headlights RENAULT CLIO 2000 X65 / 2.G Owners Manual


       
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INSTRUMENT PANEL(continued)
The presence and operation of the warning lights described below depend on the vehicle equipment and
country.
1Fuel gauge
2Low fuel level warning
light
It extinguishes as soon
as the engine starts.
If it illuminates or remains
illuminated, fill up with fuel as
soon as possible.
Not used
Not used
Front fog lights
indicator light
Rear fog light indicator
light2Air bag warning light
This illuminates when
the ignition is switched
on and extinguishes after a few
seconds.
If it does not illuminate when
the ignition is switched on or if
it flashes, there is a fault in the
system. Consult your Renault
Dealer as soon as possible.
Main beam headlights
indicator light
Dipped beam headlights
indicator light
3Indicator light for
left-hand direction
indicators
4Speedometer(km or miles per
hour)5Indicator light for
right-hand direction
indicators
6Coolant temperature
warning light
If it illuminates when
you are driving, stop and let the
engine idle for one or two
minutes. The temperature
should drop. If it does not, stop
the engine and check the
coolant level(having let the
engine cool down).Call for the
assistance of a Renault Dealer if
necessary.
Engine immobiliser
warning light
This has several
functions. Refer to the
information on the engine
immobiliser in section 1.
Not used

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REAR VIEW MIRRORS(continued)STEERING WHEEL
Interior rear view mirror
This is adjustable. When driving at
night, to avoid being blinded by the
headlights of a following vehicle,
lower the small lever1located
behind the rear view mirror.
Adjusting the steering wheel
On certain vehicles, the position of
the steering wheel can be adjusted.
Lift lever2and set the steering
wheel in the required position.
Lower the lever to lock the steering
wheel.
For safety reasons, only
adjust the steering
wheel when the vehicle
is stationary.

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EXTERNAL LIGHTING AND SIGNALS
Side lights
Turn the end of stalk1to
align the symbol opposite the mark3.
The instrument panel illuminates.
The brightness of the lights can be
modified by turning wheel2,ifthis
feature is fitted to the vehicle.
Dipped headlights
Turn the end of stalk1to
align the symbol opposite the mark3.
A warning light illuminates on the
instrument panel.
Before driving at night:
check that the electrical
equipment is in good condition
and adjust the headlight beam (if
your vehicle is not carrying its
normal load).
Main beam headlights
With stalk1in the dipped
beam headlight position, move the
stalk towards you.
When the main beam headlights are
on, a warning light illuminates on
the instrument panel.
To return to the dipped beam
headlight position, move the stalk
towards you once more.
Turning the lights off
Return stalk1to its initial
position.
Lights on reminder buzzer
If the driver’s door is opened, a
buzzer will sound to indicate that
the lights have been left on after the
ignition has been switched off (to
prevent discharge of the battery
etc.).

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ELECTRIC HEADLIGHT BEAM ADJUSTMENT
ControlAadjusts the headlight
beam height according to the load.
Turn controlAdownwards to lower
the headlights and turn the control
upwards to raise the headlight
beams.Versions
All versions except utility
Utility versionAdjustment positions for controlA
Position 0:Basic setting, luggage
compartment empty and only the
driver on board or with one front
passenger.
Position 2:Vehicle with 5 persons on
board, luggage compartment empty.
Position 3:Vehicle luggage
compartment fully laden and
driver only.
Positions 1, 4:Intermediate
positions.
Position 0:Basic setting, vehicle
unladen
Position 3:Vehicle fully laden
Positions 1, 2, 4:Intermediate
positions

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ELECTRIC HEADLIGHT BEAM ADJUSTMENT
ControlAadjusts the headlight
beam height according to the load.
Turn controlAdownwards to lower
the headlights and turn the control
upwards to raise the headlight
beams.Versions with dual headlights Adjustment positions for controlA
Position 0 or 1:Basic setting, luggage
compartment empty and only the
driver on board or with one front
passenger.
Position 2 or 3:Vehicle with driver
and four passengers, luggage
compartment empty.
Position 4:Vehicle with driver and
four passengers, luggage
compartment full.

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WINDSCREEN WASHERS / WIPERS
Front wiper
Ignition on, move stalk1
parallel to the steering wheel:
•APark.
•BIntermittent wipe.
Between wipes, the blades will
stop for several seconds.
Depending on version, it may
be possible to alter the time
between wipes by turning the
central ring2of stalk1.
•CContinuous slow wiping.
•DContinuous fast wiping.In freezing conditions, make sure that
the wiper blades are not stuck to the
windscreen (risk of overheating the
motor).
Keep an eye on the condition of the
blades. Change them as soon as they
become less efficient: approximately
once a year.
If you turn the engine off before
stopping the wipers (positionA)the
blades may stop anywhere on the
windscreen.
Windscreen washer,
headlight washer
Ignition on, pull stalkEtowards you.
• Headlights off
The windscreen washers will
activate.
• Headlights on
The headlight washers will also
be activated.

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AUDIBLE AND VISIBLE SIGNALS
Horn
Press the end of stalk1or, for
vehicles fitted with an air bag, press
buttons2.
Headlight flasher
To flash the headlights, even if the
lights are not in use, pull stalk1
towards you.
Hazard warning lights
Press switch3.
This switch illuminates all four
indicators at the same time.
It is to be used in cases of danger to
warn other road users that you:
• are obliged to stop in a normally
prohibited location,
• are obliged to drive under
particular conditions.
Direction indicators
Move stalk1parallel to the steering
wheel and in the direction in which
you are going to turn.
When driving on the motorway, the
steering wheel is not often turned
far enough to return the stalk
automatically to position0. There is
an intermediate position in which
the stalk can be held when changing
lanes.
When the stalk is released, it
automatically returns to0.

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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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Section 5: Practical advice
Emergency spare wheel .................................................................................................................................... 5.02
Tool kit (Jack - Wheelbrace - Wheel spanners, etc.) ...................................................................................... 5.03
Wheel embellishers .......................................................................................................................................... 5.04
Changing a wheel ............................................................................................................................................. 5.05
Tyres (tyre safety, wheels, winter precautions) ................................................................................. 5.06
¬5.08
Wiper blades ..................................................................................................................................................... 5.09
Replacing bulbs: ................................................................................................................................... 5.10
¬5.17
Headlights ........................................................................................................................................... 5.10 - 5.11
Fog lights ....................................................................................................................................................... 5.12
Rear lights ........................................................................................................................................... 5.13 - 5.14
Side repeaters ................................................................................................................................................ 5.15
Interior lights ...................................................................................................................................... 5.16 - 5.17
Battery ..................................................................................................................................................... 5.18 - 5.19
Fuses ....................................................................................................................................................... 5.20 - 5.21
Remote control locking device (replacing batteries) ..................................................................................... 5.22
System for cutting off the fuel supply in the event of a severe impact ...................................................... 5.23
Towing (breakdown - trailer) ................................................................................................................ 5.24 - 5.26
Fitting a radio/accessories .................................................................................................................... 5.27 - 5.28
Operating incidents ............................................................................................................................. 5.29
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SINGLE HEADLIGHTS: replacing the bulbs
Main beam / dipped beam
headlights
Remove the bulb connector1.
Remove the plastic coverA.
Release the spring4and remove the
bulb.
Type of halogen bulb: H4, approved
by our Technical Department (see
box).
Never touch the glass of a halogen
bulb. Hold it by the base.
Once the bulb has been replaced,
refit the coverA.
Front side light
Turn bulb holder2a quarter turn to
reach the bulb.
Bulb type: W 5 W.
Direction indicator
Turn bulb holder3a quarter turn
and remove the bulb.
Bulb type: orange pear shaped
bulb, bayonet fitting, 21 W.
Cleaning the headlights
As the headlights have plastic
lenses, use a soft cloth or cotton
wool.
If this is not sufficient, use a soft
cloth (or cotton wool) dampened
with soapy water then rinse using a
soft cloth or cotton wool.
Carefullydry off using a soft, dry
cloth.
Alcohol based cleaning products
must not be used under any
circumstances.
As the headlights have
plastic lenses, anti-UV H4
type bulbs approved
by Renault's Technical
Department must be used.
(The headlight may be damaged if
any other type of H4 bulb is used.)
We recommend you obtain an
emergency kit including a box of
spare bulbs.