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4.4
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.
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.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL: general information
Exceeding the maximum 
engine oil level
Under no circumstances 
should maximum filling 
level  B be exceeded: this could 
damage the engine and the cata-
lytic converter.
If the oil level exceeds the maximum 
level,  do not start your vehicle  and 
contact an approved Dealer.
In order to prevent splashback, it is 
recommended that a funnel be used 
when topping up/filling with oil.
Reading the oil level
The oil level should be read with the ve-
hicle on level ground, after the engine 
has been switched off for some time.
The dipstick must be used to read 
the exact oil level and make sure that 
the maximum level has not been ex-
ceeded (risk of engine damage). 
The instrument panel display only 
alerts the driver when the oil level is at 
its minimum.
–  remove the dipstick and wipe with a  clean, lint-free cloth;
–  push the dipstick in as far as it will  go;
–  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 read, push the 
dipstick in as far as it will go.
A
B
The engine must be 
stopped before any action 
(and not on standby): stop 
the engine (please refer 
to the information on “Starting and 
stopping the engine” in Section 2).  
         
        
        
     
        
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4.5
ENGINE OIL LEVEL: topping up/filling (1/2)
The engine must be 
stopped before any action 
(and not on standby): stop 
the engine (please refer 
to the information on “Starting and 
stopping the engine” in Section 2).
Never run the engine in an 
enclosed space as exhaust 
gases are poisonous.
Engine oil change : if you 
are changing the oil when 
the engine is hot, be careful 
not to scald yourself if the 
oil overflows.
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 carrying out opera-
tions in close proximity. In 
addition, the engine cooling 
fan can come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.
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.
Exceeding the maximum 
engine oil level
Under no circumstances 
must the maximum fill level 
be exceeded: risk of damage to the 
engine and catalytic converter.
If the oil level exceeds the maximum 
level,  do not start your vehicle  and 
contact an approved Dealer. 
         
        
        
     
        
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4.7
Coolant level
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.
No operations should be 
carried out on the cooling 
circuit when the engine is 
hot.
Risk of burns.
LEVELS (1/3)
1
When working in the engine 
compartment, ensure that 
the windscreen wiper stalk 
is in the park position.
Risk of injury.
The engine must be 
stopped before any action 
(and not on standby): stop 
the engine (please refer 
to the information on “Starting and 
stopping the engine” in Section 2).
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.
Consult your approved dealer at 
once if you notice an abnormal or 
repeated drop in any of the fluid 
levels.  
         
        
        
     
        
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4.12
This is located under cover 1 and does 
not need to be serviced.  You should 
not open it or add any fluid.
Replacing the battery
As this operation is complex, we advise 
you to contact an approved Dealer.
Label A
Observe the indications on the battery:
–  2  naked flames and smoking are for-
bidden;
–  3 eye protection required;
–  4 keep away from children;
–  5 explosive materials;
–  6 refer to the handbook;
–  7 corrosive materials.
BATTERY
1
2
Handle the battery with care 
as it contains sulphuric acid, 
which must not come into 
contact with eyes or skin. If 
it does, wash the affected area with 
plenty of cold water. If necessary, 
consult a doctor.
Ensure that naked flames, red hot 
objects and sparks do not come into 
contact with the battery as there is a 
risk of explosion.
The battery is a specific 
type, please ensure it is 
replaced with the same 
type. Consult an approved 
dealer.
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567
The engine may be hot when carrying out operations in close proximity. 
In addition, the engine cooling fan can come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.
The engine must be 
stopped before any action 
(and not on standby): stop 
the engine (please refer 
to the information on “Starting and 
stopping the engine” in Section 2).   
         
        
        
     
        
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5.6
With the engine running and the 
parking brake applied,
–  unroll the hose from the container;
–  connect the compressor hose 3 to 
the container’s inlet  8;
–  depending on the vehicle, connect  the container  8 to the compressor 
from the container recess 7;
–  unscrew the valve cap on the rel- evant wheel and screw on the con-
tainer’s inflation adapter  1;
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1
TYRE PRESSURE KIT (3/3)
Once the tyre is correctly inflated, 
remove the kit: slowly unscrew the in-
flation adapter 1 to prevent any repair 
product from escaping and store the 
container in plastic packaging to pre-
vent the product from escaping.
–  Affix the driving recommendation  label to the dashboard where it can 
easily be seen by the driver;
–  Store the kit in the toolkit and re- insert it properly under the driver’s 
seat.
–  At the end of this initial inflation op- eration, air will still escape from the 
tyre. You must drive a short distance 
in order to seal the hole.
–  Start immediately and drive at be- tween 12 and 40 mph (20 and 
60 km/h) in order to distribute the 
product evenly in the tyre and, after 
driving for 2 miles (3 km), stop and 
check the pressure.
–  If the pressure is greater than 1.3 bar  but less than the recommended 
pressure (refer to the label affixed to 
the edge of the driver’s door), read-
just it. Otherwise, please contact an 
authorised dealer: the tyre cannot be 
repaired.
8
–  disconnect any accessories previ-ously connected to the vehicle’s ac-
cessories sockets;
– adapter  2 must be connected to the 
vehicle accessories socket;
– press switch  4 to inflate the tyre to 
the recommended pressure (please 
refer to the information on “Tyre infla-
tion pressure” in Section 4);
–  after a maximum of 15 minutes, stop  inflating and read the pressure (on 
pressure gauge  5).
Note: while the container is empty-
ing (approximately 30 seconds), the 
pressure gauge  5 will briefly indicate 
a pressure of up to 6 bar. The pres-
sure will then drop.
– adjust the pressure: to increase  it, continue inflation with the kit; to 
reduce it, press button 6.
If a minimum pressure of 1.8 bar is 
not reached after 15 minutes, repair 
is not possible; do not drive the ve-
hicle but contact an approved dealer.
2
3
7
6  
         
        
        
     
        
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5.14
FRONT HEADLIGHTS: changing bulbs (1/2)
Take care when working in 
the engine compartment 
as the engine cooling fan 
may start to operate at any 
moment without warning.
Risk of injury.
Main headlight and dipped 
beam headlight
Turn the cover B a quarter turn.
Disconnect the wiring  2.
Unclip spring  1 and remove the bulb.
Bulb type: H4.
Do not touch the bulb glass. Hold it 
by its base.
Replace the bulb, replace the connec-
tors and check that the cover  B is re-
placed correctly.
B
A
2
1Any operation on (or modi-
fication to) the electrical 
system must be performed 
by an approved dealer 
since an incorrect connection might 
damage the electrical equipment 
(harness, components and in partic-
ular the alternator). In addition, your 
Dealer has all the parts required for 
fitting these units.
The bulbs are under pres-
sure and can break when 
replaced.
Risk of injury.
The engine must be 
stopped before any action 
(and not on standby): stop 
the engine (please refer 
to the information on “Starting and 
stopping the engine” in Section 2).
Daytime running lights
Turn the bulb holder  A a quarter of a 
turn and remove.
Bulb type: W21W/5W.
Change the bulb and replace the bulb 
holder.   
         
        
        
     
        
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5.24
BATTERY: breakdown recovery (1/2)
To avoid all risk of sparks:
–  Ensure that any electrical consumers (courtesy lights, etc.) are switched 
off before disconnecting or recon-
necting the battery.
–  When charging, stop the charger  before connecting or disconnecting 
the battery.
–  Do not place metal objects on the  battery to avoid creating a short cir-
cuit between the terminals.
–  Always wait at least one minute after  the engine has been switched off 
before disconnecting a battery.
–  Make sure that you reconnect the  battery terminals after refitting.
Connecting a battery charger
The battery charger must be com-
patible with a battery with nominal 
voltage of 12 volts.
Do not disconnect the battery when the 
engine is running.  Follow the instruc-
tions given by the manufacturer of 
the battery charger you are using.
Special procedures may be 
required to charge some 
batteries. Contact your ap-
proved dealer.
Avoid all risk of sparks which may 
cause an immediate explosion, and 
charge the battery in a well-venti-
lated area. Risk of serious injury.
Handle the battery with care 
as it contains sulphuric acid, 
which must not come into 
contact with eyes or skin. If 
it does, wash the affected area with 
plenty of cold water. If necessary, 
consult a doctor.
Ensure that naked flames, red hot 
objects and sparks do not come into 
contact with the battery as there is a 
risk of explosion.
The engine may be hot when car-
rying out operations in close prox-
imity. In addition, the engine cooling 
fan can come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.
The engine must be 
stopped before any action 
(and not on standby): stop 
the engine (please refer 
to the information on “Starting and 
stopping the engine” in Section 2). 
         
        
        
     
        
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5.35
OPERATING FAULTS (1/7)
The following advice will enable you to carry out quick, temporary repai\
rs. For safety reasons you should always contact 
an approved Dealer as soon as possible.
Using the RENAULT cardPOSSIBLE CAUSESWHAT TO DO
The RENAULT card does not lock or 
unlock the doors. Card battery is flat.
Replace the battery. You can still lock/
unlock and start your vehicle (refer to the in-
formation on “Locking, unlocking the open-
ing elements” in Section 1 and “Starting, 
stopping the engine” in Section 2).
Use of appliances operating on the 
same frequency as the card (mobile 
phone, etc.). Stop using the equipment or use the in-
tegrated key (refer to the information on 
“Locking, unlocking the opening elements” 
in Section 1).
Vehicle located in a high electromag-
netic radiation zone.
Vehicle battery flat. Use the key integrated in the card (refer to 
the information on “Locking, unlocking the 
opening elements” in Section 1).
The vehicle is started. With the engine running, the card’s locking/
unlocking device is blocked. Turn off the ig-
nition.