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CLIO L65 NU683-5 - Spécial pays de l'Est
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OPERATING FAULTS
(continued)
On the open road
CAUSES
REMEDIAL ACTION
• Abnormal white smoke from the
exhaust.
Mechanical defect: cylinder head
gasket blown.
Stop the engine.
Consult a RENAULT Dealer.
• Smoke under the bonnet.
Short circuit.
Stop, turn the ignition off, disconnect
the battery.
Coolant circuit fault.
Consult a RENAULT Dealer.
• The oil pressure warning light
comes on:
- when cornering or braking.
Oil level too low.
Top up the oil.
- at idling speed.
Oil pressure too low.
Consult the nearest RENAULT Dealer.
- is slow to go out or remains
illuminated on acceleration.
Loss of oil pressure.
Stop: contact a RENAULT Dealer.
• Engine lacks power.
Clogged air filter.
Change element.
Fuel supply problem.
Check fuel level.
Spark plugs faulty or incorrectly set.
Consult a RENAULT Dealer.
• Idling unsteady or engine stalls.
Poor
compression
(spark
plugs,
ignition, air leak).
Consult a RENAULT Dealer.