RENAULT CLIO 2003 X65 / 2.G Owners Manual

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TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
This system helps to limit skidding
on drive wheels and to control the
vehicle when pulling away or
accelerating.
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
The system uses sensors in the
wheels to constantly measure and
compare the speed of the drive
wheels and prevents them spinning.
If a wheel is tending to skid, the
system brakes automatically until
the drive delivered becomes
compatible with the level of grip.The system also adjusts the engine
speed to the grip available under the
wheels, independently of the action
exerted on the accelerator pedal.
When the function is in operation,
message1lights up to confirm this.

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TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM(continued)
Disabling the function
In some situations (driving on very
wet ground: snow, mud,... or
driving with chained wheels), the
system may reduce the engine
power to limit skidding. It is
possible to deactivate the function
by pressing switch2if this is not
desirable.
Warning light1lights up.Disabling the traction control
function also deactivates the ESP
function: refer to the information on
the ESP in section 2.
Correct this as soon as possible by
pressing switch2again.
Note:traction control is
automatically reactivated when the
ignition is switched on.
Operating faults
When the system detects an
operating fault, warning lights1
and3light up.
Consult your Renault Dealer.

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Section 3: Your comfort
Air vents ................................................................................................................................................. 3.02 - 3.03
Heating and air conditioning .............................................................................................................. 3.04
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Interior lights .......................................................................................................................................... 3.23 - 3.24
Electric windows .............................................................................................................................................. 3.25
Sun visor/Vanity mirrors/Windscreen ............................................................................................................ 3.26
Sunroof ................................................................................................................................................. 3.27
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Storage compartments ........................................................................................................................... 3.30 - 3.31
Ashtrays - Cigarette lighters ............................................................................................................................ 3.32
Rear bench seat ................................................................................................................................................. 3.33
Luggage compartment ............................................................................................................................ 3.34 - 3.35
Rear window shelf - separating grille ......................................................................................................... 3.36
Transporting items in the luggage compartment .......................................................................................3.37

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AIR VENTS (air outlets)
1- left hand side window demister
2- left hand side air vent
3- windscreen demisting vents
4- centre air vents5- control panel
6- right hand side air vent
7- right hand side window demister
8- heater outlets for front and rear
footwells

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AIR VENTS(continued)
Side air vents
Flow:
Move wheel2(beyond the point
where a certain resistance is felt).
: fully open.
: closed.
Direction:
Right / left: move tab1.
Up / down: press on the top or
bottom of the air vent
Centre air vent
Flow:
Move wheel4(beyond the point
where a certain resistance is felt).
: fully open.
: closed.
Direction:
Right / left: move tabs3.
Up / down: press on the top or
bottom of the air vent

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HEATING - VENTILATION
Controls
AAir temperature adjustment.
BDistribution of air.
CAdjusting air volume output.
Adjusting the air temperature
Move controlA.
The further the control is positioned
to the right, the higher the
temperature.
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.

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HEATING - VENTILATION(continued)
• Position
For improved efficiency, close the
dashboard air vents.
All the air flow is directed to the
windscreen demisters and the side
window demisters.•Position (Isolation
position)
This position prevents any air from
entering (regardless of the position
of controlC). This allows the
passenger compartment to be
isolated from the external
environment (driving through
polluted areas, etc.).
Prolonged use of the ISOLATION
position may cause the windows to
mist up.
We recommend that another
position is selected as soon as the
polluted area is left behind.
Adjusting the amount of air
supplied to the passenger
compartment
Move controlCfrom0to4.
Passenger compartment ventilation
is by blown air. The blower
determines how much air enters but
car speed has some effect on this.
The further the control is positioned
to the right, the greater the volume
of air blown into the passenger
compartment.

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HEATING - VENTILATION AND ISOLATING THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
Controls
AAir temperature adjustment.
BDistribution of air.
CIsolation of the passenger
compartment (air recirculation).
DAir recirculation operation
indicator light.
EAdjusting air volume output.
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.

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HEATING - VENTILATION AND ISOLATING THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT(continued)
Adjusting the air temperature
Move controlA.
The further the control is positioned
to the right, the higher the temperature.
Adjusting the amount of air
supplied to the passenger
compartment
Move controlEfrom0to4.
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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HEATING - VENTILATION AND ISOLATING THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT(continued)
Isolating the passenger
compartment
ButtonC
Normal operation of the system is
obtained using external air.
The air recirculation position allows
the passenger compartment to be
isolated from the external atmosphere
(driving in polluted areas...).
To enter the isolation mode, press
buttonC.This function allows the desired
warmth of the passenger
compartment to be achieved as
quickly as possible.
This button switches the air
recirculation system on or off.
Warning lightDcomes on 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 buttonCas soon as
the polluted area is left behind.