Specifications

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SPECIAL FEATURES OF DIESEL VEHICLES FITTED WITH PARTICLE FILTER
The particle filter warning light 1
lights up to show that the filter is
liable to become saturated.
In order to enable the particle filter
to be cleaned, we recommend that
you drive the vehicle as soon as
possible until the warning light goes
out, at an average speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h) provided that the
following conditions allow it:
- traffic conditions,
- legal speed limits.
Diesel engine speed
Diesel engines are fitted with
injection equipment which
prevents overrevving of the engine,
irrespective of the gear engaged.
Vehicles fitted with a particle filter
When driving, depending on the
grade of fuel used, it is possible that
white smoke may be emitted.
This is due to the particle filter
being cleaned automatically, and
does not affect the way the vehicle
runs.
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.
Precautions to be taken in winter
To avoid any faults in icy weather:
- ensure that the battery is always
fully charged;
- always keep the fuel tank
relatively full to avoid water
vapour condensing in it and
accumulating at the bottom of the
tank.
Running out of fuel
After the tank has been filled when
you have completely run out of fuel,
you may start the engine normally
on condition that the battery is fully
charged: see the information on the
"fuel tank" in Section 1 to find out
more about the special features of
diesel versions fitted with common
rail (high-pressure) injection.
However, if after a few seconds and
several attempts the engine fails to
start, contact a RENAULT Dealer.