Renault Clio 2003 - Advice on Anti-Pollution and How to Economise on Fuel

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ADVICE ON ANTI-POLLUTION AND HOW TO ECONOMISE ON FUEL, DRIVING (continued)
Monitoring exhaust gas
The exhaust gas monitoring system
will detect any malfunctioning of
the vehicle's exhaust gas
depollution system.
If this system malfunctions, toxic
substances may be released into the
atmosphere or mechanical damage
may occur.
This warning light on the
instrument panel will
indicate if there are any
problem s with the system:
This comes on when the ignition is
switched on and goes out after 3
seconds.
- If it lights up continuously,
consult your RENAULT Dealer as
soon as possible.
- If it flashes, reduce the engine
speed until the light stops
flashing. Consult your RENAULT
Dealer as soon as possible.
Driving
• Drive carefully for the first few
miles until the engine reaches its
normal operating temperature,
rather than let it warm up while
the car is stationary.
• Speed is expensive.
• “Sporty” driving uses a lot of fuel:
drive with a “light right foot”.
• Study the road ahead so that you
are able to brake as little as
possible, it can be sufficient just
to lift off th e accelerator.
• Avoid sharp acceleration.
• Do not overrev the engine in the
intermediate gears. Always use
the highest gear possible without
labouring the engine.
• Do not try to maintain the same
speed up a hill; accelerate no
more than you would on the level.
Keep your foot in the same
position on the accelerator pedal.
• Double declutching and
accelerating before switching off
are superfluous actions in modern
cars.
• Bad weather, flooded roads
Do not drive through
floods if the depth of
water is above the lower
edge of the wheel rims.