Renault velSatis User manual

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RENAULT s.a.s. Société par Actions Simplifiée au capital de 533 941 113 / 13-15, quai Le Gallo - 92100 Boulogne-Billancourt
R.C.S. Nanterre 780 129 987 - SIRET 780 129 987 03591 / Tél. : [phone]
Driver's handbook – 82 00 642 027 – NU 739-4 – 12/2005 – Edition anglaise
8200642027

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has chosen ELF
For all engines
For all petrol engines
For all engines except
3.0 dCi diesel
and 2.2 dCi with
particulate filter
Manual gearbox
Automatic gearbox
ELF EXCELLIUM LDX 5W-40 ACEA A3 / B3 / B4
Optimum performance and maximum protection in the most severe conditions
All types of driving
ELF EVOLUTION SXR 5W-40 ACEA A3 / B3 / B4
Optimum performance
All types of driving
ELF EVOLUTION SXR 5W-30 ACEA A5 / B5
Fuel economy, engine protection and respect for the environment
All types of driving
ELF COMPETITION ST 10W-40
ELF TURBO DIESEL 10W-40 ACEA A3 / B3 / B4
ACEA B3 / B4
Other RENAULT approved lubricants for normal use
TRANSELF TRP 75W-80 API GL5
Please contact your RENAULT Dealer
RENAULT recommends approved ELF lubricants.
When topping up or changing the oil, we recommend you use only the original lubricants.
Consult your RENAULT Dealer or visit the site www.lubricants.elf.com

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WelcometoyournewRENAULT
This driver’s handbook contains the information necessary to:
• enable you to get to know your RENAULT, to use it to its full potential and to benefit from all the latest technical
developments which are incorporated into it.
• ensure that it always gives the best performance by following the simple, but comprehensive advice concerning regular
maintenance.
• enable you to deal quickly with minor faults not requiring specialist attention.
It is well worth taking a few minutes to read this manual to familiarise yourself with the information and guidelines it
contains about the vehicle and its innovative features. If certain points are still unclear, the technicians in our Network will
be only too pleased to provide you with any additional information you may require.
The following symbol will help you when reading this handbook:
To indicate a hazard, danger or safety advice.
The description of the models given in this manual is based on the technical specifications at the time of writing. This
handbook covers all equipment (both standard and optional) available for these models, but whether or not this is fitted
to the vehicle depends on the version, options selected and the country in which the vehicle is sold.
This handbook may also contain information about items of equipment to be introduced later in the model year.
Enjoy driving your new RENAULT.
Copying or translation, in part or in full, is forbidden unless prior written permission has been obtained from RENAULT, 92100 Billancourt 2005.

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Brief overview
•Tyre pressures ............................................................................................ 0.04 ➟0.07
•RENAULT card: use .................................................................................. 1.02 ➟1.09
•Child restraint/seat .................................................................................... 1.35 ➟1.46
•Warning lights (instrument panel) .......................................................... 1.50 ➟1.65
•Driving ........................................................................................................ 2.02 ➟2.42
•Starting/stopping the engine .................................................................... 2.03 ➟2.06
Assisted parking brake ......................................................................... 2.11 ➟2.13
Tyre Pressure Monitor .......................................................................... 2.18 ➟2.21
Electronic Stability Program: ESP ......................................................... 2.22 - 2.23
Traction control system .......................................................................... 2.24 - 2.25
Emergency brake assist ..................................................................................... 2.28
Cruise control/Speed limiter ............................................................... 2.29 ➟2.35
Parking proximity sensor ..................................................................... 2.36 ➟2.39
•Air conditioning ........................................................................................ 3.02 ➟3.13
•Bonnet/maintenance .................................................................................. 4.02 ➟4.12
•Practical advice (changing bulbs, fuses, breakdown, faults) ................ 5.02 ➟5.35

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CONTENTS
Sections
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Getting to know your vehicle ............................................................
Driving ...............................................................................................................
Your comfort .................................................................................................
Maintenance ..................................................................................................
Practical advice ...........................................................................................
Technical specifications ........................................................................
Alphabetical index ....................................................................................

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TYRE PRESSURES inbarorkg/cm²(when cold)
Versions fitted with 17”wheels 2.0 T 3.5 V6 2.0 dCi
2.2 dCi 3.0 dCi
Non-motorway use
•Front 2.1 2.2 2.2 2.3
•Rear 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
Motorway use (1)
•Front 2.2 2.5 2.3 2.4
•Rear 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
Emergency spare wheel 3.7
Wheel rim sizes 7J17-5.5J17(sparewheel)
Tyre sizes 225/55 R 17 W - 185/60 R 17 C (spare wheel)
Tyre safety and snow chains
Refer to the information on Tyres in Section 5 for information on maintenance and, depending on the version, the
conditions under which snow chains may be used.
(1) Special note concerning vehicles used under full load (Maximum Permissible All-Up Weight) and towing a trailer.
The maximum speed must be limited to 60 mph (100 km/h) and the tyre pressure increased by 0.2 bar.
Refer to the information on Weights in Section 6 for more details.

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TYRE PRESSURES inbarorkg/cm²(when cold) (continued)
Versions fitted with 18”wheels 2.0 T 3.5 V6 2.0 dCi
2.2 dCi 3.0 dCi
Non-motorway use
•Front 2.1 2.3 2.3 2.4
•Rear 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
Motorway use (1)
•Front 2.2 2.6 2.4 2.5
•Rear 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
Emergency spare wheel 3.7
Wheel rim sizes 7.5 J 18 - 5.5 J 17 (spare wheel)
Tyre sizes 245/45 R 18 W - 185/60 R 17 C (spare wheel)
Tyre safety and snow chains
Refer to the information on Tyres in Section 5 for information on maintenance and, depending on the version, the
conditions under which snow chains may be used.
(1) Special note concerning vehicles used under full load (Maximum Permissible All-Up Weight) and towing a trailer.
The maximum speed must be limited to 60 mph (100 km/h) and the tyre pressure increased by 0.2 bar.
Refer to the information on Weights in Section 6 for more details.

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TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE in PSI (when cold)
Versions fitted with 17”wheels 2.0 T 3.5 V6 2.0 dCi
2.2 dCi 3.0 dCi
Non-motorway use
•Front 30323233
•Rear 29 29 29 29
Motorway use (1)
•Front 32363335
•Rear 29 29 29 29
Emergency spare wheel 47
Wheel rim sizes 7J17-5,5J17(sparewheel)
Tyre sizes 225/55 R 17 W - 185/60 R 17 C (spare wheel)
Tyre safety and snow chains
Refer to the information on Tyres in Section 5 for information on maintenance and, depending on the version, the
conditions under which snow chains may be used.
(1) Special note concerning vehicles used under full load (Maximum Permissible All-Up Weight) and towing a trailer.
The maximum speed must be limited to 60 mph (100 km/h) and the tyre pressure increased by 3PSI.
Refer to the information on Weights in Section 6 for more details.

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TYRE PRESSURES in PSI (when cold) (continued)
Versions fitted with 18”wheels 2.0 T 3.5 V6 2.0 dCi
2.2 dCi 3.0 dCi
Non-motorway use
•Front 30333335
•Rear 29 29 29 29
Motorway use (1)
•Front 32383536
•Rear 29 29 29 29
Emergency spare wheel 47
Wheel rim sizes 7,5 J 18 - 5,5 J 17 (spare wheel)
Tyre sizes 245/45 R 18 W - 185/60 R 17 C (spare wheel)
Tyre safety and snow chains
Refer to the information on Tyres in Section 5 for information on maintenance and, depending on the version, the
conditions under which snow chains may be used.
(1) Special note concerning vehicles used under full load (Maximum Permissible All-Up Weight) and towing a trailer.
The maximum speed must be limited to 60 mph (100 km/h) and the tyre pressure increased by 3PSI.
Refer to the information on Weights in Section 6 for more details.

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