air condition RENAULT CLIO 2000 X65 / 2.G Owners Manual


       
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0.02
Brief overview
Tyre inflation pressures .................................................................................. 0.04 - 0.05
Adjusting the seats and driving position ................................................... 1.11
¬1.14
Child restraints .............................................................................................. 1.24
¬1.30
Tell-tale lights ................................................................................................ 1.36
¬1.49
Audible and visible signals ......................................................................... 1.55
¬1.58
De-icing/Demisting ..................................................................................................... 1.61
Running in, driving ...................................................................................... 2.02
¬2.14
Heating/Air conditioning ............................................................................. 3.04
¬3.14
Opening the bonnet ................................................................................................... 4.02
Levels (engine oil, windscreen washer, etc.) ............................................. 4.03
¬4.12
Emergency spare wheel ................................................................................ 5.02
¬5.05
Practical advice (changing the bulbs, fuses, repairs,
operating incidents) ..................................................................................... 5.02
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INSTRUMENT PANEL(continued)
The presence and operation of the warning lights described below depend on the vehicle equipment and
country.
1Not used
orOver-revving warning
light
Indicates that you need
to change gear.
Not used
Air bag warning light
This illuminates when
the ignition is switched
on and extinguishes after a few
seconds.
If it does not illuminate when
the ignition is turned on or if it
flashes, there is a fault in the
system. Consult your Renault
Dealer as soon as possible.
Rear fog light warning
light
Front fog lights
warning light1Not used
2Rev counter
(scale ×100)
Up to 3000 rpm (or 2500 rpm
on diesel versions),engine
speed not to be exceeded in the
intermediate gears for
economical driving
3Fuel level gauge
4Coolant temperature indicator
In normal use, the needle
should be below zone4a.
Under severe conditions the
needle may enter this area. This
is not serious unless warning
light illuminates.
5Speedometer(km or miles per
hour)6Not used
Low screen wash/wipe
fluid level warning
light
Fill up with fuel as soon as
soon as possible.
Not used
Headlight main beam
indicator light
Headlight dipped beam
indicator light
Windscreen demisting
indicator

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AUDIBLE AND VISIBLE SIGNALS
Horn
Press the end of stalk1or, for
vehicles fitted with an air bag, press
buttons2.
Headlight flasher
To flash the headlights, even if the
lights are not in use, pull stalk1
towards you.
Hazard warning lights
Press switch3.
This switch illuminates all four
indicators at the same time.
It is to be used in cases of danger to
warn other road users that you:
• are obliged to stop in a normally
prohibited location,
• are obliged to drive under
particular conditions.
Direction indicators
Move stalk1parallel to the steering
wheel and in the direction in which
you are going to turn.
When driving on the motorway, the
steering wheel is not often turned
far enough to return the stalk
automatically to position0. There is
an intermediate position in which
the stalk can be held when changing
lanes.
When the stalk is released, it
automatically returns to0.

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STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE
Starting the engine
OVehicles with an automatic
transmission
Refer to the paragraph
“Automatic transmission” in
section 2.
Vehicles with an immobiliser
system
In very cold conditions
(temperature below than –20°C):
so that it is easier to start the
engine, switch on the ignition for
several secondsbeforestarting
the engine.
Ensure the immobiliser system is
not operational. Refer to section
1 “immobiliser system”.
OPetrol injection
Engine cold or hot
- Turn the key to the start
positionwithout accelerating
- Release the key as soon as the
engine starts.
ODiesel injection
Engine cold or warm
Turn the key to the “Ignition on”
positionMand hold it there until
the preheating warning light
extinguishes (the colder the
engine, the more preheating is
required).
Turn the key to the “Start”
positionDand hold it there for
periods of a maximum of 10
seconds, until the engine starts.
In cold weather (below –10°C)
press down the clutch pedal and
accelerate fully while activating
the starter. After releasing the
key, when the engine has gained
speed, lift your foot off the
accelerator to let the engine
return to idling speed. Allow the
engine to idle for a few seconds
before removing your foot from
the clutch pedal.Hot engine
Turn the key directly to the “Start”
position. If the engine does not start
first time, repeat the operation using
preheating.
Do not allow the engine to race; let it
idle for a few moments.
Stopping the engine
With the engine idling, return the
key to the “Stop” position.
If there is a child (or animal) in the car, never leave it unattended with the key in the ignition. With the key in
the ignition it would be possible to operate the electrical equipment such as the windows and there is a risk
that the child may be seriously injured (by trapping his or her neck, arm, hand, etc.).
Never switch off the ignition before the vehicle has stopped completely.Once the engine has stopped, the power
steering, brake servo and passive safety devices such as air bags and pretensioners will no longer operate. When the
key has been removed, the steering will lock.

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SPECIAL POINTS - PETROL VERSIONS
The following operating conditions
may cause the catalytic converter to
overheat and thus reduce its
efficiencyor even destroy it and
cause heat damage to the vehicle:
• Driving for a long time with the
low fuel level warning light
illuminated;
• Faulty ignition, running out of
fuel or spark plug disconnected
occurring as engine misfiring and
snatches when driving;
• Using leaded petrol;
• Using lubrication additives or
fuel which is not approved by
Renault;
• Loss of power;
• The fitting of non-recognised
security systems which have been
integrated into the fuel injection
system for immobilisation
purposes;
Bump starting the vehicle, as
unburnt petrol in the system, may
affect the catalyst if the car does not
start quickly. However, jump
starting with jump leads across the
battery is permissible;If you note any of the above faults,
have the necessary repairs carried
out as soon as possible by your
Renault Dealer.
These faults may be avoided by
taking your vehicle regularly to
your Renault Dealer at the intervals
specifiedinyour“Warrantyand
Servicing” booklet.
Starting problems
To avoid damaging the catalytic
converter,do not keep tryingto start
the engine (using the starter, or by
pushing or pulling the vehicle)
without having identified and
corrected the cause of the fault.
If the fault cannot be found, do not
try to start the engine again, but call
for the assistance of a Renault
Dealer.
Never park the vehicle or
run the engine in locations
where combustible
substances or materials
such as grass or leaves may come
into contact with a hot exhaust
system.

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2.06
ADVICE ON ANTIPOLLUTION AND HOW TO ECONOMISE ON FUEL WHEN DRIVING
RENAULT actively participates in
the reduction of pollutant exhaust
gas emissions and in saving energy.
By virtue of its design, its original
settings and moderate fuel
consumption, your RENAULT
conforms to the current antipollution
standards. Technical design cannot
achieve everything, however. The
level of exhaust gas pollutant
emissions and the fuel
consumption of your vehicle is
within your control. Ensure that
your vehicle is maintained
correctly, and that you drive and use
it carefully.Maintenance
Not observing the antipollution
legislation may lead to the owner of
the vehicle being prosecuted.
Replacing parts of the engine, the
fuel supply system and the exhaust
with parts which are not original
parts recommended by the
manufacturer may mean that your
vehicle no longer conforms to the
antipollution regulations.
Have your vehicle checked and
adjusted by your Renault Dealer in
accordance with the instructions in
your Warranty and Servicing booklet.
Your Renault Dealer has all the
equipment necessary to ensure that
your vehicle is maintained to its
original standard.
Always remember that the emission
of pollutant fumes is directly linked
to fuel consumption.
Engine adjustments
• ignition:this requires no adjustment
• spark plugs:optimum conditions
of use, performance and output
require that the specifications
laid down by our Design
Department be rigorously
adhered to.
If the spark plugs have to be
replaced, use the make, type and
gap specified for your engine.
Consult your Renault Dealer for
this information.
• idle speed:this requires no
adjustment.
• air filter, diesel fuel filter:a
blocked cartridge reduces output
and must be replaced.
• injection pump setting:this must
be set to the recommended values.

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ADVICE ON ANTIPOLLUTION AND HOW TO ECONOMISE ON FUEL WHEN DRIVING(continued)
General hints
•Electricity is “fuel”; switch off all
the electrical units which are not
really needed.
However,(with safety always in
mind), keep your lights on when
the visibility is bad (see and be
seen).
• Try to use the air vents. Driving at
a speed of 60 mph (100 km/h)
with the windows open will
increase the use of fuel by 4%.•For vehicles fitted with air
conditioning,morefuelmaybe
used during urban driving; switch
off the system when it is not really
needed.
• Never fill the fuel tank up to the
brim to avoid it overflowing.
• Do not leave an empty roof rack in
position.
• Use a trailer for carrying bulky
objects.
• When towing a caravan, fit a wind
deflector and adjust it properly.
• Avoid using the car for door to
door calls (short journeys with
long stops in between), as the
engine never reaches its ideal
temperature. Try to group your
calls.
Tyres
•Inflation pressures which are too
low may increase fuel
consumption.
• The use of non-recommended
tyres may also increase fuel
consumption.

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AIR CONDITIONING
Controls
AAir temperature adjustment.
BDistribution of air.
CAdjustment of amount of air
delivered to passenger
compartment.
DIsolation of the passenger
compartment (air recycling).
EAir recycling operation warning
light.FControl for air conditioning.
GAir conditioning operation
warning light.
HHeated rear screen.
IHeated rear screen operation
warning light.
Adjusting the air temperature
Move controlA.
To the right:maximum temperature
possible
To the left:minimum temperature
possible.
Adjusting the amount of air
supplied to the passenger
compartment
Move controlCfrom0to4.
Passenger compartment ventilation
is by “blown air”. The ventilation
fan determines how much air enters
but vehicle speed has a slight effect
on this.
The further the control is positioned
to the right, the more air is blown
into the passenger compartment.

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AIR CONDITIONING(continued)
Distribution of air in the
passenger compartment
Move controlB.
• Position
The air flow is directed to the
dashboard air vents only.
This selection is not appropriate if
all the air vents are closed.• Position
The air flow is directed to the
dashboard air vents and the footwells.
• Position
The air flow is directed to the
footwells.• Position
The air flow is distributed between
all the air vents, the side window
demisters, the windscreen demisters
and the footwells.
• Position
For improved efficiency, close the
dashboard air vents.
All the air flow is directed to the
windscreen demisters and the side
window demisters.
In this position, simultaneous
operation of the air conditioning
system could make demisting more
efficient.

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AIR CONDITIONING(continued)
Heated rear screen
With the engine running,
press buttonHand warning lightI
illuminates.
This function ensures the de-icing
and demisting of the rear screen and
the heated external rear view mirrors
(if the vehicle is fitted with them).
Thefunctionisstopped:
- automatically after 15 minutes
operation,
- by pressing buttonHagain (the
warning lightIextinguishes).
Isolating the passenger
compartment
ButtonD
Normal operation of the system is
obtained using external air.
The air recycling position allows
the passenger compartment to be
isolated from the external atmosphere
(driving in polluted areas, etc.).
To enter the isolation mode, press
buttonDThis function allows the desired
warmth of the passenger
compartment to be achieved as
quickly as possible.
This button switches the air recycling
system on or off. Warning lightE
illuminates when the function is
operational. In this position, air is
taken from within the passenger
compartment and is recycled without
outside air entering.
Prolonged use of the isolation mode
may cause odours due to the air not
being renewed and may cause the
windows to mist up.
Return to normal operation (external
air) by pressing buttonDas soon as
the polluted area is left behind.