Renault Clio: Running in
Petrol version
For the first 600 miles (1,000 km), do not exceed 78 mph (130 km/h) in the highest gear, or 3,000 to 3,500 rpm.
You may only expect top performance from your vehicle after approximately 1,800 miles (3,000 km).
Service intervals: refer to the Maintenance Document for your vehicle.
Diesel version
For the first 1,000 miles (1,500 km), do not exceed 80 mph (130 km/h) in the highest gear, or 2,500 rpm. After completing this mileage you may drive faster, although you may only expect top performance after approximately 3,600 miles (6,000 km).
During the running in period, do not accelerate hard while the engine is still cold and do not let the engine over-rev.
Service intervals: refer to the Maintenance Document for your vehicle.
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Starting, Stopping the engine
Remote control RENAULT card
When you get into the vehicle, insert
the RENAULT card integrated key,
pointing towards you, fully into the card
reader 2.
To start, press button 1. If a gear is
Stop and Start Function
This system enables a reduced fuel
consumption and lower greenhouse
gas emissions. The system is activated
automatically when the vehicle is
started. While driving, the system stops
the engine (s
Special features of petrol versions
The following operating conditions:
driving for long periods when the low
fuel level warning light is lit;
using leaded petrol;
using fuel or lubrication additives
which are not approved.
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Anti-submarining airbag: Removal - Refitting
C85
IMPORTANT
Consult the safety and cleanliness advice and operation
recommendations before carrying out any
repair (see 88C, Air bag and Pretensioners, Airbag
and pretensioners: Precautions for the
repair, 88C-6).
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
IMPORTANT
It is essential to lock the air
Manual gearbox: Identification
JA3 or JA5 or JH3 or JR5
K4J / K4M / K9K / D4F engines are fitted with type JH
and JR manual gearboxes.
A marking (1) on the gearbox casing indicates:
Gearbox type
Gearbox suffix
Production plant
Production number
K9K, and TL4 - F4R, and 830, and TL4
Identification plate
Engraving
Ge
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