Renault Clio: Engine oil level: general information
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.
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 risk of damaging your engine.
| In order to prevent splashback, it is recommended that a funnel be used when topping up/filling with oil. |
| Before performing any action in the engine compartment, the ignition must be switched off by pressing the engine stop button (please see the information on “Starting, stopping the engine” in Section 2). |
Reading the oil level
The oil level should be read with the vehicle on level ground, after the engine has been switched off for some time.
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.
The instrument panel display only alerts the driver when the oil level is at its minimum.
- 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 captype dipstick C, screw the cap in as far as it will go);
- 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 completed, ensure that the dipstick is pushed in as far as it will go or that the “cap-type dipstick” is completely screwed in.
| Exceeding the maximum
engine oil level
Under no circumstances
must the maximum fill
level B be exceeded: risk of damage
to the engine and catalytic converter. If the oil level exceeds the maximum level, do not start your vehicle and contact an approved Dealer. |
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Engine oil level: topping up, filling
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).
Before perfor
Engine oil grade
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.
Remember to refit th
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Audible and visual signals
Horn
Press steering wheel boss A.
Headlight flasher
Pull stalk 1 towards you to flash the
headlights.
Direction indicators
Move stalk 1 parallel to the steering
wheel and in the direction you are going
to turn it.
One-touch mode
When driving, it is possible that the
steering wheel may
In case of puncture
Depending on the vehicle, a tyre inflation
kit or emergency spare wheel is
provided (refer to the following pages).
If the emergency spare wheel has been stored for several years, have
it
checked by your Dealer to ensure that it is safe to use.
Vehicle fitted with an emergency sp
