ESP RENAULT CLIO 2000 X65 / 2.G Owners Manual


       
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CHILD SAFETY(continued)
In all countries there are regulations
governing the use of restraints for
children and babies.
In Europe, children under 12 years
of age or a height of less than
1.50 m
(1)(4 ft 11 inches) must travel
in an approved seat that is suitable
for the height and weight of the
child.
The driver is responsible for
ensuring that this equipment is used
correctly.
Remember that a collision at 30
mph (50 km/h) is the same as
falling a distance of 10 metres.
Expressed in other terms,
transporting a child without a
restraint is the equivalent of
allowing him or her to play on a
third-floor balcony which does
not have any railings.
(1) Always comply with the laws of the
country in which you are travelling.
They may be different to the
guidelines in this handbook.
Under no circumstances
should babies or children
be allowed to travel
sitting on the knees of
another passenger in the vehicle.
If a head-on collision occurs at
30 mph (50 km/h) a child
weighing 30 kg (66 lbs) will be
transformed into a missile
equivalent to one tonne: you will
find it impossible to hold the
child, even if you yourself are
wearing a belt.
It is particularly dangerous to put
the belt round your child when
he or she is sitting on your knee.
Neverusethesamebeltformore
than one person at the same time.Child restraints for which type
approval was obtained after 1992
provide a level of security greater
than for restraints with type
approval before that date.
It is therefore advisable to select a
child restraint that complies with
European regulation ECE 44.
Restraints that comply with this
legislation must be marked with an
orange label bearing the letterE
followed by a number (which
stands for the country where it is
type approved) and the year the
type approval was granted.
The standard classifies the
restraints in five categories:
Category0:from0to10kg(0to22lbs)
Category 0+: from 0 to 13 kg (0 to 28 lbs)
Category 1: from 9 to 18 kg (20 to 40 lbs)
Category 2: from 15 to 25 kg (33 to
55 lbs)
Category 3: from 22 to 36 kg (48 to
80 lbs)

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CHILD SAFETY(continued)
The right choice
The safety of your children is also
your responsibility.
To give your children maximum
protection, we recommend that you
use seats obtained from a Renault
Dealer.
If your vehicle is equipped with an
Isofix system, it is preferable to use
an Isofix seat. (Refer to the
information in section 1 on the
Isofix system of child seats.)
Restraint systems for all categories
are available. These systems have
been developed in consultation
with the manufacturers and have
been tested in Renault vehicles.
Take the advice of your Renault
Dealer and ask him to help you to
install it.
Category O and O+
A child’s neck is very susceptible to
injury up to the age of two. In a
front-facing seat there is a risk that a
child will sustain neck injuries in
the event of a frontal collision.
Renault therefore recommends a
rear-facing seat with a harness that
gives all-round protection (figure 1).
Category 1
Betweentheagesof2and4,achild’s
pelvis is not fully developed.
Restraints using three-point belts are
not adequate and there is a risk that
the child will sustain abdominal
injuries in the event of a frontal
collision. It is therefore advisable to
use rear-facing seats (figure 1), bucket
type seats (figure 2) or seats with
harnesses.

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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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FUEL TANK
Useful capacity of the fuel tank:
Approximately11 gallons
50 litres).
There is a cap holder1on the fuel
filler flap for holding the cap when
filling the tank.Filler cap: This is of a
special type. If you have to
replace it, make sure the
new cap is of the same type.
Consult your Renault Dealer.
Never handle the cap near to a
source of heat or a flame.
System for cutting off the fuel
supply in the event of a severe
impact
Refer to section 5 paragraph on
“System for cutting off fuel supply
in the event of a severe impact”.
Fuel grade
Petrol version
Use fuel which corresponds to the
appropriate grade defined by the
standards in force in the
particular country you are in.
Refer to the section “Engine
specifications”
Diesel versions
Use diesel fuel only. When filling
the tank, ensure that no water
enters the tank accidentally. The
filler cap and the neck must be
clean and dust-free. The fuel must
be of high quality.

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ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS)
When braking sharply, the two main
aims are to reduce the stopping
distance and to keep the vehicle
under control. However, depending
on the nature of the ground, the
atmospheric conditions and your
reactions, dangers due to loss of
adherence may exist: the wheels
may lock and directional control
may be lost. To avoid these risks,
your vehicle has been fitted with
the anti-lock braking system (ABS).
The safety enhancement is that the
brake control system prevents the
wheels from locking, even if the
brakes are applied too sharply,
allowing the vehicle to be steered
and thus its direction to be controlled.
Under these circumstances, it is quite
possible for the driver to steer the
vehicle and avoid an obstacle whilst
at the same time applying the brake.
This system also allows stopping
distances to be improved, especially
when adhesion is limited (wet roads,
slippery or uneven road surface).Although this system allows this
optimisation, the ABS system in no
way increases performance which is
physically related to the local
adherence conditions between the
tyres and the ground. You must still
follow the rules of good driving
practice (driving at a safe distance
from the vehicle in front etc.).The
fact that the vehicle’s safety has been
increased should not encourage you
to take risks.
Each time the system is activated,
you will feel a certain degree of
pulsation at the brake pedal. These
tangible signs will warn you that the
adhesion between the tyres and the
ground has reached its limit and
enable you to adapt your driving
style to suit the road conditions.Operating incidents
Two situations must be considered:
1 - The warning light is
illuminated on the instrument
panel.
Braking is still assured, but
without the action of the ABS
system. Consult a Renault Dealer
as soon as possible.
2 - The warning lights
are illuminated on the instrument
panel.
This indicates a fault in one of
the ABS braking components.
Braking may be partially assured.
It is howeverdangerous to brake
sharply,soyoumuststop
immediately as soon as traffic
conditions allow. Call for the
assistance of a Renault Dealer as
soon as possible.
The braking modulation provided by the ABS system is independent of the force applied at the pedal. In an
emergency, applyfirm, continuous pressureat the brake pedal - there is no need to pump it repeatedly.

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3.13
AIR CONDITIONING(continued)
Air conditioning controls
ControlFoperates or stops
the air conditioning system.
The air conditioningwill not operate
if controlCis positioned on0.Using the air conditioning system:
• lowers the internal passenger
compartment temperature,
especially in hot weather, when
driving in traffic or when the
vehicle has been parked in the
sun;
• reduces the humidity of the air
blown inside the passenger
compartment (prevents misting).
Fuel consumption increases when
the air conditioning system is being
used. (Switch it off when it is not
required.)Note:the air conditioning may be
used in all conditions, but does not
operate when the external
temperature is low.
•ButtonFnot activated (warning
lightGextinguished)
The air conditioning is not
operational.
Heating and ventilation are
therefore identical to that of a
vehicle without air conditioning.
•ButtonFactivated (warning light
Gilluminated)
The air conditioning is operating.
Air is taken from outside the
vehicle and is constantly
renewed.

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LEVELS
Brake fluid
This must be checked frequently,
especially if you notice even the
slightest loss in braking efficiency.
Level1
The level falls naturally as the brake
pads wear, but it should never be
allowed to fall below the
MINIMUMwarning mark.Filling
After any operation on the
hydraulic circuit a specialist must
replace the brake fluid.
Only use products approved by
Renault’s Technical Department,
taken from a sealed container.
Fluid change frequency: Refer to
your vehicle’s Warranty and
Servicing booklet.
Take care when working
under the bonnet as the
engine cooling fan may cut
in at any moment.

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4.12
BODYWORK MAINTENANCE
Protection against the action of
corrosive agents
Although your vehicle has been
treated with very effective
anti-corrosion products, it is still
subject to the action of:
• corrosives in the atmosphere
- atmospheric pollution (urban
and industrial areas),
- saline atmosphere (near the sea,
particularly in hot weather),
- seasonal and humid climatic
conditions, especially road salt
in winter.
• abrasives
- wind-carried dust and sand, mud,
road grit thrown up by other
vehicles.
• minor impacts
To avoid losing the benefits of this
protection, a minimum number of
precautions should be taken to
ensure against this risk.
What you must not do
• Wash the vehicle in bright sunlight
or in freezing temperatures.
• Scrape off mud or dirt without
pre-wetting.
• Allow external dirt to accumulate.
• Allow rust to form after minor
impacts.
• Use solvents not recommended
by Renault's Technical Department
to remove spots as they may
damage the paintwork.
• Drive frequently in snow or muddy
conditions without periodically
washing the car, particularly
under the wheel arches and under
the body.• Degrease or clean mechanical
components (e.g. engine
compartment), underneath the
bodywork, parts with hinges (e.g.
inside the fuel tank flap, sunroof)
and painted plastic external
fittings (e.g. bumpers) using high
pressure cleaning apparatus or
spraying on products which are
not approved by our Technical
Department as this could give rise
to corrosion or incorrect operation.

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BODYWORK MAINTENANCE(continued)
What you should do
• Wash your car frequently, using our
recommended cleaning products
anduseahighpressurejettorinse
off the wheel arches and under the
body to get rid of:
- spots of tree resin and industrial
grime;
-bird droppings, which contain
chemicals whichrapidly
discolour paintwork and may
even cause the paint to peel off;
The vehiclemustbe washed
immediately to remove these
marks since they cannot be
removed by polishing;
- salt from the wheel arches and
under the body, after the vehicle
has been driven in areas where
the roads are chemically treated;
- mud forming damp patches in
the wheel arches and under the
body.• Keep well away from the vehicle
in front when driving on a freshly
laid surface to avoid damage to
your paintwork.
• Have patches where the paint has
been damaged repaired quickly to
avoid corrosion spreading.
• If your vehicle is covered by the
Renault anti-corrosion warranty,
remember to visit the bodyshop
periodically. Refer to your vehicle’s
Warranty and Servicing booklet.
• Respect local regulations relating
to washing your vehicle (e.g. do
not wash your vehicle on a public
highway).• Before using a revolving brush
type car wash, check the mounting
of exterior equipment, additional
headlights and rear view mirrors.
Secure the wiper blades and radio
aerial with adhesive tape.
Remove the car phone aerial if the
vehicle has one.
• If mechanical components such
as hinges have to be cleaned, their
protection must be reapplied by
spraying on products approved
by Renault's Technical Department.
We have selected special products
to care for your vehicle which
may be obtained from Renault
Accessory Outlets.

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5.06
TYRES
Tyre safety - road wheels
The tyres are the only contact
between the vehicle and the road, so
it is essential to keep them in good
condition.
You must make sure that your tyres
conform to local road regulations.
When they need to be
replaced, only tyres of
the same make,
dimension, type and
profile should be used.
When fitting tyres to the car,
they should either be identical to
those fitted originally or
conform to those recommended
by your Renault Dealer.
Maintaining the tyres
The tyres must be in good condition
and the tread form must have
sufficient depth: tyres approved by
our Technical Department have
wear warning strips1which are
risers moulded into the tread at
several points.When the tread has worn down to
the level of these risers,they
become visible2:the tyres
concerned must be replacednowas
only1.6 mm maximum of tread
remains and this is not sufficient to
maintain good grip on wet roads.
Incidents which occur when
driving such as striking the kerb
may damage the tyres and could
lead to the misalignment of the front
axle geometry.
An overloaded car, long journeys by
motorway, especially in very hot
weather, or continual driving on
poor road surfaces will lead to more
rapid tyre wear and affect safety.