traction control 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.
9STOP light
It goes out as soon as
the engine starts.
This lights up together with
one of the warning lights:
Engine immobiliser
system indicator light
This light performs
several functions.
Refer to the information on the
engine immobiliser in Section 1.
SERVICE warning light
This lights up when the
ignition is switched on
and goes out after a few
seconds. If it lights up when the
vehicle is being driven, it is
advisable to stop at a Renault
Dealer soon.
It lights up together with one of
the warning lights:9Left turn signal
indicator light
Low fuel level warning
light
It goes out as soon as
the engine starts.
If it lights up or remains lit, fill
up with fuel as soon as
possible.
Right turn signal
indicator light
Electronic Stability
Program (ESP) and
traction control
indicator light
There are several reasons for
this warning light coming on:
see Section 2 for information
on the Electronic Stability
Program: ESP and the Traction
control system.9Preheating/electronic
fault or water
in the diesel
warning light.
• Preheating indicator light
This light should come on
when the ignition key is in
positionM; it indicates that
the heater plugs are
functioning. It goes out after
preheating is sufficient and
the engine can be started.
•Electronic fault/or water
present in the diesel warning
light
If it comes on while driving,
it indicates an electronic
fault or that water is present
in the fuel. Consult your
RENAULT Dealer as soon as
possible.

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Section 2: Driving
(advice on use relating to fuel economy and the environment)
Running in/Ignition switch .............................................................................................................................. 2.02
Starting the engine/Stopping the engine ........................................................................................................ 2.03
Special features of petrol versions .................................................................................................................. 2.04
Special features of diesel versions ................................................................................................................. 2.05
Advice on anti-pollution and how to economise on fuel ................................................................ 2.06
¬2.08
Environment ...................................................................................................................................................... 2.09
Proactive automatic gearbox ............................................................................................................... 2.10
¬2.12
Quickshift 5 gearbox ............................................................................................................................ 2.13
¬2.18
Gear lever - Handbrake - Power steering ....................................................................................................... 2.19
Anti-lock braking system ................................................................................................................................. 2.20
Cruise control-Speed limiter ............................................................................................................... 2.21
¬2.26
Electronic Stability Program: ESP ........................................................................................................ 2.27 - 2.28
Traction control system ......................................................................................................................... 2.29 - 2.30

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ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM: ESP(continued)
Disabling the function
The function is deactivated by
pressing switch2, warning light1
will light up to confirm this.
This action also deactivates traction
control: see the information on the
traction control system in section 2.As the ESP offers additional safety,
it is recommended that you do not
drive when the function is disabled.
Correct this as soon as possible by
pressing button2again.
Note:ESP is automatically
reactivated when the ignition is
switched on.
Faults
When the system detects an
operating fault, warning lights1
and3light up.
Consult your Renault Dealer.

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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.

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TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM(continued)
Disabling the function
In some situations (driving on very
wet ground: snow, mud,... or
driving with chained wheels), the
system may reduce the engine
power to limit skidding. It is
possible to deactivate the function
by pressing switch2if this is not
desirable.
Warning light1lights up.Disabling the traction control
function also deactivates the ESP
function: refer to the information on
the ESP in section 2.
Correct this as soon as possible by
pressing switch2again.
Note:traction control is
automatically reactivated when the
ignition is switched on.
Operating faults
When the system detects an
operating fault, warning lights1
and3light up.
Consult your Renault Dealer.

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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