4.4
ENGINE OIL LEVEL: general information (1/2)
If the level is at the minimum
The “TOP-UP OIL LEVEL” message
and warning light
© are displayed
on the instrument panel.
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.
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 an approved Dealer
if more than 0.5 litres is being consu-
med 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.
Reading the oil level
The oil level should be read with the
vehicle 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
exceeded (risk of engine damage).
Refer to the following pages.
The instrument panel display only
alerts the driver when the oil level is at
its minimum.
A
1
2
Minimum oil level display A
If the level is above the minimum
level
The “OIL LEVEL” message appears on
the display, accompanied by squares
indicating the level. These squares di-
sappear as the level drops and they are
replaced by dashes.
To switch to trip computer reading,
press button 1 or 2 again.
4.5
ENGINE OIL LEVEL: general information (2/2)
Reading the level using the
dipstick
Engine switched off:
– 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 C or exceed
maximum mark B.
Once the level has been read, push the
dipstick in as far as it will go.
Consult your approved Dealer at
once if you notice an abnormal or
repeated drop in any of the fluid
levels.
In order to prevent splashback, it is
recommended that a funnel be used
when topping up/filling with oil.
Under no circumstances
should maximum filling
level B be exceeded: this
could damage the engine
and the catalytic converter.
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.C
B
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.
Deactivate the Stop and
Start function for any opera-
tion performed in the engine
compartment.
4.6
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 Document for
your vehicle.– 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 drain;
– check the level using the dipstick 2
(as described above).
Once the level has been read, push the
dipstick in as far as it will go.
Do not exceed the MAX level and
do not forget to refit cap 1 and dip-
stick 2.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL : topping up/filling (1/2)
In order to prevent splashback, it is
recommended that a funnel be used
when topping up/filling with oil.
1
2
12
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).
Engine oil grade
Refer to the Maintenance Service
Booklet for your vehicle.
4.7
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.
Engine oil change: if you
are changing the oil when
the engine is hot, be careful
not to scald yourself if the
oil overflows.
Never run the engine in an
enclosed space as exhaust
gases are poisonous.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL : topping up/filling (2/2)
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.
Deactivate the Stop and
Start function for any opera-
tion performed in the engine
compartment.
4.10
Filters
The filter elements (air filter, diesel filter,
etc.) should be replaced during the
maintenance operations carried out on
your vehicle.
Replacement intervals for filter el-
ements: refer to the Maintenance
Document for your vehicle.
On equipped vehicles, if warning light 7
turns red, it indicates that the air filter
is clogged.
Consult your approved dealer as soon
as possible.
LEVELS (3/3)/FILTERS
Power-assisted steering
pump
Level: the correct level when cold,
with the engine switched off and on
level ground, should be visible between
the “MIN” and “MAX“ levels on reser-
voir 5.
For topping up or refilling with oil, use
products approved by our Technical
Department.
5
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.
7
Deactivate the Stop and
Start function for any opera-
tion performed in the engine
compartment.
Special feature on vehicles fitted
with a tank 6
Access to the filler cap is not acces-
sible. Contact an approved dealer for
topping up or filling.
6
5.43
On the roadPOSSIBLE CAUSESWHAT TO DO
Vibrations. Tyres not inflated to the correct pres-
sure, incorrectly balanced or dam-
aged. Check the tyre pressures: if this is not the
problem, have them checked by an ap-
proved dealer.
Coolant boiling in the coolant reservoir. Mechanical fault: damaged cylinder
head gasket.Stop the engine.
Contact an approved Dealer.
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 (refer to the informa-
tion on “Engine oil level – Topping up/refill-
ing” 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.
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.
OPERATING FAULTS (2/4)
7.2
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (2/4)
emergency spare wheel ............................................. 5.2 – 5.3
enginetechnical specifications .................................................. 6.5
engine coolant ..................................................................... 4.9
engine oil ...................................................................4.4 → 4.7
engine oil level ..................................................1.81, 4.4 → 4.7
engine specifications ........................................................... 6.5
environment ............................................................\
........... 2.13
ESC: electronic stability control .............................2.16 → 2.20
external lights and signals .....................................1.95 → 1.99
external temperature ......................................................... 1.92
F
filter .................................................................\
................... 4.10
fitting a radio ...................................................................... 5.40
foot panel ........................................................................\
... 5.37
front passenger air bag deactivation .....................1.68 → 1.70
front seat adjustment ......................................................... 1.19
front seats ........................................................................\
.. 1.19
fuel advice on fuel economy ..................................... 2.8 → 2.11
consumption ...................................................... 2.8 → 2.11
filling .............................................................. 1.101 – 1.102
grade ..................................................................\
........ 1.101
fuel consumption ..................................................... 2.8 → 2.11
fuel filler cap ....................................................... 1.101 – 1.102
fuel grade........................................................................\
. 1.102
fuel level ........................................................................\
.... 1.81
fuel repriming ...................................................... 1.101 – 1.102
fuel tank .............................................................. 1.101 – 1.102
fuel tank capacity ............................................................. 1.101
fuses ..................................................................\
....5.28 → 5.32
G
gear lever......................................................2.14, 2.42 → 2.47
grab handle........................................................................\
3.18 grip control ........................................................................\
. 2.19
ground clearance ........................................................ 6.6 – 6.7
H
handbrake........................................................................\
.. 2.15
hazard warning lights signal ............................................ 1.100
headrest........................................................................\
..... 1.18
heated seats ...................................................................... 1.19
heating and air conditioning system ........3.2 – 3.3, 3.7 → 3.13
heating system ......................................3.2 → 3.6, 3.13 – 3.14
Hill Start Assist.......................................................2.16 → 2.20
hubcap tool ...................................................... 5.4, 5.11 – 5.12
I
idle speed ........................................................................\
.. 2.40
ignition switch ...................................................................... 2.2
indicators .............................................................\
............ 1.100
indicators: direction indicators ..................................................... 1.100
instrument panel ..............................................1.76 → 1.81
instrument panel ....................................................1.76 → 1.83
interior lighting: changing bulbs ............................................................. 5.27
interior trim maintenance ..................................................... 4.16 – 4.17
J
jack ...................................................................\
................... 5.4
K
keys ...................................................................\
........1.2 → 1.6
L
lane departure warning ..........................................2.24 → 2.26
levels: brake fluid ...................................................................... 4.8
7.3
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (3/4)
coolant ................................................................\
........... 4.9
power-assisted steering pump ..................................... 4.10
lifting the vehicle changing a wheel .............................5.4, 5.13 → 5.15, 5.17
lighting: interior ...............................................................\
........... 3.17
lights: adjustment of headlight beam height ........................... 1.99
brake lights ....................................................... 5.25 – 5.26
daytime running lights ....................................... 5.21 – 5.22
dipped beam headlights .................. 1.95, 5.21 – 5.22, 5.25
direction indicators ............................................ 5.21 – 5.22
fog lights ............................................................. 1.98, 5.25
hazard warning ............................................................ 5.25
main beam headlights .............................. 1.96, 5.21 – 5.22
reversing lights ............................................................. 5.25
side lights ................................................. 1.95, 5.21 – 5.22
lights-on warning buzzer.................................................... 1.96
locking the doors .......................... 1.2 → 1.8, 1.11, 1.14 – 1.15
M
maintenance ............................................................\
.......... 2.12
maintenance: bodywork .......................................................... 4.14 – 4.15
interior trim ........................................................ 4.16 – 4.17
mechanical .......................................................6.10 → 6.15
mileage before service .....................................6.10 → 6.15
manufacturer’s plates .......................................................... 6.2
methods of restraint in addition to the front seat belts ..............
1.26 → 1.28
N
navigation system ..................................................... 1.92, 3.28
O
oil change ................................................................... 4.6 – 4.7 operating faults ......................................................5.42
→ 5.45
P
paintwork maintenance ..................................................... 4.14 – 4.15
reference ..............................................................\
.......... 6.2
parking distance control.......................................... 2.35 – 2.36
power-assisted steering..................................................... 1.91
puncture.................................... 5.2 → 5.10, 5.13 → 5.15, 5.17
R
radio fitting a radio ................................................................ 5.40
rear bench seat....................................................... 3.26 – 3.27
rear view camera .................................................... 2.37 – 2.38
rear view mirrors ................................................................ 1.71
remote control door locking batteries ..............................................................\
......... 5.35
remote control door locking unit ................................1.2 → 1.6
RENAULT ANTI-INTRUDER DEVICE (RAID) ................... 1.11
replacement parts ................................................................ 6.9
reverse gear selecting ..............................................................\
......... 2.14
running in ........................................................................\
..... 2.2
S
screen wash/wipe ................................................... 1.93 – 1.94
seat belt pretensioners front seat belt ...................................................1.26 → 1.28
seat belts ......................................................1.22 → 1.24, 1.29
see-me-home lighting ........................................................ 1.96
sequential gearbox ................................................2.42 → 2.47
service sheets........................................................6.10 → 6.15
signals and lights ...................................................1.95 → 1.99
speakers location ...............................................................\
......... 5.40