engine oil 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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INSTRUMENT PANEL(continued)
The presence and operation of the warning lights, described below, depend on the vehicle equipment and
country.
7Multifunction display
• Engine oil level indicator
The vehicle must be parked
on level ground and the
engine should have been
switched off for some time
beforehand to obtain an
accurate reading.
For approximately 30 seconds
after the ignition has been
switched on:
-iftheleveliscorrect,the
display will show “oil OK”
Special feature:to gain a
more accurate reading of
the level, press the trip
mileage reset button or the
information scroll button
on the on-board computer
during these 30 seconds (on
the stalk on the right-hand
side of the steering wheel).
The squares which appear
on the display indicate the
level. The number of
squares displayed is
reduced as the oil level
drops and they are replaced
by a dash.To move to on-board computer
reading, press the button again.
- When the level is at a
minimum,thedashesand
the word “ oil” flash, “ OK” is
no longer displayed and the
SERV warning will
illuminate.
It is vital to top up the oil as
soon as possible.
• On-board computer
Canbereadapproximately
30 seconds after the ignition
is switched on.
Refer to the information in
section 1 on the on-board
computer.8Multifunction key
Press repeatedly on the key to
select information on the
display, or to reset the on-board
computer trip mileage
counter(s).
STOP light
It goes out as soon as
the engine starts.
This lights up together with
one of the warning lights:
Engine immobiliser
system indicator light
This light has several
functions.
Refer to the information
on the engine immobiliser in
section 1.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL(continued)
The presence and operation of the warning lights described below depend on the vehicle equipment and
country.
9SERVICE warning light
This light illuminates
when the ignition is
switched on and then
extinguishes within 3 seconds.
If it illuminates when the
vehicle is being driven, it is
advisable to stop at a Renault
Dealer soon.
It illuminates together with one
of the warning lights:
Tell-tale light for
left-hand direction
indicator
Low fuel-level warning
light
It extinguishes as soon
as the engine starts.
If it illuminates or remains
illuminated, fill up with fuel as
soon as possible.
Tell-tale light for
right-hand direction
indicators9Warning light for
serious injection
incident/
Coolant temperature warning
light
• Warning light for serious
injection incident
If it flashes when you are
driving, it indicates that the
engine is overheating or there
is a fault in the injection
system. Stop at once, switch
off the ignition and call for
the assistance of a Renault
Dealer.
•Coolant temperature
warning light
If this light illuminates
(permanent illumination)
when you are driving, stop
the vehicle. If the needle4on
the temperature gauge is in
zone4a, call a Renault
Dealer. If this is not the case,
continue driving and consult
a Renault Dealer at the
earliest opportunity.9Electronic fault
warning light
If it illuminates when
you are driving, there is
an electrical or
electronic fault. Consult your
Renault Dealer as soon as
possible.
Oil pressure warning
light
It should extinguish as
soon as the engine starts; if it
illuminates when you are
driving, stop at once, switch off
the ignition and check the oil
level. If this is normal, call for
the assistance of a Renault
Dealer.
Battery charging
warning light
It should extinguish as
soon as the engine starts.
If it illuminates when you are
driving, it indicates that the
circuit is overcharging or
discharged. Stop and have the
circuit checked.

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ENVIRONMENT
Your vehicle has been designed
with the aim of caring for the
environment.
• The majority of versions are
equipped with a depollution
system including acatalytic
converter,alambda sensorand
anactive carbon filter.(The
active carbon filter prevents
vapour from the petrol tank being
released into the open air.)
• These vehicles operate with
unleaded fuel only.
•The majority of components in
your vehiclecan be recycledand
your vehicle already contains
recycled materials.
• 95% of the plastic components in
your vehicle are marked with a
symbol which allows the
principle component material to
be identified. These markings
mean that parts removed can be
sorted more easily, thus
optimising the recycling of each
of them.In addition to this, your vehicle
meets the requirements laid down
in European legislation relating to
environmental protection.
Make your contribution towards
protection of the environment too!
Do not dispose of parts replaced in
thecourseofroutinevehicle
maintenance (battery, oil filter, air
filter, etc.) and oil containers (empty
or full of used oil, etc.) with
household waste.
Dispose of it through specialist
organisations. In all cases, comply
with local legislation.

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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
It is normal for an engine to use oil
for lubrication and cooling of
moving parts and it is sometimes
necessary to top up the level
between oil changes.
However, if more than 0.5 litre is
used every 625 miles (1000 km)
after the running in period, consult
your Renault Dealer.
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 car must be parked on level
ground and the engine should have
been switched off for some time
beforehand to obtain an accurate
reading.
The oil level can be read:
- on the instrument panel;
- using the dipstick.Reading the level on the instrument
panel
For approximately 30 seconds after
the ignition has been switched on:
-if the level is correct,thedisplay
will show “oil OK”: display
message1
Special note:for more accurate
level information press the trip
mileage reset button or the
information scroll button on the
on-board computer during these
30 seconds.The squares which appear on the
display indicate the level. The
number of squares displayed is
reduced as the oil level drops and
they are replaced by a dash: display
message2.
To move to on-board computer
reading, press the button again).
-When the minimum oil level is
reached,the dashes and the word
“Oil” flash and the word “OK”
disappears (display message3)
and the warning light
lights up on the instrument panel.
Topupthelevelassoonas
possible.
Message 1
Level
satisfactory
Message 2
Level
display
function
Message 3
Minimum
level
(flashing)

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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)
1.4 l 16V - 1.6 l 16V 2.0 l IDE
Topping up/filling
The car 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 the fuel filler cap1.
- Top up the level. (For information,
the capacity between the
“minimum” and “maximum”
reading on the dipstick2is
between 1.5 and 2 litres
depending on the engine).
- Wait for 2 minutes to allow the oil
to flow into the engine.
- Use the dipstick2to check the oil
level (as explained above).
Do not exceed the“max.”level and
do not forget to refit the cap1.

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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.