tow RENAULT CLIO 2003 X65 / 2.G Owner's Manual

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BATTERY breakdown
To avoid all risk of sparks:
- Ensure that the consumers are
disconnected before disconnecting
or reconnecting the battery.
- When charging, switch off the
charger before connecting or
disconnecting the battery.
- Do not place metal objects on the
battery to avoid creating a short
circuit between the terminals.
Connecting a battery charger
Both battery leads must be
disconnected (with the engine
switched off).
Do not disconnect the battery when
the engine is running.Follow the
instructions for use given by the
manufacturer of the battery charger
you are using.Only a well-charged and
well-maintained battery will have a
long and useful life and enable you
to start the vehicle’s engine
normally.
The battery must be kept clean and
dry.
Have the battery's charge status
checked regularly:
• especially if you use your vehicle
for short journeys or for frequent
driving in town;
• When the external temperature
drops (in winter),the charge
decreases. In winter, only use
those electrical comsumers which
are really necessary.
• Finally, you should understand
that the charge decreases
naturally as a result of certain
permanent consumers such as:
the clock, aftermarket
accessories...When a large number of accessories
are fitted to the vehicle, have them
connectedto + after ignition.Inthis
case, it is advisable to have your
vehicle fitted with a battery which
has an increased nominal capacity.
Consult your Renault Dealer.
If the vehicle is to be left stationary
for a long time, disconnect the
battery and recharge it regularly,
especially in cold weather. The
memories, radio etc. will then have
to be reprogrammed. The battery
must be stored in a dry and
ventilated area protected from frost.
Specific procedures may
be required to charge
some batteries. Consult
your Renault Dealer.
Avoid all risk of sparks which
may cause an immediate
explosion and charge the battery
in a well-ventilated area.
Risk of serious injury.

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TOWING breakdown
The steering lock must not be
applied; the ignition key must be in
position “M” (ignition) allowing
lights and signals to be used (stop
lights and direction indicators).
The vehicle lights must be used at
night.
It is also important to observe the
towing conditions defined by the
legislation for the particular country
you are in. Do not exceed the towing
weight for your vehicle. Consult
your Renault Dealer.Only use the towing ring2(in the
tool kit1) and the towing points at
the front3. (Never use the drive
shafts.) These towing points may
only be used for pulling the car,
never for lifting it either directly or
indirectly.Front towing point3
Rear towing point4
First screw in the towing
ring2by hand as far as it
will go. Then use the
wheelbrace from the tool
kit to finish tightening it.

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TOWING breakdown,(continued)
• Renault recommends
using a rigid towing bar.
If a rope or cable is used
(where the law allows
this), the vehicle being towed
must be able to brake.
• A vehicle must not be towed if it
is not fit to be driven.
• Do not accelerate or brake
suddenly when towing, as this
may result in damage to the
vehicle.
• When towing a vehicle, do not
exceed15 mph (25 km/h).Towing a vehicle with
automatic transmission: special
notes
Engine switched off:The transmission
is no longer lubricated. It is preferable
to tow this type of vehicle on a trailer
or tow it with the front wheels off the
ground.
In exceptional cases, you can tow the
vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground for a maximum distance of 30
miles (50 km).
The selector lever must be in
neutral (position N).
If the lever becomes jammed in P
position,even though you are
pressing down the brake pedal, the
lever can be released manually.
To do this, unclip coverJ.Presson
both the raised part (under coverJ)
and the unlocking buttonAat the
same time to move the lever from
positionP.

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TOWING trailer
A= 662 mm.
Permissible nose weight when
towing a trailer, max. towing
weight, braked and unbraked:
Refer to the information on
“WEIGHTS” in section 6:
Refer to the manufacturer’s
instructions for information on
how to fit and operate the towing
attachment.
It is advisable to keep these
instructions with your other
vehicle documentation.

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ACCESSORIES
Using mobile phones and
CB equipment.
Mobile phone equipment
with integrated aerials may
cause interference to the original
electronic systems fitted to the
vehicle: we recommend that you
only use equipment with an
exterior aerial.
Furthermore, we remind you of
the need to conform to the
legislation in force concerning the
use of such equipment.After-sales installation of
non-electrical accessories
(roof bars, towing
attachments, etc.)
Accessories approved by Renault
are based on a strict specification
and are regularly tested. We would
recommend that you use approved
accessories (particularly where
these affect safety) because they are
particularly reliable and
appropriate for your vehicle.
After-sales installation of electric
or electronic accessories
•Any work on the electric circuit
of the vehicle must be carried out
by Renault network engineers: if
the system is connected
incorrectly, it may result in
damage being caused to the
electrical installation and/or the
units connected to it.
• If the vehicle is retrofitted with
any electrical equipment, make
sure that the unit is correctly
protected by a fuse. Ask for
information on the rating and
position of this fuse.

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Section 6: Technical specifications
Identification plates ............................................................................................................................. 6.02¬6.04
Engine specifications ........................................................................................................................................ 6.05
Weights .................................................................................................................................................. 6.06
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Towing weights .................................................................................................................................... 6.06
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Dimensions ........................................................................................................................................................ 6.15
Replacement parts ............................................................................................................................................ 6.16

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IDENTIFICATION PLATES
The information on the vehicle
identification plateA(right hand
side) must be quoted when writing
or ordering partsA- Vehicle identification plate
1Vehicle type and chassis number.
(Number repeated on a plate
mounted on the dashboard at the
base of the windscreen)
2Maximum permissible all up
weight.
3Maximum permissible total train
weight (= vehicle loaded and
towing a trailer).
4Maximum permissible front axle
loading.
5Maximum permissible rear axle
loading.6Technical specifications of the
vehicle.
7Paint code.
8Equipment level.
9Vehicle type.
10Trim code.
11Additional equipment definition
code.
12Fabrication number.
13Interior matching trim code.

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WEIGHTS(in kg)- Basic vehicle without options, likely to change in the course of the model year:
Consult your RENAULT Dealer.
5-door petrol versions(versions sold vary according to country)1.2 1.216V1.216VQuickshift 51.416V1.416VAutomatic1.616V1.616VAutomatic
Vehicle type
(see vehicle identification plate)BB0F
BB10
BB1K
BB2DBB05
BB0W
BB11BB05
BB0WBB0P
BB13
BB1LBB13
BB1LBB14
BB1DBB14
BB1D
Kerb
weight
Without driverTo t a l
Front
Rear900 930 940 1 000 1 030 1 040 1 065
545 565 575 645 670 675 700
355 365 365 355 360 365 365
Maximum permitted
axle loadFront
Rear780 780 780 850 860 850 860
785 785 785 785 785 785 785
Maximum permissible all up weight1 440 1 470 1 480 1 545 1 570 1 535 1 560
Maximum permissible towed weight, unbraked485 500 505 535 550 545 555
Maximum permissible towed weight,
braked(1) driver only 1 100 1 100 1 100 1 200 1 200 1 200 1 200
other cases 800 800 800 900 900 900 900
Maximum permissible total train weight
(= maximum permissible all up weight
+ trailer)2 200 2 200 2 250 2 400 2 400 2 400 2 400
Maximum permissible nose weight75
Max. permissible load on roof rack70 (including the carrying device)

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WEIGHTS(continued)
(1)Towed weight
(Towing a caravan, boat, etc.)
- It is important that the towing weights in each country governed by local legislation are respected. Consult your Renault
Dealer for all towing attachments.In all cases, never exceed the maximum permissible total train weight (vehicle +
trailer).
- If your vehicle is already being used fully laden (maximum permitted all up weight); your maximum speed must be
limited to 60 mph (100 km/h) and the tyre inflation pressures should be increased by 0.2 bar.
- Engine output and performance on hills are reduced with altitude. We recommend that you reduce the maximum load by
10% at an altitude of 1000 metres, then by an additional 10% for each 1000 metres thereafter.

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WEIGHTS(in kg)- Basic vehicle without options, likely to change in the course of the model year:
Consult your RENAULT Dealer.
3-door petrol versions(versions sold vary according to country)1.2 1.216V1.216VQuickshift 51.216V1.216VQuickshift 51.416V1.416V
Vehicle type
(see vehicle identification plate)CB0F
CB10
CB1K
CB2DCB05
CB11CB05 CB0W CB0W CB0P
CB13
CB1LCB13
CB1L
Kerb
weight
Without driverTo t a l
Front
Rear880 910 920 910 920 980 1 010
540 560 570 560 570 640 665
340 350 350 350 350 340 345
Maximum permitted
axle loadFront
Rear780 780 780 780 780 850 860
785 785 785 785 785 785 785
Maximum permissible all up weight1 420 1 450 1 460 1 450 1 460 1 525 1 550
Maximum permissible towed weight, unbraked475 490 495 490 495 525 540
Maximum permissible towed weight,
braked(1) driver only 1 100 1 150 1 150 1 150 1 150 1 200 1 200
other cases 850 800 800 850 850 950 900
Maximum permissible total train weight
(= maximum permissible all up weight
+ trailer)2 200 2 250 2 250 2 250 2 250 2 400 2 400
Maximum permissible nose weight75
Max. permissible load on roof rack60 (including the carrying device)