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Renault Arkana (2023 year). Manual in english - page 12

TYRES (1/3)

Tyre and wheel safety

Tyre pressures

The tyres are the only contact between

Adhere to the tyre pressures (including

the vehicle and the road, so it is essen-

the emergency spare wheel). The tyre

tial to keep them in good condition.

pressures should be checked at least

2

once a month and additionally before

You must make sure that your tyres

any long journey (refer to the label af-

conform to local road traffic regulations.

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

Maintaining the tyres

1

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

Incorrect tyre pressures

the tread at several points.

lead to abnormal tyre wear

and unusually hot running.

When the tyre tread has been worn

These are factors which

to the level of the warning strips, they

may seriously affect safety and lead

become visible 2: it is then neces-

to:

sary to replace your tyres because the

tread rubber is now only 1.6 mm deep

- poor road holding;

at most, resulting in poor road hold-

- risk of bursting or tread separa-

ing on wet roads.

tion.

Incidents which occur when

An overloaded vehicle, long journeys

The pressure depends on the load

driving, such as striking the

by motorway, particularly in very hot

and the speed of use. Adjust the

kerb, may damage the tyres

weather, or continual driving on poorly

pressure according to the condi-

and wheel rims, and could

surfaced minor roads will lead to more

tions of use (refer to the label affixed

also lead to misalignment of the

rapid tyre wear and affect safety.

to the edge of the driver’s door).

front or rear axle geometry. In this

case, have the condition of these

checked by an approved dealer.

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HEADLIGHTS: changing bulbs

2

1

Your vehicle is fitted with lights with

LED, contact an Approved Dealer for

replacement.

Direction indicators/dipped

beam headlights/LED main

Any operation on (or modi-

beam headlights 1

fication to) the electrical

Please see an authorised dealer.

system must be performed

by an approved dealer

since an incorrect connection might

LED daytime running lights/

damage the electrical equipment

side lights 2

(harness, components and in par-

ticular the alternator). In addition,

Please see an authorised dealer.

your Dealer has all the parts re-

quired for fitting these units.

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REAR LIGHTS AND SIDE LIGHTS: replacing the bulbs (1/2)

2

5

1

4

3

LED side light 1

Direction indicator 2, reverse

LED high-level brake light 5

light 4, and bulb brake light 3

Consult an approved dealer.

Consult an approved dealer.

Consult an approved dealer.

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REAR LIGHTS AND SIDE LIGHTS: replacing the bulbs (2/2)

7

6

LED number plate lights 6

LED side repeaters 7

Consult an approved dealer.

Consult an approved dealer.

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INTERIOR LIGHTING: changing bulbs (1/2)

A

B

1

Bulb/LED Courtesy light 1

Courtesy light A

LED reading lights B

Consult an approved dealer.

Depending on the vehicle, there are

Consult an authorised dealer.

two types of courtesy light A or B.

In case of A type,

- Unclip the lens (using a flat-blade

screwdriver or similar);

- remove the bulb concerned.

Bulb type: W5W.

The bulbs are under pres-

sure and can break when

replaced.

Risk of injury.

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INTERIOR LIGHTING: changing bulbs (2/2)

4

2

3

Luggage compartment light

Glovebox light

Courtesy mirror lights 4

– Unclip the light 2 by pressing the tab

- Unclip the light 3 by pressing the tab

Please consult an authorised dealer.

on its left side (using a flat-bladed

on its left side (using a flat-bladed

screwdriver or similar);

screwdriver or similar);

Ambient lighting

- remove the bulb concerned.

- remove the bulb concerned.

Please consult an authorised dealer.

Bulb type: W5W.

Bulb type: W5W.

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REMOTE CONTROL KEY: BATTERY: battery (1/2)

2

1

Replacing the battery

Note: It is not advisable to touch the

electronic circuit in the key cover when

Open the case at slot 1 using a flat-

replacing the battery.

blade screwdriver or similar, and re-

place the battery 2, observing the type

When refitting, ensure that the cover is

and polarity shown on the back of the

correctly clipped on and the screw tight-

cover.

ened.

If they need to be replaced,

be sure to use the same

The batteries are available from ap-

or equivalent type of bat-

proved Dealers, and their service

tery (consult an Approved

life approximately two years.

Dealer).

Check that there is no dye on the

battery: risk of an incorrect electri-

cal contact.

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REMOTE CONTROL KEY: BATTERY: battery (2/2)

Operating faults

If the battery is too weak to ensure cor-

rect operation, you will still be able to

start and lock/unlock the vehicle

➥ 1.16.

Do not throw away your used bat-

Precautions relating to

teries; give them to an organisation

batteries:

responsible for collecting and recy-

- keep (new or used) bat-

cling batteries.

teries out of reach of chil-

dren;

- do not swallow batteries;

When replacing:

Risk of chemical burns which

- make sure that the batter-

may lead to death.

ies are correctly inserted.

- if ingested or inserted into any

part of the body, consult a doctor

Risk of explosion.

as soon as possible.

- if the flap does not close cor-

rectly, do not use and keep out of

reach of children.

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“HANDS-FREE” CARD: battery (1/2)

1

A

The batteries are available from ap-

proved Dealers, and their service

life approximately two years. Check

that there is no dye on the battery:

risk of an incorrect electrical con-

tact.

2

If they need to be replaced,

Replacing the battery

When refitting, proceed in the reverse

be sure to use the same

order, then press one of the buttons on

When the message “Keycard Battery

or equivalent type of bat-

the card four times, close to the vehicle:

Low” appears on the instrument panel,

tery (consult an Approved

the next time the vehicle is started, the

replace the battery in the card:

Dealer).

message will disappear.

- slide the rear casing 1 downwards

Check that the cover is clipped shut.

while pressing on zone A;

Note: do not touch the electronic circuit

- remove the battery cover 2;

or contacts on the card when replacing

- remove the battery by pressing on

the battery.

When replacing:

one side and lifting the other;

- make sure that the batter-

- replace it according to the direction

ies are correctly inserted.

and template shown inside the cover.

Risk of explosion.

- if the flap does not close correctly,

do not use and keep out of reach

of children.

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“HANDS-FREE” CARD: battery (2/2)

Operating faults

If the battery is too weak to ensure

correct operation, you will still be able

to start and lock/unlock the vehicle

➥ 1.16.

Precautions relating to

batteries:

- keep (new or used) bat-

teries out of reach of chil-

dren;

- do not swallow batteries;

Risk of chemical burns which

may lead to death.

- if ingested or inserted into any

part of the body, consult a doctor

as soon as possible.

Do not throw away your used bat-

teries; give them to an organisation

responsible for collecting and recy-

cling batteries.

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BATTERY: troubleshooting (1/2)

To avoid all risk of sparks:

Connecting a battery charger

-

Ensure that any power consumers

The battery charger must be com-

(courtesy lights, etc.) are switched

patible with a battery with nominal

off before disconnecting or recon-

voltage of 12 volts.

necting a battery;

Do not disconnect the battery when the

-

when charging, stop the charger

engine is running. Follow the instruc-

before connecting or disconnecting

tions given by the manufacturer of

the battery;

the battery charger you are using.

-

do not place metal objects on the

Handle the battery with care

battery as this could create a short

as it contains sulphuric acid,

circuit between the terminals;

which must not come into

contact with eyes or skin. If

-

always wait at least five minutes

it does, wash the affected area with

after the engine has been switched

plenty of cold water. If necessary,

off before disconnecting a battery;

consult a doctor.

-

make sure that you reconnect the

Keep naked flames, red hot objects

battery terminals after refitting.

and sparks away from the battery

components as there is a risk of

explosion.

Special procedures may be

Please note when working close to

required to charge some

the engine that it may be hot. In ad-

batteries. Contact your ap-

dition, the engine cooling fan may

proved dealer.

Avoid all risk of sparks which may

start at any moment. The 

cause an immediate explosion, and

warning light in the engine compart-

charge the battery in a well venti-

ment reminds you of this.

lated area.

Risk of injury.

Before carrying out any

Risk of serious injury.

action in the engine com-

partment, you must switch

off the ignition ➥ 2.4 ➥ 2.5.

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BATTERY: troubleshooting (2/2)

Starting the vehicle using the

battery from another vehicle

If you have to use the battery from an-

2

other vehicle to start, obtain suitable

1

jump leads (with a large cross section)

from an approved dealer or, if you al-

ready have jump leads, ensure that

C

2

they are in perfect condition.

A

The two batteries must have an iden-

B

tical nominal voltage: 12 volts. The

1

battery supplying the current should

have a capacity (amp-hours, Ah) which

3

4

is at least the same as that of the dis-

charged battery.

Ensure that there is no risk of contact

Connect the negative cable C to the

If your vehicle’s engine does not start

between the two vehicles (risk of short

terminal 3 (-) of the battery supply-

immediately, switch off the ignition and

circuiting when the positive terminals

ing the current and then to the termi-

wait a few seconds before repeating

are connected) and that the discharged

nal 2 (-) of the discharged battery.

the operation.

battery is properly connected. Switch

off your vehicle ignition.

Start the engine of the vehicle supply-

With the engine running, disconnect the

ing the current and run it at an interme-

cables B and C in reverse order (2 - 3 -

Depending on the vehicle, unclip the

diate engine speed.

4 - 1).

battery cover and raise the cover A of

the terminal 1 (+).

Connect the positive cable B to the ter-

minal 1 (+) then to the terminal 4 (+) of

Check that there is no con-

the battery supplying the current.

tact between leads B and C

and that the positive lead B

is not touching any metal

parts on the vehicle supplying the

current.

Risk of injury and/or damage to

the vehicle.

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FUSES (1/3)

1

B

3

A

2

Fuse boxes

Fuses located in the passenger

Tweezers 3

compartment behind a flap in the B

If any electrical component does not

Remove the fuse using the tweezers 3

glovebox

work, check the condition of the fuses.

on the back of the flap.

Unclip the access flap 2.

To remove the fuse from the tweezers,

Passenger compartment fuses A

slide the fuse to the side.

Unclip the access flap 1.

It is not advisable to use the free fuse

locations.

Check the fuse in question

and replace it, if neces-

Note: Tweezers 3 is located on the

sary, by a fuse of the same

back of flap 1.

rating.

If a fuse is fitted with too high a

rating, it may cause the electrical

To comply with current legislation, or

circuit to overheat (risk of fire) in the

as a precaution, you can obtain an

event of an item of equipment using

emergency kit from your approved

an excessive amount of current.

dealer containing a set of spare

bulbs and fuses.

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FUSES (3/3)

C

Please note when work-

ing close to the engine that

it may be hot. In addition,

Fuses in engine compartment C

the engine cooling fan may

Some functions are protected by fuses

located in the engine compartment

start at any moment. The 

(unit C).

warning light in the engine compart-

ment reminds you of this.

However, because of their reduced

accessibility, we advise you to have

Risk of injury.

your fuses replaced by an approved

Dealer.

Before carrying out any

action in the engine com-

partment, you must switch

off the ignition.

➥ 2.4 or

➥ 2.5

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WIPER BLADES: replacement (1/2)

2

A

1

B

5

4

3

Replacing the windscreen

To refit

wiper blades 2

To refit the wiper blade 2, insert it in its

To replace the wipers, first put them in

housing in the arm 3, then clip it until

the service position B.

you hear a click. Make sure that the

blade is correctly locked in position.

Engine running or ignition on;

Check the condition of the wiper

To return the blades to lowered posi-

blades. You are responsible for their

- set the stalk 1 to position A twice in

tion, make sure that the blades are

service life:

succession (single sweep): the wiper

folded down onto the windscreen then

blades will stop in the service posi-

- clean the blades, windscreen and

set the 1 stalk to position A (single

tion B away from the bonnet;

rear screen regularly with soapy

sweep): the windscreen wiper blades

water;

- lift the wiper arm 3;

will fold into the bonnet when the igni-

tion is switched on.

- do not use them when the wind-

- lower the 4 tab then remove the

screen or rear screen are dry;

blade 2.

- free them from the windscreen

when they have not been used

for a long time.

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TOWING: breakdown recovery (1/2)

Before carrying out any towing, posi-

The speed specified by current legis-

tion the gearbox in neutral position (po-

lation for towing must always be ob-

sition N on vehicles equipped with an

served. If you are driving the towing

automatic gearbox), unlock the steering

vehicle, do not exceed the permissible

1

column then release the parking brake.

towing weight for your vehicle. ➥ 6.6.

Steering column unlocking

Towing a vehicle with an

Insert the key into the ignition, set to

automatic transmission,

ON 2 position or, depending on the ve-

hicle, with the card on you, press the

mechanical lever

engine start button for approximately

Transport the vehicle on a trailer or tow

2

two seconds).

it with the front wheels off the ground.

Reposition the lever to neutral (position

In exceptional circumstances, you

N for vehicles fitted with an automatic

may tow it with all four wheels on the

gearbox).

ground, only in a forward gear, with the

The steering column unlocks, the ac-

gearbox in neutral position N, over a

When setting off, if the lever is locked in

cessory functions are powered: you

maximum distance of 50 miles (80 km)

position P even though you are press-

can use the vehicle’s lights (direction

and not exceeding a speed of 16 mph

ing the brake pedal, the lever can be re-

indicators, brake lights, etc.). At night

(25 km/h).

leased manually in order to unlock the

the vehicle must have its lights on.

drive wheels.

Depending on the vehicle, once you

To do this, unclip the base of the gaiter

have finished towing, press the engine

and press the 2 button while simultane-

start button twice (risk of running down

ously pressing the 1 button on the lever

the battery).

to unlock the lever.

Contact an authorised dealer as soon

as possible.

Leave the card in the vehi-

cle during towing.

Risk of the steering

column locking.

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TOWING: breakdown recovery (2/2)

Tighten the towing hitch 5 fully: first

B

D

by hand until it stops, then finish by

A

locking it with the wheel brace or a sim-

ilar tool.

6

Only use the towing hitch 5 provided

4

with the tools. ➥ 5.7

C

7

3

Ensure that the towing eye

5

is bolted correctly.

Risk of losing the towed

5

object.

Only use the front 3 and rear 7 towing

Access to towing points

points (never use the driveshafts or any

other part of the vehicle). These towing

Front towing point

- Use a rigid towing bar.

points may only be used for pulling.

If a rope or cable is used

Press zone A and pull zone B. Use a

They must never be used for lifting the

(where the law allows this),

driver or similar one to open flap 4.

vehicle directly or indirectly.

the vehicle being towed

must be able to brake.

Rear towing point

-

A vehicle must not be towed if it is

Press zone C and pull zone D. Use a

not fit to be driven.

driver or similar one to open flap 6.

-

Avoid accelerating or braking

suddenly when towing, as this

may result in damage being

caused to the vehicle.

When the engine is

Do not leave the tools unse-

stopped, steering and brak-

cured inside the vehicle as

-

In all cases, it is advisable not to

ing assistance are not op-

they may come loose under

exceed 15.5 mph (25 km/h).

erational.

braking.

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