Renault Clio: Special features of diesel versions
Diesel engine speed
Diesel engines are fitted with injection equipment which prevents the engine speed being exceeded irrespective of the gear selected.
If the message “CHECK ANTIPOLLUTION
SYSTEM” is displayed
along with warning lights 
and
, consult an authorised dealer
immediately.
When driving, depending on the fuel grade used, it is possible that white smoke may be emitted.
This is due to the exhaust particle filter being cleaned automatically, and does not affect the way the vehicle runs.
Running out of fuel
If the tank has been completely drained, the system must be reprimed after the tank is refilled: see information on the “fuel tank” in section 1 before restarting the engine.
Precautions to be taken in winter
To avoid any faults in icy weather:
- ensure that the battery is always fully charged,
- always keep the diesel tank relatively full to avoid water vapour condensing in it and accumulating at the bottom of the tank.
| Do not park the vehicle or run the engine in locations where combustible substances or materials such as grass or leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system. |
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Gear lever/Handbrake
Gear lever
Vehicles with manual gearbox: refer
to the grid on the gear lever knob 1.
Vehicles with automatic gearbox:
refer to the information on the
“Automatic gearbox” in Section 2.
Eco-driving
Fuel consumption is accredited in accordance
with a standard regulatory
method. Identical for all manufacturers,
this enables vehicles to be compared
with one another. Consumption
in real time de
Gear change indicator
Gear change indicator 1
To obtain optimum consumption levels,
a warning light on the instrument panel
lets you know the best time to move up
or down a gear:
move up a gear;
move down a gea
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Front (chest-level) side airbag: Removal - Refitting
The front chest level side air bag is mounted on the
back of each front seat at the door side.
When it inflates, the airbag tears open the cover of the
module and the foam and unclips the seat cover.
IMPORTANT
Consult the safety and cleanliness advice and operation
recommendations before carrying
Engine wiring: Connector access
I - LOCATION OF CONNECTORS
R 67 connector (Engine wiring harness/front left-hand
wiring connection).
Depending on the engine, connection R 67 is composed
of three or four connectors.
K4J or K4M
R 37 connector (Engine wiring harness/injection
connection).
D4F
R 37 connector (Engine wi
