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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Pump - sender - filter: Removal - Refitting
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
Fuel vapour recirculation circuit: Function
D4F or F4R or K4J or K4M or M4R
WARNING
The breather must not be blocked during normal
engine operation.
The tank is vented through the fuel vapour absorber.
Fuel vapour is trapped by the active carbon contained
in the absorber as it passes through.
Fuel vapour trapped in the absorber is eliminate
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