coolant temperature RENAULT DUSTER 2016 Owners Manual

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WARNING LIGHTS (2/7)
A
DHandbrake “on” warning
light and brake circuit inci-
dent warning light
This comes on when the ignition is
switched on. If it comes on during brak-
ing or driving and, depending on the ve-
hicle, is accompanied by a beep, it in-
dicates that the fluid level in the circuit
is low; it may be dangerous to continue
driving – please contact an authorised
dealer.
ÒWarning light malfunction
(red or orange)
Urgent stop warning light (red)
This lights up when the ignition is
switched on and goes out as soon as
the engine is started. It lights up at the
same time as other warning lights, 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.
Warning light (orange)
This lights up when the ignition is
switched on and goes out as soon as
the engine is started. It may comes on
in conjunction with other warning lights
on the instrument panel.
It means you should drive very care-
fully to an authorised dealer as soon
as possible. If you fail to follow this rec-
ommendation, you risk damaging your
vehicle.ÔCoolant temperature warn-
ing light
It goes out as soon as the engine starts.
If this remains lit while driving and, de-
pending on the vehicle, is accompanied
by a beep, this means the engine is
overheating. Stop and allow the engine
to run at idle speed for a minute or two.
The temperature should drop. If not,
stop the engine. Let it cool down before
checking the coolant level. Contact an
authorised dealer if necessary.
The presence and operation of the warning lights DEPEND ON THE EQUIPMENT\
AND COUNTRY.

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OPERATING FAULTS (4/5)
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 the Technical Department may be used for this purpose.
On the road POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO
Whistling Roof aerial poorly positioned. Position the aerial.
The engine overheats. The coolant
temperature indicator light comes
on. Engine cooling fan not working. Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and
contact an approved dealer.
Coolant leaks. Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and
check the coolant reservoir: it should con-
tain fluid. If there is no coolant, consult an
approved dealer as soon as possible.
The oil change warning light remains
lit after an oil change. Warning not reset after oil change.
Reset the warning after changing the oil;
refer to the information in the paragraph on
the “On-board computer” in Section 1.