spark plugs RENAULT KANGOO 2012 X61 / 2.G Owners Manual
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special features of petrol vehicles ........ (up to the end of the DU)
driving  ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
catalytic converter ................................. (up to the end of the DU)
2.9
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Particularités des versions essence (X95 - J95 - R95 - Renault)
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Special features of petrol versions
SPECIAl fEATURES Of PETROl VERSIONS
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 the hot exhaust system.
The  following  operating  conditions 
should be avoided:
–  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.
Or operating faults such as:
–  faulty  ignition,  running  out  of  fuel  or 
disconnected  spark  plugs  resulting 
in  the  engine  misfiring  or  cutting  out 
when driving;
–  loss of power,
may  cause  the  catalytic  converter  to 
overheat,  reducing  its  efficiency  which 
may irreparably damage it and cause 
heat damage to the vehicle. If you notice any of the above operating 
faults,  have  the  necessary  repairs  car-
ried  out  as  soon  as  possible  by  an  ap-
proved dealer.
These  faults  may  be  avoided  by  regu
-
larly taking your vehicle to an approved 
Dealer  at  the  intervals  specified  in  the 
Maintenance Document.
Starting problems
To  avoid  damaging  the  catalytic  con -
verter,  do  not  keep   trying  to  start  the 
engine  (using  the  start  button,  or  by 
pushing  or  towing  the  vehicle)  without 
having  identified  and  corrected  the 
cause of the fault.
If  the  fault  cannot  be  identified,  do  not 
continue to try and start the engine, but 
contact an approved dealer.  
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antipollutionadvice  ............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
fuel advice on fuel economy  .................. (up to the end of the DU)
fuel economy  ........................................ (up to the end of the DU)
2.11
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Conseils : antipollution, économies de carburant, conduite (X83 - X61 - Renault)
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Advice on antipollution, fuel economy and driving
ADVICE:  antipollution, fuel economy and driving  (1/3)
Your  vehicle  complies  with  criteria  for 
recycling and recovering vehicles at the 
end of their service life which will come 
into force in 2015.
Some parts of your vehicle have there-
fore  been  designed  to  facilitate  future 
recycling.
These  parts  are  easy  to  remove  so 
that they can be recovered and reproc-
essed by recycling companies.
By  virtue  of  its  design,  moderate  fuel 
consumption  and  initial  settings,  your 
vehicle  also  conforms  to  current  anti-
pollution  regulations.  The  manufac -
turer  is  actively  striving  to  reduce  pol -
lutant  exhaust  gas  emissions  and  to 
save  energy.  But  the  fuel  consumption 
of your vehicle and the level of pollutant 
exhaust  gas  emissions  are  also  your 
responsibility.  Ensure  that  it  is  main -
tained and used correctly. Have  your  vehicle  adjusted  and 
checked by an approved Dealer, in ac-
cordance  with  the  instructions  given  in 
your  maintenance  schedule:  they  will 
have  all  the  equipment  necessary  for 
ensuring that your vehicle is maintained 
to its original standard.
Engine adjustments
– 
ignition:  this  does  not  require  ad -
justment.
  spark plugs:  for optimum fuel econ-
omy,  efficiency  and  performance 
the  specifications  laid  down  by  our 
Design  Department  must  be  strictly 
applied.  If  the  spark  plugs  have  to 
be  changed,  use  the  make,  type 
and  gap  specified  for  your  vehicle’s 
engine.  Contact  an  approved  dealer 
for this.
–  idle speed:  this does not require ad-
justment.
–  air  filter,  diesel  filter:  a  clogged  el-
ement  hinders  performance.  It  must 
be replaced.
Aiding fuel economy
Depending  on  the  vehicle,  in  order  to 
optimise consumption, an indicator light 
on the instrument panel will inform you 
of the best moment to upshift or down -
shift gears:
Š shift up a gear;
‰ shift down a gear.
Maintenance
It is important to remember that failure to 
respect  antipollution  regulations  could 
lead to legal action being taken against 
the vehicle owner. In addition, replacing 
engine, fuel supply system and exhaust 
components with parts other than those 
originally  recommended  by  the  manu -
facturer  may  alter  your  vehicle  so  that 
it  no  longer  complies  with  antipollution 
regulations.  
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engine specifications ............................................. (current page)
engine technical specifications  ................... (up to the end of the DU)
6.4
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Caractéristiques moteurs (X61 - F61 - K61 - Renault)
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Engine specifications
Versions 1.6 16V1.61.5 dci
engine type
(see engine plate) K4M
K7MK9K
cubic capacity (cc) 1 598 1 598 1 461
t ype of fuel
octane Rating It is 
essential that you use unleaded petrol of the octane rating 
stated on the label inside the fuel filler flap.
If not available, for a limited time only, use unleaded fuel:
–  with an octane rating of 91 for a label showing 95 or 98;
–  with an octane rating of 87 for a label showing 91, 95 or 98. Diesel
The label located in the  fuel filler flap indicates  authorised fuels.
spark plugs Only use the spark plugs specified for your vehicle’s engine.
The  type  should  be  marked  on  a  label  affixed  inside  the  engine 
compartment. If it is not then contact your approved dealer.
Fitting  spark  plugs  which  are  not  to  specification  may  damage 
the engine. —
engine specifications