SPECIAL FEATURES OF DIESEL VERSIONS
Diesel engine speed
Precautions to be taken in winter
Diesel engines are fitted with an
To avoid any damage in icy weather:
- ensure that the battery is always
fully charged,
injection
equipment
which
prevents the engine speed being
exceeded irrespective of the gear
selected.
- Always keep the fuel tank
relatively full to avoid water
vapour condensing in it and
accumulating at the bottom of the
tank.
Running out of fuel
After filling the tank if you have run
completely out of fuel, the engine
may be started normally on
condition that the battery is fully
charged: see the information on the
fuel tank in Section 1 to find out
more about the special features of
diesel
versions
fitted
with
common-rail
injection.
(high pressure)
However, if after a few seconds and
several attempts the engine fails to
start, contact a RENAULT Dealer.
Do not park the vehicle or run
the engine in locations where
combustible substances or
materials such as grass
or leaves can come into contact
with a hot exhaust system.
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