Renault Trafic

The card does not lock or unlock the doors.

Card battery is flat.

Replace the battery. You will still be able to lock/unlock and start your Central locking, unlocking of the opening elements and Starting, stopping the engine vehicle.

Use of devices operating on the same frequency as the card (mobile phone, etc.).

Stop using the devices or use the built-in key Central locking, unlocking of the opening elements.

Vehicle located in a high electromagnetic radiation zone.

Vehicle battery flat.

Use the key that is built into the card Central locking, unlocking of the opening elements.

The "Place card on zone + START" message appears on the instrument panel.

Place your card on the placement area Starting, stopping the engine then press the button START.

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 Manual locking, unlocking of the doors, then place the card on the placement area Starting, stopping the engine and press the button START to synchronise the card.

The remote control does not lock or unlock the doors.

The remote control battery is flat.

Use the emergency key.

Use of devices operating on the same frequency as the remote control (mobile phone, etc.).

Stop using the devices or use the key.

Vehicle located in a high electromagnetic radiation zone.

Discharged battery.

Replace the battery. You will still be able to lock, unlock, and start your vehicle Central locking, unlocking of the opening elements and Starting, stopping the engine.

The vehicle is started.

While the engine is on, it is not possible to lock/unlock using the key. Turn off the ignition.

Desynchronisation of the remote control.

Unlock the driver's door by inserting the key into the door lock, then start the engine Starting, stopping the engine to synchronise the remote control.

The instrument panel indicator lights are weak or fail to light up and the starter does not turn.

Battery terminals not tight, battery terminals disconnected or oxidised.

Retighten, reconnect or clean them if they are oxidised.

Discharged battery or not operational.

Connect another battery to the faulty battery Battery: troubleshooting 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.

Starting, stopping the engine

The "hands-free" card does not work.

Starting, stopping the engine and "Hands-free" card: battery.

The engine cannot be switched off.

Card not detected.

Starting, stopping the engine and "Hands-free" card: battery.

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 Starting, stopping the engine.

Faulty circuit.

Consult an approved Dealer.

White smoke from the exhaust.

In the diesel version, this is necessarily a fault. Smoke may be caused by particle filter regeneration.

Special features of Diesel versions

Smoke under the vehicle when starting the heating.

This is not necessarily a fault. The smoke may come from the heater.

If this happens, the smoke will gradually disappear once the passenger compartment temperature has reached the appropriate level.

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.

Add engine oil Engine oil .

is slow to go out or remains lit under acceleration

Loss of oil pressure.

Stop the vehicle and contact an approved dealer.

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 approved Dealer.

Vibrations.

Tyres not inflated to the correct pressure, incorrectly balanced or damaged.

Check the tyre pressures: if this is not the cause, have their condition checked by an approved dealer.

The engine is overheating. The coolant 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 contain fluid. If there is no coolant, consult an approved dealer as soon as possible.

Coolant boiling in the coolant reservoir.

Mechanical fault: damaged cylinder head gasket.

Stop the engine.

Call an approved Dealer.

The engine cooling fan starts to run after the ignition is switched off.

This is not necessarily a fault. The engine cooling fan group may start to run in order to regulate the engine temperature. This operation may last several minutes after the engine is switched off.

The engine cooling fan runs for more than 10 minutes after the engine is switched off.

Consult an approved Dealer.

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 Passenger compartment fuses.

The wiper does not stop.

Faulty electrical controls.

Consult an approved Dealer.

Direction indicators flashing more quickly.

Faulty rear bulb.

Front and side headlights or Headlights, lights: replacing bulbs.

The indicators are not working.

Faulty electrical circuit or control.

Consult an approved Dealer.

Fuse damaged.

Replace the fuse or have it replaced Passenger compartment fuses.

The headlights do not switch on or off.

Faulty electrical circuit or control.

Consult an approved Dealer.

Fuse damaged.

Replace the fuse or have it replaced Passenger compartment fuses.

Traces of condensation in the headlights or rear lights.

Traces of condensation may be a natural phenomenon caused by variations in temperature and humidity.

In this case, the traces will gradually disappear once the lights are switched on.

The front seat belt reminder warning light comes on when the seat belts are fastened.

An object is stuck between the floor and the seat and is disrupting the operation of the sensor.

Remove all objects from underneath the front seats.