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8-10Maintenance and do-it-yourself
.Avoid direct skin contact with used coolant.
If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly
with soap or hand cleaner as soon as
possible.
. Keep coolant out of reach of children and
pets.
Engine coolant must be dis\fosed of \fro\ferly\b Check
your local regulations\bCHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
SDI2572HR12DDR, HR12DE and HR15DE engine
SDI2713K9K engine1\b Park the vehicle on a level surface and a\f\fly the \farking brake\b
2\b Start the engine and warm it u\f until the engine tem\ferature reaches the normal o\ferating tem-
\ferature (a\f\froximately 5 minutes) \b
3\b Sto\f the engine\b
4\b Wait at least 10 minutes for the engine oil to drain back to the oil \fan\b
5\b Remove the di\fstick and wi\fe it clean\b 6\b Reinsert the di\fstick all the way\b
7\b Remove the di\fstick and check the oil level\b It
should be within the range
*C\b
8\b If the oil level is below
*A, remove the oil filler ca\f
and \four the recommended oil into the o\fening\b
Do not overfill
*B\b
When filling the engine oil, do not remove
the dipstick.
9\b Recheck the oil level with the di\fstick\b
It is normal to add some oil between oil
maintenance intervals or during the break-in
period, depending on the severity of operat-
ing conditions.
CAUTION:
The oil level should be checked regularly.
Operating your vehicle with an insufficient
amount of oil can damage the engine, and such
damage is not covered by warranty.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
WARNING:
.Used oil must be disposed of properly. Never
pour or dump oil into the ground, canals,
rivers, etc. It should be disposed of at proper
waste facilities. RENAULT recommends hav-
ing your oil changed by a RENAULT dealer.
. Be careful not to burn yourself, as the
engine oil may be hot.
. Prolonged and repeated contact with used
engine oil may cause skin cancer.
. Avoid direct skin contact with used oil. If
contacted, wash thoroughly with soap or
ENGINE OIL
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hand cleaner and plenty of water as soon as
possible.
. Store used engine oil in marked containers
out of the reach of children.
CAUTION:
Waste oil must be disposed of properly. Check
your local regulations.
Engine oil replacement (HR12DDR\f HR12DE
and HR15DE engine models\b
JVM0059XHR12DDR engine model
SDI2578HR12DE engine model
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8-12Maintenance and do-it-yourself
JVM0001XHR15DE engine model1. Oil filler cap
2. Oil \frain plug
\b. Oil filter
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface an\f apply the parking brake.
2. Start the engine an\f warm it up until the engine temperature reaches the normal operating tem-
perature (approximately 5 minutes) .
\b. Stop the engine.
4. Wait at least 10 minutes for the engine oil to \frain back to the oil pan. 5. Place a large \frain pan un\fer the \frain plug.
6. Remove the \frain plug with a wrench.
7. Remove the oil filler cap an\f completely \frain the
oil.
If the oil filter is to be change\f, remove an\f
replace it at this time. (See “Engine oil filter
replacement (HR12DDR, HR12DE an\f HR15DE
engine mo\fels)” (P.8-12) .)
8. Clean an\f reinstall the \frain plug an\f new washer. Securely tighten the \frain plug with a wrench. Do
not use excessive force.
Drain plug tightening torque:29 to 39 N·m
(3.0 to 4.0 kg-m, 22 to 29 ft-lb)
9. Refill the recommen\fe\f engine oil an\f quantity. (See “Recommen\fe\f fuel/lubricants an\f capaci-
ties” (P.9-2) .)
When filling the engine oil, do not remove
the dipstick.
10. Securely install the oil filler cap.
11. Start the engine.
12. Check the \frain plug for any sign of leakage.
1\b. Check the engine oil level accor\fing to the proper proce\fure. (See “Checking engine oil level” (P.8-
10) .)
Engine oil filter replacement (HR12DDR,
HR12DE an\f HR15DE engine mo\fels)
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SDI2578HR12DE engine modelJVM0001XHR15DE engine model1. Oil fille\f cap
2. Oil \b\fain plug
3. Oil filte\f
1. Pa\fk the vehicle on a level su\fface an\b apply the pa\fking b\fake.
2. Tu\fn the engine off.
3. D\fain the engine oil acco\f\bing to the p\fope\f p\foce\bu\fe. (See “Engine oil \feplacement
(HR12DDR, HR12DE an\b HR15DE engine mo\b-
els)” (P.8-11) .) 4. Loosen the oil filte\f with an oil filte\f w\fench.
Depen\bing on the engine mo\bel, a special cap
type w\fench may be \fequi\fe\b. See a RENAULT
\beale\f fo\f mo\fe info\fmation.
5. Remove the oil filte\f by tu\fning it by han\b.
6. Wipe the engine oil filte\f mounting su\fface with a clean cloth.
Be su\fe to \femove any ol\b gasket \femaining on the
mounting su\fface.
7. Apply the new engine oil to the gasket of the new oil filte\f.
8. Sc\few in the oil filte\f until a slight \fesistance is felt, an\b then tighten an a\b\bitional 2/3 of tu\fn to
secu\fe the oil filte\f.
Oil filter tightening torque:15 to 20 N·m (11 to 14 ft-lb)
9. Refill the engine oil. (See “Engine oil \feplacement (HR12DDR, HR12DE an\b HR15DE engine mo\b-
els)” (P.8-11) .)
10. Sta\ft the engine an\b check fo\f leakage a\foun\b the oil filte\f. Co\f\fect as \fequi\fe\b.
11. Tu\fn the engine off an\b wait seve\fal minutes.
12. Check the engine oil level acco\f\bing to the p\fope\f p\foce\bu\fe. (See “Checking engine oil level” (P.8-
10) .)
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8-14Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Engine oil and filter replacement \fK9K engine
model)
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1. Oil drain plug
2. Oil filter
1. Place a large drain pan under the drain plug.
2. Remove the drain plug with a wrench.
3. Remove the oil filler cap and completely drain the oil.
If the oil filter is to be changed, remove and
replace it at this time.
CAUTION:
Waste oil must be disposed of properly. Check
your local regulations.
4. Loosen the oil filter with an oil filter wrench.
5. Remove the oil filter by turning it by hand.
6. Wipe the entire oil filter mounting surface with aclean cloth.
Be sure to remove any old gasket remaining on the
mounting surface. 7. Apply new engine oil to the gasket on the new oil
filter.
8. \bcrew in the oil filter until a slight resistance is felt, and then tighten an additional 3/4 of a turn to
secure the filter.
Oil filter tightening torque:16 to 20 N·m (1.6 to 2.0 kg-m, 12 to 15 ft-lb)
9. Clean and reinstall the drain plug and new washer. \becurely tighten the drain plug with a wrench. Do
not use excessive force.
Drain plug tightening torque:16 to 24 N·m (1.6 to 2.4 kg-m, 12 to 18 ft-lb)
10. Refill the recommended engine oil and quantity. \f\bee “Recommended fuel/lubricants and capaci-
ties” \fP.9-2) .)
11. \becurely install the oil filler cap.
12. \btart the engine.
13. Check the drain plug and the oil filter for any sign of leakage.
14. Dispose of the used oil in the proper manner. Check your local regulations.
15. Check the engine oil level according to the proper procedure. \f\bee “Checking engine oil level” \fP.8-
10) .)
After operation
1. Install the engine undercover \fif removed) intoposition as the following steps.
a. Pull the center of each plastic clip out.
b. Hold the engine undercover into position.
c. Insert the clips through the undercover into thehole in the frame, then push the center of the
clips in to lock the clips in place. d. \bcrew in the bolts, then tighten them.
2. Lower the vehicle carefully to the ground.
PROTECT ENVIRONMENT
It is illegal to pollute drains, watercourses and soil. Use
authorized waste collection facilities, including civil
amenity sites and garages providing facilities for
disposal of used oil and used oil filters. If in doubt,
contact your local authority for advice on disposal.
The regulations concerning the pollution of the
environment will vary from country to country.
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DRAINING WATER
Drain water in the fue\f fi\fter accordin\b to the
maintenance \fo\b shown in a separate maintenance
book\fet.
If the water-in-fue\f-fi\fter\u warnin\b \fi\bht
i\f\fuminates
whi\fe the en\bine is runnin\b, there mi\bht be water in the
fue\f fi\fter.
The fue\f fi\fter can be accessed after removin\b the fuse
box and the battery from the vehic\fe. Therefore,
RENAULT recommends that you contact a RENAULT
dea\fer for servicin\b.
BLEEDING FUEL SYSTEM
SDI2714
B\feed air out of the fue\f system after refi\f\fin\b an empty
fue\f tank by the fo\f\fowin\b action:
1. Squeeze the primin\b pump
*1\focated in the
en\bine compartment severa\f times unti\f there is a
sudden resistance fe\ft in the pressure, then stop.
2. Crank the en\bine unti\f it starts. Do not crank the en\bine for more than 30 seconds.
3. If the en\bine does not start, stop crankin\b and repeat step 1 above. 4. If the en\bine does not operate smooth\fy after it has
started, race it two or three times.
JVM0061XHR12DDR engine1. Superchar\ber
2. Water pump
3. A\fternator
4. E\fectroma\bnetic c\futch
5. Crankshaft pu\f\fey
6. Drive be\ft auto-tensioner
7. Air conditioner compressor
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FUEL FILTER (diesel engine model)
DRIVE BELTS
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8-16Maintenance and do-it-yourself
SDI2573HR 12DE engine or HR 15DE engine1. Water pu\fp
2. Alternat\br
3. Crankshaft pulley
4. Air c\bnditi\bner c\b\fpress\br (with air c\b\fpres-s\br)
Idler pulley (with\but air c\b\fpress\br)
!: Tensi\bn checking p\bint
SDI2484K9K engine1. Crankshaft pulley
2. Drive belt aut\b-tensi\bner
3. Alternat\br
4. Air c\bnditi\bner c\b\fpress\br
Be sure the igniti\bn switch is in the “OFF” p\bsiti\bn. Visually inspect each belt f\br signs \bf unusual wear,
cuts, fraying \br l\b\bseness. Check regularly f\br c\bndi-
ti\bn and tensi\bn. If the belt is in p\b\br c\bnditi\bn \br l\b\bse,
have it replaced \br adjusted by a RENAULT dealer.
WARNING:
Be sure the engine and ignition switch are off
and that the parking brake is applied.
Replace the spark plugs acc\brding t\b the \faintenance
l\bg sh\bwn in a separate \faintenance b\b\bklet.
If replace\fent is required, c\bntact a RENAULT dealer.
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IRIDIUM-TIPPED SPARK PLUGS (if
equipped)
It is n\bt necessary t\b replace the iridiu\f-tipped*Aspark plugs as frequently as the c\bnventi\bnal type \bf
spark plugs. These spark plugs are designed t\b last
\fuch l\bnger than the c\bnventi\bnal type \bf spark plug.
CAUTION:
.
Do not reuse the iridium-tipped spark plugs
by cleaning or re-gapping.
. Always replace with the recommended ir-
idium-tipped spark plugs.
SPARK PLUGS (gasoline engine
model)
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NICKEL-TIPPED SPARK PLUGS (if
e\fuipped\b
It is not necessary to replace the nickel-tipped*Aspark plugs as fre\fuently as the conventional type of
spark plugs. These spark plugs are designed to last
much longer than the conventional type of spark plug.
CAUTION:
.Do not reuse the nickel-tipped spark plugs
by cleaning or re-gapping.
. Always replace with the recommended nick-
el-tipped spark plugs.
CHECKING PARKING BRAKE
Lever type
SDI1447A
From the released position, pull the parking brake lever
up slowly and firmly. If the number of clicks is out of the
range listed, see a RENAULT dealer.
For Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, China, Hong
Kong, Brunei and Pakistan:
9 to 10 clicksPulling force 196 N (20 kg, 44 lb)
For India: 8 to 9 clicks (for model with ABS or K9K
engine model)
9 to 10 clicks (for model without ABS)Pulling force 196 N (20 kg, 44 lb)
For Australia and New Zealand: 11 to 12 clicksPulling force 196 N (20 kg, 44 lb) Except for Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Chi-
na, Hong Kong, Brunei, India, Australia, New
Zealand and Pakistan:
8 to 9 clicksPulling force 196 N (20 kg, 44 lb)
CHECKING FOOT BRAKE PEDAL
DI1020MR
WARNING:
See a RENAULT dealer for a brake system check
if the foot brake pedal height does not return to
normal.
With the engine running, check the distance
*Abetween the upper surface of the pedal and the metal
floor. If it is out the range listed, see a RENAULT
dealer.
*A: Depressing force
490 N (50 kg, 110 lb)
— 80 mm (3.15 in) or more
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