engine oil RENAULT CLIO SPORT TOURER 2012 X85 / 3.G Owners Manual

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ELF has developed a complete range of lubricants for RENAULT:
f engine oils
f manual and automatic gearbox oils
Benefiting from the research applied to Formula 1,
lubricants are very high-tech products.
Updated with the help of RENAULT’s technical
teams, this range is perfectly compatible with the
specific features of the brand’s vehicles.
f ELF lubricants enhance
your vehicle’s performance significantly.
RENAULT recommends approved ELF lubricants for oil changes and top-ups.
Contact your RENAULT Dealer or visit www.lubrifiants.elf.com
Warning: to ensure the engine operates optimally, the use
of a lubricant may be restricted to certain vehicles. Please
refer to your maintenance document.
RENAULT recommends ELF

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WARNING LIGHTS (4/4)
ÀOil pressure warning light
This lights up when the ignition
is switched on and goes out after a few
seconds.
If it comes on when you are driving ac-
companied by the
® warning light
and a beep, it is essential to stop and
switch off the ignition.
Check the oil level. If the level is normal,
the indicator light is being lit by some-
thing else. Contact an approved Dealer.
ÒElectronic fault warning light
This lights up when the ignition
is switched on and goes out after a few
seconds.
If it comes on when driving, it indicates
a fault in the injection computer or the
automatic transmission.
Contact your approved Dealer as soon
as possible.
^Water in the diesel filter
warning light
This lights up when the ignition is
switched on and goes out after a few
seconds.
If it comes on when driving, it indicates
the presence of water in the diesel.
Contact your approved Dealer as soon
as possible.
2
Door status warning light
A
ÉPreheating warning light
(diesel version)
This should come on when the igni -
tion is switched on. It indicates that the
heater plugs are in operation.
It goes out when preheating is com -
plete. The engine can be started.
ÆWarning light for serious in-
jection fault
This lights up when the ignition is
switched on and goes out after a few
seconds.
If this light comes on when you are driv-
ing, it indicates a fault in the injection
system. Stop immediately, switch off
the ignition and contact an approved
Dealer.
UVa r i a b l e p o w e r - a s s i s t e d
steering warning light
This comes on when the ignition is
switched on and goes out after a few
seconds.
If it lights up when you are driving, this
indicates a fault in the system. Consult
an approved Dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
The display of information shown below DEPENDS ON THE VEHICLE EQUIPMENT \
AND COUNTRY.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL: displays and indicators (2/3)
Speedometer 5(km or miles per hour)
Overspeed buzzer
Depending on the vehicle, a buzzer
sounds for approximately 10 seconds
every 40 seconds, as long as the ve-
hicle is travelling in excess of 72 mph
(120 km/h).
Engine oil level low warning 6
The display informs the driver that the
engine oil level is low when the engine
is started. This warning lasts for 30 sec-
onds. Refer to the information on the
Engine oil level in Section 4.
Trip computer and warning
system
After 30 seconds, the display will
switch to the trip computer and warn -
ing system: refer to the information on
the Trip computer and warning system
in the following pages.
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TRIP COMPUTER AND WARNING SYSTEM: warning message
These appear with the ® warning light and require you to stop immediately, for your own safety, as soon as traffic
conditions allow. Stop your engine and do not restart it. Contact an approved Dealer.
Examples of warning messages are given in the following pages. Note: the messages appear on the display either individually
or alternately (when there are several messages to be displayed), and \
may be accompanied by a warning light and/or a beep.
Examples of messages Interpretation of messages
« INJECTION FAULT » Indicates that the vehicle has a serious engine fault.
« ENGINE OVERHEATING » Indicates that the engine is overheating.
« LOW BATTERY »Indicates a fault with the battery charging circuit.
« STEERING FAULT » Indicates a fault in the vehicle’s power-assisted steering.
« GEARBOX OVERHEATING » Indicates that the gearbox is overheating.
« BRAKING FAULT » Indicates a fault in the braking circuit.
« OIL PRESSURE FAULT » Indicates an oil pressure fault.

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Section 4: Maintenance
Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2
Engine oil level: general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4
Engine oil level: topping up, filling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.6
Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.8
engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.8
brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.9
windscreen washer/headlight washer reservoirs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.10
Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.10
Tyre pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.11
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.12
Bodywork maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.13
Interior trim maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.15

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Variant 1 Variant 2Interpretation of messages
25302Message 1
“Oil level OK”
OIL LEVEL
OOOOOOO
The message “oil” is
displayed, alternating with dashes No display
Message 2
“Adjust oil level”
If the level is at minimum: depending
on the vehicle, the message “top up oil
level” or “oil” appears on the display, al-
ternating with dashes and the
©
warning light on the instrument panel
comes on: message 2.
It is vital to top up the oil as soon as
possible.
Engine oil level: general information
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.
Minimum oil level warning on instru-
ment panel
When the ignition is switched on, if the
level is above the minimum level, the
message “oil ok” or “oil level correct” is
shown on the display for approximately
15 seconds.
For more information, press the trip
computer readout button: the message
“oil level” will be shown on the display
with squares which are replaced by
dashes when the level drops.
To advance to trip computer reading,
press the button again.
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.
Check the oil level at regular inter
-
vals and before any long journey
to avoid the risk of damaging your
engine.
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
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.
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Consult your approved dealer at
once if you notice an abnormal or
repeated drop in any of the fluid
levels.
Reading the level using the dipstick
– take out the dipstick;
– wipe the dipstick using 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 operation has been carried
out, ensure that the dipstick is pushed
in as far as it will go.
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.
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.
Under no circumstances
should maximum filling
level B be exceeded: this
could damage the engine
and the catalytic converter.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL: general information (2/2)
In order to prevent splashback, it is
recommended that a funnel be used
when topping up/filling with oil
A
B
A
B

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Engine oil level: topping up, filling
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). –
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 flow into the engine;
– check the level using the dipstick 2
(as described above).
Once the operation has been com -
pleted, ensure that the dipstick is
pushed in as far as it will go and that
the cap is completely screwed in.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL: topping up/filling (1/2)
1
2
Do not exceed the max level and
do not forget to refit cap 1 and dip-
stick 2.
In order to prevent splashback, it is
recommended that a funnel be used
when topping up/filling with oil.
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2

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Engine oil grade
Refer to the Maintenance Service
Booklet for your vehicle.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL: topping up/filling (2/2)
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.
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 changeS 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
including oil filter
(for information)
1.2 16V engine : 4.0 litres
1.2 TCE engine: 4.15 litres
1.6 16V engine : 4.7 litres
Engine 1.5 dCi : 4.5 litres
Consult your approved dealer at
once if you notice an abnormal or
repeated drop in any of the fluid
levels.
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2

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OPERATING FAULTS (3/8)
The starter is activated POSSIBLE CAUSESACTION REQUIRED
The engine will not start
(vehicle with RENAULT card). Starting conditions are not fulfilled.
Refer to the information on “Starting/
stopping the engine” in Section 2.
The hands-free RENAULT card is not de-
tected. Move the card inside the passenger
compartment.
The hands-free RENAULT card does not
work. Insert the card in the card reader in order
to start the engine.
Refer to the information on “Starting/
stopping the engine” in Section 2.
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.
The engine cannot be switched off
(vehicle with RENAULT card). Electronic fault.
Press the starter button quickly five
times.
The steering column remains locked. Steering wheel locked.Move the steering wheel while press-
ing the engine start button (refer to the
information on Starting the engine in
Section 2).