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OPERATING FAULTS (continued)
On the open road CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION
• Abnormal white smoke from the
exhaust.
Mechanical fault: damaged cylinder
head gasket.
Stop the engine.
Contact a RENAULT Dealer.
• Smoke under the bonnet. Short circuit. Stop, turn the ignition off, disconnect
the battery.
Coolant circuit fault. Contact a RENAULT Dealer.
• The oil pressure warning light
comes on:
- while turning or braking The level is too low. Top up the engine oil level (refer to the
information on topping up and filling
with engine oil in Section 4).
- at idle speed Low oil pressure. Contact the nearest RENAULT Dealer.
- is slow to go out or remains lit up
under acceleration
Low oil pressure. Stop: contact a RENAULT Dealer.
• The engine lacks power. Clogged air filter. Replace the cartridge.
Fuel supply faulty. Check the fuel level.
• Unstable idle speed or the engine
stalls.
Poor compression (air leak). Contact a RENAULT Dealer.