Renault CLIO 2004 Manual page 112

STARTING / STOPPING THE ENGINE: vehicle with key / radiofrequency remote control
Starting the engine
Petrol injection
Engine warm or cold
- Turn the key to the start position
without depressing
accelerator.
- Release the key as soon as the
engine starts.
2.04
Diesel injection
Cold or warm engine
- Turn the key to the "Start"
the
position D without depressing
the accelerator pedal.
- Release the key as soon as the
engine starts.
Note: several seconds may pass
between the key being turned
and the engine starting to allow
for engine preheating.
Stopping the engine
With the engine idling, turn the key
back to the "Stop" position.
Never leave the vehicle
unattended with the key
in the ignition if there is a
child (or animal) in the
vehicle. With the key in the
ignition, he or she could start the
engine or operate
equipment such as the electric
windows and there is a risk that
the child may be injured by
trapping his or her neck, arm,
hand, etc. Risk of serious injury.
Never switch off the ignition
before the vehicle has stopped
completely. Once the engine has
stopped, the brake servo, power
assisted steering, etc. and the
passive safety devices such as
airbags and pretensioners will no
longer operate.
The steering is locked when the
key is removed.
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