service interval RENAULT ESPACE 2012 J81 / 4.G Owners Manual

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Ordinateur de bord : paramètres de voyage (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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TrIP cOMPUTer: trip settings (3/4)
The display of information shown below dePends On THe VeHIcLe eQUIPMenT and cOUnTrY.
examples of selections Interpreting the display selected
SERVICE DUE
c) Oil change interval Distance remaining until the next oil change (displayed in miles/kilometres and
months), then when the time nears, several scenarios are possible:
–
distance/time remaining less than 900 miles (1,500 km) or one month: the mes-
sage “oil change due” is displayed;
–
distance/time remaining 0 km/milesor service date reached : the message
“change oil soon” is displayed, accompanied by the
Ê and ú warning lights.
The vehicle requires an oil change as soon as possible.
nB: depending on the vehicle, the interval between oil changes varies according to the driving style (frequent driving at low
speed, door-to-door journeys, extensive use at idle speed, towing a trailer etc.). The distance remaining until the next oil change
can therefore decrease more quickly in some cases than the actual distan\
ce travelled.
The oil change intervals are independent of the vehicle’s maintenance schedule: please refer to your vehicle’s Maintenance
Service Booklet.
resetting: to reset the oil change interval, press and hold one of the display reset buttons for approximately 10 seconds until
the display shows the interval permanently.

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Rodage (X81 - Renault)
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Running in
RUNNING IN
– Petrol version
For the first 600 miles (1,000 km), do
not exceed 78 mph (130 km/h) in the
highest gear, or 3,000 to 3,500 rpm.
You may only expect top performance
from your vehicle after 1,800 miles
(3,000 km).
Service intervals: please refer to your
vehicle’s maintenance document. –
Diesel version
For the first 900 miles (1,500 km) ,
do not exceed 2,500 rpm. After com -
pleting this mileage you may drive
faster, although you may only expect
top performance after approximately
3,600 miles (6,000 km).
During the running in period, do not ac-
celerate hard while the engine is still
cold and do not let the engine over-rev.
Service intervals: please refer to your
vehicle’s maintenance document.

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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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filter oil filter ............................................................. (current page)
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Niveau huile moteur : appoint/remplissage (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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oil change
Service intervals: please refer to your
vehicle’s maintenance document.
Average capacities for oil change oil
filter included.
(for information)
2.0 t engine : 5.40 litres
engine 2.0 dCi : 8.20 litres
engine oil grade
Refer to the Maintenance Service
Booklet for your vehicle.
enGIne oIL LeVeL: topping up/filling (2/2)
engine oil change: if you
are changing the oil when
the engine is hot, be careful
not to scald yourself if the
oil overflows.
Filling: take care when
topping up the oil that
no oil drips onto engine
components - risk of fire.
Remember to refit the cap securely
as there is a risk of fire if oil splashes
onto hot engine components.
Never run the engine in an
enclosed space as exhaust
gases are poisonous.
Consult your approved Dealer at
once if you notice an abnormal or
repeated drop in any of the fluid
levels.
The engine may be hot
when carrying out opera -
tions in close proximity. In
addition, the engine cooling
fan can come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.

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Levels
coolant
LeVeLS (1/4)
Coolant
With the engine switched off and on
level ground, the level when cold must
be between the MINI and MAXI marks
on reservoir 1.
Top this level up when cold before it
reaches the MINI mark. Checking intervals
Check the coolant level regularly
(very severe damage is likely to be
caused to the engine if it runs out of
coolant).
If the level needs to be topped up, only
use products approved by our Technical
Department which ensure:
–
protection against freezing;
– anticorrosion protection of the cool -
ing system.
No operations should be
carried out on the cooling
circuit when the engine is
hot.
Risk of burns.
1
Consult your approved Dealer at
once if you notice an abnormal or
repeated drop in any of the fluid
levels.
Replacement intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Service
Booklet for your vehicle.

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power-assisted steering pump
LeVeLS (2/4)
Power-assisted steering
pump 2
Checking intervals:
Refer to the Maintenance Service
Booklet for your vehicle.
Level
With the engine switched off and cold,
and on level ground, the level must be
visible between the MInI and MAXI
levels on reservoir 2.
For topping up or refilling with oil, use
products approved by our Technical
Department.
The engine may be hot
during operations in close
proximity. In addition, the
engine cooling fan may
come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.
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tanks and reservoirs brake fluid ........................................................ (current page)
levels: brake fluid ........................................................ (current page)
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brake fluid
LeVeLS (3/4)
3
Brake fluid
This should be checked frequently,
and immediately if you notice even the
slightest loss in braking efficiency.
Top up with the engine switched off and
on level ground.
Level 3
It is normal for the level to drop as the
brake shoes become worn, but it must
never drop lower than the “MInI” warn-
ing line.
If you wish to check the disc and drum
wear yourself, you should obtain the
document explaining the checking pro-
cedure from our network or from the
manufacturer’s website.Filling
After any operation on the hydraulic cir-
cuit, a specialist must replace the fluid.
Only use fluids approved by our
Technical Department (and taken from
a sealed container).
Replacement intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Service
Booklet for your vehicle.
Consult your approved Dealer at
once if you notice an abnormal or
repeated drop in any of the fluid
levels.
The engine may be hot
during operations in close
proximity. In addition, the
engine cooling fan may
come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.

filterair filter ............................................................. (current page)
tanks and reservoirs: windscreen washer .......................................... (current page)
filter ........................................................................\
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filter oil filter ............................................................. (current page)
filter passenger compartment filter .......................... (current page)
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windscreen/headlight washer reservoir
Filters
LeVeLS (4/4)/FIL teRS
Windscreen/headlight washer
reservoir
Filling
Through cap 4.
Fluid
Water + special windscreen washer
fluid (antifreeze product in winter).
Jets
Use a flat-blade screwdriver to position
the windscreen washer jets.
Filters
The replacement of filter elements (air
filter, passenger compartment filter,
diesel filter, etc.) is scheduled in the
maintenance operations for your vehi -
cle.
Replacement intervals for filter el -
ements: refer to the Maintenance
Service Booklet for your vehicle.
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The engine may be hot
during operations in close
proximity. In addition, the
engine cooling fan may
come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.