wipers RENAULT CLIO 2000 X65 / 2.G Owners Manual


       
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Section 1: Getting to know your car
Keys - Remote control ........................................................................................................................... 1.02 - 1.03
Doors ....................................................................................................................................................... 1.04 - 1.05
Automatic locking of doors, etc. when driving ............................................................................................. 1.06
Engine immobiliser ................................................................................................................................ 1.07 - 1.08
Head restraints - Seats ......................................................................................................................... 1.09
¬1.12
Seat belts/Methods of restraint in addition to front seat belts ........................................................ 1.13
¬1.23
Child safety ........................................................................................................................................... 1.24
¬1.30
Clock and external temperature ...................................................................................................................... 1.31
Driver’s layout ...................................................................................................................................... 1.32
¬1.35
Instrument panel .................................................................................................................................. 1.36
¬1.52
On-board computer .......................................................................................................................... 1.50
¬1.52
Rear view mirrors .................................................................................................................................. 1.53 - 1.54
Steering wheel .................................................................................................................................................. 1.54
External lighting and signals .............................................................................................................. 1.55
¬1.58
Headlight beam adjustment .................................................................................................................. 1.57 - 1.58
Windscreen wipers ................................................................................................................................ 1.59 - 1.60
De-icing/demisting ............................................................................................................................................ 1.61
Audible and visible signals ............................................................................................................................. 1.62
Fuel tank (filling with fuel) .................................................................................................................. 1.63 - 1.64

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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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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.

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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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OPERATING INCIDENTS(continued)
Electrical equipment CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION
• The wipers do not work. Wiper blades stuck. Release the blades before use.
Fuse blown (intermittent, park). Replace the fuse.
Motor faulty. Consult a Renault Dealer.
• Indicators flash more rapidly. - Bulb blown. Replace the bulb.
• Direction indicators
not flashing.On one side: - bulb blown. Replace the bulb.
- feed wire disconnected or connector
out of position.Reconnect the wire.
- faulty earth. Find the earth wire which is secured
to a metal component, scrape the end
of the earth wire and refit it carefully.
On both sides: - fuse blown. Replace the fuse.
- flasher unit faulty. Replace: consult a Renault Dealer.

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
RRadio (fitting) .......................................................... 5.27
Rear bench seat ...................................................... 3.25
Rear parcel shelf .......................................... 3.27 - 3.28
Rear screen (demisting) ......................................... 1.61
Rear screen demisting ............................................ 1.57
Rear seats ................................................................ 3.25
Rear view mirrors ........................................ 1.53 - 1.54
Remote control door locking - batteries ............... 5.22
Remote control door locking ...................... 1.02 - 1.03
Replacement parts .................................................. 6.14
Reverse gear ............................................................ 2.13
Running in .............................................................. 2.02
SSeat belts .................................................... 1.13
¬1.23
Side repeaters ......................................................... 5.15
Speakers (location) ................................................. 5.27
Special features of the petrol and diesel
versions .................................................... 2.04 - 2.05
Starting the engine ...................................... 2.02 - 2.03
Steering wheel (adjusting) ..................................... 1.54
Storage compartments ................................. 3.22 - 3.23
Sun visor ................................................................. 3.18
Sunroof ....................................................... 3.19
¬3.21
TTank fuel ...................................................... 1.63 - 1.64
Technical specifications ............................ 6.02
¬6.12TTowing (attachments) ............................................. 5.20
Towing (breakdown) .................................... 5.24 - 5.25
Towing a caravan ....................................... 6.06
¬6.12
Towing weights .......................................... 6.06¬6.12
Transporting objects in the luggage
compartment ....................................................... 3.29
Turning circle ......................................................... 6.13
Tyre pressures .............................................. 0.04 - 0.05
Tyres ...................................... 0.04 - 0.05 - 5.06
¬5.08
VVanity mirror .......................................................... 3.18
Vehicle identification ................................ 6.02
¬6.04
Vehicle identification plates ....................... 6.02 - 6.03
Ventilation and heating ............................. 3.02
¬3.14
WWashing ...................................................... 4.12
¬4.14
Weights ....................................................... 6.06¬6.12
Wheelbrace ............................................................. 5.03
Wheels (safety) ........................................... 5.06
¬5.08
Window riser ............................................... 3.17 - 3.18
Windscreen ............................................................. 3.18
Windscreen de-icing .............................................. 1.57
Windscreen washer .......................... 1.59 - 1.60 - 4.11
Wiper blades ........................................................... 5.09
Wipers ................................................ 1.59 - 1.60 - 5.09