Renault Clio Quiz
Driving the vehicle

Break-in

In this manual: Driving the vehicle
Practical advice — 33Vehicle operation — 14Driving the vehicle — 57Getting to know your vehicle — 88Driving comfort — 48Technical data — 7Five-door version — 1Estate version — 1Five-door and estate versions — 1
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Petrol engine version

Until the vehicle has covered 1,000 km, do not exceed a speed of 130 km/h in top gear or an engine speed of 3,000 to 3,500 rpm.

The vehicle will only reach its full performance after covering approximately 3,000 km.

For service intervals, see the vehicle service book.

Diesel engine version

Until the vehicle has covered 1,500 km, do not exceed a speed of 130 km/h in top gear or an engine speed of 2,500 rpm. After reaching this mileage, the vehicle may be driven at higher speeds, but optimum operating characteristics will only be reached after 6,000 km.

During the running-in period, until the engine has warmed up, do not accelerate hard. Also avoid running the engine at excessively high speeds.

For service intervals, see the vehicle service book.

Test yourself

A quick Renault Clio quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.