Renault Avantime 2002 Manual page 71

SPECIAL FEATURES OF PETROL VERSIONS
The following operating conditions:
• Driving for a long time with the
low fuel level warning light lit.
• Using leaded petrol.
• Using lubrication additives or
fuel which is not approved by
Renault.
• Excess engine oil.
Or faults such as:
• Faulty ignition or disconnected
spark plug indicated by the
engine misfiring or snatching
when driving.
• Loss of power.
may cause the catalytic converter to
overheat and thus
efficiency or even destroy it and
cause heat damage to the car.
If you note any of the above faults,
have the necessary repairs carried
out as soon as possible by your
Renault Dealer.
These faults may be avoided by
taking your car regularly to your
Renault Dealer at the intervals
specified in your Warranty and
Servicing booklet.
Starting problems
To avoid damaging the catalytic
converter, do not keep trying to start
the engine (using the ignition key, or
by pushing or towing the vehicle)
without
reduce its
corrected the starting fault.
If the fault cannot be identified, do
not persist in attempting to start the
engine and call a Renault Dealer.
having identified and
Do not park the car or run the
engine in locations where
combustible substances or
materials such as grass or
leaves could come into contact
with a hot exhaust system.
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