oil change RENAULT SANDERO 2012 Owners Manual

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ELF has developed a complete range of lubricants for RENAULT:
f engine oils
f manual and automatic gearbox oils
Benefiting from the research applied to Formula 1,
lubricants are very high-tech products.
Updated with the help of RENAULT’s technical
teams, this range is perfectly compatible with the
specific features of the brand’s vehicles.
f ELF lubricants enhance
your vehicle’s performance significantly.
RENAULT recommends approved ELF lubricants for oil changes and top-ups.
Contact your RENAULT Dealer or visit www.lubrifiants.elf.com
Warning: to ensure the engine operates optimally, the use
of a lubricant may be restricted to certain vehicles. Please
refer to your maintenance document.
RENAULT recommends ELF

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control instruments ............................... (up to the end of the DU)
instrument panel ................................... (up to the end of the DU)
warning lights ........................................ (up to the end of the DU)
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Tableau de bord : témoins lumineux (B90 - L90 Ph2 - F90 Ph2 - R90 Ph2\
- Dacia)
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xAnti-lock braking warning
light
This light comes on when the ignition is
switched on and goes out within three
seconds. If it lights up when you are
driving, it indicates a fault in the anti -
lock braking system. Braking will then
be as normal, without the ABS system:
contact an approved dealer urgently.
]Front passenger air bag de-
activation warning light.
Refer to the information on “Child
Safety” in Section 1.
çSeat belt reminder light
This warning light goes out to
let you know that the seat belt has been
correctly fastened.
Warning lights
mDipped beam headlight tell -
tale light
oMain beam headlight tell-tale
light
#Engine oil change warning
light
This lights up on the instrument panel
when an oil change is required.
Change the oil or have it changed as
soon as possible.
Only the distance travelled between two
oil changes is taken into account; the
time interval between two oil changes
is not.
The oil should always be changed
when the first threshold is reached, i.e.
either the distance travelled or the inter-
val specified in your vehicle’s mainte -
nance document. This means you may
have to change the oil before the warn-
ing light comes on.
Refer to the information on the “Oil
change” in Section 4.
W ARNING LIGHTS (1/3)
The presence and operation of the warning lights DEPEND ON THE EQUIPMENT\
AND COUNTRY.
A
If no lights or sounds are ap-
parent, this indicates a fault
in the instrument panel. This
indicates that it is essential
to stop immediately (as soon as traf-
fic conditions allow). Ensure that the
vehicle is correctly immobilised and
contact an approved Dealer.
Instrument panel A
The û warning light re-
quires you to stop immedi -
ately, for your own safety,
as soon as traffic conditions allow.
Switch off the engine and do not re-
start it. Contact an approved Dealer.

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Sommaire 4 (B90 - Dacia)
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Section 4: Maintenance
Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2
Engine oil level: general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4
Engine oil level: topping up/filling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5
Engine oil change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.6
Levels: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.7
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.7
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.8
windscreen washer reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.8
Power-assisted steering fluid reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.9
Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.10
Tyre pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.11
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.12
Bodywork maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.13
Interior trim maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.16

4.4
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Niveau huile moteur : généralités (B90 - L90 Ph2 - F90 Ph2 - R\
90 Ph2 - Dacia)
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It is normal for an engine to use oil for
lubrication and cooling of moving parts
and it is sometimes necessary to top up
the level between oil changes.
However, contact your approved dealer
if more than 0.5 litres is being con -
sumed every 600 miles (1,000 km) after
the running in period.
Oil change frequency: check the oil
level from time to time and certainly
before any long journey to avoid the
risk of damaging your engine.
The vehicle must be parked on level
ground and the engine should have
been switched off for some time before-
hand to obtain an accurate reading.
Engine oil level: general information
ENGINE OIL LEVEL: general information
Reading the oil level
– Remove dipstick 1 and wipe with a
clean, lint-free cloth;
– push in the dipstick as far as it will
go;
– take out the dipstick again;
– read the level: it should never fall
below minimum mark B or exceed
maximum mark A.
Once the level has been read, push the
dipstick in as far as it will go.
A
B
1
Exceeding the maximum engine
oil level
The oil level should only be read with
the dipstick as explained above.
If the oil level exceeds the maximum
level, do not start your vehicle and
contact an approved dealer.
Under no circumstances
must maximum fill level
A be exceeded: risk of
damage to the engine and
catalytic converter.
Consult your approved dealer at
once if you notice an abnormal or
repeated drop in any of the fluid
levels.
In order to prevent splashback, it is
recommended that a funnel be used
when topping up/filling with oil.

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4.6
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Niveau huile moteur : appoint / remplissage (B90 - L90 Ph2 - Dacia)
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Engine oil change
ENGINE OIL LEVEL: topping up/filling (2/2)
Oil change
S e r v i c e i n t e r v a l : r e f e r t o t h e
Maintenance Service Booklet for your
vehicle.
Average capacities for oil change oil
filter included.
(for information)
1.2 16V engines: 4.00 litres
1.4 engines : 3.30 litres
1.6 engines : 3.30 litres
1.6 16V engines: 4.80 litres
1.5 dCi engines : 4.10 litres
Engine oil grade
Refer to the Maintenance Service
Booklet for your vehicle.
Filling: take care when
topping up the oil that
no oil drips onto engine
components - risk of fire.
Remember to refit the cap securely
as there is a risk of fire if oil splashes
onto hot engine components.
Engine oil change: if you
are changing the oil when
the engine is hot, be careful
not to scald yourself if the
oil overflows.
The engine may be hot
during operations in close
proximity. In addition, the
engine cooling fan may
come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.
Consult an approved dealer at once
if you notice an abnormal or re -
peated drop in any of the fluid levels.
Resetting the alert after an oil
change
(depending on the vehicle)
If you change the oil yourself, you will
need to reset the oil change warning.
To do this, after switching on the igni -
tion, for ten seconds you must:
– Depress the accelerator pedal fully,
– with your foot on the accelerator, de-
press the brake pedal three times in
succession.
Reinitialisation is complete when the
# indicator light goes out. If this is
not the case, repeat the operation.
Special case : if you change the oil
before the oil change interval exceeded
warning is displayed, it will also be nec-
essary to reset the display. In this case,
the
# warning light comes on for
approximately 5 seconds to confirm the
reset.
Never run the engine in an
enclosed space as exhaust
gases are poisonous.

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Anomalies de fonctionnement (B90 - U90 - L90 Ph2 - F90 Ph2 - R90 Ph2 - \
Dacia)
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OPERATING FAULTS (4/5)
On the road POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO
Whistling Roof aerial poorly positioned. Position the aerial.
The engine overheats. The coolant
temperature indicator light comes
on. Engine cooling fan not working.
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and
contact an approved dealer.
Coolant leaks. Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and
check the coolant reservoir: it should con -
tain fluid. If there is no coolant, consult an
approved dealer as soon as possible.
The oil change warning light remains
lit after an oil change. Warning not reset after oil change.
Reset the warning after changing the oil;
refer to the information on “Resetting the
warning after an oil change” in Section 4.
Radiator: If there is a significant lack of coolant, remember that it must never be topped up using cold coolant while
the engine is very warm. After any procedure on the vehicle which has involved even partial draining of the cooling
system, it must be refilled with a new mixture prepared in the correct proportions. Reminder: only products approved
by the Technical Department may be used for this purpose.

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Index (B90 - Dacia)
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AlphAbeticAl index (3/4)
lights ...................................................................... 1.49 → 1.51
additional ..................................................................... 5.15
adjustment ................................................................... 1.51
lights: adjusting ...................................................................... 1.51
brake lights ....................................................... 5.16 – 5.17
dipped beam headlights ...................................... 1.49, 5.14
direction indicators .............................................. 1.52, 5.14
fog lights ............................................................. 1.50, 5.15
hazard warning ............................................................ 1.52
main beam headlights ......................................... 1.49, 5.14
reversing lights .................................................. 5.16 – 5.17
side lights ............................................................ 1.49, 5.14
locking the doors .......................................................... 1.4, 1.6
M
maintenance: bodywork ......................................................... 4.13 → 4.15
interior trim ........................................................ 4.16 – 4.17
mechanical ....................... 4.4, 4.7 → 4.9, 4.12, 6.8 → 6.13
mileage before service ....................................... 6.8 → 6.13
methods of restraint in addition to the front seat belts ..............
1.15 → 1.18, 1.20
mirrors ........................................................................\
....... 3.13
O
oil change ........................................................................\
.... 4.6
opening the doors ................................................................ 1.6
operating faults ...................................................... 5.34 → 5.38
overspeed buzzer .............................................................. 1.43
p
paintwork maintenance ................................................................ 4.13
reference ........................................................................ 6.2
power-assisted steering .............................................. 2.11, 4.9power-assisted steering pump
.............................................4.9
practical advice ............................... 1.58, 5.2 – 5.3, 5.7 → 5.38
puncture ............................................................. 5.3, 5.9 – 5.10
R
radio fitting a radio ................................................................ 5.32
radio frequency remote control/key use ................................................................................. 1.2
rear bench seat .................................................................. 3.18
rear parcel shelf ................................................................. 3.21
rear screen demisting ............................................ 1.37, 1.42, 1.54, 3.7
rear view mirrors ................................................................ 1.35
remote control door locking unit ................................1.2 → 1.4
replacement parts ................................................................ 6.7
reverse gear selecting ....................................................................... 2.10
roof bars ........................................................................\
.... 3.20
roof rack roof bars ....................................................................... 3.20
running in ........................................................................\
..... 2.2
S
seat belts ............................................................... 1.14 → 1.20
service sheets .......................................................... 6.8 → 6.13
signals and lights .................................................... 1.49 – 1.50
speakers location ........................................................................ 5.32
special features of diesel versions .......................................2.5
special features of petrol vehicles ....................................... 2.4
starting ........................................................................\
2.2 – 2.3
starting the engine ............................................................... 2.3
steering wheel adjustment ................................................................... 1.10
storage compartment .............................................. 3.15 – 3.16