oil level RENAULT MEGANE HATCHBACK 2015 X95 / 3.G Owners Manual

1.58
WARNING LIGHTS (3/4)
A
ÀOil pressure warning light
If it comes on when you are
driving accompanied by the
®
warning light and a beep, it is essen-
tial to stop and switch off the ignition.
Check the oil level (refer to the informa-
tion on “Engine oil level” in Section 4).
If the level is normal, the light has come
on for another reason: contact an au-
thorised dealer.
DBrake circuit fault warning
light
If it comes on during braking and is ac-
companied by the
® warning light
and a beep, it indicates that the fluid
level in the circuit is low or that there is
a braking system fault. Stop as soon as
traffic conditions allow and contact an
approved Dealer.
®STOP light
This lights up when the ignition
is switched on and goes out as soon as
the engine is started. It comes on with
other warning lights and/or messages,
and is accompanied by a beep.
It requires you to stop immediately, for
your own safety, as soon as traffic con-
ditions allow. Switch off the engine and
do not restart it.
Contact an approved Dealer.
ÔEngine coolant temperature
warning light
This lights up when the ignition is
switched on and goes out when the
engine is started. If it comes on when
you are driving accompanied by the
® warning light and a beep, it is
essential to stop and switch off the ig-
nition.
Check the coolant level (refer to the in-
formation on “Levels” in Section 4). If
the level is correct, the light has come
on for another reason; consult an ap-
proved dealer.
The presence and operation of the warning lights DEPEND ON THE EQUIPMENT\
AND COUNTRY.

1.60
DISPLAYS AND INDICATORS (1/2)
Rev counter 1 (rpm × 1 000)Fuel level gauge
5
If the minimum level is reached, in-
dicator light 6 comes on and a beep
sounds. Fill up as soon as possible.
There is only approximately 30 miles
(50 km) worth of fuel left after the warn-
ing light first comes on.
Coolant temperature indicator 4
In normal use, indicator 4 should be
before area a. Under severe condi-
tions, the needle may enter this area.
This is not serious unless the
®
warning light comes on, accompanied
by a message on the instrument panel
and a beep.
Trip computer and warning system
Refer to the information on the “Trip
computer and warning system” in
Section 1.
Engine oil level low warning
When the engine is started, display 3
alerts the driver when the oil level is
at its minimum. Refer to Section 4:
“Engine oil level”.
The first time the alert appears, it can
be cleared by pressing one of the but-
tons on the end of stalk 2.
Subsequent warnings will disappear
automatically after 30 seconds.
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4.1
Section 4: Maintenance
Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2
Engine oil level: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4
Engine oil level: topping up, filling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.6
Engine oil change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.8
Levels: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.9 engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.9
brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.10
windscreen/headlight washer reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . 4.11
Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.11
Tyre pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.12
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.14
Bodywork maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.16
Interior trim maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.18

4.4
ENGINE OIL LEVEL: general information (1/2)
Minimum oil level warning on
the instrument panel
When the message “Checking control
functions” is displayed, press either
button 3 or 4.
If the level is above the minimum
level : the message “Oil level” will be
shown on the display with squares 1,
which are replaced by dashes when the
level drops 2.
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
The “Top up oil level” message and
warning light © are displayed 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.
The 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.
3
4
Oil level
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4.5
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.
Exceeding the maximum
engine oil level
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.
A
B
A
B
C
Before performing any
action in the engine com-
partment, the ignition must
be switched off by pressing
the engine stop button (please see
the information on “Starting, stop-
ping the engine” in Section 2).

4.6
ENGINE OIL LEVEL: topping up, filling (1/3)
Topping 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). – 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).
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.
Do not exceed the max level and
do not forget to refit cap 1 and dip-
stick 2.
1
2
1
2
Before performing any
action in the engine com-
partment, the ignition must
be switched off by pressing
the engine stop button (please see
the information on “Starting, stop-
ping the engine” in Section 2).In order to prevent splashback, it is
recommended that a funnel be used
when topping up/filling with oil.

4.7
ENGINE OIL LEVEL: topping up, filling (2/3)
2
12
1
1
21
2
12
In order to prevent splashback, it is
recommended that a funnel be used
when topping up/filling with oil.
Do not exceed the max level and
do not forget to refit cap 1 and dip-
stick 2.
Consult your approved Dealer at
once if you notice an abnormal or
repeated drop in any of the fluid
levels.

4.8
2
ENGINE OIL LEVEL: topping up, filling (3/3)/OIL CHANGE
Engine oil change: if you
are changing the oil when
the engine is hot, be careful
not to scald yourself if the
oil overflows.
Filling: take care when
topping up the oil that
no oil drips onto engine
components - risk of fire.
Remember to refit the cap securely
as there is a risk of fire if oil splashes
onto hot engine components.
Never run the engine in an
enclosed space as exhaust
gases are poisonous.
Oil change
Service interval: refer to the
Maintenance Document for your vehi-
cle.
Engine oil grade
Refer to the maintenance document for
your vehicle.
Oil change capacity
Please refer to the maintenance docu-
ment for your vehicle, or contact an au-
thorised dealer.
Always check the engine oil level using
the dipstick, as explained previously (it
should never fall below the minimum
level, or be over the maximum level on
the dipstick).
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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.
Before performing any
action in the engine com-
partment, the ignition must
be switched off by pressing
the engine stop button (please see
the information on “Starting, stop-
ping the engine” in Section 2).
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5.38
OPERATING FAULTS (3/6)
On the roadPOSSIBLE CAUSESWHAT TO DO
Vibrations. Tyres not inflated to correct pres-
sures, incorrectly balanced or dam-
aged. Check the tyre pressures: if this is not the
problem, have them checked by an ap-
proved Dealer.
White smoke from the exhaust. In the diesel version, this is necessar-
ily a fault. Smoke may be caused by
particle filter regeneration. Please refer to the information on “Special
features of diesel versions” in Section 2.
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.

7.2
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (2/5)
driving ........ 2.2 → 2.5, 2.9 → 2.17, 2.20 → 2.27, 2.30 → 2.40,
2.43 → 2.45
driving position settings ............................................................1.2\
1 → 1.23
driving recommendations ......................................2.15 → 2.17
E
electric beam height adjustment ........................................ 1.81
electric windows ....................................................3.12 → 3.14
electronic parking brake ........................................2.12 → 2.14
electronic stability control: ESC .............................2.24 → 2.27
emergency brake assist.........................................2.24 → 2.27
emergency braking ................................................2.24 → 2.27
emergency key ........................................................... 1.2 – 1.3
emergency spare wheel ...................................................... 5.2
engine coolant ..................................................................... 4.9
engine oil ..........................................................1.58, 4.4 → 4.8
engine oil capacity .....................................................4.6 → 4.8
engine oil level ...........................................................4.4 → 4.8
engine standby ..........................................................2.6 → 2.8
engine start/stop button .............................................2.3 → 2.5
environment ............................................................\
........... 2.19
ESC: electronic stability control .............................2.24 → 2.27
external temperature ......................................................... 1.74
F
faults operating faults ................................................5.36 → 5.41
filter air filter ........................................................................\
. 4.11
diesel filter .................................................................... 4.11
oil filter ........................................................ 4.6 → 4.8, 4.11
passenger compartment filter ...................................... 4.11
fitting a radio ...................................................................... 5.31
fittings ...............................................................\
.....3.18 → 3.21
fog lights ................................................................5.15 → 5.17front passenger air bag deactivation ................................. 1.48
front seat driver’s position memory .............................................. 1.19
front seat adjustment .............................................. 1.16 – 1.17
front seats adjustment ..........................1.14, 1.16 – 1.17, 1.21 → 1.23
with electric controls .................................................... 1.18
with manual controls .................................................... 1.16
fuel advice on fuel economy ...................................2.15 → 2.17
capacity ...............................................................\
......... 1.85
consumption .......................1.59, 1.64 – 1.65, 2.15 → 2.17
filling ........................................................1.59, 1.85 → 1.87
grade ................................................................1.\
85 → 1.87
fuel consumption ......................1.59, 1.64 – 1.65, 2.15 → 2.17
fuel economy .........................................................2.15 → 2.17
fuel filler cap ..........................................................1.85 → 1.87
fuel level ........................................................................\
.... 1.60
fuel tank capacity ............................................................1.8\
5 → 1.87
fuel tank capacity ...................................................1.85 → 1.87
fuses

....................................................................... 5.26 – 5.27
G
gear lever..............................................................\
............. 2.11
glove box ........................................................................\
... 3.20
H
handbrake...............................................................\
.. 1.56, 2.11
hands-free telephone integrated control ............................ 3.36
hazard warning lights signal ................................... 1.76 – 1.77
headlight beam adjustment ............................................... 1.81
headlight flashers .............................................................. 1.76
headlight washer ............................................................... 1.83
headrest................................................................\
.. 1.14 – 1.15
heating and air conditioning system .................................. 3.11