Renault Clio User Manual page 388

OPERATING FAULTS
On the road
Vibrations.
White smoke from the exhaust.
Smoke under the bonnet.
The oil pressure warning light comes
on:
while cornering or braking
is slow to go out or remains lit
under acceleration
5.40
(4/7)
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Tyres not inflated to correct pres-
sures, incorrectly balanced or dam-
aged.
In the diesel version, this is not neces-
sarily a fault. Smoke may be caused
by particle filter regeneration.
Petrol version, this is not necessarily
a fault. Depending on the climate con-
ditions (cold, humidity etc.), smoke
may be produced under hard vehicle
acceleration.
Short-circuit or cooling system leak.
The level is too low.
Loss of oil pressure.
WHAT TO DO
Check the tyre pressures: if this is not the
problem, have them checked by an ap-
proved Dealer.
➥ 2.16.
Reduce the engine speed and avoid
sudden acceleration to gradually make the
smoke disappear. Otherwise, this may be
caused by another fault. Consult an ap-
proved dealer.
Stop, switch off the ignition, stand away
from the vehicle and contact an approved
dealer.
Top up the engine oil ➥ 4.5.
Stop the vehicle and contact an approved
Dealer.