brake RENAULT CLIO 2003 X65 / 2.G User Guide

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QUICKSHIFT 5 GEARBOX(continued)
Starting up
Moving forwards(starting in
neutral)
The gear display showsNandA.
•With your foot on the brake
pedal, push the selector lever
toward the front and then release
it again.
• Release the brake pedal:
- it is possible to carry out parking
manoeuvres when the engine is
idling.
- accelerate gently to move off.
Note:you can pull away in second
gear if you are driving on slippery
surfaces (snow, mud, etc.).
To do this, move the gear selector
lever twice with your foot on the
brake pedal.
The figure2appears on the
dashboard display. The system is
then running in semi-automatic
mode.
To return to automatic mode, press
the mode change button.Reverse
• Foot on the brake pedal.Push the
lever as far as it will go to the
right, hold and pull back
according to the marking on the
knob, then release it. Reverse gear
is engaged and the letterR
appears on the display.
• Release the brake pedal:
- it is possible to carry out parking
manoeuvres when the engine is
idling.
- accelerate gently to reverse.
Note:You should put your foot on
the brake to engage or disengage a
gear when stopping. Otherwise, the
gear selected will flash and the
warning light3will come on.
Gear selection gate
+To move up through the gears
– To move down through the gears
NNeutral
RReverse
•Only stable lever position

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QUICKSHIFT 5 GEARBOX(continued)
Semi-automatic mode (manual)
When in automatic mode, moving
the selector lever up or down
through the gears or pushing the
automatic mode switch will switch
the system into semi-automatic
mode. If you push the switch, you
do not need to shift up or down
through the gears.
You can initiate gear changes using
the selector lever.
To move up through the gears
simply push the selector lever
forwards without necessarily
releasing the accelerator.
To move down through the gears
simply push the selector lever
backwards without necessarily
releasing the accelerator.The system will not tolerate a series
of up or down changes that cause
the engine to underrev or overrev.
Pushing forwards twice in
succession enables a shift up of two
gears at once (except in the case of
underrev). Pulling backwards twice
in succession enables a shift down
of two gears at once (except in the
case of overrev).
When decelerating with the foot off
the pedal, the gears will
automatically drop to the low speed
limit to avoid stalling. First gear
automatically passes below a
certain speed limit. You can stop the
vehicle at red lights or junctions etc.
by pressing the brake pedal; there is
no need to change to neutral (N).The vehicle will move off again:
- slowly, if you release the brake
without accelerating (e.g. when in
a traffic jam)
- quickly, if you release the brake
and accelerate.
Note:neutral is only accessible
when you are driving or stationary
withyour foot on the brake (if you
forget, the warning light3will
come on and theNsign will flash).
Push the gear lever to the right to
engage neutral.
Moving from one mode to another
can be performed with the engine
running, at any time and in all
ratios.

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QUICKSHIFT 5 GEARBOX(continued)
Automatic mode
Automatic mode is selected by
default every time the ignition is
switched on.
You can change it at any time when
driving by pressing the mode
change button. The letterAappears
on the display.
The vehicle is controlled using the
accelerator and the brake. Gears will
change automatically at the correct
moment to a speed suitable for the
engine because the automatic
function takes into consideration
the weight of the car, the road
surface and the chosen driving
style.Note:
Automatic mode takes account of:
- the position and speed of
depression of the accelerator
pedal to assess driving style and
select the optimum gear,
- action on the brake pedal to alert
the engine brake by anticipating
the down-change
You can stop the vehicle at red
lights, with the gear engaged, by
pressing the brake pedal; there is no
need to change to neutral.
The vehicle will move off again:
- slowly, if you release just the brake
without accelerating (e.g. when in
a traffic jam)
- quickly, if you release the brake
and accelerate.
The level of oil in the
automatic gearbox system
reservoir is variable
depending on use. Adding
oil isstrictly forbidden(except by
qualified Renault network
personnel).

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QUICKSHIFT 5 GEARBOX(continued)
Accelerating and overtaking
You have two options:
1) slowly depress the accelerator
pedal to speed up gradually.
2) depress the accelerator pedal as
far as it will go (or: take your foot
off the pedal and depress the
pedal again until you reach the
point of resistance.
Parking
It is possible to park in gear (for
example, on a slope). To do this:
- with the ignition on, select a gear
with your foot on the brake.
- check that a gear other thanNis
displayed on the instrument
panel, then remove the ignition
key.
To disengage the gear, repeat this
operation by switching on the
ignition without starting the engine
and shift the selector lever to
neutralwith your foot on the brake.
Check thatNis displayed on the
instrument panel.

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QUICKSHIFT 5 GEARBOX(continued)
Horn
•If you keep the vehicle on a slope
for too long without applying the
brakes or handbrake, there is a
risk that the clutch will overheat.
In this event, an intermittent beep
will remind you that you should
put your foot on the brake or
apply the handbrake.
• Never leave the vehicle with the
engine running when in gear.
For safety reasons you will hear
an intermittent beep when you
open the door if you have not
shifted into neutral or you have
not switched off the ignition or
pressed the brake pedal.• Your vehicle will not start:
you can start the engine when the
vehicle is moving if the battery is
not discharged (display lit up).
Proceed as before:
- switch on the ignition
- select neutral
- push or tow the car or run it
down a slope until you reach the
speed at which the warning
buzzer is activated. This will
indicate that moving the
selector lever forwards will
engage the gear most suited to
starting the engine.
Note:never attempt this in reverse.
Operating faults
When driving,ifthis
warning light comes on, it
indicates a fault in the
system.
In most cases, you may still drive
the vehicle, although it will not
function perfectly. However, you
should consult a Renault Dealer as
soon as possible.
Towing a vehicle with a
sequential gearbox
If the gearbox is stuck in a gear:
- switch on the ignition
- select neutral with yourfoot on
the brake
- check that the gearbox is in neutral
(by pushing the vehicle, for
example).
If you cannot find neutral you must
tow the vehicle with the front
wheels raised.
Towing should always take place
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GEAR LEVER HANDBRAKEPOWER ASSISTED STEERING
To select reverse
(vehicle stationary)
Move the lever to neutral, then lift
up ring1against the gear lever knob
to select reverse gear.
The reversing lights illuminate as
soon as reverse gear is selected
(ignition on).
To release
Pull the lever up slightly, press in
button2and lower the lever to the
floor.
If you are driving with the
handbrake incorrectly released, the
red warning light on the instrument
panel will remain illuminated.
To apply
Pull the lever upwards.
The lever should travel about 10
notches to hold the vehicle. Your
vehicle has self adjusting rear brake
shoes and the handbrake should
only be adjusted during a brake
overhaul.
When the vehicle is
stationary, make sure
that the handbrake is
properly applied so that
the vehicle does not move
unintentionally.
Make sure the handbrake is
properly released when driving,
otherwise overheating may
occur.Never leave the steering on full lock
when the vehicle is parked (risk of
damaging the power assisted
steering pump).
Never switch off the
engine when travelling
downhill, and avoid
doing so when driving in
general (power steering and
brake servo will not function).

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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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CRUISE CONTROL - SPEED LIMITER: cruising function(continued)
Switching the function off
The function is switched off when
you:
- press the brake pedal,
- press the clutch pedal to shift to
neutral for vehicles with
automatic gearbox,
- press button4; in this case the
selected speed remains stored,
- press button1; in this case the
selected speed is no longer stored.
Confirmation that the function has
been switched off is given when the
indicator light on the instrument
panel goes out.
Return to cruising speed
A stored speed can be recalled by
pressing button3if you are driving
at a speed of approximately 20 mph
(30 km/h).
If the car has the temporary display
function, the limited speed is
displayed for approximately 30
seconds.This function is an
additional aid to driving.
However, the function does
not take the place of the
driver. Under no circumstances
should it replace observation of
speed limits nor vigilance and
responsibility on the part of the
driver.

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ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM: ESP
This system helps you to keep
control of the vehicle in “critical”
driving conditions (avoiding an
obstacle, loss of grip in a bend...).
This function is an
additional aid in the
event of critical driving
conditions to allow the
behaviour of the vehicle to be
adapted to the driving
conditions.
However, the function does not
take the place of the driver.It
does not increase the vehicle's
limitations and should not
encourage you to drive more
quickly.
It can, thus, under no
circumstances replace the
vigilance or responsibility of the
driver when manoeuvring the
vehicle (the driver must always
be aware of sudden incidents
which may occur when driving).
Operating principle
A sensor in the steering wheel
detects the path selected by the
driver.
Other sensors throughout the
vehicle measure the actual path.
The system compares the path
selected by the driver and the actual
vehicle path and corrects this as
necessary by applying the brakes
selectively and/or acting on the
engine power.When the function is in operation,
message1lights up to confirm this.

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TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
This system helps to limit skidding
on drive wheels and to control the
vehicle when pulling away or
accelerating.
This function is an
additional aid in the
event of critical driving
conditions to allow the
behaviour of the vehicle to be
adapted to the driving
conditions.
However, the function does not
take the place of the driver.It
does not increase the vehicle's
limitations and should not
encourage you to drive more
quickly.
It can, thus, under no
circumstances replace the
vigilance or responsibility of the
driver when manoeuvring the
vehicle (the driver must always
be aware of sudden incidents
which may occur when driving).
Operating principle
The system uses sensors in the
wheels to constantly measure and
compare the speed of the drive
wheels and prevents them spinning.
If a wheel is tending to skid, the
system brakes automatically until
the drive delivered becomes
compatible with the level of grip.The system also adjusts the engine
speed to the grip available under the
wheels, independently of the action
exerted on the accelerator pedal.
When the function is in operation,
message1lights up to confirm this.