Renault Clio User Manual page 152

SPECIAL FEATURE OF DIESEL VERSIONS, PARTICLE FILTER
Diesel engine speed
Diesel engines are fitted with an injec-
tion pump which prevents the engine
speed being exceeded irrespective of
the gear selected.
If the message "Check Anti- Pollution
System" is displayed along with warn-
Ä
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ing lights and
authorised dealer immediately.
When driving, depending on the fuel
grade used, it is possible that white
smoke may be emitted.
This is due to the exhaust particle filter
being cleaned automatically, and does
not affect the way the vehicle runs.
Running out of fuel
After the tank has been filled follow-
ing a complete draining of fuel, the
fuel system must be reprimed: ➥ 1.114
before restarting the engine.
2.16
, consult an
Engine smoke opacity label
You can find the information 1 on the
label A stuck in the engine compart-
ment or, depending on the vehicle, on
the vehicle identification plate ➥ 6.2.
1 Diesel exhaust emissions.
(1/2)
Precautions to be taken in
winter
A
To avoid any faults in icy weather:
– ensure that the battery is always fully
charged;
1
– always keep the diesel tank rela-
tively full to avoid water vapour con-
densing in it and accumulating at the
bottom of the tank.
Do not park the vehicle or
run the engine in locations
where combustible sub-
stances or materials such as
grass or leaves can come into con-
tact with the hot exhaust system.