Renault Megane Manual page 101

ADVICE ON ANTIPOLLUTION, FUEL ECONOMY, DRIVING
Monitoring exhaust gas
The exhaust gas monitoring system
will detect any faults in the
vehicle's exhaust gas depollution
system.
If this system malfunctions, toxic
substances may be released into the
atmosphere or mechanical damage
may occur.
This warning light on the
instrument
indicate if there are any
problems with the system:
This comes on when the ignition is
switched on and goes out after three
seconds.
- If it comes on continuously,
contact your RENAULT Dealer as
soon as possible.
- If it flashes, reduce the engine
speed until the
flashing. Consult your RENAULT
Dealer as soon as possible.
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Driving
• Drive carefully for the first few
miles until the engine reaches its
normal operating temperature,
rather than let it warm up while
light stops
the vehicle is stationary.
• Speed is expensive.
• "Sporty" driving uses a lot of fuel:
drive with a "light right foot".
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• Brake as little as possible by
anticipating obstacles or bends
and then simply lifting the
accelerator pedal.
• Avoid sharp acceleration.
• Do not overrev the engine in the
intermediate gears.
Always use the highest gear
possible without labouring the
engine.
On versions with
gearboxes, it is preferable to keep
the gear lever in position D.
• Do not try to maintain the same
speed up a hill; accelerate no
more than you would on the level.
Keep your foot in the same
position on the accelerator pedal.
• Double declutching
accelerating before switching off
are superfluous actions
modern vehicles.
• Bad weather, flooded roads
Do not drive through
floods if the depth of
water is above the lower
edge of the wheel rims.
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