RENAULT CLIO 2000 X65 / 2.G Owners Manual

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DUAL HEADLIGHTS: replacing the bulbs
Main beamA/ Dipped beamB
headlights
Remove the bulb connector1or2.
Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a
turn and remove the bulb.
Type of halogen bulb:A
¶H7
B¶HB3
Anti-UV (see box).
Never touch the glass of a halogen
bulb. Hold it by the base.
Once the bulb has been replaced,
make sure the bulb holder is refitted
in the correct position.
Front side light
Turn the bulb holder4aquarterofa
turn to reach the bulb.
Type of bulb: W 5 W.
Direction indicator
Turn the bulb holder3aquarterofa
turn and remove the bulb.
Type of bulb: orange pear-shaped
bulb, bayonet fitting: 21 W.
Cleaning the headlights
As the headlights have plastic
lenses, use a soft cloth or cotton
wool.
If this is not sufficient, use a soft
cloth (or cotton wool) dampened
with soapy water then rinse using a
soft cloth or cotton wool.
Carefullydry off using a soft, dry
cloth.
Alcohol based cleaning products
must not be used under any
circumstances.
As the headlights have
plastic lenses, anti-UV
H7 and HB3 type bulbs
approved by Renault's
Technical Department must be
used.
(The headlight may be damaged
if any other type of H7 and HB3
bulb is used.)
We recommend you obtain an
emergency kit including a box of
spare bulbs.

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FOG LIGHTS: replacing the bulbs
• Remove the mounting bolts1.
• Remove the light unit from the
front.
• Disconnect the wires.
• Remove cover2by turning it.
• Remove the bulb connector.
• Release spring3.
• Remove the bulb.
•Holding the new bulb in a cloth or
piece of paper,slide it into its
mounting.
Type of halogen bulb: H1Adjusting the lights
Contact your Renault Dealer for
adjusting the lights.
Take care when working
under the bonnet as
the engine cooling fan
may cut in at any
moment.
Additional lights
If you wish to fit fog lights or long
range headlights to your vehicle,
consult your Renault Dealer.
Any operation on (or
modification to) the
electrical system must be
performed by a Renault
Dealer since an incorrect
connection might damage the
electrical installation (harness,
components and in particular, the
alternator). In addition, your
Dealer has available all the parts
required for fitting these units.

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REAR LIGHTS: replacing the bulbs
Remove bolt1and release the rear
lights unit from outside.Unclip the bulb holder using tabs2.3Tail light and stop light
Pear shaped bulb, bayonet fitting
with two filaments P 21/5 W.
4Direction indicator light
Orange pear shaped bulb, bayonet
fitting P 21 W.
5Reversing light
Pear shaped bulb, bayonet fitting
P21W.
6Fog light (or no bulb fitted)
Pear shaped bulb, bayonet fitting
P21W.

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REAR LIGHTS: replacing the bulbs(continued)
Third centre stop light1
The third stop light is a special strip
light. Consult your Renault Dealer if
any work needs to be carried out on
this.
Number plate lights
Release bulb holder2(using a flat
blade screwdriver for example).Unclip lens3from the bulb holder
to reach the bulb.
Bulb type: double ended tubular
bulb 5 W.

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SIDE REPEATERS: replacing the bulbs
Unclip the repeater1(using a flat
blade screwdriver for example).Turn the bulb holder2a quarter turn
and remove the bulb.
Bulb type: W 5 W.

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INTERIOR LIGHTS: replacing the bulbs
Courtesy lightAorB
Unclip (using a flat blade screwdriver,
for example) cover1or2.
Courtesy lightA
Release the bulb.
Type of bulb: W 5 W.
Courtesy lightB
Turn the bulb holder3or4a quarter
of a turn.
Bulb type: W 5 W.
Rear lightsC
Unclip the light (using a flat blade
screwdriver, for example).
Release the bulb by turning it a
quarter of a turn.
Type of bulb: bayonet type 5 W.

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INTERIOR LIGHTS: replacing the bulbs(continued)
Door lights5
Unclip the light5(using a tool such
as a flat blade screwdriver).
Release the bulb.
Type of bulb: W 5 W.
Luggage compartment light6
Unclip light6by pressing on the
tabs on each side of the light (using a
tool such as a flat screwdriver).
Disconnect the light.Press tab7to release the lens and
reach the bulb8.
Type of bulb: double-ended tubular
bulb 7 W.

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BATTERY breakdown
To avoid all risk of sparks:
- Ensure the “accessories” are
switched off before disconnecting
or reconnecting the battery.
- When charging is finished, switch
off the charger before connecting
or disconnecting the battery.
- Do not place metal objects on the
battery to avoid creating a short
circuit between the terminals.
Connecting a battery charger
Both battery leads must be
disconnected (engine switched off).
Do not disconnect the battery when
the engine is running.Follow the
instructions for use given by the
manufacturer of the battery charger
you are using.Only a well-charged and well-
maintained battery will have a long
and useful life and enable you to
start your vehicle's engine normally.
The battery must be kept clean and
dry and the terminals and clips
must be cleaned and coated with
anti-acid grease.
Have the battery's charging capacity
checked regularly:
• Especially if you use your vehicle
for short journeys or for frequent
town driving.
• If an abnormal amount of
electrolyte is used.
• When the external temperature
drops, it isnormal for the
charging capacity to decrease.In
winter, only use those electrical
components which are really
necessary.
• Finally, remember that the battery
charge decreases naturally owing
to a certain number of permanent
accessories on the vehicle such as
the clock or other accessories
fitted.When a large number of accessories
are fitted to the vehicle, have them
connectedafter the ignition switch.
In this case, it is advisable to have
your vehicle fitted with a battery
which has an increased nominal
capacity. Consult your Renault
Dealer.
If the vehicle is to be left stationary
for a long time, disconnect the
battery and recharge it regularly,
especially in cold weather. The
memories, radio etc. will then have
to be reprogrammed. The battery
must be stored in a dry and
ventilated area protected from frost.
Specific procedures may
be required to charge
some batteries. Consult
your Dealer.
Avoid all risks of sparks which
may cause an immediate
explosion and charge the battery
in a well-ventilated area. Risk of
serious injury.

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BATTERY: breakdown(continued)
Starting the vehicle using the
battery from another vehicle
Proceed as follows when starting
your vehicle from another vehicle's
battery:
Obtain suitable jump leads (with a
large cross section) from a Renault
Dealer or, if you already have jump
leads, ensure that they are in perfect
condition.
Both batteries must have an
identical nominal voltage: 12 volts.
The battery supplying the current
should have a capacity (amp-hours,
Ah) which is at least the same as
that of the discharged battery.
A frozen battery must be thawed out
before current is supplied to it.
Ensure that there is no risk of
contact between the two vehicles
(risk of short circuiting when the
positive terminals are connected)
and that the discharged battery is
properly connected. Switch off your
vehicle ignition.
Start the engine of the vehicle
supplying the current and run it at
average speed.Secure the positive cable (+)Ato
the (+) terminal1of the discharged
battery then to (+) terminal2of the
battery supplying the current.
Secure the negative cable (–)Bto
the (–) terminal3of the battery
supplying the current then to the (–)
terminal4of the discharged battery.Check that there is no contact
between cablesAandBand that
cableAis not touching any metal
parts on the vehicle supplying the
current.
Start the engine as you would
normally. As soon as it starts,
disconnect cablesAandBin the
reverse order (4-3-2-1).
Handle the battery with
care since it contains
sulphuric acid which
must never come into
contact with eyes or skin. If it
does, wash with plenty of water.
Keep all flames, light sources
and sparks away from the
battery: risk of explosion.
Take care when working in the
engine compartment as the
engine cooling fan may cut in at
any moment without warning.

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FUSES
CORRECT INCORRECT
Fuse box2
If a fault occurs in an electrical
component, check first of all that
the fuses are sound. Also make sure
that the faulty component is
correctly connected.Open the coverAusing handle1.
To identify the fuses, refer to label4
(shown on the page opposite).
It is advisable not to use the free
fuse locations.Removethefuseusingtweezers3.
Slide the fuse sideways to remove it
from the tweezers.
A wise precaution:
Obtain an emergency kit
containing spare bulbs and fuses
from your Renault Dealer. Check the fuse in question andreplace it,if necessary,with a fuse
which must be of the same rating as the original fuse.
If a fuse is fitted where the rating is too high, it may cause the
electrical circuit to overheat (risk of fire) in the event of an item of
equipment using an excessive amount of current.