Coolant RENAULT PULSE 2012 1.G Owners Manual


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0-14Illustrated table of contents
HR12DDR ENGINE MODEL
JVO0032X
1\f Bra\be and clutch* fluid reservoir (P\f8-18,P\f8-19)
— Right-Hand Drive (RHD) model
2\f Engine drive belts (P\f8-15)
3\f Engine oil filler cap (P\f8-10)
4\f Air cleaner (P\f8-20)
5\f Bra\be and clutch* fluid reservoir (P\f8-18, P\f8-19) — Left-Hand Drive (LHD) model
6\f Fuse/fusible lin\b box (P\f8-26)
7\f Window washer fluid reservoir (P\f8-22)
8\f Engine oil dipstic\b (P\f8-10)
9\f Radiator cap (P\f8-8)
10\f Battery (P\f8-23)
11\f Engine coolant reservoir (P\f8-9)
*: For Manual Transmission (MT) Model
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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0-16Illustrated table of contents
HR15DE ENGINE MODEL
JVC0118\f
1. Eng\bne dr\bve belts (P.8-15)
2. Brake and clutch* flu\bd reservo\br (P.8-18,P.8-19)
— R\bght-Hand Dr\bve (RHD) model
3. Eng\bne o\bl f\bller cap (P.8-10)
4. A\br cleaner (P.8-20)
5. Brake and clutch* flu\bd reservo\br (P.8-18, P.8-19)
— Left-Hand Dr\bve (LHD) model 6. Fuse/fus\bble l\bnk box (P.8-26)
7. W\bndow washer flu\bd reservo\br (P.8-22)
8. Eng\bne o\bl d\bpst\bck (P.8-10)
9. Rad\bator cap (P.8-8)
10. Battery (P.8-23)
11. Eng\bne coolant reservo\br (P.8-9)
*: For Manual Transm\bss\bon (MT) Model
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2-14Instruments and controls
CAUTION:
Do not continue driving if the alternator belt is
loose, broken or missing.
Door open warning light (if e\fuipped)
\bhen the ignition switch is in the “ON” position, the
door open warning light illuminates if any of the doors
are open or not closed securely.
Electric power steering warning light
\bhen the ignition switch is in the “ON” position, the
electric power steering warning light illuminates. After
starting the engine, the electric power steering warning
light turns off. This indicates the electric power
steering system is operational.
If the electric power steering warning light illuminates
while the engine is running, it may indicate the electric
power steering system is not functioning properly and
may need servicing. Have the electric power steering
system checked by a RENAULT dealer.
\bhen the electric power steering warning light
illuminates with the engine running, the power assist
to the steering will cease operation but you will still
have control of the vehicle. At this time, greater
steering efforts are re\fuired to operate the steering
wheel, especially in sharp turns and at low speeds.
(See “Electric power steering system” (P.5-35) .)
Engine oil pressure warning light
\bhen the ignition switch is in the “ON” position, the
engine oil pressure warning light illuminates. After
starting the engine, the engine oil pressure warning
light turns off. This indicates that the oil pressure
sensors in the engine are operational.
If the engine oil pressure warning light illuminates or
blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate that
the engine oil pressure is low.
Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible. Stop the
engine immediately and call a RENAULT dealer.
CAUTION:
.Running the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light illuminated could
cause serious damage to the engine.
. The engine oil pressure warning light is not
designed to indicate a low oil level. The oil
level should be checked using the dipstick.
(See “Engine oil” (P.8-10) .)
High temperature warning light (red)
\bhen the ignition switch is in the “ON” position, the
high temperature warning light illuminates and then
turns off. This indicates that the high temperature
sensor in the engine coolant system is operational.
CAUTION:
If the high temperature warning light illuminates
while the engine is running, it may indicate the
engine temperature is extremely high.
Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible. If the vehicle is overheated, continuing vehicle
operation may seriously damage the engine.
(See “If your vehicle overheats” (P.6-10) for the
immediate action required.)
Intelligent Key system warning light (if
e\fuipped)
After the ignition switch is placed in the “ON” position,
this light comes on for about 2 seconds and then turns
off.
This light illuminates or blinks as follows:
. The light blinks in yellow when the door is closed
with the Intelligent Key left outside the vehicle and
the ignition switch in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Make sure that the Intelligent Key is inside the
vehicle (for model without vehicle information
display) .
. The light blinks in green when the Intelligent Key
battery is running out of power. Replace the
battery with a new one (for model without vehicle
information display) . See “Battery” (P.8-23) .
. The light illuminates in yellow when it warns of a
malfunction with the electrical steering lock
system or the Intelligent Key system.
If the warning light illuminates in yellow while the
engine is stopped, it may be impossible to free the
steering lock or to start the engine. If the light comes
on while the engine is running, you can drive the
vehicle. However in these cases, contact a RENAULT
dealer for repair as soon as possible.
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2-16Instruments and controls
Water-in-fuel-filte\or warning light (for
\fiesel engine mo\fel)
\bf the water-in-fuel-filt\oer warning light illuminates while
the engine is running, \frain the water from the fuel filter
promptly. (See “Fuel filter (\fiesel engine mo\fel)” (P.8-
15) .)
CAUTION:
Continuing vehicle operation without properly
draining could cause serious damage to the
engine.
\bND\bCATOR L\bGHTS
Cruise control on in\ficator light (if
equippe\f)
The cruise control on in\ficator light in\ficates the
activation of the cruise control system.
When the cruise control main switch is turne\f on, the
in\ficator light will illuminate, in\ficating the cruise
control system is in the stan\fby mo\fe. (See “Cruise
control” (P.5-28) .)
Cruise control/spee\f limiter set in\fi-
cator light (if equippe\f)
The cruise control/spee\f limiter set in\ficator light
in\ficates the status of the cruise control system.
When the vehicle spee\f is controlle\f by the cruise
control/spee\f limiter system, the in\ficator light illumi-
nates.
\bf the cruise control/spee\f limiter set in\ficator light
blinks while the engine is running, or while \friving, it
may in\ficate the cruise control/spee\f limiter system is not functioning properly an\f may nee\f servicing. Have
the system checke\f, an\f if necessary repaire\f, by a
RENAULT \fealer promptly. (See “Cruise control” (P.5-
28) an\f “Spee\f limiter (if equippe\f for Europe)” (P.5-
26) .)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) off
in\ficator light (if equippe\f)
The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) off in\ficator
light illuminates when the ESP off switch is pushe\f to
the “OFF” position.
When the ESP off switch is pushe\f to the “OFF”
position, the ESP system is turne\f off.
\bf the ESP off in\ficator light an\f slip in\ficator light
illuminate while the engine is running or while \friving, it
may in\ficate the ESP system is not functioning
properly an\f may nee\f servicing. Have the system
checke\f, an\f if necessary repaire\f, by a RENAULT
\fealer promptly. (See “Electronic Stability Program
(ESP) System (if equippe\f for Europe)” (P.5-25) .)
Front fog lights in\ficator light (if
equippe\f)
The front fog lights in\ficator light illuminates when the
front fog lights are on. (See “Fog light switch” (P.2-
32) .)
Front passenger air bag status light (if
equippe\f)
The front passenger air bag status light locate\f on the
instrument panel will illuminate when the front passen-
ger air bag is turne\f off with the front passenger air
bag switch. When the front passenger air bag is turne\f
on, the front passenger air bag status light will turn off. For more \fetails, see “Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS)” (P.1-25) .
Glow plug in\ficator light (\fiesel engine
mo\fel)
When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position, the
glow plug in\ficator light illuminates an\f turns off after
the glow plugs have warme\f up.
\bf the glow plugs have alrea\fy warme\f up, the glow
plug in\ficator flashes briefly an\f then turns off.
High beam in\ficator light
The high beam in\ficator light illuminates when the
hea\flight high beam is “ON”. The in\ficator turns off
when the low beam is selecte\f. (See “Hea\flight an\f
turn signal switch” (P.2-29) .)
Low temperature in\ficator light (green)
*
The low temperature in\ficator light illuminates when
the engine coolant temperature is low.
When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position, the
low temperature in\ficator light illuminates an\f then
turns off after the engine coolant has warme\f up.
\bf the low temperature in\ficator light stays illuminate\f
after the engine has sufficiently warme\f up, it may
in\ficate the low temperature sensor in the engine
coolant system is not functioning properly an\f may
nee\f servicing. Have the system checke\f, an\f if
necessary repaire\f, by a RENAULT \fealer promptly.
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4-4Heater and air conditioner, and audio system
OPERATING TIPS (for auto\fatic air con\bi-
tioner)
JVI0023X
JVH0186XLeft-Hand Drive (LHD) model*When the engine coolant te\fperature an\b outsi\be air
te\fperature are low, the air flow fro\f the foot outlets
\fay not operate. However, this is not a \falfunction.
After the coolant te\fperature war\fs up, the air flow
fro\f the foot outlets will operate nor\fally.
The sensors
*Aan\b*B, locate\b on the instru\fent
panel, help \faintain a constant te\fperature. Do not
put anything on or aroun\b the sensors.
*: The illustration is for the Left-Han\b Drive (LHD)
\fo\bel. For the Right-Han\b Drive (RHD) \fo\bel, the layout will be the opposite.
MANUAL AIR CONDITIONER
SAA3121
1. Rear win\bow \befogger switch (if equippe\b) (See
“Defogger switch” (P.2-35) .)
2. Fan spee\b control “
” \bial
3. “A/C” (Air Con\bitioner) button (if equippe\b)
4. Air flow control \bial
5. Te\fperature control \bial
6. Air intake lever (Outsi\be air circulation “
”
/Air recirculation “”)
To turn off the heater an\b air con\bitioner, turn the fan
spee\b control “
” \bial to the “0” (off) position.
Controls
Outside air circulation:
Move the air intake lever to the “
” position. The air
flow is \brawn fro\f outsi\be the vehicle.
Air recirculation:
Move the air intake lever to the “
” position. The air
flow is circulate\b insi\be the vehicle. Air flow control:
Turn the air flow control \bial to change the air flow
\fo\be.
— Air flows fro\f the center an\b si\be
ventilators.
— Air flows fro\f the center an\b si\beventilators an\b foot outlets.
— Air flows \fainly fro\f the foot outlets.
— Air flows fro\f the \befogger an\b footoutlets.
— Air flows \fainly fro\f the \befogger outlets.
Fan speed control:
Turn the fan spee\b control “
” \bial clockwise to
increase the fan spee\b.
Turn the fan spee\b control “
” \bial counterclock-
wise to \becrease the fan spee\b.
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Vehicle \fecurity ..................\c..................\c..........................\c..................\c..... 5-38
Col\b weather \briving ..................\c..................\c..................\c..................... 5-38 Battery ..................\c..................\c..................\c..................\c..................\c..... 5-39
Engine coolant ..................\c..................\c.....................\c..................\c..... 5-39 Tire equipment ..................\c..................\c...............................\c.......... 5-39
Special winter equipment ..................\c..................\c..................\c.... 5-39
Parking brake ..................\c..................\c.....................\c..................\c..... 5-39
Corro\fion protection ..................\c..................\c.....................\c.......... 5-39
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HR12DE engine model (for Indonesia, Brunei,
Singapore) :km/h (MPH)
1st 39 (24)
2nd 72 (4\f)
3rd 10\f (66)
4th 143 (\b9)
\fth — (—)
HR12DE engine model (for Central and South
America, and Caribbean countries): km/h (MPH)
1st 39 (24)
2nd 71 (44)
3rd 10\f (6\f)
4th 133 (\b3)
\fth — (—)
HR12DDR engine model (for Europe): km/h (MPH)
1st 47 (29)
2nd \b6 (\f3)
3rd 127 (79)
4th 171 (106)
\fth — (—)K9K engine model:
km/h (MPH)
1st 36 (22)
2nd 6\f (41)
3rd 92 (\f7)
4th 126 (7\b)
\fth — (—)The Idling Stop System activates to prevent unneces-
sary fuel consumption, exhaust emissions and noise.
.
When you stop the vehicle, the engine is turned
off automatically.
. When you start the vehicle again, the engine is
turned on automatically.
CAUTION:
When the vehicle is moved with the engine
stopped by the system on a downhill grade
(approximately 2km/h or more) , depress the
brake pedal quickly because the engine restarts
automatically. This may lead to an accident.
NOTE:
Idling Stop System will not activate under the
following conditions
.when the engine is kept idling without any driving
after the engine is turned on.
. when the engine coolant temperature is low.
. when the battery capacity is low.
. when the battery temperature is low or extremely
high.
. when the vehicle is moved.
. when a negative pressure booster decreases.
. when the engine hood is opened with the engine
running.
. when the engine is turned on with the engine hood
open.
. when the steering wheel is operated.
. when Idling Stop System indicator blinks at a low
speed.
. when the accelerator pedal is depressed.
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IDLING STOP SYSTEM (if equipped
for Thailand)
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The Stop/Start System is designed to prevent
unne\fessary fuel \fonsumption, e\bhaust emissions,
and noise during a journey:
.When the vehi\fle \fomes to rest the engine is
automati\fally stopped.
. The engine is then automati\fally restarted before
you are ready to drive away.
CAUTION:
At the end of the journey the engine must be
stopped and ignition switch be turned off. Lock
the vehicle as normal. Turning the ignition OFF
will shut down all electrical systems. Failure to
do this may result in a flat battery.
NORMAL OPERATION
The Stop/Start System stops the engine and will
automati\fally restart the engine. The Stop/Start
indi\fator light is shown in the meter.
The Stop/Start System will automati\fally stop
the engine when all the following \fonditions
are valid.
For MT model
.The shift lever is in Neutral position.
. The \flut\fh pedal is fully released.
. The vehi\fle speed is below about 2 km/h (1
MPH) .
. The driver’s seat belt is fastened.
. The Intelligent Key is in the vehi\fle.
. The driver’s door is \flosed.
For CVT model
. The sele\ftor lever is in the "D" (Drive) or "N"
(Neutral) position. .
The brake pedal is depressed.
. The vehi\fle is stopped.
. The driver’s seat belt is fastened.
. The driver’s door is \flosed.
NOTE:
The following conditions must also be satisfied
before the engine is automatically stopped. If
the engine does not stop this does not indicate a
malfunction in the system:
. The engine coolant temperature is at normal
operating levels.
. The vehicle has driven some distance since
engine start.
. The battery voltage and temperature are
within normal levels.
. The hood is closed.
. The steering wheel is not being turned.
. The system is not in front defogger mode.
(automatic air conditioner)
. The mode dial is not in front defogger mode.
(manual air conditioner)
. The rear window defogger is not operated.
NOTE:
The engine will not restart if the brake pedal is
released while the Stop/Start System is acti-
vated under the following condition:
. The selector lever is in the "P" (Park) position
(for CVT model) .
When the Stop/Start System indi\fator light is
displayed the engine starts running automa-
ti\fally under at least one of the following
\fonditions.
.The \flut\fh pedal is depressed (for MT model) .
. The brake pedal is released with the sele\ftor lever
in the "D"(Drive) or "N"(Neutral) position (for CVT
model) .
. The sele\ftor lever is pla\fed in the "L"(Low) ,
"D"(Drive) or "R"(Reverse) position from the "N"
or "P" position (for CVT model) .
. The driver’s seat belt is unfastened, or the driver’s
door is open (for CVT model) .
. The brake pedal is repeatedly pressed (to maintain
vehi\fle braking performan\fe) .
. The brake pedal is strongly depressed and then
released with the sele\ftor lever in the "P" (Park)
position, resulting in de\freased va\fuum pressure
of the brake booster (for CVT model) .
. The battery voltage be\fomes low (due to ele\ftri\fal
load from other vehi\fle systems like headlights,
heaters, et\f., or au\biliary devi\fes \fonne\fted to the
12 volt so\fket inside the vehi\fle) .
. The vehi\fle speed is above about 2 km/h (1
MPH) .
. The system is in front defogger mode. (automati\f
air \fonditioner)
. The mode dial is in front defogger mode. (manual
air \fonditioner)
. The rear window defogger is operated.
NOTE:
The following conditions will prevent the Stop/
Start System from automatically restarting the
engine. Starting the engine by the ignition
switch is then necessary:
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STOP/START SYSTEM (if equipped
for Europe)
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BATTERY
If the battery is not f\flly charge\b \b\fring extremely col\b
weather con\bitions, the battery fl\fi\b may freeze an\b
\bamage the battery. To maintain maxim\fm efficiency,
the battery sho\fl\b be checke\b reg\flarly. For \betails,
see “Battery” (P.8-23) of this man\fal.
ENGINE COOLANT
If the vehicle is to be left o\ftsi\be witho\ft anti-freeze,
\brain the cooling system, incl\f\bing the engine block.
Refill before operating the vehicle. For \betails, see
“Changing engine coolant” (P.8-9) of this man\fal.
TIRE EQUIPMENT
1. If yo\f have snow tires installe\b on the front/rearwheels of yo\fr vehicle, they sho\fl\b be of the same
size, loa\bing range, constr\fction an\b type (bias,
bias-belte\b or ra\bial) as the rear/front tires.
2. If the vehicle is to be operate\b in severe winter con\bitions, snow tires sho\fl\b be installe\b on all
fo\fr wheels.
3. For a\b\bitional traction on icy roa\bs, st\f\b\be\b tires may be \fse\b. However, some co\fntries, provinces
an\b states prohibit their \fse. Check local, state
an\b provincial laws before installing st\f\b\be\b tires.
Skid and traction capabilities of studded
snow tires, on wet or dry surfaces, may be
poorer than that of non-studded snow tires.
4. Snow chains may be \fse\b if \besire\b. Make s\fre they are the proper size for the tires on yo\fr
vehicle an\b are installe\b accor\bing to the chain
man\ffact\frer’s instr\fctions. (See “Tire chains”
(P.8-34) .)
SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT
It is recommen\be\b that the following items be carrie\b
in the vehicle \b\fring the winter:
.A scraper an\b stiff-bristle\b br\fsh to remove ice
an\b snow from the win\bows.
. A st\fr\by, flat boar\b to be place\b \fn\ber the jack to
give it firm s\fpport.
. A shovel to \big the vehicle o\ft of snow\brifts.
PARKING BRAKE
When parking in the area where the o\ftsi\be tempera-
t\fre is below 08C (328F) , \bo not apply the parking
brake to prevent it from freezing. For safe parking:
.Place the selector lever in the “P” (Park) position
(A\ftomatic Transmission (AT)/Contin\fo\fsly Vari-
able Transmission (CVT) mo\bel) .
. Place the shift lever in the “1” (1st) or “R”
(Reverse) position (Man\fal Transmission (MT)
mo\bel) .
. Sec\frely block the wheels.
CORROSION PROTECTION
Chemicals \fse\b for roa\b s\frface \beicing are extremely
corrosive an\b will accelerate corrosion an\b the
\beterioration of \fn\berbo\by components s\fch as the
exha\fst system, f\fel an\b brake lines, brake cables,
floor pan an\b fen\bers.
In the winter, the underbody must be cleaned
periodically. For additional information, see
“Corrosion protection” (P.7-5) of this manual.
For a\b\bitional protection against r\fst an\b corrosion,
which may be req\fire\b in some areas, cons\flt a
RENAULT \bealer.
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6-10In case of emergency
Do not attempt to start the engine by p\fshing the
vehicle\b
CAUTION:
.Automatic Transmission (AT)/Continuously
Variable Transmission (CVT) model cannot
be started by pushing. Attempting to do so
may cause damage to the transmission.
. Three-way catalyst equipped model should
not be started by pushing. Attempting to do
so may cause damage to the catalyst.
. Never try to start the engine by towing.
When the engine starts, the forward surge
could cause the vehicle to collide with the
towing vehicle.
. Stop/Start (Idling Stop) System equipped
model cannot be started by pushing the
vehicle.
WARNING:
.Never continue driving if your vehicle over-
heats. Doing so could cause a vehicle fire.
. Never open the hood if steam is coming out.
. Never remove the radiator cap while the
engine is hot. If the radiator cap is removed
when the engine is hot, pressurized hot
water will spurt out and possibly cause
burning, scalding or serious injury.
. If steam or coolant is coming from the
engine, stand clear of the vehicle to prevent
getting burned.
. Be careful not to allow your hands, hair,
jewelry or clothing to come into contact with,
or to get caught in the cooling fan or drive
belts. The engine cooling fan will start at any
time.
If yo\fr vehicle is overheating (indicated by the high
temperat\fre indicator) , or if yo\f feel a lack of engine
power, detect \fn\fs\fal noise, etc\b, take the following
steps:
1\b Safely move the vehicle off the road away from traffic\b
2\b T\frn on the hazard indicator flasher lights\b
3\b Apply the parking brake\b
4\b A\ftomatic Transmission (AT)/Contin\fo\fsly Vari- able Transmission (CVT) model: Move the selector
lever to the “P” (Park) position\b
Man\fal Transmission (MT) model: Move the shift
lever to the “N” (Ne\ftral) position\b
DO NOT STOP THE ENGINE . 5\b Open all windows\b
6\b T\frn off the air conditioner\b Set the temperat\fre
control to maxim\fm hot and fan control to
maxim\fm speed\b
7\b Get o\ft from the vehicle\b
8\b Vis\fally inspect and listen for steam or coolant escaping from the radiator before opening the
hood\b Wait \fntil no steam or coolant can be seen
before proceeding\b
9\b Open the engine hood\b
10\b Vis\fally inspect if the cooling fan is r\fnning\b
11\b Vis\fally inspect the radiator and radiator hoses for leakage\b
If the cooling fan is not r\fnning or the coolant is
leaking, stop the engine\b
12\b After the engine cools down, check the coolant level in the reservoir with the engine r\fnning\b Do
not open the radiator cap.
13\b Add coolant to the reservoir if necessary\b
Have yo\fr vehicle inspected/repaired at a RENAULT
dealer\b
PUSH STARTING IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS
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