Renault clio 2001 User manual

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RENAULT recommends

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Brief overview
• Tyre pressures ......................................................................................................... 0.04
• Adjusting the seats and driving position .............................................. 1.10 ¬1.12
• Child restraints .......................................................................................... 1.22 ¬1.26
• Warning lights ............................................................................................ 1.30 ¬1.45
• Horn and headlamp flash ......................................................................... 1.46 ¬1.50
• De-icing/Demisting ................................................................................................. 1.52
• Running in, driving ................................................................................... 2.02 ¬2.10
• Heating/Air conditioning .......................................................................... 3.04 ¬3.09
• Opening the bonnet ............................................................................................... 4.02
• Levels (engine oil, windscreen washer, etc.) ......................................... 4.03 ¬4.10
• Emergency spare wheel ............................................................................ 5.02 ¬5.05
• Practical advice (changing the bulbs, fuses, repairs, troubleshooting) .. 5.02 ¬5.33

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CONTENTS
Sections
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2
3
4
5
6
7
Getting to know your car .....................................................................
Driving ...............................................................................................................
Your comfort .................................................................................................
Maintenance ..................................................................................................
Practical advice ...........................................................................................
Technical specifications ........................................................................
Alphabetical index ....................................................................................

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TYRE PRESSURES WHEN COLD (in bar)
Versions 1.2 1.2 16V 1.4 1.4 16V 1.5 dCi
Type
(see vehicle identification plate) LB0F LB11 LB0B LB03 - LB17
LB0P - LB2A
LB13 - LB2B
LB07
Normal use
•Front 1.9 1.9 2.2 2.3 2.2
• Rear 1.8 1.8 2.2 2.0 2.0
Full load (1)
• Front 2.0 2.0 2.3 2.4 2.3
• Rear 2.0 1.9 2.3 2.1 2.1
Spare wheel 2.0 2.0 2.3 2.4 2.3
Size of wheel rims 5.5 J 14 5.5 J 14 5B13
5.5 B 13 5.5 J 14 5.5 J 14
Tyre sizes 175/65R14 175/65R14 155/80R13 175/70R13
175/65R14 175/65 R14

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Tyre pressures when cold (in bar) (continued)
Tyre safety and use of chains
Refer to the information on tyres in section 5 for advice on tyre maintenance and, depending on the version, the use of
chains.
(1) Special note concerning vehicles used at full load (maximum permissible all-up weight) and towing a trailer
Under these circumstances, the maximum speed must be restricted to 60 mph (100 km/h) and the tyre pressure
increased by 0.2 bar.
Refer to the Weights paragraph in section 6 for more details.

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Section 1: Getting to know your car
Keys ......................................................................................................................................................... 1.02 - 1.03
Doors ..................................................................................................................................................... 1.04 ¬1.06
Engine immobiliser system .............................................................................................................................. 1.07
Head restraint - Seats .......................................................................................................................... 1.08 ¬1.10
Seat belts/Methods of restraint in addition to the front seat belts ................................................. 1.11 ¬1.21
Child safety ........................................................................................................................................... 1.22 ¬1.26
Clock .................................................................................................................................................................. 1.27
Rear view mirrors .................................................................................................................................. 1.28 - 1.29
Driving position ..................................................................................................................................... 1.30 - 1.31
Instruments ........................................................................................................................................... 1.32 ¬1.45
Lighting and external signals ................................................................................................................ 1.46 - 1.47
Headlight beam adjustment .................................................................................................................. 1.48 - 1.49
Horn and headlamp flash ................................................................................................................................ 1.50
Windscreen wipers ........................................................................................................................................... 1.51
De-icing/Demisting ........................................................................................................................................... 1.52
Fuel tank (filling with fuel) .................................................................................................................. 1.53 - 1.54

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KEYS / RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL
1Coded key for ignition switch,
doors and fuel filler cap.
Never leave your car
with the ignition on and
containing a child or an
animal as the child could
start the engine or operate
electrical equipment, for
example electric windows, and
could trap part of its body (neck,
arm, hand...). Risk of serious
injury.
2Plip remote control door locking
unit, ignition key, key for doors
and fuel filler cap.
The plip remote control unit 2is
used to lock and unlock the doors.
It is supplied with power by a
battery which must be replaced
when the battery warning light 3
no longer lights up (refer to the
following paragraph).
Remote control operating
range"
This varies according to the
environment: therefore take care
when handling the remote control
that you do not inadvertently lock
or unlock the doors.
Locking/unlocking the doors
Press the remote control for
approximately one second to lock or
unlock the doors. (Indicator light 3
will light up.)
- The hazard warning lights flash
twice to indicate that the doors
have been locked.
Note: Depending on the vehicle, if
either a door or tailgate is open or
not properly closed or if a rear
interior light remains in the
“continuous lighting” position
(see information on “interior
lights” in section 3), the hazard
warning lights will not flash.
- The hazard warning lights flash
once to indicate that the doors
have been unlocked.

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KEYS / RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL (battery)
Note: On certain cars, if a door is not
opened within approximately
30 seconds of the doors being
unlocked using the remote control,
the doors will lock again
automatically.
Interference
Interference may be caused to the
operation of the remote control by
factors in the immediate vicinity
(external installations or the use of
equipment operating on the same
frequency as the remote control).
If a plip remote control has been
lost or if you need another set of
keys or a plip remote control unit,
contact your Renault Dealer as only
he can help.
• If a remote control unit is
replaced, it will be necessary to
take the car to your Renault dealer
as the car and the unit are needed
together for initialisation.
• It is not possible to use more than
two remote control units for one
car.
• Makesurethebatteriesarealways
in good condition; they have a
service life of approximately two
years.
Replacing the battery
Slide the cover on the remote
control 1.
The batteries can be obtained
from your Renault Dealer. These
batteries should last about two
years.
A delay of 1 second is required
between locking and unlocking
actions.
Replace the battery 2as shown on
the cover.
Note: It is advisable not to touch the
electronic circuit in the key cover
when replacing the battery.

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OPENING THE DOORS
Opening the doors from the
outside
Front: Usethekeytounlockoneof
the front door locks 2. Place your
hand behind the handle 1and pull
it towards you.
Rear: Depending on the version,
opening the driver door opens all
four doors, if not reach inside, raise
the door lock/unlock button 3and
operate the door handle.
Opening the doors from inside
the car
Move handle 4.
Childproof locks
Thesemakeitimpossibleforthe
rear doors to be opened from the
inside. Move lever 5on each door
and check from the inside that both
doors are securely locked.

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LOCKING THE DOORS
Manual locking
Front: From outside the car, use the
key, which will lock all four days
(depending on the version), or from
inside, push down the door
lock/unlock button 1.
Rear:Pressdownknob1in each
door.
Electric central locking
This enables the four doors
and the luggage compartment
to be locked or unlocked
simultaneously.
Press the red spot on switch 2to
lock the doors.
The front door mechanism cannot
be locked if the door is open. If you decide to keep the
doors locked when you are
driving, remember that it
may be more difficult for
those assisting you to gain access to
yourcarintheeventofanemergency.

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AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKING WHEN DRIVING
First decide whether you wish to
activate this function.
To activate it
With the ignition on, press the
central door locking button 1on the
locking side (padlock side) for about
5 seconds, until you hear the beep.
To deactivate it
With the ignition on, press the
central door locking button 1on the
unlocking side (opposite the
padlock) for approx. 5 seconds,
until you hear the beep.
If you decide to keep the
doors locked when you
are driving, remember
that it may be more
difficult for those assisting you
to gain access to your car in the
event of an emergency.
Operating principle
When the car moves off, the system
automatically locks the doors as
soon as a speed of 4 mph (6 km/h) is
attained. The indicator light on
button 1will illuminate.
The door is unlocked
- by opening a front door.
Note: Ifareardoorisopened,it
will automatically be locked again
when the car reaches a speed of
approx. 4 mph (6 km/h).
- by pressing the door unlocking
button 1.
Operating faults
If you note a fault (no automatic
locking, indicator light
incorporated in the button 1does
not illuminate when the doors are
locked...), first check that that all
thedoorsareproperlyclosed.If
they are properly closed correctly,
consult your Renault Dealer.
Also make sure that locking has not
been inadvertently deactivated. If
this is the case, switch the ignition
off and on again and reactivate it as
described above.

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ENGINE IMMOBILISER
Operating principle
The car is automatically protected
afewsecondsafterthekeyis
removed from the ignition.
When the ignition is switched on,
indicator light 1illuminates for a
few seconds and then goes out.
The car has recognised the code and
the engine can be started.
If the car does not recognise the
ignition key code, indicator light 1
will flash continuously and the
engine will not start.
This prevents the car being driven
by anyone not in possession of the
car's coded ignition key.
• Light indicating that the engine
immobiliser is operational.
When the ignition is switched on,
indicator light 1comes on for
approximately three seconds and
then goes out. You can then start
the engine.
•Car protection indicator light
A few seconds after the ignition
has been switched off, indicator
light 1will flash continuously.
The car will not be protected until
the key is removed from the
ignition.
•System malfunction warning
light
If warning light 1continues to
flash or remains illuminated
continuously after the ignition is
switched on, it indicates that the
system is not operating correctly.
If warning light 2flashes when
the car is being driven and is
decelerating or at idling speed, it
indicates that the system is not
operating correctly.
Use the second key (supplied with
the car). If you do not have access to
this, it is essential to call a Renault
Dealer because only dealers in the
Renault network are qualified to
repair the engine immobiliser.
Any unauthorised work
carried out on the engine
immobiliser (computers,
wiring, etc.) could be
dangerous. It must be carried out
by trained Renault network
personnel.

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FRONT HEAD RESTRAINT
• To adjust the height:
Simply slide it up.
•To remove the head restraint:
Press the tabs Aand Bof the head
restraint guides.
•To replace the head restraint:
Insert the rods into the sleeves,
with the notches to the front, and
lower the head restraint to the
desired height.
The head restraint is
important for safety. Ensure
that it is in place and in the
correct position. The
distance between your head and the
head restraint should be as small as
possible. The top of your head
should be in line with the top of the
head restraint.

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REAR HEAD RESTRAINT
To adjust the height
Simply slide it up.
To remove
Press the tabs Aand Bof the head
restraint guides.
To refit the head restraint
Insert the rods into the sleeves, with
the notches to the front, and lower
the head restraint to the desired
height.
Adjustment of the rear centre
head restraint
• To adjust the height:
Simply slide it up.
•To remove the head restraint:
Press the tabs Aand Bof the head
restraint guides.
•To replace the head restraint:
Insert the rods into the sleeves,
with the notches to the front, and
lower the head restraint to the
desired height.
Storage position
When completely lowered, the
head restraint is in the storage
position: it must not be used when a
passenger is sitting in the rear centre
seat.
The head restraint is
important for safety.
Ensure that it is in place
and in the correct
position. The distance between
your head and the head restraint
should be as small as possible.
The top of your head should be
in line with the top of the head
restraint.

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FRONT SEATS
To move forwards or backwards
Lift lever 2to unlock the seat.
Release the lever in the required
position and ensure the seat is
locked in place.
To raise or lower the driver's seat
Move lever 1.
To tilt the seatback
Turn the wheel 3and tilt the
seatback to the desired position.
For safety reasons, only
adjust the seats when the
car is stationary.

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SEAT BELTS
Always wear your seat belt when
travelling in your car. You must also
comply with the local legislation in
the particular country you are in.
Before driving off:
- First ensure that your driving
position is correct.
- Then adjust your seat belt to
provide maximum protection.
Adjusting your driving position
•Sit with your back firmly against
the seatback.
This is essential to ensure that
your lumbar vertebrae are in the
correct position.
•Adjust the distance between the
seat and the pedals.
Your seat should be as far back as
possible while still allowing you
to depress the clutch pedal fully.
The seatback should be adjusted
so that your arms are slightly bent
when you hold the steering wheel.
•Adjust the position of your head
restraint.
For maximum safety your head
should be as close as possible to
the head restraint.
•Adjusttheheightoftheseat.
This adjustment allows you to
select the seat position which
offers you the best possible vision.
•Adjust the position of the steering
wheel.
It is advisable not to tilt the
seatback too far back to
ensure correct operation of
the seat belts.
Make sure the seatback is
correctly locked in position.
Youareadvisednottoput
anything on the floor in the
driver's footwell under heavy
braking asit could slide under
the pedals and prevent their safe
operation.
Incorrectly adjusted seat
belts may cause injuries in
the event of an accident.
Even pregnant women
should wear a seat belt. In this case,
ensure that the lap belt is not
exerting too much pressure on the
abdomen.

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SEAT BELTS (continued)
Adjusting the seat belts
Sit with your back firmly against the
seatback.
The shoulder strap 1should be as
close to the base of the neck as
possible but not on it.
The lap strap 2should be held
firmly over the thighs and against
the pelvis.
Thebeltshouldbewornsothatitis
as close to the body as possible, i.e.
avoid wearing heavy clothing,
having bulky objects under the belts
or reclining the seatback
excessively, etc.
Adjusting the front seat belt
shoulder strap height
Press button 6to select the position
you require so that the shoulder
strap 1is worn as described above.
Make sure that the belt is locked in
position correctly once it has been
adjusted.
To fasten
Unwind the belt slowly and
smoothly and ensure the buckle 4
locks into the housing 3(check it is
locked by pulling on the buckle 4).
If the belt jams, allow it to run back
before attempting to unwind it
again.
If your belt becomes completely
jammed:
- Pull the belt slowly but firmly so
that just over an inch (3 cm)
unwinds.
- Then allow the belt to rewind
automatically.
- Unwind it again.
- If the problem persists, consult
your Renault Dealer.
Unlocking
Press button 3on catch 5.Thebelt
will rewind itself.
Guide the buckle to help the
operation.

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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS
These are:
OSeat belt pretensioners.
OForce limiter.
OAir bags for driver and front
passenger.
Thesesystemsareprovidedtoact
independently or together when the
car is subjected to a frontal impact.
There are three possibilities,
depending on the force of the
impact:
- protection is provided by the belt
only;
- the pretensioner is triggered to
rectify belt position and take up
play in the belt;
- if the air bag and force limiter are
triggered, they provide additional
protection in the event of the most
severe impact.
OSide air bags are provided to
activate in the event of a severe
side impact.
Frontseatbeltpretensioners
This system is only operational
when the ignition is switched on.
If the car is subject to a severe
frontal impact, piston 1
immediately retracts the seat belt
buckle pulling the seat belt tight
against the body and thereby
improving its efficiency.
• Have the entire restraint
system checked following
an accident.
• No work whatsoever may be
performed on the pretensioner
system (computer, wiring, etc.).
• Only qualified Renault Network
personnel may work on the
pretensioner system to prevent
incorrect triggering of the system
which may cause injury.
• The electric trigger system may
only be tested by a specially
trained technician using special
equipment.
• When scrapping your car,
contact your Renault Dealer for
disposal of the gas generator.