Renault Kadjar (2018 year). Instruction — part 14

3.34

Permissible nose weight, maxi-

mum permissible towing weight,

braked and unbraked: refer to

the information on “Weights” in

Section 6.

Choice and fitting of towing

equipment

Maximum weight of towing equip-

ment: 32 kg
For fitting and conditions of use,

refer to the equipment’s fitting in-

structions.

Please keep these instructions with

the rest of the vehicle documenta-

tion.

TRANSPORTING OBJECTS towbar

A

Maximum dimension A: 1029 mm.

If the towbar ball obscures the regis-

tration plate or the rear fog lights, it

should be removed when not in use.
In all cases, comply with local leg-

islation.

3.35

LUGGAGE NET

(1/2)

– attach the two hooks 5 of the net

straps 3 on the anchoring points 4

located under the carpet;

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

Fitting the luggage net

behind the front seats

Inside the vehicle on each side:
– lower cover 1 to gain access to the

anchoring points for the top part of

the luggage net;

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

choring points;

Depending on the vehicle, this may be

used when transporting animals or lug-

gage to isolate them from the passen-

ger section.
It can be positioned:
– behind the rear seats A;
– behind the front seats B.

The luggage net is desig-

ned to retain a maximum

weight of 10 kg.
Risk of injury.

Do not install the luggage

net in this position when a

passenger is occupying a

rear seat

A

B

1

2

3

5

4

3.36

LUGGAGE NET

(2/2)

6

– fix the net belt hook 9 onto the an-

choring points 10;

– adjust net strap 8 so that it is taut.

The seatbacks must not touch the

luggage net.

Fitting the luggage net

behind the rear seats

Inside the vehicle on each side:
– lift cover 6 to access the luggage net

upper mounting rail;

– insert upper rod 7 for the net into the

rail;

7

6

8

10

9

3.37

Accessing the mounting

points

Vehicles fitted with longitudinal roof

bars
The attachment inserts 2 are located on

the longitudinal roof bars 1.

ROOF BARS

(1/2)

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

Vehicles not fitted with longitudinal

roof bars
Open the doors to access the fixing

points 3.

1

2

3.38

ROOF BARS

(2/2)

/SPOILER

A

Spoiler A

It is forbidden to fix objects

and/or accessories (bike

racks, etc.) to the spoiler.

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.

Precautions during use

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.

3.39

MULTIMEDIA EQUIPMENT

Using the telephone
We remind you of the need

to conform to the legislation

in force concerning the use

of such equipment.

Hands-free telephone

integrated control

For equipped vehicles, use the steering

wheel controls 4.

Multimedia systems

1 Multimedia touchscreen;

2 Multimedia sockets;

3 Steering column controls;

4 Steering wheel controls;

5 Microphone.

1

2

4

3

Refer to the equipment instructions

for information on how to operate

this equipment.

5

3.40

4.1

Section 4: Maintenance

Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.2

Engine oil level: general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.4

Engine oil level: topping up/filling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.5

Oil change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.7

Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.8

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

4.8

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

4.9

windscreen washer reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.10

Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.10

Tyre pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.11

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.13

Bodywork maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.15

Interior trim maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.18

4.2

Opening the bonnet

Lift the bonnet up and release the stay 4

from its holder 5. For your own safety, it

is very important to fit the stay into its

retainer 3.

To open, press the control 1.

BONNET

(1/2)

Unlocking the bonnet catch

To open, raise the bonnet slightly, then

lift the paddle 2 at the centre point of

the bonnet.

2

When working in the engine

compartment, ensure that

the windscreen wiper stalk

is in the park position.

Risk of injury.

Before performing any

action in the engine com-

partment, the ignition must

be switched off (please see

the information on “Starting, stop-

ping the engine” in Section 2).

3

4

5

1

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



warning

light in the engine compartment re-

minds you of this.
Risk of injury.

4.3

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 the stay 4

in its holder 5. Hold the middle of the

bonnet and guide it down to one foot

(30 cm) above the closed position, then

release. It will latch automatically under

its own weight.

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.

Ensure that the bonnet is

properly locked.

Check that nothing is pre-

venting the catch from lock-

ing (gravel, cloth, etc.).

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.

4

5

4.4

– 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.

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.

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.

ENGINE OIL LEVEL: general information

A

B

A

B

C

Exceeding the maximum

engine oil level
Under no circumstances

must the maximum fill

level B be exceeded: risk of damage

to the engine and catalytic con-

verter.

If the level exceeds the maximum

level, do not start your vehicle and

contact an authorised dealer.

In order to prevent splashback, it is

recommended that a funnel be used

when topping up/filling with oil.

Before performing any

action in the engine com-

partment, the ignition must

be switched off (please see

the information on “Starting, stop-

ping the engine” in Section 2).

4.5

Topping up/filling

The vehicle must be parked on level

ground and the engine should be

stopped and cold (for instance, before

the engine is started up for the first time

in the day).

– 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.

ENGINE OIL LEVEL: topping up, filling

(1/3)

Do not exceed the max level and

do not forget to refit cap 1 and dip-

stick 2.

In order to prevent splashback, it is

recommended that a funnel be used

when topping up/filling with oil.

1

2

Before performing any

action in the engine com-

partment, the ignition must

be switched off (please see

the information on “Starting, stop-

ping the engine” in Section 2).

1

2

4.6

ENGINE OIL LEVEL: topping up, filling

(2/3)

Do not exceed the max level and

do not forget to refit cap 1 and dip-

stick 2.

Before performing any

action in the engine com-

partment, the ignition must

be switched off (please see

the information on “Starting, stop-

ping the engine” in Section 2).

In order to prevent splashing, it is

recommended that a funnel be used

when topping up/filling the oil.

2

1

1

2

2

1

4.7

Engine oil grade

Refer to the maintenance document for

your vehicle.

ENGINE OIL LEVEL: topping up, filling

(3/3)/

OIL CHANGE

Never run the engine in an

enclosed space as exhaust

gases are poisonous.

Engine oil change: if you

are changing the oil when

the engine is hot, be care-

ful not to scald yourself as

the oil drains.

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.

When working in the engine

compartment, ensure that

the windscreen wiper stalk

is in the park position.

Risk of injury.

Oil change

Service interval: refer to the

Maintenance Service Booklet for your

vehicle.

Oil change capacity

Please refer to the maintenance docu-

ment for your vehicle, or contact an au-

thorised dealer.

Always check the engine oil level using

the dipstick, as explained previously (it

should never fall below the minimum

level, or be over the maximum level on

the dipstick).

Consult your approved dealer at

once if you notice an abnormal or

repeated drop in any of the fluid

levels.

Exceeding the maximum

engine oil level
Under no circumstances

should maximum filling level

be exceeded: this could damage the

engine and the catalytic converter.

If the level exceeds the maximum

level, do not start your vehicle and

contact an authorised dealer.

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



warning

light in the engine compartment re-

minds you of this.
Risk of injury.

4.8

Top this level up when cold before it

reaches the MINI mark.
Frequency of checking coolant level
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;
– an anti-corrosion protection for the

cooling system.

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

circuit when the engine is

hot.

Risk of burns.

Replacement interval
Refer to the Maintenance Document for

your vehicle.



Coolant

With the engine switched off and on

level ground, the level when cold must

be between the MINI and MAXI marks

on reservoir 1.

LEVELS

(1/3)

1

When working in the engine

compartment, ensure that

the windscreen wiper stalk

is in the park position.

Risk of injury.

Before performing any

action in the engine com-

partment, the ignition must

be switched off (please see

the information on “Starting, stop-

ping the engine” in Section 2).

4.9

Level 2
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

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

Technical Department (and taken from

a sealed container).

Replacement interval
Refer to the Maintenance Document for

your vehicle.



Brake fluid

The level should be read with the engine

switched off and on level ground.
This should be checked frequently,

and immediately if you notice even the

slightest loss in braking efficiency.

LEVELS

(2/3)

2

Consult your approved dealer at

once if you notice an abnormal or

repeated drop in any of the fluid

levels.

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



warning

light in the engine compartment re-

minds you of this.
Risk of injury.