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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
1
2
1
1
2
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  

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