Renault Wind Roadster (2012 year). Manual — part 7

armrest:

front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..(current page)

3.22

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Rangements / aménagements habitacle (E33 - X33 - Renault)

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Passenger storage

compartment

Pull handle 3 to open it.
This compartment can be used to hold

a pencil.

PassengeR CoMPaRtMent stoRage sPaCe anD Fittings

(2/2)

3

Nothing should be placed

on the floor area in front of

the driver as such objects

may slide under the pedal

during braking manoeuvres, thus

obstructing its use.

Rear storage compartment 4

To access the storage compartment,

move the seat forwards and tilt the

seatback forwards.

Ensure that no hard, heavy

or pointed objects are

placed in the “open” storage

compartments in such a

way that they may fall onto passen-

gers during sudden turning, braking

or in the event of an accident.

4

ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . ..(up to the end of the DU)

cigar lighter . . . . . . . . . . ...(up to the end of the DU)

accessories socket . . . . . . . ...(up to the end of the DU)

3.23

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Cendriers-Allume cigares (E33 - X33 - Renault)

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Accessories socket – Ashtray

asHtRay, aCCessoRies soCket

accessories socket 2 or 3

(depending on vehicle)
It is provided for connecting acces-

sories approved by the Technical

Department with a maximum power of

120 Watts (voltage 12 V).

If your vehicle does not have an

ashtray, you can purchase one from

an approved dealer.

2

Connect accessories

with a maximum power of

120 Watts only.
Fire hazard.

ashtray 1

This is a removable ashtray that can

be fitted into the door storage compart-

ments.
To open, lift the cover.
To empty it, pull the assembly. The ash-

tray will come out of its housing.

1

3

tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . ..(up to the end of the DU)

tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . ..(up to the end of the DU)

3.24

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Coffre à bagages (E33 - X33 - Renault)

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Luggage compartment

tailgate

to open
Press button 1 and lift the tailgate.
to close
Lower the luggage compartment lid.

1

storage under the carpet

(depending on vehicle)
To open, lift luggage compartment

carpet A.

The luggage compartment lid can

only be opened if the rotating hard

roof is locked.

a

transporting objects

in the luggage compartment . . ...(up to the end of the DU)

towing rings . . . . . . . . . . ..(up to the end of the DU)

towing

towing equipment . . . . . . . (up to the end of the DU)

towing equipment

fitting . . . . . . . . . . . ...(up to the end of the DU)

towing a caravan . . . . . . . . ..(up to the end of the DU)

3.25

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Transport d’objets dans le coffre (E33 - X33 - Renault)

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Transporting objects in the luggage compartment

tRansPoRting oBjeCts in tHe luggage CoMPaRtMent

Always position the heavi-

est items directly on the

floor. Use the lashing points

on the luggage compart-

ment floor, if these are fitted to the

vehicle. The luggage should be

loaded in such a way that no items

will be thrown forward and strike the

occupants if the driver has to brake

suddenly.

Always position the objects transported

so that the largest surface is against the

partition.

anchorage points

Hooks 2 located on either side of the

luggage compartment allow the load to

be secured.

2

1

Reinforcement bars 1 must

not be removed.

transporting objects on the

roof and on the roof cover

The fitting of roof bars is prohibited on

this vehicle.

multimedia equipment . . . . . . ..(up to the end of the DU)

telephone . . . . . . . . . . . ..(up to the end of the DU)

navigation system . . . . . . . . .(up to the end of the DU)

hands-free telephone integrated control (up to the end of the DU)

navigation . . . . . . . . . . . .(up to the end of the DU)

radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . ..(up to the end of the DU)

3.26

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Equipement Multimédia (E33 - X33 - Renault)

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Multimedia equipment

MultiMeDia equiPMent

audio system

The presence and location of the equip-

ment described below depends on the

vehicle version.

1 Radio;

2 Steering column control;

3 Microphone.

Hands-free telephone

integrated control

On equipped vehicles, use micro-

phone 3 and steering column control 2.

To use this equipment, consult the

instructions for the equipment which

should be kept with the other vehi-

cle documentation.

using the telephone
We remind you of the need

to conform to the legislation

in force concerning the use

of such equipment.

3

1

2

bonnet. . . . . . . . . . . . ...(up to the end of the DU)

maintenance:

mechanical . . . . . . . . . ..(up to the end of the DU)

4.2

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Capot moteur (E33 - X33 - Renault)

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Bonnet

Bonnet

(1/2)

To open, pull handle 1.

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.

In the event of even a slight

impact involving the radia-

tor grille or bonnet, have

the bonnet lock checked by

an approved Dealer as soon as pos-

sible.

2

1

Unlocking the bonnet catch

To open, push tab 2 to the left as you

open the bonnet.

4.3

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Capot moteur (E33 - X33 - Renault)

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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, replace stay 5 in

holder 4. Hold the middle of the bonnet

and guide it down to 20 cm above the

closed position, then release. It will latch

automatically under its own weight.

5

4

3

opening the bonnet

Lift the bonnet and release stay 5 from

its holder 4. For your own safety, it is

very important to fix the stay into re-

tainer 3 in the bonnet.

Ensure that the bonnet is

properly locked.
Check that nothing is pre-

venting the catch from lock-

ing (gravel, cloth, etc.).

After carrying out any work

in the engine compart-

ment, check that nothing

has been left behind (cloth,

tools, etc.).

These may damage the engine or

cause a fire.

engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . ..(up to the end of the DU)

oil change . . . . . . . . . . . .(up to the end of the DU)

engine oil level . . . . . . . . . ..(up to the end of the DU)

4.4

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Niveau huile moteur : généralités (E33 - X33 - Renault)

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Engine oil level:

general information

engine oil level: general information

It is normal for an engine to use oil for

lubrication and cooling of moving parts

and it is normal to top up the level be-

tween oil changes.
However, contact your approved

Dealer if more than 0.5 litres is being

consumed every 600 miles (1,000 km)

after the running in period.
oil change frequency: check the oil

level from time to time and certainly

before any long journey to avoid the

risk of damaging your engine.

Reading the level using the

dipstick

– engine switched off;

– remove the dipstick (refer to the fol-

lowing pages for its location) and

wipe it with a clean lint-free cloth;

– push in the dipstick as far as it will

go;

– take out the dipstick again;

– read the level: it should never fall

below minimum mark A or exceed

maximum mark B.

Once the level has been read, push the

dipstick in as far as it will go.

A

A

B

B

exceeding the maximum

engine oil level

The oil level should only be read with

the dipstick as explained above.
If the oil level exceeds the maximum

level,

do not start your vehicle and

contact an approved Dealer.

Under no circumstances

should maximum filling

level B be exceeded: this

could damage the engine

and the catalytic converter.

The engine may be hot

when working in close prox-

imity. In addition, the engine

cooling fan may start at any

moment.
Risk of injury.

Consult your approved Dealer at

once if you notice an abnormal or

repeated drop in any of the fluid

levels.

In order to prevent splashing, it is

recommended that a funnel be used

when topping up/filling the oil.

engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . ..(up to the end of the DU)

oil change . . . . . . . . . . . .(up to the end of the DU)

engine oil level . . . . . . . . . ..(up to the end of the DU)

engine oil capacity . . . . . . . . (up to the end of the DU)

4.5

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Niveau huile moteur : appoint/remplissage (E33 - X33 - Renault)

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– Unscrew cap 1;

– top up the level (as a guide, the ca-

pacity between the minimum and

maximum reading on dipstick 2 is

between 1.5 and 2 litres, depending

on the engine);

– wait for approximately 10 minutes to

allow the oil to flow into the engine;

– check the level using dipstick 2 (as

described above).

Once the level has been read, push the

dipstick in as far as it will go.

topping up/filling

The vehicle must be parked on level

ground and the engine should be cold

(for instance, before the engine is

started up for the first time in the day).

engine oil grade

Refer to the Maintenance Service

Booklet for your vehicle.

topping up/filling

engine oil level: topping up/filling

(1/2)

Do not exceed the

max level and

do not forget to refit cap 1 and dip-

stick 2.

1

2

1

2

filter

oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . (up to the end of the DU)

4.6

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Niveau huile moteur : appoint/remplissage (E33 - X33 - Renault)

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Engine oil change

engine oil level: topping up/filling

(2/2)

/oil CHAnge

oil change

Service interval: refer to the

Maintenance Service Booklet for your

vehicle.
Average capacities for oil change (in-

cluding oil filter for information).

1.2 tCe engine: 4.2 litres

1.6 16v engine : 4.7 litres
engine oil grade
Refer to the Maintenance Service

Booklet for your vehicle.

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.

engine oil change: if you

are changing the oil when

the engine is hot, be careful

not to scald yourself if the

oil overflows.

Filling: take care when

topping up the oil that

no oil drips onto engine

components - risk of fire.

Remember to refit the cap securely

as there is a risk of fire if oil splashes

onto hot engine components.

Never run the engine in an

enclosed space as exhaust

gases are poisonous.

Consult your approved Dealer at

once if you notice an abnormal or

repeated drop in any of the fluid

levels.

When working in the engine

compartment, ensure that

the windscreen wiper stalk

is in the park position.

Risk of injury.

levels:

coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(current page)

tanks and reservoirs

coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(current page)

coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...(current page)

4.7

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Niveaux / filtres (E33 - X33 - Renault)

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Levels:

engine coolant

levelS

(1/3)

Coolant

With the engine switched off and on

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 the MIN mark.

Checking intervals
Check the coolant level regularly

(very severe damage is likely to be

caused to the engine if it runs out of

coolant).
If the level needs to be topped up, only

use products approved by our Technical

Department which ensure:
– protection against freezing;
– anticorrosion protection of the cool-

ing system.

Replacement intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Document for

your vehicle.

No operations should be

carried out on the cooling

circuit when the engine is

hot.

Risk of burns.

The engine may be hot

when working in close prox-

imity. In addition, the engine

cooling fan may start at any

moment.
Risk of injury.

When working in the engine

compartment, ensure that

the windscreen wiper stalk

is in the park position.

Risk of injury.

1

Consult your approved dealer at

once if you notice an abnormal or

repeated drop in any of the fluid

levels.

brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..(current page)

levels:

brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (current page)

tanks and reservoirs

brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (current page)

4.8

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Niveaux / filtres (E33 - X33 - Renault)

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brake fluid

levelS

(2/3)

Brake fluid level

This should be checked frequently,

and immediately if you notice even the

slightest loss in braking efficiency.
The level should be read with the engine

switched off and on level ground.

level 2
It is normal for the level to drop as the

brake shoes become worn, but it must

never drop lower than the

“Min” warn-

ing line.
If you wish to check the disc and drum

wear yourself, you should obtain the

document explaining the checking pro-

cedure from our network or from the

manufacturer’s website.

topping up
After any operation on the hydraulic cir-

cuit, a specialist must replace the fluid.
Only use fluids approved by our

Technical Department (and taken from

a sealed container).

Replacement intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Document for

your vehicle.

The engine may be hot

when working in close prox-

imity. In addition, the engine

cooling fan may start at any

moment.
Risk of injury.

When working in the engine

compartment, ensure that

the windscreen wiper stalk

is in the park position.

Risk of injury.

2

levels:

windscreen washer reservoir . . . . . . ...(current page)

windscreen washer . . . . . . . . . . . . (current page)

filter

air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(current page)

filter

passenger compartment filter . . . . . . ..(current page)

filter

oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(current page)

filter

diesel filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (current page)

tanks and reservoirs:

windscreen washer . . . . . . . . . . ..(current page)

4.9

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Niveaux / filtres (E33 - X33 - Renault)

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windscreen washer reservoir

Filters

levelS

(3/3)/

FilteRS

Windscreen washer reservoir

topping up
With the engine switched off, open

cap 3, fill until you can see the fluid,

then refit the cap.

liquid
Screen wash product (product with

antifreeze in winter).

Jets
Use a tool such as a needle to adjust

the height of the windscreen washer

jets.

Filters

The filter elements (air filter, passenger

compartment filter, etc.) should be re-

placed during the maintenance opera-

tions carried out on your vehicle.
Replacement intervals for filter el-

ements: refer to the Maintenance

Document for your vehicle.

When working in the engine

compartment, ensure that

the windscreen wiper stalk

is in the park position.

Risk of injury.

The engine may be hot

when working in close prox-

imity. In addition, the engine

cooling fan may start at any

moment.
Risk of injury.

3

tyre pressure. . . . . . . . . . .(up to the end of the DU)

tyre pressures . . . . . . . . . ...(up to the end of the DU)

tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..(up to the end of the DU)

4.10

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Pression de gonflage des pneumatiques (E33 - X33 - Renault)

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Tyre pressure

tyRe pReSSURe

label A

Open the driver’s door to read it.
Tyre pressures should be checked

when the tyres are cold.
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.

B: dimension of the tyres fitted to the

vehicle.
C: intended driving speed.
D: recommended pressure for optimis-

ing fuel consumption.

note: driving comfort may be altered.
E: front tyre pressure.

A

A

B

B

i

e

e

e

e F

F

F

F

g

D

D

C

C

H

F: rear tyre pressure.
G: tyre pressure for the emergency

spare wheel.
H: maximum intended driving speed for

the emergency spare wheel.
I: emergency spare wheel dimensions.
Special note concerning fully laden

vehicles (Maximum Permissible All-Up

Weight)

and towing a trailer: the maxi-

mum speed must be limited to

60 mph

(100 kph) and the tyre pressure in-

creased by

0.2 bar.

Please refer to the information on

“Weights” in Section 6.
tyre safety and use of snow chains:

Refer to the information on “Tyres” in

Section 5 for the servicing conditions

and, depending on the version, the use

of chains.

When they need to be replaced, only tyres of the same make, size, type

and profile should be used on a single axle.

tyres fitted to the vehicle should either be identical to those fitted

originally or conform to those recommended by your approved

dealer.

battery. . . . . . . . . . . . ...(up to the end of the DU)

4.11

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Batterie (E33 - X33 - Renault)

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Battery

Battery 1 does not require any mainte-

nance.

Battery

Handle the battery with care

as it contains sulphuric acid,

which must not come into

contact with eyes or skin. If

it does, wash the affected area with

plenty of cold water. If necessary,

consult a doctor.
Ensure that naked flames, red hot

objects and sparks do not come into

contact with the battery as there is a

risk of explosion.

BAtteRy

Depending on the vehicle, a system

continuously checks the battery charge

status. If the level drops, the message

“CHARGE BATTERY” is displayed on

the instrument panel. In this case, start

the engine. The charge status of your

battery can decrease especially if you

use your vehicle:
– for short journeys;
– for driving in town;
– when the temperature drops;
– after extended use of consumers

(radio etc.) with the engine switched

off.

Replacing the battery
As this operation is complex, we advise

you to contact an approved Dealer.

The engine may be hot

during operations in close

proximity. In addition, the

engine cooling fan may

start at any moment.
Risk of injury.

A 2

3

4

5

6

7

The battery is a

specific

type, please ensure it is

replaced with the same

type. Consult an approved

dealer.

1

label A

Observe the indications on the battery:

– 2 naked flames and smoking forbid-

den;

– 3 eye protection required;

– 4 keep away from children;

– 5 explosive materials;

– 6 refer to the handbook;

– 7 corrosive materials.

maintenance:

bodywork . . . . . . . . . . (up to the end of the DU)

washing . . . . . . . . . . . . (up to the end of the DU)

paintwork

maintenance . . . . . . . . ...(up to the end of the DU)

anti-corrosion protection . . . . . ...(up to the end of the DU)

cleaning:

outside the vehicle . . . . . . ..(up to the end of the DU)

4.12

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Entretien de la carrosserie (E33 - X33 - Renault)

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Bodywork maintenance

BoDyWoRk MAintenAnCe

(1/2)

A well-maintained vehicle will last

longer. It is therefore recommended to

maintain the exterior of the vehicle reg-

ularly.
Your vehicle has been treated with very

effective anti-corrosion products. It is

nevertheless subject to various outside

influences.

Corrosive agents in the atmosphere

– atmospheric pollution (built-up and

industrial areas),

– saline atmospheres (near the sea,

particularly in hot weather),

– seasonal and damp weather condi-

tions, (e.g. road salt in winter, water

from road cleaners, etc.).

Minor impacts
Abrasive action

Dust and sand in the air, mud, road grit

thrown up by other vehicles, etc.
You should take a number of minor pre-

cautions in order to safeguard your ve-

hicle against such risks.

What you should not do

Clean the rotating rotating hard roof

using a high pressure washer and

make sure you carefully wash the rotat-

ing hard roof seals; risk of leaks.
Use a high pressure washer less than

one metre from the vehicle to wash

under the rotating hard roof cover:

risk of damage to the opening/closing

mechanism.
Do not degrease or clean mechani-

cal components (e.g. the engine com-

partment), underneath the body, parts

with hinges (e.g. inside the doors) and

painted plastic external fittings (e.g.

bumpers) using high-pressure clean-

ing equipment or by spraying on prod-

ucts not approved by our Technical

Department. Doing this could give rise

to corrosion or operational faults.
Wash the vehicle in bright sunlight or

freezing temperatures.
Do not scrape off mud or dirt without

pre-wetting.

Allow dirt to accumulate on the exterior.
Allow rust to form following minor im-

pacts.
Do not use solvents not approved by

our Technical Department to remove

stains as this could damage the paint-

work.
Do not drive in snow or muddy condi-

tions without washing the vehicle, par-

ticularly under the wheel arches and

body.