RENAULT CLIO 2003 X65 / 2.G Owners Manual

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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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ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS)
When braking sharply, the two main
aims are to reduce the stopping
distance and to keep the vehicle
under control. However, depending
on the nature of the ground, the
atmospheric conditions and your
reactions, dangers due to loss of
adherence may exist: the wheels
may lock and directional control
may be lost. To avoid these risks,
your vehicle has been fitted with
the anti-lock braking system (ABS).
The safety enhancement is that the
brake control system prevents the
wheels from locking, even if the
brakes are applied too sharply,
allowing the vehicle to be steered
and thus its direction to be controlled.
Under these circumstances, it is quite
possible for the driver to steer the
vehicle and avoid an obstacle whilst
at the same time applying the brake.
This system also allows stopping
distances to be improved, especially
when adhesion is limited (wet roads,
slippery or uneven road surface).Although this system allows this
optimisation, the ABS system in no
way increases performance which is
physically related to the local
adherence conditions between the
tyres and the ground. You must still
follow the rules of good driving
practice (driving at a safe distance
from the vehicle in front etc.).The
fact that the vehicle’s safety has been
increased should not encourage you
to take risks.
Each time the system is activated,
you will feel a certain degree of
pulsation at the brake pedal. These
tangible signs will warn you that the
adhesion between the tyres and the
ground has reached its limit and
enable you to adapt your driving
style to suit the road conditions.Operating incidents
Two situations must be considered:
1 - The warning light is
illuminated on the instrument
panel.
Braking is still assured, but
without the action of the ABS
system. Consult a Renault Dealer
as soon as possible.
2 - The warning lights
are illuminated on the instrument
panel.
This indicates a fault in one of
the ABS braking components.
Braking may be partially assured.
It is howeverdangerous to brake
sharply,soyoumuststop
immediately as soon as traffic
conditions allow. Call for the
assistance of a Renault Dealer as
soon as possible.
The braking modulation provided by the ABS system is independent of the force applied at the pedal. In an
emergency, applyfirm, continuous pressureat the brake pedal - there is no need to pump it repeatedly.

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CRUISE CONTROL - SPEED LIMITER: limiter function
The speed limiter function allows
youtodecideonamaximum
driving speed.
This may be useful, for example, in
town driving or in areas with speed
restriction (roadworks), etc.
The system operates above a driving
speed of approximately 20 mph
(30 km/h).Controls
1Main On/Off switch
2Limited speed storage switch and
adjustment of limited speed
(increasing).
3Return to stored limited speed.
4Switching the function off (with
stored limited speed)
5Limited speed storage switch and
adjustment of limited speed
(decreasing).
Indicator light
This orange indicator light lights up
on the instrument panel to indicate
that the limiter function is in
operation.
Stored speed information appears
on instrument panel display6
permanently or for approximately
30 seconds, depending on vehicle
type.

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CRUISE CONTROL - SPEED LIMITER: limiter function(continued)
Switching on
Press the side switch1
The indicator light lights up in the
instrument panel and the on-board
computer enters speed limiter
mode.
Limiting the speed
At a stable speed (approximately
20 mph or 30 km/h) and in the
correct gear (for vehicles with
manual gearboxes), press switch2:
the speed is stored.
Driving
When a limited speed is stored,
press on the accelerator pedal until
you reach the limited speed.
From this point, no effort on the
accelerator pedal will allow you to
exceed the programmed speed
except in an emergency (see
information on exceeding the
limited speed).
Changing the limited speed
The limited speed may be changed
by acting (pressing frequently or
continuously) on:
-button2to increase speed,
-button5to reduce speed.
If the car has the temporary display
function, the limited speed is
displayed for approximately 30
seconds.

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CRUISE CONTROL - SPEED LIMITER: limiter function(continued)
Exceeding the limited speed
In the event of an emergency
It is possible to exceed the limited
speed at any moment. To do this:
depress the accelerator pedalfirmly
and fully(beyond the point of
resistance).
The speed flashes on the instrument
panel (on-board computer) to
inform you that the cruise control
speed is being exceeded.
When the emergency has passed,
release the accelerator pedal: the
speed limiter function will return as
soon as you reach a speed lower
than the limited speed before the
emergency.
Impossible to operate at the limited
speed
If the limited speed cannot be
maintained by the system (for
example in the event of a steep
incline), the speed will flash on the
instrument panel (on-board
computer).
Switching the function off
The speed limiter function is
interrupted when you press:
- button4,inthiscasethelimited
speed remains stored
- button1,inthiscasethelimited
speed is no longer stored.
Confirmation that the function has
been switched off is given when the
indicator light on the instrument
panel goes out.
Return to limited speed
It is possible to return to a stored
speed by pressing button3.
If the car has the temporary display
function, the limited speed is
displayed for approximately 30
seconds.

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CRUISE CONTROL - SPEED LIMITER: cruising function
When road conditions permit (fluid
or motorway traffic), the cruise
control allows you to take your foot
off the accelerator while your car
continues to cruise at the speed you
have selected. This is called the
“cruising speed”.
This cruising speed may be set at
any speed at speeds of 20 mph
(30 km/h) and above.Controls
1Main On/Off switch
2Cruising speed storage switch and
adjustment of limited speed
(increasing)
3Return to stored cruising speed
4Switching the function off (with
stored cruising speed)
5Cruising speed storage switch and
adjustment of limited speed
(decreasing)
Indicator light
This green indicator light lights up
on the instrument panel to indicate
that the cruising function is in
operation.
Stored speed information appears
on instrument panel display6
permanently or for approximately
30 seconds, depending on vehicle
type.

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CRUISE CONTROL - SPEED LIMITER: cruising function(continued)
Switching on
Press side switch1
The indicator light lights up in the
instrument panel and the on-board
computer enters cruise control
mode.
Activating cruise control
At a stable speed (approximately
20mphor30km/h)andinthe
correct gear (for vehicles with
manual gearboxes), press switch2:
the speed is stored.
Driving
When a cruise control speed is
stored you can lift your foot off the
accelerator pedal.
Changing the cruise control
speed
The cruise control speed may be
changed by acting (pressing
repeatedly or continuously) on:
- button2to increase speed,
- button5to reduce speed.
If the car has the temporary display
function, the limited speed is
displayed for approximately
30 seconds.
Exceeding the cruise control
speed
In the event of an emergency
Thecruisingspeedmaybe
exceeded at any time by pressing
the accelerator pedal.
The speed flashes on the instrument
panel (on-board computer) to
inform you that the cruise control
speed is being exceeded.
When the emergency has passed,
release the accelerator pedal: your
vehicle will automatically return to
the speed previously selected and
the indicator light will go out.
Impossible to operate at the speed
selected
If the adjusted speed cannot be
maintained by the system (for
example in the event of a steep
incline), the speed will flash on the
instrument panel (on-board
computer).

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CRUISE CONTROL - SPEED LIMITER: cruising function(continued)
Switching the function off
The function is switched off when
you:
- press the brake pedal,
- press the clutch pedal to shift to
neutral for vehicles with
automatic gearbox,
- press button4; in this case the
selected speed remains stored,
- press button1; in this case the
selected speed is no longer stored.
Confirmation that the function has
been switched off is given when the
indicator light on the instrument
panel goes out.
Return to cruising speed
A stored speed can be recalled by
pressing button3if you are driving
at a speed of approximately 20 mph
(30 km/h).
If the car has the temporary display
function, the limited speed is
displayed for approximately 30
seconds.This function is an
additional aid to driving.
However, the function does
not take the place of the
driver. Under no circumstances
should it replace observation of
speed limits nor vigilance and
responsibility on the part of the
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ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM: ESP
This system helps you to keep
control of the vehicle in “critical”
driving conditions (avoiding an
obstacle, loss of grip in a bend...).
This function is an
additional aid in the
event of critical driving
conditions to allow the
behaviour of the vehicle to be
adapted to the driving
conditions.
However, the function does not
take the place of the driver.It
does not increase the vehicle's
limitations and should not
encourage you to drive more
quickly.
It can, thus, under no
circumstances replace the
vigilance or responsibility of the
driver when manoeuvring the
vehicle (the driver must always
be aware of sudden incidents
which may occur when driving).
Operating principle
A sensor in the steering wheel
detects the path selected by the
driver.
Other sensors throughout the
vehicle measure the actual path.
The system compares the path
selected by the driver and the actual
vehicle path and corrects this as
necessary by applying the brakes
selectively and/or acting on the
engine power.When the function is in operation,
message1lights up to confirm this.

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ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM: ESP(continued)
Disabling the function
The function is deactivated by
pressing switch2, warning light1
will light up to confirm this.
This action also deactivates traction
control: see the information on the
traction control system in section 2.As the ESP offers additional safety,
it is recommended that you do not
drive when the function is disabled.
Correct this as soon as possible by
pressing button2again.
Note:ESP is automatically
reactivated when the ignition is
switched on.
Faults
When the system detects an
operating fault, warning lights1
and3light up.
Consult your Renault Dealer.