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OPERATING FAULTS  
The following advice will enable you to carry out quick, temporary repairs. For safety reasons you should always contact  
an approved Dealer as soon as possible.  
Using the RENAULT card  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
ACTION REQUIRED  
The RENAULT card does not unlock or Vehicle located in a high electromagnetic Use the emergency key (refer to the  
lock the doors.  
radiation zone.  
Discharged battery.  
information on the Emergency key in  
Section 1).  
Use of appliances operating on the same Stop using the equipment or use the  
frequency as the card (mobile phone, emergency key (refer to the information  
etc.).  
on the Emergency key in Section 1).  
Card battery is flat.  
Replace the battery. You can still lock/  
unlock and start your vehicle (refer to  
the information on “Locking/unlocking  
the doors” in Section 1 and “Starting/  
Stopping the engine” in Section 2).  
The remote control/key does not lock or Vehicle located in a high electromagnetic Use the emergency key.  
unlock the doors.  
radiation zone.  
Discharged battery.  
Use of appliances operating on the same Stop using the devices or use the key.  
frequency as the key (mobile phone,  
etc.).  
The remote control battery is flat.  
Replace the battery. You can still lock/  
unlock and start your vehicle (refer to  
the information on “Locking/unlocking  
the doors” in Section 1 and “Starting/  
Stopping the engine” in Section 2).  
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OPERATING FAULTS (continued)  
The starter is activated  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
ACTION REQUIRED  
There is no response, the warning lights Discharged battery.  
fail to light up and the starter does not  
turn.  
Connect another battery to the faulty bat-  
tery.  
Battery unserviceable.  
Replace battery.  
Warning lights go dim and starter turns Battery terminals not tight,  
Retighten, reconnect or clean them if  
they are oxidised.  
very slowly.  
battery terminals corroded.  
Battery discharged or unserviceable.  
Connect another battery to the faulty  
battery. Refer to the paragraph “battery:  
troubleshooting” in section 5 or replace  
the battery if necessary.  
Do not push the vehicle if the steering  
column is locked.  
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OPERATING FAULTS (continued)  
The starter is activated  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
Starting conditions are not fulfilled.  
ACTION REQUIRED  
The engine will not start  
(vehicle with RENAULT card).  
Refer to the information on Starting and  
stopping the engine in Section 2.  
The hands-free RENAULT card is not de- Move the card inside the passenger com-  
tected.  
partment.  
The RENAULT card does not work.  
Insert the card in the card reader in order  
to start the engine.  
Refer to the information on Starting and  
stopping the engine in Section 2.  
It is difficult to start the engine in wet Poor ignition, ignition system damp.  
weather or after washing the vehicle.  
Dry the spark plug and coil wires.  
Consult an approved dealer.  
The engine is difficult to start when hot.  
Faulty carburation (bubbles of vaporised Let the engine cool down.  
fuel in the circuit).  
Poor compression.  
The engine cannot be switched off  
(vehicle with RENAULT card).  
Electronic fault.  
Press the starter button quickly five  
times.  
The steering column remains locked.  
Steering wheel locked.  
Move the steering wheel while press-  
ing the engine start button (refer to the  
information on Starting the engine in  
Section 2).  
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OPERATING FAULTS (continued)  
On the road  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
ACTION REQUIRED  
Abnormal white smoke from the ex- Mechanical fault: damaged cylinder head Stop the engine.  
haust.  
gasket.  
Consult an approved dealer.  
Vibrations.  
Tyres not inflated to correct pressures, Check the tyre pressures. If this is not the  
incorrectly balanced or damaged.  
problem, have them checked by an ap-  
proved Dealer.  
Coolant boiling in the coolant reservoir.  
Mechanical fault: cylinder head gasket Stop the engine.  
blown, faulty coolant pump.  
Consult an approved dealer.  
Engine cooling fan not working.  
Check the appropriate fuse, otherwise  
contact an approved Dealer.  
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OPERATING FAULTS (continued)  
On the road  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
ACTION REQUIRED  
Smoke under the bonnet.  
Short circuit or cooling circuit leak.  
Stop, switch off the ignition, stand away  
from the vehicle and contact an approved  
Dealer.  
Coolant circuit fault.  
Consult an approved dealer.  
The oil pressure warning light comes on:  
– while turning or braking,  
The level is too low.  
Low oil pressure.  
Top up the engine oil (refer to the infor-  
mation on the Engine oil level, topping  
up/refilling in Section 4).  
– at idle speed,  
Consult the nearest approved Dealer.  
– is slow to go out or remains lit when Loss of oil pressure.  
accelerating.  
Stop the vehicle and contact an approved  
Dealer.  
Loss of engine power.  
Clogged air filter.  
Fuel supply fault.  
Replace the cartridge.  
Check the fuel level.  
Faulty spark plugs, incorrect electrode Consult an approved dealer.  
gaps.  
Unstable idle speed or the engine stalls. Poor compression (spark plugs, ignition, Consult an approved dealer.  
air leak).  
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OPERATING FAULTS (continued)  
On the road  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
ACTION REQUIRED  
Steering wheel hard to turn:  
– assistance overheating,  
Leave to cool.  
– weak or dead battery.  
Recharge or replace the battery.  
The engine overheats. The coolant tem- Coolant pump: belt stretched or broken. Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine  
perature warning light comes on (or the Engine cooling fan not working.  
indicator needle is in the red area).  
and contact an approved Dealer.  
Coolant leaks.  
Check the condition of hoses and clips.  
Check the coolant reservoir: it should  
contain fluid. If it does not, top it up (once  
it has cooled). Take care not to scald  
yourself. This action is only temporary;  
consult your approved Dealer as soon as  
possible.  
Radiator: If there is a significant lack of coolant, remember that it must never be topped up using cold coolant while  
the engine is very warm. After any procedure on the vehicle which has involved even partial draining of the cooling  
system, it must be refilled with a new mixture prepared in the correct proportions. Reminder: only products approved  
by our Technical Department may be used for this purpose.  
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OPERATING FAULTS (continued)  
Electrical equipment  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
ACTION REQUIRED  
The wipers do not work.  
Wiper blades stuck.  
Free the blades before using the wipers.  
Broken windscreen wiper fuse.  
Consult an approved dealer.  
Blown rear screen wiper fuse (intermit- Replace it.  
tent, permanently stopped).  
Motor fault.  
Consult an approved dealer.  
The wiper does not stop.  
Faulty electrical controls.  
Consult an approved dealer.  
Replace the bulb.  
Direction indicators flashing more Blown bulb.  
quickly.  
The indicators are  
not working.  
On one side:  
– blown bulb,  
Replace the bulb.  
– faulty earth connection,  
Find the earth wire which is attached to a  
metallic part, scrape the end of the earth  
wire and reposition carefully.  
On both sides:  
– fuse blown,  
Replace it.  
– faulty flasher unit.  
Replace: contact an approved dealer.  
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OPERATING FAULTS (continued)  
Electrical equipment  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
– blown bulb,  
ACTION REQUIRED  
The headlights  
are not working.  
One only:  
Replace the bulb.  
– disconnected wire or incorrectly-posi- Check and reconnect the wire or the con-  
tioned connector,  
nector.  
– faulty earth connection.  
See above.  
Both:  
– if the circuit is fused.  
Faulty electrical controls.  
Check and replace if necessary.  
Consult an approved dealer.  
The headlights do not switch off.  
Traces of condensation in the lights.  
This is not a fault. The presence of traces  
of condensation in lights is a natural phe-  
nomenon linked to variations in tempera-  
ture.  
These traces soon disappear when the  
lights are switched on.  
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