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SPECIAL POINTS - PETROL VERSIONS
The following operating conditions
may cause the catalytic converter to
overheat and thus reduce its
efficiencyor even destroy it and
cause heat damage to the vehicle:
• Driving for a long time with the
low fuel level warning light
illuminated;
• Faulty ignition, running out of
fuel or spark plug disconnected
occurring as engine misfiring and
snatches when driving;
• Using leaded petrol;
• Using lubrication additives or
fuel which is not approved by
Renault;
• Loss of power;
• The fitting of non-recognised
security systems which have been
integrated into the fuel injection
system for immobilisation
purposes;
Bump starting the vehicle, as
unburnt petrol in the system, may
affect the catalyst if the car does not
start quickly. However, jump
starting with jump leads across the
battery is permissible;If you note any of the above faults,
have the necessary repairs carried
out as soon as possible by your
Renault Dealer.
These faults may be avoided by
taking your vehicle regularly to
your Renault Dealer at the intervals
specifiedinyour“Warrantyand
Servicing” booklet.
Starting problems
To avoid damaging the catalytic
converter,do not keep tryingto start
the engine (using the starter, or by
pushing or pulling the vehicle)
without having identified and
corrected the cause of the fault.
If the fault cannot be found, do not
try to start the engine again, but call
for the assistance of a Renault
Dealer.
Never park the vehicle or
run the engine in locations
where combustible
substances or materials
such as grass or leaves may come
into contact with a hot exhaust
system.
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SPECIAL POINTS - DIESEL VERSIONS
Diesel engine speed
Diesel engines have an injection
system with a mechanical governor
which prevents overrevving of the
engineregardless of the gear engaged.
Running out of fuel
After filling the tank,if you have run
completely out of fuel,on condition
that the battery is fully charged, the
engine may be started normally.
If, after a few seconds, after several
attempts, the engine will not start,
call for the assistance of a Renault
Dealer.
Winter precautions
To avoid any problems in icy
conditions:
• ensure your battery is always well
charged.
• ensure the fuel level in the tank
never drops too low to avoid
condensation forming at the
bottom of the tank.
Vehicles fitted with a diesel fuel
heater
This allows diesel fuel to be used
with no additives down to–18°C,
or, in the case of a vehicle used
regularly over short distances
(engine cold)down to–5°C.
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ADVICE ON ANTIPOLLUTION AND HOW TO ECONOMISE ON FUEL WHEN DRIVING
RENAULT actively participates in
the reduction of pollutant exhaust
gas emissions and in saving energy.
By virtue of its design, its original
settings and moderate fuel
consumption, your RENAULT
conforms to the current antipollution
standards. Technical design cannot
achieve everything, however. The
level of exhaust gas pollutant
emissions and the fuel
consumption of your vehicle is
within your control. Ensure that
your vehicle is maintained
correctly, and that you drive and use
it carefully.Maintenance
Not observing the antipollution
legislation may lead to the owner of
the vehicle being prosecuted.
Replacing parts of the engine, the
fuel supply system and the exhaust
with parts which are not original
parts recommended by the
manufacturer may mean that your
vehicle no longer conforms to the
antipollution regulations.
Have your vehicle checked and
adjusted by your Renault Dealer in
accordance with the instructions in
your Warranty and Servicing booklet.
Your Renault Dealer has all the
equipment necessary to ensure that
your vehicle is maintained to its
original standard.
Always remember that the emission
of pollutant fumes is directly linked
to fuel consumption.
Engine adjustments
• ignition:this requires no adjustment
• spark plugs:optimum conditions
of use, performance and output
require that the specifications
laid down by our Design
Department be rigorously
adhered to.
If the spark plugs have to be
replaced, use the make, type and
gap specified for your engine.
Consult your Renault Dealer for
this information.
• idle speed:this requires no
adjustment.
• air filter, diesel fuel filter:a
blocked cartridge reduces output
and must be replaced.
• injection pump setting:this must
be set to the recommended values.
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ADVICE ON ANTIPOLLUTION AND HOW TO ECONOMISE ON FUEL WHEN 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
problems with the system:
This lights up when the ignition is
switched on and then goes out.
- 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 letting it warm up
while stationary.
• Speed is expensive.
• “Snappy” driving uses a lot of
fuel: drive with a “light right
foot”.• Brake as little as possible by
suitably anticipating an obstacle
or bend and then simply releasing
the accelerator pedal.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not overrev the engine in
intermediate gears.
Use the highest gear possible
without labouring the engine.
(On versions with an automatic
gearbox, try to always use
positionD.)
• Try not to maintain the same
speed up a hill as you would on
the level; keep your foot in the
same position on the accelerator
pedal.
• Double declutching and
accelerating before switching off
the engine are superfluous
actions in modern cars.
• Bad weather, flooded roads
Do not drive on flooded
roads if the depth of
water is above the lower
edge of the wheel rims.
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ADVICE ON ANTIPOLLUTION AND HOW TO ECONOMISE ON FUEL WHEN DRIVING(continued)
General hints
•Electricity is “fuel”; switch off all
the electrical units which are not
really needed.
However,(with safety always in
mind), keep your lights on when
the visibility is bad (see and be
seen).
• Try to use the air vents. Driving at
a speed of 60 mph (100 km/h)
with the windows open will
increase the use of fuel by 4%.•For vehicles fitted with air
conditioning,morefuelmaybe
used during urban driving; switch
off the system when it is not really
needed.
• Never fill the fuel tank up to the
brim to avoid it overflowing.
• Do not leave an empty roof rack in
position.
• Use a trailer for carrying bulky
objects.
• When towing a caravan, fit a wind
deflector and adjust it properly.
• Avoid using the car for door to
door calls (short journeys with
long stops in between), as the
engine never reaches its ideal
temperature. Try to group your
calls.
Tyres
•Inflation pressures which are too
low may increase fuel
consumption.
• The use of non-recommended
tyres may also increase fuel
consumption.
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PROACTIVE AUTOMATIC GEARBOX(continued)
Forward gears
Move the lever to positionD.Inthe
majority of traffic conditions, you
will not have to move the lever
again: the gears will change
automatically at the right time and
at the appropriate engine speed,
since the automatic system takes
into account the vehicle load, the
road contour and the particular
driving style you have chosen.
Acceleration and overtaking
Fully depress the accelerator pedal
quickly (or take your foot off the
accelerator and press it in again as
far as it will go).
When the pedal is depressed
quickly, it activates the
“kickdown” switch to obtain
maximum performance.
Special circumstances
• Snow position:if you are driving
on a surface with low adhesion
(snow, mud etc.), press switchC,
warning lightFwill come on.
When these driving conditions no
longer apply, turn the system off
by pressing buttonCagain and
the warning light will go out.• In hilly or mountainous country:
if the road conditions and the
number of bends do not allow you
to remain in 4th, we recommend
you select positionD3(by
pressing buttonB, with the gear
lever in positionD), or even2
(2nd gear hold), to avoid the
transmission changing to a higher
gear than the one selected.
Position1, which enforces the use
of 1st gear, gives good engine
braking.
When travelling downhill for a
long way, select positionD3or2
(or even1)togivemoreefficient
engine braking, and to relieve the
brakes.
•In cold weather, to prevent the
engine from stalling, wait for a
few moments before moving the
lever from positionPorNto
positionDorR.
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PROACTIVE AUTOMATIC GEARBOX(continued)
Economical driving
On the open road, always leave the
lever in positionD. Press the
accelerator pedal lightly to ensure
that the gears change automatically
at a low engine speed.
Never use positions D3, 2, 1 and the
snow position unless special
circumstances apply.
Parking the vehicle
When the vehicle is stationary,
place the lever in positionPwhile
keeping your foot on the brake
pedal: the automatic gearbox is in
neutral and the drive wheels are
mechanically locked by the
gearbox.
Apply the handbrake.
Operating faults
• If the lever becomes jammed in P,
even though you are depressing
the brake pedal, it can be released
manually.
To do this, unclip the coverJthen
simultaneously press the button
(located under the coverJ) and
the unlocking buttonAto move
the lever fromP.
Consult your RENAULT Dealer.• If warning lightIcomes
on when the vehicle is
being driven, it is
indicating that there is a failure.
Consult a RENAULT Dealer as
soon as possible.
• and :Ifthese
warning lights come on
simultaneously when the
vehicle is being driven, avoid
leaving the gear lever inD
position (orR) when stopping in
traffic: always return toN
position when stopped. Consult a
RENAULT Dealer as soon as
possible.
•If a vehicle with an automatic
gearbox breaks down,refertothe
information on towing in section 5.
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QUICKSHIFT 5 GEARBOX
Selector lever
1Mode selection button: enables
you to move from manual mode to
automatic mode or from
automatic to manual mode at any
time with the engine running.
Note:The selector lever
automatically returns to the middle
position after use.Display
2automatic mode
3brake pedal depressed warning
light
4gear display
5not used
6gearbox fault warning light.
Thegearused(1,2..,5,N,R)is
indicated in the instrument panel
display. In automatic mode,(A)is
also displayed.
Driving
Switch on the ignition.
The display lights up on the
instrument panel.
As long as neutral is displayed (N),
start the engine but do not depress
the accelerator.
If a gear other than neutral(N)is
displayed this will flash;it will only
be possible to start the engine if you
press down the brake pedal (the
warning light3will come on if you
forget) when holding the key in
starting position.
The vehicle will then change to
neutral (N) automatically and the
engine will start.
Note: do not attempt to start the
engine by pushing the vehicle if the
battery is flat (the display remains
off when the ignition is switched
on).