Conditioning RENAULT CLIO 2003 X65 / 2.G User Guide

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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.

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AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING(continued)
OSwitching the air
conditioning on and off
In automatic mode, the system
switches the air conditioning
system on or off, depending on
external weather conditions.
The automatic mode is switched
off by pressing button11;the
indicator light in button1will go
out.Button11allows you to switch the
air conditioning system on or off.
N.B.:switching on the
demisting/de-icing function
(buttons5and6) automatically
switches on the air conditioning.
OAltering blower speed
In automatic mode, the system
uses the most suitable amount of
air to reach and maintain the
desired temperature.
Press button4or7to switch off
automatic mode.
The indicator light on button1
will go out.
These buttons increase or
decrease the amount of air blown
into the passenger compartment.
In cold weather, the automatic
air conditioning system will not
start immediately at maximum
power but will increase
gradually until the engine
temperature is warm enough to
heat the passenger compartment
air. This may take between 30
seconds and several minutes.

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AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING(continued)
OUsing recirculated air
Press button6;the
indicator light will come on.
In this position the air is taken
from inside the passenger
compartment and is recirculated
without admitting external air.
Recirculation of air allows the
external atmosphere to be
isolated (driving in polluted
areas).Prolonged use of the air
recirculation mode may cause the
windows to mist up or lead to
odours, as the air is not renewed.
We therefore advise you to return to
normal mode (external air) by
pressing button6as soon as air
recirculation is no longer required.
Special instructions
Switching on air recirculation
automatically switches on the air
conditioning.
The function operates periodically
if the external temperature is lower
than approximately 10°C; the
indicator light on button6will go
out after a few minutes.
The function operates permanently
if the external temperature is above
approximately 10°C; press button6
to switch off.

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AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING(continued)
OSwitching the system off
Press button13
The indicator light comes on. No
more information appears on the
display3. The system is
switched off.The button isolates the
passenger compartment from the
outside atmosphere.
Press buttons1or5to return to
automatic mode.

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AIR CONDITIONING
If no cool air is produced
Check that the controls are set correctly and that the fuses are in good condition. Otherwise switch off the air
conditioning and contact a RENAULT Dealer.
Do not open the refrigerant fluid circuit.
Fuel consumption
When the air conditioning is operating, it is normal to notice an increase in fuel consumption (especially when driving
in town).
In winter, use the air conditioning occasionally in order to keep the system in correct working order.
Do not worry about any water which may appear from underneath the vehicle as this results from condensation.
Operating faults
Generally, if you notice a decrease in the efficiency of de-icing, demisting or air conditioning, it may be caused by
clogging up of the particle filter cartridge, if one is fitted to the vehicle: consult your RENAULT Dealer.

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
AABS ........................................................................... 2.20
Accessories ............................................................... 5.28
Accessories installation ........................................... 5.28
Additional headlights .............................................. 5.13
Adjusting beam height ............................................ 1.57
Adjusting the driver's position .................... 1.13 - 1.14
Air conditioning .......................................... 3.09
¬3.22
Air vents ........................................................ 3.02 - 3.03
Airbag ........................................................... 1.15
¬1.20
Anti-lock braking system ........................................ 2.20
Anti-pollution (advice) ............................... 2.06
¬2.08
Anti-theft system (switch) ....................................... 2.02
Ashtrays .................................................................... 3.32
Automatic gearbox (use) ............................. 2.10
¬2.12
Automatic gearbox selector lever .............. 2.10¬2.12
BBattery ................................................. 4.10 - 5.19 - 5.20
Bodywork (maintenance) ............................. 4.12 - 4.13
Bonnet ...................................................................... 4.02
Brake fluid ................................................................ 4.08
Bulbs (changing) ......................................... 5.10
¬5.18
Buzzer (lights on) ......................................... 1.04 - 1.56
CCapacity of mechanical components .......... 4.07 - 4.09
Catalytic converter (special points) ........................ 2.04
Catalytic converter ................................................... 2.04
Central door locking .......................... 1.02 - 1.03 - 1.05
Changing a wheel .................................................... 5.05
Changing the bulbs ..................................... 5.10
¬5.18
Child booster seat ....................................... 1.23¬1.32
Child safety ................. 1.04 - 1.24¬1.36 - 3.25 - 3.28
Children ........... 1.04 - 1.19 - 1.24¬1.36 - 3.25 - 3.28
Cigarette lighter ........................................................ 3.32CClock ......................................................................... 1.37
Control instruments .................................... 1.42
¬1.52
Controls ........................................................ 1.38¬1.41
Coolant ..................................................................... 4.09
Courtesy lights .............................................. 3.23 - 3.24
Courtesy mirrors ...................................................... 3.26
Cruise control - speedlimiherer ................. 2.21
¬2.26
DDashboard ............................ 0.04
¬0.06 - 1.38¬1.41
Deactivating front passenger airbags ........... 1.34 - 1.35
De-icing: windscreen .............. 3.05 - 3.06 - 3.10 - 3.17
rear screen ................................................ 1.61
Demisting: windscreen ........... 3.05 - 3.06 - 3.10 - 3.17
rear screen ............................................. 1.61
Dimensions ............................................................... 6.15
Dipstick ........................................................ 4.03
¬4.06
Direction indicators ..... 1.62 - 5.10 - 5.12 - 5.14 - 5.16
Door locking ................................................ 1.03
¬1.06
Doors .............................................................. 1.04 - 1.05
Driver's layout ............................................. 1.50
¬1.52
Driving ......................................................... 2.02¬2.30
Driving position .......................................... 1.38¬1.41
EElectronic stability program: ESP ................ 2.27 - 2.28
Emergency spare wheel ........................................... 5.02
Engine (technical specifications) ............................ 6.05
Engine immobiliser ....................................... 1.07 - 1.08
Engine oil .................................................... 4.03
¬4.07
Engine specifications ............................................... 6.05
Environment ............................................................. 2.09
ESP: Electronic stability program ................ 2.27 - 2.28
Exterior temperature ................................................ 1.37