Renault Premium DXi 11, Service Manual

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Foreword
2. Before getting into the vehicle, check:
– General condition of your vehicle, visually (as per handbook);
– Tyre condition, tyre pressures (including the spare wheel), and that nothing is jammed
between the twin wheels;
– Cleanliness of cab windows, rearview mirrors, headlights and other lights and number
plates;
– Regulatory and optional lighting systems for correct operation;
– Semi-trailer and/or trailer for correct coupling (hook, brake hoses - colour coding -
electrical connector...);
– For the presence and contents of the onboard tool kit;
– In winter, for the presence of anti-skid chains and that they are securely fastened;
– Vehicles equipped with side guard panels and beams should be permanently provided
with this equipment. At the time of removal, make sure that the locks are correctly
locked and tighten the setscrews moderately.
3. In the cab
– Check the condition of the non-slip foot pedal covers.
– Ensure that the safety controls (steering wheel, foot pedals, gear lever etc...) are never
cleaned with a slippery product like silicone).
– Adjust your driving position:
• Steering wheel: check that the steering column is locked.
• Seat: check that the seat is firmly locked.
• Rearview mirrors.
• Seat belt: it is compulsory to wear one, so buckle up.
• Onboard children: comply with the laws in force.
– Before starting the engine: ensure that the gear lever is properly in neutral.
– Check that all instrument panel indications are normal (if you are not certain of what
the nominal readings are supposed to be, refer to the Driving & Servicing Handbook.
Analogue tachograph
– Check that the tachograph chart is in place in the tachograph unit and that the unit is
working properly.
Digital tachograph
– Check that the driver's tachograph chart 1 is in place in the tachograph tray.
If there is a 2
nd
driver, Check that his tachograph chart is in place in the tachograph
tray 2 .
Check that the tachograph unit is working properly.