check engine light RENAULT KANGOO 2012 X61 / 2.G User Guide

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Boîte automatique (X61 - Renault)
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Operating faults
– When driving, if the message
“Check gearbox” and the
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warning light appear on the instru -
ment panel, this indicates a fault.
Contact your approved Dealer as
soon as possible.
– When driving, if the message
“Gearbox overheating” appears on
the instrument panel, drive at a mod-
erate speed and avoid leaving the
lever in the D (or R) position, where
traffic conditions allow: always return
to the N position when you stop.
Contact your approved Dealer as
soon as possible.
– If a vehicle with an automatic
gearbox breaks down, refer to the
information on “Towing” in Section 5.
AUTOMATIC GEARbOx (2/3)
Driving in manual mode
With the selector lever 1 in position D,
move the lever to the left. Shifting the
lever repeatedly allows you to change
gears manually:
– To move down through the gears,
push the lever backwards;
– To move up through the gears, push
the lever forwards.
The gear selected is displayed on the
instrument panel.
Special cases
In certain driving conditions (eg.:
engine protection, operation of the
Electronic Stability Program) the auto -
mated system may change the gear au-
tomatically.
Likewise, to prevent incorrect manoeu -
vres, a gear change may be refused by
the automatic system: in this case the
gear display flashes for a few seconds
as a warning.
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Economical driving
When driving, leave the lever in posi -
tion D, keeping the accelerator pedal
lightly depressed to ensure automatic
gear changes at comparatively low
engine speeds.
An impact to the underside of the vehicle (e.g.: striking a post, raised kerb
or other street furniture) may result in damage to the vehicle (e.g.: defor-
mation of an axle).
To avoid any risk of accident, have your vehicle checked by an approved
dealer.

bonnet................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
maintenance: mechanical ...................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Capot moteur (X61 - F61 - K61 - Renault)
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To open, pull handle 1 , located on the
left-hand side of the dashboard.Unlocking the bonnet catch
Lift the bonnet by several centimetres
and push lever 2 to the left.
Bonnet
Bonnet (1/2)
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.
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2
In the event of an impact,
even slight, against the ra -
diator grille or bonnet, have
the bonnet catch checked
by an approved dealer as soon as
possible.
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3
Deactivate the Stop and
Start function for any opera -
tion performed in the engine
compartment.
opening the bonnet
Lift the bonnet up and release stay 4
from its holder 5 . For your own safety,
it is very important to fit the stay into
its retainer 3 . Check that it is correctly
locked.

maintenance:mechanical ...................................... (up to the end of the DU)
engine oil .............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
dipstick.................................................. (up to the end of the DU)
engine oil level ...................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Niveau huile moteur : généralités (X61 - F61 - K61 - Renault)\
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Engine oil level:
general description
Minimum oil level display A
If the level is above the minimum
level
The “oil level” message appears on the
display, accompanied by squares indi -
cating the level. These squares disap -
pear as the level drops and they are re-
placed by dashes.
To advance to trip computer reading,
press button 1 or 2 again. If the level is at the minimum
The message “adjust oil level” or “oil”
and the © warning light are dis
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played 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 consumed
every 600 miles (1,000 km) after the
running in period.
o il 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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engIne oIl level: general information (1/2)

levels .................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
levels: brake fluid ........................................................ (current page)
brake fluid .............................................................. (current page)
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Niveaux / Filtres (X61 - F61 - K61 - Renault)
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Levels
levelS (1/3)
Brake fluid level
This should be checked frequently,
and immediately if you notice even the
slightest loss in braking efficiency.
The level should be read with the engine
switched off and on level ground. level 1
It is normal for the level to drop as the
brake shoes become worn, but it must
never drop lower than the
“MInI" warn-
ing line.
If you wish to check the disc and drum
wear yourself, you should obtain the
document explaining the checking pro-
cedure from our network or from the
manufacturer’s website. t
opping up
After any operation on the hydraulic cir-
cuit, a specialist must replace the fluid.
Only use fluids approved by our
Technical Department (and taken from
a sealed container).
Replacement intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Document for
your vehicle.
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.
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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.

battery................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Batterie (X61 - F61 - K61 - Renault)
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It does not need to be serviced; never
open cover 1 on the battery.
Battery
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.
BA tteR y (1/2)
Depending on the vehicle, a system
continuously checks the battery charge
status.
When the ignition is off, some consum-
ers may also be switched off (dipped
beam headlights, radio, ventilation,
etc.). On the instrument panel, the
message “battery saving mode” or “batt
save” appears when they are switched
off . When the level is extremely low,
the message “low battery, start engine”
is displayed.
The charge status of the battery can
decrease, especially if you use your ve-
hicle:
– for short journeys;
– for driving in town;
– when the temperature drops, etc.;
– with the vehicle stopped and the
engine off.
The engine may be hot
during operations in close
proximity. In addition, the
engine cooling fan may
start at any moment.
Risk of injury.
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label A
Observe the indications on the battery:
– 2 naked flames and smoking are
prohibited;
– 3 eye protection required;
– 4 keep away from children;
– 5 explosive materials;
– 6 please consult the driver’s hand -
book;
– 7 corrosive materials.
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Kit de gonflage des pneumatiques (2 kits) (X61 - F61 - K61 - Renault)\
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engine running, parking brake ap -
plied,
– unscrew the valve cap on the wheel
concerned and screw the inflation
adapter 6 onto the valve;
– connect adapter 8 to the accessories
socket on the dashboard of the vehi-
cle;
– press switch 5 to inflate the tyre to
the recommended pressure (check
the label affixed to the edge of the
driver’s door);
– after a maximum of 5 minutes, stop
inflating and read the pressure (on
pressure gauge 4);
note: while the bottle is emptying (ap-
proximately 30 seconds), pressure
gauge 4 will briefly indicate a pressure
of 6 bar, then the pressure will drop.
– adjust the pressure: to increase
it, continue inflating with the kit, to
reduce it, turn button 7 located on
the inflation adapter.
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.
Inflation kit E
Depending on the vehicle, in the event
of a puncture use the kit located in the
glove box, the front upper cab storage
compartment C or the boot, in the rear
wheel arch D.
Open the kit, remove caps 1 and 3 (it is
essential not to remove the cap from
the bottle) then screw bottle 2 to its
base 3.
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Before using this kit, park the vehicle at a sufficient distance from traffic,
switch on the hazard warning lights, apply the handbrake, ask all passen-
gers to leave the vehicle and keep them away from traffic.
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If the vehicle is parked on
the hard shoulder, you must
warn other road users of
your vehicle’s presence
with a warning triangle or with other
devices as per the legislation apply-
ing to the country you are in.
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wiper blades ......................................... (up to the end of the DU)
windscreen washer/wiper replacing blades .............................. (up to the end of the DU)
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Balais d’essuie-vitre (X61 - F61 - K61 - Renault)
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Wiper blades
replacing windscreen wiper
blades 2
– with the ignition switched off , lift
wiper arm 2 slightly;
– pull tab 1 upwards;
– move the blade in the direction of the
arrow.
For refitting, proceed in the reverse
order and ensure that the blade is cor-
rectly clipped on.
wInDscreen wIPer BlaDes (1/2)
Check the condition of the wiper
blades. You are responsible for their
service life:
– clean the blades, windscreen and
rear screen regularly with soapy
water;
– do not use them when the wind-
screen or rear screen are dry;
– free them from the windscreen or
rear screen when they have not
been used for a long time.
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replacing windscreen wiper
blades 3
– with the ignition on and the engine
switched off, lower the windscreen
wiper stalk fully: they stop slightly
away from the bonnet;
– lift wiper arm 5 , pull tab 4 (move -
ment A ) and push the blade up -
wards.
t o refit
Slide the blade along the arm until it
clips on. Make sure that the blade is
correctly locked in position. Return the
windscreen wiper stalk to the park po-
sition.
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Anomalies de fonctionnement (X61 - F61 - K61 - Renault)
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On the road POssIBle 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
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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 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.
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
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tures of diesel versions” in Section 2.
OPeratIng F aults (2/4)

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Anomalies de fonctionnement (X61 - F61 - K61 - Renault)
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On the road POssIBle causeswhat tO DO
Steering becomes heavy. Assistance overheating.Consult an approved Dealer.
The engine overheats. The coolant
temperature indicator and the STOP
warning light come 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.
OPeratIng Faults (3/4)
radiator: If there is a lack of coolant, remember that it must never be topped up using cold coolant while the engine is
very warm. After any procedure on the vehicle which has involved even partial draining of the cooling system, it must
be refilled with a new mixture prepared in the correct proportions. Reminder: only products approved by our Technical
Department may be used for this purpose.