towing RENAULT CLIO 2000 X65 / 2.G Owners Manual
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Tyre inflation pressures when cold(in bar) (continued)
Tyre safety and use of chains
Refer to the paragraph “Tyres” in section 5 for information on maintenance and, depending on the version, the conditions
under which chains may be fitted to the vehicle.
Special points relating to the 2.0 litre
16Vversion
This vehicle is equipped with wheels which cannot be fitted with chains. If you wish to fit chains, it is essential to use
specific equipment.Consult your Renault Dealer.
(1)Special note concerning vehicles used at full load(maximum permissible all-up weight and weight towed)and towing
a vehicle:
The maximum speed must be limited to 60 mph (100 km/h) and the tyre inflation pressure increased by0.2 bar.
Refer to the information on “weights” in section 6 for more details.
(2) Wheel size: 3J14; tyre dimension: 105/70 R14
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REAR HEAD RESTRAINTS
To adjust the height:
Simply slide the head restraint up
or down.
To remove the head restraint:
Press tab1on the head restraint
guides.
To refit the head restraint:
Insert the rods into the sleeves with
the notches forward, then lower the
head restraint to the required
height.Adjusting rear centre head
restraint
• To adjust the height:
Simply slide it up or down.
•To remove the head restraint:
Press tab2on the head restraint
guides.
•To refit the head restraint:
Insert the rods into the sleeves
with the notches forward, then
lower the head restraint to the
required height.
Stowing position
When the head restraint has been
lowered as far as it can go, it is
called the stowing position:the
head restraint must not be in this
position if the rear centre seat is
occupied by a passenger.
The head restraint is
important for safety:
ensure that it is
positioned correctly.
The distance between your head
and the head restraint should be
as small as possible, and the top
of the head restraint should be as
close as possible to the top of
your head.
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ADVICE ON ANTIPOLLUTION AND HOW TO ECONOMISE ON FUEL WHEN DRIVING(continued)
General hints
•Electricity is “fuel”; switch off all
the electrical units which are not
really needed.
However,(with safety always in
mind), keep your lights on when
the visibility is bad (see and be
seen).
• Try to use the air vents. Driving at
a speed of 60 mph (100 km/h)
with the windows open will
increase the use of fuel by 4%.•For vehicles fitted with air
conditioning,morefuelmaybe
used during urban driving; switch
off the system when it is not really
needed.
• Never fill the fuel tank up to the
brim to avoid it overflowing.
• Do not leave an empty roof rack in
position.
• Use a trailer for carrying bulky
objects.
• When towing a caravan, fit a wind
deflector and adjust it properly.
• Avoid using the car for door to
door calls (short journeys with
long stops in between), as the
engine never reaches its ideal
temperature. Try to group your
calls.
Tyres
•Inflation pressures which are too
low may increase fuel
consumption.
• The use of non-recommended
tyres may also increase fuel
consumption.
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PROACTIVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION(continued)
Economical driving
On the open road, always leave the
lever in positionD. Press the
accelerator pedal lightly to ensure
that the gears change automatically
at a low engine speed.
Never use positions D3, 2, 1 and the
snow position unless special
circumstances apply.
Parking the vehicle
When the vehicle is stationary,
whilst keeping your foot on the
brake pedal, place the lever in
positionP: the automatic
transmission is in neutral and the
drive wheels are mechanically
locked by the transmission.
Apply the handbrake.
Operating faults
• If the lever remains locked in P
when your foot is on the brake
pedal, the lever may be moved
manually.
To do this, unclip coverIand then
press the raised area (under cover
I)and,atthesametime,press
unlocking buttonAto remove the
lever from positionP.
Take the vehicle to your Renault
Dealer.
•While driving,if this
warning light illuminates,
there is a fault. Refer to
the
information on the “Instrument
panel” in section 1.
•Towing a vehicle with an
automatic transmission,refer to
the information on “Towing” in
section 5.
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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
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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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TOOL KIT
The tool kit1is located in the
emergency spare wheel. It contains
a set of tools for various operations
on the vehicle: jack, wheelbrace,
screwdriver, towing ring, etc. and a
location for a set of bulbs.Wheelbrace9
Jack8
When replacing the jack, fold it
down completely before putting it
back into position.
The jack is designed for
changing a wheel. Under
no circumstances should
it be used for carrying out
repairs or to gain access under
the vehicle.
Embellisher spanner2
This is used to unclip the wheel
embellishers.
Wheel spanner4
This is used to lock or release the
wheel bolts.
Wheel bolt guide/Screwdriver
handle3
Wheel bolt guide
This is used to finish unscrewing
the wheel bolts or to begin to tighten
them. Always use the wheel
spanner to lock or release the bolts.
Screwdriver handle
Insert the appropriate screwdriver
attachment5or6(two
screwdriver attachments giving
four different end pieces) into the
screwdriver handle.
Towing ring7
Refer to the paragraph “Towing” in
section 5 for information on using
the towing ring.
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TOWING breakdown
The steering lock must not be
applied; the ignition key must be in
position “M” (ignition) allowing
lights and signals to be used (stop
lights and direction indicators).
The vehicle lights must be used at
night.
It is also important to observe the
towing conditions defined by the
legislation for the particular country
you are in. Do not exceed the towing
weight for your vehicle. Consult
your Renault Dealer.Only use the towing ring2(in the
tool kit1) and the towing points at
the front3and rear4. (Never use
the drive shafts.) These towing
points may only be used for pulling
the vehicle, never for lifting it either
directly or indirectly.Front towing point3
Rear towing point4
Unclip the cover5.
First screw in the towing
ring2by hand as far as it
will go. Then use the
wheelbrace from the tool
kit to finish tightening it.
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TOWING breakdown,(continued)
• Renault specifies the
use of a rigid towing
bar. If a rope or cable is
used (where the law
allows this), the vehicle being
towed must be able to brake.
• A vehicle must not be towed if
it is not fit to be driven.
• Do not accelerate or brake
suddenly when towing, as this
may result in damage being
caused to the vehicle.
• When towing a vehicle, it
is advisable not to exceed
15 mph (25 km/h).Towing a vehicle with
automatic transmission: special
notes
Engine switched off:The transmission
is no longer lubricated. It is
preferable to tow this type of
vehicle on a trailer or tow it with the
front wheels off the ground.
In exceptional cases, you can tow
the vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground for a maximum distance
of 30 miles (50 km).
The selector lever must be in
neutral (position N).
If the lever becomes jammed in P
position, even though you are
pressing down the brake pedal, the
lever can be released manually. To
do this, unclip coverI. Press on both
the raised part (under coverI)and
the unlocking buttonAat the same
time to move the lever from
positionP.
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TOWING trailer
A= 662 mm.
Permissible nose weight when
towing a trailer, max. towing
weight, braked and unbraked:
Refer to the information on
“WEIGHTS” in section 6:
Refer to the manufacturer’s
instructions for information on
how to fit and operate the towing
attachment.
It is advisable to keep these
instructions with your other
vehicle documentation.
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ACCESSORIES
Using mobile phones and
CB equipment
Mobile phones and CB
equipment with integrated
aerials may cause interference to
the original electronic systems
fitted to the vehicle: it is advisable
only to use equipment with an
external aerial.
Also, for your own safety, we
would advise you always to take
account of traffic conditions and
not to use this type of equipment
when you are driving.After-sales installation of
electric or electronic
accessories
•Anyworkontheelectric
circuit of the vehicle must be
carried out by Renault network
engineers: if the system is
connected incorrectly, it may
result in damage being caused to
the electrical installation and/or
the units connected to it.
• If the vehicle is retrofitted with
any electrical equipment, make
sure that the unit is correctly
protected by a fuse. Ask for
information on the rating and
position of this fuse.
After-sales installation of
non-electrical accessories (roof
bars, towing attachments, etc.)
Accessories approved by Renault
are based on a strict specification
and are regularly tested. We would
recommend that you use approved
accessories (particularly where
these affect safety) because they are
particularly reliable and
appropriate for your vehicle.