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OPERATING FAULTS (continued)

When you operate the starter CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION

• It is difficult to start the engine in

wet weather or after washing the

vehicle.

Poor ignition, ignition system damp. Dry the spark plug and coil wires.

• The engine is difficult to start when

hot.

Faulty carburation (bubbles of

vapourised fuel in the circuit).

Let the engine cool down.

Poor compression. Contact a RENAULT Dealer.

• The engine will not start. Starting conditions are not fulfilled. Refer to the "starting the engine"

information in Section 2.

• The engine cannot be turned off. Electronic fault. Press the starter button quickly five

times.

• Steering column remains locked. Steering wheel locked. Move the steering wheel while

pressing the engine start button (see

"Starting the engine" in Section 2).

Electronic fault. Refer to the information on the

"engine compartment fuses" in

Section 5: proceed as indicated for the

emergency engine stop function.