General information
Pay attention to low-slung parts of the vehicle, such as the spoiler and exhaust, particularly in the following situations.
Particular attention is necessary for vehicle with a sports suspension and when then vehicle is fully laden.
Driving through water on streets
Fig. 111 Driving through water
The following instructions must be observed if vehicle damage is to be avoided when driving through water (e.g. flooded roads).
The water level must not reach above the web of the lower sill » Fig. 111.
At a higher speed, a water wave can form in front of the vehicle, which can cause water to penetrate into the engine's air intake system or other parts of the vehicle.
WARNING
CAUTION
Note
We recommend that the vehicle is checked by a specialist garage after it has been driven through water.
Renault Clio. Anti-lock braking system
(ABS)
Under heavy braking, the ABS prevents
the wheels from locking, allowing the
stopping distance to be managed and
keeping control of the vehicle.
Under these circumstances, the vehicle
can be ste ...
Renault Clio. Battery
To avoid all risk of sparks:
Ensure that any electrical consumers
(courtesy lights, etc.) are switched
off before disconnecting or reconnecting
the battery.
When charging, stop the charger ...
Chevrolet Sonic. Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
These vehicle accessories may be used for up to 10 minutes after the engine is
turned off:
Audio System
Power Windows
Sunroof
The power windows and sunroof will continue to work for up to ...