Renault 2013 Clio Cup User manual

B. PRESENTATION
2013 USER MANUAL

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B PRESENTATION
CONTENTS
B PRESENTATION 2
B.1 IDENTIFICATION 4
B.1.1 ROLL CAGE 4
B.1.2 CHASSIS NUMBER 4
B.1.3 HOLOGRAMS 5
B.1.4 MARKINGS 5
B.2 DIMENSIONS 6
B.3 CAPACITIES 7
B.4 GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS 8
B.5 HANDLING 9
B.5.1 LIFTING 9
B.5.2 TOWING 9
B.6 USING THE CAR 10
B.6.1 FACIA SWITCH PANEL : XAP SWT98 10
B.6.2 STEERING WHEEL SWITCH PANEL : XAP STER98 11
B.6.3 DASHBOARD: COSWORTH ICD 01D-032954-RST 12
B.6.3.1 P AGES 12
B.6.3.1.1 D RIVER PAGE 1 : R ACE P AGE 12
B.6.3.1.2 D RIVER PAGE 2 : QUALIFICATION PAGE 13
B.6.3.1.3 D RIVER PAGE 3 : CIRCUIT MAP PAGE 14
B.6.3.1.4 D IAGNOTIC PAGE 1 : E NGINE DIAGNOSTIC 14
B.6.3.1.5 D IAGNOSTIC P AGE 2 : G EARBOX DIAGNOSTIC 16
B.6.3.1.6 D IAGNOSTIC P AGE 3 : B RAKE / C ASSIS DIAGNOSTIC 17
B.6.3.1.7 D IAGNOSTIC P AGE 4 : CBNT DIAGNOSTIC ( PAGE 1/2 : S TATUS ) 17
B.6.3.1.8 D IAGNOSTIC P AGE 5 : CBNT DIAGNOSTIC ( PAGE 1/2 : S TATES ) 18
B.6.3.2 C HANGING PAGES 19
B.6.3.3 L EDS / SHIFTLIGHTS 19
B.6.3.4 A LARMS DISPLAYED ON THE DASHBOARD 20
B.6.3.4.1 M AIN ALARMS (C ATEGORY A) 20
B.6.3.4.2 S ECONDARY ALARMS (C ATEGORY B) 21
B.6.3.4.3 A LARMS AND T RES OLD 21
B.6.4 BASIC PROCEDURES 22
B.6.4.1 P OWER - UP 22
B.6.4.2 S TARTING 22
B.6.4.3 T URNING OFF THE ENGINE 23
B.6.4.4 S WITCHING OFF THE POWER SUPPLY 23
B.6.4.5 C HANGING GEARS 23
B.6.4.6 P IT LIMITER 23
B.6.4.7 C ONTROLLING THE RAIN LIGHT 24
B.6.4.8 R ESETTING THE CHASSIS SENSORS 25

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B.6.5
ADJUSTING THE DRIVING POSITION 26
B.6.5.1 A DJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL 26
B.6.5.2 A DJUSTING THE SEAT 26
B.6.6 VENTILATION 27
B.7 SAFETY EQUIPMENT 28
B.7.1 FIRE EXTINGUISHER 28
B.7.2 CIRCUIT BREAKER 31
B.7.3 OTHER SAFETY EQUIPMENT 31
B.7.4 PASSENGER SEAT 32
B.8 BALLAST 32
B.9 APPENDI 33
B.9.1 LIST OF MARKED PARTS 33
B.9.2 REPLACEMENT OF MECHANICAL COMPONENTS 35

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B.1 IDENTIFICATION
B.1.1 ROLL CAGE
The roll cage is directly welded to the chassis
The roll cage plate is located on the left windscreen reinforcement tube
It features the following information:
Model : CLIO CUP
Serial number : xxx
The manufacturer plate “RENAULT SPORT” is located on the rear transversal tube
The roll cage is homologated by the Automobile Sport French Federation :
FFSA (Federation Française du Sport Automobile)
B.1.2CHASSIS NUMBER
The chassis number is engraved on the passenger side of the centre crossmember.
Type
Year
Serial N°

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NOTE : The chassis number must correspond to the roll cage number. These 2 parts are
indissociable. It is strictly forbidden to change them separately.
 The non respect of this rule is a technical non conformity
B.1.3HOLOGRAMS
The bodywork parts and certain mechanical
components are identified using embossed
hologram disks (see Appendix/List of
marked parts).
The wording “NO PAINT ” indicates you
must not paint over the hologram under any
circumstances.
The presence of the holograms is
mandatory. The absence of hologram(s)
may be regarded as technical non-
compliance and event organizers may
require that the part(s) in question be
replaced.
B.1.4 MARKINGS
Certain mechanical components are
identified using an engraving (see
Appendix/List of marked parts).
An engraving is proof that the part is
genuine, but does not confirm that it
complies with regulations.
The absence of engraving(s) may be
regarded as technical non-compliance and
event organizers may require that the
part(s) in question be replaced.
Supplier engraving examples :
Renault Sport engraving :

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B.2 DIMENSIONS
Overall length (mm) 4090
Overall height on roof hatch (mm) 1429
Overall width (mm)
(Rearview mirror - front and rear mudguard) 1945 - 1732 - 1726
Wheel base (mm) 2576
Front track (at axle) – middle of the tyre (mm) 1550
Rear track (at axle) – middle of the tyre (mm) 1520
Total weight (without fuel) (kg) 1065
Front/rear split [%] 63/37

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B.3 CAPACITIES
REGULATIONS / RECOMMENDATIONS
Capacity Characteristics Comments
Fuel tank
42L
•Free practice or private testing: SP 98
grade unleaded
•Events: see technical regulations
Tolerance:
-0L/+1.5L
Engine lubricant
4.0L : engine
(4.2L with the
oil filter)
Elf E CELLIUM NF 5W40 See technical
regulations
Gearbox lubricant
Casing : 1.3L
(1.5L with the
cooling circuit)
ELF HT 755 or
Motul Gear Competition
(SADEV preconisation )
80 W 140
75W140
See technical
regulations
Coolant
6.5L Glaceol RX Type D free
Front/rear brake
fluid
<800mL CASTROL SRF See technical
regulations
The use of :
•Elf Excelcium 5W40 engine oil
•CASTROL SRF brake fluid
are mandatory (refer to technical regulations).
You are free to use alternatives for all other fluids, but they must comply with the
characteristics specified above.
All brand new cars are delivered with
TOTAL SP98 grade unleaded : 10L
Elf Excellium NF 5w40 engine oil
CASTROL SRF brake fluid
ELF HTX 755 gearbox oil

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B.4 GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
Description Dimensions
SCx 0.869
Front SCz 0.024
Rear SCz -0.08
Total SCz 0.016
Recommanded dry setup : See Chapter E- C ASSIS
Front ground clearance at standstill (MICHELIN tyre) 120mm
Rear ground clearance at standstill (MICHELIN tyre) 220mm
Front camber at standstill (deg . min) -3°30’
Rear camber at standstill (deg . min) -2°0’
Tyre radius under load (400kg)
MICHELIN S9D : 200kph / 0°camber / inflate press 1.9b
DUNLOP A46D : 200kph / 1° camber/ inflate press 2.1b
291mm
305mm
Vertical stiffness of front/rear tyre
MICHELIN S9D
DUNLOP A46D
320 N/mm
290 N/mm
Front/rear tyre dimension
MICHELIN S9D
DUNLOP A46D
20/61-17
21/62-17
Front/rear wheel dimensions 8’’ x 17’’
Front unsprung mass per ¼ of vehicle 53kg
Rear unsprung mass per ¼ of vehicle 40.5kg
Front sprung mass per ¼ of vehicle
(1160kg : total race weight) 370kg
Rear sprung mass per ¼ of vehicle
(1160kg : total race weight) 210kg
Engine power 162kW (220bhp) [6,000rpm]
Max. engine speed 6,500rpm
Max. engine torque 270N.m (27.5m.kg)
[2,500 to 5,500rpm]
Front camber variation
Variation in front roll centre
Front wheel alignment variation at compression
Front wheel alignment variation at rebound
See section E-C ASSIS
Front shock absorber / wheel installation kinematics ratio 1.03
Rear camber variation
Variation in rear roll centre
Rear wheel alignment variation at compression
Rear wheel alignment variation at rebound
See section E-C ASSIS
Rear shock absorber / wheel installation kinematics ratio 1.04

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B.5 HANDLING
B.5.1 LIFTING
The vehicle has to be raised at the front and rear using a jack.
The jack must be positioned beneath the pad provided (in Yellow on the following
picture)
B.5.2 TOWING
The vehicle may be towed from the front or the rear using the strap provided :
When not used, the strap is tucked in the bumper When not used, the strap is completely tucked
CAUTION : minimimum 1cm must be outside to pull it in the front bumper behind the genuine cover.
REAR
FRONT

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B.6 USING THE CAR
B.6.1 FACIA SWITCH PANEL : XAP SWT98
1 – Power supply
2 push buttons ON/OFF
2 – Ignition
1 switch ON/OFF
3 – Starter excitation
1 push button
4 – Fuel pump override
1 push button
5 – Rear Rain light
1 switch ON/OFF
6 – Engine Map
1 switch DRY/WET
7 – Reset :
1 push button
8 – Heating :
1 switch ON/OFF
9 – Fire extinguisher
1 push button
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