RENAULT CLIO 2000 X65 / 2.G Manual PDF
Manufacturer: RENAULT, Model Year: 2000, Model line: CLIO, Model: RENAULT CLIO 2000 X65 / 2.GPages: 184, PDF Size: 8.45 MB
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FUEL TANK
Useful capacity of the fuel tank:
Approximately11 gallons
50 litres).
There is a cap holder1on the fuel
filler flap for holding the cap when
filling the tank.Filler cap: This is of a
special type. If you have to
replace it, make sure the
new cap is of the same type.
Consult your Renault Dealer.
Never handle the cap near to a
source of heat or a flame.
System for cutting off the fuel
supply in the event of a severe
impact
Refer to section 5 paragraph on
“System for cutting off fuel supply
in the event of a severe impact”.
Fuel grade
Petrol version
Use fuel which corresponds to the
appropriate grade defined by the
standards in force in the
particular country you are in.
Refer to the section “Engine
specifications”
Diesel versions
Use diesel fuel only. When filling
the tank, ensure that no water
enters the tank accidentally. The
filler cap and the neck must be
clean and dust-free. The fuel must
be of high quality.
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FUEL TANK(continued)
Filling with fuel
Petrol version
Useunleaded fuel only.
Using leaded fuel will damage the
depollution equipment and may
lead to a loss of warranty.
To avoid the tank being filled with
leaded fuel, the filler neck has a
restrictor with a valvewhich only
allows an unleaded petrol nozzle to
be used(at the petrol pump).
- Insert the nozzle to open the valve,
asfarasitwillgo.
- Hold the nozzle in this position
while the tank is filled and then
release it.
Filling with fuel (continued)
Petrol and diesel versions
To allow room for expansion in the
fuel tank, do not top up more than
twice after the pump nozzle has cut
out automatically.
Any operation or
modification on the fuel
supply system (computers,
wiring, fuel circuit, in-
jector, protective covers...) is
strictly forbidden due to the
safety risks it may cause (except
for qualified staff from the
Renault network.
Persistent fuel odour
Your vehicle has a pressurised fuel
supply system. If a persistent fuel
odour should occur, please:
• stop the vehicle if traffic
conditions allow and switch the
ignition off;
• switch on the hazard warning
lights and ask all passengers to
leave the vehicle to keep them
away from the traffic;
• do not intervene or restart before
the vehicle has been checked by
qualified Renault network staff.