ignition RENAULT CLIO 2000 X65 / 2.G User Guide


       
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INSTRUMENT PANEL(continued)
The presence and operation of the warning lights described below depend on the vehicle equipment and
country.
1Fuel gauge
2Low fuel level warning
light
It extinguishes as soon
as the engine starts.
If it illuminates or remains
illuminated, fill up with fuel as
soon as possible.
Not used
Not used
Front fog lights
indicator light
Rear fog light indicator
light2Air bag warning light
This illuminates when
the ignition is switched
on and extinguishes after a few
seconds.
If it does not illuminate when
the ignition is switched on or if
it flashes, there is a fault in the
system. Consult your Renault
Dealer as soon as possible.
Main beam headlights
indicator light
Dipped beam headlights
indicator light
3Indicator light for
left-hand direction
indicators
4Speedometer(km or miles per
hour)5Indicator light for
right-hand direction
indicators
6Coolant temperature
warning light
If it illuminates when
you are driving, stop and let the
engine idle for one or two
minutes. 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.
Engine immobiliser
warning light
This has several
functions. Refer to the
information on the engine
immobiliser in section 1.
Not used


       
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INSTRUMENT PANEL(continued)
The presence and operation of the warning lights described below depend on the vehicle equipment and
country.
6Driver's seat belt not
fastened
Electronic fault warning
light (on petrol and
diesel versions) and
heater plugs “on”(on
diesel version).
•Electronic fault warning
light(on petrol and diesel
versions).
If this light illuminates when
you are driving, it indicates
an electrical or electronic
fault. Consult your Renault
Dealer as soon as possible.
•Preheating warning light(on
diesel version)
With the ignition key in
position M, this light should
illuminate. It indicates that
the heater plugs are switched
on. It goes out as soon as
preheating is sufficient and
the engine may be started.6“Door(s) open” warning
light
If it illuminates when
the ignition is switched on, it
indicates that a door is not
properly closed.
Anti-lock brake warning
light
This light illuminates
when the ignition is switched
on and extinguishes within 3
seconds. If it illuminates when
you are driving, it indicates an
fault in the anti-lock braking
system. Braking will then occur
normally but without the
anti-lock system.
Consult your Renault Dealer as
soon as possible.
Handbrake “on” and
brake circuit fault
warning light
If it illuminates when braking,
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.7Coolant temperature indicator
In normal use, the needle
should be below zone7a.
Under severe conditions the
needle may enter this area. This
is not serious unless warning
light illuminates.
8Oil pressure warning
light
It should extinguish as
soon as the engine starts; if it
illuminates 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.


       
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INSTRUMENT PANEL(continued)
The presence and operation of the warning lights described below depend on the vehicle equipment and
country.
8Warning light for
monitoring exhaust gas
For vehicles equipped
with this option, the light
illuminates when the ignition
is switched on and
extinguishes within 3 seconds.
- If it is permanently lit, 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 “Special features of
petrol version” in section 2.
9Multifunction key
Resetting the trip milometer
Press the button.
Setting the clock
Refertotheinformationonthe
clock in section 1.9Display selection keyfor total
and trip mileage
10Multifunction display
Oil level display function
The vehicle must be parked on
level ground and the engine
shouldhavebeenswitchedoff
for some time to obtain an
accurate level reading.
When ignition has been
switched on for approximately
30 seconds:
-if the level is correct,the
display will show “oil OK”
(To gain a more precise
indication of the level, press
the trip melometer reset
button or the information
scroll button on the onboard
computer for vehicles fitted
with this function. The
squares in the display
indicate the level. These
squares disappear as the oil
level drops and they are
replaced by dashes.
To move to milometer
reading, press the button
again).10Multifunction display
(continued)
-if the level is at its minimum,
theword“OK”willnot
appear on the display, the
dashes and the word “oil”
will flash.
It is vital to top up with oil as
soon as possible.
General mileage and trip
mileage counter and clock
Can be read approximately 30
seconds after the ignition is
switched on.
11Low headlight
wash/wipe fluid level
warning light
Fill up with fuel as soon as
soon as possible.
Battery charge warning
light
It should go out as soon
as the engine starts. If it
illuminates while you are
driving, it indicates that the
circuit is overcharging or
discharged. Stop and have the
circuit checked.


       
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INSTRUMENT PANEL(continued)
The presence and operation of the warning lights described below depend on the vehicle equipment and
country.
1Not used
orOver-revving warning
light
Indicates that you need
to change gear.
Not used
Air bag warning light
This illuminates when
the ignition is switched
on and extinguishes after a few
seconds.
If it does not illuminate when
the ignition is turned on or if it
flashes, there is a fault in the
system. Consult your Renault
Dealer as soon as possible.
Rear fog light warning
light
Front fog lights
warning light1Not used
2Rev counter
(scale ×100)
Up to 3000 rpm (or 2500 rpm
on diesel versions),engine
speed not to be exceeded in the
intermediate gears for
economical driving
3Fuel level gauge
4Coolant temperature indicator
In normal use, the needle
should be below zone4a.
Under severe conditions the
needle may enter this area. This
is not serious unless warning
light illuminates.
5Speedometer(km or miles per
hour)6Not used
Low screen wash/wipe
fluid level warning
light
Fill up with fuel as soon as
soon as possible.
Not used
Headlight main beam
indicator light
Headlight dipped beam
indicator light
Windscreen demisting
indicator


       
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INSTRUMENT PANEL(continued)
The presence and operation of the warning lights described below depend on the vehicle equipment and
country.
7Multifunction display
• Oil level display function
The vehicle must be parked on
level ground and the engine
should have been switched off
forsometimetoobtainan
accurate level reading.
When ignition has been
switched on for approximately
30 seconds:
-if the level is correct,the
display will show “oil OK”
(Togainamoreprecise
indication of the level, press
the trip milometer reset
button or the information
scroll button on the onboard
computer for vehicles fitted
with this function. The
squares which appear on the
display indicate the level.
The number of squares
displayed reduces as the oil
level drops and they are
replaced by a dash.
To move to onboard
computer reading, press the
button again).
-if the level is at its minimum,
the word “OK” will not
appear on the display, the
dashes and the word “oil”
will flash and the SERV
warning light will illuminate.
It is vital to top up the oil as
soon as possible.7• Total mileage and trip
mileage recorder
Canbereadapproximately
30 seconds after the ignition
is switched on.
or
• On board computer display
After 30 seconds, the display
will toggle depending on the
onboard computer: see the
“onboard computer” para-
graph in section 1.
8Multifunction key
• Display selection
Press briefly to move from
the total mileage to the trip
mileage and vice versa.
•Trip mileage reset button
Once the display of the the
trip mileage is selected, press
the button and hold it down.
9STOP light
It extinguishes as soon
as the engine starts.
This illuminates together with
one of the warning lights:9Engine immobiliser
warning light
This light has several
functions.
Refer to the information on the
engine immobiliser in section 1.
SERVICE warning light
This light illuminates
when the ignition is
switched on and then
extinguishes within 3 seconds.
If it illuminates when the
vehicle is being driven, it is
advisable to stop at a Renault
Dealer soon.
It illuminates together with one
of the warning lights:
Indicator light for
left-hand direction
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INSTRUMENT PANEL(continued)
The presence and operation of the warning lights described below depend on the vehicle equipment and
country.
9Low fuel-level warning
light
It extinguishes as soon
as the engine starts.
If it illuminates or remains
illuminated, fill up with fuel as
soon as possible.
Tell-tale light for
right-hand direction
indicators
Oil pressure warning
light
It should extinguish as
soon as the engine starts; if it
illuminates 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.9Heater plugs “on”(on
diesel version)and
electronic incident
warning light(on petrol
and diesel versions).
• Heater plugs “on”
(on diesel version)
With the ignition key in
position M, this light should
illuminate. It indicates that
the heater plugs are switched
on. It goes out as soon as
preheating is sufficient and
the engine may be started.
•Electronic incident warning
light(on petrol and diesel
versions)
If it illuminates when you are
driving, it indicates an
electric or electronic fault.
Consult your Renault Dealer
as soon as possible.9Coolant temperature
warning light
It extinguishes as
soon as the engine starts. If it
illuminates when you are
driving, stop and let the engine
idle 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.
Battery charging
warning light
It should extinguish
as soon as the engine starts.
If it illuminates when you are
driving, it indicates that the
circuit is overcharging or
discharged. Stop and have the
circuit checked.


       
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INSTRUMENT PANEL(continued)
The presence and operation of the warning lights described below depend on the vehicle equipment and
country.
9Not used
Handbrake “on”
warning light and fault
sensor indicator light
on the brake circuit.
If it illuminates 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.
10Lights linked to the function
and/or failure of the automatic
gearbox.
Refertotheinformationonthe
proactive automatic gearbox in
section 2.11Warning light for
monitoring exhaust gas
For vehicles equipped
with this option, the light
illuminates when the ignition
is switched on and
extinguishes within 3 seconds.
•Ifitilluminates
continuously, 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 2.11Anti-lock brake
warning light
This illuminates when
the ignition is switched on and
extinguishes within 3 seconds.
If it illuminates when you are
driving, it indicates an fault in
the anti-lock braking system.
Braking will then occur
normally, without the anti-lock
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 illuminates.
The brightness of the lights can be
modified by turning wheel2,ifthis
feature is fitted to the vehicle.
Dipped headlights
Turn the end of stalk1to
align the symbol opposite the mark3.
A warning light illuminates on the
instrument panel.
Before driving at night:
check that the electrical
equipment is in good condition
and adjust the headlight beam (if
your vehicle is not carrying its
normal load).
Main beam headlights
With stalk1in the dipped
beam headlight position, move the
stalk towards you.
When the main beam headlights are
on, a warning light illuminates on
the instrument panel.
To return to the dipped beam
headlight position, move the stalk
towards you once more.
Turning the lights off
Return stalk1to its initial
position.
Lights on reminder buzzer
If the driver’s door is opened, a
buzzer will sound to indicate that
the lights have been left on after the
ignition has been switched off (to
prevent discharge of the battery
etc.).

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WINDSCREEN WASHERS / WIPERS
Front wiper
Ignition on, move stalk1
parallel to the steering wheel:
•APark.
•BIntermittent wipe.
Between wipes, the blades will
stop for several seconds.
Depending on version, it may
be possible to alter the time
between wipes by turning the
central ring2of stalk1.
•CContinuous slow wiping.
•DContinuous fast wiping.In freezing conditions, make sure that
the wiper blades are not stuck to the
windscreen (risk of overheating the
motor).
Keep an eye on the condition of the
blades. Change them as soon as they
become less efficient: approximately
once a year.
If you turn the engine off before
stopping the wipers (positionA)the
blades may stop anywhere on the
windscreen.
Windscreen washer,
headlight washer
Ignition on, pull stalkEtowards you.
• Headlights off
The windscreen washers will
activate.
• Headlights on
The headlight washers will also
be activated.