oil pressure 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.
2 Display
Engine oil level low warning
When starting the engine, the
display shows the engine oil
minimum level warning for 30
seconds. Refer to the information on
the Engine Oil Level in Section 4.
Trip computer
After 30 seconds, the display will
toggle depending on the trip
computer: refer to the information
on the Trip computer in Section 1. 3
Door/luggage compartment
warning light or multifunction
display (depending on vehicle)
q
Doors/luggage
compartment warning light Shows when an opening
element is open or not closed
properly.
OR
Multifunction display
This indicates when an opening
element is open or not closed
properly, as well as the tyre
pressures (see Tyre pressure
monitor in Section 2) and the gear
selected (for vehicles with an
automatic transmission). 4
Speedometer (mph or km/h)
Overspeed buzzer
Depending on the vehicle, a
buzzer sounds for approximately
10 seconds every 40 seconds, as
long as the vehicle is travelling in
excess of 72 mph (120 km/h).
îLPG mode operating
indicator
Refer to the specific
document for LPG vehicles.
éPreheating indicator
light (diesel version)
With the ignition
switched on, this light should
come on; it indicates that the
heater plugs are operating.
It goes out when preheating is
finished and the engine can start.
bRight-hand direction
indicator light
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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.
4àOil pressure indicator
light
It comes on when the
engine is started then goes out
after a few seconds. If it comes on when the vehicle is
being driven, accompanied by the
ûwarning light and a beep, it
is essential to stop and switch off
the ignition.
Check the oil level. If the level is
normal, there is another reason
for the warning light being lit.
Contact a RENAULT Dealer.
úBattery charge
indicator light
This comes on when the engine is
started then goes out as soon as
the engine is running.
If it comes on when the vehicle is
being driven, and is accompanied
by the
ûwarning light and a
beep, it indicates that the
electrical circuit is overcharged
or undercharged.
Stop and have the circuit checked. 4
dHandbrake on and brake
circuit fault warning
light
If this comes on when the vehicle is
being driven and is accompanied
by the
ûwarning light and
a
beep, it indicates that the fluid
level in the circuit is low or that
there is a braking system fault.
Stop as soon as traffic conditions
allow and contact a RENAULT
Dealer.
5 Fuel gauge
6
ìSpeed limiter and cruise
control indicator light
To understand how this
operates, see the information on
the Cruise control and Speed
limiter in Section 2.
Particle filter indicator
light
See Special features of
diesel vehicles with particle filter
in Section 2.
6 Low fuel level indicator
light
It goes out several seconds
after the engine is started.
If it lights up or remains lit, fill
up with fuel as soon as possible.
7
ûUrgent stop warning
light
It goes out as soon as the
engine starts.
It lights up with other warning
lights and/or a message, and is
accompanied by a beep.
It indicates that it is essential to
stop immediately (as soon as
traffic conditions allow).
8
êEngine immobiliser
system warning light
Refer to the information
on the engine immobiliser in
Section 1.
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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.
2 Information display
Engine oil level low warning
When starting the engine, the
display shows the engine oil
minimum level warning for 30
seconds. Refer to the information
on the Engine Oil Level in
Section 4.
Trip computer
After 30 seconds, the display will
switch to display the trip
computer: see Trip computer
information in Section 1. Other information displayed is:
- multimedia information, status
of the opening elements and the
tyre pressures (see Tyre Pressure
Monitor in Section 2) in area D4;
- the temperature in area D2;
- the time in area D3.
3 Automatic transmission display ;
this indicates the gear engaged
(depending on vehicle).
Speedometer (mph or km/h)
Overspeed buzzer
Depending on the vehicle, a
buzzer sounds for approximately
10 seconds every 40 seconds, as
long as the vehicle is travelling in
excess of 72 mph (120 km/h). 4úBattery charge indicator
light
This comes on when the engine is
started then goes out as soon as
the engine is running.
If it comes on when the vehicle is
being driven, and is accompanied
by the
ûwarning light and a
beep, it indicates that the
electrical circuit is overcharged
or undercharged.
Stop and have the circuit
checked.
éPreheating indicator
light (diesel version)
With the ignition switched
on , this light should come on; it
indicates that the heater plugs are
operating.
It goes out when preheating is
finished and the engine can start.
bRight-hand direction
indicator light
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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.
4çDriver’s seat belt
reminder warning light
It remains lit when the engine is
started, then when the car
reaches a speed of approximately
6 mph (10 km/h), it flashes and a
beep sounds for about 90
seconds.
dHandbrake on and brake
circuit fault warning
light
If this comes on when the vehicle
is being driven and is
accompanied by the
û
warning lightand a beep, it
indicates that the fluid level in
the circuit is low or that there is a
braking system fault. Stop as soon
as traffic conditions allow and
contact a RENAULT Dealer. 4
àOil pressure indicator
light
It comes on when the
engine is started then goes out
after a few seconds. If it comes on when the vehicle is
being driven, accompanied by the
ûwarning light and a beep, it
is essential to stop and switch off
the ignition.
Check the oil level. If the level is
normal, there is another reason
for the warning light being lit.
Contact a RENAULT Dealer.
5 Fuel gauge
6
îLPG mode operating
indicator
Refer to the specific
document for LPG vehicles.
Particle filter indicator
light
See Special features of diesel
vehicles with particle filter in
Section 2.
6ãPassenger airbag OFF
This warning light comes
on for several seconds
after the engine is started when
the front passenger airbags are
deactivated (depending on
vehicle).
Low fuel level warning
lightIt goes out several seconds
after the engine is started.
If it lights up or remains lit, fill
up with fuel as soon as possible.
7
ûUrgent stop warning
light
It goes out as soon as the
engine starts.
It lights up with other warning
lights and/or a message, and is
accompanied by a beep.
It indicates that it is essential to
stop as soon as traffic conditions
allow.
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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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