engine coolant RENAULT CLIO 2003 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.
1Headlight dipped beam
warning light
Main beam headlight
indicator light
Rear fog light indicator
light
Front fog light
indicator light
Anti-lock braking
system warning light
This light comes on
when the ignition is switched
on and goes out within 3
seconds. If it comes on when
you are driving, it indicates a
fault in the anti-lock braking
system. Braking will then occur
normally but without the
anti-lock braking system.
Consult your RENAULT Dealer
as soon as possible.
Rear screen demisting
indicator light2Rev counter (scale × 100)
3Fuel level gauge
4Coolant temperature indicator
In normal use, the needle
should be below zone4a.
Under severe use the needle
may enter this zone. This is not
serious unless warning light
lights up.
5Speedometer(km or miles per
hour)
6Airbag warning light
This lights up when the
ignition is switched on
and goes out after a few
seconds.
If it does not light up when the
ignition is switched on, or
lights up when the engine is
running, there is a fault in the
system. Refer to the
information in Section 1 on the
restraint device additional to
the front seat belt, and consult
your RENAULT Dealer as soon
as possible.6Front passenger airbag
deactivated warning
light
Refer to the information on
Child safety in Section 1.
Driver's seat belt not
fastened warning light
It remains lit when the
vehicle is started, then when
the car reaches a speed
of approximately 6 mph
(10 km/h), it flashes and a beep
sounds for approximately
90 seconds.
Door(s) open warning
light

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INSTRUMENT PANEL(continued)
The presence and operation of the warning lights described below depend on the vehicle equipment and
country.
9Coolant temperature
warning light
If this lights up when
the vehicle is being driven, it
indicates that the engine is
overheating. Stop and allow the
engine to run at idle speed for a
minute or two. 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.
Oil pressure warning
light
It should go out as soon
as the engine starts; if it lights
up when you are driving, stop
at once, switch off the ignition
and check the oil level. If this is
normal, call for the assistance
of a Renault Dealer.9Battery charge warning
light
It should go out as soon
as the engine starts.
If it lights up when you are
driving, it indicates that the
circuit is overcharging or
discharged. Stop and have the
circuit checked.
Handbrake “on” and
brake circuit incident
warning light.
If it lights up when the brakes
are applied, it indicates that the
fluid level in the circuit is low.
It may be dangerous to
continue driving. Call for the
assistance of a Renault Dealer.10Warning lights relating to the
operation of and/or faults in
the automatic gearbox or
Quickshift 5.
Refer to the information on
automatic gearbox in section 2.
11Variable
power-assisted steering
warning light
It goes out as soon as the engine
starts. If it lights up when you
are driving, this indicates a
fault in the system. Consult
your Renault Dealer as soon as
possible.

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Section 4: Maintenance
Bonnet ................................................................................................................................................................ 4.02
Engine oil level .................................................................................................................................... 4.03
¬4.07
Oil changes: Engine .......................................................................................................................................... 4.07
Levels: Brake fluid ............................................................................................................................................ 4.08
Coolant .................................................................................................................................................. 4.09
Power steering pump .......................................................................................................................... 4.10
Battery ................................................................................................................................................... 4.10
Screen washer reservoir ...................................................................................................................... 4.11
Filters ................................................................................................................................................................. 4.11
Bodywork maintenance ......................................................................................................................... 4.12 - 4.13
Interior trim maintenance ................................................................................................................................ 4.14

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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.Frequency for checking coolant
level
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.
Coolant replacement intervals
Refer to your vehicle's Servicing
booklet.

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OPERATING FAULTS(continued)
When starter is activated CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION
• The engine fires once or twice then
dies and is difficult to start when cold.Immobiliser active. Refer to the “Engine immobiliser”
section.
Starting procedure incorrect Refer to the “starting the engine”
section.
or
Poor fuel supply or ignition fault. If the vehicle will not start, do not
keeptryingtostartit.
Consult a Renault Dealer.
System for cutting off fuel supply
activated if vehicle has been subject to
severe impact.See a Renault Dealer. (Refer to
information on fuel cut-off system in
section 5.)
• Vibrations. Tyres incorrectly inflated, incorrectly
balanced or damaged.Check the tyre pressures and, if they
are correct, have a Renault Dealer check
the condition of the tyres.
• Coolant boiling in expansion bottle. Mechanical fault: cylinder head gasket
blown, water pump faulty.Stop the engine.
Consult a Renault Dealer.
Engine cooling fan not working. Check the appropriate fuse, otherwise
consult a Renault Dealer.

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OPERATING FAULTS(continued)
On the open road CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION
• Steering becomes hard to turn. Belt broken. Have the belt replaced.
Lack of oil in pump. Top up oil (see maintenance section).
If the fault persists, consult your
Renault Dealer.
• The engine overheats. The coolant
temperature warning light illuminates
(or the needle on the gauge is in the
red zone).Water pump: belt slack or broken.
Faulty engine cooling fan.Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine
and call for the assistance of a Renault
Dealer.
Coolant leaks. Check the condition of the hoses and
clips.
Check the expansion bottle: it should
contain coolant. If it does not, top up
the level(after letting the engine cool
down).Take care not to burn yourself.
This action is only temporary: consult
your Renault Dealer as soon as
possible.
Radiator
Never fill a hot radiator with cold coolant if a considerable quantity has been lost. After any operation
on the vehicle which has involved even partial draining of the cooling system, it must be refilled with a
new mixture prepared in the correct proportions. Reminder: only products approved by our Technical
Department may be used for this purpose.

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
AABS ........................................................................... 2.20
Accessories ............................................................... 5.28
Accessories installation ........................................... 5.28
Additional headlights .............................................. 5.13
Adjusting beam height ............................................ 1.57
Adjusting the driver's position .................... 1.13 - 1.14
Air conditioning .......................................... 3.09
¬3.22
Air vents ........................................................ 3.02 - 3.03
Airbag ........................................................... 1.15
¬1.20
Anti-lock braking system ........................................ 2.20
Anti-pollution (advice) ............................... 2.06
¬2.08
Anti-theft system (switch) ....................................... 2.02
Ashtrays .................................................................... 3.32
Automatic gearbox (use) ............................. 2.10
¬2.12
Automatic gearbox selector lever .............. 2.10¬2.12
BBattery ................................................. 4.10 - 5.19 - 5.20
Bodywork (maintenance) ............................. 4.12 - 4.13
Bonnet ...................................................................... 4.02
Brake fluid ................................................................ 4.08
Bulbs (changing) ......................................... 5.10
¬5.18
Buzzer (lights on) ......................................... 1.04 - 1.56
CCapacity of mechanical components .......... 4.07 - 4.09
Catalytic converter (special points) ........................ 2.04
Catalytic converter ................................................... 2.04
Central door locking .......................... 1.02 - 1.03 - 1.05
Changing a wheel .................................................... 5.05
Changing the bulbs ..................................... 5.10
¬5.18
Child booster seat ....................................... 1.23¬1.32
Child safety ................. 1.04 - 1.24¬1.36 - 3.25 - 3.28
Children ........... 1.04 - 1.19 - 1.24¬1.36 - 3.25 - 3.28
Cigarette lighter ........................................................ 3.32CClock ......................................................................... 1.37
Control instruments .................................... 1.42
¬1.52
Controls ........................................................ 1.38¬1.41
Coolant ..................................................................... 4.09
Courtesy lights .............................................. 3.23 - 3.24
Courtesy mirrors ...................................................... 3.26
Cruise control - speedlimiherer ................. 2.21
¬2.26
DDashboard ............................ 0.04
¬0.06 - 1.38¬1.41
Deactivating front passenger airbags ........... 1.34 - 1.35
De-icing: windscreen .............. 3.05 - 3.06 - 3.10 - 3.17
rear screen ................................................ 1.61
Demisting: windscreen ........... 3.05 - 3.06 - 3.10 - 3.17
rear screen ............................................. 1.61
Dimensions ............................................................... 6.15
Dipstick ........................................................ 4.03
¬4.06
Direction indicators ..... 1.62 - 5.10 - 5.12 - 5.14 - 5.16
Door locking ................................................ 1.03
¬1.06
Doors .............................................................. 1.04 - 1.05
Driver's layout ............................................. 1.50
¬1.52
Driving ......................................................... 2.02¬2.30
Driving position .......................................... 1.38¬1.41
EElectronic stability program: ESP ................ 2.27 - 2.28
Emergency spare wheel ........................................... 5.02
Engine (technical specifications) ............................ 6.05
Engine immobiliser ....................................... 1.07 - 1.08
Engine oil .................................................... 4.03
¬4.07
Engine specifications ............................................... 6.05
Environment ............................................................. 2.09
ESP: Electronic stability program ................ 2.27 - 2.28
Exterior temperature ................................................ 1.37

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
PPaintwork (maintenance) ............................. 4.12 - 4.13
Paintwork (part number) ......................................... 6.02
Petrol and diesel special features ................ 2.04 - 2.05
Power assisted steering ................................ 2.19 - 4.10
Power assisted steering pump ................................ 4.10
Practical advice ........................................... 2.06
¬2.08
Puncture ....................................................... 5.02¬5.05
QQuickshift 5 gearbox (use) ......................... 2.13
¬2.18
Quickshift 5 gearbox lever ...................................... 2.13
RRadio (fitting) ........................................................... 5.27
Radio (installation) .................................................. 5.27
Reading lights ............................................... 3.23 - 3.24
Rear bench seat ........................................................ 3.33
Rear parcel shelf ........................................... 3.35 - 3.36
Rear screen (demisting) ........................................... 1.61
Rear seats .................................................................. 3.33
Rear view mirrors ......................................... 1.53 - 1.54
Remote control: electric door locking ......... 1.02 - 1.03
door locking - batteries ............... 5.21
Replacement parts ................................................... 6.16
Reverse gear ............................................................. 2.19
Running in ............................................................... 2.02
SSeat belts ..................................................... 1.13
¬1.23
Side repeaters ........................................................... 5.16
Speakers (locktion) .................................................. 5.27
Starting the engine ....................................... 2.02 - 2.03
Steering wheel (adjusting) ...................................... 1.54
Storage compartments .................................. 3.30 - 3.31
Sun visor .................................................................. 3.26
Sunroof ........................................................ 3.27
¬3.29TTank: brake fluid ...................................................... 4.08
engine coolant ............................................... 4.09
fuel ....................................................... 1.58 - 1.64
windscreen washer ....................................... 4.11
Technical specifications ............................. 6.02
¬6.15
Towing (attachments) .............................................. 5.26
Towing (breakdown) ..................................... 5.24 - 5.25
Towing (caravan) ......................................... 6.06
¬6.14
Towing weights ........................................... 6.06¬6.14
Traction control ............................................. 2.28 - 2.29
Traction control system ................................ 2.29 - 2.30
Transporting items in the luggage compartment .. 3.37
Turning circle ........................................................... 6.15
Tyre pressures .................................... 0.04 - 0.05 - 5.07
Tyre pressures ............................................. 0.04
¬0.06
Tyres ............................................................. 5.06¬5.08
VVehicle identification plates ...................... 6.02
¬6.04
Ventilation and heating .............................. 3.04¬3.22
WWashing ....................................................... 4.12
¬4.14
Weights ........................................................ 6.06¬6.14
Wheelbrace ............................................................... 5.03
Wheels (safety) ............................................ 5.06
¬5.08
Window winder ....................................................... 3.25
Windscreen ............................................................... 3.26
Windscreen washer ............................ 1.58 - 1.59 - 4.11
Wiper blades ............................................................ 5.09
Wipers ............................................... 1.58
¬1.60 - 5.09