Get Maintenance Guide for Renault Megane SUV Third Generation (2009-2016)

Section 4: Maintenance

Bonnet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Engine oil level: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

topping up/filling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Engine oil change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Levels:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

brake fluid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

windscreen/headlight washer reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Filters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.2

4.3

4.5

4.6

4.7

4.8

4.9

Tyre pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.10

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.11

Bodywork maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.12

Interior trim maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.14

4.1

BOnnet

Closing the bonnet

Check that nothing has been left in the

engine compartment.

2

To close the bonnet again, hold the

bonnet in the middle and guide it down,

allowing a 30 cm gap before it is closed,

then release it. It will latch automatically

under its own weight.

1

To open, pull handle 1, located on the

left-hand side of the dashboard.

Opening the bonnet

Lift the bonnet; you will need to guide it

as it is held by a strut.

Unlocking the bonnet catch

To release it, lift tab 2.

Check that it is correctly

locked.

The engine may be hot

when carrying out opera-

tions in close proximity. In

addition, the engine cooling

fan can come on at any moment.

Do not press down on the

bonnet: there is a risk that

the bonnet will close inad-

vertently.

In the event of an impact,

even slight, against the ra-

diator grille or bonnet, have

the bonnet catch checked

by an approved dealer as soon as

possible.

Risk of injury.

4.2

engine Oil level: general information (1/2)

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 be-

tween oil changes.

3

4

However, contact your approved

Dealer if more than 0.5 litres is being

consumed 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

1

2

risk of damaging your engine.

Reading the oil level

The oil level should be read with the ve-

hicle on level ground, after the engine

has been switched off for some time.

if the level is at the minimum

Minimum oil level warning on

the instrument panel

When the message “Checking control

functions” is displayed press button 3

or 4.

if the level is below minimum: the

message “Oil level” appears on the dis-

play along with squares 1 that are re-

placed with dashes 2 when the level

goes down.

The message “Top up oil level” and in-

dicator light © light up on the in-

strument panel.

the dipstick must be used to read

the exact oil level and make sure

that the maximum level has not been

exceeded (risk of engine damage).

Refer to the following pages.

it is vital to top up the oil as soon as

possible.

The instrument panel display only

alerts the driver when the oil level is at

its minimum.

note: The detailed level cannot be dis-

played if the vehicle was previously

only driven for a short time.

The display only warns the

driver if the oil level is at the

minimum level. It does not

inform the driver that the oil

level has exceeded the maximum

level as this can only be measured

using a dipstick.

4.3

engine Oil level: general information (2/2)

B

Consult your approved Dealer at

once if you notice an abnormal or

repeated drop in any of the fluid

levels.

A

Maximum engine oil level

exceeded.

The oil level should only be read with

the dipstick as explained above.

C

B

If the oil level exceeds the maximum

level, do not start your vehicle and

contact an approved Dealer.

A

Reading the level using the

dipstick

– remove the dipstick and wipe with 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 the cap in as

far as it will go);

In order to prevent splashback, it is

recommended that a funnel be used

when topping up/filling with oil

– take out the dipstick again;

– read the level: it should never fall

below minimum mark A or exceed

maximum mark B.

Once the operation has been com-

pleted, ensure that the dipstick is

pushed in as far as it will go or that

the “cap-type dipstick” is completely

screwed in.

The engine may be hot

when carrying out opera-

tions in close proximity. In

addition, the engine cooling

fan can come on at any moment.

Under no circumstances

should maximum filling

level B be exceeded: this

could damage the engine

and the catalytic converter.

Risk of injury.

4.4

engine Oil level: topping up/filling (1/2)

1

2

1

2

1

– Unscrew cap 1;

topping up/filling

– top up the level (as a guide, the ca-

pacity between the minimum and

maximum reading on the dipstick 2

is between 1.5 and 2 litres, depend-

ing on the engine);

The vehicle 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).

engine oil grade

– wait for approximately 10 minutes to

allow the oil to flow into the engine;

Refer to the Maintenance Service

Booklet for your vehicle.

2

1

– check the level using the dipstick 2

(as described above).

Once the operation has been com-

pleted, ensure that the dipstick is

pushed in as far as it will go or that the

cap-type dipstick is completely screwed

in.

Do not exceed the max level and

do not forget to refit cap 1 and dip-

stick 2.

4.5

engine Oil level: topping up/filling (2/2)engine Oil CHAnge

engine oil change: if you

are changing the oil when

the engine is hot, be careful

not to scald yourself if the

1

2

1

oil overflows.

2

1

Never run the engine in an

enclosed space as exhaust

gases are poisonous.

Oil change

Service interval: 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.

Average capacities for oil change

including oil filter

(for information)

Remember to refit the cap securely

as there is a risk of fire if oil splashes

onto hot engine components.

1

2

1.4 tCe engine: 4.5 litres

1.6 16v engine: 5.0 litres

2.0 16v engine: 4.4 litres

2.0 t engine : 5.4 litres

1.5 dCi engine: 4.5 litres

1.9 dCi engine: 5.1 litres

2.0 dCi engine: 7.4 litres

1

Consult your approved Dealer at

once if you notice an abnormal or

repeated drop in any of the fluid

levels.

engine oil grade

Refer to the Maintenance Service

Booklet for your vehicle.

4.6

levelS (1/3)

Checking intervals

Replacement intervals

1

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 Maintenance Service

Booklet for your vehicle.

If the level needs to be topped up, only

use products approved by our Technical

Department which ensure:

– protection against freezing;

– anticorrosion protection of the cool-

ing system.

Coolant

With the engine switched off and on

level ground, the level when cold must

be between the “MINI" and "MAXI"

marks on coolant reservoir 1.

Consult your approved dealer at

once if you notice an abnormal or

repeated drop in any of the fluid

levels.

Top this level up when cold before it

reaches the MINI mark.

The engine may be hot

when carrying out opera-

tions in close proximity. In

addition, the engine cooling

fan can come on at any moment.

No operations should be

carried out on the cooling

circuit when the engine is

hot.

Risk of burns.

Risk of injury.

4.7

levelS (2/3)

level 1

topping up

It is normal for the level to drop as

the linings become worn, but it should

never drop below the Min line.

After any operation on the hydraulic cir-

cuit, a specialist must replace the fluid.

Only use fluids approved by our

Technical Department (and taken from

a sealed container).

1

If you wish to check the disc and drum

wear yourself, you should obtain the

document explaining the checking pro-

cedure from our network or from the

manufacturer’s website.

Replacement intervals

Refer to the Maintenance Service

Booklet for your vehicle.

Brake fluid level

The level should be read with the engine

switched off and on level ground. This

should be checked frequently, and any

time you notice even the slightest loss

in braking efficiency.

The engine may be hot

when carrying out opera-

tions in close proximity. In

addition, the engine cooling

fan can come on at any moment.

Consult your approved dealer at

once if you notice an abnormal or

repeated drop in any of the fluid

levels.

Risk of injury.

4.8

levelS (3/3)FilteRS

liquid

Filters

Screen wash product (product with an-

tifreeze in winter).

The replacement of filter elements (air

filter, passenger compartment filter,

diesel filter, etc.) is scheduled in the

maintenance operations for your vehi-

cle.

Jets

1

Use a tool such as a needle to adjust

the height of the windscreen washer

jets.

Replacement intervals for filter el-

ements: refer to the Maintenance

Service Booklet for your vehicle.

Windscreen/headlight washer

reservoir

topping up

With the engine switched off, open

cap 1, fill until you can see the fluid,

then refit the cap.

nOte

Depending on the vehicle, to find

out the fluid level, open cap 1 and

pull out the dipstick.

4.9

tyRe pReSSURe

A

tyre safety and use of snow

chains

Refer to the information on “Tyres”

in Section 5 for the servicing con-

ditions and, depending on the ver-

sion, the use of chains.

A

B

C

D

F

e

Special note

H

g

For vehicles used fully laden

(maximum permissible all-up

weight) and towing a trailer. The

maximum speed must be limited

to 60 mph (100 km/h) and the tyre

pressure increased by 0.2 bar.

The tyre pressure is indicated on

label A affixed to the edge of the driv-

er’s door. Open the door to read it.

F: tyre pressures for the rear wheels

(motorway).

G: tyre pressure for the emergency

spare wheel.

Refer to the information on “Weights”

in Section 6.

B: dimension of the tyres fitted to the

vehicle.

H: emergency spare wheel tyre dimen-

sion if different to the four tyres fitted to

the vehicle.

C: tyre pressures for the front wheels

(non-motorway).

D: tyre pressures for the rear wheels

(non-motorway).

E: tyre pressures for the front wheels

(motorway).

When they need to be replaced, only tyres of the same make, size, type

and profile should be used.

tyres fitted to the vehicle should either be identical to those fitted

originally or conform to those recommended by your approved

dealer.

4.10

BAtteRy

Depending on the vehicle, a system

continuously checks the battery charge

status. If the level drops, the message

“Battery low start engine” is displayed

on the instrument panel. In this case,

start the engine. Then the message

“Battery charging” appears on the in-

strument panel for the duration of the

charging time.

3

4

2

A

1

The charge status of your battery can

decrease especially if you use your ve-

hicle:

– for short journeys;

– for driving in town;

7

6

5

– when the temperature drops;

The battery 1 does not require any

maintenance.

label A

Observe the indications on the battery:

– 2 naked flames and smoking forbid-

den;

– after extended use of consumers

(radio etc.) with the engine switched

off.

– 3 eye protection required;

– 4 keep away from children;

– 5 explosive materials;

– 6 refer to the handbook;

– 7 corrosive materials.

Handle the battery with care

as it contains sulphuric acid,

which must not come into

contact with eyes or skin. If

it does, wash the affected area with

plenty of cold water. If necessary,

consult a doctor.

Replacing the battery

As this operation is complex, we advise

you to contact an approved Dealer.

The engine may be hot

during operations in close

proximity. In addition, the

engine cooling fan may

start at any moment.

Ensure that naked flames, red hot

objects and sparks do not come into

contact with the battery as there is a

risk of explosion.

The battery is a specific

type, please ensure it is

replaced with the same

type. Consult an approved

dealer.

Risk of injury.

4.11

BODyWORk MAintenAnCe (1/2)

– Use solvents not approved by our

Technical Department to remove

stains as this could damage the

paintwork.

protection against the effects

of corrosive agents

Although your vehicle has been treated

with very effective anti-corrosion prod-

ucts, it nevertheless remains subject to

the effects of:

you should not:

– Degrease or clean mechanical com-

ponents (e.g. the engine compart-

ment), underneath the body, parts

with hinges (e.g. inside the fuel tank

flap) and painted plastic external

fittings (e.g. bumpers) using high-

pressure cleaning equipment or by

spraying on products not approved

by our Technical Department. If ade-

quate precautions are not taken, this

could give rise to corrosion or opera-

tional faults.

– Drive frequently in snow or muddy

conditions without washing the ve-

hicle, particularly under the wheel

arches and body.

– corrosives in the atmosphere

– atmospheric pollution (urban and

industrial areas),

– saline atmospheres (near the

sea, particularly in hot weather),

– seasonal and damp climatic con-

ditions, (e.g.: road salt in winter,

water from road cleaners, etc.).

– Wash the vehicle in bright sunlight or

freezing temperatures.

– Scrape off mud or dirt without

prewetting.

– abrasives

Wind-borne dust and sand, mud,

road grit thrown up by other vehi-

cles, etc.

– Allow dirt to accumulate.

– Allow rust to form following minor im-

pacts.

– minor impacts

You should take a minimum number of

precautions in order to safeguard your

vehicle against such risks and not to

lose the benefit of your vehicle’s anti-

corrosion protection.

4.12

BODyWORk MAintenAnCe (2/2)

– Observe the vehicle stopping dis-

– Before going through a roller type car

wash, return the windscreen wiper

stalk to the Off position (refer to

the information on the “Windscreen

wash/wipe” in Section 1). Check the

mounting of external accessories,

additional lights and mirrors, and

ensure that the wiper blades are se-

cured with adhesive tape.

you should

tances when driving on gravelled

surfaces to prevent paint damage.

– Wash your car frequently, with the

engine off, with cleaning products

recommended by our Technical

Department (never use abrasive

products) and be sure to jet-rinse off:

– Repair, or have repaired quickly,

areas where the paint has been

damaged, to prevent corrosion

spreading.

– spots of tree resin and industrial

grime;

– Remember to visit the body shop

periodically if your vehicle has an

anti-corrosion warranty. Refer to the

Maintenance Service Booklet.

– bird droppings, which cause a

chemical reaction with the paint

that rapidly discolours paint-

work and may even cause the

paint to peel off;

Remove the radio aerial mast if your

vehicle is fitted with this equipment.

Remember to remove the tape and

refit the antenna after washing.

– Respect local regulations about

washing vehicles (e.g. do not wash

your vehicle on a public highway).

– Spray mechanical components,

hinges, etc., with products approved

by our Technical Department to

protect them after they have been

cleaned.

Wash the vehicle immediately

to remove these marks since it

is impossible to remove them by

polishing;

– salt, particularly in the wheel

arches and underneath the body

after driving in areas where the

roads have been gritted;

– mud in the wheel arches and un-

derneath the body which form

damp patches.

We have selected special products

to care for your vehicle and you can

obtain these from the manufactur-

er’s accessory outlets.

4.13

inteRiOR tRiM MAintenAnCe

Whatever type of stain is on the trim,

use soapy water (if possible, warm

water) containing:

– Seat belts

you should not:

These must be kept clean.

You are strongly advised not to po-

sition objects such as deodorants,

scents, etc. near air vents, as this could

damage your dashboard trim.

Use products selected by our

Technical Department (Approved

outlets) or warm, soapy water and a

sponge and wipe with a dry cloth.

– natural soap,

– washing up liquid (with one part

washing up liquid to 200 parts water).

Rinse off with a soft, damp cloth.

Detergents or dyes must not be

used under any circumstances.

Special instructions

– glass instrument panels (e.g. in-

strument panel, clock, exterior tem-

perature display, radio display)

Use a soft cloth (or cotton wool).

If this does not clean it properly, use

a soft cloth (or cotton wool) slightly

moistened with soapy water and

then wipe clean with a soft damp

cloth or cotton wool.

Finally, carefully dry off with a soft

dry cloth.

Cleaning products containing al-

cohol must not be used under any

circumstances.

You are strongly advised

not to use high-pressure or

spray cleaning equipment

inside the passenger com-

partment: use of such equipment

could impair the correct functioning

of the electrical or electronic compo-

nents in the vehicle, or have other

detrimental effects.

4.14

Maintenance for Your Renault Megane SUV Third Generation (2009-2016)

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