fuel additives RENAULT TWINGO 2012 2.G Owners Manual

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Réservoir carburant (X44 - Renault)
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Fuel tank
FUEL TANK (1/2)
Diesel version
It is essential to use diesel fuel that
conforms with the information given on
the label inside cover A.
Make sure that no water accidentally
enters the fuel tank during filling. The
sealing system and its surrounding
area must be dust-free.Fuel grade
Use a high grade fuel with the appro-
priate octane rating as defined by the
particular standards in force in your
country.
petrol versions
It is essential to use unleaded petrol.
The octane rating (RON) must conform
with the information given on the label
inside cover A. Refer to the information
on “Engine specifications” in Section 6.
Fuel filler cap: this is spe-
cific.
If you have to replace it,
make sure it is identical
to the original cap. Contact an ap -
proved Dealer.
Never place the cap near a source
of heat or flame.
Do not wash the filler area with a
high-pressure washer.
After filling, check that the cap and
cover are closed.
Do not mix even small
amounts of petrol (un -
leaded or E85) with diesel.
Do not use ethanol-based
fuel if your vehicle is not compatible
with this fuel.
Do not add any additives to the fuel,
you risk damaging the engine.
Filling the tank
To open cover A, place your finger into
recess B.
When filling, use the cap holder 1 on
the cover A to secure the cap 2.
Useful capacity of the fuel tank:
40 litres approximately.
1
2
A
B

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Particularités versions essence (X44 - Renault)
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Special features of petrol versions
SPecIAl NoteS oN 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.
Or operating faults such as:
– faulty ignition system, running out of
fuel or disconnected spark plugs re-
sulting in the engine misfiring or cut-
ting 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
starting fault.
If the fault cannot be identified, do not
keep trying to start the engine, but con-
tact an approved Dealer.
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.