Renault Captur

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Introduction

These vehicles operate by bi-fueling using two types of fuel: LPG and petrol.
They have two separate tanks FUEL TANK.
What is LPG?
Liquefied petroleum gas that complies with standard EN 589, or the equivalent national regulations.
It can be readily identified by its characteristic smell.

LPG/petrol fuel mode selection control 1

The switch 1 enables the driver to manually switch from one fuel mode to another.
The 2 warning light appears in grey on the instrument panel to indicate that the system is waiting for the required conditions to met before switching to LPG mode.
The 2 warning light appears in white or, depending on the vehicle, in green indicating that the LPG mode is activated.
Fuel level 3
The display 3 indicates the LPG tank level.
The amount of LPG indicated is an indicative value.
The "Low LPG level" message accompanied by the  warning light illuminated in white or, depending on the vehicle, in green, and the warning light appears on the trip computer accompanied by a beep. This indicates that the tank is almost empty and that the engine is operating using the reserve fuel tank.
Press switch 3 "OK", 4 or 5 to clear the message and the warning lights.

Starting the engine

The engine is always started using petrol.
Note: if LPG mode is activated when the engine is started, the system temporarily switches to "Petrol" mode, the warning light appears in grey without any beep and the display 3 indicates that petrol mode is activated.
As soon as the required conditions are met (engine temperature level, etc.), the system automatically switches to LPG mode: the  warning light appears in white or, depending on the vehicle, in green.
Note: if LPG mode is active when the engine is started, the system will temporarily switch to petrol mode.
As soon as the environmental conditions are met (engine temperature level, etc.), the system automatically switches to LPG mode.

Changing fuel mode during driving

To switch from petrol mode to LPG mode manually

Press control 1.
  • the LPG fuel level 3 is activated on the instrument panel;
  • the warning light comes on in grey to confirm the choice of LPG mode, then comes on in white or, depending on the vehicle, in green when LPG mode is active.
The transition to LPG is made during the first acceleration:

To switch from LPG mode to petrol mode manually

Press control 1.
The transition to LPG is made during the first acceleration:
  • the LPG fuel level 3 is activated on the instrument panel;
  • the warning light comes on in grey to confirm the choice of LPG mode, then comes on in white or, depending on the vehicle, in green when LPG mode is active.
Tip
To access the information and to reset the LPG trip settings JOURNEY SETTINGS.
Tip
While the fuel tank is empty, the vehicle cannot start or drive in LPG mode only.
Operation using LPG/petrol bi-fuel requires the presence of petrol (for starting, high accelerations, cold temperatures, etc.).
If the orange img_2_all_229_1.svg warning light appears on the instrument panel and a beep sounds, fill the petrol tank with fuel as soon as possible.

Automatically switching from LPG mode to petrol mode

Depending on the vehicle, under certain conditions of use, the system may opt to temporarily switch back to petrol mode.
The warning light appears in grey to warn you.
If the conditions are met again, it then automatically switches back to LPG mode and the warning light comes on in white or, depending on the vehicle, in green.
Note: after several unfruitful attempts, the system may decide to remain in Petrol mode for the current journey. A new attempt may be made after the engine has been stopped completely for about one minute.

LPG tank empty

If there is no more LPG remaining in the tank then the system automatically switches to petrol mode.
This will be indicated by the appearance of the "Réservoir GPL vide" message and the warning light 2 accompanied by a beep.
The warning light goes out.
Fill up with LPG FUEL TANK.

Operating faults

In the event of an anomaly that could impair the correct operation of the engine, the "LPG unavailable" message is displayed and the system automatically switches from LPG mode to Petrol mode.
This is confirmed by the "Check LPG system" message and the warning light or, depending on the vehicle, the yellow warning light displayed on the instrument panel.
Contact your approved Dealer as soon as possible;

If driving under severe conditions

In very cold weather (temperature below approximately 10°C) and depending on the quality of the gas used, the system may automatically manage the conditions for switching between LPG mode and petrol mode.
Note: on vehicles that are equipped, it is recommended that you use ECO mode in these conditions (particularly below 0°C) in order to maximise the use of LPG mode .

In the event of an accident

The main precautions to be taken are the same as with petrol vehicles:
  • apply the parking brake;
  • stop the engine (a safety device that stops LPG from entering the engine is automatically triggered);
  • switch off the ignition;
  • observe local regulations.
WARNING
LPG has a very specific smell so you will be able to detect any leaks easily.
If you smell gas in your vehicle or around your vehicle:
  • switch to petrol mode immediately and make sure that there are no flames or sources of fire near the vehicle;
  • go to an authorised dealer.
WARNING
Do not touch, hit or dismantle any part of the LPG system components.