SPECIAL FEATURES OF DIESEL VERSIONS FITTED WITH A PARTICLE FILTER
As an example, in this case, the
cleaning operation lasts for up to
20 minutes.
When driving, depending on the
grade of fuel used, it is possible
that white smoke may be emitted.
1
If the message “Check emission
control” is displayed on the
instrument panel accompanied by
This is due to the exhaust particle
filter being cleaned automatically,
and does not affect the way the
vehicle runs.
warning light
; consult your
ú
RENAULT Dealer straight away.
Diesel engine speed
Diesel engines are fitted with
injection
equipment
which
prevents the engine speed from
being exceeded irrespective of the
gear selected.
The
“Regenerate
catalytic
converter” message appears on
display 1 to indicate that the filter
may be clogged.
To clean the particle filter, drive at
an average speed of 36 mph
(60 km/h) (24 mph (40 km/h) for
1.5 dCi engine) for the next
60 miles (100 km), subject to traffic
conditions and speed limits, until
the warning light goes out. If the
vehicle is stopped before the
warning light disappears you will
have to restart the process from the
beginning.
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 the hot exhaust system.
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