cooling RENAULT CLIO 2000 X65 / 2.G Owners Manual

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BONNET
Opening the bonnet
To open, pull handle1.
Bonnet safety lock
To unlock, lift lever2.
Lift the bonnet, release the strut4
from its mounting3. For your safety,
thismustbe placed in location5.
Closing the bonnet
To close the bonnet, replace strut4
in its mounting3,hold the bonnet
in the middle and lower it to 20 cm
above the closed position. Now
release it and it will lock under its
own weight.
Check that the bonnet is correctly
locked.
Check that nothing has been left in
the engine compartment before
closing the bonnet.
Ensure it is correctly
locked.
Take care when working
under the bonnet as the
engine cooling fan may
cut in at any moment.

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4.03
ENGINE OIL LEVEL
It is normal for an engine to use oil
for lubrication and cooling of
moving parts and it is sometimes
necessary to top up the level
between oil changes.
However, if more than 0.5 litre is
used every 625 miles (1000 km)
aftertherunninginperiodconsult
your Renault Dealer.
Oil change frequency: Check the oil
level from time to time and
certainly before any long journey,
to avoid the risk of damaging your
engine.
Reading the oil level
The car must be parked on level
ground and the engine should have
been switched off for some time
beforehand to obtain an accurate
reading.
The oil level can be read:
- on the instrument panel;
- using the dipstick.Reading the level on the instrument
panel
When ignition has been switched
on for approximately 30 seconds:
-if the level is correct, the display
will show “oil OK”: display
message1
Special note:To gain a more
precise indication of the level,
press the trip mileage counter
reset button or the information
scroll button on the onboard
computer.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: display
message2.
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 (display message3)
and the indicator light
illuminates in the instrument
panel on some versions.
It is vital to top up the oil as soon
as possible.
Message 1
Maximum
level
Message 2
Level
display
function
Message 3
Minimum
level
(flashing)

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ENGINE OIL LEVEL(continued)
Reading the level using the dipstick
- Take out the dipstick.
- Wipe the dipstick using a clean,
lint-free cloth.
- Push the dipstick in as far as it will
go. (For vehicles equipped with a
cap-type dipstickC, screw the cap
in as far as it will go.)
- Take out the dipstick again.
- Read the level. It should never fall
below the minimum markBor
exceed the maximum markA.
Take care when working in
the engine compartment as
the engine cooling fan may
cut in at any moment
without warning. Consult your Renault Dealer at
once if you notice an abnormal or
repeated drop in any of the fluid
levels.

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ENGINE OIL LEVEL(continued)/ OIL CHANGE
Oil change
Frequency of changing:Refer to the
“Warranty and Servicing” booklet
for your vehicle.
Change the oil more often if the
vehicle is subject to severe use.
Average capacities of oil change
(for information)
1.2 - 1.6 engines: 4.0 litres
1.4 engines: 3.8 litres
1.4 16 V engines: 4.9 litres
1.6 16V engines: 4.9 litres
2.0 16V engines: 4.75 litres
1.9 D - 1.9 dTi engines: 5.5 litres
Oil filter included.
The oil filter should be replaced
periodically: consult the “Warranty
and Servicing” booklet for your
vehicle.
Engine oil grade
To find out which grade of oil to use,
see the servicing booklet for your
vehicle.Filling:Takecarewhen
topping up the oil that no
oil drips onto engine
components: there is a risk
of fire. Do not forget to refit the cap
securely as there is a risk of fire if
oil splashes onto hot engine
components.
Engine oil change:Ifyou
change the oil when the
engine is hot, be careful to
avoid scalding yourself as
the oil flows out.
Take care when working in
the engine compartment as
the engine cooling fan may
cut in at any moment
without warning.Never run the engine in an
enclosed space as exhaust
fumes are poisonous.
Consult your Renault Dealer at
once if you notice an abnormal or
repeated drop in any of the fluid
levels.

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4.08
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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LEVELS(continued)
Coolant
The levelwhen coldshould be
between the MINIMUM and
MAXIMUM marks on the
expansion bottle1.
Top up the levelwhen coldbefore it
reaches the MINIMUM mark.
No operations may be
carried out on the
cooling circuit when the
engine is hot.
Danger of burns.
If there is an abnormal drop in
the coolant level or if coolant
loss is repeated, consult your
Renault Dealer.Checking intervals
Check the coolant level regularly.
(Very severe damage is likely to be
caused to the engine if it runs out of
coolant.)
If topping up is required, only use
products approved by Renault's
Technical Department:
- Anti-freeze protection;
- Anti-corrosion protection of the
cooling system.
Frequency of oil change
Refer to the servicing booklet for
your vehicle.
Average capacities
(for information)
1.2 engines: 4.5 litres
1.4 - 1.4 16V engines: 5.7 litres
1.6 - 1.6 16V engines: 5.7 litres
2.0 16V engines: 7.4 litres
1.9 - 1.9 Dti engines: 7.3 litres

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LEVELS(continued)
Power assisted steering pump
Frequency:Refer to your vehicle’s
Warranty and Servicing booklet.
Level:for the level to be correct
when cold, it must be:
- visible between theMinimumand
Maximummarks on the reservoir1.
For topping up or filling, only use
products approved by the Renault
Technical Department.
Battery
The battery does not require any
maintenance.
Take care when working
in the engine
compartment as the
engine cooling fan may
cut in at any moment without
warning.Handle the battery with
care as it contains
sulphuric acid which must
not come into contact with
the eyes or skin.
If it does, rinse with plenty of
water.
Keep all sources of flame, heat and
sparks away from the battery as
there is a risk of explosion.

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LEVELS(continued)FILTERS
Windscreen washer reservoir
Filling:via plug1.
This reservoir also supplies the
headlight washers (if fitted to the
vehicle).
Liquid:water + washer product
(antifreeze product in winter).
Jets:tilt each small sphere with a
pin to alter the angle of the spray.The filter components (air filter,
particle filter, diesel filter...) should
be replaced during the maintenance
operations carried out on your
vehicle.
Frequency for replacing filter
components:see the servicing
booklet for your vehicle.If there is an abnormal drop in
any of the fluid levels, consult
your Renault Dealer at once.
Take care when working
under the bonnet as the
engine cooling fan may
cut in at any moment.

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FOG LIGHTS: replacing the bulbs
• Remove the mounting bolts1.
• Remove the light unit from the
front.
• Disconnect the wires.
• Remove cover2by turning it.
• Remove the bulb connector.
• Release spring3.
• Remove the bulb.
•Holding the new bulb in a cloth or
piece of paper,slide it into its
mounting.
Type of halogen bulb: H1Adjusting the lights
Contact your Renault Dealer for
adjusting the lights.
Take care when working
under the bonnet as
the engine cooling fan
may cut in at any
moment.
Additional lights
If you wish to fit fog lights or long
range headlights to your vehicle,
consult your Renault Dealer.
Any operation on (or
modification to) the
electrical system must be
performed by a Renault
Dealer since an incorrect
connection might damage the
electrical installation (harness,
components and in particular, the
alternator). In addition, your
Dealer has available all the parts
required for fitting these units.

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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.