ignition RENAULT CLIO 2003 X65 / 2.G User Guide

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CHILD SAFETY(continued)
Activation of the front
passenger airbag
You should reactivate the airbag as
soon as you remove the child seat
from the front passenger seat to
ensure the protection of your front
passenger in the event of an impact.
To reactivate the airbag:switch off
the ignition and insert the ignition
key into lock1. The key then turns
automatically to theONposition.
Switch the ignition back on, and
then check thatAIRBAG OFF
indicator light2goes out. The
airbag is activated.
Activation or deactivation
of the passenger airbag
must be done with the
ignition off.
Six seconds after the ignition has
been switched on, operating
lock1will deactivate the
supplementary methods of
restraint in addition to the seat
belt in the front passenger seat
and the indicator light
will come on to warn you.
Operational faults
It is FORBIDDEN to fit a rear-facing
child seat to the front passenger seat
if the air bag activation/deactivation
system is faulty.
We do not recommend fitting any
other kind of passenger seat device.
Consult your RENAULT Dealer as
soon as possible.

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CLOCK / EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE
Clock1- setting the clock
With the ignition on, press button:
HFor hours,
MFor minutes.
Clock3, setting the time
With the engine switched on,
display3set to total mileage
recorder and clock function, press
and hold button2, to access time
setting mode, then release the
button.
There are two ways to set the time:
- one long press on button2allows
you to scroll through the hours
and minutes quickly;
- short presses on button2allow
you to set the time minute by
minute.If the electrical supply is cut
(battery disconnected, feed wire
broken, etc.), the clock must be
reset.
For your safety, we recommend
that you do not reset or alter the
time while driving.
External temperature
display1
The formation of ice is
related to exposure, local
hygrometry and temperature.
The external temperature alone is
not sufficient to detect ice.

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DRIVER’S LAYOUT, LEFT HAND DRIVE(continued)
The equipment fitted, described below, depends on the version, option and country.
1Demister outlet for left-hand
side window
2Left-hand side vent
3Stalk for:
• direction indicators,
• exterior lights,
• front fog lights,
• rear fog lights,
• horn.
4Instruments.
5• Driver's airbag location.
• Horn
6Radio satellite controls.
7• Stalk for windscreen and rear
screen wash/wipe.
• Trip computer information
scrolling control.
8Centre air vents.9Display:
• Clock and temperature,
• Radio, clock and temperature
• Radio, clock, external
temperature and navigation
system
10Storage compartment.
11Passenger airbag location.
12Right-hand side air vent.
13Demister outlet for right-hand
side vent
14Glove box.
15Heated rear screen switch
16Hazard warning lights switch.
17Radio location or storage
compartment
18Air conditioning controls.19Ashtray and cigarette lighter
20Handbrake
21Gear lever
22Cup holder
23Electric door locking switch
24Ignition switch
25Cruise control/speed limiter
controls
26Steering wheel height adjuster
27Controls for:
• Electric headlight beam
adjustment
• Dimmer for control lighting
• Cruise control
• Electronic Stability Program
(ESP)
28Storage compartment
29Bonnet release
30Fuse box

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DRIVER’S LAYOUT, RIGHT-HAND DRIVE(continued)
The equipment fitted, described below, depends on the version, option and country.
1Demister outlet for left-hand
side window
2Left-hand side vent
3Passenger airbag location.
4Storage compartment.
5Display:
• Clock and temperature,
• Radio, clock and temperature,
• Radio, clock, external
temperature and navigation
system
6Centre air vents.
7Stalk for:
• direction indicators,
• exterior lights,
• front fog lights,
• rear fog lights,
• horn.
8Instruments.
9• Driver's airbag location.
• Horn10Radio satellite controls
11• Stalk for windscreen and rear
screen wash/wipe
• On-board computer
information readout control
12Right-hand side vents
13Demister outlet for right-hand
side vent
14Controls for:
• Electric headlight beam
adjustment
• Instrument panel lighting
dimmer
• Cruise control and speed
limiter
• Electronic Stability Program
(ESP)
15Storage compartment
16Ignition switch
17Cruise control/speed limiter
controls
18Steering wheel height adjuster19Heated rear screen switch
20Hazard warning lights switch
21Cup holder
22Handbrake
23Gear lever
24Ashtray and cigarette lighter
25Heating and ventilation
controls
26Radiolocationorstorage
compartment
27Electric door locking switch
28Glove box
29Bonnet release
30Fuse box

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INSTRUMENT PANEL(continued)
The presence and operation of the warning lights described below depend on the vehicle equipment and
country.
1Headlight dipped beam
warning light
Main beam headlight
indicator light
Rear fog light indicator
light
Front fog light
indicator light
Anti-lock braking
system warning light
This light comes on
when the ignition is switched
on and goes out within 3
seconds. If it comes on when
you are driving, it indicates a
fault in the anti-lock braking
system. Braking will then occur
normally but without the
anti-lock braking system.
Consult your RENAULT Dealer
as soon as possible.
Rear screen demisting
indicator light2Rev counter (scale × 100)
3Fuel level gauge
4Coolant temperature indicator
In normal use, the needle
should be below zone4a.
Under severe use the needle
may enter this zone. This is not
serious unless warning light
lights up.
5Speedometer(km or miles per
hour)
6Airbag warning light
This lights up when the
ignition is switched on
and goes out after a few
seconds.
If it does not light up when the
ignition is switched on, or
lights up when the engine is
running, there is a fault in the
system. Refer to the
information in Section 1 on the
restraint device additional to
the front seat belt, and consult
your RENAULT Dealer as soon
as possible.6Front passenger airbag
deactivated warning
light
Refer to the information on
Child safety in Section 1.
Driver's seat belt not
fastened warning light
It remains lit when the
vehicle is started, then when
the car reaches a speed
of approximately 6 mph
(10 km/h), it flashes and a beep
sounds for approximately
90 seconds.
Door(s) open warning
light

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INSTRUMENT PANEL(continued)
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The presence and operation of the warning lights, described below, depend on the vehicle equipment and
country.
6Speed limiter and
cruise control indicator
light
To understand how this
operates, refer to the
information on the cruise
control and speed limiter
functions in Section 2.
Toxic fume monitoring
warning light
For vehicles equipped
with this option, the light
comes on when the ignition is
switched on then goes out.
•Ifitlightsuppermanently,
consult your Renault Dealer
as soon as possible;
• If it flashes, reduce the
engine speed until the light
stops flashing.
Consult your Renault Dealer
as soon as possible.
Refer to the information on
anti-pollution, fuel economy
and driving in Section 2.6Over-revving warning lightIndicates that you need
to change gear.
LPG mode operating
indicator
Refer to the LPG-powered
vehicles supplement.
7Multifunction display
Oil level display function
The vehicle must be parked on
level ground and the engine
shouldhavebeenswitchedoff
for some time beforehand to
obtain an accurate level
reading.
When the ignition has been
switched on for approximately
30 seconds:
-if the level is correct,the
display will show “oil OK”
- when the minimum oil level
is reached:the word “OK”
will no longer be displayed,
the dashes and the word
“Oil” will flash and the SERV
warning light will light up
until the engine is switched
off.
It is vital to top up as soon as
possible.7Total mileage recorder, trip
mileage and clock
Can be read approximately
30 seconds after the ignition is
switched on.
8Multifunction key
Press the key repeatedly to
select information on the
display, to reset the trip mileage
recorder or to set the clock.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL(continued)
The presence and operation of the warning lights, described below, depend on the vehicle equipment and
country.
9STOP light
It goes out as soon as
the engine starts.
This lights up together with
one of the warning lights:
Engine immobiliser
system indicator light
This light performs
several functions.
Refer to the information on the
engine immobiliser in Section 1.
SERVICE warning light
This lights up when the
ignition is switched on
and goes out after a few
seconds. If it lights up when the
vehicle is being driven, it is
advisable to stop at a Renault
Dealer soon.
It lights up together with one of
the warning lights:9Left turn signal
indicator light
Low fuel level warning
light
It goes out as soon as
the engine starts.
If it lights up or remains lit, fill
up with fuel as soon as
possible.
Right turn signal
indicator light
Electronic Stability
Program (ESP) and
traction control
indicator light
There are several reasons for
this warning light coming on:
see Section 2 for information
on the Electronic Stability
Program: ESP and the Traction
control system.9Preheating/electronic
fault or water
in the diesel
warning light.
• Preheating indicator light
This light should come on
when the ignition key is in
positionM; it indicates that
the heater plugs are
functioning. It goes out after
preheating is sufficient and
the engine can be started.
•Electronic fault/or water
present in the diesel warning
light
If it comes on while driving,
it indicates an electronic
fault or that water is present
in the fuel. Consult your
RENAULT Dealer as soon as
possible.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL(continued)
The presence and operation of the warning lights described below depend on the vehicle equipment and
country.
9Coolant temperature
warning light
If this lights up when
the vehicle is being driven, it
indicates that the engine is
overheating. Stop and allow the
engine to run at idle speed for a
minute or two. The
temperature should drop. If it
does not, stop the engine and
check the coolant level(having
let the engine cool down).Call
for the assistance of a Renault
Dealer if necessary.
Oil pressure warning
light
It should go out as soon
as the engine starts; if it lights
up when you are driving, stop
at once, switch off the ignition
and check the oil level. If this is
normal, call for the assistance
of a Renault Dealer.9Battery charge warning
light
It should go out as soon
as the engine starts.
If it lights up when you are
driving, it indicates that the
circuit is overcharging or
discharged. Stop and have the
circuit checked.
Handbrake “on” and
brake circuit incident
warning light.
If it lights up when the brakes
are applied, it indicates that the
fluid level in the circuit is low.
It may be dangerous to
continue driving. Call for the
assistance of a Renault Dealer.10Warning lights relating to the
operation of and/or faults in
the automatic gearbox or
Quickshift 5.
Refer to the information on
automatic gearbox in section 2.
11Variable
power-assisted steering
warning light
It goes out as soon as the engine
starts. If it lights up when you
are driving, this indicates a
fault in the system. Consult
your Renault Dealer as soon as
possible.

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REAR VIEW MIRRORS
External rear view mirrors with
manual adjustment
To adjust the mirror, move lever1.
External rear view mirrors with
electrical adjustment
Ignition on,moveknob2:
- positionCto adjust the left hand
mirror;
- positionEto adjust the right hand
mirror;
Dis the central neutral position.
Heated rear view mirrors
The mirrors are de-iced at the same
time as the rear screen demisting /
de-icing is used.The driver’s side external
rear view mirror has two
clearly marked areas. Zone
Bcorresponds to what can
normally be seen in a conventional
rear view mirror. ZoneAincreases
the area visible to the rear and to
the side of your vehicle, for your
safety.
Objects in zoneAappear to be
much further away than they
really are.

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EXTERNAL LIGHTING AND SIGNALS
Side lights
Turn the end of stalk1to
align the symbol opposite the
mark3.
The instrument panel lights up. The
brightness of the lights can be
modified by turning wheel2,ifthis
feature is fitted to the vehicle.
Dipped beam headlights
Automatic operation
With the engine running, vehicles
fitted with alight sensor,the
dipped beam headlights light up
automatically as light begins to
fade; stalk1does not need to be
turned (position 0).
To deactivate or reactivate this
function, move the end of stalk1
twice consecutively from 0 to side
light position, with the engine
stopped and the ignition on.Automatic operation (continued)
A bleep confirms the deactivation of
this function, and two bleeps
confirm its reactivation.
Manual operation
Turn the end of stalk1until the
symbol appears opposite mark3.
An indicator light lights up on the
instrument panel in all cases.
Headlight main beam
When the dipped beam
headlights are on, turn stalk1
towards you (an indicator light
lights up on the instrument panel).
To return to the dipped headlight
position, pull the stalk towards you.
Switching off the lights
Turn the end of stalk1back
to its original position.
Before setting out to drive at night:
check that the electrical equipment is in good condition and adjust the headlight beams (if your vehicle is not
carrying its normal load). Check that the lights are not obscured (by dirt, mud, snow or objects which could
cover them).