catalytic converter RENAULT ESPACE 2016 5.G Owners Manual

2.10
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;
– using leaded petrol;
– using fuel or lubrication additives which are not approved.
Or operating faults such as:
– faulty ignition, running out of fuel or disconnected spark plugs resulting
in the engine misfiring or cutting 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 Document.
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.

4.6
Engine oil grade
Refer to the Maintenance Service
Booklet for your vehicle.
Never run the engine in an
enclosed space as exhaust
gases are poisonous.
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.
Consult your approved Dealer at
once if you notice an abnormal or
repeated drop in any of the fluid
levels.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL: topping up, filling (2/2)/OIL CHANGE
Exceeding the maximum
engine oil level
Under no circumstances
must the maximum fill level
be exceeded: risk of damage to the
engine and catalytic converter.
If the oil level exceeds the maximum
level, do not start your vehicle and
contact an approved Dealer.
Oil change
Service interval: refer to the
Maintenance Service Booklet for your
vehicle.
Oil change capacity
Please refer to the maintenance docu-
ment for your vehicle, or contact an au-
thorised dealer.
Always check the engine oil level using
the dipstick, as explained previously (it
should never fall below the minimum
level, or be over the maximum level on
the dipstick).
When working in the engine
compartment, ensure that
the windscreen wiper stalk
is in the park position.
Risk of injury.
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.

7.1
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (1/5)
A
ABS ....................................................................\
...2.26 → 2.37
accessories.............................................................\
........... 5.26
accessories socket ................................................... 3.29, 3.50
adaptive cruise control...........................................2.56 → 2.62
additional air conditioning ....................................... 3.12 – 3.13
additional methods of restraint .....................1.27 → 1.30, 1.33
side protection ............................................................. 1.32
to the rear seat belts ........................................1.27 → 1.31
adjusting your driving position ........................................... 1.23
advice on antipollution ....................................................... 2.21
air bag.................................................................\
...1.27 → 1.33
activating the front passenger air bags ........................ 1.57
deactivating the front passenger air bags .................... 1.55
air conditioning ........................................................3.7 → 3.14
air vents .....................................................................3.4 → 3.6
anti-corrosion check ..............................................6.14 → 6.18
anti-corrosion protection .................................................... 4.14
anti-lock braking system: ABS ...............................2.26 → 2.37
antipollution advice .................................................................\
......... 2.21
armrest: front ..................................................................\
............ 3.26
ashtray ................................................................\
............... 3.29
assisted parking............................... 2.63 → 2.66, 2.69 → 2.72
automatic gearbox (use) ........................................2.74 → 2.79
automatic gearbox selector lever...........................2.74 → 2.79
automatic trunk lid .................................................3.37 → 3.41
B
battery.................................................................\
.... 4.10 – 4.11 troubleshooting ................................................. 5.23 – 5.24
blind spot warning signal .......................................2.41 → 2.43
blind spot: warning signal ......................................2.41 → 2.43
bonnet..................................................................\
....... 4.2 – 4.3
brake fluid ........................................................................\
.... 4.8 bulbs
changing ..........................................................5.15 \
→ 5.18
C
catalytic converter................................................... 2.10 – 2.11
central door locking ........................................1.8 → 1.10, 1.14
changing a bulb .....................................................5.15 → 5.18
changing a wheel.................................................... 5.10 – 5.11
changing gear ...............................................2.12, 2.74 → 2.79
child restraint/seat .............................1.35 – 1.36, 1.38 → 1.54
child safety................1.2, 1.13, 1.35 – 1.36, 1.38 → 1.54, 3.16
child seats..........................................1.35 – 1.36, 1.3\
8 → 1.54
children .......................................................... 1.35 – 1.36, 1.36
children (safety) ................................................. 1.2, 1.13, 3.16
cigar lighter ........................................................................\
3.29
cleaning: inside the vehicle .............................................. 4.16 – 4.17
clock ..................................................................\
................ 1.81
closing the doors .....................................................1.8 → 1.13
control instruments ................................................. 1.70 – 1.71
controls ................................................................... 1.58 – 1.59
coolant ................................................................\
................. 4.7
courtesy light ...................................... 3.21 – 3.22, 5.19 – 5.20
courtesy mirrors ................................................................. 3.23
cruise control ................................... 2.46 → 2.48, 2.52 → 2.55
cruise control-speed limiter.............. 2.46 → 2.48, 2.52 → 2.55
customised vehicle settings .............................................. 1.80
customising the vehicle settings ....................................... 1.80
D
dashboard...............................................................\
1.58 – 1.59
daytime running lights..................................................\
...... 1.88
dimensions .............................................................\
............. 6.4
display ..........................................................1.60 → 1.69, 3.49
doors...................................................................\
... 1.11 → 1.14
driver assistance....................................................2.2\
6 → 2.72