Renault Captur (2018 year). Manual

5.27

Number

Allocation

Brake lights

Exterior rear view mirrors

ABS, ESC,

Brake switch

Interior lighting,

electric windows,

air conditioning,

passenger compartment

temperature sensor

Vehicle Start/Stop button,

rain and light sensor,

steering wheel angle

sensor,

driving mode control

Radio,

diagnostic socket

Passenger compartment

ECU

Passenger compartment

ECU

FUSES

(5/5)

Number

Allocation

Direction indicator lights

Central locking of opening

elements

Hands-free access

Front row cigar lighter,

accessories socket,

passenger compartment

unit,

radio

Alarm,

lighting

Instrument panel

Cigarette lighter

Empty location

Front seat heating

Number

Allocation

Rear screen de-icing,

exterior rear view mirror

Towbar

Front windscreen wiper

Empty location

Not used

5.28

Operating faults

If the battery is too weak to ensure cor-

rect operation, you can still start (insert

the RENAULT card in the card reader)

and lock/unlock the vehicle (refer to the

information on "Locking/unlocking the

doors" in Section 1).

RENAULT CARD: battery

Replacing the battery

When the message “KEYCARD

BATTERY LOW” appears on the in-

strument panel, replace the RENAULT

card battery, press button 1 pulling

on emergency key 2, then unclip the

cover 3 using tab 4.

Remove the battery by pressing on one

side (movement A) and by lifting the

other (movement B) then replace it, en-

suring the polarity and model, shown

on cover 3 are respected.

Do not throw away your

used batteries; give them to

an organisation responsible

for collecting and recycling

batteries.

When refitting, proceed in the reverse

order, then press one of the buttons on

the card four times, close to the vehicle:

the next time the vehicle is started, the

message will disappear.

Note: it is not advisable to touch the

electronic circuit or contacts on the

RENAULT card when replacing the bat-

tery.

The batteries are available from approved Dealers, and their service life approxi-

mately two years. Check that there is no dye on the battery: risk of an incorrect

electrical contact.

Check that the cover is clipped shut.

5.29

BATTERY: breakdown recovery

(1/2)

To avoid all risk of sparks:

– Ensure that any electrical consumers

(courtesy lights, etc.) are switched

off before disconnecting or recon-

necting the battery.

– When charging, stop the charger

before connecting or disconnecting

the battery.

– Do not place metal objects on the

battery to avoid creating a short cir-

cuit between the terminals.

– Always wait at least one minute after

the engine has been switched off

before disconnecting a battery.

– Make sure that you reconnect the

battery terminals after refitting.

Connecting a battery charger

The battery charger must be com-

patible with a battery with nominal

voltage of 12 volts.
Do not disconnect the battery when the

engine is running. Follow the instruc-

tions given by the manufacturer of

the battery charger you are using.

Special procedures may be

required to charge some

batteries. Contact your ap-

proved dealer.

Avoid all risk of sparks which may

cause an immediate explosion, and

charge the battery in a well-venti-

lated area. Risk of serious injury.

Handle the battery with care

as it contains sulphuric acid,

which must not come into

contact with eyes or skin. If

it does, wash the affected area with

plenty of cold water. If necessary,

consult a doctor.
Ensure that naked flames, red hot

objects and sparks do not come into

contact with the battery as there is a

risk of explosion.
The engine may be hot when car-

rying out operations in close prox-

imity. In addition, the engine cooling

fan can come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.

Before performing any

action in the engine com-

partment, the ignition must

be switched off by pressing

the engine stop button (please see

the information on “Starting, stop-

ping the engine” in Section 2).

5.30

BATTERY: breakdown recovery

(2/2)

Depending on the vehicle, unclip the

battery cover.
Connect the positive cable A to the

support on the (+) terminal1, then to the

(+) terminal 4 of the battery supplying

the current.
Connect the negative cable B to the (–)

terminal 3 of the battery supplying the

current and then to the (–) terminal 2 of

the discharged battery.
Start the engine, and as soon as it starts

running, disconnect cables A and B in

reverse order ( 2 - 3 - 4 - 1 ).

Starting the vehicle using the

battery from another vehicle

If you have to use the battery from an-

other vehicle to start, obtain suitable

jump leads (with a large cross section)

from an approved dealer or, if you al-

ready have jump leads, ensure that

they are in perfect condition.
The two batteries must have an iden-

tical nominal voltage of 12 volts. The

battery supplying the current should

have a capacity (amp-hours, Ah) which

is at least the same as that of the dis-

charged battery.
Ensure that there is no risk of contact

between the two vehicles (risk of short

circuiting when the positive terminals

are connected) and that the discharged

battery is properly connected. Switch

off your vehicle ignition.
Start the engine of the vehicle supply-

ing the current and run it at an interme-

diate engine speed.

Check that there is no con-

tact between leads A and B

and that the positive lead A

is not touching any metal

parts on the vehicle supplying the

current.
Risk of injury and/or damage to the

vehicle.

5.31

ACCESSORIES

Electrical and electronic accessories

Before installing this type of accessory (particularly for transmitters/receivers: frequency bandwidth, power level, po-

sition of the aerial, etc.), make sure it is compatible with your vehicle. You can get advice from an authorised dealer.

Connect accessories with a maximum power of 120 Watts only. Fire hazard. When several accessory sockets are

used at the same time, the total power of the connected accessories must not exceed 180 watts.

No work may be carried out on the vehicle’s electrical or radio circuits, except by authorised dealers: an incorrectly connected

system may result in damage being caused to the electrical equipment and/or the components connected to it.

If the vehicle is fitted with any aftermarket electrical equipment, make sure that the installation is correctly protected by a fuse.

Establish the rating and position of this fuse.

Using the diagnostic socket

The use of electronic accessories on the diagnostic socket may cause serious disturbance to the vehicle’s electronic systems.

For your safety we recommend that you use only electronic accessories approved by the manufacturer, consult an Approved

Dealer. Serious accident risk.

Use of transmitting/receiving devices (telephones, CB equipment etc.).

Telephones and CB equipment with integrated aerials may cause interference to the electronic systems originally fitted to the

vehicle: it is advisable only to use equipment with an external aerial. Furthermore, we remind you of the need to conform

to the legislation in force concerning the use of such equipment.

Fitting aftermarket accessories

If you wish to install accessories on the vehicle: please contact an authorised dealer. Also, to ensure the correct operation of

your vehicle, and to avoid any risk to your safety, we recommend that you use only accessories specifically designed for your

vehicle, which are the only accessories for which the manufacturer will provide a warranty.

If you are using an anti-theft device, only attach it to the brake pedal.

Obstructions to the driver

On the driver’s side, only use mats suitable for the vehicle, attached with the pre-fitted components, and check the fitting regu-

larly. Do not lay one mat on top of another. There is a risk of wedging the pedals.

5.32

WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES

(1/2)

Check the condition of the wiper

blades. You are responsible for their

service life:

– clean the blades, windscreen and

rear screen regularly with soapy

water;

– do not use them when the wind-

screen or rear screen are dry;

– free them from the windscreen or

rear screen when they have not

been used for a long time.

– In frosty weather, make

sure that the wiper blades

are not stuck by ice (to

avoid the risk of the motor

overheating).

–

Check the condition of the wiper

blades.

They should be replaced as soon

as they become less efficient: ap-

proximately once a year.

When changing the blade, when it

has been removed, do not let the

wiper arm fall against the window:

risk of breaking the window.

To refit

To refit the wiper blade 1, insert it in its

housing in the arm 2, then clip it until

you hear a click. Make sure that the

blade is correctly locked in position.
For vehicles equipped with the auto-

matic windscreen wiper function, lift the

windscreen wiper stalk fully: the front

windscreen wiper blades will settle

down onto the bonnet.

Replacing windscreen wiper

blades 1

With the ignition on and the engine

stopped:

– for vehicles equipped with the au-

tomatic windscreen wiper function,

lower the windscreen wiper stalk

fully: they stop slightly away from the

bonnet;

– lift the wiper arm 2;
– press the button firmly 3 then remove

the blade 1.

5.33

To refit

To refit the wiper blade, proceed in re-

verse order to removal. Make sure that

the blade is correctly locked in position.

Rear screen wiper blade 5

– With the ignition off, lift wiper arm 6;
– release the blade 5 by pulling it.

WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES

(2/2)

Before changing the rear

wiper blade, make sure the

stalk is in the stop position

(deactivated).

Risk of injury.

5.34

TOWING: breakdown recovery

(1/2)

Before towing, unlock the steering

column: with the clutch depressed,

engage first gear (lever in position N

or R for vehicles with automatic gear-

boxes), insert the RENAULT card in the

card reader, then press the engine start

button for two seconds.
Reposition the lever to neutral (posi-

tion N for vehicles fitted with an auto-

matic gearbox).
The column is unlocked, the acces-

sory functions are supplied: the vehi-

cle lights can be used (indicators, brake

lights etc.). At night the vehicle must

have its lights on.
Once you have finished towing, press

the engine start button twice (risk of

running down the battery).

The speed specified by current legis-

lation for towing must always be ob-

served. If your vehicle is the towing

vehicle, do not exceed the maximum

towing weight for your vehicle (refer to

the information on “Weights” in Section

6).

Towing a vehicle with an

automatic gearbox

With the engine switched off, the trans-

mission is no longer lubricated. It is

preferable to tow this type of vehicle on

a trailer or tow it with the front wheels

off the ground.
Under exceptional circumstances, you

may tow the vehicle with all four wheels

on the ground, only going forward, with

the gear lever in the neutral N position,

and for a distance not exceeding

30 miles (50 km).

Do not remove the

RENAULT card from the

reader when the vehicle is

being towed.

If the lever is stuck in P, even though

you are depressing the brake pedal, the

lever can be released manually. To do

this, unclip the base of the lever, then

insert a tool (with a hard rod to it) into

the slot 1 and press the button 2 at the

same time in order to unlock the lever.
Contact an authorised dealer as soon

as possible.

5.35

Tighten towing hitch 4 fully: as much

as possible by hand at first, then finish

tightening it using the wheelbrace or,

depending on the vehicle, the lever.
Only use the towing eye 4 and the

wheelbrace located under the lug-

gage compartment carpet in the tool kit

(please refer to the information under

“Tools” in Section 5).

TOWING: breakdown recovery

(2/2)

Only use the front 3 and rear 6 towing

points

(never use the drive shafts or any other

part of the vehicle)
These towing points may only be used

for towing: never use them for lifting the

vehicle directly or indirectly.

Access to towing points

Front towing point 3
Unclip the cover 5 by sliding a flat tool

(or the key integrated in the RENAULT

card) under the cover.
Rear towing point 6
Unclip the flap 7 by inserting a flat-

blade screwdriver in the groove A.

When the engine is

stopped, steering and brak-

ing assistance are not op-

erational.

Do not leave the tools unse-

cured inside the vehicle as

they may come loose under

braking.

– Use a rigid towing bar.

If a rope or cable is used

(where the law allows this),

the vehicle being towed

must be able to brake.

– A vehicle must not be towed if it is

not fit to be driven.

– Avoid accelerating or braking

suddenly when towing, as this

may result in damage being

caused to the vehicle.

– In all cases, it is advisable not to

exceed 15.5 mph (25 km/h).

– Do not push the vehicle if the

steering column is locked.

5.36

OPERATING FAULTS

(1/6)

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

WHAT TO DO

The RENAULT card does not lock or

unlock the doors.

Card battery is flat.

Replace the battery or have it replaced.

You can still lock/unlock and start your ve-

hicle (refer to the information on “Locking/

unlocking the doors” in Section 1 and

“Starting/Stopping the engine” in

Section 2).

Use of appliances operating on the

same frequency as the card (mobile

phone, etc.).

Stop using the equipment or use the in-

tegrated key (refer to the information on

“Locking, unlocking the opening elements”

in Section 1).

Vehicle located in a high electromag-

netic radiation zone.
Vehicle battery flat.

Use the key integrated in the card (refer to

the information on “Locking, unlocking the

opening elements” in Section 1).

The vehicle is started.

With the engine running, the card’s locking/

unlocking device is blocked. Turn off the ig-

nition.

5.37

OPERATING FAULTS

(2/6)

The starter is activated

POSSIBLE CAUSES

WHAT TO DO

The instrument panel indicator lights are

weak or fail to light up and the starter

does not turn.

Battery terminals not tight,

battery terminals discon-

nected or oxidised.

Retighten or reconnect the terminals, or clean them if

they are oxidised.

Discharged battery or not

operational.

Connect another battery to the faulty battery. Refer to

information on “Battery: troubleshooting” in Section 5

or replace the battery if necessary.

Do not push the vehicle if the steering column is

locked.

Faulty circuit.

Consult an approved dealer.

The engine will not start.

Starting conditions are not

fulfilled.

Please refer to the information on “Starting, stopping

the engine” in Section 2.

The RENAULT “hands-free”

card does not work.

Insert the card in the card reader in order to start the

engine.

Please refer to the information on “Starting, stopping

the engine” in Section 2.

The engine cannot be switched off.

Card not detected.

Insert the card in card reader.

Electronic fault.

Press the starter button quickly five times.

The steering column remains locked.

Steering wheel locked.

Move the steering wheel while pressing the engine

start button (please refer to Section 2 “Starting, stop-

ping the engine”).

Faulty circuit.

Consult an approved dealer.

5.38

OPERATING FAULTS

(3/6)

On the road

POSSIBLE CAUSES

WHAT TO DO

Vibrations.

Tyres not inflated to correct pres-

sures, incorrectly balanced or dam-

aged.

Check the tyre pressures: if this is not the

problem, have them checked by an ap-

proved Dealer.

White smoke from the exhaust.

In the diesel version, this is necessar-

ily a fault. Smoke may be caused by

particle filter regeneration.

Please refer to the information on “Special

features of diesel versions” in Section 2.

Smoke under the bonnet.

Short-circuit or cooling system leak.

Stop, switch off the ignition, stand away

from the vehicle and contact an approved

dealer.

The oil pressure warning light comes

on:

while cornering or braking

The level is too low.

Top up the engine oil level (refer to the in-

formation on “Engine oil level: topping up,

filling” in Section 4).

is slow to go out or remains lit

under acceleration

Loss of oil pressure.

Stop the vehicle and contact an approved

Dealer.

5.39

OPERATING FAULTS

(4/6)

On the road

POSSIBLE CAUSES

WHAT TO DO

Steering becomes heavy.

Assistance overheating.
Fault with the electric assistance

motor.
Fault in the assistance system.

Drive carefully at reduced speed, be aware

of the level of force in the steering wheel

needed to turn the wheels. Consult an ap-

proved dealer.

The engine is overheating. The cool-

ant temperature indicator is in the

warning zone and warning light

comes on.

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 con-

tain fluid. If there is no coolant, consult an

approved dealer as soon as possible.

Coolant boiling in the coolant reser-

voir.

Mechanical fault: damaged cylinder

head gasket.

Stop the engine.

Contact an approved dealer.

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.

5.40

OPERATING FAULTS

(5/6)

Electrical equipment

POSSIBLE CAUSES

WHAT TO DO

The wipers do not work.

Wiper blades stuck.

Free the blades before using the wipers.

Faulty electrical circuit.

Consult an approved dealer.

Fuse damaged.

Replace the fuse or have it replaced; refer

to the information in the “Fuses” section.

The wiper does not stop.

Faulty electrical controls.

Consult an approved dealer.

Direction indicators flashing more

quickly.

Blown bulb.

See information on “Headlights: changing

bulbs” or “Rear and side lights: changing

bulbs”.

The direction indicators do not work.

Faulty electrical circuit or control.

Consult an approved dealer.

Fuse damaged.

Replace the fuse or have it replaced; refer

to the information in the “Fuses” section.

The lights do not come on or go off.

Faulty electrical circuit or control.

Consult an approved dealer.

Fuse damaged.

Replace the fuse or have it replaced; refer

to the information in the “Fuses” section.

5.41

OPERATING FAULTS

(6/6)

Electrical equipment

POSSIBLE CAUSES

WHAT TO DO

Traces of condensation in the lights

and headlights.

Traces of condensation may be a nat-

ural phenomenon caused by varia-

tions in temperature and humidity.
In this case, the traces will disappear

slowly once the lights are switched

on.

The front seat belt reminder light

comes on when the seat belts are

fastened.

An object is stuck between the floor

and the seat and is disrupting the op-

eration of the sensor.

Remove all objects from underneath the

front seats.

6.2

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION PLATES

The information shown on the ve-

hicle identification plate should be

quoted on all correspondence or

orders.
The presence and location of the in-

formation depends on the vehicle.

Vehicle identification plate A

1 Manufacturer name.

2 EC design number or approval

number.

3 Identification number.

Depending on the vehicle, this

information is also given on

marking B.

4 MAM (Maximum Authorised

Mass).

5 GTW (Gross train weight: vehicle

fully loaded, with trailer).

6 MPAW (Maximim Permissible

Weight) for front axle.

7 MPAW on rear axle.

8 Reserved for related or additional

entries.

9 Diesel exhaust emissions.

10 Paint reference (colour code).

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