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FUEL TANK
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Fuel grade
Use a high grade fuel that complies
with the standards currently in force
in each country.
Petrol versions
It is essential to use unleaded petrol.
The octane rating (RON) should
match the information given on the
label located inside fuel filler flap A.
Refer to Section 6 for information on
engine specifications.
Diesel versions
It is essential to use diesel fuel that
conforms
with
the
given on the label inside fuel filler
flap A.
Make
sure
that
accidentally enters the fuel tank
during filling. The shut-off system
and its surrounding area must be
dust-free.
Do not mix even small
volumes of petrol with
diesel.
Filling with fuel
Petrol version
Using leaded petrol will damage the
anti-pollution devices and may lead
to a loss of warranty.
To ensure the fuel tank is not filled
with leaded petrol, the fuel tank
filler neck contains a restrictor fitted
with a valve which only allows the
nozzle for unleaded petrol to be
used (at the pump).
- When inserting the nozzle, push
back the metal valve and continue
to insert it as far as it will go.
- Keep the nozzle in this position
information
throughout
operation.
no
water
Petrol and diesel versions
No more than two filling operations
may be made after the fuel feed has
switched off automatically for the
first time to allow sufficient room
for expansion in the fuel tank.
the
entire
filling
Persistent fuel odour
If you notice a persistent fuel odour
you should:
- stop the vehicle when traffic
conditions permit and switch off
the ignition;
- switch on the hazard warning
lights and ask your passengers to
leave the vehicle and to keep away
from the traffic;
- refrain
from
working
restarting the vehicle before it has
been
inspected
by
RENAULT Network personnel.
No
modifications
whatsoever are permitted
on any part of the fuel
supply system (computers,
wiring,
fuel
circuit,
protection covers, etc.) as this may
be dangerous (such work must be
undertaken by qualified RENAULT
Network personnel).
on
or
qualified
injector,
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