
engine oil .............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
oil change ............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
engine oil level ...................................... (up to the end of the DU)
engine oil capacity ................................ (up to the end of the DU)
4.5
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Niveau huile moteur : appoint/remplissage (E33 - X33 - Renault)
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– Unscrew cap 1;
– top up the level (as a guide, the ca-
pacity between the minimum and
maximum reading on dipstick 2 is
between 1.5 and 2 litres, depending
on the engine);
– wait for approximately 10 minutes to
allow the oil to flow into the engine;
– check the level using dipstick 2 (as
described above).
Once the level has been read, push the
dipstick in as far as it will go.t opping 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.
topping up/filling
engine oil level : topping up/filling (1/2)
Do not exceed the max level and
do not forget to refit cap 1 and dip-
stick 2.
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1
2

filteroil filter ............................................ (up to the end of the DU)
4.6
ENG_UD20478_2
Niveau huile moteur : appoint/remplissage (E33 - X33 - Renault)
ENG_NU_865-6_E33_Renault_4
Engine oil change
engine oil level : topping up/filling (2/2)/oil CHAnge
oil change
S e r v i c e i n t e r v a l : r e f e r t o t h e
Maintenance Service Booklet for your
vehicle.
Average capacities for oil change (in-
cluding oil filter for information).
1.2 tCe engine: 4.2 litres
1.6 16v engine : 4.7 litres
engine oil grade
Refer to the Maintenance Service
Booklet for your vehicle.
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.
e ngine oil change : if you
are changing the oil when
the engine is hot, be careful
not to scald yourself if the
oil overflows.
Filling: take care when
topping up the oil that
no oil drips onto engine
components - risk of fire.
Remember to refit the cap securely
as there is a risk of fire if oil splashes
onto hot engine components.
Never run the engine in an
enclosed space as exhaust
gases are poisonous.
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.

levels:windscreen washer reservoir ........................... (current page)
windscreen washer ................................................ (current page)
filter air filter ............................................................. (current page)
filter passenger compartment filter .......................... (current page)
filter oil filter ............................................................. (current page)
filter diesel filter ........................................................ (current page)
tanks and reservoirs: windscreen washer .......................................... (current page)
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4.9
ENG_UD20479_2
Niveaux / filtres (E33 - X33 - Renault)
ENG_NU_865-6_E33_Renault_4
windscreen washer reservoir
Filters
levelS (3/3)/FilteRS
Windscreen washer reservoir
t opping up
With the engine switched off, open
cap 3 , fill until you can see the fluid,
then refit the cap. liquid
Screen wash product (product with
antifreeze in winter).
Jets
Use a tool such as a needle to adjust
the height of the windscreen washer
jets.
Filters
The filter elements (air filter, passenger
compartment filter, etc.) should be re
-
placed during the maintenance opera -
tions carried out on your vehicle.
Replacement intervals for filter el -
ements: refer to the Maintenance
Document for your vehicle.
When working in the engine
compartment, ensure that
the windscreen wiper stalk
is in the park position.
Risk of injury.The engine may be hot
when working in close prox-
imity. In addition, the engine
cooling fan may start at any
moment.
Risk of injury.
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operating faults ..................................... (up to the end of the DU)
practical advice ..................................... (up to the end of the DU)
faults operating faults ............................... (up to the end of the DU)
5.28
ENG_UD20505_2
Anomalie de fonctionnement (E33 - X33 - Renault)
ENG_NU_865-6_E33_Renault_5
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Operating faults
OPeratIng F auLts (1/7)
the following advice will enable you to carry out quick, temporary repairs. For safety reasons you should always contact
an approved dealer as soon as possible.
the starter is activated POssIBLe causesWHat tO dO
There is no response, the warning lights
fail to light up and the starter does not
turn. Battery lead disconnected or terminals
corroded.
Check battery terminals: scrape and
clean if oxidised and retighten.
Discharged battery. Connect another battery to the faulty
battery.
Battery unserviceable. Replace battery.
Warning lights go dim and starter turns
very slowly. Battery terminals not correctly tightened,
oxidised.Check battery terminals: scrape and
clean if oxidised and retighten.
Discharged battery. Connect another battery to the faulty
battery.
It is difficult to start the engine in wet
weather or after washing the vehicle. Poor ignition, ignition system damp.
Dry the spark plug and coil wires.
The engine is difficult to start when hot. Faulty carburation (bubbles of vaporised
fuel in the circuit).Let the engine cool down.
Poor compression. Consult an approved dealer.

5.30
ENG_UD20505_2
Anomalie de fonctionnement (E33 - X33 - Renault)
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On the road POssIBLe causesWHat tO dO
The oil pressure warning light comes on:
– while turning or braking The level is too low. Top up the engine oil (refer to the
information on the Engine oil level,
topping up/refilling in Section 4).
– at idle speed Low oil pressure. Consult the nearest approved Dealer.
– is slow to go out or remains lit on ac-
celeration. Loss of oil pressure.
Stop the vehicle and contact an
approved Dealer.
Loss of engine power. Clogged air filter.Replace the filter.
Fuel supply fault. Check the fuel level.
Faulty spark plugs, incorrect electrode
gaps. Consult an approved dealer.
Unstable idle speed or the engine stalls. Poor compression (spark plugs, ignition,
air leak).Consult an approved dealer.
OPeratIng F
auLts (3/7)

7.2
FRA_UD30001_7
Index (E33 - X33 - Renault)
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AlphAbeticAl index (2/4)
Electronic Stability Program: ESP .........................2.10 → 2.12
emergency brake assist ......................................... 2.10 → 2.12
emergency braking ................................................ 2.10 → 2.12
emergency spare wheel ............................................... 5.2, 5.6
engine oil ................................................................... 4.4 → 4.6
engine oil capacity ...................................................... 4.5 – 4.6
engine oil level ........................................................... 4.4 → 4.6
environment ......................................................................... 2.9
ESP: Electronic Stability Program .........................2.10 → 2.12
external temperature ......................................................... 1.49
F
faults operating faults ................................................ 5.28 → 5.34
filter air filter .................................................................... 2.6, 4.9
diesel filter ............................................................... 2.6, 4.9
oil filter .................................................................... 4.6, 4.9
passenger compartment filter ........................................ 4.9
fittings ..................................................................... 3.21 – 3.22
front seat adjustment ......................................................... 1.11
front seats adjustment ....................................................... 1.11 → 1.14
with manual controls .................................................... 1.11
fuel advice on fuel economy ....................................... 2.6 → 2.8
capacity ........................................................................ 1.56
filling .................................................................. 1.56 – 1.57
grade ................................................................. 1.56 – 1.57
fuel economy ............................................................. 2.6 → 2.8
fuel filler cap ........................................................... 1.56 – 1.57
fuel level ............................................................................ 1.38
fuel tank capacity ............................................................. 1.56 – 1.57
fuel tank capacity .................................................... 1.56 – 1.57
fuses ...................................................................... 5.19 → 5.21G
gear lever
............................................................................. 2.5
h
handbrake ................................................................... 1.34, 2.5
hands-free telephone integrated control ............................ 3.26
hazard warning lights signal ................................... 1.51 – 1.52
headlight flashers .............................................................. 1.51
heating and air conditioning system .................................. 3.18
heating system ........................................................ 3.8 → 3.18
horn ................................................................................... 1.51
horn: flash ............................................................................. 1.51
sounding the horn ........................................................ 1.51
hubcap tool .......................................................................... 5.6
i
ignition switch ...................................................................... 2.2
indicators .................................................................. 1.34, 1.51
indicators: direction indicators .............................................. 1.51, 5.14
exterior temperature indicator ...................................... 1.49
instrument panel .............................................. 1.34 → 1.40
instrument panel ........................................... 1.34 → 1.40, 1.52
instrument panel messages ............................................... 1.40
interior trim maintenance ..................................................... 4.14 – 4.15
J
jack ...................................................................................... 5.6
K
keys ........................................................................... 1.2 → 1.4

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7.3
FRA_UD30001_7
Index (E33 - X33 - Renault)
ENG_NU_865-6_E33_Renault_7
AlphAbeticAl index (3/4)
l
levels:
brake fluid ...................................................................... 4.8
coolant .................................................................. 1.38, 4.7
fuel ............................................................................... 1.38
windscreen washer reservoir ......................................... 4.9
lifting the vehicle changing a wheel .................................................. 5.7 – 5.8
lighting: exterior .............................................................. 1.52 – 1.53
instrument panel .......................................................... 1.52
interior ...................................................... 3.20, 5.17 – 5.18
lights mobile directional ......................................................... 1.53
lights: brake lights .................................................................. 5.14
dipped beam headlights ...................................... 1.34, 1.52
direction indicators ..................................... 1.34, 1.51, 5.14
fog lights ............................................................. 1.34, 5.14
hazard warning ............................................................ 1.51
main beam headlights ......................................... 1.34, 1.53
number plate lights ...................................................... 5.15
reversing lights ............................................................. 5.14
side lights ............................................................ 1.52, 5.14
locking the doors .............................................. 1.2 → 1.7, 1.10
M
maintenance ........................................................................ 2.6
maintenance: bodywork .......................................................... 4.12 – 4.13
interior trim ........................................................ 4.14 – 4.15
mechanical .........................................4.2 – 4.3, 6.8 → 6.13
mileage before service ....................................... 6.8 → 6.13
map reading lights ............................................................. 3.20
methods of restraint in addition to the front seat belts ..............
1.15 → 1.17 methods of restraint in addition to the seat belts
... 1.15 → 1.19
multimedia equipment ....................................................... 3.26
n
navigation .......................................................................... 3.26
navigation system .............................................................. 3.26
O
oil change .................................................................. 4.4 → 4.6
opening the doors ....................................................... 1.6 – 1.7
operating faults ................................ 1.34 → 1.37, 5.28 → 5.34
p
paintwork maintenance ..................................................... 4.12 – 4.13
reference ........................................................................ 6.2
power-assisted steering ..................................................... 1.48
practical advice .................................... 2.6 → 2.8, 5.28 → 5.34
pretensioners ..................................................................... 1.15
puncture .............................................................. 5.2, 5.6 → 5.8
R
radio................................................................................... 3.26
rear screen demisting ....................................................................... 3.9
rear screen de-icing/demisting .......................................... 3.15
rear view mirrors ................................................................ 1.50
RENAULT ANTI-INTRUDER DEVICE (RAID) ...................1.10
replacement parts ................................................................ 6.7
reverse gear selecting ......................................................................... 2.5
running in ............................................................................. 2.2
S
seat belt pretensioners .......................................... 1.15 → 1.17
seat belts ............................................................... 1.12 → 1.19