Driving

Running-in

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Petrol version

Up to 1,000 km, do not exceed 130 km/h in top gear or 3,000 to 3,500 rpm.

Your vehicle will only deliver its full performance after approximately 3,000 km.

Service intervals: refer to the maintenance document for your vehicle.

Diesel version

Up to 1,500 km, do not exceed 2,500 rpm. After this mileage you may drive faster, but your vehicle will not deliver its full performance until approximately 6,000 km.

During the running-in period, do not accelerate hard while the engine is cold, and do not run the engine at high speeds.

Service intervals: refer to the maintenance document for your vehicle.

Test yourself

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