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ADVICE ON ANTI-POLLUTION, FUEL ECONOMY, DRIVING  
RENAULT actively participates in  
the reduction of pollutant exhaust  
gas emissions and in saving energy.  
Maintenance  
Engine adjustments  
• Ignition: this does not require  
adjustment.  
It is important to remember that  
failure to respect anti-pollution  
standards could lead to legal action  
being taken against the vehicle  
owner. In addition, replacing  
engine, fuel supply system and  
exhaust components with parts  
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 vehicle and the level of  
pollutant exhaust gas emissions are  
very much within your control.  
Make sure that your vehicle is  
maintained and used correctly.  
Spark plugs: optimum conditions  
of use, performance and output  
demand that the specifications  
laid down by our design office be  
rigorously adhered to.  
other  
than  
those  
originally  
recommended by the manufacturer  
may alter your vehicle so that it no  
longer complies with anti-pollution  
standards.  
If the spark plugs have to be  
replaced, adhere to the make,  
type and gap specified for your  
vehicle's engine. Contact your  
RENAULT Dealer for this  
information.  
Have your vehicle checked and  
adjusted by your RENAULT Dealer  
in accordance with the instructions  
in the vehicles warranty and  
servicing booklet.  
Idling speed: This does not  
require adjustment.  
Your RENAULT Dealer has all the  
equipment necessary for ensuring  
that your vehicle is maintained to  
its original standard.  
Air filter, diesel filter: A clogged  
element hinders performance 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.  
2.09  
ADVICE ON ANTIPOLLUTION, FUEL ECONOMY, DRIVING (continued)  
Brake as little as possible by  
Monitoring exhaust gas  
anticipating obstacles or bends  
and then simply lifting the  
accelerator pedal.  
The exhaust gas monitoring system  
will detect any faults in the  
vehicle's exhaust gas depollution  
system.  
Avoid sharp 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 gear  
possible without labouring the  
engine.  
This warning light on the  
instrument  
panel  
will  
On versions with automatic  
gearboxes, it is preferable to keep  
the gear lever in position D.  
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.  
indicate if there are any  
problems with the system:  
This comes on when the ignition is  
switched on and goes out after three  
seconds.  
Driving  
- If it comes on continuously,  
contact 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,  
rather than let it warm up while  
the vehicle is stationary.  
Double  
declutching  
and  
accelerating before switching off  
are superfluous actions in  
modern vehicles.  
Speed is expensive.  
• “Sportydriving 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.  
2.10  
ADVICE ON ANTIPOLLUTION, FUEL ECONOMY, DRIVING (continued)  
Vehicles with air conditioning  
will consume as much as 3.2 litres  
extra fuel every 100 miles (2 litres  
per 100 km) in urban cycle:  
switch the air conditioning off if it  
is not needed.  
Avoid filling the fuel tank to the  
very top to prevent any overflow.  
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 a fuel, so switch  
off all unnecessary electrical  
equipment.  
Pressures which are too low may  
Avoid using the vehicle 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 journeys.  
increase fuel consumption.  
The use of non-recommended  
tyres may also increase fuel  
consumption.  
However, (with safety always in  
mind), keep your lights on when  
the visibility is bad (see and be  
seen).  
Try to use the air vents. Driving  
with the windows open at 60 mph  
(100 km/h) will increase fuel  
consumption by +4%  
2.11  

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