cool RENAULT CLIO 2000 X65 / 2.G Owners Manual


       
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INSTRUMENT PANEL(continued)
The presence and operation of the warning lights described below depend on the vehicle equipment and
country.
1Fuel gauge
2Low fuel level warning
light
It extinguishes as soon
as the engine starts.
If it illuminates or remains
illuminated, fill up with fuel as
soon as possible.
Not used
Not used
Front fog lights
indicator light
Rear fog light indicator
light2Air 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 switched on or if
it flashes, there is a fault in the
system. Consult your Renault
Dealer as soon as possible.
Main beam headlights
indicator light
Dipped beam headlights
indicator light
3Indicator light for
left-hand direction
indicators
4Speedometer(km or miles per
hour)5Indicator light for
right-hand direction
indicators
6Coolant temperature
warning light
If it illuminates when
you are driving, stop and let the
engine idle for one or two
minutes. The temperature
should drop. If it does not, stop
the engine and check the
coolant level(having let the
engine cool down).Call for the
assistance of a Renault Dealer if
necessary.
Engine immobiliser
warning light
This has several
functions. Refer to the
information on the engine
immobiliser in section 1.
Not used


       
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INSTRUMENT PANEL(continued)
The presence and operation of the warning lights described below depend on the vehicle equipment and
country.
6Driver's seat belt not
fastened
Electronic fault warning
light (on petrol and
diesel versions) and
heater plugs “on”(on
diesel version).
•Electronic fault warning
light(on petrol and diesel
versions).
If this light illuminates when
you are driving, it indicates
an electrical or electronic
fault. Consult your Renault
Dealer as soon as possible.
•Preheating warning light(on
diesel version)
With the ignition key in
position M, this light should
illuminate. It indicates that
the heater plugs are switched
on. It goes out as soon as
preheating is sufficient and
the engine may be started.6“Door(s) open” warning
light
If it illuminates when
the ignition is switched on, it
indicates that a door is not
properly closed.
Anti-lock brake warning
light
This light illuminates
when the ignition is switched
on and extinguishes within 3
seconds. If it illuminates when
you are driving, it indicates an
fault in the anti-lock braking
system. Braking will then occur
normally but without the
anti-lock system.
Consult your Renault Dealer as
soon as possible.
Handbrake “on” and
brake circuit fault
warning light
If it illuminates when braking,
it indicates that the fluid level
in the circuit is low; it may be
dangerous to continue driving.
Call for the assistance of a
Renault Dealer.7Coolant temperature indicator
In normal use, the needle
should be below zone7a.
Under severe conditions the
needle may enter this area. This
is not serious unless warning
light illuminates.
8Oil pressure warning
light
It should extinguish as
soon as the engine starts; if it
illuminates when you are
driving, stop at once, switch off
the ignition
and check the oil level. If this is
normal, call for the assistance
of a Renault Dealer.


       
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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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INSTRUMENT PANEL(continued)
The presence and operation of the warning lights described below depend on the vehicle equipment and
country.
9Low fuel-level warning
light
It extinguishes as soon
as the engine starts.
If it illuminates or remains
illuminated, fill up with fuel as
soon as possible.
Tell-tale light for
right-hand direction
indicators
Oil pressure warning
light
It should extinguish as
soon as the engine starts; if it
illuminates when you are
driving, stop at once, switch off
the ignition and check the oil
level. If this is normal, call for
the assistance of a Renault
Dealer.9Heater plugs “on”(on
diesel version)and
electronic incident
warning light(on petrol
and diesel versions).
• Heater plugs “on”
(on diesel version)
With the ignition key in
position M, this light should
illuminate. It indicates that
the heater plugs are switched
on. It goes out as soon as
preheating is sufficient and
the engine may be started.
•Electronic incident warning
light(on petrol and diesel
versions)
If it illuminates when you are
driving, it indicates an
electric or electronic fault.
Consult your Renault Dealer
as soon as possible.9Coolant temperature
warning light
It extinguishes as
soon as the engine starts. If it
illuminates when you are
driving, stop and let the engine
idle for a minute or two. The
temperature should drop. If it
does not, stop the engine and
check the coolant level (having
let the engine cool down). Call
for the assistance of a Renault
Dealer if necessary.
Battery charging
warning light
It should extinguish
as soon as the engine starts.
If it illuminates when you are
driving, it indicates that the
circuit is overcharging or
discharged. Stop and have the
circuit checked.

C
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AIR CONDITIONING(continued)
In very hot weather, or when the
vehicle has been parked in the sun,
openthedoorsforafewmomentsto
allow the hot air to escape before
starting off.
To lower the temperature of the
passenger compartment as quickly
as possible to the required level, use
the “Isolation of the passenger
compartment” function. Once the
required comfort level has been
reached, turn the recycling function
off.When the air conditioning is
operating, all the windows must be
closed to give the best efficiency.
If there is an operating fault, contact
your Renault Dealer.
No cool air
Check that the controls are correctly
positioned and that the fuses are in
good condition. If not, stop the air
conditioning system (warning
lightGextinguished) and call for
the assistance of a Renault Dealer.
Do not open the refrigerant
circuit. The fluid is
dangerous to the eyes and
skin.

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Section 4: Maintenance
Bonnet ................................................................................................................................................................ 4.02
Engine oil level .................................................................................................................................... 4.03
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Oil changes: Engine .......................................................................................................................................... 4.07
Levels: Brake fluid ............................................................................................................................................ 4.08
Coolant .................................................................................................................................................. 4.09
Battery ................................................................................................................................................... 4.10
Power steering pump .......................................................................................................................... 4.10
Screen washer reservoir ...................................................................................................................... 4.11
Air filter ............................................................................................................................................................. 4.11
Bodywork maintenance ......................................................................................................................... 4.12 - 4.13
Interior trim maintenance ................................................................................................................................ 4.14

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BONNET
Opening the bonnet
To open, pull handle1.
Bonnet safety lock
To unlock, lift lever2.
Lift the bonnet, release the strut4
from its mounting3. For your safety,
thismustbe placed in location5.
Closing the bonnet
To close the bonnet, replace strut4
in its mounting3,hold the bonnet
in the middle and lower it to 20 cm
above the closed position. Now
release it and it will lock under its
own weight.
Check that the bonnet is correctly
locked.
Check that nothing has been left in
the engine compartment before
closing the bonnet.
Ensure it is correctly
locked.
Take care when working
under the bonnet as the
engine cooling fan may
cut in at any moment.

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ENGINE OIL LEVEL
It is normal for an engine to use oil
for lubrication and cooling of
moving parts and it is sometimes
necessary to top up the level
between oil changes.
However, if more than 0.5 litre is
used every 625 miles (1000 km)
aftertherunninginperiodconsult
your Renault Dealer.
Oil change frequency: Check the oil
level from time to time and
certainly before any long journey,
to avoid the risk of damaging your
engine.
Reading the oil level
The car must be parked on level
ground and the engine should have
been switched off for some time
beforehand to obtain an accurate
reading.
The oil level can be read:
- on the instrument panel;
- using the dipstick.Reading the level on the instrument
panel
When ignition has been switched
on for approximately 30 seconds:
-if the level is correct, the display
will show “oil OK”: display
message1
Special note:To gain a more
precise indication of the level,
press the trip mileage counter
reset button or the information
scroll button on the onboard
computer.The squares which appear on the
display indicate the level. The
number of squares displayed
reduces as the oil level drops and
they are replaced by a dash: display
message2.
To move to onboard computer
reading, press the button again).
-if the level is at its minimum,the
word “OK” will not appear on the
display, the dashes and the word
“oil” will flash (display message3)
and the indicator light
illuminates in the instrument
panel on some versions.
It is vital to top up the oil as soon
as possible.
Message 1
Maximum
level
Message 2
Level
display
function
Message 3
Minimum
level
(flashing)

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A
B
A
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ENGINE OIL LEVEL(continued)
Reading the level using the dipstick
- Take out the dipstick.
- Wipe the dipstick using a clean,
lint-free cloth.
- Push the dipstick in as far as it will
go. (For vehicles equipped with a
cap-type dipstickC, screw the cap
in as far as it will go.)
- Take out the dipstick again.
- Read the level. It should never fall
below the minimum markBor
exceed the maximum markA.
Take care when working in
the engine compartment as
the engine cooling fan may
cut in at any moment
without warning. Consult your Renault Dealer at
once if you notice an abnormal or
repeated drop in any of the fluid
levels.

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ENGINE OIL LEVEL(continued)/ OIL CHANGE
Oil change
Frequency of changing:Refer to the
“Warranty and Servicing” booklet
for your vehicle.
Change the oil more often if the
vehicle is subject to severe use.
Average capacities of oil change
(for information)
1.2 - 1.6 engines: 4.0 litres
1.4 engines: 3.8 litres
1.4 16 V engines: 4.9 litres
1.6 16V engines: 4.9 litres
2.0 16V engines: 4.75 litres
1.9 D - 1.9 dTi engines: 5.5 litres
Oil filter included.
The oil filter should be replaced
periodically: consult the “Warranty
and Servicing” booklet for your
vehicle.
Engine oil grade
To find out which grade of oil to use,
see the servicing booklet for your
vehicle.Filling:Takecarewhen
topping up the oil that no
oil drips onto engine
components: there is a risk
of fire. Do not forget to refit the cap
securely as there is a risk of fire if
oil splashes onto hot engine
components.
Engine oil change:Ifyou
change the oil when the
engine is hot, be careful to
avoid scalding yourself as
the oil flows out.
Take care when working in
the engine compartment as
the engine cooling fan may
cut in at any moment
without warning.Never run the engine in an
enclosed space as exhaust
fumes are poisonous.
Consult your Renault Dealer at
once if you notice an abnormal or
repeated drop in any of the fluid
levels.