check engine RENAULT CLIO 2000 X65 / 2.G Service Manual

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LEVELS(continued)
Coolant
The levelwhen coldshould be
between the MINIMUM and
MAXIMUM marks on the
expansion bottle1.
Top up the levelwhen coldbefore it
reaches the MINIMUM mark.
No operations may be
carried out on the
cooling circuit when the
engine is hot.
Danger of burns.
If there is an abnormal drop in
the coolant level or if coolant
loss is repeated, consult your
Renault Dealer.Checking intervals
Check the coolant level regularly.
(Very severe damage is likely to be
caused to the engine if it runs out of
coolant.)
If topping up is required, only use
products approved by Renault's
Technical Department:
- Anti-freeze protection;
- Anti-corrosion protection of the
cooling system.
Frequency of oil change
Refer to the servicing booklet for
your vehicle.
Average capacities
(for information)
1.2 engines: 4.5 litres
1.4 - 1.4 16V engines: 5.7 litres
1.6 - 1.6 16V engines: 5.7 litres
2.0 16V engines: 7.4 litres
1.9 - 1.9 Dti engines: 7.3 litres

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LEVELS(continued)
Power assisted steering pump
Frequency:Refer to your vehicle’s
Warranty and Servicing booklet.
Level:for the level to be correct
when cold, it must be:
- visible between theMinimumand
Maximummarks on the reservoir1.
For topping up or filling, only use
products approved by the Renault
Technical Department.
Battery
The battery does not require any
maintenance.
Take care when working
in the engine
compartment as the
engine cooling fan may
cut in at any moment without
warning.Handle the battery with
care as it contains
sulphuric acid which must
not come into contact with
the eyes or skin.
If it does, rinse with plenty of
water.
Keep all sources of flame, heat and
sparks away from the battery as
there is a risk of explosion.

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LEVELS(continued)FILTERS
Windscreen washer reservoir
Filling:via plug1.
This reservoir also supplies the
headlight washers (if fitted to the
vehicle).
Liquid:water + washer product
(antifreeze product in winter).
Jets:tilt each small sphere with a
pin to alter the angle of the spray.The filter components (air filter,
particle filter, diesel filter...) should
be replaced during the maintenance
operations carried out on your
vehicle.
Frequency for replacing filter
components:see the servicing
booklet for your vehicle.If there is an abnormal drop in
any of the fluid levels, consult
your Renault Dealer at once.
Take care when working
under the bonnet as the
engine cooling fan may
cut in at any moment.

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BODYWORK MAINTENANCE
Protection against the action of
corrosive agents
Although your vehicle has been
treated with very effective
anti-corrosion products, it is still
subject to the action of:
• corrosives in the atmosphere
- atmospheric pollution (urban
and industrial areas),
- saline atmosphere (near the sea,
particularly in hot weather),
- seasonal and humid climatic
conditions, especially road salt
in winter.
• abrasives
- wind-carried dust and sand, mud,
road grit thrown up by other
vehicles.
• minor impacts
To avoid losing the benefits of this
protection, a minimum number of
precautions should be taken to
ensure against this risk.
What you must not do
• Wash the vehicle in bright sunlight
or in freezing temperatures.
• Scrape off mud or dirt without
pre-wetting.
• Allow external dirt to accumulate.
• Allow rust to form after minor
impacts.
• Use solvents not recommended
by Renault's Technical Department
to remove spots as they may
damage the paintwork.
• Drive frequently in snow or muddy
conditions without periodically
washing the car, particularly
under the wheel arches and under
the body.• Degrease or clean mechanical
components (e.g. engine
compartment), underneath the
bodywork, parts with hinges (e.g.
inside the fuel tank flap, sunroof)
and painted plastic external
fittings (e.g. bumpers) using high
pressure cleaning apparatus or
spraying on products which are
not approved by our Technical
Department as this could give rise
to corrosion or incorrect operation.

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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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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(continued)
Allocation of fuses(the presence of fuses depends on the vehicle equipment level)
Symbol Allocation
Air bag/Central timer
Stop lights
Heated rear screen
Windscreen wipers
Anti-lock braking (ABS)
Fan
Radio/Cigar lighter/Clock
Horn
Left hand
dipped headlight
Right hand
dipped headlight
Symbol Allocation
Right hand main beam
headlight
Left hand main beam
headlight
Dual headlights
(dipped beam headlights
and main beam
headlights)
Heated rear view mirrors
Front fog lights
Not used
Not used
Central timer
Direction
indicators/Hazard warning
lights
Rear fog light
Symbol Allocation
Left hand side light
Right hand side light
Engine immobiliser
Interior and luggage
compartment lights/Radio
Central door locking
Electric windows
Headlight washers
Heated seats
Electric sunroof

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TOWING breakdown,(continued)
• Renault specifies the
use of a rigid towing
bar. If a rope or cable is
used (where the law
allows this), the vehicle being
towed must be able to brake.
• A vehicle must not be towed if
it is not fit to be driven.
• Do not accelerate or brake
suddenly when towing, as this
may result in damage being
caused to the vehicle.
• When towing a vehicle, it
is advisable not to exceed
15 mph (25 km/h).Towing a vehicle with
automatic transmission: special
notes
Engine switched off:The transmission
is no longer lubricated. It is
preferable to tow this type of
vehicle on a trailer or tow it with the
front wheels off the ground.
In exceptional cases, you can tow
the vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground for a maximum distance
of 30 miles (50 km).
The selector lever must be in
neutral (position N).
If the lever becomes jammed in P
position, even though you are
pressing down the brake pedal, the
lever can be released manually. To
do this, unclip coverI. Press on both
the raised part (under coverI)and
the unlocking buttonAat the same
time to move the lever from
positionP.

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ACCESSORIES
Using mobile phones and
CB equipment
Mobile phones and CB
equipment with integrated
aerials may cause interference to
the original electronic systems
fitted to the vehicle: it is advisable
only to use equipment with an
external aerial.
Also, for your own safety, we
would advise you always to take
account of traffic conditions and
not to use this type of equipment
when you are driving.After-sales installation of
electric or electronic
accessories
•Anyworkontheelectric
circuit of the vehicle must be
carried out by Renault network
engineers: if the system is
connected incorrectly, it may
result in damage being caused to
the electrical installation and/or
the units connected to it.
• If the vehicle is retrofitted with
any electrical equipment, make
sure that the unit is correctly
protected by a fuse. Ask for
information on the rating and
position of this fuse.
After-sales installation of
non-electrical accessories (roof
bars, towing attachments, etc.)
Accessories approved by Renault
are based on a strict specification
and are regularly tested. We would
recommend that you use approved
accessories (particularly where
these affect safety) because they are
particularly reliable and
appropriate for your vehicle.