power steering RENAULT CLIO 2015 X98 / 4.G Owners Manual

1.1
Section 1: Getting to know your vehicle
RENAULT card: General information, use, deadlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2
Opening and closing the doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.9
Locking, unlocking the opening elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . 1.11
Automatic locking when driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.13
Headrests - Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.14
Seat belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.18
Additional methods of restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.22to the front seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.22
to the rear seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.26
Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.27
Child safety: general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.29 Choosing a child seat mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . 1.32
Fitting a child seat, general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . 1.34
Child seat: attachment by seat belt or by Isofix system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.36 Deactivating, activating the front passenger airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.46
Steering wheel/Power-assisted steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . 1.49
Driving position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.50
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.54 On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.60
Clock and exterior temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70
Rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.72
Exterior lighting and signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.73
Audible and visual signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.76
Headlight adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.77
Windscreen washers and wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.78
Fuel tank (filling with fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.81

1.49
Power Assisted Steering
Never drive with an inadequately
charged battery.
Variable power assisted
steering
The variable power assisted steering
system is equipped with an electronic
control system which alters the level of
assistance to suit the vehicle speed.
Steering is made easier during parking
manoeuvres (for added comfort) whilst
the force needed to steer increases
progressively as the speed rises (for
enhanced safety at high speeds).
Adjusting the steering wheel
height and depth
Pull lever 1 and place the steering
wheel in the required position; push the
lever beyond the point of resistance to
lock the steering wheel in place.
Make sure that the steering wheel is
correctly locked.
For safety reasons, only
adjust the steering wheel
when the vehicle is station-
ary.
STEERING WHEEL/POWER-ASSISTED STEERING
1
Never switch off the igni-
tion when travelling down-
hill, and avoid doing so in
normal driving (assistance
is not provided).
With the engine switched off, or if
there is a system fault, it is still pos-
sible to turn the steering wheel. The
force required will be greater.
Never leave the steering wheel at
full lock while stationary.

2.24
Electronic stability program
(ESC) with understeer control
and traction control
Electronic stability control ESC
This system helps you to keep control
of the vehicle in critical driving condi-
tions (avoiding an obstacle, loss of grip
on a bend, etc.).
Operating principle
A sensor in the steering wheel detects
the direction selected by the driver.
Other sensors throughout the vehicle
measure the actual direction.
The system compares driver input to
the actual trajectory of the vehicle and
corrects the trajectory if necessary by
controlling the braking of certain wheels
and/or engine power. In the event that
the system is engaged, indicator light
 flashes on the instrument panel.
DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS (2/4)
Understeer control
This system optimises the action of the
ESC in the case of pronounced under-
steer (loss of front axle road holding).
Traction control
This system helps to limit wheelspin of
the drive wheels and to control the ve-
hicle when pulling away accelerating or
decelerating.
Operating principle
Using the wheel sensors, the system
measures and compares the speed of
the drive wheels at all times and slows
down their over-rotation. If a wheel is
starting to slip, the system brakes au-
tomatically until the drive supplied be-
comes compatible with the level of grip
under the wheel again.
The system also adjusts the engine
speed to the grip available under the
wheels, independently of the pressure
exerted on the accelerator pedal.Operating faults
When the system detects an operating
fault the message “CHECK ESC” and
warning light
© and  appear
on the instrument panel. In this case,
the ESC and traction control system
are deactivated.
Consult an approved dealer.
Disabling the traction control
system
In some situations (driving on very wet
ground: snow, mud, etc. or driving with
snow chains fitted), the system may
reduce the engine output to limit whee-
lspin.

5.31
Number Allocation
18 Radio and multimedia,
diagnostic socket
19 Power-assisted steering
20 GPL
21 Airbag,
electric locking of steering
column
22 Injection,
starting,
fuel pump
23 Brake switch,
rear screen wiper,
passenger compartment
ECU
FUSES (5/5)
Number Allocation
24 Daytime running lights
25 Electric headlight beam
adjustment,
rear screen,
heating,
parking sensor,
cruise control,
radio,
heated seat,
seat belt warning
26 Automatic gearbox
27 Reversing light,
rear screen wiper,
passenger compartment
ECU,
Automatic gearbox
28 Instrument panel
29 Steering column controls,
AlarmNumber Allocation
30 Air conditioning,
steering column controls,
energy ECU
31 Wipers,
rear reversing lights,
energy ECU
32 Central locking of opening
elements
33 Direction indicator lights
34 Passenger compartment
ECU,
hands-free access
35 Interior lighting,
electric windows,
air conditioning,
electric door mirrors,
brake lights,
ABS,
passenger compartment
ECU

7.4
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (4/5)
P
paintworkmaintenance ..................................................... 4.13 – 4.14
parking distance control.......................................... 2.34 – 2.35
power-assisted steering.................................................\
.... 1.49
pretensioners .........................................................1\
.22 → 1.25
puncture.......................................... 5.2 → 5.5, 5.9, 5.11 – 5.12
R
radio...................................................................\
................ 3.32
rear bench seat.........................................................\
......... 3.22
rear parcel shelf ................................................................. 3.24
rear seats..............................................................\
............. 1.20 functions ..............................................................\
........ 3.22
rear view mirrors ................................................................ 1.72
RENAULT ANTI-INTRUDER DEVICE (RAID) ................... 1.13
RENAULT card battery ................................................................\
.......... 5.26
use ..................................................... 1.2 → 1.8, 2.3 → 2.5
RENAULT card battery ...................................................... 5.26
replacement parts ................................................................ 6.8
reverse gear selecting ..............................................................\
......... 2.12
reversing sensor ..................................................... 2.34 – 2.35
roof bars ........................................................................\
.... 3.31
roof rack roof bars ....................................................................... 3.31
running in ........................................................................\
..... 2.2
S
seat belt pretensioners front seat belt ...................................................1.22 → 1.25
seat belts ......................................................1.18 → 1.25, 1.28
service sheets..........................................................\
6.9 → 6.14
side protection devices ...................................................... 1.27
signals and lights ...................................................1.73 → 1.77speakers
location ...............................................................\
......... 5.34
special features of diesel versions.....................................\
2.11
special features of petrol vehicles ..................................... 2.10
speed limiter .................................................1.57, 2.27 → 2.29
starting the engine .....................................................2.3 → 2.9
steering wheel adjustment .............................................................\
...... 1.49
Stop & Start ......................................................1.57, 2.6 → 2.9
Stop & Start function..................................................2.6 → 2.9
stopping the engine ...................................................2.3 → 2.5
storage compartment.............................................3.16 → 3.19
storage compartments ...........................................3.16 → 3.19
sun visor ........................................................................\
.... 3.14
switching on the vehicle ignition ................................2.3 → 2.5
T
tailgate ........................................................... 3.23, 3.26 – 3.27
tanks and reservoirs brake fluid ...................................................................... 4.8
coolant ................................................................\
........... 4.7
tanks and reservoirs: windscreen washer ........................................................ 4.9
technical specifications ..............................................6.4 → 6.8
telephone ..............................................................\
............. 3.32
temperature regulation ............................................ 3.7 → 3.11
tool kit ........................................................................\
.......... 5.9
towing breakdown ........................................................ 5.38 – 5.39
towing equipment ......................................................... 3.28
towing a caravan ........................................................ 3.28, 6.7
towing equipment fitting ................................................................\
............ 3.28
towing hitch...................................................... 5.9, 5.38 – 5.39
towing rings ............................................................ 3.26 – 3.27
towing weights ..................................................................... 6.7

7.5
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (5/5)
traction control ..............................................1.56, 2.23 → 2.26
transporting children .................1.29 – 1.30, 1.32 → 1.40, 1.46
transporting objects in the luggage compartment ........................................ 3.27
luggage net ....................................................... 3.29 – 3.30
on the roof ...................................................................... 6.7
trims ..................................................................\
................. 5.10
trip computer and warning system... 1.54 → 1.57, 1.60 → 1.69
tyre inflation kit......................................................\
.....5.6 → 5.8
tyre pressure............................. 2.20 → 2.22, 4.10 – 4.11, 5.14
tyre pressure loss warning.....................................2.20 → 2.22
tyre pressures ......................................................... 4.10 – 4.11
tyres .................... 2.17, 2.20 → 2.22, 4.10 – 4.11, 5.13 → 5.15
U
unlocking the doors ................................................ 1.11 – 1.12
V
variable power-assisted steering ....................................... 1.49
vehicle identification plates .................................................. 6.3
ventilation ............................................................\
.... 3.2 → 3.11
W
warning lights.........................................................1\
.54 → 1.69
washing .................................................................. 4.13 – 4.14
weights ................................................................\
................ 6.7
wheelbrace .............................................................\
............. 5.9
wheels (safety) ......................................................5.13 → 5.15
windscreen de-icing/demisting ................................3.7 → 3.10
windscreen washer ................................................1.78 → 1.80
wiper blades ........................................................... 5.36 – 5.37
wipers .................................................................\
...1.78 → 1.80
blades ............................................................... 5.36 – 5.37