Renault TRAFIC 2024 - Page 327

ACCESSING THE ENGINE, LEVELS
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Maintenance - 325
gine 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 dam
age).
Dependingonthevehicle,theinstru
mentpaneldisplayonlyalertsthedri
verwhentheoillevelisatitsmini
mum.
– remove the dipstick and wipe with a
clean, lint-free cloth;
– push the dipstick in as far as it will
go;
– remove the dipstick again;
– readthelevel:itshouldneverfallbe
low the "MINI" level A nor exceed the
"MAXI" level B .
Once the level has been read, push
the dipstick in as far as it will go.
Topping up, filling, draining
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
labelintheenginecom
partment reminds you of this.
Risk of injury.
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pre
vent any oil spatter on hot engine
components.
Fire hazard.
Before carrying out any
action in the engine
compartment, you must
switch off the ignition
🡺180.
Engine oil change: if
you are changing the oil
when the engine is hot,
be careful not to scald
yourself as the oil drains.
Never run the engine in
an enclosed space as
exhaustgasesarepoi
sonous.
Whenworkingintheen
ginecompartment,en
sure that the windscreen
wiper stalk is in the park
position.
Risk of injury.