Engine Oil Level: Topping Up, Filling, Oil Change - Renault TRAFIC 2022 User Manual

ENGINE OIL LEVEL: topping up, filling, oil change

Please note when work-
ing close to the engine that
it may be hot. In addition,
the engine cooling fan may
start at any moment. The
warning light in the engine compart-
ment reminds you of this.
Risk of injury.
Filling and/or checking
the oil level: when topping
up or checking the oil level,
ensure that no oil leaks onto
the engine components.
Do not forget to properly close the
cap and refit the dipstick to prevent
any oil spatter on hot engine com-
ponents.
Fire hazard.
Before carrying out any
action in the engine com-
partment, you must switch
off the ignition ➥ 2.3.
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Engine oil change: if you
are changing the oil when
the engine is hot, be careful
not to scald yourself if the
oil overflows.
Never run the engine in an
enclosed space as exhaust
gases are poisonous.
When working in the engine
compartment, ensure that
the windscreen wiper stalk
is in the park position.
Risk of injury.
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Adding engine oil
Use a funnel or protect the
filling neck area to avoid
engine oil escaping onto a
hot part of the engine compartment
or a sensitive part (e.g. electrical
components).
Fire hazard.
Exceeding the maximum
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 maximum
level, do not start your vehicle and
contact an approved dealer.
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