Get Practical advice -> Operating faults Guide for Renault Symbioz 4 Door First Generation (2024-2026)

OPERATING FAULTS

The following advice will enable you to carry out quick, temporary repairs. For safety reasons you should always con-

tact an approved dealer as soon as possible.

Using the card

POSSIBLE CAUSES

ACTION REQUIRED

The card does not Card battery is flat.

Replace the battery. You will still be able to lock/unlock

lock or unlock the

doors.

and start your ꢀ 39 and ꢀ 141 vehicle.

Use of appliances operating on the same Stop using the devices or use the built-in key ꢀ 39.

frequency as the card (mobile phone, etc.).

Vehicle located in an area with strong

electromagnetic radiation. Vehicle bat-

tery discharged.

Use the key that is built into the card ꢀ 39.

The "Place card in zone + START" mes-

sage appears on the instrument panel.

Place you card on the placement area ꢀ 141 then press

the START button.

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The vehicle is started.

While the engine is on, it is not possible to lock/unlock

using the card. Turn off the ignition.

Desynchronisation of the card

Unlock the driver's door by inserting the card's built-in

key into the door lock ꢀ 39, then place the card on the

placement area ꢀ 141 and press the START button to

synchronise the card.

The starter is activated

The instrument panel indicator

POSSIBLE CAUSES

ACTION REQUIRED

Battery terminals not tight, battery Retighten, reconnect or clean them if they

lights are weak or fail to light up and terminals disconnected or oxidised. are oxidised.

the starter does not turn.

Discharged battery or not opera-

tional.

Connect another battery to the faulty bat-

tery ꢀ 352 or replace the battery if neces-

sary.

Do not push the vehicle if the steering col-

umn is locked.

Faulty circuit.

Consult an approved dealer.

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OPERATING FAULTS

The starter is activated

POSSIBLE CAUSES

ACTION REQUIRED

The engine will not start.

Starting conditions are not fulfilled. ꢀ 141 .

The "hands-free" card does not

work.

Place the card in the recess provided for

this purpose on the centre console ꢀ 141.

With the vehicle stationary, engine

cold, the engine's idle speed is high.

Petrol version, this is not necessarily The engine's idle speed should decrease

a fault. This may be caused by the after about one minute. Otherwise, this

increase in the engine temperature. may be caused by another fault. Call an

approved dealer.

The engine cannot be switched off. Card not detected.

Electronic fault.

Place the card in the recess provided for

this purpose on the centre console.

Press and hold the start button.

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Press the start button 3 times quickly or

press and hold.

The steering column remains

locked.

Steering wheel locked.

Faulty electrical circuit.

Move the steering wheel while pressing the

engine start button ꢀ 141.

Consult an approved dealer.

On the road

POSSIBLE CAUSES

ACTION REQUIRED

Vibrations.

Tyres not inflated to the correct pressure, in- Check the tyre pressures: if this is not the cause, have

correctly balanced or damaged. their condition checked by an approved dealer.

White smoke

from the ex-

haust.

This is not necessarily a fault. Depending on Reduce the engine speed and avoid sudden accelera-

the climate conditions (cold, humidity etc.), tion to gradually make the smoke disappear. Other-

smoke may be produced under hard vehicle wise, this may be caused by another fault. Consult an

acceleration.

approved dealer.

Smoke under

the bonnet.

Short-circuit or cooling system leak.

Stop, switch off the ignition, stand away from the vehi-

cle and contact an approved dealer.

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OPERATING FAULTS

On the road

POSSIBLE CAUSES

ACTION REQUIRED

The oil pres-

sure warning

light comes on:

while corner-

ing or braking.

The level is too low.

Loss of oil pressure.

Add engine oil ꢀ 324 .

is slow to go

out or remains

lit up under ac-

celeration.

Stop the vehicle and contact an approved dealer.

On the road

POSSIBLE CAUSES

ACTION REQUIRED

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Steering becomes heavy.

Assistance overheat- Drive carefully at reduced speed, be aware of the level

ing.

of force in the steering wheel needed to turn the

wheels.

Fault with the electric Consult an approved dealer.

assistance motor.

Fault in the assis-

tance system

The engine is overheating. The coolant

temperature indicator is in the warning

Engine cooling fan

not working.

Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and contact an

approved dealer.

Coolant leaks.

Check the coolant reservoir: it should contain fluid. If

there is no coolant, consult an approved dealer as

soon as possible.

zone and warning light

on.

comes

Coolant boiling in the coolant reservoir.

Mechanical fault:

damaged cylinder

head gasket.

Stop the engine.

Call an approved dealer.

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OPERATING FAULTS

Radiator: in the event of a significant lack of coolant, remember that you must never top up using cold

coolant while the engine is very hot. 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.

Electrical equipment

POSSIBLE CAUSES

Wiper blades stuck.

Faulty electrical circuit.

Fuse damaged.

ACTION REQUIRED

The wipers do not work.

Free the blades before using the wipers.

Consult an approved dealer.

Replace the fuse or have it replaced ꢀ

362.

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The wiper does not stop.

Faulty electrical controls.

Blown rear bulb.

Consult an approved dealer.

Direction indicators flashing more

quickly.

ꢀ 356 .

The indicators are not working.

Faulty electrical circuit or con-

trol.

Consult an approved dealer.

Fuse damaged.

Replace the fuse or have it replaced ꢀ

362.

The headlights do not switch on or off.

Faulty electrical circuit or con-

trol.

Consult an approved dealer.

Fuse damaged.

Replace the fuse or have it replaced ꢀ

362.

Electrical equipment

POSSIBLE CAUSES

ACTION REQUIRED

Traces of condensation in the head-

lights or rear lights.

Traces of condensation may be a natural phenome-

non caused by variations in temperature and humidity.

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OPERATING FAULTS

Electrical equipment

POSSIBLE CAUSES

ACTION REQUIRED

In this case, the traces will disappear slowly once the

lights are switched on.

The front seat belt reminder warning An object is stuck between the floor and the seat and Remove all objects

light comes on when the seat belts are is disrupting the operation of the sensor.

fastened.

from underneath the

front seats.

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