dashboard RENAULT CLIO 2000 X65 / 2.G Owners Manual


       
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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS(continued)
Force limiter
Above a certain severity of impact,
this mechanism is used to limit the
force of the belt against the body so
that it is at an acceptable level.
Warning relating to the
service life of air bags
and pretensioners
The pyrotechnic systems
in air bags and pretensioners
have a limited service life. These
systems must be replaced each
time they are activated but at the
latest after they have been in
service for ten years. This work
must always be undertaken by a
Renault Dealer.
The seat belt pretensioners and
the air bag operate together. If
one of the systems has passed the
date when it is due for renewal, it
will alter the overall safety
protection provided.
Driver and passenger air bag
An air bag may be provided for both
the driver and the front passenger.
“Air bag” inscriptions on the
steering wheel and dashboard
together with a label on the lower
part of the windscreen indicate that
the vehicle is equipped with an air
bag.

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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
rectified.

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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.Warnings concerning the driver’s air bag
•Do not modify either the steering wheel or the steering wheel boss.
• Do not cover the steering wheel boss.
• Do not attach any objects (pin, logo, clock, telephone support, etc.) to the
steering wheel boss.
• The steering wheelmust notbe removed (except by qualified personnel
within the Renault network).
• Do not sit too close to the steering wheel. If you sit with your arms slightly
bent (see information on “Adjusting your driving position” in section 1), it
will ensure that there is sufficient space for the air bag to inflate properly
and to be fully effective.
Warnings concerning the passenger air bag: location1
•Do not attach or affix with adhesive any objects (pin, logo, clock, telephone
support, etc.) on the dashboard near where the air bag is located:
• Do not place anything between the dashboard and the passenger (animal,
umbrella, walking stick, parcels, etc.).
• The passenger must not put his or her feet on the dashboard as there is a
risk that serious injuries may be sustained. As a general rule, keep all parts
of the body (knees, hands, heads, etc.) well away from the dashboard.
A REAR-FACING CHILD/BABY SEAT MUST NOT BE FITTED
TO THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IF THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED
WITH A PASSENGER AIR BAG.

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CHILD SAFETY
DANGER
A rear-facing child seat must not be fitted to the front passenger seat
if the vehicle is fitted with a passenger air bag. The child may suffer
very serious injuries if the air bag inflates.
Label5(on the dashboard) and label6(on the passenger sun visor) remind
you of these instructions.


       
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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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DE-ICING / DEMISTING
Heated rear screen
With the engine running,
press button1(the warning light
illuminates on the instrument panel).
This function ensures the de-icing
and demisting of the rear screen and
the heated external rear view mirrors
(if the vehicle is fitted with them).
Thefunctionisstopped:
- automatically after 15 minutes
operation,
- by pressing button1again (the
warning light extinguishes).
Demisting the windscreen
Move control2: to position .
To improve efficiency, close the
dashboard vents.
All the air flow is now directed to
the windscreen demisting outlets
and the front side window demisters.

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HEATING - VENTILATION
Controls
AAir temperature adjustment.
BDistribution of air.
CAdjustment of amount of air
delivered to passenger
compartment.
DHeated rear screen.
EHeated rear screen operation
warning light.
Adjusting the air temperature
Move controlA.
The further the control is positioned
to the right, the higher the temperature.
Distribution of air in the
passenger compartment
Move controlB.
• Position
The air flow is directed to the
dashboard air vents only.
This selection is not appropriate if
all the air vents are closed.
• Position
The air flow is directed to the
dashboard air vents and the footwells.
• Position
The air flow is directed to the
footwells.
• Position
The air flow is distributed between
all the air vents, the side window
demisters, the windscreen demisters
and the footwells.

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HEATING - VENTILATION(continued)
• Position
For improved efficiency, close the
dashboard air vents.
All the air flow is directed to the
windscreen demisters and the side
window demisters.• Position (Isolation position)
This position prevents any air from
entering (regardless of the position
of controlC). This allows the
passenger compartment to be isolated
from the external environment
(driving through polluted areas, etc.).
Prolonged use of the ISOLATION
position may cause the windows to
mist up.
We recommend that another position
is selected as soon as the polluted area
is left behind.

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HEATING - VENTILATION AND ISOLATING THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
Controls
AAir temperature adjustment.
BDistribution of air.
CAdjustment of amount of air
delivered to passenger
compartment.
DIsolation of the passenger
compartment (air recycling).
EAir recycling operation warning
light.
FHeated rear screen.
GHeated rear screen operation
warning light.
Distribution of air in the
passenger compartment
Move controlB.
• Position
The air flow is directed to the
dashboard air vents only.
This selection is not appropriate if
all the air vents are closed.• Position
The air flow is directed to the
dashboard air vents and the footwells.
• Position
The air flow is directed to the
footwells.
• Position
The air flow is distributed between all
theairvents,thesidewindow
demisters, the windscreen demisters
and the footwells.
• Position
For improved efficiency, close the
dashboard air vents.
Alltheairflowisdirectedtothe
windscreen demisters and the side
window demisters.