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FAULTS
(continued)
On the road
CAUSES
REMEDIAL ACTION
• Abnormal white smoke from the
exhaust.
Mechanical
fault:
cylinder
head
gasket blown.
Stop the engine.
Contact a RENAULT Dealer.
• Smoke under the bonnet.
Short circuit.
Stop, turn the ignition off, disconnect
the battery.
Coolant circuit fault.
Contact a RENAULT Dealer.
• The oil pressure warning light lights
up
- on a bend or under braking
The level is too low.
Top up the engine oil (refer to the
information about Engine oil level –
topping up/filling in Section 4).
- at idle speed
Low oil pressure
Visit the nearest RENAULT Dealer.
- is slow to go out or remains lit up
under acceleration
Lack of oil pressure
Stop: contact a RENAULT Dealer.
• The engine lacks power.
Clogged air filter.
Replace cartridge.
Fuel supply faulty.
Check the fuel level.
Faulty spark plugs, incorrectly set.
Contact a RENAULT Dealer.
• Unstable idle speed or the engine
stalls.
Poor
compression
(spark
plugs,
ignition, air leak).
Contact a RENAULT Dealer.