Computer RENAULT CLIO 2000 X65 / 2.G Owners Manual


       
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Section 1: Getting to know your car
Keys - Remote control ........................................................................................................................... 1.02 - 1.03
Doors ....................................................................................................................................................... 1.04 - 1.05
Automatic locking of doors, etc. when driving ............................................................................................. 1.06
Engine immobiliser ................................................................................................................................ 1.07 - 1.08
Head restraints - Seats ......................................................................................................................... 1.09
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Seat belts/Methods of restraint in addition to front seat belts ........................................................ 1.13
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Child safety ........................................................................................................................................... 1.24
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Clock and external temperature ...................................................................................................................... 1.31
Driver’s layout ...................................................................................................................................... 1.32
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Instrument panel .................................................................................................................................. 1.36
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On-board computer .......................................................................................................................... 1.50
¬1.52
Rear view mirrors .................................................................................................................................. 1.53 - 1.54
Steering wheel .................................................................................................................................................. 1.54
External lighting and signals .............................................................................................................. 1.55
¬1.58
Headlight beam adjustment .................................................................................................................. 1.57 - 1.58
Windscreen wipers ................................................................................................................................ 1.59 - 1.60
De-icing/demisting ............................................................................................................................................ 1.61
Audible and visible signals ............................................................................................................................. 1.62
Fuel tank (filling with fuel) .................................................................................................................. 1.63 - 1.64

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ENGINE IMMOBILISER
This prevents the engine being
started by anyone who does not
have the coded key for the vehicle.
Any operation on or
modification to the
immobiliser system
(computers, wiring, etc.)
may be dangerous. It must be
carried out by qualified Renault
personnel.
Operating principle
The vehicle is automatically
protected a few seconds after the
key has been removed from the
ignition.
When the ignition is switched on,
warning light1illuminates for a few
seconds then extinguishes.
The vehicle has recognised the code
and the engine may be started.
If the code of the ignition key is not
recognised by the vehicle, warning
light1will flash continuously and
the engine cannot be started.• System operation warning light
When the ignition is switched on,
warning light1illuminates for
approximately three seconds, then
extinguishes. The engine may then
be started.
• Vehicle protection warning light
A few seconds after switching the
ignition off, warning light1flashes
continuously.
The vehicle is only protected once
the key has been removed from the
ignition.

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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELT
These are:
OFront seat belt pretensioners.
OForce limiter.
OAir bags for driver and front
passenger.
These systems are provided to act
independently or together when the
vehicle is subjected to a frontal
impact.
There are three possibilities,
depending on the force of the
impact:
- protection is provided by the belt
only;
- the pretensioner is triggered to
rectify belt position and play;
- if the air bag and force limiter are
triggered, they provide additional
protection in the event of the most
severe impact.
OSide air bags
Areprovidedtoactivateinthe
event of a severe side impact.
Front seat belt pretensioners
The system is only operational once
the ignition has been switched on.
If the vehicle is subject to a
severefrontalimpact, piston1
immediately retracts the seat belt
buckle, pulling the seat belt tight
against the body and thereby
improving its efficiency.• Following an accident,
have all the restraint
systems checked.
• No operations whatsoever are
permitted on any part of the
pretensioner system (computer,
wiring).
• To avoid incorrect triggering
of the system which may
cause damage, only qualified
personnel of the Renault
Networkmayworkonthe
pretensioner system.
• Electrical testing of the trigger
system may only be carried
out by a specially trained
technician using special
equipment.
• When the vehicle is scrapped,
contact your Renault Dealer for
disposal of the gas generator.

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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELT(continued)
Driver and passenger
air bag (continued)
Each air bag system consists of:
- An air bag and gas generator fitted
on the steering wheel for the
driver and in the dashboard for the
front passenger;
- A computer for both systems,
which includes the impact
detector and a monitor controlling
the electrical trigger system for the
gas generator;
- One single tell-tale light1on the
instrument panel.Operation
The system is only operational after
the ignition has been turned on
(ignition key in position“M”
ignition on).
If a severefrontalimpact occurs, the
air bag(s) inflate(s) in approximately
30 millisecond(s), cushioning the
impact of the driver’s head against
the steering wheel and the front
passenger’s head against the
dashboard. The air bag then deflates
immediately so that the passengers
are not impeded in any way when
they get out of the vehicle.
The air bag system uses the
principles of pyrotechnics. This
explains why, when the air bag
inflates, it will generate heat,
produce smoke (this does not mean
that a fire is about to start) and
make a noise upon detonation. In a
situation where an air bag is
required, it must inflate
immediately and this may cause
some minor, superficial grazing to
the skin.Operating fault
Tell-tale light1illuminates on the
instrument panel when the ignition
is turned on and then 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. Your protection will be
reduced until this problem is
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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELT(continued)
All the warnings given below are designed to ensure that the air bag can inflate correctly and to prevent serious injuries
caused by items which may be dislodged when the air bag inflates.
The air bag is designed to complement the action of the seat belt. Both the air bags and seat belts are integral parts
of the same protection system. It is therefore essential to wear the seat belt at all times. If the seat belt is not worn,
it exposes the occupants to the risk of serious injury in the event of an accident. It may also increase the risk of
minor, superficial injuries occurring when the air bag is deployed, although such minor injuries are always
possible with air bags.
The air bag does not offer protection against minor and moderately serious frontal impacts, side or rear impacts or if the
vehicle turns over.
Air bags for driver and passenger
• No work or modification whatsoevermay be performed on the entire air bag system for the driver and passenger
(computer, wiring, etc.) except by qualified Renault network personnel.
• To ensure that the system is in good working order and to avoid incorrect triggering of the system which may cause
injury, only qualified Renault network personnel may work on the air bag system.
• As a safety precaution, have the air bag system checked if your vehicle has been involved in an accident, is stolen or
broken into.
• When selling or lending the vehicle, inform the user of these points and hand over this handbook with the vehicle.
• When scrapping your vehicle, contact your Renault Dealer for disposal of the gas generator(s).


       
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DRIVER’S LAYOUT, LEFT HAND DRIVE(continued)
The equipment fitted, described below, depends on the version, option and country.
1Demister outlet for left hand
side window.
2Left hand side vent.
3Stalk for:
• direction indicators,
• external lighting,
• front fog lights,
• rear fog lights,
• horn.
4Control instruments.
5Driver’s air bag location.
6Radio remote control.
7• Stalk for windscreen and rear
screen wash / wipe.
• On-board computer
information readout control.
8Central vents.9Display:
• clock,
• clock and temperature,
• radio, clock and temperature,
or storage tray.
10Warning lights for:
• driver’s seat belt not fastened,
• door(s) opened.
11Storage tray or passenger air
bag location.
12Right hand side vent.
13Demister outlet for right hand
side window.
14Glove box.
15Storage tray.
16Radio location or storage tray.
17Heating and ventilation,
recycled air and rear screen
de-icing controls.
18Central locking switch or
blanking cover.19Cigar lighter.
20Hazard warning lights switch.
21Handbrake.
22Ashtray.
23Gear lever.
24Ignition switch.
25Horn.
26Control for adjusting steering
wheel height.
27Storage tray.
28Controls for:
• electrical adjustment of the
headlight beam height,
• dashboard lighting rheostat,
• heated seats,
or blanking covers.
29Bonnet release control.
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DRIVER’S LAYOUT, RIGHT HAND DRIVE(continued)
The equipment fitted, described below, depends on the version, option and country.
1Demister outlet for left hand
side window.
2Left hand side vent.
3Storage tray or passenger air
bag location.
4Central vents.
5Display:
• clock,
• clock and temperature,
• radio, clock and temperature,
or storage tray.
6Warning lights for:
• driver’s seat belt not fastened,
• door(s) open.
7Stalk for:
• direction indicators,
• external lighting,
• front fog lights,
• rear fog lights,
• horn.
8Control instruments.
9Driver’s air bag location.10Radio remote control.
11• Stalk for windscreen and rear
screen wash / wipe.
• On-board computer
information readout control.
12Right hand side vent.
13Demister outlet for right hand
side window.
14Controls for:
• electrical adjustment of the
headlight beam height,
• dashboard lighting rheostat,
• heated seats,
or storage tray.
15Storage tray.
16Ignition switch.
17Horn.
18Control for adjusting steering
wheel height.19Central locking switch or
blanking cover.
20Cigar lighter.
21Handbrake.
22Hazard warning lights switch.
23Ashtray.
24Gear lever.
25Heating and ventilation,
recycled air and rear screen
de-icing controls.
26Radio location or storage tray.
27Storage tray.
28Glove box.
29Bonnet release control.
30Fuse box.


       
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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
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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
indicator

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ON-BOARD COMPUTER
1Display
2General reset and trip mileage
recorder reset button
To reset the trip mileage recorder,
the display must show the “trip
mileometer” function.
Automatic reset
Automatic resetting will occur
when the maximum of any of the
memories is exceeded.3Display selection button
Keep pressing button3to show the
following information in sequence:
a) total mileage recorder,
b) trip mileage recorder,
c) fuel used,
d) average consumption,
e) current consumption,
f) estimated range,
g) distance covered,
h) average speed.
Refer to the table on the next page
for examples of the displays.
Display flashing
If the display flashes, consult a
Renault Dealer.
Interpretation of certain values
displayed after resetting:
The values for average
consumption, range and average
speed become more stable and
more significant the further the
vehicle is driven after the last reset.In the first few miles after resetting,
you may notice:
• that the range increases as you
drive. This is normal as the average
consumption may reduce when:
- the vehicle is no longer
accelerating,
- the engine reaches normal
operating temperature (reset
when engine was cold),
- you drive from a built up area to
the open road.
If average consumption is
decreased, the expected range
will therefore increase.
• average consumption increases
when the vehicle is stationary and
idling.
This is normal as the computer
takes into account the fuel used
during idling.