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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 normal to top  
up the level between oil changes.  
The squares which appear on the  
display indicate the level. They  
disappear as the level drops and are  
replaced by dashes: example  
message 2.  
Message 1  
Level  
satisfactory  
2
However, contact your RENAULT  
Dealer if more than 0.5 litres is  
being consumed every 600 miles  
(1000 km) after the running in  
period.  
To advance to trip computer  
reading, press the button again.  
- if the level is at minimum: the Top  
up oil level message appears on  
the display, the squares are  
replaced by dashes (message 3)  
Message 2  
Level  
display  
function  
2
Oil change frequency: check the oil  
level from time to time and always  
before long journeys, to avoid the  
risk of damaging your engine.  
and the warning light on  
the  
Message 3  
Minimum  
level  
2
instrument panel comes on.  
Top up as soon as possible.  
Reading the oil level  
Reading the level on the instrument  
panel  
When the ignition has been  
switched on for approximately 30  
seconds:  
The vehicle must be parked on level  
ground and the engine should have  
been switched off for some time  
beforehand to obtain an accurate  
reading.  
- if the level is correct, the display  
The oil level can be read:  
- on the instrument panel;  
- on the dipstick.  
indicates  
message 1.  
“Oil  
level  
OK”:  
Special note: if you wish to obtain  
a more precise indication of the oil  
level, press the trip mileage reset  
button or the information scroll  
button on the trip computer.  
4.04  
ENGINE OIL LEVEL (continued)  
B
Contact 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 oil level on 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 in  
the engine compartment as  
the engine cooling fan may  
cut in at any moment  
without warning.  
4.05  
ENGINE OIL LEVEL (continued)  
1
1
1
2
2
2
1.4 16V - 1.6 16V  
2.0 16V  
2.0 T  
Topping up/filling with oil  
The vehicle must be parked on level  
ground and the engine should be  
cold (for example, before the engine  
is started for the first time that day).  
- Unscrew the filler cap 1.  
- Top up the level (for 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 approximately two  
minutes to allow the oil to flow  
into the engine.  
- Check the level on the dipstick 2  
(as explained previously).  
Contact your RENAULT Dealer  
at once if you notice an abnormal  
or repeated drop in any of the  
fluid levels.  
Do not exceed the max level and  
remember to refit the cap 1.  
4.06  
ENGINE OIL LEVEL (continued) / OIL CHANGE  
Engine oil change  
Filling: take care when  
topping up the oil that no  
oil drips onto engine  
Oil change frequency: refer to the  
warranty and servicing booklet for  
your vehicle.  
components,  
as  
there  
would be a risk of fire. Remember  
to refit the cap securely as there is a  
risk of fire if oil splashes onto hot  
engine components.  
1
2
Average capacities for oil changes  
(for information)  
1.4 16V engine: 4.9 litres  
1.6 16V engine: 4.9 litres  
2.0 16V engine: 5.4 litres  
2.0T engine:  
5.4 litres  
1.5 dCi engine : 4.6 litres  
1.9 dCi engine : 4.8 litres  
Oil filter included.  
The oil filter should be replaced  
periodically: refer to the warranty  
and servicing booklet for your  
vehicle.  
1.5 dCi  
Take care when working in  
the engine compartment as  
the engine cooling fan may  
cut in at any moment  
without warning.  
Engine oil grade  
Refer to the warranty and servicing  
booklet for your vehicle for  
information regarding which grade  
of oil to use.  
Engine oil change: if you  
are changing the oil  
when the engine is hot,  
be careful to avoid  
scalding yourself as the oil flows  
out.  
1
Never run the engine in an  
enclosed space as exhaust  
fumes are poisonous.  
1.9 dCi  
4.07  

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