check engine light RENAULT CLIO 2000 X65 / 2.G Owner's Guide

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BATTERY: breakdown(continued)
Starting the vehicle using the
battery from another vehicle
Proceed as follows when starting
your vehicle from another vehicle's
battery:
Obtain suitable jump leads (with a
large cross section) from a Renault
Dealer or, if you already have jump
leads, ensure that they are in perfect
condition.
Both batteries must have an
identical nominal voltage: 12 volts.
The battery supplying the current
should have a capacity (amp-hours,
Ah) which is at least the same as
that of the discharged battery.
A frozen battery must be thawed out
before current is supplied to it.
Ensure that there is no risk of
contact between the two vehicles
(risk of short circuiting when the
positive terminals are connected)
and that the discharged battery is
properly connected. Switch off your
vehicle ignition.
Start the engine of the vehicle
supplying the current and run it at
average speed.Secure the positive cable (+)Ato
the (+) terminal1of the discharged
battery then to (+) terminal2of the
battery supplying the current.
Secure the negative cable (–)Bto
the (–) terminal3of the battery
supplying the current then to the (–)
terminal4of the discharged battery.Check that there is no contact
between cablesAandBand that
cableAis not touching any metal
parts on the vehicle supplying the
current.
Start the engine as you would
normally. As soon as it starts,
disconnect cablesAandBin the
reverse order (4-3-2-1).
Handle the battery with
care since it contains
sulphuric acid which
must never come into
contact with eyes or skin. If it
does, wash with plenty of water.
Keep all flames, light sources
and sparks away from the
battery: risk of explosion.
Take care when working in the
engine compartment as the
engine cooling fan may cut in at
any moment without warning.

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FUSES(continued)
Allocation of fuses(the presence of fuses depends on the vehicle equipment level)
Symbol Allocation
Air bag/Central timer
Stop lights
Heated rear screen
Windscreen wipers
Anti-lock braking (ABS)
Fan
Radio/Cigar lighter/Clock
Horn
Left hand
dipped headlight
Right hand
dipped headlight
Symbol Allocation
Right hand main beam
headlight
Left hand main beam
headlight
Dual headlights
(dipped beam headlights
and main beam
headlights)
Heated rear view mirrors
Front fog lights
Not used
Not used
Central timer
Direction
indicators/Hazard warning
lights
Rear fog light
Symbol Allocation
Left hand side light
Right hand side light
Engine immobiliser
Interior and luggage
compartment lights/Radio
Central door locking
Electric windows
Headlight washers
Heated seats
Electric sunroof

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OPERATING INCIDENTS
Your vehicle should not be affected by incidents likely to keep it off the road for long periods if you have followed the
Renault Servicing Programme regularly.
The following advice will allow you to get going again quickly, albeit temporarily: for reasons of safety, you should
always consult a Renault Dealer as soon as possible.
When starter is activated CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION
• There is no response. The warning
lights fail to illuminate and the starter
does not turn.Battery lead disconnected or terminals
oxidised.Check battery terminals: scrape clean
if oxidised and re-tighten.
Battery discharged. Connect another battery to the faulty
battery.
Battery unserviceable. Replace the battery.
• Warning lights go dim and starter
turns very slowly.Battery terminals not tight.
Battery terminals oxidised.Check battery terminals: scrape clean
if oxidised and re-tighten.
Battery discharged. Connect another battery to the faulty
battery.
• The engine is difficult to start in
damp conditions or after washing.Poor ignition, ignition system damp. Dry the plug leads and ignition coil.
• The engine is difficult to start when
hot.Poor carburation (bubbles of vaporised
fuel in the circuit).Let the engine cool down.
Lack of compression. Consult a Renault Dealer.

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OPERATING INCIDENTS(continued)
On the open road CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION
• Abnormal white smoke from the
exhaust.Mechanical fault: cylinder head gasket
blown.Stop the engine.
Consult a Renault Dealer.
• Smoke under the bonnet. Short circuit. Stop the vehicle, switch off the
ignition, disconnect the battery.
Cooling circuit fault. Consult a Renault Dealer.
• The oil pressure warning light
illuminates
- when cornering or braking. The level is too low. Top up the oil.
- at idle speed. The oil pressure is too low. Consult the nearest Renault Dealer.
- is slow to extinguish or remains
illuminated on acceleration.Loss of oil pressure. Stop and call for the assistance of a
Renault Dealer.
• The engine lacks power. Dirty air filter. Replace the cartridge.
Fuel supply fault. Check the fuel level.
Spark plugs faulty, incorrect gap. Consult a Renault Dealer.
• Idle speed unsteady or engine stalls. Lack of compression (spark plugs,
ignition, air leak)Consult a Renault Dealer.

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OPERATING INCIDENTS(continued)
On the open road CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION
• Steering becomes hard to turn. Belt broken. Have the belt replaced.
Lack of oil in pump. Top up oil (see maintenance section).
If the fault persists, consult your
Renault Dealer.
• The engine overheats. The coolant
temperature warning light illuminates
(or the needle on the gauge is in the
red zone).Water pump: belt slack or broken.
Faulty engine cooling fan.Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine
and call for the assistance of a Renault
Dealer.
Coolant leaks. Check the condition of the hoses and
clips.
Check the expansion bottle: it should
contain coolant. If it does not, top up
the level (after letting the engine cool
down). Take care not to burn yourself.
This action is only temporary: consult
your Renault Dealer as soon as
possible.
Radiator
Never fill a hot radiator with cold coolant if a considerable quantity has been lost. After any operation
on the vehicle which has involved even partial draining of the cooling system, it must be refilled with a
new mixture prepared in the correct proportions. Reminder: only products approved by our Technical
Department may be used for this purpose.

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
AABS .......................................................................... 2.14
Accessories - installation ....................................... 5.28
Accessories .............................................................. 5.28
Additional driving lights ........................................ 5.12
Adjusting the driver's position ................... 1.13 - 1.14
Air bag ......................................................... 1.15
¬1.20
Air conditioning ................... 3.02 - 3.03 - 3.10¬3.14
Air filter .................................................................... 4.12
Air vents ....................................................... 3.02 - 3.03
Anti-lock braking system ....................................... 2.14
Anti-pollution (advice) .............................. 2.06
¬2.08
Ashtrays ................................................................... 3.24
Automatic transmission (use) .................... 2.10
¬2.12
Automatic transmission selector lever ..... 2.10¬2.12
BBattery ................................................ 4.10 - 5.18 - 5.19
Bodywork (maintenance) ............................. 4.12 - 4.13
Bonnet ...................................................................... 4.02
Brake fluid ............................................................... 4.08
Bulbs (changing) ......................................... 5.10
¬5.17
Buzzer (lights on) ......................................... 1.04 - 1.55
CCapacity of mechanical components .......... 4.07 - 4.09
Catalytic converter (special points) ....................... 2.04
Catalytic converter .................................................. 2.04
Central door locking ......................... 1.02 - 1.03 - 1.05
Changing a wheel ................................................... 5.05
Changing bulbs ........................................... 5.10
¬5.17
Child booster seat ....................................... 1.24¬1.28
Childproof locks 1.04 - 1.19 - 1.24¬1.30 - 3.17 - 3.20
Children ........... 1.04 - 1.19 - 1.24¬1.30 - 3.17 - 3.20
Cigar lighter ............................................................. 3.24
Clock ........................................................................ 1.31
Controls ....................................................... 1.32
¬1.35
Coolant ..................................................................... 4.09
Courtesy lights .............................................. 3.15 - 3.16Ddashboard .................................................... 1.32
¬1.35
Demisting: Windscreen ........................................... 1.57
Rear screen ........................................... 1.57
Dimensions .............................................................. 6.13
Dipstick ....................................................... 4.03
¬4.06
Direction indicators ..... 1.62 - 5.10 - 5.11 - 5.13 - 5.15
Door locking ............................................... 1.03
¬1.06
Doors ............................................................. 1.04 - 1.05
Driver's layout ..................... 1.32
¬1.35 - 1.50¬1.52
Driving ......................................................... 2.02¬2.12
EEmbellisher spanner .................................... 5.03 - 5.04
Embellishers ............................................................ 5.04
Emergency spare wheel .......................................... 5.02
Engine (technical specifications) ........................... 6.05
Engine coolant ......................................................... 4.09
Engine immobiliser ...................................... 1.07 - 1.08
Engine oil .................................................... 4.03
¬4.07
Engine specifications .............................................. 6.05
Environment ............................................................ 2.09
External lighting and signals ..................... 1.56
¬1.58
External temperature .............................................. 1.31
FFaults (operating faults) ............................. 5.29
¬5.34
Fitting a radio .......................................................... 5.27
Fog lights ...................................................... 1.56 - 5.12
Front seat adjustment .................................. 1.11 - 1.12
Front seat belt pretensioners .................................. 1.15
Front seats (adjustment) ............................ 1.09
¬1.12
Fuel (advice on economy) ......................... 2.06¬2.08
Fuel (filling) ............................................................ 1.64
Fuel (grade) ................................................... 1.64 - 6.05
Fuel cut-off in the event of a
severe impact ...................................................... 5.23