2000 RENAULT MEGANE oil pressure

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Brief overview
•Opening and closing the hood ........................................................... p. 3.02¬3.14
• Tyre inflation pressures ..................................................................................... p. 0.04
• Adjusting the seats and driving positions ......................................... p. 1.09
¬1.13
• Child safety ............................................................................................ p. 1.21
¬1.27
• Instrument panel lights ........................................................................ p. 1.32
¬1.44
• Horn and lights ..................................................................................... p. 1.47
¬1.50
• Demisting/de-icing ............................................................................................. p. 1.51
• Running in, driving .............................................................................. p. 2.02
¬2.21
• Heating/air conditioning ...................................................................... p. 3.15
¬3.23
• Opening the bonnet ............................................................................... p. 4.02 - 4.03
• Levels (engine oil, windscreen washer, etc.) ..................................... p. 4.04
¬4.12
• Emergency spare wheel ........................................................................ p. 5.02
¬5.05
• Practical advice (changing bulbs, fuses, repairs,
operating incidents) .............................................................................. p. 5.02
¬5.35

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INSTRUMENT PANEL(continued)
The presence and operation of the warning lights described below depend on the vehicle equipment and
country.
9SERVICE warning light
This light illuminates
when the ignition is
switched on and then
extinguishes within 3 seconds.
If it illuminates when the
vehicle is being driven, it is
advisable to stop at a Renault
Dealer soon.
It illuminates together with one
of the warning lights:
Tell-tale light for
left-hand direction
indicator
Low fuel-level warning
light
It extinguishes as soon
as the engine starts.
If it illuminates or remains
illuminated, fill up with fuel as
soon as possible.
Tell-tale light for
right-hand direction
indicators9Warning light for
serious injection
incident/
Coolant temperature warning
light
• Warning light for serious
injection incident
If it flashes when you are
driving, it indicates that the
engine is overheating or there
is a fault in the injection
system. Stop at once, switch
off the ignition and call for
the assistance of a Renault
Dealer.
•Coolant temperature
warning light
If this light illuminates
(permanent illumination)
when you are driving, stop
the vehicle. If the needle4on
the temperature gauge is in
zone4a, call a Renault
Dealer. If this is not the case,
continue driving and consult
a Renault Dealer at the
earliest opportunity.9Electronic fault
warning light
If it illuminates when
you are driving, there is
an electrical or
electronic fault. Consult your
Renault Dealer as soon as
possible.
Oil pressure warning
light
It should extinguish as
soon as the engine starts; if it
illuminates when you are
driving, stop at once, switch off
the ignition and check the oil
level. If this is normal, call for
the assistance of a Renault
Dealer.
Battery charging
warning light
It should extinguish as
soon as the engine starts.
If it illuminates when you are
driving, it indicates that the
circuit is overcharging or
discharged. Stop and have the
circuit checked.

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OPERATING INCIDENTS(continued)
When starter is activated CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION
•The engine fires once or twice then
dies. It is difficult to start when cold.Engine immobiliser active. See “engine immobiliser” section.
Starting procedure incorrect See “starting engine” section.
or
Poor fuel supply or ignition fault. If the vehicle will not start, do not
keep trying to start it.
Consult a Renault Dealer.
System for cutting off fuel supply
activated if vehicle has been subjected
to severe impact.Consult a Renault Dealer (see
information on fuel cut-off system in
section 5).
• Vibrations Incorrect tyre pressures, incorrectly
balanced or damaged.Check tyre inflation pressures. If this
is not the problem, have them checked
by a Renault Dealer.
• Coolant boiling in expansion bottle. Mechanical defect: cylinder head
gasket blown, faulty water pump.Stop the engine.
Consult a Renault Dealer.
Engine cooling fan not working. Check appropriate fuse, otherwise
consult a Renault Dealer.

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OPERATING INCIDENTS(continued)
On the open road CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION
•Abnormal white smoke from the
exhaust.Mechanical defect: cylinder head
gasket blown.Stop the engine.
Consult a Renault Dealer.
• Smoke under the bonnet. Short circuit. Stop, turn the ignition off, disconnect
the battery.
Coolant circuit fault. Consult a Renault Dealer.
• The oil pressure warning light
illuminates:
- when cornering or braking. Oil level too low. Top up the oil.
- on idling Oil pressure too low. Consult the nearest Renault Dealer.
- is slow to extinguish or remains
illuminated on acceleration.Loss of oil pressure. Stop: call for assistance from Renault
Dealer.
• Engine loses power. Clogged air filter. Change element.
Fuel supply faulty. Check fuel level.
Faulty spark plugs, incorrectly set. Consult a Renault Dealer.
• Idling unsteady or engine stalls. Lack of compression (spark plugs,
ignition, air leak).Consult a Renault Dealer.