2012 RENAULT ESPACE check oil

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Tableau de bord : témoins lumineux (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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WarnInG LIGHTs (2/4)
ûsTOP light
This lights up when the ignition
is switched on and goes out as soon as
the engine is started. It comes on with
other warning lights and/or messages,
and is accompanied by a beep.
It requires you to stop immediately, for
your own safety, as soon as traffic con-
ditions allow. Switch off the engine and
do not restart it.
Contact an approved Dealer.
Ôe ngine coolant temperature
warning light
This lights up when the ignition is
switched on and goes out when the
engine is started. If it comes on when
the vehicle is being driven, accompa -
nied by the
û warning light and a
beep, it is essential to stop and switch
off the ignition.
Check the coolant level (refer to the in-
formation on “Levels” in Section 4). If
the level is correct, the light has come
on for another reason; contact an ap -
proved Dealer.
ÀOil pressure warning light
This comes on when the
engine is started then goes out after a
few seconds. If it comes on when the
vehicle is being driven, accompanied
by the
û warning light and a beep,
it is essential to stop and switch off the
ignition. Check the oil level. If the level
is normal, this indicates another fault.
Contact an approved Dealer.
ùe lectronic stability program
( e .s .P.) and traction control
(a.s.r.) warning light
There are several reasons for the warn-
ing light to come on: refer Section 2:
“Electronic stability program: E.S.P.”
and “Traction control: A.S.R.”.
ÚBattery charge warning light
This comes on when the
engine is started then goes out as soon
as the engine is running.
If it comes on when you are driving ac-
companied by the
û warning light
and a beep, it indicates that the elec -
trical circuit is overcharged or under -
charged. Stop and have the circuit
checked.
Da ssisted parking brake on
and brake circuit fault warn-
ing light
If it comes on during braking and is ac-
companied by the
û warning light
and a beep, it indicates that the fluid
level in the circuit is low or that there is
a braking system fault. Stop as soon as
traffic conditions allow and contact an
approved Dealer.
The presence and operation of the warning lights dePend On THe eQUIPMenT
and cOUnTrY.

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Engine oil level/Engine oil change
enGIne oIL LeVeL: general information
It is normal for an engine to use oil for
lubrication and cooling of moving parts
and it is normal to top up the level be-
tween oil changes. However, contact
your approved Dealer if more than
0.5 litres is being consumed every
600 miles (1,000 km) after the running
in period.
o il change frequency: check the oil
level from time to time and always
before any long journey to avoid the
risk of damaging your engine.
Reading the oil levelThe vehicle must be parked on level
ground and the engine should have
been stopped for a long time before -
hand to obtain an accurate reading.
Always use the dipstick to check the
exact oil level and ensure that the
maximum level is not exceeded (risk
of engine damage): refer to the infor-
mation on “Engine oil level/Topping-up/
Filling” on the following pages.
The instrument panel display only
alerts the driver when the oil level is at
its minimum.
Reading the level on the instrument
panel
When the ignition is switched on:
If the level is above the minimum, the
display indicates ‘Oil level OK’: mes -
sage 1.
For more information: press button 3.
The squares which appear on the dis -
play indicate the level. These squares
disappear as the oil level drops and
they are replaced by dashes.If the level is at the minimum, the ‘Top
Up Oil Level’ message appears on the
display. The squares are replaced by
dashes: message 2.
Indicator light
ú comes on at the
same time.
It is vital to top up the oil as soon as
possible.
The display only warns the
driver if the oil level is at the
minimum level. It does not
inform the driver that the oil
level has exceeded the maximum
level as this can only be measured
using a dipstick.
24091Message 1
Level above
minimum
24159Message 2
Minimum level3

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enGIne oIL LeVeL: general information (continued)
Reading the level using the dipstick
– remove the dipstick (refer to the fol-
lowing pages for its location) and
wipe it with a clean lint-free cloth;
– push the dipstick in as far as it will go
(for vehicles equipped with “cap-type
dipstick” C , screw the cap in com -
pletely);
– take out the dipstick again;
– read the level: it should never fall
below minimum mark A or exceed
maximum mark B.
Once the level has been checked,
ensure that the dipstick is pushed in as
far as it will go or that the cap-type dip-
stick is completely screwed in.
AB
A
B
C
The engine may be hot
when carrying out opera -
tions in close proximity. In
addition, the engine cooling
fan can come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.
Maximum engine oil level
exceeded.
The oil level should only be read with
the dipstick as explained above.
If the oil level exceeds the maximum
level, do not start your vehicle and
contact an approved Dealer.
To prevent splashback, you are rec-
ommended to use a funnel to top up
the oil.
Under no circumstances
should maximum filling
level B be exceeded: this
could damage the engine
and the catalytic converter.
Consult your approved Dealer at
once if you notice an abnormal or
repeated drop in any of the fluid
levels.
When working in the engine
compartment, ensure that
the windscreen wiper stalk
is in the park position.
Risk of injury.

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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).
engine oil grade
Refer to the Maintenance Service
Booklet for your vehicle.
enGIne oIL LeVeL: topping up/filling (1/2)
1
Do not exceed the max level and
do not forget to refit cap 1 and dip-
stick 2.
– Unscrew cap 1;
– top up the level (as a guide, the ca-
pacity between the minimum and
maximum reading on the dipstick 2
is between 1.5 and 2 litres, depend-
ing on the engine);
– wait for approximately 10 minutes to
allow the oil to flow into the engine;
– check the level using dipstick 2 or
the dipstick integrated in cap 1 (as
explained previously).
Once the operation has been com -
pleted, ensure that the dipstick is
pushed in as far as it will go or that the
cap-type dipstick is completely screwed
in.
1
2

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Levels
coolant
LeVeLS (1/4)
Coolant
With the engine switched off and on
level ground, the level when cold must
be between the MINI and MAXI marks
on reservoir 1.
Top this level up when cold before it
reaches the MINI mark. 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 the level needs to be topped up, only
use products approved by our Technical
Department which ensure:
–
protection against freezing;
– anticorrosion protection of the cool -
ing system.
No operations should be
carried out on the cooling
circuit when the engine is
hot.
Risk of burns.
1
Consult your approved Dealer at
once if you notice an abnormal or
repeated drop in any of the fluid
levels.
Replacement intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Service
Booklet for your vehicle.

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power-assisted steering pump
LeVeLS (2/4)
Power-assisted steering
pump 2
Checking intervals:
Refer to the Maintenance Service
Booklet for your vehicle.
Level
With the engine switched off and cold,
and on level ground, the level must be
visible between the MInI and MAXI
levels on reservoir 2.
For topping up or refilling with oil, use
products approved by our Technical
Department.
The engine may be hot
during operations in close
proximity. In addition, the
engine cooling fan may
come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.
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Anomalies de fonctionnement (J81 - X84 - B84 - C84 - L84 - K84 - J84 - \
R84 - X91 - B91 - K91 - Renault)
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OPerA tInG FAuL tS (3/5)
On the road POSSIBLe cAuSeSWHAt tO DO
Vibrations. Tyres not inflated to correct pres-
sures, incorrectly balanced or dam -
aged. Check the tyre pressures: if this is not the
problem, have them checked by an ap
-
proved dealer.
White smoke from the exhaust. This is not necessarily a fault. Smoke
may be caused by regeneration of the
particle filter.Refer to the information on “Special fea
-
tures of diesel versions” in Section 2.
Smoke under the bonnet. Short-circuit or cooling system leak.Stop, switch off the ignition, stand away
from the vehicle and contact an approved
dealer.
The oil pressure warning light comes
on: on a bend or when braking. The level is too low. Top up the engine oil (refer to the informa-
tion on “Engine oil level – Topping up/refill-
ing” in Section 4).
is slow to go out or remains lit
when accelerating. Loss of oil pressure.
Stop the vehicle and contact an approved
Dealer.