RENAULT CLIO 2012 X85 / 3.G Owners Manual
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Chauffage / air conditionné (X85 - B85 - C85 - S85 - K85 - Renault)
ENG_NU_853-7_BCSK85_Renault_3
rear screen de-icing/
demisting
With  the  engine  running,   press 
button E. The operating tell-tale comes 
on.
This  function  permits  rapid  demisting/
de-icing of the rear screen and de-icing 
of  the  door  mirrors  (on  equipped  vehi -
cles).
t o  exit  this  function,   press  button E 
again.
Demisting automatically stops.
air recirculation operation 
(isolation of the passenger 
compartment)
Turn  control  D   towards  symbol á: 
air  is  taken  from  the  passenger  com -
partment and is recirculated, with no air 
being taken from outside the vehicle.
air recirculation is for:
–  isolating  the  vehicle  from  the  exter -
nal  atmosphere  (driving  in  polluted 
areas, etc.);
–  bringing the passenger compartment 
to the desired temperature as quickly 
as possible.
HeatinG,  air COnDitiOninG (4/4)
Prolonged  use  of  air  recirculation 
can  lead  to  condensation  form -
ing  on  the  side  windows  and  wind -
screen,  and  discomfort  due  to  the 
use  of  non-renewed  air  in  the  pas -
senger compartment.
We therefore advise you to return to 
normal  mode  (external  air)  as  soon 
as  the  air  recirculation  function  is 
no  longer  required,  by  turning  con -
trol D.
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 12    Heated  rear  screen  and  heated 
door  mirrors  (depending  on  vehi -
cle).
  13    Heated rear screen indicator light.
  14  Air recirculation control.
information and advice on use: refer 
to  information  on  “Air  conditioning:  in -
formation and advice on use”.
Buttons  1   and  12   are  comple -
mented by operating indicator lights 
(2 and 13):
–  indicator  light  on,  the  function  is 
switched on;
–  indicator  light  off,  the  function  is 
switched off.
 5    Display.
  6    Starting automatic mode.
8 and 10    Passenger  compartment  air 
distribution adjustment.
9 and 11    A d j u s t i n g   t h e   v e n t i l a t i o n 
speed.the controls
 1    Clear  View  button  to  demist  and 
de-ice the windows.
  2    Clear View function indicator light.
  3    Switching  the  air  conditioning  on 
and off.
4 and 7    Adjusting the air temperature.
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–  press  button  7   to  increase  the  tem -
perature;
–  press  button 4  to  decrease  the  tem-
perature.
n ote:  The  maximum  and  minimum 
settings  of  15°C  and  27°C  allow  the 
system to produce a minimum or maxi-
mum  temperature,  whatever  the  ambi-
ent conditions.
In automatic mode (AUTO indicator 
light on the display is lit), all heating 
and  air  conditioning  functions  are 
controlled by the system.
When  you  modify  certain  functions 
the  AUTO  indicator  light  goes  out. 
Only  the  modified  function  is  not 
controlled by the system.
The  automatic  heating  and  air  con-
ditioning  system  guarantees  com -
fort  in  the  passenger  compartment 
and  good  visibility  (except  in  the 
event  of  extreme  conditions),  while 
optimising consumption.
t his  is  the  recommended  mode 
of use.
ambient temperature : 
automatic mode
Press button 6.
Only  the  temperature  and  the  aUtO 
symbol are displayed.
Functions managed in automatic mode 
are not displayed.
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adjusting automatic mode
The  automatic  mode  is  the  system’s 
normal operating mode (AUTO light on) 
but  you  may  alter  the  selections  made 
by the system (air distribution, etc.).
These options are explained on the fol-
lowing pages.
aUtOMatiC CLiMate COntrOL (3/8)
this  is  the  recommended  mode 
of  use:  the  automatic  heating  and 
air  conditioning  system  guarantees 
comfort  (except  in  the  event  of  ex -
treme  conditions)  in  the  passenger 
compartment  and  good  visibility 
while optimising consumption.
r eturn  to  automatic  mode  as 
soon as possible.
ambient temperature: 
automatic mode (continued)
Operation
To  reach  and  keep  the  chosen  comfort 
level and to maintain good visibility, the 
system controls:
–  ventilation speed;
–  air distribution;
–  air recirculation management;
–  air conditioning start/stop;
–  the air temperature.
The  displayed  temperature  values 
show a comfort level.
When  starting  the  engine,  increas -
ing  or  decreasing  the  value  dis -
played  will  not  allow  the  com -
fort  level  to  be  reached  any  more 
quickly.  The  system  will  always  op-
timise  the  temperature  increase  or 
decrease  (the  ventilation  system 
does not start instantly at maximum 
speed:  it  gradually  increases).  This 
may take several minutes.
Generally  speaking,  unless  there  is 
a particular reason not to, the dash-
board air vents should remain open.   
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GThe air flow is directed towards 
the  dashboard  vents  and  the 
footwells.
FThe  air  flow  is  directed  mainly 
towards the footwells.
The  manual  air  distribution  option 
causes the  aUtO (automatic mode) 
operating  tell-tale  light  on  the  dis -
play  5   to  go  out,  but  only  air  distri -
bution  is  no  longer  controlled  auto -
matically by the system.
Press  button  6   to  return  to  auto -
matic mode.
õAll the air flow is directed to the 
demisting  vents  for  the  wind -
screen and the side windows.
÷The  air  flow  is  directed  to  the 
windscreen  and  side  window 
demisting  vents,  and  the  passenger 
footwells.
ôAll the air flow is directed to the 
dashboard vents.
Distribution of air in the 
passenger compartment
There  are  five  possible  combinations 
for  air  distribution,  which  may  be  se -
lected by pressing buttons 8 and 10 re-
peatedly. The  arrows  on  display  5  indi-
cate the setting selected:
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note:  the  Clear  View  function  auto -
matically  activates  the  air  condition -
ing  system  (indicator  light  on).  Press 
button 6 to return to automatic mode.
aUt OMatiC CLiMate COntrOL (5/8)
In automatic mode, in cold weather, 
the  ventilation  will  not  start  imme -
diately  at  maximum  power  but  will 
increase  progressively  until  the 
engine temperature is warm enough 
to heat the passenger compartment 
air.  This  may  take  from  a  few  sec -
onds to several minutes.
v arying the ventilation speed
In  automatic  mode,  the  system  uses 
the most suitable amount of air to reach 
and maintain the desired comfort level.
Automatic  mode  is  switched  off  by 
pressing buttons  9 and 11.
These buttons allow you to increase or 
decrease ventilation speed. If you set it 
to zero, the system switches off.
switching air conditioning on 
or off
In automatic mode, the system switches 
the  air  conditioning  system  on  or  off, 
depending on the climate conditions.
Exit  automatic  mode  by  pressing 
button  3 :  the  AUTO  warning  light  on 
display  5 goes out.
Button  3   activates  (display  warning 
light  comes  on)  or  stops  (warning  light 
goes out) the air conditioning function.
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t o  exit  this  function,   press  button 12 
again.  Demisting  automatically  stops 
by default.rear screen De-icing / 
Demisting
With  the  engine  running,   press 
button  12 .  The  operating  tell-tale  13 
comes on.
This  function  permits  rapid  demisting/
de-icing of the rear screen and de-icing 
of  the  door  mirrors  (on  equipped  vehi -
cles).
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aUtOMatiC CLiMate COntrOL (7/8)
note: if you wish to reduce the air flow 
(which  may  produce  a  certain  amount 
of  noise  in  the  passenger  compart -
ment), press button 11.
t o exit this function,  press either:
–  button 1 again;
–  button 6 (the AUTO indicator light on 
the display will light up).
This  function  rapidly  demists/de-ices 
the windscreen, the front side windows 
and the door mirrors (depending on the 
vehicle).
It  imposes  automatic  operation  of  the 
air conditioning and heating of the rear 
screen  (warning  light  13 ),  and  inhibits 
air recirculation.
Press  button 12  if  you  do  not  want  the 
heated  rear  screen  to  be  activated. 
Warning light  13 will go out.
Clear view function
With  the  engine  running,   press 
button  1 ,  and  operating  tell-tale  2 
comes on.
The AUTO button indicator light (on the 
display) goes out.
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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 
button 14 again as soon as the air recir-
culation  function  is  no  longer  required, 
or  return  to  automatic  recirculation  by 
pressing the AUTO button.air recirculation mode
Pressing  button  14   activates  air  recir -
culation  (the  symbol  lights  up  on  the 
display).
During  recirculation,  air  is  taken  from 
the  passenger  compartment  and  is  re-
cycled, with no air being taken from out-
side the vehicle.
Air  recirculation  allows  the  external  at-
mosphere to be cut off (when driving in 
polluted areas, etc.).
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Air conditionné : informations et conseils utilisation (X85 - B85 - \
C85 - S85 - K85 - Renault)
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Air conditioning: information and advice on use
air COnDitiOninG:  information and advice on use
Fuel consumption
You will normally notice an increase 
in  fuel  consumption  (especially 
when  driving  in  town)  when  the  air 
conditioning  is  operating.  For  vehi -
cles fitted with manual air condition -
ing, switch off the system when it is 
not required.
advice for reducing consumption 
and therefore helping to preserve 
the environment:
Drive  with  the  air  vents  open  and 
the windows closed.
If  the  vehicle  has  been  parked  in 
the  sun,  open  the  doors  for  a  few 
moments  to  let  the  hot  air  escape 
before starting the engine.
Maintenance
Refer  to  the  Maintenance  Service 
Booklet  for  your  vehicle  for  the  in -
spection frequency.
Operating faults
As  a  general  rule,  contact  your  ap-
proved dealer in the event of an op-
erating fault.
–  r eduction  in  de-icing,  demist -
ing  or  air  conditioning  per -
formance.   This  may  be  caused 
by  the  passenger  compartment 
filter cartridge becoming clogged.
–  no  cold  air  is  being  produced.  
Check  that  the  controls  are  set 
correctly  and  that  the  fuses  are 
sound.  Otherwise,  switch  off  the 
system.
Do  not  open  the  refriger -
ant  fluid  circuit.   The  fluid 
may damage eyes or skin.
notes
Presence  of  water  under  the  ve -
hicle. After prolonged use of the air 
conditioning system, it is normal for 
water  to  be  present  under  the  vehi-
cle. This is caused by condensation.
Do  not  add  anything  to  the 
vehicle’s  ventilation  circuit 
(for  example,  to  remove 
bad odours).
t here  is  a  risk  of  damage  or  of 
fire.