engine coolant RENAULT MEGANE 2005 X84 / 2.G Owners Manual

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INSTRUMENT PANEL (continued)
The presence and operation of the indicator lights described below depen\
d on the vehicle equipment and country.
9 Warning light
This lights up when the engine is
started and goes out after a few
seconds.
It can light up with other
warning lights or messages on
the instrument panel.
If it comes on when the vehicle
is being driven, it is advisable to
visit your RENAULT Dealer as
soon as possible.
10 Coolant temperature indicator
During normal operation, the
needle should be located before
zone a.
Under harsh operating conditions
the needle may approach this
zone.
This is not serious unless the
ûwarning light comes on,
accompanied by a message on
the instrument panel and a beep.
11gFront fog light indicator
light
fRear fog light indicator
light
kDipped beam headlights
warning light
áMain beam headlight
indicator light
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INSTRUMENT PANEL (continued)
The presence and operation of the indicator lights described below depend\
on the vehicle equipment and country.
8êEngine immobiliser
indicator light
Refer to the information
on the engine immobiliser in
Section 1.
9 Warning light
This lights up when the engine is
started and goes out after a few
seconds. It can light up with
other warning lights or messages
on the instrument panel.
If it comes on when the vehicle
is being driven, it is advisable to
visit your RENAULT Dealer as
soon as possible.
10 Coolant temperature indicator
In normal use, the needle should
be outside area a. Under severe
conditions, the needle may enter
this area. This is not serious
unless the
ûwarning light
comes on, accompanied by a
message on the instrument panel
and a beep.
11gFront fog light indicator
light
fRear fog light indicator
light
kDipped beam headlights
warning light
áMain beam headlight
indicator light
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Section 4: Maintenance
Bonnet ........................................................................\
..............................................................................................4.02 - 4.03
Engine oil level/Oil change
........................................................................\
.......................................................4.04 ➟4.07
Levels : Engine coolant
........................................................................\
....................................................... .....................4.08
brake fluid
........................................................................\
....................................................... ............................4.09
Windscreen/headlight washer reservoir
........................................................................\
...............................4.10
Filters
........................................................................\
....................................................... ...................................................4.10
Battery
........................................................................\
....................................................... ..................................................4.11
Bodywork maintenance
........................................................................\
....................................................... ........4.12 - 4.13
Interior trim maintenance
........................................................................\
....................................................... ................4.14
4.01
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LEVELS
Frequency for checking coolant level
Check the coolant level regularly
(very severe damage is likely to be
caused to the engine if it runs out of
coolant).
If topping up is required, only use
products approved by RENAULT’s
Technical Department:
- anti-freeze protection;
- anti-corrosion protection of thecooling system. Replacement interval
Refer to the Warranty and Services
booklet for your vehicle.
Coolant level
The level
when cold should be
between the MIN and MAX marks
on the expansion bottle 1.
Top this level up when coldbefore it
reaches the MIN mark.
Consult your RENAULT Dealer at
once if you notice an abnormal or
repeated drop in any of the fluid
levels.
No operations should be
carried out on the cooling
circuit when the engine is
hot.
Danger of burns.
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OPERATING FAULTS (continued)
On the open road CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION
 Abnormal white smoke from the exhaust. Mechanical fault: damaged cylinder
head gasket. Stop the engine.
Contact a RENAULT Dealer.
 Vibrations. Tyres not inflated to correct pressures,
incorrectly balanced or damaged.Check tyre pressures. If this is not the
problem, have them checked by a
RENAULT Dealer.
 Coolant boiling in the expansion
bottle. Mechanical fault: cylinder head gasket
blown, faulty coolant pump. Stop the engine.
Contact a RENAULT Dealer.
Engine cooling fan not working. Check appropriate fuse, otherwise contact a RENAULT Dealer.
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OPERATING FAULTS (continued)
On the open road CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION
Coolant circuit fault. Contact a RENAULT Dealer.
 Smoke under the bonnet. Short circuit. Stop, switch off the ignition,
disconnect the battery.
- is slow to go out or remains litwhen accelerating. Low oil pressure. Stop: contact a RENAULT Dealer.
- at idle speed, Low oil pressure. Consult the nearest RENAULT Dealer.
 The oil pressure warning light
comes on:
- while turning or braking, The level is too low. Add engine oil (refer to the engine oil -
Top-up/Filling information in
section 4).
Faulty spark plugs, incorrect electrode
gaps.Contact a RENAULT Dealer.
 Unstable idle speed or the engine stalls. Poor compression (spark plugs,
ignition, air leak). Contact a RENAULT Dealer.
Fuel supply fault. Check the fuel level.
 Loss of engine power. Clogged air filter. Replace the cartridge.
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OPERATING FAULTS (continued)
On the open road CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION
- weak or dead battery. Recharge or replace the battery.
 Steering wheel hard to turn: - assistance overheating, Leave to cool.
 The engine overheats. The coolant
temperature warning light comes on
(or the indicator needle is in the red
area). Coolant pump: belt stretched or
broken.
Engine cooling fan not working.
Stop the vehicle and switch off the
engine. Contact a RENAULT Dealer.
Coolant leaks. Check the condition of hoses and clips.
Check the expansion bottle: it should
contain coolant. If it does not, top it up
(once it has cooled). Take care not to
scald yourself. This action is only
temporary: contact your RENAULT
Dealer as soon as possible.
Radiator: never fill a hot radiator with cold coolant if a considerable quantity h\
as been lost. After any operation
on the vehicle which has involved even partial draining of the cooling s\
ystem, it must be refilled with a new
mixture prepared in the correct proportions. Reminder: only products app\
roved by RENAULT’s Technical
Department may be used for this purpose.
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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
AABS ........................................................................\
.... 2.22 - 2.23
Accessories ............................................................\
.............. 5.25
Accessories socket ............................................................... 3.29
Additional lights .................................................................. 5.12
Additional methods of restraint .............................. 1.25 ➟ 1.31
in addition to the front seat belts ........................ 1.25 ➟ 1.28
in addition to the rear seat belts ...................................... 1.29
lateral restraint device ..................................................... 1.30
Adjusting the driving position ............................................ 1.21
Air conditioning ...................................................... 3.04 ➟ 3.16
Air vents .................................................................... 3.02 - 3.03
Airbag .................................................. 1.25 ➟ 1.31 - 1.41 - 1.42
Anchorage points (location) ................................................ 3.34
Anti-lock braking system: ABS ................................. 2.22 - 2.23
Ashtray ................................................................\
................. 3.29
Audible and visual signals .................................................. 1.81
Automatic transmission (use) ................................. 2.34 ➟ 2.37
Automatic transmission selector lever ................... 2.34 ➟ 2.37
B Battery ............................................................ 4.11 - 5.20 ➟ 5.22
Bonnet ........................................................................\
4.02 - 4.03
Brake fluid ........................................................................\
... 4.09
Brief overview ...................................................................... 0.02
Bulbs ..................................................................\
...... 5.09 ➟ 5.17
Buzzer (lights on) ...................................................... 1.09 - 1.83
C Caravan ................................................................\
.... 6.06 ➟ 6.15
Catalytic converter .................................................... 2.06 - 2.07
Changing a wheel ................................................................ 5.05
Changing gear ................................................ 2.09 - 2.34 ➟ 2.37
Child restraint systems .............................................. 1.32 - 1.42
Child safety ...................................................... 1.02 - 1.06 - 1.28 - 1.32➟ 1.42 3.17 - 3.18 - 3.22
Children ......... 1.02 - 1.06 - 1.28- 1.32 ➟ 1.42 3.17 - 3.18 - 3.22
Cigarette lighter ................................................................... 3.29
Clock ..................................................................\
.................. 1.78
Control instruments .................................................. 1.48 ß 1.77
Controls ...............................................................\
..... 1.44 ➟ 1.47
Coolant ................................................................\
................. 4.08 C
Courtesy lights ............................................... 3.24 - 5.15 ➟ 5.17
Cruise control .......................................................... 2.28 ➟ 2.31
Cruise control/Speed limiter ................................... 2.25 ➟ 2.31
D Dashboard ..............................................................\
.. 1.44 ➟ 1.47
Deactivating front passenger airbags .................................. 1.41
Demisting: rear window ................................................. 3.04 - 3.13 - 3.14
windscreen ............................................................. 3.05 - 3.14
Dimensions .............................................................\
............. 6.18
Dipstick ...................................................................... 4.04 - 4.07
Door locking .................................................. 1.07 - 1.11 ➟ 1.14
Door mirrors .............................................................. 1.79 - 1.80
Doors/luggage compartment ......................... 1.09 ➟ 1.14 - 3.32
Driving ................................................................\
..... 2.02 ➟ 2.37
Driving position ...................................................... 1.44 ➟ 1.47
E Electric windows ..................................................... 3.17 ➟ 3.20
Electronic Stability Program: ESP ....................................... 2.19
Emergency brake assist ........................................................ 2.24
Emergency key ................................................ 1.02 - 1.03 - 1.11
Emergency spare wheel ....................................................... 5.02
Emission control (advice) ........................................ 2.11 ➟ 2.13
Engine (technical specifications) ........................................ 6.05
Engine immobiliser ................................................... 1.15 - 1.16
Engine oil ........................................................................\
..... 4.07
Engine specifications ........................................................... 6.05
Engine Start/Stop button ........................................... 2.03 - 2.05
Environment ............................................................\
............ 2.14
ESP: Electronic Stability Program ....................................... 2.19
Exterior temperature ............................................................ 1.78
F Faults (operating faults) .......................................... 5.31 ➟ 5.38
Filter: air filter ........................................................................\
..... 4.10
exhaust particle filter ....................................................... 2.08
oil filter ........................................................................\
..... 4.07
Fog lights (headlights) ............................................... 1.84 - 5.12
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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
RReplacement parts ............................................................... 6.19
Replacing a bulb ...................................................... 5.09 ➟ 5.17
Reservoir: fuel (capacity) ..................................................... 1.89
Reverse gear (selecting) ....................................................... 2.09
Roof racks ........................................................................\
..... 3.35
Running in ........................................................................\
... 2.02
S Seat belts .................................................................. 1.21 ➟ 1.24
Side indicator lights ............................................................ 5.14
Signals and lights .................................................... 1.82 ➟ 1.84
Speakers (location) .............................................................. 5.24
Special feature of diesel vehicles ........................................ 2.07
Special feature of diesel vehicles with particle filter ............................................................ 2.08
Special feature of petrol vehicles ........................................ 2.06
Speed limiter ........................................................... 2.25 ➟ 2.27
Starting the engine .................................................... 2.03 - 2.05
Steering wheel (adjusting) ................................................... 1.43
Storage compartments ................................... 3.25 ➟ 3.28 - 3.33
Sun visor ........................................................................\
...... 3.21
Sunroof ...................................................................... 3.22 - 3.23
Switching off the engine ..................................................... 2.05
T Tanks and reservoirs:
brake fluid ........................................................................\
4.09
coolant ................................................................\
.............. 4.08
windscreen washer .......................................................... 4.10
Technical specifications .......................................... 6.02 ➟ 6.17
Temperature control ................................................ 3.04 ➟ 3.16 T
Time ....................................................................\
................. 1.78
Tool kit ........................................................................\
......... 5.03
Towing (breakdown) .................................................. 5.28 - 5.29
Towing (towing a caravan) .................................................. 5.30
Towing hitches .......................................................... 5.28 - 5.29
Towing weights .......................................................... 6.06 - 6.15
Traction control: ASR. ............................................... 2.20 - 2.21
Transporting objects
in the luggage compartment ............................................ 3.34
Trip computer .......................................................... 1.66 ➟ 1.77
Tyre Pressure Monitor ............................................. 2.15 ➟ 2.18
Tyre pressures .......................... 0.04 ➟ 0.07 - 2.15 ➟ 2.18 - 5.07
Tyres .............................. 0.04 - 0.07 - 2.15 ➟ 2.18 - 5.06 ➟ 5.08
V Vanity mirrors ...................................................................... 3.21
Variable Power Assisted Steering ....................................... 2.09
Vehicle identification .............................................. 6.02 ➟ 6.04
Ventilation .............................................................\
... 3.02 ➟ 3.16
W Warning lights .......................................................... 1.48 ➟ 1.77
Washing ..................................................................... 4.12 - 4.13
Weights ...................................................................... 6.06 - 6.17
Wheelbrace .............................................................\
............. 5.03
Wheels (safety) ......................................................... 5.06 ➟ 5.08
Windscreen ..............................................................\
............ 3.20
Windscreen washers ...................................... 1.86 ➟ 1.88 - 4.10
Wiper blades ........................................................................\
5.26
Wipers ..................................................................\
.... 1.86 ➟ 1.88
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