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ENGINE OIL LEVEL / ENGINE OIL CHANGE
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)
after the running in period, consult
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
For approximately 30 seconds after
the ignition has been switched on:
-if the level is correct,thedisplay
will show “oil OK”: display
message1
Special note:for more accurate
level information press the trip
mileage reset button or the
information scroll button on the
on-board computer during these
30 seconds.The squares which appear on the
display indicate the level. The
number of squares displayed is
reduced as the oil level drops and
they are replaced by a dash: display
message2.
To move to on-board computer
reading, press the button again).
-When the minimum oil level is
reached,the dashes and the word
“Oil” flash and the word “OK”
disappears (display message3)
and the warning light
lights up on the instrument panel.
Topupthelevelassoonas
possible.
Message 1
Level
satisfactory
Message 2
Level
display
function
Message 3
Minimum
level
(flashing)
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ENGINE OIL LEVEL / ENGINE OIL CHANGE(continued)
Reading the level using the dipstick
- Take out the dipstick.
- Wipe the dipstick using a clean,
lint-free cloth.
- Push in the dipstick as far as it will
go. (For vehicles equipped with a
cap-type dipstickC, screw in the
cap as far as it will go.)
- Take out the dipstick again.
- Read the oil level again. It should
never fall below the minimum oil
levelAor exceed the maximum
oil levelB.Take care when working
under the bonnet as the
engine cooling fan may cut
in at any moment. 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 / ENGINE OIL CHANGE(continued)
1.4 l 16V - 1.6 l 16V 2.0 l IDE
Topping up/filling
The car 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 fuel 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 2 minutes to allow the oil
to flow into the engine.
- Use the dipstick2to check the oil
level (as explained above).
Do not exceed the“max.”level and
do not forget to refit the cap1.
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ENGINE OIL LEVEL / ENGINE OIL CHANGE(continued)
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)
1.4 l 16V engines: 4.0 litres
1.6 l 16V engines: 4.0 litres
2.0 l IDE engine: 5.4 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.
Consult your Renault Dealer at
once if you notice an abnormal
or repeated drop in any of the
fluid levels.Filling:Takecarewhen
topping up the oil that no
oil drips onto engine
components: 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.
Take care when working
under the bonnet as the
engine cooling fan may cut
in at any moment.Engine oil change: If you
change the oil when the
engine is hot, be careful not
to scald yourself when the
oil flows out.
Never run the engine in an
enclosed space as exhaust
fumes are poisonous.
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4.08
LEVELS
Power assisted steering pump
The appearance and position of the
reservoir depends on the version
and equipment level of the vehicle.
Frequency of changing
Refer to the servicing booklet for
your vehicle.Level
The correct level when cold should
be:
- visible between theMin.andMax.
marks on the reservoir1.
- betweenAandBon the reservoir
gauge2.
For topping up or refilling with oil,
use products approved by Renault’s
Technical Department.
Take care when working
in the engine compartment
as the engine cooling fan
maycutinatanymoment
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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4.09
LEVELS(continued)
Coolant
The levelwhen coldshould be
between the MIN and MAX marks
on the expansion bottle1.
Topupthislevelwhen coldbefore it
before it reaches the MIN mark.
When the engine is hot,
do not touch the cooling
system.
Danger of burns.Checking intervals
Check the coolant level regularly.
(Very severe damage is likely to be
caused to the engine if it runs out of
coolant.)
If topping up is required, only use
products approved by Renault’s
Technical Department. This coolant
will provide:
- antifreeze protection;
- anti-corrosion protection of the
cooling system.
Consult your Renault Dealer at
once if you notice an abnormal
or repeated drop in any of the
fluid levels.Intervals between changes
Refer to the servicing booklet for
your vehicle.
Average capacities
(for information)
1.4 litre 16V engine: 6.0 litres
1.6 litre 16V engine: 6.0 litres
2.0 litre IDE engine: 7.0 litres
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LEVELS(continued)
Brake fluid level
This should be checked frequently,
especially if you notice even the
slightest loss in braking efficiency.
Level1
It is normal for the level to drop as
the brake pads become worn but it
should never fall below the“MIN”
line.Topping up
After any operation on the
hydraulic circuit, a specialist must
replace the brake fluid.
Only use Renault-approved fluids
taken from a sealed container.
Intervals between fluid changes
Refer to the servicing booklet for
your vehicle.
Take care when working
in the engine compartment
as the engine cooling fan
maycutinatanymoment
without warning.
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LEVELS(continued)
Screen washer reservoir
Topping up
Vi a c a p1.
Liquid
Water + special windscreen washer
fluid (anti-freeze product in winter)
approved by Renault’s Technical
Department.
Jets
Tilt each small sphere with a pin to
alter the spray angle.
Headlight washer reservoir
Topping up
Via cap2.
Liquid
Water + special windscreen washer
fluid (anti-freeze product in winter)
approved by Renault’s Technical
Department.
Jets
Tilt each small sphere with a pin to
alter the spray angle.Take care when working
in the engine compartment
as the engine cooling fan
maycutinatanymoment
without warning.
