engine oil RENAULT PULSE 2012 1.G Owner's Manual


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10 Index
A
Adjusting time ..................\l..................\l.....................\l..... 2-38
Air cle\fner filter..................\l..................\l..................\l...... 8-20
Air conditionerAir conditioner s\becific\ftion l\fbel..................\l..... 9-8
Air conditioner system refriger\fnt
\fnd lubric\fnt..................\l..................\l..................\l....... 9-4
Autom\ftic \fir conditioner ..................\l..................\l.. 4-6
He\fter \fnd \fir conditioner..................\l..................\l 4-3
He\fter \fnd \fir conditioner, \fnd
\fudio system ..................\l..................\l..................\l...... 4-1
M\fnu\fl \fir conditioner..................\l..................\l........ 4-4
Servicing \fir conditioner..................\l..................\l.... 4-7
Antenn\f..................\l..................\l..................\l.................... 4-15
Anti-lock Br\fking System (ABS) ..................\l.......... 5-37
Anti-lock br\fking system (ABS) w\frning light..... 2-13
Anti-Theft System..................\l.............. 3-17, 4-36, 4-41
Anti-Theft System* key..................\l..................\l............. 3-2
A\b\be\fr\fnce c\fre Exterior \f\b\be\fr\fnce c\fre..................\l..................\l.. 7-2
Interior \f\b\be\fr\fnce c\fre ..................\l..................\l... 7-3
Audible reminders..................\l..................\l................... 2-18
Audio m\fin o\ber\ftion..................\l..................\l. 4-36, 4-41
Audio o\ber\ftion \brec\futions..................\l..................\l.. 4-8
Audio system..................\l..................\l..................\l............ 4-8 Steering wheel \fudio controls..................\l........ 4-54
Autom\ftic Autom\ftic tr\fnsmission fluid (ATF)..................\l 8-19
Autom\ftic Tr\fnsmission \bosition indic\ftor/
Continuously V\fri\fble Tr\fnsmission
\bosition indic\ftor..........\l..................\l..................\l........... 2-10
B
B\fck door..................\l..................\l.....................\l............. 3-19
B\fttery..................\l..................\l...............................\l 8-3, 8-23 B\fttery s\fver system..................\l..................\l....... 2-42
Intelligent Key..................\l..................\l.................... 8-25
Intelligent Key b\fttery disch\frge..................\l....... 5-8 Keyfob b\fttery re\bl\fcement..................\l.. 8-24, 8-25
Remote controller b\fttery..................\l................. 8-24
Vehicle b\fttery..................\l..................\l................... 8-23
B\fttery re\bl\fcement Intelligent Key..................\l..................\l.................... 8-25
B\fttery s\fver system..................\l..................\l.............. 2-30
Before st\frting engine ..................\l..................\l............. 5-3
Belts (See drive belts).............\l..................\l................ 8-15
Bleeding fuel system..................\l..................\l.............. 8-15
Blocking wheels ..................\l..................\l........................ 6-2
Bluetooth
Š\fudio \bl\fyer o\ber\ftion..................\l........ 4-52
BluetoothŠH\fnds-Free Phone System ............... 4-56
Bo\frd, Tonne\fu bo\frd..................\l..................\l........... 2-41
Br\fke Br\fke booster..................\l..................\l.................... 8-18
Br\fke fluid..................\l..................\l..................\l........ 8-18
Br\fke \brec\futions..................\l..................\l............ 5-36
Br\fke system..................\l..................\l..................\l... 5-36
Br\fkes..................\l..................\l...............................\l.. 8-17
Checking foot br\fke \bed\fl ..................\l.............. 8-17
Checking \b\frking br\fke ..................\l..................\l. 8-17
P\frking br\fke ..................\l..................\l.................... 3-23
P\frking br\fke o\ber\ftion ..................\l..................\l. 5-39
W\frning light..................\l..................\l..................\l... 2-13
Br\fke \fssist..................\l..................\l.....................\l......... 5-37
Br\fke \brec\futions..................\l..................\l................... 5-36
Br\fkes..................\l..................\l...............................\l......... 8-17
Bre\fk-in schedule ..................\l..................\l..................... 5-3
Bulb re\bl\fcement..................\l..................\l........... 8-2, 8-28
C
C\fnceling cruising s\beed..................\l..................\l..... 5-30
C\fnceling s\beed limit ..................\l..................\l............ 5-28
C\fr \bhone or CB r\fdio ..................\l..................\l......... 4-56
C\frd holder..................\l..................\l..........................\l..... 2-40
C\fre when driving..................\l..................\l..................... 5-5
C\ft\flytic converter, Three w\fy c\ft\flyst..................\l. 5-4
CD ch\fnger o\ber\ftion..................\l..................\l........... 4-42
CD \bl\fyer o\ber\ftion..................\l..................\l............... 4-37 Center m\frk on se\ft belts..................\l..................\l...... 1-9
Center ventil\ftors..................\l..................\l..................\l.... 4-2
Ch\fnging
Ch\fnging engine cool\fnt..................\l..................\l.. 8-9
Ch\fnging engine oil \fnd oil filter.............\l........ 8-10
Ch\fnging tires \fnd wheels..................\l.............. 8-35
Checking Checking bulbs..................\l..................\l................. 2-13
Checking engine cool\fnt level..................\l........... 8-9
Checking engine oil level..............\l..................\l... 8-10
Checking foot br\fke \bed\fl ..................\l.............. 8-17
Checking \b\frking br\fke ..................\l..................\l. 8-17
Child restr\fints..................\l..................\l..................\l....... 1-13
Child s\ffety..................\l..................\l..........................\l....... 1-8
Child s\ffety re\fr door lock..................\l..................\l..... 3-7
Chimes, Audible reminders ..................\l..................\l.. 2-18
Chrome \b\frts ..................\l..................\l............................. 7-3
Circuit bre\fker, Fusible link..................\l..................\l.. 8-26
Cle\fning exterior \fnd interior..................\l.......... 7-2, 7-3
Clock..................\l..................\l..................\l........................ 2-38
Closing hood..................\l..................\l..................\l.......... 3-18
Clutch fluid..................\l..................\l..................\l.............. 8-19
Cold we\fther driving..................\l..................\l.............. 5-38
Continuously V\fri\fble Tr\fnsmission
(CVT) fluid..................\l..................\l..................\l............... 8-20
Controls Steering wheel \fudio controls..................\l........ 4-54
Cool\fnt Ch\fnging engine cool\fnt..................\l..................\l.. 8-9
Checking engine cool\fnt level..................\l........... 8-9
High tem\ber\fture w\frning light..................\l...... 2-14
Corrosion \brotection ..................\l..................\l................ 7-5
Cruise control..................\l..................\l........................... 5-28
Cruise control dis\bl\fy \fnd indic\ftors ..................\l.. 5-29
Cruise control indic\ftor (for Euro\be)..................\l... 2-21
Cu\b holders..................\l..................\l.....................\l......... 2-40
Curt\fin side-im\b\fct \fir b\fg system ..................\l..... 1-31
CVT Driving with CVT (Continuously
V\fri\fble Tr\fnsmission) ..................\l..................\l....... 5-5
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Idling Stop System ..................\9..................\9................. 5-19
Ignition s\fitchKey positions..................\9..................\9..................\9...... 5-\b
Ignition s\fitch (model \fithout intelligent
Key system) ..................\9..................\9.....................\9........... 5-5
Ignition s\fitch positions.........\9..................\9..................\9. 5-8
Indicator lights..................\9..................\9.....................\9..... 2-1\b
Injured persons..................\9..................\9..................\9........ 1-9
Inside rearvie\f mirror..................\9..................\9............. 3-20
Installing spare tire..................\9..................\9.................... \b-4
Instrument panel.............\9..................\9............................. 2-2
Intelligent Key..................\9..................\9............................. 3-3
Intelligent key battery..................\9..................\9.............. 8-25
Intelligent Key battery discharge..................\9............. 5-8
Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator............ 2-21
Intelligent Key system ..................\9..................\9..... 3-9, 5-\b Intelligent Key system \farning light................ 2-14
Interior lights..................\9..................\9................. 2-42, 8-29
J
Jump starting..................\9..................\9..................\9............ \b-8
K
Key..................\9..................\9..................\9.......................\9....... 3-2 Anti-Theft System* key..................\9..................\9....... 3-2
Ignition s\fitch (model \fithout intelligent
Key system) ..................\9..................\9.....................\9..... 5-5
Ignition s\fitch positions.........\9..................\9............. 5-8
Intelligent key battery..................\9..................\9....... 8-25
Intelligent Key battery discharge..................\9....... 5-8
Intelligent Key system ..................\9................. 3-9, 5-\b
Keys..................\9..................\9...............................\9......... 3-2
Locking \fith key..................\9..................\9.................. 3-5
Mechanical key ..................\9..................\9..................\9.. 3-4
Push-button ignition s\fitch
(model \fith Intelligent Key system)..................\9.. 5-\b
Remote keyless entry system..................\9............. 3-7 Using intelligent Key system ..................\9.. 3-7, 3-10
Using remote keyless entry function............... 3-15
Key positions..................\9..................\9..................\9............ 5-\b
L
Labels Air conditioner specification label..................\9..... 9-8
Engine serial number..................\9..................\9.......... 9-8
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ..................\9.. 9-7
Light Bulb replacement..................\9..................\9.... 8-2, 8-28
Exterior lights..................\9..................\9..................\9... 8-29
Fog light s\fitch..................\9..................\9................ 2-32
Front fog lights..................\9..................\9..................\9 2-32
Front map lights..................\9..................\9................ 2-42
Headlight aiming control ..................\9..................\9 2-31
Headlight and turn signal s\fitch ..................\9... 2-29
Headlight s\fitch..................\9..................\9............... 2-29
Headlights..................\9..................\9..................\9........ 8-28
Indicator lights..................\9..................\9................... 2-1\b
Interior lights..................\9..................\9........... 2-42, 8-29
Light locations..................\9..................\9................... 8-30
Replacement..................\9..................\9............. 8-2, 8-28
Room light..................\9..................\9..................\9........ 2-42
Warning lights..................\9..................\9................... 2-13
Lock Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ..................\9... 5-37
Child safety rear door lock..................\9................. 3-7
Door locks..................\9..................\9..................\9........... 3-4
Locking \fith inside lock knob ..................\9........... 3-5
Locking \fith key..................\9..................\9.................. 3-5
Locking \fith po\fer door lock s\fitch................ 3-\b
Steering lock ..................\9..................\9............... 5-\b, 5-7
Vehicle speed sensing door
lock mechanism..................\9..................\9................... 3-\b
Lock, Back door lock..................\9..................\9............. 3-19
LW-MW-FM radio operation..................\9...... 4-37, 4-43
LW-MW-FM radio \fith compact disc (CD)
changer (Type F)..................\9..................\9..................\9... 4-40 LW-MW-FM radio \fith compact disc (CD)
player (Type E)..................\9..................\9..................\9....... 4-35
M
Maintenance
Battery..................\9..................\9........................ 8-3, 8-23
Explanation of general maintenance items ....... 8-2
General maintenance ..................\9..................\9......... 8-2
Indicators for maintenance (dot matrix).......... 2-24
Maintenance precautions..................\9..................\9.. 8-4
Maintenance requirements..................\9..................\9 8-2
Scheduled maintenance.......\9..................\9............... 8-2
Seat belt maintenance..................\9..................\9.... 1-13
Malfunction indicator light (MIL)..................\9............ 2-17
Manual air conditioner..................\9..................\9.............. 4-4
Manual transmission..................\9..................\9................. 5-5
Mechanical key ..................\9..................\9..................\9........ 3-4
Mechanical Key LOCK \farning..................\9............. 2-21
Meter display model..................\9..................\9............... 2-38
Meters and gauges..................\9..................\9................... 2-\b
Mirror Inside rearvie\f mirror..................\9..................\9...... 3-20
Mirrors..................\9..................\9...............................\9.. 3-20
Outside rearvie\f mirrors..................\9..................\9 3-21
Vanity mirrors..................\9..................\9..................\9... 3-23
N
Ne\f vehicle break-in..................\9..................\9................ 5-3
No key \farning..................\9..................\9..................\9...... 2-21
O
Odometer..................\9..................\9.....................\9............... 2-8
OilChanging engine oil and oil filter............\9......... 8-10
Checking engine oil level.............\9..................\9.... 8-10
Engine oil..................\9..................\9..........................\9.. 8-10
Engine oil replacement indicator..................\9.... 2-24
Oil filter replacement indicator ..................\9....... 2-24
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RECOMMENDED FUEL
Gasoline engine \fmodel wi\bh \bhree–way
ca\balys\b)
CAUTION:
Do not use leaded gasoline. Using leaded gaso-
line will damage the three-way catalyst.
Excep\b for Europe, Thailand and China: Use UN-
LEADED REGULAR gasoline of a\b leas\b 91 oc\bane
\fRON) .
For Europe: Use UNLEADED PREMIUM gasoline of a\b
leas\b 95 oc\bane \fRON) .
If unleaded premium gasoline is no\b used, UNLEADED
REGULAR gasoline wi\bh an oc\bane ra\bing of a\b leas\b 91
\fRON) may be used a\b sligh\bly reduced performance.
However, for maximum vehicle performance and \bhe
bes\b driveabili\by, \bhe use of unleaded premium gasoline
is recommended.
For Thailand: Use UNLEADED REGULAR gasoline or
gasohol \fup \bo E20*) of a\b leas\b 91 oc\bane \fRON) .
*: Gasohol is alcohol blended gasoline. For example,
“E20” is a mix\bure of approxima\bely 20% fuel e\bhanol
and 80% unleaded gasoline.
For China: Use UNLEADED REGULAR gasoline of a\b
leas\b 93 oc\bane \fRON) .
Your vehicle complies wi\bh GB18352.3-2005. Use
unleaded gasoline wi\bh an oc\bane ra\bing 93 \fRON) or
above and na\bional III or IV emission s\bandard
complian\b. If o\bher \bypes of gasoline are used, i\b will
reduce \bhe performance of \bhe vehicle’s emission
con\brol sys\bem and \bhe Malfunc\bion Indica\bor Ligh\b
\fMIL) will illumina\be.
Diesel engine*
Diesel fuel of a\b leas\b 50 ce\bane* If \bwo \bypes of diesel fuel are available, use summer or win\ber fuel properly according \bo \bhe
following \bempera\bure condi\bions.
. Above í78C \f208F) ... Summer \bype diesel fuel.
. Below í78C \f208F) ... Win\ber \bype diesel fuel.
CAUTION:
.Do not use home heating oil, gasoline or
other alternate fuels in your diesel engine.
The use of those or adding those to diesel
fuel can cause engine damage.
. Do not use summer fuel at temperatures
below í78C (208F) . The cold temperatures
will cause wax to form in the fuel. As a
result, it may prevent the engine from
running smoothly.
RECOMMENDED ENGINE OIL
See “Recommended fuel/lubrican\bs and capaci\bies”
\fP.9-2) .
Gasoline engine
For Europe and Sou\bh Africa:
. For engine oil, refer \bo \bhe main\benance service
documen\b for your vehicle.
. API grade SL or SM
. ILSAC grade GF-3 or GF-4
. ACEA A1/B1, A3/B3, A3/B4, A5/B5, C2 or C3
Excep\b for Europe and Sou\bh Africa:
. For engine oil, refer \bo \bhe main\benance service
documen\b for your vehicle. .
API grade SJ, SL or SM
. ILSAC grade GF-2, GF-3 or GF-4
Diesel engine
.For engine oil, refer \bo \bhe main\benance service
documen\b for your vehicle.
. ACEA B1/B5
TIRE COLD PRESSURE
See \bhe \bire placard affixed \bo \bhe driver’s side cen\ber
pillar.
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MAINTENANCE APPENDIX
INFORMATION ON THE MAINTENANCE PROGRAMME
The maintenance program includes the RENAULT service and additional operations. To maintain the original quality of your
RENAULT in terms of safety, comfort and performance, you must observe the maintenance program for \
your vehicle.
RENAULT SERVICE
The RENAULT service applies to all RENAULT vehicles and always includes oil change, oil filter replacement, checks, top-ups
and a check of your vehicle’s electronic system. The RENAULT service is carried out at the service intervals specified in the
maintenance program for your vehicle.
In addition to the service/oil change intervals set by RENAULT, the oil level should still be checked regularly. Your RENAULT
dealer is at your disposal to carry out this operation and check other levels, safety parts and for any wear.
ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS
The additional operations are customized to your vehicle: specific parts or fluids (in addition to the RENAULT service) will need to
be replaced in accordance with the service intervals specified in the maintenance program for your vehicle. RENAULT reserves
the right to modify its maintenance program at any time during the vehicle’s life, within the framework of its vehicle development
policy.
CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF USE
RENAULT recommends that the frequency for replacing specific parts and fluids affected by certain conditions of use should be
adapted accordingly.
Hereunder, the list of certain conditions of use and related new replacement frequency (replacement frequency means “when first
of the two terms is reached”).
A) - At least 50% of journeys at an average speed less than 30 Km/h or with the engine running at idle speed (mainly urban use, taxis, driving school, door-to-door driving, etc),
INFORMATION ON THE MAINTENANCE PROGRAMME
RENAULT SERVICE
ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS
CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF USE

- At least 30% of kilometers covered towing a trailer weighting more than 500 Kg,
- Driving in a dusty environment (building site, more than 1000 Km of trails per year,
OperationsFrequencyChange engine oil, oil filter, air filter, fuel filter, cabin filter, belts
and rollers (accessory and timing) (1) (2)Halve the kilometer frequency for recommended
replacement in normal conditions of use,
For the following certain condition of use:
At least 50% of journeys with the engine running at idle speed, halve, as well, the time frequency replacement for
oil and oil filter.
(1) The certain condition of use “driving in a dusty environment” does not modify the replacement frequency for belts
(accessories and timing) as recommended replacement in normal condition of use.
(2) The damper pulleys for certain engines must be replaced during this operation. For more information, please
consult your Renault representative.
B) – Use of engine oil* (for petrol and diesel engines without particles filter), which don’t correspond to
RENAULT recommendations, (check maintenance pages), – Prolonged use (+ 5000 Km / year) in temperatures bellow -15°C,
– Use of fuels that don’t correspond to RENAULT recommendations, (See User Manual booklet).
* For diesel engines with Particles Filter, the use of an other engine oil than the one recommended by RENAULT
may damage the Particles Filter
Operation Frequency
Change engine oil, oil filter Halve the kilometer frequency for recommended
replacement in normal conditions of use,
C) – Four wheels drive vehicles (4WD): Prolonged use in rough driving conditions (trails, heavy rains…), in very
For the following certain condition of use:
At least 50% of journeys with the engine running at idle speed, halve, as well, the time frequency replacement
for oil and oil filiter.
Operations Frequency
Change engine oil, oil filter, air filter, fuel filter, cabin
filter, belts and rollers (accessory and timing) (1) (2)Halve the kilometer frequency for recommended
replacement in normal conditions of use,
Operations Frequency
Change engine oil, oil filter Halve the kilometer frequency for recommended
replacement in normal conditions of use,

very humid areas or regular driving in water or mud,
OperationFrequencyChange rear axle oil (4WD)
Oil specification: TRANSELF UNIVERSAL FE 80W90 Every other engine oil change
RADIO FREQUENCY AND LOW FREQUENCY APPROVAL
Any radio frequency or low frequency equipment fitted as standard in the RENAULT range complies with the essential requirements
of the R & TTE Directive.
The countries that are covered by or agree to this directive are the cou\
ntries of the European Union, the French overseas
departments and territories, the French Southern and Antarctic Lands, the French territorial communities and:
Algeria, Andorra, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ivory Cost, Cuba, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Georgia, Guatemala,
the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Honduras, the Channel Islands, the Cayman Islands, the Canary Islands, the Comoros
Islands, the Faroe Islands, the United States Virgin Islands, India, Ireland, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Macedonia, Mali, Monaco,
Namibia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Norway, New Zealand, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Panama, Paraguay, Ceuta peninsula, the Czech
Republic, Russia, Rwanda, San Marino, El Salvador, Sudan, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkmenistan, Turkey, Ukraine,
Vatican City, Vietnam,
RADIO FREQUENCY AND LOW FREQUENCY APPROVAL
Operations
Frequency
Change rear axle oil (4WD)
Oil specification: TRANSELF
UNIVERSAL FE 80W90 Every other engine oil change