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ADVICE ON ANTI-POLLUTION AND HOW TO ECONOMISE ON FUEL, DRIVING  
RENAULT is actively participating  
in the reduction of pollutant  
exhaust gas emissions and in saving  
energy.  
Maintenance  
Engine adjustments  
• Ignition: This does not require  
adjustment.  
It should be noted that failure to  
respect anti-pollution standards  
may lead to legal action being taken  
against the vehicle owner. In  
addition, the replacement of parts of  
the engine, fuel supply system and  
exhaust by parts other than those  
originally recommended by the  
manufacturer may alter your  
vehicle such that it no longer  
By virtue of its design, moderate  
fuel consumption and initial  
settings your Renault conforms to  
current anti-pollution standards.  
Technical design, however, cannot  
achieve all. The fuel consumption  
of your car and the level of pollutant  
exhaust gas emissions are very  
much within your control. Make  
sure that your vehicle is maintained  
correctly, use it carefully and watch  
your driving style.  
Spark  
plugs:  
Optimum  
conditions of use, performance  
and output demand that the  
specifications laid down by our  
design office be rigorously  
adhered to.  
If the spark plugs have to be  
changed, use the make, type and  
gap specified for your vehicle’s  
engine. Consult your Renault  
Dealer for this information.  
complies  
standards.  
with  
anti-pollution  
Have your vehicle checked and  
adjusted by your Renault Dealer in  
accordance with the instructions in  
the vehicle’s servicing booklet.  
Idling speed: This does not  
require adjustment.  
Your Renault Dealer has all the  
equipment necessary for ensuring  
your vehicle is maintained in its  
original standard.  
Air filter, diesel filter: A choked  
element hinders output and must  
be changed.  
Always remember that the emission  
of pollutant fumes is directly linked  
to fuel consumption.  
Injection pump setting: It must be  
set to the recommended values.  
2.07  
ADVICE ON ANTI-POLLUTION AND HOW TO ECONOMISE ON FUEL (continued)  
Take your foot off the accelerator  
pedal to slow down rather than  
use the brakes wastefully and  
judge the road well in advance.  
Monitoring exhaust gas  
The exhaust gas monitoring system  
will detect any malfunctioning of  
the  
vehicle’s  
exhaust  
gas  
depollution system.  
Avoid fierce acceleration.  
If this system malfunctions, toxic  
substances may be released into the  
atmosphere or mechanical damage  
may occur.  
• Do not overrev the engine in the  
intermediate gears.  
Always use the highest ratio  
possible without labouring the  
engine.  
This warning light on the  
instrument panel will  
indicate if there are any  
problems with the system.  
On versions with an automatic  
transmission, it is preferable to  
keep your the gear lever in D.  
It illuminates when the ignition is  
switched on and extinguishes  
within 3 seconds.  
• 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.  
Driving  
- If it illuminates 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.  
Drive carefully for the first few  
miles until the engine reaches its  
normal operating temperature.  
• Double  
declutching  
and  
accelerating before switching off  
are superfluous actions in  
modern cars.  
• Speed is expensive.  
• “Snappy” driving uses a lot of  
fuel: drive with a “light right  
foot”.  
• Bad weather, flooded roads  
Do not drive through  
floods if the depth of  
water is above the lower  
edge of the wheel rims.  
2.08  
ADVICE ON ANTI-POLLUTION AND HOW TO ECONOMISE ON FUEL (continued)  
For  
vehicles  
with  
air  
conditioning, the extra fuel  
consumed in urban cycle can be  
as high as 2 litres per 100 km:  
switch the system off when it is  
not needed.  
• Never fill the fuel tank right to the  
brim as this is wasteful.  
• Do not leave an empty roof rack in  
position.  
• It is better to fit a trailer for bulky  
objects.  
• When towing a caravan, fit a wind  
deflector and adjust it carefully.  
General hints  
Tyres  
Electricity is “fuel”; switch off all  
the electrical units which are not  
really needed.  
Inflation pressures which are  
too low may increase fuel  
consumption.  
Avoid  
using  
the  
car  
for  
door-to-door calls (short journeys  
with long waits in between)  
because the engine never reaches  
its normal operating temperature.  
Try to group your calls.  
However, (with safety always in  
mind), keep your lights on when  
the visibility is bad (see and be  
seen).  
• The use of non-recommended  
tyres may also increase fuel  
consumption.  
Try to use the air vents. Driving  
with the windows open will  
increase the use of fuel by 4%.  
2.09  

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