Advice: Antipollution, Fuel Economy And Driving - Renault KWID 2023 User Manual

ADVICE: antipollution, fuel economy and driving

Your vehicle has been designed with
respect for the environment in mind
for its entire service life.
By virtue of its design, moderate fuel
consumption and initial settings, your
vehicle also conforms to current an-
tipollution regulations. The manufac-
turer is actively striving to reduce pol-
lutant exhaust gas emissions and to
save energy. But the fuel consumption
of your vehicle and the level of pollutant
exhaust gas emissions are also your
responsibility. Ensure that it is main-
tained and used correctly.
Maintenance
It should be noted that failure to respect
antipollution regulations may lead to
legal action being taken against the
vehicle owner. In addition, replacing
engine, fuel supply system and exhaust
components with parts other than those
originally recommended by the manu-
facturer may alter your vehicle so that
it no longer complies with antipollution
regulations.
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Have your vehicle adjusted and
checked by an authorised dealer, in ac-
cordance with the instructions given in
your Owner's Manual: they will have all
the equipment necessary for ensuring
that your vehicle is maintained to its
original standard.
Aiding fuel economy
Depending on the vehicle, in order to
optimise consumption, an indicator light
on the instrument panel will inform you
of the best moment to upshift or down-
shift gears:
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Gear upshift/ downshift
Engine adjustments
– ignition: this does not require ad-
justment.
– spark plugs: for optimum fuel econ-
omy, efficiency & performance the
specification laid down in Owner's
Manual must be strictly applied.
If the spark plugs have to be changed,
contact an approved dealer for this.
– idle speed: this does not require ad-
justment.
– air filter, oil filter: a choked ele-
ment hinders performance. It must
be replaced as per the maintenance
schedule.
Emissions
Your vehicle has been designed to emit
fewer greenhouse gases (CO2) while
in use.
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