Levels RENAULT MEGANE 2000 X64 / 1.G Owners Manual

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Brief overview
•Opening and closing the hood ........................................................... p. 3.02¬3.14
• Tyre inflation pressures ..................................................................................... p. 0.04
• Adjusting the seats and driving positions ......................................... p. 1.09
¬1.13
• Child safety ............................................................................................ p. 1.21
¬1.27
• Instrument panel lights ........................................................................ p. 1.32
¬1.44
• Horn and lights ..................................................................................... p. 1.47
¬1.50
• Demisting/de-icing ............................................................................................. p. 1.51
• Running in, driving .............................................................................. p. 2.02
¬2.21
• Heating/air conditioning ...................................................................... p. 3.15
¬3.23
• Opening the bonnet ............................................................................... p. 4.02 - 4.03
• Levels (engine oil, windscreen washer, etc.) ..................................... p. 4.04
¬4.12
• Emergency spare wheel ........................................................................ p. 5.02
¬5.05
• Practical advice (changing bulbs, fuses, repairs,
operating incidents) .............................................................................. p. 5.02
¬5.35

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Section 4: Maintenance
Bonnet ..................................................................................................................................................... 4.02 - 4.03
Engine oil level/Oil change ................................................................................................................ 4.04
¬4.07
Levels: Power-assisted steering pump ............................................................................................................ 4.08
Coolant .................................................................................................................................................. 4.09
Brake fluid ............................................................................................................................................ 4.10
Windscreen/headlight washer reservoirs ...........................................................................................4.11
Air filter ............................................................................................................................................................. 4.12
Hood maintenance ............................................................................................................................................ 4.13
Bodywork maintenance ......................................................................................................................... 4.14 - 4.15
Interior trim maintenance ................................................................................................................................ 4.16

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ENGINE OIL LEVEL / ENGINE OIL CHANGE(continued)
Reading the level using the dipstick
- Take out the dipstick.
- Wipe the dipstick using a clean,
lint-free cloth.
- Push in the dipstick as far as it will
go. (For vehicles equipped with a
cap-type dipstickC, screw in the
cap as far as it will go.)
- Take out the dipstick again.
- Read the oil level again. It should
never fall below the minimum oil
levelAor exceed the maximum
oil levelB.Take care when working
under the bonnet as the
engine cooling fan may cut
in at any moment. Consult your Renault Dealer at
once if you notice an abnormal or
repeated drop in any of the fluid
levels.

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ENGINE OIL LEVEL / ENGINE OIL CHANGE(continued)
Oil change
Frequency of changing: Refer to the
“Warranty and Servicing” booklet
for your vehicle.
Change the oil more often if the
vehicle is subject to severe use.
Average capacities of oil change
(for information)
1.4 l 16V engines: 4.0 litres
1.6 l 16V engines: 4.0 litres
2.0 l IDE engine: 5.4 litres
Oil filter included.
The oil filter should be replaced
periodically: consult the “Warranty
and Servicing” booklet for your
vehicle.
Engine oil grade
To find out which grade of oil to use,
see the Servicing booklet for your
vehicle.
Consult your Renault Dealer at
once if you notice an abnormal
or repeated drop in any of the
fluid levels.Filling:Takecarewhen
topping up the oil that no
oil drips onto engine
components: risk of fire. Do
not forget to refit the cap securely
as there is a risk of fire if oil
splashes onto hot engine
components.
Take care when working
under the bonnet as the
engine cooling fan may cut
in at any moment.Engine oil change: If you
change the oil when the
engine is hot, be careful not
to scald yourself when the
oil flows out.
Never run the engine in an
enclosed space as exhaust
fumes are poisonous.

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LEVELS
Power assisted steering pump
The appearance and position of the
reservoir depends on the version
and equipment level of the vehicle.
Frequency of changing
Refer to the servicing booklet for
your vehicle.Level
The correct level when cold should
be:
- visible between theMin.andMax.
marks on the reservoir1.
- betweenAandBon the reservoir
gauge2.
For topping up or refilling with oil,
use products approved by Renault’s
Technical Department.
Take care when working
in the engine compartment
as the engine cooling fan
maycutinatanymoment
without warning. Consult your Renault Dealer at
once if you notice an abnormal or
repeated drop in any of the fluid
levels.

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LEVELS(continued)
Coolant
The levelwhen coldshould be
between the MIN and MAX marks
on the expansion bottle1.
Topupthislevelwhen coldbefore it
before it reaches the MIN mark.
When the engine is hot,
do not touch the cooling
system.
Danger of burns.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 topping up is required, only use
products approved by Renault’s
Technical Department. This coolant
will provide:
- antifreeze protection;
- anti-corrosion protection of the
cooling system.
Consult your Renault Dealer at
once if you notice an abnormal
or repeated drop in any of the
fluid levels.Intervals between changes
Refer to the servicing booklet for
your vehicle.
Average capacities
(for information)
1.4 litre 16V engine: 6.0 litres
1.6 litre 16V engine: 6.0 litres
2.0 litre IDE engine: 7.0 litres

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LEVELS(continued)
Brake fluid level
This should be checked frequently,
especially if you notice even the
slightest loss in braking efficiency.
Level1
It is normal for the level to drop as
the brake pads become worn but it
should never fall below the“MIN”
line.Topping up
After any operation on the
hydraulic circuit, a specialist must
replace the brake fluid.
Only use Renault-approved fluids
taken from a sealed container.
Intervals between fluid changes
Refer to the servicing booklet for
your vehicle.
Take care when working
in the engine compartment
as the engine cooling fan
maycutinatanymoment
without warning.

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LEVELS(continued)
Screen washer reservoir
Topping up
Vi a c a p1.
Liquid
Water + special windscreen washer
fluid (anti-freeze product in winter)
approved by Renault’s Technical
Department.
Jets
Tilt each small sphere with a pin to
alter the spray angle.
Headlight washer reservoir
Topping up
Via cap2.
Liquid
Water + special windscreen washer
fluid (anti-freeze product in winter)
approved by Renault’s Technical
Department.
Jets
Tilt each small sphere with a pin to
alter the spray angle.Take care when working
in the engine compartment
as the engine cooling fan
maycutinatanymoment
without warning.

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FILTERS BATTERY
The filter components (air filter,
particle filter, diesel filter...) should
be replaced during the maintenance
operations carried out on your
vehicle.
Frequency for replacing filter
components:see the Servicing
booklet for your vehicle.
Take care when working
under the bonnet as the
engine cooling fan may
cutinatanymoment. Consult your Renault Dealer at
once if you notice an abnormal
or repeated drop in any of the
fluid levels.The battery does not need to be
serviced: never open cover1.
Handle the battery with
care as it contains
sulphuric acid which must
not come into contact with
the eyes or skin. If it should, wash
the affected area with plenty of
cold water.
Keep all flames, red-hot objects and
sparks away from the battery as
there is a risk of explosion.

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
FFuel (economy advice) ............................. 2.06¬2.08
Fuel (filling) ................................................. 1.53 - 1.54
Fuel (grade) .................................................. 1.53 - 1.54
Fuel cut-off ............................................................. 5.29
Fuel economy ........................................... 2.06
¬2.08
Fuel filler flap ........................................................ 1.53
Fuel level .................................................. 1.32
¬1.42
Fuel tank cap .......................................................... 1.53
Fuel tank capacity .................................................. 1.53
Fuses ............................................................. 5.16 - 5.17
GGear lever ................................................................ 2.05
Glove box ................................................................ 3.28
Ground clearance ................................................... 6.04
HHandbrake ............................................................... 2.05
Hazard warning lights ............................................ 1.47
Head restraint ......................................................... 1.09
Headlight washers ....................................... 1.52 - 4.11
Headlights (adjusting) ............................................ 1.50
Headlights .................................................. 5.09
¬5.11
Heated seats ............................................................ 1.11
Heating ...................................................... 3.15
¬3.23
Hood (conditions of use) ............................ 3.02 - 3.09
Hood (maintenance) ............................................... 4.15
Hood (operating faults) ............................... 3.05 - 3.14
Hubcaps ................................................................... 5.04
IIgnition switch ........................................................ 2.02
Incidents (operating faults) ...................... 5.30
¬5.35
Indicators: Instrument panel ................... 1.32¬1.42
Turn signals ......................................... 1.47
Instrument panel ...................................... 1.32
¬1.42
Interior trim (maintenance) ................................... 4.16
Isofix - mounting system for child seats ..... 1.26 1.27JJack .......................................................................... 5.03
KKeys ........................................................... 1.02
¬1.04
LLevels ........................................................ 4.04
¬4.11
Liftingthevehicle(changingawheel) ...5.02¬5.05
Lighting: Exterior ............. 1.47¬1.50 - 5.09¬5.13
Instrument panel (adjustment) .............. 1.48
Interior ........................... 3.26 - 5.14
¬5.15
Lights: Adjusting .................................................... 1.50
Dipped beam headlights ...... 1.48 - 5.09 - 5.10
Direction indicators ............... 1.47 - 5.09 - 5.10
5.12 - 5.13
Fog lights .............................. 1.49 - 5.11 - 5.12
Hazard warning lights ............................... 1.47
Main beam headlights ......... 1.48 - 5.09 - 5.10
Reversing .................................................... 5.12
Side/tail lights ........... 1.48 - 5.09 - 5.10 - 5.12
Stop lights ....................................... 5.12 - 5.13
Luggage compartment ............................................ 3.33
MMaintenance: Bodywork ............................. 4.14 - 4.15
Hoods .............................................. 4.13
Interior trim .................................... 4.16
Mechanical ................................................ 4.04
¬4.12
Manual hood ............................................. 3.02¬3.08
Manufacturer's plate ............................................... 6.02
Map reading lights ................................................. 3.26
Mechanical component capacity ............ 4.07
¬4.09
OOil change ................................................. 4.04
¬4.07
On-board computer ....................................... 1.40 - 1.42
Operating faults ........................................ 5.30
¬5.35