Renault Trafic (2022 year). Manual in english — page 15
BONNET (2/2)
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 lower it to
30 cm above the closed position, then
release it. It will latch automatically
under its own weight.
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.).
4.3
ENGINE OIL LEVEL: general information
It is normal for an engine to use oil for
Reading the oil level
lubrication and cooling of moving parts
The oil level should be read with the ve-
and it is normal to top up the level be-
hicle on level ground, after the engine
tween oil changes.
has been switched off for some time.
However, contact your approved
The dipstick must be used to read
B
Dealer if more than 0.5 litres is being
the exact oil level and make sure that
consumed every 600 miles (1,000 km)
A
the maximum level has not been ex-
after the running in period.
ceeded (risk of engine damage).
Oil change frequency: check the oil
The instrument panel display only
level from time to time and certainly
alerts the driver when the oil level is at
before any long journey to avoid the
its minimum.
risk of damaging your engine.
- 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 the “mini” mark A and never
exceed the “maxi” B mark.
Once the level has been read, push the
Exceeding the maximum
dipstick in as far as it will go.
engine oil level
Adding engine oil
Under no circumstances
Use a funnel or protect the
should maximum filling
filling neck area to avoid
level B be exceeded: this could
engine oil escaping onto a
damage the engine and the anti-pol-
hot part of the engine compartment
lution system.
or a sensitive part (e.g. electrical
If the level exceeds the maxi level,
components).
do not start your vehicle, contact
Before carrying out any
Fire hazard.
an authorised dealer.
action in the engine com-
partment, you must switch
off the ignition ➥ 2.3.
4.4
ENGINE OIL LEVEL: topping up, filling, oil change (1/2)
Before carrying out any
Please note when work-
action in the engine com-
Adding engine oil
ing close to the engine that
partment, you must switch
Use a funnel or protect the
it may be hot. In addition,
off the ignition ➥ 2.3.
filling neck area to avoid
the engine cooling fan may
engine oil escaping onto a
start at any moment. The
hot part of the engine compartment
warning light in the engine compart-
or a sensitive part (e.g. electrical
ment reminds you of this.
Engine oil change: if you
components).
are changing the oil when
Risk of injury.
Fire hazard.
the engine is hot, be careful
not to scald yourself if the
oil overflows.
Filling and/or checking
the oil level: when topping
Never run the engine in an
Exceeding the maximum
up or checking the oil level,
enclosed space as exhaust
engine oil level
ensure that no oil leaks onto
gases are poisonous.
the engine components.
Under no circumstances
should the maximum fill-
Do not forget to properly close the
ing level be exceeded: this could
cap and refit the dipstick to prevent
damage the engine and the emis-
any oil spatter on hot engine com-
sion control system.
ponents.
When working in the engine
If the oil level exceeds the maximum
compartment, ensure that
Fire hazard.
the windscreen wiper stalk
level, do not start your vehicle and
is in the park position.
contact an approved dealer.
Risk of injury.
4.5
ENGINE OIL LEVEL: topping up, filling, oil change (2/2)
Topping up/filling
Oil change
The vehicle must be parked on level
Service interval: refer to the
1
ground and the engine should be cold
Maintenance Service Booklet for your
(for instance, before the engine is
vehicle.
started up for the first time in the day).
Oil change capacity
Please refer to the maintenance docu-
ment for your vehicle, or contact an au-
thorised dealer.
2
Always check the engine oil level using
the dipstick, as explained previously (it
should never fall below the “MINI”, or be
over the “MAXI” level on the dipstick).
-
Unscrew cap 1;
Engine oil grade
-
top up the level (as a guide, the ca-
Refer to the Maintenance
Service
pacity between the “MINI” and the
Booklet for your vehicle.
“MAXI” reading on the dipstick 2
is between 0.33 and 0.44 gallons
(1.5 and 2 litres) depending on the
engine);
-
wait for approximately 10 minutes to
Consult your approved dealer at
allow the oil to flow into the engine;
once if you notice an abnormal or
-
check the level using the dipstick 2
repeated drop in any of the fluid
(as described above).
levels.
Once the operation has been com-
pleted, ensure that the dipstick is
pushed in as far as it will go and that
Do not exceed the “MAXI” level and
the cap is completely screwed in.
do not forget to refit cap 1 and dip-
stick 2.
4.6
LEVELS (1/3)
Before carrying out any
action in the engine com-
partment, you must switch
1
off the ignition ➥ 2.3.
Please note when work-
ing close to the engine that
it may be hot. In addition,
Coolant
the engine cooling fan may
With the engine switched off and on
start at any moment. The
level ground, the level when cold must
label in the engine compartment re-
be between the “MINI” and “MAXI”
minds you of this.
marks on coolant reservoir 1.
Risk of injury.
Top this level up when cold before it
reaches the MINI mark.
When working in the engine
No operations should be
compartment, ensure that
carried out on the cooling
the windscreen wiper stalk
circuit when the engine is
is in the park position.
hot.
Consult your approved dealer at
once if you notice an abnormal or
Risk of injury.
Risk of burns.
repeated drop in any of the fluid
levels.
4.7
LEVELS (2/3)
Frequency of checking coolant level
Level 2
Check the coolant level regularly
It is normal for the level to drop as the
(very severe damage is likely to be
brake shoes become worn, but it must
caused to the engine if it runs out of
never drop lower than the “MINI" warn-
coolant).
ing line.
If the level needs to be topped up, only
If you wish to check the disc and drum
use products approved by our Technical
wear yourself, you should obtain the
Department which ensure:
document explaining the checking pro-
cedure from our network or from the
- protection against freezing;
manufacturer’s website.
- an anti-corrosion protection for the
cooling system.
Topping up
2
Replacement interval
After any operation on the hydraulic cir-
cuit, a specialist must replace the brake
Refer to the Maintenance Document for
fluid.
your vehicle.
Only use fluids approved by our
Brake fluid
Technical Department (and taken from
a sealed container).
The level should be read with the engine
switched off and on level ground.
Replacement interval
This should be checked frequently,
Refer to the Maintenance Document for
and immediately if you notice even the
your vehicle.
slightest loss in braking efficiency.
Consult your approved dealer at
once if you notice an abnormal or
repeated drop in any of the fluid
levels.
4.8
LEVELS (3/3)
Filters
The replacement of filter components
(air filter, cabin filter, diesel filter, etc.)
is scheduled in the maintenance opera-
tions for your vehicle.
Replacement intervals for filter el-
ements: refer to the Maintenance
3
Document for your vehicle.
Windscreen washer
reservoir
Topping up
With the engine switched off, open the
cap 3. Fill until you can see the fluid,
then refit the cap.
Liquid
Screen wash product (product with an-
tifreeze in winter).
4.9
TYRE PRESSURE (1/2)
Vehicle fitted with a tyre pressure
A
loss warning system
In the event of under-inflation (punc-
tures, under-inflation etc.), warning light
appears on the instrument panel
➥ 2.25.
For your safety, please re-
spect the speed limit.
When they need to be re-
placed, only tyres of the
same make, size, type and profile
should be used on a single axle.
Label A
They must: either have a load ca-
pacity and speed rating at least
Open the driver’s door to read it.
equal to those of the original
Tyre pressures should be checked
tyres, or conform to those recom-
when the tyres are cold.
mended by an authorised dealer.
If the tyre pressures cannot be checked
Failure to heed these instructions
when the tyres are cold, increase the
could endanger your safety and
pressures from 0.2 to 0.3 bar (or 3 PSI).
affect your vehicle’s roadworthi-
Never deflate a hot tyre.
ness.
Risk of loss of control of the ve-
hicle.
4.10
TYRE PRESSURE (2/2)
E: tyre pressures for the rear wheels
Tyre safety and chain fitting: for infor-
A
(motorway) or when driving with a
mation on servicing conditions and, de-
significant load.
pending on the vehicle version, the use
of chains ➥ 5.12.
B
C
D E
B: front tyre pressure when driving
(non-motorway), or if less than
4 people occupy the vehicle.
C: rear tyre pressure when driving (non-
motorway), or if less than 4 people
occupy the vehicle.
Vehicle used fully laden
D: tyre pressures for the front wheels
(Maximum Permissible
(motorway) or when driving with a
Load Weight Maxi) and
significant load.
towing a trailer
The maximum speed must be lim-
ited to 62 mph (100 km/h) and the
tyre pressure increased by 0.2 bar
(3 psi) ➥ 6.10.
Risk of tyre blowouts.
4.11
BATTERY (1/2)
Replacing the battery
For your own safety and
to ensure correct opera-
tion of the vehicle’s elec-
trical equipment
(lights,
windscreen wipers, ABS etc.), it is
essential that any operation on the
battery
(removal, disconnection
etc.) is performed by a specialist
professional.
Risk of serious burns or electric
shocks.
You must respect the replacement
Before carrying out any
intervals (without exceeding them)
action in the engine com-
as stated in the maintenance doc-
partment, you must switch
ument.
off the ignition ➥ 2.3.
The battery is a specific type.
Please ensure it is replaced with the
same type.
Call an approved Dealer.
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.
4.12
BATTERY (2/2)
When the ignition is off, some consum-
A
2
3
4
ers may also be switched off (dipped
beam headlights, radio, ventilation, in-
1
terior lighting etc.). When the level is
extremely low, the message “Battery
low start engine” is displayed.
The charge status of the battery can
decrease, especially if you use your ve-
hicle:
-
for short journeys;
–
for driving in town;
–
when the temperature drops;
–
with the vehicle stationary and the
7
6
5
engine off.
This is located under cover 1 and does
Label A
not need to be serviced. You should
Observe the indications on the battery:
not open it or add any fluid.
- 2 naked flames and smoking forbid-
den;
- 3 eye protection required;
- 4 keep away from children;
- 5 explosive materials;
- 6 please consult the vehicle user
manual;
- 7 corrosive materials.
4.13
BODYWORK MAINTENANCE (1/3)
A well-maintained vehicle will last
You should
Respect local regulations about wash-
longer. It is therefore recommended to
ing vehicles (e.g. do not wash your ve-
Wash your car frequently, with the
maintain the exterior of the vehicle reg-
hicle on a public highway).
engine off, with cleaning prod-
ularly.
ucts recommended by our Technical
Observe the vehicle stopping distances
Your vehicle has been treated with very
Department (never use abrasive prod-
when driving on gravelled surfaces to
effective anti-corrosion products. It is
ucts). Rinse thoroughly beforehand
prevent paint damage.
nevertheless subject to various outside
with a jet:
Repair, or have repaired quickly, areas
influences.
-
spots of tree resin and industrial
where the paint has been damaged, to
grime;
prevent corrosion spreading.
Corrosive agents in the atmosphere
-
mud in the wheel arches and under-
– atmospheric pollution (built-up and
Remember to visit the body shop pe-
neath the body which forms damp
industrial areas);
riodically in order to maintain your an-
patches;
– saline atmospheres (near the sea,
ti-corrosion warranty. Refer to the
-
bird droppings, which cause a
particularly in hot weather);
Maintenance Document.
chemical reaction with the paint that
– seasonal and damp weather condi-
rapidly discolours paintwork and
If it is necessary to clean mechani-
tions (e.g. road salt in winter, water
may even cause the paint to peel
cal components, hinges, etc., spray
from road cleaners, etc.).
off;
them with products approved by our
wash the vehicle immediately to
Technical Department to protect them
Minor impacts
remove these marks since it is im-
after they have been cleaned.
possible to remove them by polish-
Abrasive action
ing;
Dust and sand in the air, mud, road grit
-
salt, particularly in the wheel arches
thrown up by other vehicles, etc.
and underneath the body after driv-
You should take a number of minor pre-
ing in areas where the roads have
cautions in order to safeguard your ve-
been gritted.
hicle against such risks.
Remove any plant matter (resin, leaves,
etc.) from the vehicle regularly.
We have selected special products
to care for your vehicle and you can
obtain these from the manufactur-
er’s accessory outlets.
4.14
BODYWORK MAINTENANCE (2/3)
What you should not do
Wash the vehicle in bright sunlight or
freezing temperatures.
Degrease or clean using
high-pressure cleaning
Do not scrape off mud or dirt without
equipment or by spray-
pre-wetting.
ing on products not ap-
Allow dirt to accumulate on the exterior.
proved by our Technical
Department:
Allow rust to form following minor im-
-
mechanical components
(e.g.:
pacts.
engine compartment);
Do not use solvents not approved by
-
the wheels
(e.g. braking system
our Technical Department to remove
components such as brake calli-
stains as this could damage the paint-
pers);
work.
-
underbody;
Do not drive in snow or muddy condi-
tions without washing the vehicle, par-
-
parts with hinges (e.g.: inside the
ticularly under the wheel arches and
doors);
body.
-
painted plastic external fittings (e.g.:
bumpers).
Doing this could give rise to corrosion
or operational faults.
4.15
BODYWORK MAINTENANCE (3/3)
Vehicles with a matte paint
Using a roller type car wash
Cleaning the headlights,
finish
Return the wiper stalk to the park po-
sensors and cameras
This type of paint requires certain pre-
sition ➥ 1.127. Check the mounting of
Use a soft cloth or cotton wool. If this
cautions.
external accessories, additional lights
does not clean them properly, moisten
and rear view mirrors, and ensure that
the cloth with soapy water, then wipe
You should do the following
the wiper blades are secured with ad-
clean with a soft damp cloth or cotton
hesive tape.
wool.
Wash the vehicle by hand using plenty
Finally, carefully dry off with a soft dry
of water, using a soft cloth or a gentle
Remove the radio aerial mast if your
cloth.
sponge.
vehicle is fitted with this equipment.
Remember to remove the tape and refit
Do not use cleaning products con-
Do not do the following
the antenna after washing.
taining alcohol or utensils (e.g.: a
Use wax-based products (polishing).
scraper).
Rub too hard.
Wash the vehicle in a roller-type car
wash.
Attach stickers to the paintwork (risk of
leaving marks).
Wash the vehicle
using a high-pressure
cleaning device.
4.16
INTERIOR TRIM MAINTENANCE (1/2)
A well-maintained vehicle will last
Glass instrument panel
Textiles (seats, door trim, etc)
longer. It is therefore recommended to
(e.g. instrument panel, clock, exterior
Vacuum-clean the textiles regularly.
maintain the interior of the vehicle regu-
temperature display, radio display, etc.)
larly.
Use a soft cloth (or cotton wool).
Liquid stain
A stain should always be dealt with
If this does not clean them properly,
Use soapy water.
swiftly.
use a soft cloth (or cotton wool) slightly
Dab lightly (never rub) with a soft cloth,
Whatever type of stain is on the trim,
moistened with soapy water and then
rinse and remove the excess.
use cold(or tepid) soapy water with
wipe clean with another soft damp cloth
natural soap.
or cotton wool.
Solid or pasty stain
Detergents (washing-up liquid, pow-
Carefully remove the excess solid or
Finally, carefully dry off with a soft dry
dered products, alcohol-based prod-
pasty material immediately using a
cloth.
ucts) should not be used.
spatula (working from the edges to the
Do not use products containing alco-
centre to avoid spreading the stain).
Use a soft cloth.
hol and/or spray fluids on the area.
In the case of a liquid stain, clean as
Rinse and soak up the excess.
indicated.
Seat belts
Special instructions for sweets or
Multimedia screen
These must be kept clean.
chewing gum
Maintenance of the screen may depend
Use products selected by our Technical
Place an ice cube on the stain to solid-
on the type of multimedia equipment.
Department
(approved outlets) or
ify it then proceed as for a solid stain.
Please refer to the multimedia instruc-
warm, soapy water and a sponge and
tions for further information.
wipe with a dry cloth.
Detergents or dyes must not be used
under any circumstances.
For further recommendations for
maintaining the interior, and/or for
any unsatisfactory results, please
see an authorised dealer.
4.17
INTERIOR TRIM MAINTENANCE (2/2)
Removal/replacing removable
You should not:
equipment originally fitted in
Position objects such as deodorants,
the vehicle
perfumes etc. near air vents as this
could damage your dashboard trim.
If you need to remove equipment in
order to clean the passenger com-
partment (for example, mats), always
ensure that they are correctly refitted
and are the right way around (the driv-
er’s mat should be fitted on the driver’s
Use high-pressure
side etc.) and fit them with the compo-
cleaning equipment or
nents supplied with the equipment (for
sprays inside the pas-
example, the driver mat should always
senger compartment:
be fixed using the pre-fitted mounting
components).
without careful use, this equipment
With the vehicle stationary, always
could impair the correct functioning
ensure that nothing will impede driving
of the electrical or electronic compo-
(anything obstructing the pedals, heel
nents in the vehicle, or have other
wedged by the mat etc.).
detrimental effects.
4.18
Section 5: Practical advice
Puncture, emergency spare wheel
5.2
Tyre inflation kit
5.4
Tools
5.8
Wheel trim, wheel
5.9
Changing a wheel
5.10
Tyres (tyre and wheel safety, use in winter) .
5.12
Battery
5.15
Fuses
5.17
Headlights and side lights (replacing bulbs) .
5.19
Rear lights: changing bulbs
5.21
Indicator lights (changing bulbs)
5.24
Interior lighting: changing bulbs
5.25
Key, radio frequency remote control: battery. .
5.28
Card: battery
5.30
Accessories
5.32
Wipers (replacing blades)
5.33
Towing
5.36
Fitting a radio
5.39
Operating faults
5.40
5.1
PUNCTURE, EMERGENCY SPARE WHEEL (1/2)
In case of puncture
Depending on the vehicle, a tyre infla-
tion kit or emergency spare wheel is
provided (refer to the following pages).
Vehicle fitted with a tyre pressure
loss warning system
In some cases (rear puncture, vehicle loaded with towing equipment etc.), it
In the event of under-inflation (punc-
is necessary to raise the vehicle (using the lifting point nearest the wheel con-
tures, under-inflation etc.), the
cerned) to permit access to the emergency spare wheel.
warning light appears on the instrument
panel ➥ 2.25.
If the emergency spare wheel has been stored for several years, have it
checked by your Dealer to ensure that it is safe to use.
Vehicle fitted with an emergency spare wheel that differs from the
other wheels:
-
Never fit more than one emergency spare wheel to the same vehicle.
–
As the punctured wheel is wider than the emergency spare wheel, the vehicle’s
ground clearance is reduced.
-
Replace the emergency spare wheel as soon as possible with a wheel identi-
cal to the original one.
If the vehicle is parked on
-
When this is fitted to the vehicle, which must only be a temporary measure, the
the hard shoulder, you must
driving speed must not exceed the speed indicated on the label on the wheel.
warn other road users of
-
Fitting an emergency spare wheel may alter the way the vehicle usually runs.
your vehicle’s presence
Avoid sudden acceleration or deceleration and reduce your speed when cor-
with a warning triangle or with other
nering.
devices as per the legislation apply-
-
If you need to use snow chains, fit the emergency spare wheel to the rear axle
ing to the country you are in.
and check the tyre pressure.
5.2
PUNCTURE, EMERGENCY SPARE WHEEL (2/2)
To put the spare wheel back B
A
Proceed in reverse order. Check that
wheel carrier 4 is correctly positioned
1
before tightening nuts 3 and 5.
4
Note: do not fit the hubcap on the emer-
gency spare wheel, so that you do not
5
2
hide the safety message on the label on
3
the emergency spare wheel. The mes-
B
sage indicates the 50 mph (80 km/h)
speed limit. Please abide by the limits
set by the local legislation of the coun-
try that you are in.
2
Emergency spare wheel
To take out emergency spare wheel B
On equipped vehicles, use the tool A
Using the tool A, completely unscrew
comprising:
the nut 5 (right-hand side) and partially
unscrew the nut 3 (left-hand side) until
- wheelbrace 2;
the notch of the wheel carrier 4 is re-
- for some versions, special end
leased from the nut 3.
piece 1 (which must be added).
Move it up and down and from side to
These components are stored in the
side to release the emergency spare
tool kit ➥ 5.8.
wheel.
Depending on the vehicle, a note in the
tool kit covers these instructions.
Do not touch the exhaust
system.
Risk of burns.
5.3
TYRE INFLATION KIT (1/4)
Do not attempt to use the
The kit is only approved for
B
inflation kit if the tyre has
inflating the tyres of the ve-
been damaged as a result
hicle originally equipped
of driving with a puncture.
with the kit.
You should therefore carefully check
It must never be used to inflate
A
the condition of the tyre sidewalls
the tyres of another vehicle, or any
before any operation.
other inflatable object (rubber ring,
rubber boat, etc.).
Driving with underinflated, flat or
punctured tyres can be dangerous
Avoid spillage on skin when han-
and may make the tyre impossible
dling the repair product bottle. If
to repair.
droplets do leak out, rinse them off
with plenty of water.
This repair is temporary.
Keep the repair kit away from chil-
A tyre which has been punctured
dren.
should always be inspected (and re-
paired, where possible) as soon as
Do not dispose of the empty bottle
The kit repairs tyres when
possible by a specialist.
in the countryside. Return it to your
tread A has been dam-
approved dealer or to a recycling or-
aged by objects smaller
When taking a tyre which has been
ganisation.
than 4 mm. It cannot repair
repaired using this kit to be replaced,
all types of puncture, such as cuts
you must inform the specialist.
The bottle has a limited service
larger than 4 mm, or cuts in tyre
life which is indicated on its label.
When driving, vibration may be felt
sidewall B.
Check the expiry date.
due to the presence of the repair
Ensure also that the wheel rim is in
product injected into the tyre.
Contact an approved dealer to re-
good condition.
place the inflation tube and repair
product bottle.
Do not pull out the foreign body
causing the puncture if it is still in
the tyre.
5.4
TYRE INFLATION KIT (2/4)
Vehicle fitted with a tyre pressure
loss warning system
In the event of under-inflation (punc-
tures, under-inflation etc.), the
warning light appears on the instrument
panel. ➥ 2.25.
C
Depending on the vehicle, in the event
of a puncture, use the kit located in the
tool kit underneath the driver’s seat.
To remove it, move the seat as far for-
wards as possible and tilt the seatback.
Unscrew the mounting screw C from
the unit and swivel to extract.
If the vehicle is parked on
the hard shoulder, you must
Before using this kit, park
warn other road users of
the vehicle at a sufficient
your vehicle’s presence
distance from traffic, switch
with a warning triangle or with other
on the hazard warning
devices as per the legislation apply-
lights, apply the handbrake, ask all
ing to the country you are in.
passengers to leave the vehicle and
keep them away from traffic.
5.5
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