engine coolant RENAULT KANGOO 2012 X61 / 2.G Owners Manual
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instrument panel ................................... (up to the end of the DU)
warning lights ........................................ (up to the end of the DU)
operating faults  ..................................... (up to the end of the DU)
lights: dipped beam headlights  ................................... (current page)
lights: main beam headlights  ...................................... (current page)
lights: fog lights  .......................................................... (current page)
lights: direction indicators  ........................................... (current page)
indicators  ............................................................... (current page)
coolant  ................................................................... (current page)
air bag .................................................................... (current page)
fuel filling  ................................................................. (current page)
control instruments  ............................... (up to the end of the DU)
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ENG_UD24365_6
Tableau de bord : témoins lumineux (X61 - F61 - K61 - Renault)
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Instrument panel  A
Warning lights
WARNING LIGHTS (1/4)
If no lights or sounds are apparent, this indicates a fault in the instrument 
panel. This indicates that it is essential to stop immediately (as soon as 
traffic  conditions  allow).  Ensure  that  the  vehicle  is  correctly  immobilised 
and contact an approved Dealer.
A
Warning  light ®  re-
quires  you  to  stop  immedi -
ately,  for  your  own  safety, 
as  soon  as  traffic  conditions  allow. 
Switch off the engine and do not re-
start it. Contact an approved Dealer.
The presence and operation of the warning lights DepeND ON THe eQUIpMeNT AND COUNTR y.
The ©  warning  light  means 
you  should  drive  very  carefully  to 
an approved Dealer as soon as pos-
sible. If you fail to follow this recom-
mendation,  you  risk  damaging  your 
vehicle.
áMain beam headlight tell-tale 
light   
kDipped  beam  headlight  tell -
tale
gFront fog light tell-tale light 
fRear fog light tell-tale   
dDirection  indicator  tell-tale 
light
Uv ariable  power  assisted 
steering warning light
This  lights  up  when  the  ignition  is 
switched  on  and  goes  out  after  a  few 
seconds.
If  it  comes  on  when  driving  accompa -
nied by a beep, this indicates a fault in 
the system.
Contact an approved Dealer as soon as 
possible.
Š ‰F u e l   e c o n o m y   i n d i c a t o r 
lights.
This  lights  up  to  advise  you  to  change 
to  a  higher  gear  (up  arrow)  or  lower 
gear (down arrow).  
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seat belts ............................................................... (current page)
handbrake .............................................................. (current page)
variable power-assisted steering  ........................... (current page)
ABS  ....................................................................... (current page)
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ENG_UD24365_6
Tableau de bord : témoins lumineux (X61 - F61 - K61 - Renault)
ENG_NU_813-11_FK61_Renault_1
WARNING LIGHTS (2/4)
A
The presence and operation of the warning lights DepeND ON THe eQUIpMeNT AND COUNTR y.
© Warning light
It  comes  on  when  the  ignition  is 
switched  on,  sometimes  at  the  same 
time  as  other  warning  lights  and  then 
goes out after several seconds.
If the light comes on, you should visit an 
approved Dealer immediately.
Depending on the vehicle, this warning 
light  is  accompanied  by  a  message  on 
the instrument panel.
\fWarning light for monitoring 
exhaust gas
On  equipped  vehicles,  the  light  comes 
on when the ignition is switched on then 
goes out.
–  If  it  lights  up  continuously  accom -
panied  by  the 
©  indicator  light, 
consult an approved Dealer as soon 
as possible;
–  If it flashes, reduce the engine speed 
until the light stops flashing. Contact 
your  approved  Dealer  as  soon  as 
possible.
Refer  to  “Emission  control,  fuel  econ -
omy and driving advice” in section 2.
ÔCoolant  temperature  warn -
ing light
If  this  remains  lit  while  driving  accom -
panied  by  the 
®  indicator  light,  it 
indicates engine overheating. Stop and 
allow  the  engine  to  run  at  idle  speed 
for  a  minute  or  two.  The  temperature 
should  drop.  If  not,  stop  the  engine. 
Let  the  engine  cool  down,  then  check 
the  coolant  level.  Contact  an  approved 
Dealer if necessary.
DHandbrake  “on”  warning 
light  and  brake  circuit  inci -
dent warning light
This  comes  on  when  the  ignition  is 
switched on. If it comes on during brak-
ing or when the vehicle is being driven, 
accompanied  by  the 
®  indicator 
light,  it  means  that  one  of  the  circuit 
levels is too low; it may be dangerous to 
continue  driving.  Consult  an  approved 
Dealer.® STOp  light
It  comes  on  when  the  ignition  is 
switched  on,  sometimes  at  the  same 
time  as  other  warning  lights  and  then 
goes out after several seconds.
It indicates that it is essential to stop as 
soon as traffic conditions allow. Contact 
an  approved  Dealer  as  soon  as  possi-
ble.
Depending on the vehicle, this warning 
light  is  accompanied  by  a  message  on 
the instrument panel.  
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levels:fuel  ................................................................... (current page)
levels: coolant  ............................................................. (current page)
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Tableau de bord : afficheurs et indicateurs (X85 - X61 - F61 - K61 - Renault)
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DISpLA yS AND INDICATORS (2/3)
Fuel gauge  A
The  number  of  squares  lit  shows  the 
fuel  level.  When  it  is  at  the  minimum 
level, the last square comes on, accom-
panied  by  a  beep. A  warning  light  also 
lights up on the instrument panel.
Fill  up  as  soon  as  possible.  There  is 
only  approximately  30  miles  (50  km) 
worth  of  fuel  left  after  the  warning  light 
first comes on.
3
4
B
A
Coolant temperature indicator 4 
or A
In normal use, the needle should be po-
sitioned  before  zone  B .  Under  “inten -
sive”  operating  conditions,  the  needle 
may  approach  this  zone.  The  only 
warning  is  if  the  indicator  light  comes 
on  or  the  message  “engine  overheat -
ing” appears.
The presence and operation of the display and indicators DepeNDS ON THe LeveL OF 
eQUIpMeNT AND THe COUNTRy.
Fuel gauge  3
The needle shows the fuel level. When 
it is at the minimum level, the fuel warn-
ing  light  comes  on,  accompanied  by  a 
beep.
Fill  up  as  soon  as  possible.  There  is 
only  approximately  30  miles  (50  km) 
worth  of  fuel  left  after  the  warning  light 
first comes on.  
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2.5
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Fonction Stop and Start (X61 - F61 - K61 - Renault)
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STOP  AND START  function (2/3)
Special cases
In the event of the engine stalling, if the 
system  is  operational,  press  down  the 
clutch pedal as far as it will go to restart.
Deactivate  the  Stop  and 
Start function for any opera -
tion performed in the engine 
compartment.
Conditions preventing the 
standby of the engine
Certain  conditions  prevent  the  system 
from using the engine standby function, 
including when:
–  reverse gear is engaged;
–  the bonnet is not locked;
–  the outdoor temperature is too low or 
too  high  (less  than  around  0  °C  or 
higher than around 30 °C);
–  the battery is not sufficiently charged;
–  the  difference  between  the  vehicle 
interior  temperature  and  the  auto -
matic  climate  control  instruction  is 
too high;
–  the  “Clear  View”  function  is  acti -
vated  if  fitted  on  the  vehicle  (please 
see  “Automatic  Climate  Control”  in 
Section 3); – 
the  engine  coolant  temperature  is 
too low;
–  automatic  particle  filter  cleaning  is 
underway;
or
–  ...
To  fill  up  with  fuel,  the  engine  must 
be  stopped  (and  not  on  standby): 
always stop the engine (please see 
“Starting, stopping the engine”).  
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levels:coolant  ............................................................. (current page)
engine coolant  ....................................................... (current page)
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4.9
ENG_UD25825_5
Niveaux / Filtres (X61 - F61 - K61 - Renault)
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levelS (2/3)
Coolant
The  level   when  cold   should  be  be -
tween the MINI and MAXI marks on the 
coolant reservoir  2.
Top  this  level  up  when  cold  before  it 
reaches the MINI mark.
The level should be read with the engine 
switched off and on level ground. Checking intervals
Check  the  coolant  level  regularly 
(very  severe  damage  is  likely  to  be 
caused  to  the  engine  if  it  runs  out  of 
coolant).
If the level needs to be topped up, only 
use products approved by our Technical 
Department which ensure:
– 
antifreeze protection;
–  anticorrosion  protection  of  the  cool -
ing system.
No  operations  should  be 
carried  out  on  the  cooling 
circuit  when  the  engine  is 
hot.
Risk of burns.
Replacement intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Document for 
your vehicle.
Consult  your  approved  dealer  at 
once  if  you  notice  an  abnormal  or 
repeated  drop  in  any  of  the  fluid 
levels.
2  
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ENG_UD14563_2
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
-
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
-
tures of diesel versions” in Section 2.
OPeratIng F aults (2/4)  
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ENG_UD14563_2
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.  
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Index (X61 - F61 - K61 - Renault)
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AlphAbeticAl index (2/5)
emergency brake assist ......................................... 2.15 → 2.17
emergency braking  ................................................ 2.15 → 2.17
emergency spare wheel  ...................................................... 5.2
engine technical specifications  .................................................. 6.4
engine coolant  ..................................................................... 4.9
engine oil  .......................................................... 1.54, 4.4 → 4.7
engine oil capacity  ...................................................... 4.6 – 4.7
engine oil level  ........................................................... 4.4 → 4.7
engine specifications  ........................................................... 6.4
environment  ....................................................................... 2.14
ESP: Electronic Stability Program  .....1.54 – 1.55, 2.15 → 2.17
external temperature  ......................................................... 1.68
F
faults operating faults  ................................................ 5.36 → 5.39
filter  .................................................................................... 4.10
particle filter  ................................................................. 1.54
fitting a radio  ........................................................... 5.32 – 5.33
fittings  .................................................................... 3.23 → 3.27
fog lights  ................................................................... 1.72, 5.17
front lights changing bulbs  .................................................. 5.15 – 5.16
front passenger air bag deactivation  ..................... 1.44 → 1.46
front seat adjustment  ............................................. 1.18 → 1.20
front seats adjustment  .......................................................1.18 → 1.20
fuel advice on fuel economy  ................................... 2.11 → 2.13
capacity  ........................................................................ 1.77
filling  ........................................................ 1.52, 1.77 → 1.79
grade  ............................................................................ 1.77
fuel economy  ......................................................... 2.11 → 2.13
fuel filler cap  .......................................................... 1.77 → 1.79fuel tank
capacity  ............................................................ 1.77 → 1.79
fuel tank capacity  ................................................... 1.77 → 1.79
fuses  ....................................................................... 5.26 – 5.27
G
gear lever ............................................................................. 2.7
glove box  ........................................................................... 3.23
h
handbrake ................................................................... 1.53, 2.8
hazard warning lights signal  .............................................. 1.69
headlight beam adjustment  ............................................... 1.73
headrest ................................................................. 1.14 → 1.17
heated seats  .......................................................... 1.18 → 1.20
heating and air conditioning system  ........................ 3.4 → 3.15
heating system  ........................................................ 3.4 → 3.15
horn  ................................................................................... 1.69
horn: flash  ............................................................................. 1.69
sounding the horn  ........................................................ 1.69
hubcap tool  .......................................................................... 5.8
i
ignition switch  ...................................................................... 2.2
indicators  ................................................ 1.52, 1.69, 5.16, 5.21
indicators: direction indicators  .............................................. 5.16, 5.21
instrument panel  .............................................. 1.56 → 1.58
instrument panel  .................................................... 1.52 → 1.67
instrument panel messages ...................................1.59 → 1.67
interior lighting: changing bulbs  .................................................. 5.22 – 5.23
interior trim maintenance  ..................................................... 4.16 – 4.17
Isofix  ...................................................................... 1.37 → 1.43