RENAULT CLIO 2003 X65 / 2.G Owners Manual

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AIR CONDITIONING
Controls
AAir temperature adjustment.
BOperating the air conditioning.
CAir conditioning operation
indicator light.
DAir distribution control.
EIsolation of the passenger
compartment (air recirculation).FAir recirculation operation
indicator light.
GAdjusting air volume output.
Adjusting the air temperature
Move controlA.
To the right:maximum temperature
possible
To the left:minimum temperature
possible.
Adjusting the amount of air
supplied to the passenger
compartment
Move controlGfrom0to4.
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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AIR CONDITIONING(continued)
Distribution of air in the
passenger compartment
Move controlD.
• 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.
In this position, simultaneous
operation of the air conditioning
system could make demisting more
efficient.

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AIR CONDITIONING(continued)
Isolating the passenger
compartment
ButtonE
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, etc.).
To enter the isolation mode, press
buttonE.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 lightFcomesonwhenthe
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 buttonD
assoonasthepollutedareaisleft
behind.

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AIR CONDITIONING(continued)
Air conditioning controls
ControlBoperates or stops
the air conditioning system.
The air conditioningwill not operate
if controlGis positioned on0.Using the air conditioning system:
• lowers the internal passenger
compartment temperature,
especially in hot weather, when
driving in traffic or when the
vehicle has been parked in the
sun;
• reduces the humidity of the air
blown inside the passenger
compartment (prevents misting).
Fuel consumption increases when
the air conditioning system is being
used. (Switch it off when it is not
required.)Note:the air conditioning may be
used in all conditions, but does not
operate when the external
temperature is low.
•ButtonBnot activated (warning
lightCoff)
The air conditioning is not
operational.
Heating and ventilation are
therefore identical to that of a
vehicle without air conditioning.
•ButtonBactivated (warning light
Con)
The air conditioning is operating.
Air is taken from outside the
vehicle and is constantly
renewed.

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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 recirculation
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
lightCgoes out) 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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AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING
Controls
1- automatic mode button
2and12- air temperature
adjustment buttons
3-display
4and7- ventilation speed
adjustment buttons5- automatic windscreen
demister-de-icer button
6- air recirculation button
8to10- air distribution buttons
11- air conditioning button
13- unit off buttonAll buttons except2,4,7,and12
have associated indicator lights
which light up when the function
is being used and go out when the
function is not in use.

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AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING(continued)
OAir conditioning (automatic
mode)
Automatic air conditioning is a
system which will ensure that
the temperature in the passenger
compartment is maintained at a
comfortable level(except in
extreme conditions of use).
This system is equipped with a
comfort level selector to provide
in-car comfort whatever the
weather.Operation of the automatic mode
•Press button1; the indicator light
comes on.
• Choose a comfort level between
16 and 26°C by pressing buttons
2and12.MAXI position:maximum air
temperature,
MINI position:minimum air
temperature.

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AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING(continued)
Operation of the automatic mode
(continued)
To reach and maintainthe selected
comfort level, the system acts upon:
-blowerspeed,
- air distribution,
- air recirculation management,
- air conditioning (on or off).
The indicator lights let you know
what the system has selected.The value on the display3indicates
the comfort level.
When the vehicle is started in cold
or hot weather, increasing or
decreasing the values displayed
does not mean that the comfort level
is reached more quickly (the system
optimises the temperature increase
or decrease whatever the air
temperature indicated).For optimum operation, we
recommend that you leave the air
vents open in all weathers.

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AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING(continued)
OVisibility (automatic de-icing
- demisting)
Press button5to operate
windscreen de-icing/demisting
by ventilation.
The indicator light comes on.
The AUTO indicator light goes
out.This system quickly demists and
de-ices the windscreen and the
front side windows. To improve
efficiency, the air conditioning is
automatically switched on at the
same time (indicator light comes
on).
The best possible flow of air is then
directed towards the windscreen
and front window air outlets.Press button1to return to automatic
mode. Press button5again to
switch off automatic windscreen
demisting/de-icing mode.
You may wish to switch on the
airconditioningoncemoreif
there are high levels of humidity.
In this case, the air conditioning
will operate permanently,
whatever mode is selected
afterwards.

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AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING(continued)
Personalised operation
OSelecting air distribution
The system normally operates in
automatic mode but you can
alter the standard settings used
by the system (quantity of air,
etc.).Automatic mode is switched off by
pressing one of the following
buttons.
The indicator light on button1will
go out.
Button8
The air flow is directed to the
demisting vents (for the windscreen
and the side windows).Button9
The air is only directed to the feet of
the front and rear passengers.
Button10
The air flows mainly to the
dashboard air vents.
In personalised operation mode,
you may choose no more than
two air distribution selections at
once (N.B.: buttons8and10
cannot be selected together).
If you alter the automatic
selection, theAUTOkey 1
indicator light goes out, butonly
the function changed is no
longer controlled by the
automatic system.
To return to automatic mode,
press theAUTObutton.