Renault Duster (2016 year). Instruction — part 12

5.10

CHANGING A WHEEL

(1/2)

Switch on the hazard warn-

ing lights.
Park the vehicle away from

traffic on flat ground with a

good level of grip. Engage the hand-

brake and put into gear (first or re-

verse).
Ask the passengers to leave the ve-

hicle and to keep away from traffic.

If you have a puncture, re-

place the wheel as soon as

possible.
A tyre which has been punc-

tured should always be inspected

(and repaired, where possible) by a

specialist.

Vehicles equipped with a jack

and wheelbrace

If necessary, remove the wheel trim,

refer to the information on “Wheel trims

- Wheels” in this Section. Undo the

wheel bolts using wheelbrace 4. Fit it

so that you press downwards rather

than pulling upwards.

Mark hole 1, which is the nearest to

the wheel in question. The jack must

be fitted in this location. Offer up jack 3

horizontally and position jack head 2

under the sill.
Start cranking the jack up by hand to

align the base plate (which should be

pushed slightly under the vehicle).

Turn the wheelbrace until the wheel lifts

off the ground.
Remove the bolts.
Take off the wheel.
Fit the emergency spare wheel on

the central hub and turn it to align the

mounting holes in the wheel and the

hub.

If the vehicle is parked on

the hard shoulder, you must

warn other road users of

your vehicle’s presence

with a warning triangle or with other

devices as per the legislation apply-

ing to the country you are in.

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3

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5.11

CHANGING A WHEEL

(2/2)

If the vehicle is parked on

the hard shoulder, you must

warn other road users of

your vehicle’s presence

with a warning triangle or with other

devices as per the legislation apply-

ing to the country you are in.

Note: ensure that the emergency

spare wheel or punctured wheel and

the wheel tray are correctly posi-

tioned so that the luggage compart-

ment carpet can be properly fitted.

Tighten the bolts, checking that the

wheel is correctly positioned on its hub

and lower the jack.
With the wheels on the ground, tighten

the bolts firmly, beginning on side 5,

then 7, 9, 6, and finishing with 8. Check

the tightness (tightening torque 105

Nm), and the pressure of the emer-

gency spare wheel’s tyre as soon as

possible.

If the vehicle is not equipped with a

jack or wheelbrace, you can obtain

these from your approved dealer.

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6

7

8

9

Vehicle fitted with a tyre pressure

loss warning system
If under-inflated (puncture, low pres-

sure, etc.), the warning light



lights up on the instrument panel. See

“Tyre pressure loss warning” in

Section 2.

5.12

TYRES

(1/4)

Tyre and wheel safety
The tyres are the only contact between

the vehicle and the road, so it is essen-

tial to keep them in good condition. You

must make sure that your tyres con- -

form to local road traffic regulations.

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.
They must: either have a load ca-

pacity and a speed capacity at

least equal to the original tyres,

or correspond to those recom-

mended by your authorised

dealer.
Failure to heed these instructions

could endanger your safety and

affect your vehicle’s roadworthiness.
Risk of loss of control of the ve-

hicle.

Maintaining the tyres

The tyres must be in good condition

and the tread form must have sufficient

depth; tyres approved by our Technical

Department have wear warning strips 1

which are indicators moulded into

the tread at several points.

When the tyre tread has been worn

to the level of the warning strips, they

become visible 2: it is then necessary

to replace your tyres because the tread

rubber is now only 1.6 mm deep at

most, resulting in poor road holding

on wet roads.
An overloaded vehicle, long journeys

by motorway, particularly in very hot

weather, or continual driving on poorly

surfaced minor roads will lead to more

rapid tyre wear and affect safety.

Incidents which occur when

driving, such as striking the

kerb, may damage the tyres

and wheel rims, and could

also lead to misalignment of the

front or rear axle geometry. If such

incidents occur, have the condition

of these parts checked by an appro-

ved dealer.

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2

5.13

TYRES

(2/4)

Tyre pressures

Adhere to the tyre pressures (including

the emergency spare wheel). The tyre

pressures should be checked at least

once a month and additionally before

any long journey (refer to the label af-

fixed to the edge of the driver’s door).

Incorrect tyre pressures

lead to abnormal tyre wear

and unusually hot running.

These are factors which

may seriously affect safety and lead

to:
– poor road holding;
– risk of blowouts or throwing a

tread.

The tyre pressure depends on the

load and speed of use; adjust the

pressures according to the condi-

tions of use (refer to the information

on “Tyre pressures” in Section 4).

Please be aware that a poorly tightened or missing valve cap can make

the tyres less airtight and may lead to pressure loss. Always use valve

caps of the same type as the originals and tighten them fully.

Pressures should be checked when the

tyres are cold; ignore higher pressures

which may be reached in hot weather

or following a fast journey.

If tyre pressures cannot be checked

when the tyres are cold, assume an in-

crease of 0.2 to 0.3 bar.

Never deflate a hot tyre.

Special note

Depending on the vehicle, there may

be an adapter which needs to be posi-

tioned on the valve before air is added.

Your vehicle is equipped with large

wheels. These are more sensitive to

imbalance. If you experience vibra-

tion while driving, contact an appro-

ved dealer.

Vehicle fitted with a tyre pressure

loss warning system
If under-inflated (puncture, low pres-

sure, etc.), the warning light



on

the instrument panel comes on. See

«Tyre pressure loss warning» in chap-

ter 2.

5.14

TYRES

(3/4)

Changing wheels around

We recommend that you swap the

wheels regularly in order to ensure that

the tyres wear evenly.
Swap the wheels as shown in the above

diagram. Refer to your vehicle’s main-

tenance document for the intervals.

Emergency spare wheel

Refer to the information on the

“Emergency spare wheel” and

“Changing a wheel” in Section 5.

Fitting new tyres

For safety reasons, this

operation must be carried

out by a specialist.
Fitting different tyres may

change your vehicle as follows:
– it may mean that your vehicle no

longer conforms to current regu-

lations;

– It may change the way it handles

when cornering;

– It may cause the steering to be

heavy;

– it may affect the use of snow

chains.

5.15

TYRES

(4/4)

Snow or Winter tyres
We would recommend that these be

fitted to all four wheels to ensure that

your vehicle retains maximum adhe-

sion.
Warning: These tyres sometimes

have a specific direction of rotation

and a maximum speed index which

may be lower than the maximum

speed of your vehicle.

Studded tyres
This type of equipment may only be

used for a limited period and as laid

down by local legislation.
It is necessary to observe the speed

specified by current legislation.
These tyres must, at a minimum, be

fitted to the two front wheels.

In all cases, we would recommend

that you contact your approved

dealer who will be able to advise you

on the choice of equipment which is

most suitable for your vehicle.

Use in winter

Chains
2-wheel drive version (2WD)
Snow chains must be fitted to the

front wheels.
4-wheel drive version (4WD)
Snow chains may be fitted to only the

front wheels, or to all four wheels.

It is forbidden to fit snow

chains to only the rear

wheels.
Snow chains may only be

fitted to tyres of the same size as

those originally fitted to your vehicle.
Only certain chains can be fitted to

tyres.
Consult an approved dealer.

5.16

FRONT LIGHTS: changing bulbs

Dipped beams

Remove cover A.
Tilt bulb holder 5 to release it and then

replace the bulb.
Bulb type: H7.

Main beam headlight

Remove cover B.

Remove the bulb connector 2. Unclip

the spring 3 and take out the bulb.
Bulb type: H1.

It is essential to use anti-U.V. 55W

bulbs so as not to damage the plastic

on the headlights.
Do not touch the bulb glass. Hold it

by its base.

Mark the bulb’s position before remo-

val to ensure correct positioning when

replacing.

When the bulb has been changed,

make sure you refit the cover correctly.

Daytime running light, front

side light

Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a

turn 1 and take out the bulb.
Bulb type: W21/5W.

Direction indicator lights

Turn the bulb holder 4 a quarter of a

turn and take out the bulb.
Bulb type: PY21W.

A

B

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3

2

4

The engine may be hot

during operations in close

proximity. In addition, the

engine cooling fan may

come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.

To comply with current legislation,

or as a precaution, you can obtain

an emergency kit from your appro-

ved dealer containing a set of spare

bulbs and fuses.

The bulbs are under pres-

sure and can break when

replaced.
Risk of injury.

5.17

Additional lights

If you wish to fit fog lights to your ve-

hicle, please see an authorised dealer.

FOG LIGHTS: changing bulbs

Front fog lights 1

Consult an approved dealer.
Bulb type: H16
or depending on vehicle, H11.

Any operation on (or modi-

fication to) the electrical

system must be performed

by an approved Dealer

since an incorrect connection might

damage the electrical equipment

(harness, components and in partic-

ular the alternator). In addition, your

Dealer has all the parts required for

fitting these units.

The engine may be hot

during operations in close

proximity. In addition, the

engine cooling fan may

come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.

The bulbs are under pres-

sure and can break when

replaced.
Risk of injury.

1

To comply with local legislation, or

as a precaution, you can obtain an

emergency kit containing a set of

spare bulbs and fuses from an ap-

proved Dealer.

Rear fog lights 2

(depending on vehicle)
Consult an approved dealer.
Bulb type: P21W.

2

5.18

REAR LIGHTS: replacing the bulbs

(1/5)

The bulbs are under pres-

sure and can break when

replaced.
Risk of injury.

1

2

3

3

3

4

5

Open the luggage compartment lid and

unscrew the nuts 1, then release the

light unit 2 by pulling it out.
Unlock the clips 3 and release the con-

nectors 4 to remove the bulb holders 5.

To comply with current legislation, or

as a precaution, you can obtain an

emergency kit from your approved

dealer containing a set of spare

bulbs and fuses.

5.19

REAR LIGHTS: replacing the bulbs

(2/5)

6 Side light

Consult an approved Dealer.

7 Direction indicator lights

WY 16 W bulb.

8 Brake light

Pear-shaped, bayonet type P 21 W

bulb with two filaments.

9 Reversing light

Pear-shaped, bayonet type bulb

P 21 W.

6

Refitting
To refit, proceed in the reverse order,

taking care not to damage the wiring.

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8

9

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5.20

REAR LIGHTS: replacing the bulbs

(3/5)

Open the luggage compartment lid and

unscrew the nuts 10, then release the

light unit 11 by pulling it out.
Unlock the clips 12 to remove the bulb

holders 13.
14 Side light and brake light

Pear-shaped, bayonet type bulb with

two P 21/5 W filaments.

15 Direction indicator lights

Pear-shaped, bayonet type P 21 W

or PY 21 W bulb (depending on ve-

hicle).

16 Reversing light

Pear-shaped bayonet bulb P 21 W

or,

Rear fog light

(depending on vehicle)

Pear-shaped, bayonet type P 21 W

bulb.

Refitting
To refit, proceed in the reverse order,

taking care not to damage the wiring.

10

11

12

12

13

14

15

16

The bulbs are under pres-

sure and can break when

replaced.
Risk of injury.

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5.21

REAR LIGHTS: replacing the bulbs

(4/5)

High-level brake light

The bulb for high-level brake light 18

may be accessed through the luggage

compartment.

Carefully unclip cover 17 by pressing

tabs 19.

Carefully unclip tab 21 (movement A)

and turn it an eighth of a turn (move-

ment B) to release bulb holder 20.

Remove bulb 22.
Bulb type: W 16 W.

17

18

19

20

A

B

21

22

To comply with current legislation, or

as a precaution, you can obtain an

emergency kit from your approved

dealer containing a set of spare

bulbs and fuses.

The bulbs are under pres-

sure and can break when

replaced.
Risk of injury.

5.22

REAR LIGHTS: replacing the bulbs

(5/5)

Number plate light

Unclip light 23 by pressing tab 24 using

a flat-blade screwdriver or similar.
Unclip lens 25 and take out bulb 26.
Bulb type: W 5 W.

23

24

25

26

5.23

INDICATOR LIGHTS: changing bulbs

Unclip indicator light 1 (using a flat-

blade screwdriver or similar positioned

at A to move the indicator light towards

the outside of the vehicle).
Turn bulb holder 2 a quarter of a turn

(movement B) and take out bulb 3

(movement C).
Bulb type: WY5W.

The bulbs are under pres-

sure and can break when

replaced.
Risk of injury.

A

1

B

2

3

C

5.24

INTERIOR LIGHTING: changing bulbs

(1/4)

Courtesy light A

Unclip lens 1 using a flat-blade screw-

driver or similar.
Remove the bulb concerned.
Bulb type 2: W5W.

Front map reading lights

(depending on the vehicle)
Remove the lens 1 using a tool such as

a flat-blade screwdriver.
Remove the bulb concerned.
Bulb type 3: W5W.

The bulbs are under pres-

sure and can break when

replaced.
Risk of injury.

1

2

3

A

5.25

INTERIOR LIGHTING: changing bulbs

(2/4)

Rear map reading lights

(depending on the vehicle)
Unclip lens 4 using a flat-blade screw-

driver or similar.
Remove the bulb concerned.
Bulb type 5: W5W.

The bulbs are under pres-

sure and can break when

replaced.
Risk of injury.

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