Monitoring Exhaust Gas; Advice On Antipollution And How To Economise On Fuel - Renault Scenic 2002 Owner's Manual

ADVICE ON ANTIPOLLUTION AND HOW TO ECONOMISE ON FUEL

Monitoring exhaust gas

The exhaust gas monitor will detect
any malfunctioning of 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 panel
indicate if there are any
problems with the system.
It come on when the ignition is
switched on and goes out within
3 seconds.
- If it remains lit continuously,
consult 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.
2.08
will
Driving
• Drive carefully for the first few
miles until the engine reaches its
normal operating temperature.
light stops
• Speed is expensive.
• "Snappy" driving uses a lot of
fuel: drive with a "light right
foot".
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• Take your foot off the accelerator
pedal to slow down rather than
use the brakes wastefully and
judge the road well in advance.
• Avoid fierce acceleration.
• Do not overrev the engine in the
intermediate gears.
Always use the highest ratio
possible without labouring the
engine.
On versions with an automatic
transmission, it is preferable to
keep your the gear lever in 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 no longer required in modern
cars.
• Bad weather, flooded
Do not drive through
floods if the depth of
water is above the lower
edge of the wheel rims.
and
roads