Renault Trafic (2018 year). Instruction — part 13

3.36

– move the bench seat towards the

rear of the vehicle to release the an-

chorage points (movement F);

– lift the bench seat (movement G);
– move the bench seat towards the

rear again (movement H) to release

the front anchorage points;

– remove the bench seat from the front

of the vehicle.

REAR BENCH SEATS: functions

(3/4)

Removal/refitting of bench

seat 1 and 2

(depending on the vehicle)
These are removed and refitted in the

same way.

Removal
First, release the side seat belts by un-

locking them from their unit.
– Underneath the bench seat, press

on the latch 9, then pull it forwards

(movements C and D);

– lift (movement E);

It is not permitted to swap

bench seats 1 and 2

1

2

C

D

E

F

G

H

For safety reasons, carry

out any adjustments when

the vehicle is not being

driven.

Remove bench seat 2 before re-

moving bench seat 1.

9

9

3.37

REAR BENCH SEATS: functions

(4/4)

Refitting
– position the bench seat over the front

anchorage points;

– push the bench seat until it sits over

the rear anchorage points;

– Lower latches 9 and push them until

they lock in place;

– make sure the visual markers on

latches 9 are properly aligned.

Ensure that the bench seats

are locked in place correctly

when refitting them.
Check that the side seat

belts are locked in their unit cor-

rectly.

The rear bench seats must

be placed on their original

anchorage points.
Driving with the bench seat

in a rear-facing position is prohibi-

ted.

9

3.38

LUGGAGE COVER

Do not place any objects,

especially heavy or solid

objects on the luggage

cover. These may pose a

risk to the vehicle occupants if the

driver has to brake suddenly or if the

vehicle is involved in an accident.

A

A

B

The luggage cover is made up of one or

two rigid sections.
There are two possible positions:
– top position A;
– the lower position B.
Depending on the vehicle, you can lift

the section 1 to a vertical position to

make loading easier.

1

3.39

LUGGAGE NET

(1/2)

On equipped vehicles, the luggage

net A can be used, when transporting

animals or luggage, to separate them

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

Fitting the luggage net

behind the front seats

Inside the vehicle on each side:
Upper mounting:
– lift and hold the cover 2, using a flat-

blade screwdriver, to access the

mounting hole,

– fully insert the top rod 1 of the net

into the largest section 3 of the hole,

– slide the rod into the lower section 4

of the hole.

Lower mounting:
– attach hook 5 of the luggage strap

onto ring 7 at the base of the bench

seat,

– adjust the net strap so that it is taut.

Removal
Loosen the strap by lifting adjustment

device 6 upwards. Detach the belts.

Make sure that the rod

end 1 is supported by the

metal part and not the plas-

tic part of the cover.

A

1

2

3

4

6

7

5

3.40

LUGGAGE NET

(2/2)

Fitting the luggage net A

behind the rear seats

Inside the vehicle on each side:
Upper mounting:
– lift and hold the cover 2, using a flat-

blade screwdriver, to access the

mounting hole;

– fully insert the top rod 1 of the net

into the largest section 3 of the hole;

– slide the rod into the lower section 4

of the hole.

Lower mounting:
– fix the net belt hook 5 onto the ring 8;
– adjust the net strap so that it is taut.

Removal
Loosen the strap. Detach the belts.

Make sure that the rod

end 1 is supported by the

metal part and not the plas-

tic part of the cover.

1

2

3

4

5

8

A

3.41

TRANSPORTING OBJECTS

(1/2)

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 load should be loaded

in such a way that no items will be

thrown forward and strike the occu-

pants if the driver has to brake sud-

denly or while driving on a steep

gradient. Fasten the rear seat belts,

even if the seats are not occupied.

Transporting objects in the

rear load area

Depending on the vehicle, secur-

ing rings 1 and 2 can be used to stop

transported objects from moving. The

number of rings and their position may

vary depending on the vehicle.

The sole purpose of these rings 1 is

to prevent transported objects from

moving. The objects must be se-

cured to the mounting rings 2 on the

vehicle floor beforehand.

1

1

2

3.42

While driving with the right

rear hinged door open,

always secure transported

loads. The left-hand door,

which remains shut, should not be

used to hold transported loads in

place. Using the right rear hinged

door open while driving should only

be done in exceptional cases.

In any event, please refer to local

legislation. Risk of loads falling on

the road surface.

Special note for van version

F max: 500 daN

TRANSPORTING OBJECTS

(2/2)

For your safety, check that

all the vehicle’s doors are

properly closed before

starting the engine.

3.43

TRANSPORTING OBJECTS towbar

Fitting the towbar coupling

ball

Position the ball within the range of

bolts 1 or 2, to respect the height B,

which must be between 350 and

420 mm, with the vehicle laden (use the

illustration example below).
To assemble the towbar ball, please

consult the equipment assembly in-

structions.

A

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.

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: 22 kg
To assemble the towbar ball, please

consult the equipment assembly in-

structions.
Please keep these instructions with

the rest of the vehicle documenta-

tion.

2

B

1

1

Fitting towing equipment

A: 1,090 mm

3.44

Using the telephone
We remind you of the need

to conform to the legislation

in force concerning the use

of such equipment.

MULTIMEDIA EQUIPMENT

The presence and location of this

equipment depends on the vehicle’s

multimedia equipment.
1 Multimedia sockets;
2 multimedia touchscreen;
3 steering column control;
4 Voice command;
5 microphone.

To operate this equipment: please

refer to the driver’s handbook.

1

2

3

5

4

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.6

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

4.7

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

4.7

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

4.8

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

4.9

Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.9

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

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.12

Bodywork maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.14

Interior trim maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.17

4.2

To open the bonnet, pull the handle 1.

BONNET

(1/2)

1

Please note when work-

ing close to the engine that

it may be hot. In addition,

the engine cooling fan may

start at any moment. The



warning light in the engine compart-

ment reminds you of this.
Risk of injury.

Do not press down on the

bonnet: there is a risk that

the bonnet may accidentally

close.

When working in the engine

compartment, ensure that

the windscreen wiper stalk

is in the park position.

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.

After any procedure in the

engine compartment, make

sure that you do not forget

anything (cloth, tools, etc.).

These may damage the engine or

cause a fire.

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).

4.3

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 lower it to

30 cm above the closed position, then

release it. It will latch automatically

under its own weight.

BONNET

(2/2)

2

Unlocking the bonnet catch

To unlock, push the tab 2 to the left as

you open the bonnet.

Opening the bonnet

Lift the bonnet, helping it up, and it will

rest in position with the help of struts.

Ensure that the bonnet is

properly locked.

Check that nothing is pre-

venting the catch from lock-

ing (gravel, cloth, etc.).

4.4

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

Exceeding the maximum

engine oil level
Under no circumstances

should maximum filling

level B be exceeded: this could

damage the engine and the cata-

lytic converter.

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.

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 ex-

ceeded (risk of engine damage).
The instrument panel display only

alerts the driver when the oil level is at

its minimum.
– remove the dipstick and wipe with a

clean, lint-free cloth;

– push the dipstick 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 level has been read, push the

dipstick in as far as it will go.

A

B

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

ENGINE OIL LEVEL: topping up/filling

(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).

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 careful

not to scald yourself if the

oil overflows.

When working in the engine

compartment, ensure that

the windscreen wiper stalk

is in the park position.

Risk of injury.

Please note when work-

ing close to the engine that

it may be hot. In addition,

the engine cooling fan may

start at any moment. The



warning light in the engine compart-

ment reminds you of this.
Risk of injury.

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.

Exceeding the maximum

engine oil level
Under no circumstances

must the maximum fill level

be exceeded: risk of damage to the

engine and catalytic converter.

If the oil level exceeds the maximum

level, do not start your vehicle and

contact an approved Dealer.

4.6

ENGINE OIL LEVEL: topping up, filling

(2/2)

OIL CHANGE

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).

Engine oil grade

Refer to the Maintenance Service

Booklet for your vehicle.

Consult your approved dealer at

once if you notice an abnormal or

repeated drop in any of the fluid

levels.

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).

– 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 and that

the cap is completely screwed in.

In order to prevent splashback, it is

recommended that a funnel be used

when topping up/filling with oil.

Do not exceed the max level and

do not forget to refit cap 1 and dip-

stick 2.

4.7



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.

No operations should be

carried out on the cooling

circuit when the engine is

hot.

Risk of burns.

LEVELS

(1/3)

1

When working in the engine

compartment, ensure that

the windscreen wiper stalk

is in the park position.

Risk of injury.

Please note when work-

ing close to the engine that

it may be hot. In addition,

the engine cooling fan may

start at any moment. The



label in the engine compartment re-

minds you of this.
Risk of injury.

Consult your approved dealer at

once if you notice an abnormal or

repeated drop in any of the fluid

levels.

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).