Renault Clio 2007 Owner's Manual page 177

OPERATING FAULTS
On the road
– Abnormal white smoke from the ex-
haust.
– Smoke under the bonnet.
– The oil pressure warning light comes
on.
– while turning or braking
– at idle speed
– is slow to go out or remains lit on
acceleration.
– The engine lacks power.
– Unstable idle speed or the engine
stalls.
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CAUSES
Mechanical fault: damaged cylinder head
gasket.
Short circuit.
Coolant circuit pipe fault.
The level is too low.
Low oil pressure.
Loss of oil pressure.
Clogged air filter.
Fuel supply fault.
Faulty spark plugs, incorrect electrode
gaps.
Poor compression (spark plugs, ignition,
air leak).
WHAT TO DO
Stop the engine.
Contact a RENAULT Dealer.
Stop, switch off the ignition, disconnect
the battery.
Contact a RENAULT Dealer.
Top up the engine oil (refer to the in-
formation on the "Engine oil level" in
Section 4).
Consult the nearest RENAULT Dealer.
Stop. Contact a RENAULT Dealer.
Replace the cartridge.
Check the fuel level.
Contact a RENAULT Dealer.
Contact a RENAULT Dealer.