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OPERATING INCIDENTS
(continued)
On the open road
CAUSES
REMEDIAL ACTION
• Abnormal white smoke from the
exhaust.
Mechanical defect: cylinder head
gasket blown.
Stop the engine.
Consult a Renault Dealer.
• Smoke under the bonnet.
Short circuit.
Stop, turn the ignition off, disconnect
the battery.
Coolant circuit fault.
Consult a Renault Dealer.
• The oil pressure warning light
illuminates:
- when cornering or braking.
Oil level too low.
Top up the oil.
- on idling
Oil pressure too low.
Consult the nearest Renault Dealer.
- is slow to extinguish or remains
illuminated on acceleration.
Loss of oil pressure.
Stop: call for assistance from Renault
Dealer.
• Engine loses power.
Clogged air filter.
Change element.
Fuel supply faulty.
Check fuel level.
Faulty spark plugs, incorrectly set.
Consult a Renault Dealer.
• Idling unsteady or engine stalls.
Lack of compression (spark plugs,
ignition, air leak).
Consult a Renault Dealer.