overheating RENAULT CLIO 2000 X65 / 2.G Owners Manual

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WINDSCREEN WASHERS / WIPERS
Front wiper
Ignition on, move stalk1
parallel to the steering wheel:
•APark.
•BIntermittent wipe.
Between wipes, the blades will
stop for several seconds.
Depending on version, it may
be possible to alter the time
between wipes by turning the
central ring2of stalk1.
•CContinuous slow wiping.
•DContinuous fast wiping.In freezing conditions, make sure that
the wiper blades are not stuck to the
windscreen (risk of overheating the
motor).
Keep an eye on the condition of the
blades. Change them as soon as they
become less efficient: approximately
once a year.
If you turn the engine off before
stopping the wipers (positionA)the
blades may stop anywhere on the
windscreen.
Windscreen washer,
headlight washer
Ignition on, pull stalkEtowards you.
• Headlights off
The windscreen washers will
activate.
• Headlights on
The headlight washers will also
be activated.

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REAR SCREEN WASH/WIPE
Intermittent rear wiper
Ignition on, turn the end of
stalk1to align reference mark2
opposite the symbol.
Rear washer
Ignition on, turn the end of
stalk1to align reference mark2
opposite the symbol.
When the stalk is released, it returns
to the rear wiper position.
Special note
For certain vehicles, if the windscreen
wipers are operating when reverse
gear is selected, the rear wiper will
operate intermittently.In freezing conditions, make sure that
the wiper blades are not stuck to the
windscreen (risk of overheating the
motor).
Keep an eye on the condition of the
blades. Change them as soon as they
become less efficient: approximately
once a year.

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GEAR LEVER HANDBRAKEPOWER ASSISTED STEERING
To select reverse
(vehicle stationary)
Move the lever to neutral, then lift
up ring1against the gear lever knob
to select reverse gear.
The reversing lights illuminate as
soon as reverse gear is selected
(ignition on).
To release
Pull the lever up slightly, press in
button2and lower the lever to the
floor.
If you are driving with the
handbrake incorrectly released, the
red warning light on the instrument
panel will remain illuminated.
To apply
Pull the lever upwards.
The lever should travel about 10
notches to hold the vehicle. Your
vehicle has self adjusting rear brake
shoes and the handbrake should
only be adjusted during a brake
overhaul.
When the vehicle is
stationary, make sure
that the handbrake is
properly applied so that
the vehicle does not move
unintentionally.
Make sure the handbrake is
properly released when driving,
otherwise overheating may
occur.Never leave the steering on full lock
when the vehicle is parked (risk of
damaging the power assisted
steering pump).
Never switch off the
engine when travelling
downhill, and avoid
doing so when driving in
general (power steering and
brake servo will not function).

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WIPERS
Replacing the windscreen wiper
blades1
• Lift the wiper arm3.
• Move the blade into a horizontal
position.
• Press tab2and slide the wiper
blade downwards until the hook4
of the wiper arm is released.
• Remove blade in direction of
arrow (A)andfitnewbladein
direction of arrow (B).
Replacing the rear screen wiper
blade5
• Lift the wiper arm6.
• Pivot the blade until a resistance
is felt.
• Release the blade by pulling it (C).
Refitting a windscreen or rear
screen wiper blade
Refitting is the reverse of removal.
Ensure the blade is correctly locked
in position.
• In freezing conditions, make
sure that the wiper blades are
not stuck to the windscreen
(risk of overheating the motor).
• Keep an eye on the condition of
the blades. Change them as soon
as they become less efficient:
approximately once a year.