Renault Clio: Special features of diesel versions
Diesel engine speed
Diesel engines are fitted with injection
equipment which prevents the engine
speed being exceeded irrespective of
the gear selected.
If the message “CHECK ANTIPOLLUTION
SYSTEM” is displayed
along with warning lights
and
, consult an authorised dealer
immediately.
When driving, depending on the fuel
grade used, it is possible that white
smoke may be emitted.
This is due to the exhaust particle filter
being cleaned automatically, and does
not affect the way the vehicle runs.
Running out of fuel
If the tank has been completely drained,
the system must be reprimed after
the tank is refilled: see information on
the “fuel tank” in section 1 before restarting
the engine.
Precautions to be taken in
winter
To avoid any faults in icy weather:
- ensure that the battery is always fully
charged,
- always keep the diesel tank relatively
full to avoid water vapour
condensing in it and accumulating at
the bottom of the tank.
Do not park the vehicle or
run the engine in locations
where combustible substances
or materials such
as grass or leaves can come into
contact with the hot exhaust system. |
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Gear lever
Vehicles with manual gearbox: refer
to the grid on the gear lever knob 1.
Vehicles with automatic gearbox:
refer to the information on the
“Automatic gearbox” in Section 2.
Fuel consumption is accredited in accordance
with a standard regulatory
method. Identical for all manufacturers,
this enables vehicles to be compared
with one another. Consumption
in real time de
Gear change indicator 1
To obtain optimum consumption levels,
a warning light on the instrument panel
lets you know the best time to move up
or down a gear:
move up a gear;
move down a gea
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WARNING
The information contained in the following
describes the general repair procedure for all vehicles
having the same design for this part.
Before reading this general information, check that
there are no special notes associated with this vehicle.
These special notes are specified if necessa
D4F or F4R or K4J or K4M or M4R
IMPORTANT
During this operation, be sure to:
be careful of fuel splashes when disconnecting the
union.
IMPORTANT
Wear goggles with side protectors for this operation.
IMPORTANT
Wear latex gloves during the operation.
WARNING
To prevent impurities from entering th
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