FUEL TANK (continued)
Petrol version
Filling up with fuel
Persistent fuel odour
It is essential to use unleaded petrol.
The octane rating (RON) must con-
form with the specifications given on
the label inside fuel filler flap A. Refer
to the information on “Engine specifica-
tions” in Section 6.
If you notice a persistent fuel odour you
should:
Petrol versions
Using leaded petrol will damage the
antipollution system and may lead to a
loss of warranty.
– stop the vehicle as soon as traffic
conditions allow and switch off the
ignition;
To ensure that the fuel tank is not filled
with leaded petrol, the fuel tank filler
neck contains a restrictor fitted with a
foolproof system which only allows
the nozzle for unleaded petrol to be
used (at the pump).
– switch on the hazard warning lights
and ask your passengers to leave
the vehicle and stay clear of the traf-
fic;
Special features of vehicles running
on ethanol-based fuel:
It is essential to use unleaded petrol or
fuel containing a maximum of 85% eth-
anol (E85).
– refrain from working on or restart-
ing the vehicle before it has been
inspected by qualified RENAULT
Network personnel.
– Insert the nozzle so that the valve is
pushed back and then fully insert it
before beginning to fill the tank (risk
of splashback).
To make it easier to start the engine in
very cold conditions, it is recommended
to use unleaded petrol or, on equipped
vehicles, to use the heater integrated in
the engine.
– Keep the nozzle in this position
throughout the entire filling opera-
tion.
In this case, connect the special end of
the extension piece supplied into the
socket integrated into the radiator grille
and the other end into a 220V socket
for at least 6 hours before starting.
Petrol and diesel versions
No modifications what-
soever are permitted on
any part of the fuel supply
system (computers, wiring,
fuel circuit, injector, protection
covers, etc.) as this may be danger-
ous (such work must be undertaken
by qualified RENAULT Network per-
sonnel).
When the pump cuts out automatically
at the end of the filling procedure, a
maximum of two further filling attempts
may be made, as there must be suffi-
cient space in the fuel tank to allow for
expansion.
Note: when using ethanol-based fuel,
you may notice over-consumption.
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