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TROUBLESHOOTING (continued)
On the open road CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION
• Abnormal white smoke from the
exhaust.
Mechanical defect: cylinder head
gasket blown.
Stop the engine.
Consult a Renault Dealer.
• Smoke under the bonnet. Short circuit Stop, turn the ignition off, disconnect
the battery.
Coolant circuit fault. Consult a Renault Dealer.
• The oil pressure warning light
comes on:
- when cornering or braking. Oil level too low. Top up the oil.
- at idling speed Oil pressure too low. Consult the nearest Renault Dealer.
-isslowtogooutorremains
illuminated on acceleration.
Loss of oil pressure. Stop: contact a Renault Dealer.
• Engine lacks power. Clogged air filter. Change element.
Fuel supply problem. Check fuel level.
Spark plugs faulty or incorrectly set. Consult a Renault Dealer.
• Idling unsteady or engine stalls. Poor compression (spark plugs,
ignition, air leak).
Consult a Renault Dealer.