RENAULT CLIO 2003 X65 / 2.G Owners Manual

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LEVELS(continued)FILTERS
Windscreen washer reservoir
Filling:via plug1.
This reservoir also supplies the
headlight washers (if fitted to the
vehicle).
Liquid:water + washer product
(antifreeze product in winter).
Jets:tilt each small sphere with a
pin to alter the angle of the spray.The replacement of filter elements
(air filter, passenger compartment
filter, diesel filter, etc.) is
anticipated in the maintenance
operations for your vehicle.
Frequency for replacing filter
components:see the Servicing
booklet for your vehicle.If there is an abnormal drop in
any of the fluid levels, consult
your Renault Dealer at once.
Take care when working
under the bonnet as the
engine cooling fan may
cut in at any moment.

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BODYWORK MAINTENANCE
Protection against the action of
corrosive agents
Although your vehicle has been
treated with very effective
anti-corrosion products, it is still
subject to the action of:
• corrosives in the atmosphere
- atmospheric pollution (urban
and industrial areas),
- saline atmosphere (near the sea,
particularly in hot weather),
- seasonal and humid climatic
conditions, especially road salt
in winter.
• abrasives
- wind-carried dust and sand, mud,
road grit thrown up by other
vehicles.
• minor impacts
To avoid losing the benefits of this
protection, a minimum number of
precautions should be taken to
ensure against this risk.
What you must not do
• Wash the vehicle in bright sunlight
or in freezing temperatures.
• Scrape off mud or dirt without
pre-wetting.
• Allow external dirt to accumulate.
• Allow rust to form after minor
impacts.
• Use solvents not recommended
by Renault's Technical Department
to remove spots as they may
damage the paintwork.
• Drive frequently in snow or muddy
conditions without periodically
washing the car, particularly
under the wheel arches and under
the body.• Degrease or clean mechanical
components (e.g. engine
compartment), underneath the
bodywork, parts with hinges (e.g.
inside the fuel tank flap, sunroof)
and painted plastic external
fittings (e.g. bumpers) using high
pressure cleaning apparatus or
spraying on products which are
not approved by our Technical
Department as this could give rise
to corrosion or incorrect operation.

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BODYWORK MAINTENANCE(continued)
What you should do
• Wash your car frequently, using our
recommended cleaning products
anduseahighpressurejettorinse
off the wheel arches and under the
body to get rid of:
- spots of tree resin and industrial
grime;
-bird droppings, which contain
chemicals whichrapidly
discolour paintwork and may
even cause the paint to peel off;
The vehiclemustbe washed
immediately to remove these
marks since they cannot be
removed by polishing;
- salt from the wheel arches and
under the body, after the vehicle
has been driven in areas where
the roads are chemically treated;
- mud forming damp patches in
the wheel arches and under the
body.• Keep well away from the vehicle
in front when driving on a freshly
laid surface to avoid damage to
your paintwork.
• Have patches where the paint has
been damaged repaired quickly to
avoid corrosion spreading.
• If your vehicle is covered by the
Renault anti-corrosion warranty,
remember to visit the bodyshop
periodically. Refer to your vehicle’s
Warranty and Servicing booklet.
• Respect local regulations relating
to washing your vehicle (e.g. do
not wash your vehicle on a public
highway).• Before using a revolving brush
type car wash, check the mounting
of exterior equipment, additional
headlights and rear view mirrors.
Secure the wiper blades and radio
aerial with adhesive tape.
Remove the car phone aerial if the
vehicle has one.
• If mechanical components such
as hinges have to be cleaned, their
protection must be reapplied by
spraying on products approved
by Renault's Technical Department.
We have selected special products
to care for your vehicle which
may be obtained from Renault
Accessory Outlets.

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MAINTAINING INTERIOR TRIM
Do
Whatever type of stain is on the
trim, use soapy water (if necessary,
with warm water) based on:
• natural soap,
• washing up liquid (with one part
washingupliquidto200parts
water).
Rinse off with a soft, damp cloth.
Special instructions
• Glass instrument panel(e.g.:
instrument panel, clock, exterior
temperature display, radio
display, etc...).
Use a soft cloth (or cotton wool).
If this does not clean them
properly, use a soft cloth or cotton
wool slightly moistened with
soapy water and then wipe clean
with a soft damp cloth.
Finally, dry offcarefullywith a
soft dry cloth.
Cleaning products containing
alcohol may not be used under
any circumstances.• Seat belts
These must be kept clean.
Use products selected by our
Technical Department or warm
soapy water using a sponge and
dry off with a dry cloth.
Do not use cleaning agents or
dyes.
We have selected special
products to care for your vehicle
and you can obtain these from
Renault accessory outlets.Do not
You are strongly recommended
not to use high pressure or
atomising cleaning equipment
inside the passenger
compartment: unless carefully
used, such equipment could
interfere with correct operation
of the electrical or electronic
components in the vehicle,
amongst other effects.

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Section 5: Practical advice
Emergency spare wheel .................................................................................................................................... 5.02
Toolkit (Jack - Wheelbrace - Tyre levers etc.) ................................................................................................ 5.03
Hubcaps - Wheels ............................................................................................................................................. 5.04
Changing a wheel ............................................................................................................................................. 5.05
Tyres (tyre safety, wheels, winter use) ............................................................................................... 5.06
¬5.08
Wiper blades ..................................................................................................................................................... 5.09
Changing the bulbs .............................................................................................................................. 5.10
¬5.18
Headlights ................................................................................................................................... 5.10
¬5.12
Front fog lights ........................................................................................................................................ 5.13
Rear lights ..................................................................................................................................... 5.14 - 5.15
Side-mounted repeaters .......................................................................................................................... 5.16
Interior lights ................................................................................................................................ 5.17 - 5.18
Battery ..................................................................................................................................................... 5.19 - 5.20
Remote control door locking (changing the batteries) ..................................................................................5.21
Fuses ....................................................................................................................................................... 5.22 - 5.23
Towing (breakdown - attachments) .................................................................................................... 5.24
¬5.26
Fitting a radio/accessories .................................................................................................................... 5.27 - 5.28
Operating incidents ............................................................................................................................. 5.29
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EMERGENCY SPARE WHEEL
Emergency spare wheel2
This is located in the luggage
compartment.
To reach the emergency spare
wheel:
• Open the tailgate.
• Lift the luggage compartment
carpet using circular cut-out1.• Slacken central fastener3.
• Remove the tool kit4.
• Release the emergency spare
wheel2.
If the spare wheel has been
stored for several years,
have it checked by your
Dealer to ensure that it is
safe to use.

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TOOL KIT
The tool kit1is located on the
emergency spare wheel. It consists
of a set of tools for various
operations on the vehicle: jack,
wheelbrace, towing hitch, etc. and a
spaceforabulbunit.Wheelbrace5
Jack4
When replacing the jack, fold it
down completely before putting it
back into position.
The jack is designed for
changing a wheel. Under
no circumstances should
it be used for carrying out
repairs or to gain access under
the vehicle.
Hubcap spanner2
This is used to unclip the hubcaps.
Wheel spanner6
This is used to lock or release the
wheel bolts.
Towing ring3
Refer to the Towing section in
section 5 for information on using
the towing ring.

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WHEEL HUBCAPS - WHEELS
Hubcap with concealed wheel
bolts
(example: Hubcap1)
Remove the Hubcap using the
Hubcap spannerA(from the tool
kit) or the end of the wheelbrace, by
engaging the hook into one of the
openings around the edge of the
Hubcap.
To refit the Hubcap, clip it into
position, ensuring it is aligned with
the valve2.
Wheel or Hubcap with exposed
wheel bolts
Remove the bolts and remove the
wheel.
Central embellisher
(example: Hubcap3)
Remove the Hubcap using the
Hubcap spanner (stored in the glove
box). Insert the spanner4in the
recess5.
To refit, align recess5with rim, clip
the Hubcap back into position and
refit the nut using spanner4.
We would advise you to note the
number engraved on the spanner so
that you can replace it if it is lost.

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CHANGING A WHEEL
•Remove the wheel embellisher
(see section on embellishers).
• Use the wheelbrace1to loosen
the wheel bolts slightly. Fit it so
that you press downwards and
not upwards.
• Offer up the jack horizontally, the
jack head must be slid
underneath the jacking point
under the body, nearest the wheel
concerned.
• Screw up the jack by hand at first
to align the base plate (which
should be inclined further
inwards than the jack head). Use a
piece of wood under the base
plate if on soft ground.• Insert the end of the wheelbrace2
into the jack3and turn a few
times to lift the wheel off the
ground:
• Remove the bolts.
• Take off the wheel.
• Position the emergency spare
wheel on the central hub and turn
it to locate the mounting holes in
the wheel and the hub.
• Tighten the bolts and lower the
jack.
• Tighten the bolts fully when the
wheel is on the ground.Park your vehicle on firm,
flat ground (if necessary,
placing a plank under the
base of the jack).
Switch on the hazard warning
lights.
Apply the handbrake and engage a
gear (first or reverse, orPon an
automatic gearbox).
Ask all the passengers to get out of
the vehicle and keep them away
from moving traffic.
If you have a puncture,
replace the wheel as soon
as possible.
A tyre which has been
punctured should always be
inspected (and repaired if possible)
by a specialist.

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TYRES
Tyre safety - road wheels
The tyres are the only contact
between the vehicle and the road, so
it is essential to keep them in good
condition.
You must make sure that your tyres
conform to local road regulations.
When they need to be
replaced, only tyres of
the same make,
dimension, type and
profile should be used.
When fitting tyres to the car,
they should either be identical to
those fitted originally or
conform to those recommended
by your Renault Dealer.
Maintaining the tyres
The tyres must be in good condition
and the tread form must have
sufficient depth: tyres approved by
our Technical Department have
wear warning strips1which are
risers moulded into the tread at
several points.When the tread has worn down to
the level of these risers,they
become visible2:the tyres
concerned must be replacednowas
only1.6 mm maximum of tread
remains and this is not sufficient to
maintain good grip on wet roads.
Incidents which occur when
driving such as striking the kerb
may damage the tyres and could
lead to the misalignment of the front
axle geometry.
An overloaded car, long journeys by
motorway, especially in very hot
weather, or continual driving on
poor road surfaces will lead to more
rapid tyre wear and affect safety.