Renault Clio: Running in
Petrol version
For the first 600 miles (1,000 km), do not exceed 78 mph (130 km/h) in the highest gear, or 3,000 to 3,500 rpm.
You may only expect top performance from your vehicle after approximately 1,800 miles (3,000 km).
Service intervals: refer to the Maintenance Document for your vehicle.
Diesel version
For the first 1,000 miles (1,500 km), do not exceed 80 mph (130 km/h) in the highest gear, or 2,500 rpm. After completing this mileage you may drive faster, although you may only expect top performance after approximately 3,600 miles (6,000 km).
During the running in period, do not accelerate hard while the engine is still cold and do not let the engine over-rev.
Service intervals: refer to the Maintenance Document for your vehicle.
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Starting, Stopping the engine
Remote control RENAULT card
When you get into the vehicle, insert
the RENAULT card integrated key,
pointing towards you, fully into the card
reader 2.
To start, press button 1. If a gear is
Stop and Start Function
This system enables a reduced fuel
consumption and lower greenhouse
gas emissions. The system is activated
automatically when the vehicle is
started. While driving, the system stops
the engine (s
Special features of petrol versions
The following operating conditions:
driving for long periods when the low
fuel level warning light is lit;
using leaded petrol;
using fuel or lubrication additives
which are not approved.
SEE MORE:
Front bumper: Stripping - Rebuilding
EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA1 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA2 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA3 or
EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA4
or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA5, and DOCUMENTATION PHASE 1
STRIPPING
I - STRIPPING PREPARATION OPERATION
Remove the front bumper (see 55A, Exterior protection,
Front bumper: Removal - Refitting, 55A-1).
II - STRIPPI
Front left-hand driveshaft gaiter, gearbox side: Removal - Refitting
DP0 or JH3 or JR5 or TL4
Tightening clip
Tightening ring
Cup
Driveshaft yoke sleeve
Deflector
Propeller shaft
RC gaiter
Spider
Lock ring
Spring
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (MR 392, 02A, Lifting eq
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