Renault CLIO Driver's Handbook Manual page 189

ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Reading the level on the
instrument panel (continued)
To advance to trip computer reading,
press the button again.
If the level is at minimum: the mes-
sage 'oil' or 'top up oil level' appears on
the display, the squares are replaced by
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dashes and the warning light on
the instrument panel comes on: mes-
sage 2.
It is vital to top up the oil as soon as
possible.
When working in the engine
compartment, ensure that
the windscreen wiper stalk
is in the park position.
Risk of injury.
(continued)
B
A
B
Reading the level using the dipstick
– take out the dipstick;
– wipe the dipstick using a clean, lint-
free cloth;
– push the dipstick in as far as it will go
(for vehicles equipped with "cap-type
dipstick" C, screw the cap in com-
pletely);
– take out the dipstick again;
– read the level: it should never fall
below minimum mark A or exceed
maximum mark B.
Consult your approved dealer at
once if you notice an abnormal or
repeated drop in any of the fluid
levels.
Maximum engine oil level
C
exceeded.
The oil level should only be read with
the dipstick as explained above.
If the oil level exceeds the maximum
level, do not start your vehicle and
A
contact an approved Dealer.
catalytic converter.
fan can come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.
Under no circumstances
should maximum filling lev-
el B be exceeded: this could
damage the engine and the
The engine may be hot
when carrying out opera-
tions in close proximity. In
addition, the engine cooling
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