oil dipstick RENAULT FLUENCE 2012 1.G Owners Manual

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engine oil level ...................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Oil level
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Engine oil level:
general information
engine Oil level: general information (1/2)
Minimum oil level warning on
the instrument panel
When the message “ Checking control
functions ” is displayed press button 3
or 4.
i f the level is below minimum: the
message “Oil level” appears on the dis-
play along with squares 1 that are re -
placed with dashes 2 when the level
goes down.
note: The detailed level cannot be dis-
played if the vehicle was previously
only driven for a short time. if the level is at the minimum
Depending on the vehicle, the message
“
Top up oil level ” and indicator light
© light up 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 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.
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.
t he 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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4
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engine Oil level: general information (2/2)
Reading the level using the
dipstick
– remove the dipstick and wipe with a
clean, lint-free cloth;
– push the dipstick in as far as it will
go (for vehicles equipped with a cap-
type dipstick C, screw the cap 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 com -
pleted, ensure that the dipstick is
pushed in as far as it will go or that the
cap-type dipstick is completely screwed
in.
Consult your approved Dealer at
once if you notice an abnormal or
repeated drop in any of the fluid
levels.
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.
A
B
C
B
A
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.
In order to prevent splashback, it is
recommended that a funnel be used
when topping up/filling with oil

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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)
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topping up/filling
engine Oil level: topping up/filling (1/2)
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 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 flow into the engine;
– check the level using the dipstick 2
(as described above).
Do not exceed the max level and
do not forget to refit cap 1 and dip-
stick 2.
1
2
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1
1
2
Once the operation has been com -
pleted, ensure that the dipstick is
pushed in as far as it will go or that
the “cap-type dipstick” is completely
screwed in.