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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)

3.32

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Transport d’objets dans le coffre (X95 - B95 - D95 - Renault)

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Transporting objects in the luggage compartment/Towing (towing equipment)

TRANSPoRTINg oBjEcTS IN ThE luggAgE coMPARTMENT/TowINg (towing equipment)

A

Always position the heavi-

est items directly on the

floor. Use the lashing points

on the floor of the luggage

compartment, 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. Fasten the rear seat belts,

even if the seats are not occupied.

c

Always place the objects to be trans-

ported so that their largest side rests

against the back of the rear bench

seat, for normal loads (Example A), or

against the back of the front seats when

the rear bench seatbacks are folded

down.
If you have to place objects on the folded

seat back, it is vital that you remove the

headrests before folding the seat back

so that it can be folded as flat as possi-

ble against the seat.

Three-door version C = 875 mm

Five-door version

c = 867 mm

Permissible nose weight, maximum

permissible towing weight, braked

and unbraked: refer to the information

on “Weights” in Section 6.

luggage retaining net . . . . . . . (up to the end of the DU)

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

transporting objects

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

transporting objects

luggage net . . . . . . . . . .(up to the end of the DU)

3.33

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Transport d’objets : filet de séparation (X95 - K95 - Renault)

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Luggage net

TRANSPoRTINg oBjEcTS: luggage net

(1/2)

luggage net A

On equipped vehicles, this can be used

when transporting animals or luggage,

to separate them from the passenger

section.
It can be positioned:
– behind the front seats;
– behind the rear bench seat.

Fitting the luggage net

behind the front seats

Inside the vehicle on each side:
– lift cover 1 to access the upper

mounting ring of the net;

– fix the net belt hook onto the ring;

– to access the lower mounting 2 for

the net the first time you use it, con-

tact an approved Dealer;

– once you have accessed the lower

mounting, attach the hook 2 of the

net strap to the ring;

– adjust the net strap so that it is taut.

A

2

1

The luggage net must not

be used to restrain or hold

objects.
Risk of injury.

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TRANSPoRTINg oBjEcTS: luggage net

(2/2)

– in the luggage compartment, fix the

lower mounting strap hook on the

net to the anchorage point 4 located

under the luggage compartment

carpet;

– adjust the net strap so that it is taut.

A

4

3

The luggage net must not

be used to restrain or hold

objects.
Risk of injury.

Fitting the luggage net

behind the rear bench seat

Inside the vehicle on each side:
– Lift cover 3 to access the upper

mounting ring of the net;

– fix the net belt hook onto the ring;

roof bars . . . . . . . . . . . ...(up to the end of the DU)

roof rack

roof bars . . . . . . . . . . ..(up to the end of the DU)

3.35

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Barres de toit (X95 - B95 - D95 - Renault)

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Roof bars

RooF BARS: AccESS To FIxINg PoINTS

Five-seater and sport tourer

versions

Open the doors to access the mount-

ing points 1.

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

conditions of use.
Please keep these instructions with

the rest of the vehicle documenta-

tion.
Maximum permissible load on

roof rack: refer to the information

on “Weights” in Section 6.

1

Sport tourer versions
For vehicles fitted with original roof

bars, the roof bars are fixed and

must not be removed. To change

them contact an approved Dealer.

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.

Three door version

The fitting of roof bars is prohibited on

three door versions.

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)

3.36

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Equipement Multimédia (X95 - B95 - D95 - Renault)

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Multimedia equipment

MulTIMEDIA EquIPMENT

Navigation system

The equipment described below may

or may not be fitted to the vehicle, and

its location may vary, depending on the

vehicle navigation system version.

1 Radio;

2 CD or DVD reader;

3 Central control;

4 Steering column control;

5 Micro.

hands-free telephone

integrated control

On equipped vehicles, use micro-

phone 5 and steering column control 4.

To use this equipment, consult the

instructions for the equipment which

should be kept with the other vehi-

cle documentation.

1

3

5

4

using the telephone
We remind you of the need

to conform to the legislation

in force concerning the use

of such equipment.

2

4.1

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Sommaire 4 (X95 - B95 - D95 - Renault)

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Section 4: Maintenance

Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2

Engine oil level: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3

general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.3

topping up/filling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.5

Engine oil change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.6

Levels: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.7

engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.7

brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.8

windscreen/headlight washer reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.9

Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.9

Tyre pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.10

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.11

Bodywork maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.12

Interior trim maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.14

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 (X95 - B95 - D95 - Renault)

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Bonnet

Opening the bonnet

Lift the bonnet; you will need to guide it

as it is held by a strut.

To open, pull handle 1, located on the

left-hand side of the dashboard.

Unlocking the bonnet catch

To release it, lift tab 2.

BOnnet

1

2

Closing the bonnet

Check that nothing has been left in the

engine compartment.
To close the bonnet again, hold the

bonnet in the middle and guide it down,

allowing a 30 cm gap before it is closed,

then release it. It will latch automatically

under its own weight.

Check that it is correctly

locked.

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 an impact,

even slight, against the ra-

diator grille or bonnet, have

the bonnet catch checked

by an approved dealer as soon as

possible.

Do not press down on the

bonnet: there is a risk that

the bonnet will close inad-

vertently.

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)

4.3

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Niveau huile moteur : généralités (X95 - B95 - D95 - Renault)

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Engine oil level:

general information

engine Oil level: general information

(1/2)

Minimum oil level warning on

the instrument panel

When the message “Checking control

functions” is displayed press button 3

or 4.

if the level is below minimum: the

message “Oil level” appears on the dis-

play along with squares 1 that are re-

placed with dashes 2 when the level

goes down.
note: The detailed level cannot be dis-

played if the vehicle was previously

only driven for a short time.

if the level is at the minimum
The message “Top up oil level” and in-

dicator light

©

light up on the in-

strument panel.
it is vital to top up the oil as soon as

possible.

The display only warns the

driver if the oil level is at the

minimum level. It does not

inform the driver that the oil

level has exceeded the maximum

level as this can only be measured

using a dipstick.

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 oil level

The oil level should be read with the ve-

hicle on level ground, after the engine

has been switched off for some time.
the dipstick must be used to read

the exact oil level and make sure

that the maximum level has not been

exceeded (risk of engine damage).

Refer to the following pages.
The instrument panel display only

alerts the driver when the oil level is at

its minimum.

3

4

2

1

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

4.4

ENG_UD11751_2

Niveau huile moteur : généralités (X95 - B95 - D95 - Renault)

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engine Oil level: general information

(2/2)

Reading the level using the

dipstick

– remove the dipstick and wipe with a

clean, lint-free cloth;

– push the dipstick in as far as it will

go (for vehicles equipped with a cap-

type dipstick C, screw the cap in 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 operation has been com-

pleted, ensure that the dipstick is

pushed in as far as it will go or that

the “cap-type dipstick” is completely

screwed in.

Consult your approved Dealer at

once if you notice an abnormal or

repeated drop in any of the fluid

levels.

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.

A

B

C

B

A

Maximum engine oil level

exceeded.

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.

In order to prevent splashback, it is

recommended that a funnel be used

when topping up/filling with 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 (X95 - B95 - D95 - Renault)

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topping up/filling

engine Oil level: topping up/filling

(1/2)

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.

– Unscrew cap 1;
– top up the level (as a guide, the ca-

pacity between the minimum and

maximum reading on the dipstick 2

is between 1.5 and 2 litres, depend-

ing on the engine);

– wait for approximately 10 minutes to

allow the oil to flow into the engine;

– check the level using the dipstick 2

(as described above).

Once the operation has been com-

pleted, ensure that the dipstick is

pushed in as far as it will go or that the

cap-type dipstick is completely screwed

in.

Do not exceed the

max level and

do not forget to refit cap 1 and dip-

stick 2.

1

2

2

1

1

2

1

1

2

filter

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

4.6

ENG_UD16901_4

Niveau huile moteur : appoint/remplissage (X95 - B95 - D95 - Renault)

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Engine oil change

engine Oil level: topping up/filling

(2/2)

engine Oil CHAnge

Oil change

Service interval: refer to the

Maintenance Service Booklet for your

vehicle.

Average capacities for oil change

including oil filter

(for information)

1.4 tCe engine: 4.5 litres

1.6 16v engine: 5.0 litres

2.0 16v engine: 4.4 litres

2.0 t engine : 5.4 litres

1.5 dCi engine : 4.5 litres

1.9 dCi engine: 5.1 litres

2.0 dCi engine: 7.4 litres
engine oil grade
Refer to the Maintenance Service

Booklet for your vehicle.

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.

1

1

1

1

2

2

1

2

1

levels:

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

tanks and reservoirs

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

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

4.7

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Niveaux / filtres (X95 - B95 - D95 - 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 MINI 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.

No operations should be

carried out on the cooling

circuit when the engine is

hot.

Risk of burns.

Consult your approved dealer at

once if you notice an abnormal or

repeated drop in any of the fluid

levels.

1

Replacement intervals
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.

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

levels:

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

tanks and reservoirs

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

4.8

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Niveaux / filtres (X95 - B95 - D95 - Renault)

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brake fluid

levelS

(2/3)

Brake fluid level

The level should be read with the engine

switched off and on level ground. This

should be checked frequently, and any

time you notice even the slightest loss

in braking efficiency.

level 1
It is normal for the level to drop as

the linings become worn, but it should

never drop below the

Min 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 Service

Booklet for your vehicle.

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.

Consult your approved dealer at

once if you notice an abnormal or

repeated drop in any of the fluid

levels.

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

ENG_UD18903_5

Niveaux / filtres (X95 - B95 - D95 - Renault)

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windscreen/headlight washer reservoir

Filters

levelS

(3/3)

FilteRS

Windscreen/headlight washer

reservoir

topping up
With the engine switched off, open

cap 1, fill until you can see the fluid,

then refit the cap.

liquid
Screen wash product (product with an-

tifreeze in winter).

Jets
Use a tool such as a needle to adjust

the height of the windscreen washer

jets.

nOte
Depending on the vehicle, to find

out the fluid level, open cap 1 and

pull out the dipstick.

Filters

The replacement of filter elements (air

filter, passenger compartment filter,

diesel filter, etc.) is scheduled in the

maintenance operations for your vehi-

cle.
Replacement intervals for filter el-

ements: refer to the Maintenance

Service Booklet for your vehicle.

1

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 (X95 - B95 - D95 - Renault)

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Tyre Pressure

tyRe pReSSURe

The tyre pressure is indicated on

label A affixed to the edge of the driv-

er’s door. Open the door to read it.
B: dimension of the tyres fitted to the

vehicle.
C: tyre pressures for the front wheels

(non-motorway).
D: tyre pressures for the rear wheels

(non-motorway).
E: tyre pressures for the front wheels

(motorway).

F: tyre pressures for the rear wheels

(motorway).
G: tyre pressure for the emergency

spare wheel.
H: emergency spare wheel tyre dimen-

sion if different to the four tyres fitted to

the vehicle.

tyre safety and use of snow

chains
Refer to the information on “Tyres”

in Section 5 for the servicing con-

ditions and, depending on the ver-

sion, the use of chains.
Special note
For vehicles used fully laden

(maximum permissible all-up

weight)

and towing a trailer. The

maximum speed must be limited

to

60 mph (100 km/h) and the tyre

pressure increased by

0.2 bar.

Refer to the information on “Weights”

in Section 6.

C

D

F

e

g

A

H

A

B

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

and profile should be used.
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 (X95 - B95 - D95 - Renault)

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The battery 1 does not require any

maintenance.

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.

Battery

The battery is a

specific

type, please ensure it is

replaced with the same

type. Consult an approved

dealer.

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

“Battery low start engine” is displayed

on the instrument panel. In this case,

start the engine. Then the message

“Battery charging” appears on the in-

strument panel for the duration of the

charging time.
The charge status of your battery can

decrease especially if you use your ve-

hicle:
– 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.

1

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