Renault Clio 2004 Owner's Manual page 72

ADVICE ON ANTIPOLLUTION, FUEL ECONOMY AND DRIVING
Exhaust gas monitor
The exhaust gas monitor will detect
any malfunctioning of the vehicle's
exhaust gas anti-pollution 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
faults on 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.
panel will
Driving
• Drive carefully for the first few
miles until the engine reaches its
normal operating temperature,
light stops
rather than let it warm up while
the vehicle is stopped.
• Speed is expensive.
• "Sporty" driving uses a lot of fuel:
drive with a "light right foot".
(continued)
• Study the road ahead so that you
are able to brake as little as
possible, it can be sufficient just
to lift off the accelerator.
• Avoid sharp acceleration.
• Do not over-rev the engine in the
intermediate gears. Always use
the highest gear possible without
labouring the engine.
• 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
wheel rims.
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