check engine RENAULT CLIO SPORT TOURER 2012 X85 / 3.G User Guide

driving ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
fuel economy ........................................ (up to the end of the DU)
advice on antipollution .......................... (up to the end of the DU)
antipollution advice .............................................................. (current page)
fuel advice on fuel economy ................................... (current page)
2.13
ENG_UD19886_6
Conseils antipollution, économie de carburant, conduite (X45 - H45 -\
X85 - B85 - C85 - S85 - X91 - X83 - X61 - F61 - K61 - K85 - X95 - B95 -\
D95 - J95 - R95 - L38 - X61
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Advice: antipollution and fuel economy
ADVICE: antipollution, fuel economy and driving (1/3)
Your vehicle complies with criteria for
recycling and recovering vehicles at the
end of their service life which will come
into force in 2015.
Some parts of your vehicle have there-
fore been designed to facilitate future
recycling.
These parts are easy to remove so
that they can be recovered and reproc-
essed by recycling companies.
By virtue of its design, moderate fuel
consumption and initial settings, your
vehicle also conforms to current anti-
pollution regulations. The manufac -
turer is actively striving to reduce pol -
lutant exhaust gas emissions and to
save energy. But the fuel consumption
of your vehicle and the level of pollutant
exhaust gas emissions are also your
responsibility. Ensure that it is main -
tained and used correctly.Aiding fuel economy
Depending on the vehicle, in order to
optimise consumption, an indicator light
on the instrument panel will inform you
of the best moment to upshift or down -
shift gears:
\ shift up a gear;
[ shift down a gear.
Maintenance
It is important to remember that failure to
respect antipollution regulations could
lead to legal action being taken against
the vehicle owner. In addition, replacing
engine, fuel supply system and exhaust
components with parts other than those
originally recommended by the manu -
facturer may alter your vehicle so that
it no longer complies with antipollution
regulations. Have your vehicle adjusted and
checked by an approved Dealer, in ac-
cordance with the instructions given in
your maintenance schedule: they will
have all the equipment necessary for
ensuring that your vehicle is maintained
to its original standard.
Engine adjustments–
ignition: this does not require ad -
justment.
– spark plugs: for optimum fuel econ-
omy, efficiency and performance
the specifications laid down by our
Design Department must be strictly
applied.
If the spark plugs have to be
changed, use the make, type and
gap specified for your vehicle’s
engine. Contact an approved dealer
for this.
– idle: this does not require adjust -
ment.
– air filter, diesel filter: a clogged ele-
ment reduces performance. It must
be replaced.

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ENG_UD19886_6
Conseils antipollution, économie de carburant, conduite (X45 - H45 -\
X85 - B85 - C85 - S85 - X91 - X83 - X61 - F61 - K61 - K85 - X95 - B95 -\
D95 - J95 - R95 - L38 - X61
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ADVICE: antipollution, fuel economy and driving (2/3)
– Avoid sudden acceleration.
– Brake as little as possible. If you an-
ticipate an obstacle or bend in ad -
vance, you may then simply release
the accelerator pedal.
– Do not try to maintain the same
speed up a hill, accelerate no more
than you would on the level. Keep
your foot in the same position on the
accelerator pedal.
– Double declutching and accelerating
before switching off are unnecessary
in modern vehicles.
– Bad weather, flooded roads:
Do not drive through floods
if the water is above the
lower edge of the wheel
rims.
Driving– Drive carefully for the first few miles
until the engine reaches its normal
operating temperature, rather than
let it warm up while the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
– Speed is expensive.
– Sporty driving uses a lot of fuel: drive
with a light right foot.
– Do not overrev the engine in the in-
termediate gears.
Always use the highest gear possi -
ble without labouring the engine.
On versions with an automatic gear-
box, it is preferable to keep the gear
lever in position D.
Exhaust gas monitoring
system
The exhaust gas monitoring system will
detect any operating faults in the vehi-
cle’s antipollution system.
If this system malfunctions, toxic sub -
stances may be released into the at -
mosphere or damage may occur.
ÄThis warning light on the in -
strument panel will indicate if
there are any faults in the system:
This lights up when the ignition is
switched on and goes out when the
engine is started.
– If it lights up continuously, consult an
approved Dealer as soon as possi -
ble;
– if it flashes, reduce the engine speed
until the light stops flashing. Contact
your approved dealer as soon as
possible.
Obstructions to the driver
On the driver ’s side, only
use mats adapted to the ve-
hicle that attach to the pre-
installed parts, and regularly check
their mounting. Do not place several
mats on top of each other.
Risk of pedals jamming

2.22
ENG_UD10563_1
Système antipatinage : A.S.R. (X85 - B85 - C85 - S85 - K85 - Renault)
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Deactivating the A.S.R.
function results in the E.S.P.
function being deactivated.
Refer to the information on
the “Electronic stability program:
E.S.P.” on the following pages.
Operating faults
When the system detects an operat -
ing fault the message “Check E.S.P.”
appears on the instrument panel along
with the
© warning light and warn-
ing light A.
Consult an approved dealer.
Disabling the function
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 wheel -
spin. If this is not required, it is possible
to deactivate the function by pressing
switch 1.
The ‘traction control deselected’ mes -
sage is displayed on the instrument
panel along with warning light A to
inform you.
Disabling the function also disables
the E.S.P. function.
Correct this as soon as possible by
pressing switch 1 again.
The function is reactivated automati -
cally when the ignition is switched on or
when a speed of approximately 30 mph
(50 km/h) is exceeded.
It is impossible to deselect this function
when travelling above a threshold of
approximately 30 mph (50 km/h).
TRACTION CONTROL: A.S.R. (2/2)
1
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2.35
ENG_UD10569_1
Aide au parking (X85 - B85 - C85 - S85 - K85 - Renault)
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Prolonged deactivation of the
system
You can deactivate the system for pro-
longed periods by pressing the switch
for longer than approximately three
seconds.
The warning light built into the switch
remains lit constantly.
Once deactivated, the system can
be reactivated by pressing the button
again for longer than approximately
three seconds.
Temporary deactivation of
the system
Press switch 1 to deactivate the system.
The indicator light built into the switch
lights up to remind you that the system
is deactivated.
Pressing the switch again will reacti -
vate the system and switch off the in -
dicator light.
The system is automatically reactivated
after the ignition is switched off and the
engine restarted.
PARkING DISTANCE CONTROL (2/2)
1
An impact to the underside
of the vehicle (e.g.: striking
a post, raised kerb or other
street furniture) may result
in damage to the vehicle (e.g.: de -
formation of an axle).
To avoid any risk of accident, have
your vehicle checked by an ap -
proved Dealer.

air conditioning ..................................... (up to the end of the DU)
heating system ..................................... (up to the end of the DU)
air conditioning ..................................... (up to the end of the DU)
temperature regulation ......................... (up to the end of the DU)
ventilation ............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
heating and air conditioning system ...................... (current page)
3.16
ENG_UD10574_1
Air conditionné : informations et conseils utilisation (X85 - B85 - \
C85 - S85 - K85 - Renault)
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Air conditioning: information and advice on use
air COnDitiOninG: information and advice on use
Fuel consumption
You will normally notice an increase
in fuel consumption (especially
when driving in town) when the air
conditioning is operating. For vehi -
cles fitted with manual air condition -
ing, switch off the system when it is
not required.
advice for reducing consumption
and therefore helping to preserve
the environment:
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 Service
Booklet for your vehicle for the in -
spection frequency.
Operating faults
As a general rule, contact your ap-
proved dealer in the event of an op-
erating fault.
– r eduction in de-icing, demist -
ing or air conditioning per -
formance. This may be caused
by the passenger compartment
filter cartridge becoming clogged.
– no cold air is being produced.
Check that the controls are set
correctly and that the fuses are
sound. Otherwise, switch off the
system.
Do not open the refriger -
ant fluid circuit. The fluid
may damage eyes or skin.
notes
Presence of water under the ve -
hicle. After prolonged use of the air
conditioning system, it is normal for
water to be present under the vehi-
cle. This is caused by condensation.
Do not add anything to the
vehicle’s ventilation circuit
(for example, to remove
bad odours).
t here is a risk of damage or of
fire.

bonnet................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
4.2
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Capot moteur (X85 - B85 - C85 - S85 - K85 - Renault)
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Jaune NoirNoir texte
Bonnet
To open the bonnet, pull the handle 1.
BONNET (1/2)
1
The engine may be hot
when carrying out opera-
tions in close proximity. In
addition, the engine cooling
fan can come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.
Unlocking the bonnet catch
To open, push tab 2 to the left as you
open the bonnet.
Opening the bonnet
Lift the bonnet and release stay 4 from
its holder 5. For your own safety, it is
very important to fix the stay into re -
tainer 3 in the bonnet.
In the event of even a slight
impact involving the radia -
tor grille or bonnet, have
the bonnet lock checked by
an approved dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
2
3
4
5

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Capot moteur (X85 - B85 - C85 - S85 - K85 - Renault)
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BONNET (2/2)
Closing the bonnet
Before closing the bonnet, make sure
that nothing has been left in the engine
compartment.
To close the bonnet, replace stay 4 in
holder 5. Hold the middle of the bonnet
and guide it down to one foot (30 cm)
above the closed position, then re -
lease. It will latch automatically under
its own weight.
Ensure that the bonnet is
properly locked.
Check that nothing is pre -
venting the catch from lock-
ing (gravel, cloth, etc.).
3
4
5
After carrying out any work
in the engine compart -
ment, check that nothing
has been left behind (cloth,
tools, etc.).
These may damage the engine or
cause a fire.

maintenance:mechanical ...................................... (up to the end of the DU)
engine oil level ...................................... (up to the end of the DU)
engine oil .............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
4.4
ENG_UD22490_3
Niveau huile moteur : généralités (X85 - B85 - C85 - S85 - K85\
- Renault)
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Jaune NoirNoir texte
Variant 1 Variant 2Interpretation of messages
25302Message 1
“Oil level OK”
OIL LEVEL
OOOOOOO
The message “oil” is
displayed, alternating with dashes No display
Message 2
“Adjust oil level”
If the level is at minimum: depending
on the vehicle, the message “top up oil
level” or “oil” appears on the display, al-
ternating with dashes and the
©
warning light on the instrument panel
comes on: message 2.
It is vital to top up the oil as soon as
possible.
Engine oil level: general information
The display only warns the
driver if the oil level is at the
minimum level. It does not
inform the driver that the oil
level has exceeded the maximum
level as this can only be measured
using a dipstick.
Minimum oil level warning on instru-
ment panel
When the ignition is switched on, if the
level is above the minimum level, the
message “oil ok” or “oil level correct” is
shown on the display for approximately
15 seconds.
For more information, press the trip
computer readout button: the message
“oil level” will be shown on the display
with squares which are replaced by
dashes when the level drops.
To advance to trip computer reading,
press the button again.
It is normal for an engine to use oil for
lubrication and cooling of moving parts
and it is normal to top up the level be-
tween oil changes.
However, contact your approved
Dealer if more than 0.5 litres is being
consumed every 600 miles (1,000 km)
after the running in period.
Check the oil level at regular inter
-
vals and before any long journey
to avoid the risk of damaging your
engine.
Reading the oil level
The oil level should be read with the ve-
hicle on level ground, after the engine
has been switched off for some time.
The dipstick must be used to read
the exact oil level and make sure
that the maximum level has not been
exceeded (risk of engine damage).
Refer to the following pages.
The instrument panel display only
alerts the driver when the oil level is at
its minimum.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL: general information (1/2)

4.6
ENG_UD24922_4
Niveau huile moteur : appoint, remplissage (X85 - B85 - C85 - S85 - K85\
- Renault)
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Jaune NoirNoir texte
Engine oil level: topping up, filling
Topping up/filling
The vehicle must be parked on level
ground and the engine should be cold
(for instance, before the engine is
started up for the first time in the day). –
Unscrew cap 1;
– top up the level (as a guide, the ca-
pacity between the minimum and
maximum reading on the dipstick 2
is between 1.5 and 2 litres, depend-
ing on the engine);
– wait for approximately 10 minutes to
allow the oil to flow into the engine;
– check the level using the dipstick 2
(as described above).
Once the operation has been com -
pleted, ensure that the dipstick is
pushed in as far as it will go and that
the cap is completely screwed in.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL: topping up/filling (1/2)
1
2
Do not exceed the max level and
do not forget to refit cap 1 and dip-
stick 2.
In order to prevent splashback, it is
recommended that a funnel be used
when topping up/filling with oil.
1
2

levels .................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
engine coolant ....................................................... (current page)
tanks and reservoirs coolant ............................................................. (current page)
levels: coolant ............................................................. (current page)
4.8
ENG_UD19908_3
Niveau / Filtres (X85 - B85 - C85 - S85 - K85 - Renault)
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Frequency of 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 the level needs to be topped up, only
use products approved by our Technical
Department which ensure:
– protection against freezing;
– an anti-corrosion protection for the
cooling system.
Levels
engine coolant
Consult your approved dealer at
once if you notice an abnormal or
repeated drop in any of the fluid
levels.
No operations should be
carried out on the cooling
circuit when the engine is
hot.
Risk of burns.
Replacement interval
Refer to the Maintenance Service
Booklet for your vehicle.
Coolant level
With the engine switched off and on
level ground, the level when cold must
be between the MINI and MAXI marks
on reservoir 1.
Top this level up when cold before it
reaches the MINI mark.
LEVELS (1/3)
1
When working in the engine
compartment, ensure that
the windscreen wiper stalk
is in the park position.
Risk of injury.