1995-2002 Renault Megane SUV Driving -> Special Features of Petrol/Diesel Versions User Manual
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SPECIAL POINTS RELATING TO PETROL VERSIONS  
The following operating conditions  
may cause the catalytic converter to  
overheat and thus reduce its  
efficiency or even destroy it and  
cause heat damage to the vehicle:  
If you note any of the above  
incidents, have the necessary  
repairs carried out as soon as  
possible by your Renault Dealer.  
These incidents may be avoided by  
taking your vehicle regularly to  
your Renault Dealer at the intervals  
specified in your servicing booklet.  
• 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;  
Starting problems  
To avoid damaging the catalytic  
converter, do not keep trying to  
start the engine (using the ignition  
key, or by pushing or pulling the  
vehicle) without having identified  
and corrected the starting fault.  
• Using leaded petrol;  
• Using lubrication additives or  
fuel which is not approved by  
Renault;  
• Loss of power;  
If the fault cannot be identified, do  
not persist in attempting to start the  
engine. Call a Renault Dealer.  
• The fitting of non-recognised  
security systems which have been  
integrated into the fuel injection  
system  
purposes;  
for  
immobilisation  
• 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;  
Do not park the vehicle  
or  
in  
run  
the  
engine  
where  
locations  
combustible substances or  
materials such as grass or leaves  
can come into contact with a hot  
exhaust system.  
2.04  
SPECIAL POINTS RELATING TO DIESEL VERSIONS  
Diesel engine speed  
Precautions to be taken in winter  
Diesel engines are fitted with an  
To avoid any problems in icy  
weather:  
• Ensure the battery is always fully  
charged.  
• Always keep the fuel tank  
relatively full to avoid water  
vapour condensing in it and  
accumulating at the bottom of the  
tank.  
injection pump incorporating  
a
mechanical  
governor  
which  
prevents overrevving of the engine  
irrespective of the gear in use.  
Lack of fuel  
If the fuel tank has been drained  
dry, you may start the engine  
normally after refilling the fuel tank  
provided that the battery is  
Vehicles with diesel fuel heater  
well-charged.  
Refer  
to  
the  
This equipment enables diesel fuel  
to be used without an additive  
down to –18°C or, if the vehicle is  
used regularly for short journeys  
(cold engine), down to –5°C.  
information on the fuel tank in  
section 1 for the special instructions  
on diesel versions equipped with  
the common rail (high pressure)  
engine.  
However, if after a few seconds and  
several attempts the engine fails to  
start, contact a Renault Dealer.  
2.05  

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