Renault Captur (2018 year). Instruction — part 11

4.1

Section 4: Maintenance

Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.2

Engine oil level: general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.4

Engine oil level: topping up/filling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.5

Oil change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.6

Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.7

engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.7

brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.8

windscreen washer reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.9

Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.9

Tyre pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.10

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.12

Bodywork maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.13

Interior trim maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.16

Seat covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.18

4.2

To open the bonnet, pull the handle 1.

BONNET

(1/2)

1

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 re-

minds you of this.

Risk of injury.

Unlocking the bonnet catch

To open, push tab 2 to the left as you

open the bonnet.

Opening the bonnet

Lift the bonnet, helping it up, and it will

rest in position with the help of struts.

2

Do not press down on the

bonnet: there is a risk that

the bonnet may accidentally

close.

When working in the engine

compartment, ensure that

the windscreen wiper stalk

is in the park position.

Risk of injury.

Before performing any

action in the engine com-

partment, the ignition must

be switched off (please see

the information on “Starting, stop-

ping the engine” in Section 2).

4.3

BONNET

(2/2)

Closing the bonnet

Check that nothing has been left in the

engine compartment.

To close the bonnet again, hold the

bonnet in the middle and lower it to

30 cm above the closed position, then

release it. It will latch automatically

under its own weight.

After carrying out any work

in the engine compart-

ment, check that nothing

has been left behind (cloth,

tools, etc.).

These may damage the engine or

cause a fire.

Ensure that the bonnet is

properly locked.

Check that nothing is pre-

venting the catch from lock-

ing (gravel, cloth, etc.).

In the event of even a slight

impact involving the radia-

tor grille or bonnet, have

the bonnet lock checked by

an approved dealer as soon as pos-

sible.

4.4

– remove the dipstick and wipe with a

clean, lint-free cloth;

– push the dipstick in as far as it will

go (for vehicles equipped with a cap-

type dipstick C, screw the cap in as

far as it will go);

– take out the dipstick again;

– read the level: it should never fall

below minimum mark A or exceed

maximum mark B.

Once the operation has been com-

pleted, ensure that the dipstick is

pushed in as far as it will go or that

the “cap-type dipstick” is completely

screwed in.

Reading the oil level

The oil level should be read with the ve-

hicle on level ground, after the engine

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 damage).

Refer to the following pages.

The instrument panel display only

alerts the driver when the oil level is at

its minimum.

It is normal for an engine to use oil for

lubrication and cooling of moving parts

and it is normal to top up the level be-

tween oil changes.

However, contact your approved

Dealer if more than 0.5 litres is being

consumed every 600 miles (1,000 km)

after the running in period.

Oil change frequency: check the oil

level from time to time and certainly

before any long journey to avoid the

risk of damaging your engine.

ENGINE OIL LEVEL: general information

A

B

A

B

C

In order to prevent splashback, it is

recommended that a funnel be used

when topping up/filling with oil.

Before performing any

action in the engine com-

partment, the ignition must

be switched off (please see

the information on “Starting, stop-

ping the engine” in Section 2).

Exceeding the maximum

engine oil level
Under no circumstances

must the maximum fill

level B be exceeded: risk of damage

to the engine and catalytic con-

verter.

If the oil level exceeds the maximum

level, do not start your vehicle and

contact an approved Dealer.

4.5

Topping up/filling

The vehicle must be parked on level

ground and the engine should be cold

(for instance, before the engine is

started up for the first time in the day).

– Unscrew cap 1;
– top up the level (as a guide, the ca-

pacity between the minimum and

maximum reading on the dipstick 2

is between 1.5 and 2 litres, depend-

ing on the engine);

– wait for approximately 10 minutes to

allow the oil to flow into the engine;

– check the level using the dipstick 2

(as described above).

Once the operation has been com-

pleted, ensure that the dipstick is

pushed in as far as it will go and that

the cap is completely screwed in.

ENGINE OIL LEVEL: topping up/filling

(1/2)

1

2

Do not exceed the max level and

do not forget to refit cap 1 and dip-

stick 2.

In order to prevent splashback, it is

recommended that a funnel be used

when topping up/filling with oil.

2

1

1

2

Before performing any

action in the engine com-

partment, the ignition must

be switched off (please see

the information on “Starting, stop-

ping the engine” in Section 2).

4.6

Engine oil grade

Refer to the Maintenance Service

Booklet for your vehicle.

ENGINE OIL LEVEL: topping up, filling

(2/2)

OIL CHANGE

Never run the engine in an

enclosed space as exhaust

gases are poisonous.

Engine oil change: if you

are changing the oil when

the engine is hot, be careful

not to scald yourself if the

oil overflows.

Filling: take care when

topping up the oil that

no oil drips onto engine

components - risk of fire.

Remember to refit the cap securely

as there is a risk of fire if oil splashes

onto hot engine components.

When working in the engine

compartment, ensure that

the windscreen wiper stalk

is in the park position.

Risk of injury.

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 re-

minds you of this.
Risk of injury.

Oil change

Service interval: refer to the

Maintenance Service Booklet for your

vehicle.

Oil change capacity

Please refer to the maintenance docu-

ment for your vehicle, or contact an au-

thorised dealer.

Always check the engine oil level using

the dipstick, as explained previously (it

should never fall below the minimum

level, or be over the maximum level on

the dipstick).

Consult your approved dealer at

once if you notice an abnormal or

repeated drop in any of the fluid

levels.

Exceeding the maximum

engine oil level
Under no circumstances

must the maximum fill level

be exceeded: risk of damage to the

engine and catalytic converter.

If the oil level exceeds the maximum

level, do not start your vehicle and

contact an approved Dealer.

4.7

Frequency of checking coolant level
Check the coolant level regularly

(very severe damage is likely to be

caused to the engine if it runs out of

coolant).
If the level needs to be topped up, only

use products approved by our Technical

Department which ensure:
– protection against freezing;
– an anti-corrosion protection for the

cooling system.

Consult your approved dealer at

once if you notice an abnormal or

repeated drop in any of the fluid

levels.

No operations should be

carried out on the cooling

circuit when the engine is

hot.

Risk of burns.

Replacement interval
Refer to the Maintenance Document for

your vehicle.

Coolant level

With the engine switched off and on

level ground, the level when cold must

be between the MINI and MAXI marks

on reservoir 1.
Top this level up when cold before it

reaches the MINI mark.

LEVELS

(1/3)

1

When working in the engine

compartment, ensure that

the windscreen wiper stalk

is in the park position.

Risk of injury.

Before performing any

action in the engine com-

partment, the ignition must

be switched off (please see

the information on “Starting, stop-

ping the engine” in Section 2).

4.8

Level 2
It is normal for the level to drop as the

brake shoes become worn, but it must

never drop lower than the “MINI" warn-

ing line.
If you wish to check the disc and drum

wear yourself, you should obtain the

document explaining the checking pro-

cedure from the manufacturer’s net-

work or web site.

Topping up
After any operation on the hydraulic cir-

cuit, a specialist must replace the brake

fluid.
Only use fluids approved by our

Technical Department (and taken from

a sealed container).

Replacement interval
Refer to the Maintenance Document for

your vehicle.

Brake fluid level

The level should be read with the engine

switched off and on level ground.
This should be checked frequently,

and immediately if you notice even the

slightest loss in braking efficiency.

LEVELS

(2/3)

2

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 re-

minds you of this.
Risk of injury.

Consult your approved dealer at

once if you notice an abnormal or

repeated drop in any of the fluid

levels.

4.9

Filters

The replacement of filter components

(air filter, cabin filter, diesel filter, etc.)

is scheduled in the maintenance opera-

tions for your vehicle.
Replacement intervals for filter el-

ements: refer to the Maintenance

Document for your vehicle.

Windscreen washer reservoir

Topping up
With the engine switched off, open the

cap 3. Fill until you can see the fluid,

then replace the cap.

Liquid
Screen wash product (product with

antifreeze in winter).

LEVELS

(3/3)

/FILTERS

3

When working in the engine

compartment, ensure that

the windscreen wiper stalk

is in the park position.

Risk of injury.

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 re-

minds you of this.
Risk of injury.

Before performing any

action in the engine com-

partment, the ignition must

be switched off (please see

the information on “Starting, stop-

ping the engine” in Section 2).

4.10

TYRE PRESSURE

(1/2)

Label A

Open the driver’s door to read it.
Tyre pressures should be checked

when the tyres are cold.
If the tyre pressures cannot be checked

when the tyres are cold, increase the

pressures from 0.2 to 0.3 bar (or 3 PSI).

Never deflate a hot tyre.

A

Vehicle fitted with a tyre pressure

loss warning system
If under-inflated (puncture, low pres-

sure etc.), the warning light



on

the instrument panel comes on. See

“Tyre pressure loss warning” in

Section 2.

A

C

D

F

E

G

B

C

E

E

F

F

B: dimension of the tyres fitted to the

vehicle.

C: intended driving speed.
D : recommended pressure for optimis-

ing fuel consumption.

NB: driving comfort may be altered.
E: front tyre pressure.
F: rear tyre pressure.
G: tyre pressure for the emergency

spare wheel.

4.11

TYRE PRESSURES

(2/2)

Tyre safety and use of snow chains:

Refer to the information on “Tyres” in

Section 5 for the servicing conditions

and, depending on the version, the use

of chains.

For your safety, please re-

spect the speed limit.
When they need to be re-

placed, only tyres of the

same make, size, type and profile

should be used on a single axle.
They must: either have a load ca-

pacity and speed rating at least

equal to those of the original

tyres, or conform to those recom-

mended by an authorised dealer.
Failure to heed these instructions

could endanger your safety and

affect your vehicle’s roadworthi-

ness.
Risk of loss of control of the ve-

hicle.

Special note concern-

ing fully laden vehicles

(Maximum Permissible

All-Up Weight) and towing

a trailer: the maximum speed must

be limited to 60 mph (100 km/h) and

the tyre pressure increased by 0.2

bar.
Please refer to the information on

“Weights” in Section 6.
Risk of tyre blowouts.

4.12

Depending on the vehicle, the battery 1

is located under a cover and does not

require any maintenance. You should

not open it or add any fluid.

Replacing the battery
As this operation is complex, we advise

you to contact an approved Dealer.

Label A

Observe the indications on the battery:

– 2 naked flames and smoking are for-

bidden;

– 3 eye protection required;

– 4 keep away from children;

– 5 explosive materials;

– 6 refer to the handbook;

– 7 corrosive materials.

BATTERY

1

2

Handle the battery with care

as it contains sulphuric acid,

which must not come into

contact with eyes or skin. If

it does, wash the affected area with

plenty of cold water. If necessary,

consult a doctor.
Ensure that naked flames, red hot

objects and sparks do not come into

contact with the battery as there is a

risk of explosion.

The battery is a specific

type, please ensure it is

replaced with the same

type. Consult an approved

dealer.

A 2

3

4

5

6

7

Before performing any

action in the engine com-

partment, the ignition must

be switched off (please see

the information on “Starting, stop-

ping the engine” in Section 2).

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 re-

minds you of this.

Risk of injury.

4.13

BODYWORK MAINTENANCE

(1/3)

You should

Wash your car frequently, with the

engine off, with cleaning products rec-

ommended by the manufacturer (never

use abrasive products). Rinse thor-

oughly beforehand with a jet:

–

spots of tree resin and industrial

grime;

–

mud in the wheel arches and under-

neath the body which forms damp

patches;

–

bird droppings, which cause a

chemical reaction with the paint that

rapidly discolours paintwork and

may even cause the paint to peel

off;

wash the vehicle immediately to

remove these marks since it is im-

possible to remove them by polish-

ing;

–

salt, particularly in the wheel arches

and underneath the body after driv-

ing in areas where the roads have

been gritted.

Remove any plant matter (resin, leaves,

etc.) from the vehicle regularly.

A well-maintained vehicle will last

longer. It is therefore recommended to

maintain the exterior of the vehicle reg-

ularly.
Your vehicle has been treated with very

effective anti-corrosion products. It is

nevertheless subject to various outside

influences.

Corrosive agents in the atmosphere

–

atmospheric pollution (built-up and

industrial areas);

–

saline atmospheres (near the sea,

particularly in hot weather);

–

seasonal and damp weather condi-

tions (e.g. road salt in winter, water

from road cleaners, etc.).

Minor impacts

Abrasive action

Dust and sand in the air, mud, road grit

thrown up by other vehicles, etc.
You should take a number of minor pre-

cautions in order to safeguard your ve-

hicle against such risks.

Respect local regulations about wash-

ing vehicles (e.g. do not wash your ve-

hicle on a public highway).
Observe the vehicle stopping distances

when driving on gravelled surfaces to

prevent paint damage.
Repair, or have repaired quickly, areas

where the paint has been damaged, to

prevent corrosion spreading.
Remember to visit the body shop pe-

riodically in order to maintain your

anti-corrosion warranty. Refer to the

Maintenance Document.
If it is necessary to clean mechani-

cal components, hinges, etc., spray

them with products approved by our

Technical Department to protect them

after they have been cleaned.

We have selected special products

to care for your vehicle and you can

obtain these from the manufactur-

er’s accessory outlets.

4.14

BODYWORK MAINTENANCE

(2/3)

Degrease or clean using

high-pressure cleaning

equipment or by spray-

ing on products not ap-

proved by our Technical

Department:

–

mechanical components (e.g.:

engine compartment);

–

underbody;

–

parts with hinges (e.g.: inside the

doors);

–

painted plastic external fittings (e.g.:

bumpers).

Doing this could give rise to corrosion

or operational faults.

What you should not do

Wash the vehicle in bright sunlight or

freezing temperatures.
Do not scrape off mud or dirt without

pre-wetting.
Allow dirt to accumulate on the exterior.
Allow rust to form following minor im-

pacts.
Do not use solvents not approved by

our Technical Department to remove

stains as this could damage the paint-

work.
Do not drive in snow or muddy condi-

tions without washing the vehicle, par-

ticularly under the wheel arches and

body.

4.15

Using a roller type car wash

Return the windscreen wiper stalk to

the Park position (refer to the informa-

tion on the “Windscreen washer, wiper”

in Section 1). Check the mounting of

external accessories, additional lights

and mirrors, and ensure that the wiper

blades are secured with adhesive tape.
Remove the radio aerial mast if your

vehicle is fitted with this equipment.
Remember to remove the tape and refit

the antenna after washing.

Vehicles with a matte paint

finish

This type of paint requires certain pre-

cautions.

You should do the following
Wash the vehicle by hand using plenty

of water, using a soft cloth or a gentle

sponge.

Do not do the following
Use wax-based products (polishing).

Rub too hard.

Wash the vehicle in a roller-type car

wash.

Attach stickers to the paintwork (risk of

leaving marks).

Wash the vehicle

using a high-pressure

cleaning device.

BODYWORK MAINTENANCE

(3/3)

Cleaning the headlights

As the headlights are made of plastic

“glass”, use a soft cloth or cotton wool

to clean them. If this does not clean

them properly, moisten the cloth with

soapy water, then wipe clean with a soft

damp cloth or cotton wool.

Finally, carefully dry off with a soft dry

cloth.
Do not use cleaning products con-

taining alcohol or utensils (e.g.: a

scraper).

4.16

Glass instrument panel

(e.g. instrument panel, clock, exterior

temperature display, radio display, etc.)
Use a soft cloth (or cotton wool).

If this does not clean them properly,

use a soft cloth (or cotton wool) slightly

moistened with soapy water and then

wipe clean with another soft damp cloth

or cotton wool.

Finally, carefully dry off with a soft dry

cloth.
Do not use products containing alco-

hol and/or spray fluids on the area.

Seat belts

These must be kept clean.

Use products selected by our Technical

Department (Approved outlets) or

warm, soapy water and a sponge and

wipe with a dry cloth.

Detergents or dyes must not be used

under any circumstances.

INTERIOR TRIM MAINTENANCE

(1/2)

Textiles (seats, door trim, etc)

Vacuum-clean the textiles regularly.

Liquid stain
Use soapy water.
Dab lightly (never rub) with a soft cloth,

rinse and remove the excess.

Solid or pasty stain
Carefully remove the excess solid or

pasty material immediately with a

spatula (working from the edges to the

centre to avoid spreading the stain).

Clean as for a liquid stain.

Special instructions for sweets or

chewing gum
Put an ice cube on the stain to solidify

it, then proceed as for a solid stain.

A well-maintained vehicle will last

longer. It is therefore recommended to

maintain the interior of the vehicle regu-

larly.
A stain should always be dealt with

swiftly.
Whatever type of stain is on the trim,

use cold (or warm) soapy water with

natural soap.
Detergents (washing-up liquid, pow-

dered products, alcohol-based prod-

ucts) should not be used.
Use a soft cloth.
Rinse and soak up the excess.

For further recommendations for

maintaining the interior, and/or for

any unsatisfactory results, please

see an authorised dealer.