyre inflation pressure increased by 0.2 bar. Refer to the information on weights in section 6 for more details. 0.04 Section 1: Getting to know your car Keys - Remote control ......................................................................................................................... 1.02 Doors ..................................................................................................................................................... 1.05 Engine immobiliser system ................................................................................................................... 1.09 Head restraint - Seats .......................................................................................................................... 1.11 Seat belts/methods of restraint in addition to the seat belts ........................................................... 1.15 Child safety ........................................................................................................................................... 1.26 Driver's layout ...................................................................................................................................... 1.34 Instruments ........................................................................................................................................... 1.38 On-board computer .......................................................................................................................... 1.48 Clock and external temperature ........................................................................................................... 1.51 Rear-view mirrors .................................................................................................................................. 1.53 Steering wheel .................................................................................................................................................. Horn and warning lights .................................................................................................................................. Lighting and external signals ................................................................................................................ 1.56 Adjusting headlight beam height .................................................................................................................... Heated rear screen/electrically heated windscreen ....................................................................................... Wipers ..................................................................................................................................................... 1.60 Fuel tank ............................................................................................................................................... 1.62 1.04 1.08 1.10 1.14 1.25 1.33 1.37 1.50 1.50 1.52 1.54 1.54 1.55 1.57 1.58 1.59 1.61 1.64 1.01 KEYS / REMOTE CONTROL DOOR LOCKS 1 2 1 Radio frequency remote control locking unit, ignition key, key for doors, luggage compartment and fuel filler flap. 2 Ignition key, key for doors, luggage compartment and fuel filler cap. If there is a child (or animal) in the car, never leave it unattended with the key in the ignition. With the key in the ignition it would be possible to operate electrical equipment such as the window risers and there is a risk that the child may be seriously injured (by trapping his or her neck, arm, hand, etc.). 1.02 RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL DOOR LOCKING Locking/unlocking the doors Press the plip remote control for approximately one second to lock or unlock the doors. (Light 2 will come on.) - Locking is indicated by two flashes of the hazard warning lights and the side repeaters. Note: If a door or the tailgate is not properly shut or is still open or if a rear light is in "continuous lighting" (refer to the relevant information in section 3), the hazard warning lights do not flash. The remote control 1 locks and unlocks the doors. It is supplied with power by a battery which must be replaced when the battery indicator light 2 no longer lights up. (Refer to the information on the radio remote control batteries, section 5). - The hazard warning lights flash once to indicate that the doors have been unlocked. The range within which the remote control will operate This varies according to the environment: therefore take care when handling the remote control that you do not inadvertently lock or unlock the doors. Note: On certain vehicles, if a door is not opened within approximately 30 seconds of unlocking the door using the remote control, the doors will lock again automatically. 1 2 1.03 RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL DOOR LOCKS (continued) Interference Interference may be caused to the operation of the remote control by factors in the immediate vicinity (external installations or the use of equipment operating on the same frequency as the remote control). If you lose your keys or need another set of keys (or a remote control), contact your Renault Dealer. · If a key is replaced, it will be necessary to take the vehicle to your Renault Dealer because both the vehicle and all the keys are needed to initialise the system. · No more than four keys (including the remote controls) can be used on one vehicle. If the plip remote control will not operate: · Make sure that the batteries are always in good condition - they last for approximately two years. · Check that the remote control is correctly synchronised. In both cases refer to the information on the remote control batteries in section 5. 1.04 OPENING THE DOORS 4 3 1 2 Opening the doors manually from the outside Front: Use the key to unlock one of the front door locks 2. (Make sure the key is inserted as far as it will go into the lock.) Place your hand behind handle 1 and pull it towards you. Rear: Place your hand behind handle 1 and pull it towards you. Opening the doors manually from inside Pull handle 3. "Lights on" buzzer A warning buzzer will sound on opening a door if you have left the lights switched on after switching off the ignition (to prevent discharge of the battery). Childproof locks These make it impossible for the rear doors to be opened from the inside. Move lever 4 on each door and check from the inside that both doors are securely locked. 1.05 LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE DOORS 2 1 Manual locking Use the key if outside. Operating incident In the event of an electrical failure, the doors can be locked manually. Front: Using the key. Rear: With the door open, turn the screw 2 (using a tool such as a flat screwdriver) and close the door again. The door will then be locked from the outside. It will only be possible to open the door from the inside. Electric central locking This allows all four doors, the tailgate and fuel filler flap to be locked or unlocked simultaneously. Press the red spot on switch 1 to lock the doors. The front door mechanism cannot be locked if the door is open. 1.06 LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE DOORS (continued) 3 Tell-tale light showing status of the doors, etc. 3 the When you lock the doors using the remote control, tell-tale light 3 stays lit for approximately one minute and then goes out. Note: On vehicles which are not equipped with a radio frequency remote control, tell-tale light 3 stays lit for approximately 40 minutes after the doors have been locked. The tell-tale light 3 shows if any doors, etc. are open: - When all doors, etc. are locked, tell-tell light 3 comes on. - When a door or tailgate is open (or not properly closed), tell-tale light 3 goes out. If you decide to keep the doors locked whe ...