Special Features Of Diesel Versions - Renault Trafic Handbook

SPECIAL FEATURES OF DIESEL VERSIONS

Diesel engine speed
Diesel engines are fitted with injection
equipment which prevents overrev-
ving of the engine irrespective of the
gear engaged.
Running out of fuel
You may start the engine normally after
refilling the fuel tank even if you have
completely run out of fuel, provided
that the battery is well-charged.
If, however, the engine does not start
after a few seconds and several at-
tempts, refer to the information on the
"Diesel filter" in Section 5.
Precautions to be taken in winter
To avoid faults in icy weather:
– ensure that the battery is always fully
charged;
– always keep the diesel tank rela-
tively full to avoid water vapour con-
densing in it and accumulating at the
bottom of the tank.
Vehicles fitted with diesel fuel heater
This equipment enables diesel fuel
to be used with no additives up to
–18°C, or, if the vehicle is used regu-
larly over short distances (cold engine)
up to –5°C.
Do not park the vehicle or
run the engine in locations
where combustible sub-
stances or materials such
as grass or leaves can come into
contact with a hot exhaust system.
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