snow chains RENAULT CLIO 2003 X65 / 2.G Owners Manual

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Tyre inflation pressures when cold(in bar)
Versions1.2
1.2 16V1.4 16V
1.6 16V2.0 16V1.5 dCi
1.9 dCi
Tyre sizes 175/65 R14 T
185/55 R15 H175/65 R14 T
185/55 R15 H195/45 R16 195/50 R15 175/65 R14 T
185/55 R15 H
Normal use(2)
• Front 1.9 2.2 (1) 2.3 2.3 2.2
•Rear 1.822.12.12
Motorway use(2)
• Front 2 2.3 (1) 2.7 2.5 2.3
• Rear 2 2.1 (1) 2.2 2.2 2.1
Wheel sizes5.5 J 14
6.0 J 157 J 16 7 J 16 5.5 J 14
6.0 J 15
Tyre safety and use of chains
Refer to the information on tyres in Section 5 for information on maintenance and, depending on the version, the
conditions under which snow chains may be fitted to the vehicle.
Special features of the 2.0 16V version
The tyres on this vehicle cannot be fitted with chains. If you wish to fit snow chains, you must usespecial equipment.
Consult your Renault Dealer.
(1)Vehicle with automatic transmission:add0.1 bar.
(2)Special note concerning vehicles used under full load(maximum permissible all-up weight)and towing a trailer:
Maximum speed must be limited to 60 mph (100 km/h) and the tyre pressure increased by0.2 bar(or3PSI).
Refer to the information on weights in Section 6 for more details.

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Tyre pressures when cold(in PSI) (continued)
Versions1.2
1.2 16V1.4 16V
1.6 16V2.0 16V1.5 dCi
1.9 dCi
Tyre sizes 175/65 R14 T
185/55 R15 H175/65 R14 T
185/55 R15 H195/45 R16 195/50 R15 175/65 R14 T
185/55 R15 H
Normal use
•Front 28 32 (1) 33 33 32
•Rear 2629303029
Motorway use(2)
• Front 29 33 (1) 39 36 33
• Rear 28 30 (1) 32 32 30
Wheel sizes5.5 J 14
6.0 J 157 J 16 7 J 16 5.5 J 14
6.0 J 15
Tyre safety and use of chains
Refer to the information on tyres in Section 5 for information on maintenance and, depending on the version, the
conditions under which snow chains may be fitted to the vehicle.
Special features of the 2.0 16V version
The tyres on this vehicle cannot be fitted with chains. If you wish to fit snow chains, you must usespecial equipment.
Consult your Renault Dealer.
(1)Vehicle with automatic transmission:add3PSI.
(2)Special note concerning vehicles used under full load(maximum permissible all-up weight)and towing a trailer:
Maximum speed must be limited to 60 mph (100 km/h) and the tyre pressure increased by0.2 bar(or3PSI).
Refer to the information on weights in Section 6 for more details.

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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.