engine oil RENAULT CLIO 2003 X65 / 2.G User Guide

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ENGINE OIL LEVEL(continued)/ OIL CHANGE
Oil change
Oil change frequency:Refer to the
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)
1.2 l - 1.2 l 16V engines : 4.0 litres
1.4 litre 16 V engines : 4.9 litres
1.6 litre 16V engines : 4.9 litres
2.0 16V engines : 4.75 litres
1.5 litre dCi engine: 5.0 litres
1.9 l dTi engine: 5.5 litres
Oil filter included.
The oil filter should be replaced
periodically: consult the Servicing
booklet for your vehicle.
Engine oil grade
To find out which grade of oil to use,
see the Servicing booklet for your
vehicle.Filling:Takecarewhen
topping up the oil that no
oil drips onto engine
components: there is a 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.
Engine oil change:Ifyou
change the oil when the
engine is hot, be careful to
avoid scalding yourself as
the oil flows out.
Take care when working
under the bonnet as the
engine cooling fan may cut
in at any moment.Never run the engine in an
enclosed space as exhaust
fumes are poisonous.
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)
Power assisted steering pump
Frequency of changing:refer to the
Servicing booklet for your vehicle.
Level:The correct level when cold
should be:
- visible between theMinandMax
marks on reservoir1.
For topping up or refilling with oil,
use products approved by
RENAULT's Technical Department.
Battery
The battery does not require any
maintenance. Never open cover2.
Take care when working
in the engine
compartment as the
engine cooling fan may
cutinatanymoment
without warning.Handle the battery with
care as it contains
sulphuric acid which must
not come into contact with
the eyes or skin.
If it does, rinse with plenty of
water.
Keep all sources of flame, heat and
sparks away from the battery as
there is a risk of explosion.

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OPERATING FAULTS
Your vehicle should not be affected by faults likely to keep it off the road for long periods if you have followed the Renault
Servicing Programme regularly.
The following advice will allow you to get going again quickly, albeit temporarily: for reasons of safety, you should
always consult a Renault Dealer as soon as possible.
When starter is activated CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION
• There is no response. The warning
lights fail to illuminate and the starter
does not turn.Battery lead disconnected or terminals
oxidised.Check battery terminals: scrape clean
if oxidised and re-tighten.
Battery discharged. Connect another battery to the faulty
battery.
Battery unserviceable. Replace the battery.
• Warning lights go dim and starter
turns very slowly.Battery terminals not tight.
Battery terminals oxidised.Check battery terminals: scrape clean
if oxidised and re-tighten.
Battery discharged. Connect another battery to the faulty
battery.
• The engine is difficult to start in
damp conditions or after washing.Poor ignition, ignition system damp. Dry the plug leads and ignition coil.
• The engine is difficult to start when
hot.Poor carburation (bubbles of vaporised
fuel in the circuit).Let the engine cool down.
Lack of compression. Consult a Renault Dealer.

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OPERATING FAULTS(continued)
When starter is activated CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION
• The engine fires once or twice then
dies and is difficult to start when cold.Immobiliser active. Refer to the “Engine immobiliser”
section.
Starting procedure incorrect Refer to the “starting the engine”
section.
or
Poor fuel supply or ignition fault. If the vehicle will not start, do not
keeptryingtostartit.
Consult a Renault Dealer.
System for cutting off fuel supply
activated if vehicle has been subject to
severe impact.See a Renault Dealer. (Refer to
information on fuel cut-off system in
section 5.)
• Vibrations. Tyres incorrectly inflated, incorrectly
balanced or damaged.Check the tyre pressures and, if they
are correct, have a Renault Dealer check
the condition of the tyres.
• Coolant boiling in expansion bottle. Mechanical fault: cylinder head gasket
blown, water pump faulty.Stop the engine.
Consult a Renault Dealer.
Engine cooling fan not working. Check the appropriate fuse, otherwise
consult a Renault Dealer.

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OPERATING FAULTS(continued)
On the open road CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION
• Abnormal white smoke from the
exhaust.Mechanical fault: cylinder head gasket
blown.Stop the engine.
Consult a Renault Dealer.
• Smoke under the bonnet. Short circuit. Stop the vehicle, switch off the
ignition, disconnect the battery.
Cooling circuit fault. Consult a Renault Dealer.
• The oil pressure warning light
illuminates
- when cornering or braking. The level is too low. Top up the oil.
- at idle speed. The oil pressure is too low. Consult the nearest Renault Dealer.
- is slow to extinguish or remains
illuminated on acceleration.Loss of oil pressure. Stop and call for the assistance of a
Renault Dealer.
• The engine lacks power. Dirty air filter. Replace the cartridge.
Fuel supply fault. Check the fuel level.
Spark plugs faulty, incorrect gap. Consult a Renault Dealer.
• Idle speed unsteady or engine stalls. Lack of compression (spark plugs,
ignition, air leak)Consult a Renault Dealer.

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OPERATING FAULTS(continued)
On the open road CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION
• Steering becomes hard to turn. Belt broken. Have the belt replaced.
Lack of oil in pump. Top up oil (see maintenance section).
If the fault persists, consult your
Renault Dealer.
• The engine overheats. The coolant
temperature warning light illuminates
(or the needle on the gauge is in the
red zone).Water pump: belt slack or broken.
Faulty engine cooling fan.Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine
and call for the assistance of a Renault
Dealer.
Coolant leaks. Check the condition of the hoses and
clips.
Check the expansion bottle: it should
contain coolant. If it does not, top up
the level(after letting the engine cool
down).Take care not to burn yourself.
This action is only temporary: consult
your Renault Dealer as soon as
possible.
Radiator
Never fill a hot radiator with cold coolant if a considerable quantity has been lost. After any operation
on the vehicle which has involved even partial draining of the cooling system, it must be refilled with a
new mixture prepared in the correct proportions. Reminder: only products approved by our Technical
Department may be used for this purpose.

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
AABS ........................................................................... 2.20
Accessories ............................................................... 5.28
Accessories installation ........................................... 5.28
Additional headlights .............................................. 5.13
Adjusting beam height ............................................ 1.57
Adjusting the driver's position .................... 1.13 - 1.14
Air conditioning .......................................... 3.09
¬3.22
Air vents ........................................................ 3.02 - 3.03
Airbag ........................................................... 1.15
¬1.20
Anti-lock braking system ........................................ 2.20
Anti-pollution (advice) ............................... 2.06
¬2.08
Anti-theft system (switch) ....................................... 2.02
Ashtrays .................................................................... 3.32
Automatic gearbox (use) ............................. 2.10
¬2.12
Automatic gearbox selector lever .............. 2.10¬2.12
BBattery ................................................. 4.10 - 5.19 - 5.20
Bodywork (maintenance) ............................. 4.12 - 4.13
Bonnet ...................................................................... 4.02
Brake fluid ................................................................ 4.08
Bulbs (changing) ......................................... 5.10
¬5.18
Buzzer (lights on) ......................................... 1.04 - 1.56
CCapacity of mechanical components .......... 4.07 - 4.09
Catalytic converter (special points) ........................ 2.04
Catalytic converter ................................................... 2.04
Central door locking .......................... 1.02 - 1.03 - 1.05
Changing a wheel .................................................... 5.05
Changing the bulbs ..................................... 5.10
¬5.18
Child booster seat ....................................... 1.23¬1.32
Child safety ................. 1.04 - 1.24¬1.36 - 3.25 - 3.28
Children ........... 1.04 - 1.19 - 1.24¬1.36 - 3.25 - 3.28
Cigarette lighter ........................................................ 3.32CClock ......................................................................... 1.37
Control instruments .................................... 1.42
¬1.52
Controls ........................................................ 1.38¬1.41
Coolant ..................................................................... 4.09
Courtesy lights .............................................. 3.23 - 3.24
Courtesy mirrors ...................................................... 3.26
Cruise control - speedlimiherer ................. 2.21
¬2.26
DDashboard ............................ 0.04
¬0.06 - 1.38¬1.41
Deactivating front passenger airbags ........... 1.34 - 1.35
De-icing: windscreen .............. 3.05 - 3.06 - 3.10 - 3.17
rear screen ................................................ 1.61
Demisting: windscreen ........... 3.05 - 3.06 - 3.10 - 3.17
rear screen ............................................. 1.61
Dimensions ............................................................... 6.15
Dipstick ........................................................ 4.03
¬4.06
Direction indicators ..... 1.62 - 5.10 - 5.12 - 5.14 - 5.16
Door locking ................................................ 1.03
¬1.06
Doors .............................................................. 1.04 - 1.05
Driver's layout ............................................. 1.50
¬1.52
Driving ......................................................... 2.02¬2.30
Driving position .......................................... 1.38¬1.41
EElectronic stability program: ESP ................ 2.27 - 2.28
Emergency spare wheel ........................................... 5.02
Engine (technical specifications) ............................ 6.05
Engine immobiliser ....................................... 1.07 - 1.08
Engine oil .................................................... 4.03
¬4.07
Engine specifications ............................................... 6.05
Environment ............................................................. 2.09
ESP: Electronic stability program ................ 2.27 - 2.28
Exterior temperature ................................................ 1.37