ADVICE: Antipollution, fuel economy and driving (continued)
– Brake as little as possible by suitably
anticipating an obstacle or bend and
then simply releasing the accelerator
pedal.
Exhaust gas monitoring
system
The exhaust gas monitoring system will
detect any operating faults in the vehi-
cle’s antipollution system.
– Avoid sudden acceleration.
– Do not overrev the engine in the in-
termediate gears.
If this system malfunctions, toxic sub-
stances may be released into the at-
mosphere or damage may occur.
Always use the highest gear possi-
ble without labouring the engine.
This warning light on the in-
Ä
strument panel will indicate if
On versions with automatic trans-
missions, it is preferable to keep the
gear lever in position D.
there are any faults in the
system:
This comes on when the ignition is
switched on and goes out after three
seconds.
– Do not try to maintain the same
speed up a hill, accelerate no more
than you would on level roads. Keep
your foot in the same position on the
accelerator pedal.
Driving
– if it comes on continuously, consult
your RENAULT Dealer as soon as
possible;
– Drive carefully for the first few miles
until the engine reaches its normal
operating temperature, rather than
let it warm up while the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
– Double declutching and accelerating
before switching off the engine are
unnecessary in modern vehicles.
– if it flashes, reduce the engine speed
until the light stops flashing. Consult
your RENAULT Dealer as soon as
possible.
– Bad weather, flooded roads.
– Speed is expensive.
Do not drive through floods
if the depth of water is above
the lower edge of the wheel
rims.
– Sporty driving uses a lot of fuel: drive
with a light right foot.
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