Renault Arkana
In case of puncture
Depending on the vehicle, the following may be available :
- a tyre inflation kit located in the tray under the luggage compartment carpet or in the rear right-hand door storage compartment (depending on the vehicle).
- an emergency spare wheel or selfrepairing tyres.
Vehicle fitted with a tyre pressure loss warning system
In the event of under-inflation (punctures, under-inflation etc.), the
warning light appears on the instrument panel
Tyre pressure loss warning
warning
If the emergency spare wheel has been stored for several years, have it checked by your Dealer to ensure that it is safe to use.
Vehicle fitted with an emergency spare wheel that differs from the other wheels :
- Never fit more than one emergency spare wheel to the same vehicle.
- Replace the emergency spare wheel as soon as possible with a wheel identical to the original one.
- When this is fitted to the vehicle, which must only be a temporary measure, the driving speed must not exceed the speed indicated on the label on the wheel.
- Fitting an emergency spare wheel may alter the way the vehicle usually runs. Avoid sudden acceleration or deceleration and reduce your speed when cornering.
- If you need to use snow chains, fit the emergency spare wheel to the rear axle and check the tyre pressure.
warning
If the vehicle is parked on the hard shoulder, you must warn other road users of your vehicle’s presence with a warning triangle or with other devices as per the legislation applying to the country you are in.
Emergency spare wheel
To get to it :
- open the boot ;
- depending on the vehicle, lift up the movable floor and the luggage compartment mat 1 ;
- unscrew the central mounting 2 in the centre of the emergency spare wheel ;
- remove the emergency spare wheel (B or C, depending on the vehicle).
Note : in the absence of an emergency spare wheel or tyre inflation kit, do not load the bottom of the luggage compartment.
Depending on the vehicle, the tool block is located under or above the spare wheel, attached to the wall under the luggage compartment carpet.
Note : after fitting the emergency spare wheel, it is recommended that the punctured wheel is not stored under the luggage compartment carpet. Please put the wheel on the carpet and contact your approved dealer.
warning
If the vehicle is parked on the hard shoulder, you must warn other road users of your vehicle’s presence with a warning triangle or with other devices as per the legislation applying to the country you are in.
Changing a wheel
warning
Switch on the hazard warning lights.
Keep the vehicle away from traffic and on a level surface where it will not slip.
Apply the parking brake and engage a gear (first or reverse, or P for automatic transmissions).
Ask all the passengers to leave the vehicle and keep them away from traffic.
Vehicles equipped with a jack and wheelbrace
If necessary, remove the wheel trim.
Use the wheelbrace 1 to slacken off the wheel bolts. Position it so as to be able to push from above.
Place the jack 2 horizontally ; the jack head must be lined up with the sill closest to the wheel concerned, between the two notches 4.
tip
If the vehicle is not equipped with a jack or wheelbrace, you can obtain these from your approved dealer.
Start cranking the jack by hand, positioning the jack support plate 3 in the slightly indented groove underneath the vehicle, located between the two notches 4.
Continue to crank the jack so that the baseplate is correctly positioned (it should be underneath the vehicle and aligned with the jack head).
Turn it a few times to lift the wheel off the ground.
warning
If the vehicle is parked on the hard shoulder, you must warn other road users of your vehicle’s presence with a warning triangle or with other devices as per the legislation applying to the country you are in.
Undo the bolts and take off the wheel.
Fit the emergency spare wheel on the central hub and turn it to locate the mounting holes in the wheel and the hub.
Tighten the bolts, checking that the wheel is correctly positioned on its hub.
Lower the jack.
With the wheel on the ground, tighten the bolts fully and have the tightness of the bolts checked and the emergency spare wheel pressure checked as soon as possible.
warning
If you have a puncture, replace the wheel as soon as possible.
A tyre which has been punctured should always be inspected (and repaired, where possible) by a specialist.
Vehicle fitted with a tyre pressure loss warning system
In the event of under-inflation (punctures, under-inflation etc.), the
warning light appears on the instrument panel.
Tyre pressure loss warning
warning
Do not leave the tools unsecured inside the vehicle as they may be projected during braking. After use, check that all the tools are correctly clipped into the tool kit, then position it correctly in its housing to reduce any risk of injury.
If bolts are supplied with the emergency spare wheel, you must use these bolts only for the emergency spare wheel.
warning
For your safety, the use of a jack not recommended by the manufacturer is strictly prohibited.
The jack is specific to the vehicle and used to change the wheels.
Under no circumstances should it be used:
- on another vehicle ;
- to carry out a repair ;
- to access the underside of the vehicle.
Risk of injury.
Risk of damage to the vehicle.