instrument panel RENAULT CLIO 2015 X98 / 4.G User Guide
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Instrument panel 5 in miles
(option to switch to km/h)
– With ignition off, press button 7 or 8 at the end of stalk 6 and the start
button 9;
– the speedometer unit indicator flashes for approximately ten sec-
onds, then the new unit is displayed:
release button 7 or 8 when the unit
stops flashing.
7
8
5
9
6
6
To return to the previous mode, repeat
the same operation.
Note: once the battery is switched off,
the trip computer and warning system
automatically returns to the original unit
of measurement.
DISPLAYS AND INDICATORS (2/2)
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Daytime running lights
function
(front lights only)
Depending on the vehicle, the daytime
running lights come on automatically
when the engine is started.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND SIGNALS (1/3)
šSide lights
Turn the ring 2 until the symbol
is opposite mark 3.
An indicator light on the instrument
panel will come on.
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Before driving at night, check that the electrical equipment is operatin\
g
correctly and adjust the headlight beams (if your vehicle is not carryi\
ng
its normal load). As a general precaution, check that the lights are not ob-
scured (by dirt, mud, snow or objects being transported).
The daytime running lights function is
activated by default. Depending on the
vehicle, it can be deactivated. Please
refer to the multimedia touchscreen
system instructions.
kDipped beam
headlights
Manual operation
Turn the ring 2 until the symbol is oppo-
site mark 3. This indicator light on the
instrument panel comes on.
Automatic operation
(depending on vehicle)
Turn ring 2 until the AUTO symbol is op-
posite mark 3: with the engine running,
the dipped beam headlights switch on
or off automatically depending on the
brightness of the light outside, without
any action on stalk 1.
If driving on the left in a left-hand
drive vehicle (or vice versa), driv-
ers must have the lights adjusted
(except for vehicles fitted with xenon
bulbs) by an authorised dealer for
the duration of the trip.
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND SIGNALS (3/3)
fRear fog light
Turn centre ring 4 on the stalk
until the symbol faces mark 5, then re-
lease it.
Operation of the fog lights depends on
the exterior lighting selected, and an in-
dicator light will light up on the instru-
ment panel.
To avoid inconveniencing other road
users, remember to switch off the rear
fog light when it is no longer needed.
Switching off the lights
Turn ring 4 again until mark 5 is oppo-
site the symbol for the fog light you wish
to switch off. The corresponding indi-
cator light goes out on the instrument
panel.
The front and rear fog lights switch off
when the exterior lights are switched
off.
gFront fog lights
Turn centre ring 4 on the
stalk 1 until the symbol faces mark 5,
then release it.
Operation of the fog lights depends on
the exterior lighting position selected,
and an indicator light will light up on the
instrument panel.
When driving in fog or snow, or
when transporting objects which are
higher than the roof, the headlights
do not come on automatically.
Switching on the fog lights remains
the responsibility of the driver: the
indicator lights on the instrument
panel inform you whether the fog
lights are lit (indicator light on) or not
(indicator light not on).
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5
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2.3
Hands-free RENAULT card
The RENAULT card must be inserted
in card reader 2 or in detection zone 3.
To start, depress the brake or clutch
pedal and press button 1. If a gear
is engaged, the vehicle may only be
started by depressing the clutch pedal.
Starting with the boot open in
hands-free mode
In this case, the RENAULT card must
not be located in the luggage compart-
ment.
Remote control RENAULT
card
When you get into the vehicle, insert
the RENAULT card integrated key,
pointing towards you, fully into the card
reader 2.
To start, press button 1. If a gear is en-
gaged, depress the clutch pedal to start
the vehicle.
STARTING/STOPPING THE ENGINE (1/3)
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12
Special features
vehicles with an automatic gearbox
The lever should be in position P.
All vehicles
– If one of starting conditions is not ap- plied, the message “PRESS BRAKE
+ START” or “PRESS CLUTCH +
START” or “SELECT PARK” is dis-
played on the instrument panel;
– in some cases it will be necessary to move the steering wheel while
pressing the start button 1 to help
unlock the steering column; the mes-
sage “TURN STEERINGWHEEL +
START” warns you.
– in the event of starting the engine in very low exterior temperatures
(lower than -10°C): hold down the
clutch pedal until the engine starts.
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2.4
Operating faults
In certain cases, the hands-free
RENAULT card may not work:
– when the RENAULT card battery is drained, flat battery, etc.
– near to appliances operating on the same frequency as the card (moni-
tor, mobile phone, video game, etc.);
– vehicle located in a high electromag- netic radiation zone.
The message “PLEASE INSERT
KEYCARD” appears on the instrument
panel.
Insert the RENAULT card fully into card
reader 2.
Accessories function(switching on the ignition)
Once you have gained access to your
vehicle, you may use some of its func-
tions (radio, navigation, wipers, etc.).
STARTING/STOPPING THE ENGINE (2/3)
Never leave your vehicle
with the RENAULT card in
the reader or in the pas-
senger compartment while
there is a child (or an animal) in the
vehicle, even for a short while.
They may pose a risk to themselves
or to others by starting the engine.
Risk of serious injury.
For other functions:
– vehicles with remote control
RENAULT card, insert the card into
reader 2;
– vehicles with a RENAULT “hands-
free” card, with the card in the pas-
senger compartment or inserted in
the card reader 2, press button 1
without depressing the pedals.
Note: depending on the vehicle, press-
ing button 1 starts the engine.
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2.5
When you leave your vehi-
cle, especially if you have
your RENAULT card with
you, check that the engine
is completely switched off.Remote control RENAULT
card
With the card in reader 2, press
button 1: the engine will stop. Removing
the card from the reader locks the steer-
ing column.
Special note
If the card is no longer in the reader
when you try to switch the engine off,
the message “NO KEYCARD PRESS
AND HOLD” will appear on the in-
strument panel: press the button 1 for
longer than two seconds.
Hands-free RENAULT card
With the card in the vehicle, press
button 1: the engine will stop. The steer-
ing column is locked when the driver’s
door is opened or the vehicle is locked.
If the card is no longer in the pas-
senger compartment when you try to
switch the engine off, the message “NO
KEYCARD PRESS AND HOLD” ap-
pears on the instrument panel: press
the button 1 for longer than two sec-
onds.
Conditions for stopping the
engine
The vehicle must stationary, with the
lever positioned in N or P for vehicles
with an automatic transmission.
Special note
Depending on the vehicle, accessories
(e.g. radio) stop working either when
the engine is switched off or when the
driver’s door is opened or when the
doors are locked.
STARTING/STOPPING THE ENGINE (3/3)
Never leave your vehicle
with the RENAULT card
inside and never leave a
child (or a pet) unsuper-
vised, even for a short while.
There is a risk that they could start
the engine or operate electrical
equipment (electric windows etc.)
and trap part of their body (neck,
arms, hands, etc.).
Risk of serious injury.
Never switch off the ignition before
the vehicle has stopped completely.
Once the engine has stopped, the
brake servo, power-assisted steer-
ing, etc. and the passive safety de-
vices such as air bags and preten-
sioners will no longer operate.
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2.6
STOP AND START FUNCTION (1/4)
This system enables a reduced fuel
consumption and lower greenhouse
gas emissions. The system is acti-
vated automatically when the vehicle is
started. While driving, the system stops
the engine (standby) when the vehicle
is at a standstill (traffic jam, traffic lights,
etc).
Conditions for engine
standby
The vehicle has set off from where it
was parked;
For vehicles equipped with auto-
matic gearboxes:
– the gearbox is in position D or N;
and
– the brake pedal is depressed (suffi-ciently hard);
and
– the accelerator pedal is not de- pressed;
and
– the speed is zero for around 1 second.
The engine remains on standby if posi-
tion P is selected, or if position N is se-
lected with the handbrake engaged and
the brake pedal released. For vehicles equipped with manual
gearboxes:
– the gearbox is in neutral;
and
– The clutch pedal is released.
If the warning light
flashes,
this means that the clutch pedal is
not sufficiently released;
and
– the vehicle speed is less than ap- proximately 7 mph (3 km/h).
In all vehicles, the warning light
on the instrument panel is lit when the
engine is on standby.
The vehicle equipment remain opera-
tional while the engine is stopped.
If the engine stalls while the system
is in operation, pressing the clutch
pedal right down will start it again.
Before getting out of the
vehicle, you must switch
off the ignition by pressing
the engine stop (please see
“Starting, stopping the engine”).
Keep your vehicle station-
ary when the engine is
on standby (shown by the
warning light
on the
instrument panel).
Engine on standby - braking
assistance is no longer op-
erational.
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STOP AND START FUNCTION (3/4)
Conditions preventing the
standby of the engine
Certain conditions prevent the system
from using the engine standby function,
including when:
– reverse gear is engaged;
– the bonnet is not locked;
– the driver’s door is not closed;
– the driver’s seatbelt is not fastened;
– the outdoor temperature is too low or too high (less than around 0 °C or
higher than around 30 °C);
– the battery is not sufficiently charged;
– the difference between the vehicle interior temperature and the auto-
matic climate control instruction is
too high; – for vehicles with automatic gear-
boxes, the gradient is steeper than
approximately 12%;
– the “Clear View” function is activated (please see “Automatic Climate
Control” in Section 3);
– the engine temperature is too low;
– the anti-pollution system is required;
or
– ...
the warning light
or, depending
on the vehicle, the message “AUTO
STOP UNAVAILABLE” appears on the
instrument panel indicating that engine
standby is not available.
Deactivate the Stop and
Start function when per-
forming any operations in
the engine compartment.
Special cases
With the engine on standby (traffic jam,
traffic lights, etc.), if the driver unfastens
their seat belt, opens the driver’s door
or gets out of their seat, the ignition will
be switched off.
To restart and reactivate the Stop and
Start system, press the start button
(please see “Starting, stopping the
engine” in Section 2).
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2.9
STOP AND START FUNCTION (4/4)
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2
Special feature of the automatic
engine re-start
Under certain conditions, the engine
can restart on its own in order to guar-
antee your safety and comfort.
This can occur especially when:
– the outdoor temperature is too low or too high (less than around 0 °C or
higher than around 30 °C);
– the “Clear View” function is activated (please see “Automatic Climate
Control” in Section 3);
– the battery is not sufficiently charged;
– the vehicle speed is above 3 mph (5 km/h) (downhill slope, etc.);
– repeated pressing on the brake pedal or braking system require-
ment;
– ...
In the event of an emer-
gency, the engine can be
restarted by pressing on the
clutch pedal if the Stop and
Start function is activated.
Deactivating, activating the
function
Press switch 1 to deactivate the func-
tion. The message “Stop & Start deac-
tivated” will appear on the instrument
panel and the integrated warning light 2
on the switch will light up.
Pressing again will reactivate the
system. The message “Stop & Start ac-
tivated” will appear on the instrument
panel and the integrated warning light 2
on switch 1 will go out. The system reactivates automati-
cally each time the vehicle is started
using the start button (please refer
to “Starting, stopping the engine” in
Section 2).
Operating faults
When the message “Check Stop &
Start” appears on the instrument panel
and the integrated warning light
2 lights
up on the switch 1, the system is deac-
tivated.
Please consult an authorised dealer.
Before getting out of the
vehicle, you must switch
off the ignition by pressing
the engine stop (please see
“Starting, stopping the engine”).
Note: With the engine on standby,
press switch 1 to automatically re-
start the engine.
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Gear lever
Vehicles with manual gearbox: refer
to the grid on the gear lever knob 1.
Vehicles with automatic gear-
box: refer to the information on the
“Automatic gearbox” in Section 2.
Selecting reverse gear
The reversing lights will come on as
soon as reverse gear is selected with
the ignition on.
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GEAR LEVER/HANDBRAKE
Handbrake
To release:
Pull the lever 3 up slightly, press
button 2 and then lower the lever to the
floor.
The red warning light on the instrument
panel will come on if you are driving
with an incorrectly released handbrake.
To apply:
Pull lever 3 upwards. Check that the
vehicle is immobilised. The warning
light
D on the instrument panel will
come on.
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2
When stationary, and de-
pending on the slope and/or
vehicle load, it may be ne-
cessary to pull up the hand-
brake at least two extra notches and
engage a gear (1
st or reverse gear)
for vehicles with a manual gearbox
or position P for vehicles with an au-
tomatic gearbox.
Make sure that the hand-
brake is fully released when
driving (red indicator light
off), otherwise overheating,
or even damage, may occur.
An impact to the under-
side of the vehicle while
manoeuvring (e.g.: stri-
king a post, raised kerb or
other street furniture) may result in
damage to the vehicle (e.g.: defor-
mation of an axle).
To avoid any risk of accident, have
your vehicle checked by an appro-
ved Dealer.