Get Maintenance Guide for Renault Megane SUV First Generation (1995-2002)

Section 4: Maintenance

Bonnet ..................................................................................................................................................... 4.02 - 4.03

Engine oil level / Oil change .............................................................................................................. 4.04 ¬ 4.07

Levels: Power-assisted steering pump ........................................................................................................... 4.08

Coolant ................................................................................................................................................ 4.09

Brake fluid .......................................................................................................................................... 4.10

Windscreen / headlight washer reservoirs ....................................................................................... 4.11

Filters ................................................................................................................................................................ 4.12

Battery ................................................................................................................................................................ 4.12

Bodywork maintenance ....................................................................................................................... 4.13 - 4.14

Interior trim maintenance ............................................................................................................................... 4.15

4.01

BONNET

2

1

To open the bonnet, pull handle 1.

Bonnet security lock

To unlock, lift catch 2.

Take care when working

in the engine compartment

as the engine cooling fan

may cut in at any moment

without warning.

4.02

BONNET (continued)

Any operation on, or

modification to, the fuel

supply system (computers,

wiring, fuel circuit, injector,

protective covers, etc.) is strictly

forbidden (except for qualified staff

from the Renault network) due to

the safety risks it may entail.

4

3

4

5

Lift the bonnet, release stay 4 from

its holder 3 and, for your own safety,

it is very important to fix it into

retainer 5 in the bonnet.

To close the bonnet, refit stay 4 in its

holder 3, grip the bonnet in the

middle and lower it down to 8

inches (20 cm) above the closed

position, then release. It will lock

automatically under its own weight.

Before closing the bonnet, ensure

nothing has been left in the engine

compartment.

Ensure it is correctly

locked.

4.03

ENGINE OIL LEVEL

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.

The squares which appear on the

display indicate the level. The

number of squares displayed

reduces as the oil level drops and

they are replaced by a dash: display

message 2.

Message 1

Level

satisfactory

However, consult your Renault

Dealer if more than 0.5 litre is being

To move to onboard computer

reading, press the button again.

Message 2

Level

display

function

consumed

every

625 miles

(1000 km) after the running in

period.

- When the minimum oil level is

reached, the dashes and the word

“Oil” flash and the word “OK”

disappears (display message 3)

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.

Message 3

Minimum

level

and the warning light

illuminates on the instrument

panel.

(flashing)

Reading the level on the instrument

panel

When ignition has been switched

on for approximately 30 seconds:

- if the level is correct, the display

will show the “oil ok”: message 1

It is vital to top up the oil as soon

as possible.

Reading the oil level

The car must be parked on level

ground and the engine should have

been switched off for some time

beforehand to obtain an accurate

reading.

Special note: To gain a more

precise indication of the level,

press the trip mileage reset button

or the information scroll button on

the onboard computer within

30 seconds.

The oil level can be read:

- on the instrument panel;

- using the dipstick.

4.04

ENGINE OIL LEVEL (continued)

B

Consult your RENAULT Dealer at

once if you notice an abnormal or

repeated drop in any of the fluid

levels.

A

C

B

A

Reading the level using the dipstick

- Take out the dipstick.

- Wipe the dipstick using a clean,

lint-free cloth.

- Push the dipstick in as far as it will

go. (For vehicles equipped with a

cap-type dipstick C, screw in the

cap as far as it will go.)

- Take out the dipstick again.

- Read the oil level again. It should

never fall below the minimum oil

level A or exceed the maximum

oil level B.

Take care when working

under the bonnet as the

engine cooling fan may cut

in at any moment.

4.05

ENGINE OIL LEVEL / OIL CHANGE (continued)

1

2

1

2

1.4 l 16V - 1.6 l 16V - 1.8 l 16V

1.9 l dTi - 1.9 l dCi

2.0 l 16V

Topping up/filling

- Unscrew the fuel filler cap 1.

- Top

up

the

level.

(For

The car must be parked on level

ground and the engine should be

cold (for instance, before the engine

is started up for the first time in the

day).

information,

the capacity

between the “minimum” and

“maximum” reading on the

dipstick 2 is between 1.5 and

2 litres depending on the engine).

- Wait for 2 minutes to allow the oil

to flow into the engine.

- Use the dipstick 2 to check the oil

level (as explained above).

Do not exceed the “max.” level and

do not forget to refit the cap 1.

4.06

ENGINE OIL CHANGE

Engine oil change

Engine oil grade

Frequency of changing: Refer to the

To find out which grade of oil to use,

see the Servicing booklet for your

vehicle.

Servicing booklet for your vehicle.

Change the oil more often if the

vehicle is subject to severe use.

Average capacities of oil change

(for information)

1.4 liter 16V engine : 4.9 litres

1.6 litre 16V engine : 4.9 litres

1.8 litre 16V engine : 4.75 litres

2.0 litre 16V engine : 5.3 litres

1.9 litre dTi engine : 4.8 litres

1.9 litre dCi engine : 4.8 litres

Oil filter included.

The oil filter should be replaced

periodically: consult the Servicing

booklet for your vehicle.

Engine oil change: If you

change the oil when the

engine is hot, be careful

to avoid sustaining burns

when the oil flows out.

Never run the engine in an

enclosed space as exhaust

fumes are poisonous.

Filling: Take care when

topping up the oil that no

oil drips onto engine

components: risk of fire.

Do not forget to refit the cap

securely as there is a risk of fire if

oil splashes onto hot engine

components.

Take care when working in

the engine compartment as

the engine cooling fan may

cut in at any moment

without warning.

Consult your Renault Dealer at

once if you notice an abnormal or

repeated drop in any of the fluid

levels.

4.07

LEVELS

A

B

2

1

Consult your Renault Dealer at

once if you notice an abnormal or

repeated drop in any of the fluid

levels.

Power assisted steering pump

The appearance and position of the

reservoir depends on the version

and equipment level of the vehicle.

Level

The correct level when cold should

be:

- visible between the Min. and Max.

marks on the reservoir 1.

- between A and B on the reservoir

gauge 2.

Frequency of changing

Refer to the servicing booklet for

your vehicle.

For topping up or refilling with oil,

use products approved by Renault’s

Technical Department.

Take care when working

in the engine compartment

as the engine cooling fan

may cut in at any moment

without warning.

4.08

LEVELS (continued)

Checking intervals

Frequency of oil change

Check the coolant level regularly.

(Very severe damage is likely to be

caused to the engine if it runs out of

coolant.)

Refer to the Servicing booklet for

your vehicle.

Average capacities of oil change

(for information)

If topping up is required, only use

products approved by Renault’s

Technical Department. This coolant

will provide:

- antifreeze protection;

- anti-corrosion protection of the

cooling system.

1.4 litre 16V engine : 6.0 litres

1.6 litre 16V engine : 6.0 litres

1.8 litre 16V engine : 7.4 litres

2.0 16V engine

: 7.6 litres

1

1.9 litre dTi engine : 7.3 litres

1.9 litre dCi engine : 7.3 litres

Engine coolant level

The level when cold should be

between the MIN and MAX marks

on the expansion bottle 1.

Top this level up when cold before it

reaches the MIN mark.

When the engine is hot,

do not touch the cooling

system.

Consult your Renault Dealer at

once if you notice an abnormal

or repeated drop in any of the

fluid levels.

Danger of burns.

4.09

LEVELS (continued)

Topping up

After any operation on the

hydraulic circuit, a specialist must

replace the brake fluid.

Only use Renault-approved fluids

taken from a sealed container.

Intervals between fluid changes

Refer to the servicing booklet for

your vehicle.

1

Brake fluid level

This should be checked frequently,

especially if you notice even the

slightest loss in braking efficiency.

Level 1

It is normal for the level to drop as

the brake pads become worn but it

should never fall below the “MIN”

line.

Take care when working

in the engine compartment

as the engine cooling fan

may cut in at any moment

without warning.

4.10

LEVELS (continued)

2

1

Screen washer reservoir

Topping up

Headlight washer reservoir

Topping up

Via cap 1.

Via cap 2.

Liquid

Water + special windscreen washer

fluid (anti-freeze product in winter)

approved by Renault’s Technical

Department.

Water + special windscreen washer

fluid (anti-freeze product in winter)

approved by Renault’s Technical

Department.

Jets

Tilt each small sphere with a pin to

alter the spray angle.

Tilt each small sphere with a pin to

alter the spray angle.

Take care when working

in the engine compartment

as the engine cooling fan

may cut in at any moment

without warning.

4.11

FILTERS

BATTERY

The filter components (air filter,

particle filter, diesel filter, etc.)

should be replaced during the

maintenance operations carried out

on your vehicle.

Never use the free space in the

engine compartment for storage

(rags, canisters).

Frequency for replacing filter

components: see the Servicing

booklet for your vehicle.

1

Take care when working in

the engine compartment as

the engine cooling fan may

cut in at any moment

without warning.

The battery does not need servicing.

Never open the cover 2.

Take care when moving

the battery since it

contains sulphuric acid

which must not come

into contact with the eyes or

skin. If it should, wash the

affected area with plenty of cold

water.

Keep all flames, red-hot objects

and sparks away from the battery

as there is a risk of explosion.

Consult your Renault Dealer at

once if you notice an abnormal

or repeated drop in any of the

fluid levels.

4.12

BODYWORK MAINTENANCE

• Degrease or clean mechanical

components (e.g. engine

Protection against the action of

What you should not do

• Wash the vehicle in bright

sunlight or freezing temperatures.

corrosive agents

compartment), underneath the

bodywork, parts with hinges (e.g.

inside the fuel tank flap) and

painted plastic external fittings

(e.g. bumpers) using highpressure

cleaning apparatus or by spraying

on products not approved by

Renault’s Technical Department

as this could give rise to corrosion

or incorrect operation.

Although your car has been treated

with very effective anti-corrosion

products, it nevertheless remains

subject to the action of:

• Scrape off mud or dirt without

pre-wetting.

• Allow

external

dirt

to

• Corrosives in the atmosphere

- Atmospheric pollution (built-up

and industrial areas).

- Saline atmosphere (near the sea,

particularly in hot weather).

accumulate.

• Allow rust to form following

minor impacts.

- Seasonal and humid climatic

conditions, especially road salt

in winter.

• Use solvents not approved by

Renault's Technical Department

to remove spots as this could

damage the paintwork.

• Abrasives

• Drive frequently in snow or

Wind-carried dust and sand,

mud, road grit thrown up by other

vehicles.

muddy

conditions

without

periodically washing the car,

particularly under the wheel

arches and body.

• Minor impacts

A minimum amount of protection is

necessary to guard your car against

such risks so as not to lose the

benefit of these developments.

4.13

BODYWORK MAINTENANCE (continued)

What you should do

• Wash your car frequently,

• Keep well away from the vehicle

in front when driving on freshly

laid surfaces to prevent paint

damage.

• Check the fixing of external

accessories, additional driving

lights, exterior rear view mirrors,

etc. and attach the windscreen

wiper arms and radio aerial with

adhesive tape before entering a

revolving brush type car wash.

preferably using Renault's

recommended cleaning products

and use a high-pressure jet to

rinse off the underside of the car

and the wheel arches in particular

to get rid of:

- Spots of tree resin and industrial

grime.

• Repair, or have repaired quickly

patches where the paint has been

damaged to prevent corrosion

spreading.

If your vehicle has a car phone,

remove the aerial.

- Bird droppings which contain

• If your vehicle is protected by the

Renault anti-corrosion warranty,

remember to visit the body shop

chemical

products

which

• If mechanical components have

to be cleaned, their protection

must be reapplied by spraying on

products approved by Renault’s

Technical Department.

rapidly discolour paintwork

and may even cause the paint to

peel off: the vehicle must be

washed immediately to remove

these marks since it is

impossible to remove them by

polishing.

periodically.

Consult

the

anti-corrosion booklet.

• Respect local regulations about

washing vehicles (e.g. do not

wash your vehicle on a public

highway).

- Salt deposited in the wheel

arches and underneath the body

after driving in areas where the

roads are chemically treated.

- Mud in the wheel arches and

under the body which forms

damp patches.

We have selected special

products to care for your vehicle

and you can obtain these from

Renault accessory outlets.

4.14

MAINTAINING INTERIOR TRIM

Whatever type of stain is on the

trim, use soapy water (if necessary,

with warm water) based on:

• Seat belts

These must be kept clean.

What to avoid:

It is highly inadvisable to use a high

pressure cleaning jet or spray jet

inside the passenger compartment:

used carelessly, it could damage the

electrical

components in the vehicle, amongst

other detrimental effects.

Use products selected by our

Technical Department or warm

soapy water using a sponge and

dry off with a dry cloth.

• natural soap,

• washing up liquid (with one part

washing up liquid to 200 parts of

water).

and

electronic

Do not use cleaning agents or dyes.

Rinse off with a soft, damp cloth.

Special instructions

• Glass instrument panel (e.g.

instrument

display,

clock,

exterior temperature display,

radio display).

Use a soft cloth (or cotton wool).

If this does not clean the glass, use

a

soft cloth which has been

slightly moistened with soapy

water and then wipe clean with a

damp soft cloth.

Finally, carefully dry off with a

soft, dry cloth.

Cleaning products containing

alcohol are not to be used.

4.15

4.16

Maintenance for Your Renault Megane SUV First Generation (1995-2002)

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