Esc RENAULT CLIO 2016 X98 / 4.G Owners Manual

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Translated from English. Copying or translation, in part or in full, is f\
orbidden unless prior written permission has been obtained from the vehicle manu-
facturer.
This Driver’s Handbook contains the information necessary:
– for you to familiarise yourself with your vehicle, to use it to its best\
advantage and to benefit fully from the all the func tions and
the technical developments it incorporates.
– to ensure that it always gives the best performance by following the sim\
ple, but comprehensive advice concerning regular main -
tenance.
– to enable you to deal quickly with minor faults not requiring specialist\
attention.
It is well worth taking a few minutes to read this handbook to familiari\
se yourself with the information and guidelines it cont ains
about the vehicle and its functions and new features. If certain points \
are still unclear, our Network technicians will be only too
pleased to provide you with any additional information.
The following symbol will help you when reading this handbook:
Welcome to your new vehicle
The descriptions of the models given in this handbook are based on the t\
echnical specifications at the time of writing. This hand-
book covers all items of equipment (both standard and optional) available for these models but whether or not these are
fitted to the vehicle depends on the version, options selected and the c\
ountry where the vehicle is sold.
This handbook may also contain information about items of equipment to b\
e introduced later in the model year.
Throughout the manual, the “approved Dealer” is your RENAULT Dealer. To indicate a hazard, danger or safety recommendation.
Enjoy driving your new vehicle.

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DRIVING POSITION: LEFT-HAND DRIVE (2/2)
1 Side air vent.
2 Stalk for:
– direction indicator lights;
– exterior lights;
– front fog lights;
– rear fog lights.
3 Instrument panel.
4 Driver Airbag and horn location.
5 Multimedia system voice control
button.
6 Stalk:
– windscreen and rear screen wash/wipe;
– trip computer and warning system information readout.
7 Centre air vents.
8 Windscreen demister outlet.
9 Hazard warning lights switch.
The equipment fitted, described below, DEPENDS ON THE VERSION AND COUNTRY.
10 Door electric locking switch.
11 Multimedia touch-screen.
12 Heating or air conditioning controls.
13 Passenger Airbag location.
14 Side air vent.
15 Storage space.
16 Glovebox.
17 RENAULT card reader.
18 Gear lever.
19 Handbrake.
20 Activation/deactivation control for
ECO mode.
21 Cruise control/speed limiter
control.
22 Cigarette lighter/accessories
socket.
23 Engine start/stop button.
24 Control for adjusting steering
wheel height and reach.
25 Cruise control/speed limiter
controls.
26 Bonnet release control.
27 Controls for:
– electric headlight beam adjust-
ment,
– instrument panel lighting dimmer,
– activate/deactivate the parking
distance control system,
– activation/deactivation of the
function Stop and Start.

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DRIVING POSITION: RIGHT-HAND DRIVE (2/2)
The equipment fitted, described below, DEPENDS ON THE VERSION AND COUNTRY.
1 Side air vent.
2 Passenger Airbag location.
3 Heating or air conditioning con-
trols.
4 Multimedia touch-screen.
5 Windscreen demister outlet.
6 Hazard warning lights switch.
7 Door electric locking switch.
8 Centre air vents.
9 Stalk:
– direction indicator lights;
– exterior lights;
– front fog lights;
– rear fog lights.
10 Instrument panel. 11 Driver Airbag and horn location.
12 Multimedia system voice control
button.
13 Stalk:
– windscreen and rear screen wash/wipe;
– trip computer and warning system information readout.
14 Side air vent.
15 Controls for:
– electric headlight beam adjust-
ment,
– instrument panel lighting dimmer,
– activate/deactivate the parking
distance control system,
– activation/deactivation of the Stop
and Start function.
16 Cruise control/speed limiter con-
trols.
17 Control for adjusting steering
wheel height and reach.
18 Cruise control/speed limiter main
control.
19 Activation/deactivation control for
ECO mode.
20 Handbrake.
21 Gear lever.
22 Cigarette lighter/accessories
socket.
23 RENAULT card reader.
24 Engine start/stop button.
25 Storage space.
26 Glovebox.
27 Bonnet release control.

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ON-BOARD COMPUTER: general information (1/2)
On-board computer 1
Depending on the vehicle, this includes
the following functions:
– distance travelled;
– journey settings;
– information messages;
– operating fault messages (con-
nected to the
© warning light);
– warning messages (connected to the
® warning light);
– vehicle settings customisation menu.
All these functions are described on the
following pages.
Display selection keys 2
and 3
Scroll through the following information
upwards (key 2) or downwards (key 3)
by pressing briefly and successively
(the display depends on the vehicle
equipment and country).
a) total mileage and trip mileage re-
corder;
b) fuel used;
c) average fuel consumption;
d) current fuel consumption;
e) estimated range;
2
3
f) distance travelled;
g) average speed;
h) distance before service;
– service counter;
– oil change counter;
i) Reset the tyre pressure
j) Cruise control and speed limiter pro- grammed speed
k) Clock and temperature
l) Trip log, operating faults and infor- mation message readout1

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DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING (5/5)
Advice on use
– Favour ECO mode.
– Electricity is fuel; switch off all the electrical components which are
not really needed. However (safety
first), keep your lights on when the
visibility is bad (“see and be seen”).
– Use the air vents. Driving with the windows open at 60 mph (100 km/h)
will increase fuel consumption by
4%.
– Never fill the fuel tank right to the brim to avoid overflow.
– In vehicles fitted with air condi-
tioning, it is normal to observe an
increase in fuel consumption (espe-
cially in urban conditions) when it is
used. For vehicles fitted with manual
air conditioning, switch off the system
when it is not required.
Advice for reducing consumption
and therefore helping to preserve
the environment:
If the vehicle has been parked in the
sun, open the doors for a few mo-
ments to let the hot air escape before
starting the engine.
– Do not leave an empty roof rack fitted to the vehicle.
– It is better to fit a trailer for bulky ob- jects.
– When towing a caravan, fit a wind deflector and adjust it carefully.
– Avoid using the car for door-to-door calls (short journeys with long waits
in between) because the engine
never reaches its normal operating
temperature.
Tyres
– An underinflated tyre increases fuel consumption.
– The use of non-recommended tyres can increase fuel consumption.

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Depending on the vehicle, this is com-
posed of:
– anti-lock braking system (ABS);
– electronic stability program (ESC) with understeer control and trac-
tion control;
– emergency brake assist;
– hill start assistance.Operating faults:
–
© and x lit up on the in-
strument panel alongside messages
“CHECK ABS”, “CHECK BRAKING
SYSTEM” and “CHECK ESC”: ABS,
ESC and emergency brake assist
are deactivated. Braking is always
enabled;
–
x, D, © and ® lit
up on the instrument panel alongside
the message “BRAKING SYSTEM
FAULT”: this indicates a fault in
the braking system.
In both cases, consult an approved
Dealer.
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS)
Under heavy braking, the ABS prevents
the wheels from locking, allowing the
stopping distance to be managed and
keeping control of the vehicle.
Under these circumstances, the vehi-
cle can be steered to avoid an obstacle
whilst braking. In addition, this system
can increase stopping distances, par-
ticularly on roads with low surface grip
(wet ground etc.).
You will feel a pulsation through the
brake pedal each time the system is
activated. The ABS does not in any
way improve the vehicle's physical per-
formance relating to the road surface
and road-holding. It is still essential to
follow the rules of good driving practice
(such as driving at a safe distance from
the vehicle in front etc.).
DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS (1/4)
These functions are an ad-
ditional aid in the event of
critical driving conditions,
enabling the vehicle behav-
iour to be adapted to suit the driving
conditions.
However, the functions do not take
the place of the driver. They do
not increase the vehicle’s limits
and should not encourage you
to drive more quickly. Therefore,
they can under no circumstances
replace the vigilance or responsibil-
ity of the driver when manoeuvring
the vehicle (the driver must always
be ready for sudden incidents which
may occur when driving).
In an emergency, apply firm and
continuous pressure to the brake
pedal. There is no need to pump
it repeatedly. The ABS will modu-
late the force applied in the braking
system.
Your braking systems
are partially operational.
However, it is dangerous
to brake suddenly and
it is essential to stop immediately,
as soon as traffic conditions allow.
Contact an approved dealer.

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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.

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AIR CONDITIONING: information and advice on use
Do not open the refriger-
ant fluid circuit. The fluid
may damage eyes or skin.
Fuel consumption
You will normally notice an increase in
fuel consumption (especially in town)
when the air conditioning is operating.
For vehicles fitted with air conditioning
with no automatic mode, switch off the
system when it is not required.
Advice for reducing consumption
and helping to preserve the environ-
ment
Drive with the air vents open and the
windows closed.
If the vehicle has been parked in the
sun, open the doors for a few moments
to let the hot air escape before starting
the engine.
Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Document
for your vehicle for the inspection fre-
quency.
Operating faults
As a general rule, contact your ap-
proved dealer in the event of an oper-
ating fault.
– Reduction in de-icing, demisting or air conditioning performance.
This may be caused by the passen-
ger compartment filter cartridge be-
coming clogged.
– No cold air is being produced .
Check that the controls are set cor-
rectly and that the fuses are sound.
Otherwise, switch off the system.
Presence of water under the
vehicle
After prolonged use of the air condi-
tioning system, it is normal for water
to be present under the vehicle. This is
caused by condensation.
Advice on use
In some situations, (air conditioning
off, air recirculation activated, ventila-
tion speed at zero or low, etc.) you may
notice that condensation starts to form
on the windows and windscreen.
If there is condensation, use the “Clear
View” function to remove it, then use
the air conditioning in automatic mode
to stop it forming again.

3.13
One-touch mode
Depending on the vehicle, this mode
works in addition to the operation of the
electric windows described previously.
It is only fitted to the driver’s window.
Briefly press or pull switch 1 fully: the
window is fully lowered or raised.
Pressing the switch again stops the
window moving.
Note: If the driver’s window detects re-
sistance when closing (e.g. tree branch,
etc.), it stops and then lowers again by
a few centimetres.
ELECTRIC WINDOWS (2/2)
Manual window winder
controls
Turn handle 7.
7
Operating faults
In case of a fault when closing a window,
the system reverts to normal mode:
pull the switch concerned up as often
as necessary to fully close the window
(the window will close gradually), hold
the switch (still on the closure side) for
one second then lower and raise the
window fully to reinitialise the system.
If necessary, contact your authorised
dealer.
When closing the windows,
ensure that no part of the
body (arm, hand, etc.) is
protruding from the vehicle.
Risk of serious injury.

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT STORAGE, FITTINGS (3/4)
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When turning corners,
accelerating or braking,
ensure that the recepta-
cle being held by the cup
holder is not dislodged.
There is a risk of injury if hot liquid
escapes.
Rear centre console storage
compartment 9
This can be used for storing a mobile
ashtray, cup holder, etc.
Front seat storage pockets 10
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