QXBIUDB*T[G 3DJH
MEGANE BERLINE NU 671-1 C:\Documentum\Checkout\nu671-1_eng_T5.WIN 2/10/2001 10:06 - page 43
5.43
OPERATING INCIDENTS
(continued)
On the open road
CAUSES
REMEDIAL ACTION
•
Steering becomes hard to turn.
Belt broken.
Have the belt replaced.
Lack of oil in pump.
Top up the oil (see maintenance
section).
If the problem persists, consult a
Renault Dealer.
• The engine overheats. The coolant
temperature warning light illuminates
(or the gauge needle moves into the
red zone).
Water pump: belt stretched or broken.
Faulty engine cooling fan.
Stop the vehicle and switch off the
engine. Consult a Renault Dealer.
Coolant leaks
Check the condition of hoses and
clips.
Check the expansion bottle: it should
contain coolant. If it does not, top it
up
(having let it cool down)
. Take care
not to scald yourself. This action is
only temporary: consult your Renault
Dealer as soon as possible.
Radiator:
Never fill a hot radiator with cold coolant if a considerable quantity has been lost. After any operation
on the vehicle which has involved even partial draining of the cooling system, it must be refilled with a new
mixture prepared in the correct proportions. Reminder: only products approved by Renault's Technical
Department may be used for this purpose.
