engine overheat RENAULT ESPACE 2012 J81 / 4.G Owners Manual
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Tableau de bord : afficheurs et indicateurs (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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InsTrUMenT P aneL: displays and indicators (continued)
coolant temperature
indicator 6
Under normal use, the level must be
below zone 6a . Under severe condi -
tions the needle may approach this
zone. This is not serious unless the
û warning light comes on, accom-
panied by the “engine overheating”
message on the instrument panel, a
beep, and the 6a warning light.
fuel gauge 7
The number of lit squares shows the re-
maining fuel level.
When it is at minimum, the bottom
square lights up and flashes. Then a
beep will be heard: refill as soon as
possible.
Information display 8
Depending on the vehicle, it includes:
– the time;
– the exterior temperature;
– radio information;
– navigation aid information.
86a
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Ordinateur de bord : messages d’alerte (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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TrIP cOMPUTer: warning messages (1/2)
These appear with the û warning light and require you to stop immediately, for your own safety, as soon as traffic
conditions allow. stop your engine and do not restart it. contact an approved dealer.
Examples of warning messages are given in the following pages. note: the messages appear on the display either individually
or alternately (when there are several messages to be displayed), and \
may be accompanied by a warning light and/or a beep.
Messages Interpretation of messages
« InJecTIOn faULT » Indicates that the vehicle has a serious engine fault.
« PUncTUre cHanGe TYre »Indicates a puncture in the tyre shown on the tyre pressure monitor disp\
lay.
« enGIne OVerHea TInG »Indicates that the engine is overheating.
« cHecK sTeerInG » Indicates a fault in the vehicle’s power-assisted steering.
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Essuie-vitre/lave-vitre avant (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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WIndscreen W asH/WIPe (2/2)
Windscreen washer,
headlight washers
With the ignition on, pull stalk 1 towards
you.
– Headlights off
The windscreen washer will be acti-
vated.
– Headlights on
The headlight washers will be acti -
vated at the same time.
1
a
Before washing the vehicle,
bring the stalk to position A
(park) to avoid the risk of
damage to the blades when
automatic wiping is activated.Before any action involving
the windscreen (washing
the vehicle, de-icing, clean -
ing the windscreen, etc.)
return stalk 1 to position a (park).
Risk of injury and/or damage.
When working in the engine
compartment, ensure that
the windscreen wiper stalk
is in the park position.
Risk of injury.
In frosty weather, make sure that
the wiper blades are not stuck by ice
(risk of motor overheating).
If the wipers do not work, contact an
approved dealer.
Keep an eye on the condition of the
blades. Replace the wiper blades as
soon as they begin to lose efficiency
(approximately once a year).
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Particularités des versions essence (X45 - H45 - X95 - B95 - D95 - R\
enault)
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Special features of petrol versions
SPEcIAL FEATURES OF PETROL vERSIONS
Do not park the vehicle or
run the engine in locations
where combustible sub -
stances or materials such
as grass or leaves can come into
contact with the hot exhaust system.
The following operating conditions
should be avoided:
– driving for long periods when the low
fuel level warning light is lit up,
– using leaded petrol,
– using fuel or lubrication additives
which are not approved.
Or operating faults such as:
– faulty ignition system, running out of
fuel or disconnected spark plugs re-
sulting in the engine misfiring or cut-
ting out when driving;
– loss of power,
may cause the catalytic converter to
overheat, reducing its efficiency which
may irreparably damage it and cause
heat damage to the vehicle. If you notice any of the above operating
faults, have the necessary repairs car-
ried out as soon as possible by an ap-
proved dealer.
These faults may be avoided by regu
-
larly taking your vehicle to an approved
Dealer at the intervals specified in the
Maintenance Service Booklet.
Starting problems
To avoid damaging the catalytic con -
verter, do not keep trying to start the
engine (using the start button, or by
pushing or towing the vehicle) without
having identified and corrected the
cause of the fault.
If the fault cannot be identified, do not
continue to try and start the engine, but
contact an approved dealer.
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Anomalies de fonctionnement (J81 - X84 - B84 - C84 - L84 - K84 - J84 - \
R84 - X91 - B91 - K91 - Renault)
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OPerA tInG FAuL tS (4/5)
On the road POSSIBLe cAuSeSWHAt tO DO
Steering becomes heavy. Assistance overheating.Consult an approved dealer.
The engine overheats. The coolant
temperature indicator is in the warn -
ing zone and the
® 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.
radiator: If there is a significant lack of coolant, remember that it must never be topped up using cold coolant while
the engine is very warm. After any procedure 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.