service interval RENAULT MEGANE 2005 X84 / 2.G Owners Manual

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TRIP COMPUTER AND WARNING SYSTEM (continued)
Examples of selections Interpreting the display selectedc) Mileage before oil change/serviceDistance before the next service.
There are several scenarios:
 remaining mileage less than 900 miles (1,500 km)or next service due within
two months. The SERVICE DUE message is displayed along with the
Ê
symbol on the trip computer (while Mileage before service is displayed,\
or
for 15 seconds).
 mileage before service equal to 0 miles/km or date of service reached.
The message “SERVICE DUE” is displayed when the “mileage before oil
change” display is selected accompanied by the trip computer symbol
Ê
flashing continuously across all of the trip computer pages.
Resetting the display after service in accordance with the maintenance
schedule
The mileage before oil change/service must only be reset after a service\
in
accordance with the recommendations in the Warranty and Services booklet.
If you decide to change the oil more frequently, do not reset this data each
time the oil is changed. This prevents the replacement interval from bei\
ng
exceeded for other parts included in the maintenance schedule.
To reset the service distance display, press the reset button for about
10 seconds until the fixed service distance display appears.
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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.
On completion of 600 miles
(1,000 km) you may use your
vehicle normally. However, it is
only after 1,800 miles (3,000 km)
have been covered that you may
reasonably expect full performance.
Service intervals: refer to the
vehicle’s Warranty and Services
booklet. ■
Diesel version
For the first 900 miles (1,500 km) ,
do not exceed 2,500 rpm. After
completing 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
accelerate hard while the engine is
still cold and do not let the engine
over-rev.
Service intervals: refer to the
vehicle’s Warranty and Services
booklet.
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SPECIAL FEATURES OF PETROL VERSIONS
If you notice any of the above faults,
have the necessary repairs carried
out as soon as possible by your
RENAULT Dealer.
These faults may be avoided by
regularly taking your vehicle to your
RENAULT Dealer at the intervals
specified in your Warranty and
Services booklet.
Starting faults
To avoid damaging the catalytic
converter, 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 starting fault .
If the fault cannot be identified, do
not continue to try to start the
engine, contact a RENAULT Dealer.
The following operating conditions
should be avoided:

low fuel level warning light is lit,

are not approved by RENAULT.
Or operating faults such as:
fuel or spark plug disconnected
resulting in the engine misfiring
and bucking while driving,

may cause the catalytic converter to
overheat and thus reduce its
efficiency, or destroy it and cause
heat damage to the vehicle .
Do not park the vehicle or
run the engine in locations
where combustible
substances or materials such
as grass or leaves can come into
contact with the hot exhaust system.
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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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LEVELS (continued)
Brake fluid level
This should be checked frequently,
and immediately if you notice even
the slightest loss in braking
efficiency.
Level 1
The level normally goes down at the
same time as the brake shoe wear,
but, it must never go below the MIN
warning level.
Due to the fact that it is difficult to
access, we recommend that you
have it checked and if necessary,
have the brake fluid level topped up
by a specialist. Filling
After any operation on the hydraulic
circuit, a specialist must replace the
brake fluid.
Only use fluids approved by
RENAULT’s Technical Department
(and taken from a sealed container).
Replacement interval
Refer to the Warranty and Services
booklet for your vehicle.
Take care when working in
the engine compartment as
the engine cooling fan may
start to operate at any
moment without warning.
Risk of injury.
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