Get Maintenance Guide for Renault Scenic 4 Door Second Generation (2003-2009)

Section 4: Maintenance

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

Engine oil level / Oil change .............................................................................................................. 4.04 ➟ 4.08

Levels: engine coolant ...................................................................................................................................... 4.09

brake fluid ............................................................................................................................................ 4.10

windscreen/headlight washer reservoir ............................................................................................. 4.11

Filters ................................................................................................................................................................. 4.11

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

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

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

4.01

BONNET

2

1

To open, pull handle 1, located on

the left-hand side of the dashboard.

Bonnet security catch

To release, pull the tab which

projects through the radiator

grille 2.

Take care when working in

the engine compartment as

the engine cooling fan may

start to operate at any

moment without warning.

Risk of injury.

4.02

BONNET (continued)

Closing the bonnet

Before closing the bonnet, check to

make sure that nothing has been left

in the engine compartment.

3

To close the bonnet, replace stay 4

in its mounting 5, hold the bonnet

in the middle and lower it to 8

inches (30 cm) above the closed

position, then release it. It will latch

automatically under its own weight.

4

5

Lift the bonnet, release strut 4 from

its mounting 5 and, for your own

safety, it must be placed in retainer

3 in the bonnet.

Check that the bonnet is

properly latched.

4.03

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 oil level drops and

they are replaced by a dash.

Message 1

Level

2

above

However, contact your RENAULT

Dealer if more than 0.5 litres is

being consumed every 600 miles

(1,000 km) after the running in

period.

To advance to trip computer

reading, press the button again.

minimum

- if the level is at the minimum

level: the message Top Up Oil

Level appears on the display; the

squares are replaced by dashes

(message 2) and the warning light

Message 2

Minimum

level

2

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.

lights up on the instrument

panel.

It is vital to top up the oil as soon

as possible.

Minimum oil level warning on the

instrument panel

When ignition has been switched

on for approximately 30 seconds:

- if the level is above the minimum

level, the display shows the oil

level correct message 1.

Reading the oil level

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.

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).

To gain a more precise indication

of the level, press the trip mileage

reset button or the information

scroll button on the trip computer.

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.

See Engine oil level: Topping

up/filling, on the following pages.

The instrument panel display only

alerts the driver when the oil level is

at its minimum.

4.04

ENGINE OIL LEVEL (continued)

Exceeding the maximum engine oil

level

Under no circumstances should the

maximum filling level be exceeded

B: this could lead to the engine

racing or even engine failure.

B

Consult your RENAULT Dealer at

once if you notice an abnormal or

repeated drop in any of the fluid

levels.

A

C

The oil level should only be read

with the dipstick as explained

above.

B

If the oil level exceeds the

maximum level do not start your

vehicle and contact a RENAULT

Dealer.

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 level: it must never fall

below the “min” mark A or exceed

the “max” mark B.

Take care when working in

the engine compartment as

the engine cooling fan may

start to operate at any

moment without warning.

Risk of injury.

4.05

ENGINE OIL LEVEL (continued)

1

2

1.4 16V

1.6 16V

2.0 16V

Topping up/filling

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).

- Unscrew cap 1.

- top-up the level (for reference, the

capacity between the minimum

and maximum readings on the

dipstick

2

is 1.5 to

2

litres

depending on the engine);

Engine oil grade

- wait for approximately 10 minutes

to allow the oil to flow into the

engine;

- check the level using the dipstick

2 (as explained above).

1

Refer to the Warranty and Services

booklet for your vehicle for

information regarding which grade

of oil to use.

2

Do not exceed the max level and do

not forget to refit cap 1.

Consult your RENAULT Dealer

at once if you notice an abnormal

or repeated drop in any of the

fluid levels.

2.0 T

4.06

ENGINE OIL LEVEL (continued)

1

2

1

1.5 dCi

1.9 dCi

2.0 dCi

Topping up/filling

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).

- Unscrew cap 1.

- top-up the level (for reference, the

capacity between the minimum

and maximum readings on the

dipstick

2

is 1.5 to

2

litres

depending on the engine);

Engine oil grade

- wait for approximately 10 minutes

to allow the oil to flow into the

engine;

- check the level using the dipstick

2 (as explained above).

Refer to the Warranty and Services

booklet for your vehicle for

information regarding which grade

of oil to use.

Do not exceed the max level and do

not forget to refit cap 1.

Consult your RENAULT Dealer

at once if you notice an abnormal

or repeated drop in any of the

fluid levels.

4.07

ENGINE OIL LEVEL (continued) / OIL CHANGE

Oil change

Oil change frequency: refer to your

vehicle's Warranty and Services

booklet.

Average capacities for oil change

(for information)

1.4 16V engine : 4.8 litres

1.6 16V engine : 4.8 litres

2.0 16V engine : 5.35 litres

2.0 T engine : 5.35 litres

Filling: take care when

1.5 dCi engine : 4.6 litres

1.9 dCi engine : 4.6 litres

2.0 dCi engine : 5.9 litres

topping up the oil that no

oil drips onto engine

Take care when working in

the engine compartment as

the engine cooling fan may

start to operate at any

components: risk of fire.

Oil filter included.

Remember to refit the cap securely

as there is a risk of fire if oil splashes

onto hot engine components.

The oil filter should be replaced

periodically: refer to the Warranty

and Services booklet for your

vehicle.

moment without warning.

Risk of injury.

Never run the engine in an

enclosed space as exhaust

fumes are poisonous.

Engine oil grade

Refer to the Warranty and Services

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.

Contact your RENAULT Dealer at

once if you notice an abnormal or

repeated drop in any of the fluid

levels.

4.08

LEVELS

Replacement interval

Refer to the warranty and servicing

booklet for your vehicle.

Frequency of checking coolant

level

Check the coolant level regularly

(very severe damage is likely to be

caused to the engine if it runs out of

coolant).

1

If topping up is required, only use

products approved by RENAULT's

Technical Department:

- anti-freeze protection,

- anti-corrosion protection of the

cooling system.

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.

No operations should be

carried out on the

cooling circuit when the

engine is hot.

Contact your RENAULT Dealer at

once if you notice an abnormal or

repeated drop in any of the fluid

levels.

Risk of injury.

4.09

LEVELS (continued)

Filling

After any operation on the

hydraulic circuit, a specialist must

replace the brake fluid.

Only use fluids approved by

Renault's Technical Department

(and taken from a sealed container).

1

Replacement interval

Refer to the Warranty and Servicing

booklet for your vehicle.

Brake fluid level

This should be checked frequently,

and immediately if you notice even

the slightest loss in braking

efficiency.

Level 1

It is normal for the level to drop as

the linings become worn, but it

should never drop below the MIN

warning level.

Take care when working

in

the

engine

compartment as the

engine cooling fan may

start to operate at any moment

without warning.

Risk of injury.

4.10

LEVELS (continued)

FILTERS

The replacement of filter elements

(air filter, cabin filter, diesel fuel

filter, etc.) is scheduled in the

maintenance operations for your

vehicle.

1

Frequency for replacing filter

elements: refer to the warranty and

servicing booklet for your vehicle.

Windscreen/headlight washer

reservoir

Jets

Use a tool such as a needle to adjust

the height of the windscreen washer

jets.

Topping up

Open cap 1, fill until you see the

liquid, then refit the cap.

Liquid

Screen wash product (product with

anti-freeze in winter).

Jets

Use a needle-type tool to adjust the

angle of the windscreen washer jets.

NOTE

Take care when working

Depending on the vehicle, to

find out the fluid level, open the

cap 1, take out the gauge and

read the level.

in

the

engine

compartment as the

engine cooling fan may

start to operate at any moment

without warning.

Risk of injury.

4.11

BATTERY

Replacing the battery

We advise you to consult your

RENAULT Dealer as this is

complex procedure.

a

1

It does not need to be serviced:

never open caps 1.

Take care when moving

the battery as it contains

Because this is a special

battery (there is a vent

sulphuric acid which

must not come into con-

pipe

to

discharge

tact with the eyes or skin. If it

does, wash the affected area with

plenty of cold water.

Ensure naked flames, red-hot

objects and sparks do not come

into contact with the battery as

there is a risk of explosion.

corrosive and explosive

gases), make sure that it is

replaced with a battery that

enables this pipe to be

connected.

Contact

your

RENAULT Dealer.

4.12

BODYWORK MAINTENANCE

Protection against the effects of

You should not

- Wash the vehicle in bright

sunlight or freezing temperatures.

corrosive agents

- Degrease or clean mechanical

components (e.g. engine

Although your vehicle has been

compartment), underneath the

bodywork, parts with hinges (e.g.

inside the fuel tank flap) and

painted plastic external fittings

(e.g. bumpers) using pressure

cleaning apparatus or by spraying

on products not approved by

RENAULT's Technical Department.

If adequate precautions are not

taken, this could give rise to

corrosion or operational faults.

treated

with

very

effective

it

- Scrape off mud or dirt without

pre-wetting.

anti-corrosion

products,

nevertheless remains subject to the

effects of:

- Allow dirt to accumulate.

- Corrosives in the atmosphere

- atmospheric pollution (urban

and industrial areas).

- saline atmosphere (near the sea,

particularly in hot weather),

- seasonal and damp climatic

conditions, (e.g.: road salt in

winter, water from road cleaners,

etc.).

- Allow rust to form following

minor impacts.

- Use solvents not approved by

RENAULT's Technical Department

to remove stains as this could

damage the paintwork.

- Drive frequently in snow or

muddy

conditions

without

- Abrasives

periodically washing the vehicle,

particularly under the wheel

arches and body.

Wind-borne dust and sand, mud,

road grit thrown up by other

vehicles.

- Minor impacts

You should take a number of minor

precautions in order to safeguard

your vehicle against such risks and

not to lose the benefit of your

vehicle's anti-corrosion protection.

4.13

BODYWORK MAINTENANCE (continued)

You should

- Before going through a roller

type car wash, return the

windscreen wiper stalk to park

position (refer to information on

- Observe the vehicle stopping

distances when driving on

gravelled surfaces to prevent paint

damage.

-

Frequently wash your car, making

sure the engine is off, with

cleaning products recommended

by us (never use abrasive products)

and be sure to rinse the wheel

arches and underneath the

bodywork to eliminate:

Windscreen

wash/wipe

in

Section 1). Check fixings of

external accessories, additional

lights, door mirrors etc., and be

sure to hold the wiper blades and

radio aerial in place with

adhesive tape.

- Repair, or have repaired quickly,

areas where the paint has been

damaged to prevent corrosion

spreading.

- spots of tree resin and industrial

grime,

- bird droppings, which contain

chemicals that 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.

- salt deposited in the wheel

arches and the underside of the

body after driving in areas where

the roads have been gritted,

- Remember to visit the body shop

periodically in order to maintain

your RENAULT anti-corrosion

warranty. Refer to the warranty

and servicing booklet.

Remove the aerial mast.

- Spray mechanical components,

hinges, etc. with products

approved

by

RENAULT’s

- Respect local regulations about

washing vehicles (e.g. do not wash

your vehicle on a public highway).

Technical Department to protect

them after they have been

cleaned.

- mud in the wheel arches and the

underside of 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

INTERIOR TRIM MAINTENANCE

Whatever type of stain is on the

trim, use soapy water (if possible,

warm water) containing:

- Seat belts

These must be kept clean.

Use products selected

RENAULT's Technical Department

(RENAULT accessory outlets) or

warm soapy water and a sponge

and dry off with a dry cloth.

What to avoid

You are strongly advised not to use

high-pressure or spray cleaning

equipment inside the passenger

by

- natural soap,

compartment:

use

of

such

- washing up liquid (with one part

washing up liquid to 200 parts

water).

equipment could impair the correct

functioning of the electrical or

electronic components in the

vehicle, or have other detrimental

effects.

Rinse off with a soft, damp cloth.

Detergents or dyes must not be

used under any circumstances.

Special instructions

You are strongly advised not to

position near air vents objects such

as deodorants, scents, etc. which

could damage your dashboard trim.

- Instrument

panel

window

displays (e.g. instrument panel,

clock, external temperature, radio,

etc.).

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.

Finally, carefully dry off with a

soft dry cloth.

Cleaning products containing

alcohol must not be used under

any circumstances.

4.15

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Maintenance for Your Renault Scenic 4 Door Second Generation (2003-2009)

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