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Section 4: Maintenance
Bonnet ................................................................................................................................................................ 4.02
Engine oil level .................................................................................................................................... 4.03
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Oil changes: Engine .......................................................................................................................................... 4.07
Levels: Brake fluid ............................................................................................................................................ 4.08
Coolant .................................................................................................................................................. 4.09
Battery ................................................................................................................................................... 4.10
Power steering pump .......................................................................................................................... 4.10
Screen washer reservoir ...................................................................................................................... 4.11
Air filter ............................................................................................................................................................. 4.11
Bodywork maintenance ......................................................................................................................... 4.12 - 4.13
Interior trim maintenance ................................................................................................................................ 4.14
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BONNET
Opening the bonnet
To open, pull handle1.
Bonnet safety lock
To unlock, lift lever2.
Lift the bonnet, release the strut4
from its mounting3. For your safety,
thismustbe placed in location5.
Closing the bonnet
To close the bonnet, replace strut4
in its mounting3,hold the bonnet
in the middle and lower it to 20 cm
above the closed position. Now
release it and it will lock under its
own weight.
Check that the bonnet is correctly
locked.
Check that nothing has been left in
the engine compartment before
closing the bonnet.
Ensure it is correctly
locked.
Take care when working
under the bonnet as the
engine cooling fan may
cut in at any moment.
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ENGINE OIL LEVEL
It is normal for an engine to use oil
for lubrication and cooling of
moving parts and it is sometimes
necessary to top up the level
between oil changes.
However, if more than 0.5 litre is
used every 625 miles (1000 km)
aftertherunninginperiodconsult
your Renault Dealer.
Oil change frequency: Check the oil
level from time to time and
certainly before any long journey,
to avoid the risk of damaging your
engine.
Reading the oil level
The car must be parked on level
ground and the engine should have
been switched off for some time
beforehand to obtain an accurate
reading.
The oil level can be read:
- on the instrument panel;
- using the dipstick.Reading the level on the instrument
panel
When ignition has been switched
on for approximately 30 seconds:
-if the level is correct, the display
will show “oil OK”: display
message1
Special note:To gain a more
precise indication of the level,
press the trip mileage counter
reset button or the information
scroll button on the onboard
computer.The squares which appear on the
display indicate the level. The
number of squares displayed
reduces as the oil level drops and
they are replaced by a dash: display
message2.
To move to onboard computer
reading, press the button again).
-if the level is at its minimum,the
word “OK” will not appear on the
display, the dashes and the word
“oil” will flash (display message3)
and the indicator light
illuminates in the instrument
panel on some versions.
It is vital to top up the oil as soon
as possible.
Message 1
Maximum
level
Message 2
Level
display
function
Message 3
Minimum
level
(flashing)
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ENGINE OIL LEVEL(continued)
Reading the level using the dipstick
- Take out the dipstick.
- Wipe the dipstick using a clean,
lint-free cloth.
- Push the dipstick in as far as it will
go. (For vehicles equipped with a
cap-type dipstickC, screw the cap
in as far as it will go.)
- Take out the dipstick again.
- Read the level. It should never fall
below the minimum markBor
exceed the maximum markA.
Take care when working in
the engine compartment as
the engine cooling fan may
cut in at any moment
without warning. Consult your Renault Dealer at
once if you notice an abnormal or
repeated drop in any of the fluid
levels.
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ENGINE OIL LEVEL(continued)
1.2 1.4 - 1.6 1.4 16V - 1.6 16V
2.0 16V
Topping up/filling
The vehicle must be parked on level
ground and the engine should be
cold (for instance, before the engine
is started up for the first time in the
day).- Unscrew the filler cap1.
- Top up the level. (For information,
the capacity between the
minimum and maximum reading
on the dipstick2is between 1.5
and 2 litres depending on the
engine.)
- Wait for approx. 2 minutes to
allow the oil to flow into the
engine.
- Check the level using the dipstick
2(as explained above).
Do not exceed the “max.level and
do not forget to refit the cap1.
Special features on engine 2.0 l 16V
The cap1is located underneath a
filler flap.
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ENGINE OIL LEVEL(continued)
1.9 1.9 dTi 1.9 D
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ENGINE OIL LEVEL(continued)/ OIL CHANGE
Oil change
Frequency of changing:Refer to the
“Warranty and Servicing” booklet
for your vehicle.
Change the oil more often if the
vehicle is subject to severe use.
Average capacities of oil change
(for information)
1.2 - 1.6 engines: 4.0 litres
1.4 engines: 3.8 litres
1.4 16 V engines: 4.9 litres
1.6 16V engines: 4.9 litres
2.0 16V engines: 4.75 litres
1.9 D - 1.9 dTi engines: 5.5 litres
Oil filter included.
The oil filter should be replaced
periodically: consult the “Warranty
and Servicing” booklet for your
vehicle.
Engine oil grade
To find out which grade of oil to use,
see the servicing booklet for your
vehicle.Filling:Takecarewhen
topping up the oil that no
oil drips onto engine
components: there is a risk
of fire. Do not forget to refit the cap
securely as there is a risk of fire if
oil splashes onto hot engine
components.
Engine oil change:Ifyou
change the oil when the
engine is hot, be careful to
avoid scalding yourself as
the oil flows out.
Take care when working in
the engine compartment as
the engine cooling fan may
cut in at any moment
without warning.Never run the engine in an
enclosed space as exhaust
fumes are poisonous.
Consult your Renault Dealer at
once if you notice an abnormal or
repeated drop in any of the fluid
levels.
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LEVELS
Brake fluid
This must be checked frequently,
especially if you notice even the
slightest loss in braking efficiency.
Level1
The level falls naturally as the brake
pads wear, but it should never be
allowed to fall below the
MINIMUMwarning mark.Filling
After any operation on the
hydraulic circuit a specialist must
replace the brake fluid.
Only use products approved by
Renault’s Technical Department,
taken from a sealed container.
Fluid change frequency: Refer to
your vehicle’s Warranty and
Servicing booklet.
Take care when working
under the bonnet as the
engine cooling fan may cut
in at any moment.
