ADVICE
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62 - Driving
– Avoid sudden acceleration.
– Do not overrev the engine in the
intermediate gears. Always use the
highest gear possible without labouring
the engine.
Make your own contribution
towards protecting the
environment
– Worn parts replaced in the course of
routine vehicle maintenance (vehicle
battery, oil filter, air filter, batteries, etc.)
and oil containers (empty or filled with
used oil) must be disposed of through
authorised Renault Dealer.
– In all cases, comply with local
legislation.
Exhaust gas monitoring system
This system detects operating faults in
the vehicle’s antipollution system.
These faults may cause mechanical
damage or release of harmful
substances.
This warning light on the
instrument panel indicates if there are
any faults in the system :
This comes ON when the ignition is
switched ON and goes OFF once the
engine starts.
– If it comes ON continuously while
engine is in running condition, consult
an approved dealer. If it flashes,
reduce the engine speed until the light
stops flashing. Contact an approved
dealer as soon as possible.
– 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.
– Poor weather conditions, flooded
roads. Do not drive through water if it
is higher than the lower edge of the
wheel rim.
– Avoid using the vehicle for door-
todoor journeys (short journeys, with
long stops in-between) because in
these conditions, the engine never
reaches its ideal temperature.
Tyres
Increased fuel consumption could be
the result of :
– insufficient pressure.
– using non-recommended tyres.
Advice on use
– Electricity is fuel ; switch off all the
electrical components which are not
really needed.
However (safety first), keep your
lights on when the visibility is bad
(“see and be seen”).
– Driving with the windows open at
around 100 km/h will increase fuel
consumption.
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