Warning lights of the Renault Captur: what each light means
In the 2 generations of the Renault Captur, the documented faults light up 7 warning lights on the dashboard. The most frequent: engine warning light (6 faults), pollution control faulty (2 faults) and oil warning light (1 fault). Oil warning light and overheating call for stopping as soon as possible.
Which warning lights the faults of the Renault Captur trigger
Red ones first, and those that call for stopping. Below each warning light, the documented faults that trigger it, with their pages.
Oil pressure warning light on
Urgency: As soon as possibleRedSymbol: oil can (an oil can with a drop)
The red oil-can warning light means the engine is not getting the oil pressure it needs. The cause may be a low oil level, a failing oil pump or a blocked oil circuit. With low pressure, parts such as the turbo, the bearings or the timing drive can wear out within minutes.
What to do: Stop the car as soon as it is safe and switch the engine off. Check the level with the dipstick and do not drive on if the light stays on: call a recovery truck.
1 documented fault that triggers it in the Renault Captur
- Critical severity: Excessive oil consumption and engine failure · 1.2 TCe engine · I
Overheating or temperature warning light
Urgency: As soon as possibleRedSymbol: thermometer over wavy lines (coolant)
The temperature needle climbs towards the red zone or the coolant warning light comes on. It usually points to a lack of coolant, a leak, or a failing thermostat or water pump. Driving on can warp the cylinder head or damage the gasket.
What to do: Stop as soon as you can and switch the engine off. Do not open the coolant reservoir cap while it is hot. If coolant is missing, do not set off again until you have found the leak.
1 documented fault that triggers it in the Renault Captur
- High severity: Coolant leak at the thermostat housing · 0.9 TCe engine · I
Engine fault warning light (check engine)
Urgency: Garage soonYellow or amberSymbol: outline of an engine seen from the side, in yellow or orange
The orange engine-shaped warning light comes on when the ECU detects a fault affecting combustion or emissions. If it flashes, it usually points to misfires that can damage the catalytic converter.
What to do: If it stays on steadily, you can drive gently to a garage and ask for a fault code read-out. If it flashes or you notice a loss of power, slow down and get to a garage as soon as possible.
6 documented faults that trigger it in the Renault Captur
- Critical severity: Excessive oil consumption and engine failure · 1.2 TCe engine · I
- Critical severity: Timing chain or tensioner failure · 0.9 TCe engine · I
- Critical severity: LPG (ECO-G) system faults and tank recall · 1.0 TCe / SCe engine · II
- High severity: Turbo actuator (wastegate) fault · 1.3 TCe engine · II
- Medium severity: Emissions warning light on because of a calibration fault · 1.3 TCe engine · II
- Medium severity: Timing phaser fault · 1.3 TCe engine · II
"Pollution control system faulty" message
Urgency: Garage soonYellow or amberSymbol: a text message on the dashboard ("anticontaminación defectuosa" or similar wording, in English "emissions system fault"), sometimes alongside an amber warning light
A common message on Peugeot, Citroën, DS and Opel cars from the Stellantis group. It appears when the ECU detects a fault in a component that controls emissions: the particulate filter, the EGR valve, the sensors, the AdBlue system or, on petrol engines, combustion problems.
What to do: It is not a specific fault but a generic warning. Have the car diagnosed with the right equipment to read the exact code before replacing any part.
2 documented faults that trigger it in the Renault Captur
- Medium severity: NOx trap and AdBlue system on the Euro 6 1.5 dCi · 1.5 dCi engine · I and II
- Medium severity: Emissions warning light on because of a calibration fault · 1.3 TCe engine · II
AdBlue system warning
Urgency: Garage soonYellow or amberSymbol: AdBlue system warning in the instrument cluster, yellow or orange at first, usually accompanied by a text message and, later on, a countdown in kilometres
Diesels with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) use AdBlue to cut NOx emissions. A warning with a countdown ("engine will not restart in X km") indicates a low level or a fault in the AdBlue tank, pump, heater or injector. When the countdown reaches zero, the car will not start again.
What to do: If the tank is full and the warning persists, the problem lies with the system. Go to a garage before the countdown ends and keep your receipts in case the fault is covered by a manufacturer campaign.
1 documented fault that triggers it in the Renault Captur
- Medium severity: NOx trap and AdBlue system on the Euro 6 1.5 dCi · 1.5 dCi engine · I and II
Tyre pressure warning light
Urgency: MonitorYellow or amberSymbol: cross-section of a tyre with an exclamation mark inside; on some cars, the letters TPMS in orange
The tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) light warns of a wheel with low pressure or, if it flashes, of a fault in the system itself, such as a sensor with a flat battery.
What to do: Check the pressures when the tyres are cold as soon as possible. If they are fine and the warning stays on, have the sensors checked and reset the system as described in the handbook.
1 documented fault that triggers it in the Renault Captur
- Low severity: Software faults: partial trip counter, tyre pressure warning and Start&Stop · outside the engine · II
Hybrid system fault warning light or message
Urgency: Garage soon
Hybrid Toyotas and Lexuses show their own warning (a triangle or a message on the dashboard) when the hybrid system management electronics, such as the inverter, the battery or the electric motors, detect a fault, separate from the generic engine fault warning light. In some cases the car goes into a limited driving mode or loses electric drive.
What to do: If you also notice a loss of power or the car stalls, stop as soon as it is safe. Ask a garage with the right equipment to read the codes of the hybrid control unit, not just the petrol engine one.
1 documented fault that triggers it in the Renault Captur
- Medium severity: Hybrid system electrical fault with "DANGER" warning and car won't start · E-Tech Híbrido engine · II
Frequently asked questions
Which warning lights come on most in the Renault Captur?
Engine warning light: 6 documented faults, such as excessive oil consumption and engine failure. Pollution control faulty: 2 documented faults, such as NOx trap and AdBlue system on the Euro 6 1.5 dCi. Oil warning light: 1 documented fault, such as excessive oil consumption and engine failure.
Which warning light of the Renault Captur is the most serious?
Oil warning light and overheating: its urgency is “as soon as possible”. Stop the car as soon as it is safe; on each warning light's page, at the top, you will find what to do.
Which generation of the Renault Captur has the most faults that trigger warning lights?
Renault Captur II (9 faults) and Renault Captur I (6 faults).
A warning light has come on in the Renault Captur: what should I do?
Find which warning light it is on this page and check its urgency. With oil warning light and overheating, stop as soon as possible somewhere safe. For the others, book an appointment at a garage and have them read the fault code with an OBD reader: it shows which system has failed.