Renault RAFALE - Page 337

ACCESSING THE ENGINE, LEVELS
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Maintenance - 335
Filling and/or checking
the oil level:whentop-
ping up or checking the
oil level, ensure that no
oilleaksontotheenginecompo-
nents. Do not forget to properly
close the cap and refit the dipstick
to prevent any oil spatter on hot
engine components.
Fire hazard.
Pleasenotewhenwork-
ing close to the engine
that it may be hot. The
engine cooling fan may
also start at any moment. The
warning light in the engine
compartment reminds you of this.
Risk of injury.
If there is an abnormal or
repeated drop in the fluid
level, consult an approved
dealer.
Whenworkingintheen-
ginecompartment,en-
sure that the windscreen
wiper stalk is in the park
position.
Risk of injury.
Engine oil change: if
you are changing the oil
when the engine is hot,
be careful not to scald
yourself as the oil drains.
Exceeding the maxi
mum engine oil level
Under no circumstances
shouldthemaximumfill-
ing level be exceeded: this could
damagetheengineandtheemis-
sion control system.
Iftheoillevelexceedsthemaxi-
mum level, do not start your ve
hicle and contact an approved
dealer.
Never run the engine in
an enclosed space as
exhaustgasesarepoi-
sonous.
Coolant level
Combustion engine coolant 1
Electric traction system coolant 2
This system is different to that of the
combustionengine.Itisusedforcool-
ing the electric motor.