Renault Clio User Manual page 129

FUEL TANK
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Diesel version
It is essential to use diesel fuel that
conforms with the information given on
the label inside cover 1.
Petrol version
It is essential to use unleaded petrol.
The octane rating (RON) must comply
with the information given on the label
on the cover 1. ➥ 6.6.
After filling, check that the cap and
cover are closed.
Filling with fuel
With the ignition off, insert the nozzle
and insert it fully before turning it on to
fill the fuel tank (risk of splashing). Keep
1
the nozzle in this position throughout
the entire filling operation.
When the pump cuts out automatically
at the end of the filling procedure, a
maximum of two further filling attempts
may be made, as there must be suffi-
cient space in the fuel tank to allow for
expansion. Make sure that no water
enters the fuel tank during filling. The
cover 1 and its surround must remain
clean.
Special case
When the vehicle has been stopped for
around three months, you must add
fuel to prevent damage to the fuel
pump. To do this, with the ignition off,
top-up at least 1.10 gallons (5 litres)
then start the engine to operate the
pump and renew the fuel in the circuit.
If it is not possible to add at least
1.10 gallons (5 litres) of fuel due to the
fuel level in the tank, drive the vehicle
until the tank has capacity.
Petrol versions
Using leaded petrol will damage the
antipollution system and may lead to a
loss of warranty.
To ensure that the tank is not filled
with leaded petrol, the fuel tank filler
neck consists of a restrictor fitted with
a safety system which only allows
a nozzle for unleaded petrol to be
used (at the pump).
To fill up with fuel, the engine
must be stopped (and not
only on standby in the case
of vehicles equipped with
the STOP and START function): you
must switch off the ignition ➥ 2.4,
➥ 2.6.
Fire hazard.
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