Renault Espace, Driver'S Handbook Manual

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5.6
TYRE PRESSURE KIT
(2/3)
In the event of a puncture, use the kit si-
tuated under the second row rear pas-
senger footwell flap 1 .
Before using the kit, park
the vehicle at a sufficient
distance from traffic, switch
on the hazard warning
lights, apply the parking brake, ask
all passengers to leave the vehicle
and keep them away from traffic.
5
6
2
9
3
4
8
7
– end piece 3 must be connected to a
vehicle accessories socket;
– press switch 5 to inflate the tyre to
the recommended pressure (please
refer to the information on “Tyre in-
flation pressure” in Section 4);
– after a maximum of 15 minutes, stop
inflating and read the pressure (on
pressure gauge 6 ).
Note: while the container is emp-
tying (approximately 30 seconds),
the pressure gauge 6 will briefly in-
dicate a pressure of up to 6 bar. The
pressure will then drop.
– adjust the pressure: to increase
it, continue inflation with the kit; to
reduce it, press button 7 .
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 ap-
plying to the country you are in.
1
With the engine running and the par-
king brake applied,
– unroll the hose from the container;
– connect the compressor hose
4 to
the container’s inlet 9 ;
– depending on the vehicle, connect
the container 9 to the compressor
from the container recess 8 ;
– unscrew the valve cap on the rele-
vant wheel and screw on the contai-
ner’s inflation adapter 2 ;