RENAULT CLIO 2003 X65 / 2.G Owners Manual

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TYRES(continued)
Tyre inflation pressures
Tyre inflation pressures must be
adhered to. (Remember to check the
emergency spare wheel at the same
time.) Inflation pressures must be
checked at least once a month and
always before a long journey. (Refer
to the section on Tyre inflation
pressures).
Incorrect tyre pressures
lead to abnormal tyre
wear and unusually hot
running. Factors which may
seriously affect safety and lead
to:
- poor roadholding
- possibility of blow-outs or of
throwingatreadathighspeed.
Inflation pressures depend on
the load and the driving speed.
Adjust the pressures according
to the conditions of use. (Refer to
the section on tyre inflation
pressures).Pressures should be checked when
the tyres are cold; ignore higher
pressures which may be reached in
hot weather or after driving at high
speeds.
If tyre pressures cannot be checked
when the tyres arecold,assume an
increase of0.2to0.3bar (3PSI).
Never deflate a hot tyre.
Note:a label (depending on country
or version) affixed to the edge or
frame of the driver's door gives the
recommended tyre pressures.
Replacing tyres
For safety reasons, this
operation must only be
carried out by a
specialist.
Fitting different tyres may
change your vehicle as follows:
- It may mean that your vehicle
no longer conforms to current
regulations.
- It may change the way it
handles when cornering.
- It may cause the steering to be
heavy.
- It may cause tyre noise.
- It may affect the use of chains.
Changing wheels around
This practice is not recommended.
Emergency spare wheel
Refer to the information on the
emergency spare wheel and
instructions on how to change a
wheel in section 5.

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TYRES(continued)
Use in winter
• Chains
For safety reasons, chains must
never be fitted to the wheels on
the rear axle.
Chains must not be fittedto tyres
which are larger than those
originally fitted to the vehicle.
Chainsmayonlybefitted
to tyres of the same size
as those originally fitted
toyour vehicle.•“Snow” or winter tyres
We recommend that these are
fitted toall four wheelsto ensure
that your vehicle retains
maximum road holding.
Note:These tyres sometimes
have:
- a specific direction of rotation
- a maximum speed which may
be lower than the maximum
speed of your vehicle.
•Studded tyres
This type of equipment may only
be used for a limited period and
as laid down by local legislation.
It is necessary to keep to the speed
specified by current legislation.
As a minimum, these tyres may be
fitted to the two front wheels.
In all cases, we recommend that
you consult your Renault Dealer,
who will be able to advise you on
the choice of equipment which is
most suitable for your vehicle.

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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 hook
4of 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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HEADLIGHTS WITH HALOGEN BULBS: replacing bulbs
Headlight main beam
Remove the coverA.
Unclip bulb connector1.
Disengage the springs2and remove
the bulb.
Dipped beam headlights
Remove coverB.
Turn the connector a quarter of a
turn and remove bulb3.
Type of bulb:1
¶H1
3¶H7
anti-UV (see box).
Do not touch the Halogen bulb
glass. Hold it by its base.
Front side lights
Remove the bulb holder5to access
the bulb.
Bulb type: W5W.
Direction indicator lights
Turn the bulb holder4aquarterofa
turn and remove the bulb.
Bulb type: PY21W.
When the bulb has been changed,
please refit the cover.
Cleaning the headlights
As the headlights have plastic
lenses, use a soft cloth or cotton
wool.
If this is not sufficient, use a soft
cloth (or cotton wool) dampened
with soapy water then rinse using a
soft cloth or cotton wool.
Carefullydry off using a soft, dry
cloth.
Alcohol based cleaning products
must not be used under any
circumstances.
As the headlights are
fitted with plastic
“lenses”, it is essential to
use anti-UV bulbs.
(If other bulbs are used, this may
damage the headlight).
It is advisable to carry a set of
spare bulbs for emergencies.

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HEADLIGHTS WITH XENON BULBS: replacing bulbs
Dipped beam headlights with
xenon bulbs
They are marked on the label3
under the coverB.
This type of headlight bulb must be
changed by a RENAULT Dealer.
Bulb type: D2S.
A special mounting is
required to fit this type of
headlight.It is not
permitted to fit a headlight
fitted with xenon bulbs to a vehicle
which was not designed to accept
it.
Main beam headlights
Remove coverA.
Turn the connector1a quarter of a
turn and remove the bulb.
Type of bulb: anti U.V. (see box).
Do not touch the Halogen bulb
glass. Hold it by its base.
When the bulb has been changed,
refit coverAcorrectly.
As headlights are fitted
with plastic lenses, you
must use anti-UV 55 W
bulbs.(Using any other
type of H1 bulb may damage the
headlight).
It is advisable to carry a set of
spare bulbs for emergencies.

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HEADLIGHTS WITH XENON BULBS: replacing bulbs(continued)
Direction indicators
Turn the bulb holder2a quarter of a
turn and take out the bulb.
Bulb type: orange PY21 W bayonet
bulb.
Front side lights
Remove the coverA.
Remove the bulb holder4to access
the bulb.
Bulb type: W5W.
Cleaning headlights
As the headlights are made with
plastic lenses, use a soft cloth or
cotton wool to clean them.
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,carefullydryoffwithasoft
dry cloth.
Cleaning products containing
alcohol must not be used under any
circumstances.

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FOG LIGHTS: replacing the bulbs
Front fog lights1
Changing a bulb and adjusting the
headlight beam:
Consult your Renault Dealer.
Additional lights
If you wish to fit fog lights or long
range headlights to your vehicle,
consult your Renault Dealer.
Any operation on (or
modification to) the
electrical system must be
performed by a Renault
Dealer since an incorrect
connection might damage the
electrical installation (harness,
components and in particular,
the alternator). In addition, your
Dealer has available all the parts
required for fitting these units.

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REAR LIGHTS: replacing the bulbs
Remove bolt1and release the rear
lights unit from outside.Unclip the bulb holder using tabs2.3Fog light (or nothing)
Bayonet type bulb with 2
filaments P 21 W.
4Indicator
Orange P 21 W bayonet bulb.
5Reversing light
Bayonet type bulb with 2
filaments P 21 W.
6Tail light and stop light
Bayonet type bulb with 2
filaments P 21/5 W.

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REAR LIGHTS: replacing the bulbs(continued)
Third centre stop light1
The third stop light is a special strip
light. Consult your Renault Dealer if
any work needs to be carried out on
this.
Number plate lights
Release bulb holder2(using a flat
blade screwdriver for example).Unclip lens3from the bulb holder
to reach the bulb.
Bulb type: double ended tubular
bulb 5 W.

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SIDE REPEATERS: replacing the bulbs
Unclip the repeater1(using a flat
blade screwdriver for example).Turn the bulb holder2a quarter turn
and remove the bulb.
Bulb type: W 5 W.