engine oil RENAULT CAPTUR 2018 User Guide

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.

5.39
OPERATING FAULTS (4/6)
On the roadPOSSIBLE CAUSESWHAT TO DO
Steering becomes heavy. Assistance overheating.
Fault with the electric assistance
motor.
Fault in the assistance system. Drive carefully at reduced speed, be aware
of the level of force in the steering wheel
needed to turn the wheels. Consult an ap-
proved dealer.
The engine is overheating. The cool-
ant temperature indicator is in the
warning zone and warning light
® comes 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.
Coolant boiling in the coolant reser-
voir. Mechanical fault: damaged cylinder
head gasket. Stop the engine.
Contact an approved dealer.
Radiator:
If there is a significant lack of coolant, remember that it must never b\
e topped up using cold coolant while
the engine is very warm. After any procedure on the vehicle which has involved even partial drain\
ing of the cooling
system, it must be refilled with a new mixture prepared in the correct p\
roportions. Reminder: only products approved
by our Technical Department may be used for this purpose.

7.2
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (2/5)
doors/tailgate .........................................................\
..1.2 → 1.15
driver assistance....................................................2.23 → 2.47
driver’s position .....................................................1.42 → 1.50
driving ........2.2 → 2.5, 2.10 – 2.11, 2.13 → 2.17, 2.20 → 2.27,
2.31 → 2.41, 2.48 → 2.50
driving aids ............................................................2.23 → 2.47
driving position settings ............................................................1.19 → 1.22
driving recommendations ......................................2.13 → 2.17
E
ECO driving ...........................................................2.13 → 2.17
ECO mode ........................................................................\
. 2.15
electric beam height adjustment ............................. 1.71 – 1.72
electric windows ..................................................... 3.13 – 3.14
electronic stability control: ESC .............................2.23 → 2.27
emergency brake assist.........................................2.23 → 2.27
emergency braking ................................................2.23 → 2.27
emergency key ..........................................................1.2 → 1.4
emergency spare wheel ............................................. 5.2 – 5.3
engine technical specifications .................................................. 6.5
engine coolant ..................................................................... 4.7
engine oil ...................................................................4.4 → 4.6
engine oil capacity ...................................................... 4.5 – 4.6
engine oil level ...........................................................4.4 → 4.6
engine specifications .................................................... 6.3, 6.5
engine standby ..........................................................2.6 → 2.9
engine start/stop button .............................................2.3 → 2.5
environment ............................................................\
........... 2.19
ESC: electronic stability control ....................1.48, 2.23 → 2.27
external temperature ......................................................... 1.65
F
faults operating faults ................................................5.36 → 5.41filter
air filter ........................................................................\
... 4.9
oil filter .................................................................. 4.5 – 4.6
passenger compartment filter ........................................ 4.9
fitting a radio ...................................................................... 5.22
fittings ...............................................................\
.....3.18 → 3.22
front passenger air bag deactivation ................................. 1.39
front seat adjustment .............................................. 1.17 – 1.18
front seats ........................................................................\
.. 4.18 adjustment .......................................................1.16 → 1.19
fuel advice on fuel economy ...................................2.13 → 2.17
consumption ....................................................2.13 → 2.17
filling ........................................................1.46, 1.76 → 1.78
grade ................................................................1.76 → 1.78
fuel consumption ...................................................2.13 → 2.17
fuel economy .........................................................2.13 → 2.17
fuel filler cap ..........................................................1.76 →
1.78
fuel level ................................................................1.46 →

1.51
fuel tank capacity ...............................................................\
......... 1.76
fuel tank capacity ...................................................1.76 → 1.78
fuses ..................................................................\
....5.23 → 5.27
G
gear lever........................................................................\
... 2.12
H
handbrake........................................................................\
.. 2.12
hands-free telephone integrated control ............................ 3.34
hazard warning lights signal .............................................. 1.70
headlight beam adjustment .................................... 1.71 – 1.72
headrest.................................................................... 1.16, 3.24
heated seats ...................................................................... 1.17
heated windscreen ..................................................3.7 → 3.10
heating and air conditioning system ........................ 3.4 → 3.11

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