Get Getting to know your vehicle -> Fuel tank Guide for Renault Clio 4 Door Fourth Generation (2014-2018)

FUEL TANK (1/5)

Fuel grade

Use a high-grade fuel that complies

with the legislation in force in each

country and which must comply with

the specifications given on the label on

the cover 1. ➥ 6.6.

Fuel types that conform to European

standards with which the engines of

vehicles sold in Europe are compat-

ible: refer to the table ➥ 6.6.

Useable tank capacity:

– Approximately 9.24 gallons

(42 litres) for petrol versions;

Do not mix even small

amounts of petrol (un-

– Approximately 8.58 gallons

Filler cap: this is specific.

(39 litres) for diesel versions.

leaded or E85) with diesel.

If you have to replace it,

Do not use ethanol-based

With the vehicle unlocked, to open

make sure it is identical to

fuel if your vehicle is not compatible

cover 1, press area A then release. The

the original cap. Contact an

with this fuel.

cover 1 opens slightly.

approved Dealer.

Use the cap holder 2 on the flap 1

Do not add reagent to the fuel – oth-

Never place the cap near a source

during filling to hold the cap 3 in place.

erwise you risk damaging the engine

of heat or flame.

For details on filling the fuel tank, refer

➥ 0.8. If you wish to add an additive

to the information on “Filling up with

Do not wash the filler area with a

to the fuel, use a product approved

fuel”.

high-pressure washer.

by our Technical Department.

To close it, press on the fuel filler flap by

Consult an approved dealer.

hand, as far as it will go.

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FUEL TANK (2/5)

Filling with fuel

If it is not possible to add at least

1.10 gallons (5 litres) of fuel due to the

With the ignition off, insert the nozzle

fuel level in the tank, drive the vehicle

and insert it fully before turning it on to

until the tank has capacity.

fill the fuel tank (risk of splashing). Keep

the nozzle in this position throughout

Petrol versions

the entire filling operation.

Using leaded petrol will damage the

When the pump cuts out automatically

antipollution system and may lead to a

at the end of the filling procedure, a

loss of warranty.

maximum of two further filling attempts

To ensure that the tank is not filled

may be made, as there must be suffi-

with leaded petrol, the fuel tank filler

cient space in the fuel tank to allow for

neck consists of a restrictor fitted with

expansion. Make sure that no water

a safety system which only allows

enters the fuel tank during filling. The

a nozzle for unleaded petrol to be

cover 1 and its surround must remain

used (at the pump).

clean.

Diesel version

Special case

It is essential to use diesel fuel that

When the vehicle has been stopped for

conforms with the information given on

around three months, you must add

the label inside cover 1.

fuel to prevent damage to the fuel

Petrol version

pump. To do this, with the ignition off,

It is essential to use unleaded petrol.

top-up at least 1.10 gallons (5 litres)

The octane rating (RON) must comply

then start the engine to operate the

To fill up with fuel, the engine

with the information given on the label

pump and renew the fuel in the circuit.

must be stopped (and not

on the cover 1. ➥ 6.6.

only on standby in the case

of vehicles equipped with

the STOP and START function): you

must switch off the ignition ➥ 2.4,

➥ 2.6.

Fire hazard.

After filling, check that the cap and

cover are closed.

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FUEL TANK (3/5)

Vehicles with card

No modifications what-

With the card in the passenger com-

soever are permitted on

partment, press the start button 4 with-

any part of the fuel supply

out pressing any of the pedals. Wait a

system (electronic units,

few minutes before starting.

wiring, fuel circuit, injectors, pro-

tective covers, etc.) as this may be

This will enable the fuel circuit to be

dangerous (unless undertaken by

primed. If the engine does not start,

qualified Network personnel).

repeat the procedure.

If the engine does not start after several

attempts, please contact an authorised

dealer.

Running out of fuel on diesel

Persistent fuel odour

versions

If you notice a persistent

fuel odour you should:

Vehicles with key/remote control

– stop the vehicle as soon as traf-

– Set the ignition key to “On” position

fic conditions allow and switch off

M ➥ 2.3 and wait a few minutes

the ignition;

before starting to enable the fuel cir-

cuit to be primed;

– switch on the hazard warning

lights and ask your passengers to

– turn the key to position D. If the

leave the vehicle and stay clear

engine does not start, repeat the pro-

of the traffic;

cedure;

– contact an approved Dealer.

– if the engine does not start after sev-

eral attempts, please contact an au-

thorised dealer.

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FUEL TANK (4/5)

Useable capacity of the LPG tank: ap-

proximately 7.04 gallons (32 litres).

Filling up with LPG

Apply the parking brake, stop the

engine, switch off the ignition and

switch off the lights.

Always respect the safety instructions

given at filling stations.

Depending on the country, before refill-

ing you must screw the filling adapter 5

onto the LPG filler end piece.

It is always advisable to completely fill

the tank.

When the pump stops delivering LPG,

Filling stations without self-

or when the pump flow reduces signif-

service

icantly, the maximum LPG level has

If the service station personnel carry

been reached.

IMPORTANT: LPG filling

out the LPG filling procedure, you must

At this point, do not attempt to carry on

adapter 5

give them the adapter 5.

filling.

Depending on the country, the use

of a specific adapter is required for

LPG filling.

The filling adapter 5 is provided in

a pouch in the glove box. It may or

may not be present in the vehicle,

depending in which country the ve-

hicle was sold.

Before driving the vehicle to another

country, it is essential to consult an

approved dealer to find out the type

of adapter to use if necessary.

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FUEL TANK (5/5)

Depending on the type of station, it may

be necessary to perform press and hold

the station button before filling will start.

When the pump stops supplying LPG,

or when the pump flow reduces sig-

nificantly, the maximum tank level has

been reached.

The filling will stop as soon as you re-

lease the button. Release the stop

lever (a small amount of gas may be re-

leased), lift the pistol and place it on the

distributor.

After filling, refit the cap 6 to prevent

any water or foreign bodies from enter-

ing the system.

Filling stations with self-

service

We recommend that you wear gloves

when handling the LPG pistol.

Open the tank flap of your vehicle and

unscrew the cap 6 from the end piece

of the LPG filler 7.

Carefully follow the instructions shown

on LPG distributors. These explain how

to fill up properly.

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