brake fluid RENAULT MEGANE 2000 X64 / 1.G Owners Manual

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RENAULT
recommends
Forallpetrolengines,
LPG and multi-valve only.
ENGINE
MANUAL GEARBOX
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
POWER STEERING
BRAKE FLUID
ELF ELITE Premier Plus 5W30
Fuel economy and protecting the environment.
Other types of lubricant approved by RENAULT
may be used in petrol or diesel engines:
ELF ULTIMATE 5W40
ELF ELITE Premier Plus 10W40
ELF ELITE Prestige 15W40
TRANSELF TRJ 75W80
RENAULTMATIC D3 SYN
RENAULTMATIC D2
FRELUB 650Universal use
Standard use
Flexible driving
All types
All types
All types
All typesACEA : A3/B3/B4
ACEA : A3/B3
ACEA : A2/B2
API : GL5
DEXRON III
DEXRON II
DOT 4ACEA : A1/B1
(Performance
A3/B3/B4)
ELF recommends its lubricants as approved by RENAULT. For more information, go to www.elf-lub.com

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1.39
INSTRUMENT PANEL(continued)
The presence and operation of the warning lights described below depend on the vehicle equipment and country.
9Not used.
Handbrake “on” and
brake circuit fault
warning light
This lights up when the
handbrake is applied and then
goes out again.
If it lights up under braking at
the same time as STOP warning
light comes on, it indicates that
the fluid level is low in one of
the circuits. Press the button.
10Lights linked to the function
and/or failure of the automatic
gearbox.
Refer to the information on the
proactive automatic gearbox in
section 2.11Warning light for
monitoring exhaust gas
For vehicles equipped
with this option, the light
comes on when the ignition
isswitchedonandgoesout
within 3 seconds.
• If it remains lit, consult your
Renault Dealer as soon as
possible.
• If it flashes, reduce the
engine speed until the light
stops flashing. Consult your
Renault Dealer as soon as
possible.
Refer to the information on
anti-pollution, fuel economy
and driving in section 2.11Anti-lock brake
warning light
This lights up when
the ignition is switched on and
goes out within 3 seconds. If it
lights up when you are driving,
it indicates an incident in the
anti-lock braking system.
Braking will then occur
normally, without the anti-lock
system.
Consult your Renault Dealer as
soon as possible.

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4.01
Section 4: Maintenance
Bonnet ..................................................................................................................................................... 4.02 - 4.03
Engine oil level/Oil change ................................................................................................................ 4.04
¬4.07
Levels: Power-assisted steering pump ............................................................................................................ 4.08
Coolant .................................................................................................................................................. 4.09
Brake fluid ............................................................................................................................................ 4.10
Windscreen/headlight washer reservoirs ...........................................................................................4.11
Air filter ............................................................................................................................................................. 4.12
Hood maintenance ............................................................................................................................................ 4.13
Bodywork maintenance ......................................................................................................................... 4.14 - 4.15
Interior trim maintenance ................................................................................................................................ 4.16

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4.10
LEVELS(continued)
Brake fluid level
This should be checked frequently,
especially if you notice even the
slightest loss in braking efficiency.
Level1
It is normal for the level to drop as
the brake pads become worn but it
should never fall below the“MIN”
line.Topping up
After any operation on the
hydraulic circuit, a specialist must
replace the brake fluid.
Only use Renault-approved fluids
taken from a sealed container.
Intervals between fluid changes
Refer to the servicing booklet for
your vehicle.
Take care when working
in the engine compartment
as the engine cooling fan
maycutinatanymoment
without warning.

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
AABS: anti-lock braking system .................... 2.16 - 2.17
Accessories .............................................................. 5.24
Additional driving lights ........................................ 5.11
Adjusting beam height ........................................... 1.50
Adjusting the front seats ........................................ 1.10
Adjusting your driving position ............................ 1.12
Air bag ....................................................... 1.15
¬1.20
Air conditioning ........................................ 3.19¬3.23
Air vents ....................................................... 3.15 - 3.16
Anti-lock braking system: ABS ................... 2.16 - 2.17
Anti-pollution (advice) ............................. 2.06
¬2.08
Ashtrays ................................................................... 3.27
Attachments (towing) ............................................. 5.28
Audible and visual warnings ................................. 1.47
Automatic door locking when driving .................. 1.06
Automatic gearbox (use) ........................... 2.19
¬2.21
Automatic transmission selector lever .... 2.19¬2.21
BBattery ............................................. 4.12 - 5.18
¬5.20
Bonnet ........................................................... 4.02 - 4.03
Brake fluid ............................................................... 4.10
Brief overview ......................................................... 0.02
Bulbs (replacement) .................................. 5.09
¬5.15
Bulbs .......................................................... 5.09¬5.15
Buzzer (lights on) ......................................... 1.05 - 1.48
CCatalytic converter (features of petrol versions) .. 2.04
Catalytic converter (special points) ....................... 2.04
Changing a wheel ..................................... 5.02
¬5.05
Changing gear ........................................................... 2.05
Child booster cushion/seats ..................... 1.21
¬1.27
Child restraint system .............................. 1.21¬1.27
Child safety .......................... 1.02 - 1.21¬1.27 - 3.25
Cigarette lighter ....................................................... 3.27
Clock ............................................................. 1.43 - 1.44
Closing the electric hood ............................ 3.10 - 3.11
Closing the hood manually ...................... 3.03
¬3.05CControls ...................................................... 1.28
¬1.31
Coolant ...................................................................... 4.09
Courtesy lights ................................... 3.11 - 3.12 - 5.14
DDashboard ................................................... 1.28
¬1.31
De-icing the windscreen ......................................... 1.51
Demisting: Rear screen ............................................ 1.51
Windscreen ............................................ 1.51
Dimensions ............................................................... 6.04
Dipstick .......................................................... 4.04 - 4.05
Direction indicators ..... 1.47 - 5.09 - 5.10 - 5.12 - 5.13
Door locking ............................................... 1.02
¬1.06
Doors ........................................................... 1.02¬1.06
Driver's layout ............................................ 1.28¬1.31
Driving ........................................................ 2.02¬2.21
Driving module (computer) ...................... 1.40¬1.42
EElectric door locking ................................. 1.02
¬1.06
Electric hood .............................................. 3.09¬3.14
Electric hood opening ................................... 3.12 - 3.13
Emergency brake assistance .................................... 2.18
Emergency spare wheel ........................................... 5.02
Engine (technical specifications) ............................ 6.05
Engine immobiliser ....................................... 1.07 - 1.08
Engine oil ................................................... 4.04
¬4.07
Engine specifications ............................................... 6.05
Environment ............................................................. 2.09
Exterior temperature ................................................ 1.43
External lighting and signals .................... 1.47
¬1.50
FFilters ........................................................................ 4.12
Fitting a radio ................................................ 5.22 - 5.23
Fog lights (headlight) ............................................... 5.11
Front seat belt pretensioners ................................... 1.15
Front seats (adjusting) ............................................. 1.10

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
PPaintwork (maintenance) .............................. 4.14 - 4.15
Paintwork (reference) ............................................... 6.02
Power steering .......................................................... 2.05
Power steering pump ............................................... 4.08
Practical advice ............................................ 5.02
¬5.35
Puncture ....................................................... 5.02¬5.05
RRadio (pre-fitting) .......................................... 5.22 - 5.23
Radio frequency remote control ................. 1.02
¬1.04
Radio installation .......................................... 5.22 - 5.24
Radio remote control (batteries) .............................. 5.21
Rear screen (demisting) ........................................... 1.51
Rear-view mirrors .......................................... 1.45 - 1.46
Replacement parts .................................................... 6.07
Replacing a bulb .......................................... 5.09
¬5.15
Reverse gear .............................................................. 2.05
Roadbox ........................................................ 3.29
¬3.32
Running in ................................................................ 2.02
SSeat belts ...................................................... 1.12
¬1.20
Side-mounted repeaters ........................................... 5.13
Ski flap ...................................................................... 3.34
Speakers (location) ........................................ 5.22 - 5.23
Starting the engine ................................................... 2.03
Steering wheel (adjusting) ....................................... 1.46
Storage compartments .............................................. 3.28
Sun visor ................................................................... 3.14
System for cutting off fuel in the event
of a severe impact ................................................ 5.29
TTanks and reservoirs:
Brake fluid reservoir ............................................ 4.10
Coolant capacity ................................................... 4.09
Fuel (capacity) ........................................... 1.53 - 1.54
Headlight washer bottle ....................................... 4.11
Windscreen washer bottle ................................... 4.11Technical specifications .............................. 6.02
¬6.07
Time ................................................................ 1.43 - 1.44
Tool kit (wheelbrace/jack ...) ................................... 5.03
Towing (attachments) ............................................... 5.28
Towing (breakdown) ...................................... 5.26 - 5.27
Towing a caravan ..................................................... 6.06
Towing hitches ......................................................... 5.26
Towing weights ......................................................... 6.06
Turning circle ........................................................... 6.04
Tyre pressures ................................................ 0.04 - 5.07
Tyres ............................................................. 5.06
¬5.08
VVanity mirror ............................................................ 3.14
Vehicle identification .................................... 6.02 - 6.03
Vehicle identification plates ......................... 6.02 - 6.03
Ventilation .................................................... 3.15
¬3.23
WWarning and indicator lights ..................... 1.32
¬1.42
Washing ......................................................... 4.13 - 4.15
Weights ..................................................................... 6.06
Wheelbrace ............................................................... 5.03
Wheels (safety) ............................................ 5.06
¬5.08
Window winder ............................................ 3.24 - 3.25
Windows ........................................................ 3.24 - 3.25
Windscreen ............................................................... 3.14
Windscreen washer ....................................... 1.52 - 4.11
Windscreen wipers (blades) .................................... 5.25
Windscreen wipers .................................................. 1.52
Wiper blades ............................................................. 5.25