2017 RENAULT CLIO engine oil

4.6
Engine oil gradeRefer to the Maintenance Service
Booklet for your vehicle.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL: topping up, filling (2/2) OIL CHANGE
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.
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.
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.
Oil change
Service interval: refer to the
Maintenance Service Booklet for your
vehicle.
Oil change capacity
Please refer to the maintenance docu-
ment for your vehicle, or contact an au-
thorised dealer.
Always check the engine oil level using
the dipstick, as explained previously (it
should never fall below the minimum
level, or be over the maximum level on
the dipstick).
Consult your approved dealer at
once if you notice an abnormal or
repeated drop in any of the fluid
levels.
2
1Exceeding 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.

5.41
OPERATING FAULTS (3/6)
On the roadPOSSIBLE 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. In the diesel version, this is necessar-
ily a fault. Smoke may be caused by
particle filter regeneration. Please refer to the information on “Special
features 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: while cornering or braking The level is too low. Top up the engine oil level (refer to the in-
formation on “Engine oil level: topping up,
filling” in Section 4).
is slow to go out or remains lit
under acceleration Loss of oil pressure.
Stop the vehicle and contact an approved
Dealer.

5.42
OPERATING FAULTS (4/6)
On the roadPOSSIBLE CAUSESWHAT TO DO
Steering becomes heavy. Assistance overheating. Consult an approved dealer.
The engine is overheating. The cool-
ant temperature indicator is in the
warning zone and warning light
® comes on. Engine cooling fan not working. Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and
contact an approved dealer.
Coolant leaks. Check the coolant reservoir: it should con- tain fluid. If there is no coolant, consult an
approved dealer as soon as possible.
Coolant boiling in the coolant reser-
voir. Mechanical fault: damaged cylinder
head gasket. Stop the engine.
Contact an approved dealer.
Radiator:
If there is a significant lack of coolant, remember that it must never b\
e topped up using cold coolant while
the engine is very warm. After any procedure on the vehicle which has involved even partial drain\
ing of the cooling
system, it must be refilled with a new mixture prepared in the correct p\
roportions. Reminder: only products approved
by our Technical Department may be used for this purpose.

7.2
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (2/5)
driving ........2.2 → 2.5, 2.10 – 2.11, 2.13 → 2.17, 2.20 → 2.37,
2.44 → 2.46
driving aids ............................................................2.40 → 2.43
driving position settings ............................................................1.20 → 1.23
driving recommendations ......................................2.13 → 2.17
E
ECO driving ...........................................................2.13 → 2.17
ECO mode .................................................................. 2.15, 3.9
electric beam height adjustment ........................................ 1.81
electric windows ..................................................... 3.12 – 3.13
electronic stability control: ESC .............................2.23 → 2.26
emergency brake assist.........................................2.23 → 2.26
emergency braking ................................................2.23 → 2.26
emergency key ..........................................................1.2 → 1.4
emergency spare wheel ............................................5.2 → 5.5
engine technical specifications .................................................. 6.6
engine coolant ..................................................................... 4.7
engine oil ...................................................................4.4 → 4.6
engine oil capacity ...................................................... 4.5 – 4.6
engine oil level ...........................................................4.4 → 4.6
engine specifications .................................................... 6.3, 6.6
engine standby ..........................................................2.6 → 2.9
engine start/stop button .............................................2.3 → 2.5
environment ............................................................\
........... 2.19
ESC: electronic stability control ....................1.58, 2.23 → 2.26
external temperature ......................................................... 1.74
F
faults operating faults ................................................5.39 → 5.44
filter air filter ........................................................................\
... 4.9
oil filter .................................................................. 4.5 – 4.6 passenger compartment filter ........................................ 4.9
fitting a radio ...................................................................... 5.33
fittings ...............................................................\
.....3.16 → 3.19
front passenger air bag deactivation ................................. 1.48
front seat adjustment .............................................1.17 → 1.19
front seats adjustment .......................................................1.16 → 1.20
fuel advice on fuel economy ...................................2.13 → 2.17
consumption ...........................................2.13 → 2.15, 2.17
filling ........................................................1.56, 1.85 → 1.87
grade ................................................................1.85 → 1.87
fuel consumption ..........................................2.13 → 2.15, 2.17
fuel economy .........................................................2.13 → 2.17
fuel filler cap ..........................................................1.85 → 1.87
fuel level ................................................................1.56 → 1.61
fuel tank capacity ...............................................................\
......... 1.85
fuel tank capacity ...................................................

1.85 → 1.87
fuses ..................................................................\
....5.25 → 5.29
G
gear lever........................................................................\
... 2.12
H
handbrake........................................................................\
.. 2.12
hands-free telephone integrated control ............................ 3.32
hazard warning lights signal .............................................. 1.80
headlight beam adjustment ............................................... 1.81
headrest.................................................................... 1.16, 3.21
heated seats ...................................................................... 1.17
heated windscreen ..................................................3.7 → 3.10
heating and air conditioning system ........................ 3.4 → 3.11
heating system ........................................................ 3.4 → 3.11
Hill Start Assist.......................................................2.23 → 2.26
horn ...................................................................\
................ 1.80

                             
                    
                             
                    
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