Renault Clio 2004 User manual

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Driver's handbook – 82 00 492 669 – NU 747-1 – 11/2004 – Edition anglaise

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has chosen ELF
For all
engines
Petrol engines,
all types
For all
engines
Manual gearbox
Automatic gearbox
ELF EXCELLIUM LDX 5W-40 ACEA A3 / B3 / B4
Optimum performance and maximum protection in the most severe conditions
All types of driving
ELF EVOLUTION SXR 5W-40 ACEA A3 / B3 / B4
Optimum performance
All types of driving
ELF EVOLUTION SXR 5W-30 ACEA A5 / B5
Fuel economy, engine protection and respect for the environment.
All types of driving
ELF COMPETITION ST 10W-40 ACEA A3 / B3 / B4
ELF TURBO DIESEL 10W-40 ACEA B3 / B4
Other RENAULT approved lubricants for normal use.
TRANSELF TRJ 75W-80 API GL5
RENAULTMATIC D3 Syn DEXRON III
RENAULT recommends approved ELF lubricants.
When topping up or changing the oil, we recommend you use the original lubricants.
Consult your RENAULT Dealer or visit the site www.lubricants.elf.com

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WelcometoyournewRENAULT
This driver’s handbook contains the information necessary:
• to enable you to get to know your RENAULT, to use it to the best advantage and to benefit from all the latest technical
developments which are incorporated into it.
• to ensure that it always gives the best performance by following the simple, but comprehensive advice concerning regular
maintenance.
• 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 familiarise yourself with the information and guidelines it
contains about the vehicle and its innovative features. If certain points are still unclear, the technicians in our Network will
be only too pleased to provide you with any additional information you may require.
The following symbol will help you when reading this handbook:
To indicate a hazard, danger or safety advice.
The description of the models given in this handbook is based on the technical specifications at the time of writing. This
handbook covers all equipment (both standard and optional) available for these models, but whether or not this is fitted
to the vehicle depends on the version, options selected and the country in which the vehicle is sold.
This handbook may also contain information about items of equipment to be introduced later in the model year.
Enjoy driving your new RENAULT.
Copying or translation, in part or in full, is forbidden unless prior written permission has been obtained from RENAULT, 92100 Billancourt 2004.

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Brief overview
•Tyre pressures ......................................................................................................... 0.04
•RENAULT key/card ................................................................................... 1.02 ➟1.10
•Adjusting the seats and the driver's position ........................................ 1.18 ➟1.25
•Child restraints .......................................................................................... 1.34 ➟1.49
•Warning lights (instrument panel) ........................................................... 1.54 ➟1.82
•Starting/stopping the engine ...................................................................... 2.04 - 2.09
•Driving ........................................................................................................ 2.02 ➟2.49
Tyre Pressure Monitor .......................................................................... 2.18 ➟2.20
Electronic Stability Program: ESP ......................................................... 2.21 - 2.22
Traction control: ASR ............................................................................. 2.23 - 2.24
Emergency brake assist ..................................................................................... 2.27
Cruise control/Speed limiter ............................................................... 2.28 ➟2.35
•Parking proximity sensor ........................................................................... 2.48 - 2.49
•Heating/air conditioning ........................................................................... 3.02 ➟3.17
•Bonnet/maintenance .................................................................................. 4.02 ➟4.14
•Practical advice (changing bulbs, fuses, breakdown,
operating faults) ......................................................................................... 5.02 ➟5.39
•Emergency spare wheel ............................................................................ 5.02 ➟5.04

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CONTENTS
Sections
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Getting to know your vehicle ............................................................
Driving ...............................................................................................................
Your comfort .................................................................................................
Maintenance ..................................................................................................
Practical advice ...........................................................................................
Technical specifications ........................................................................
Alphabetical index ....................................................................................

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TYRE PRESSURES (in bar or kg per cm2when cold)
Tyre sizes 165/65 R15 81 T
185/60 R15 84 H 195/50 R16 88 V 185/60 R15 88 H
Wheel sizes 5.5 J 15
6J15 6.5 J 16 6 J 15
Non-motorway use
•Front 2.2 2.4 2.3
•Rear 2 2.2 2
Motorway use (1)
•Front 2.3 2.5 2.4
•Rear 2 2.2 2
Emergency spare wheel 2.3 2.5 2.4
Vehicles fitted with tyre pressure monitor
All tyre pressures must be increased by 0.2 bar.
Tyre safety and use of snow chains
Refer to information on Tyres in Section 5 for information on maintenance and, depending on the version, the conditions under
which chains may be fitted to the vehicle.
(1) Special note concerning vehicles used under full load (Maximum Permissible All-Up Weight) and towing a trailer.
Themaximumspeedmustbelimitedto60 mph (100 km/h) and the tyre pressure increased by 0.2 bar.
Refer to the information on the “Weights”in Section 6.

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TYRE PRESSURES (in psi when cold)
Tyre sizes 165/65 R15 81 T
185/60 R15 84 H 195/50 R16 88 V 185/60 R15 88 H
Wheel sizes 5.5 J 15
6J15 6.5 J 16 6 J 15
Non-motorway use
•Front 323533
•Rear 29 32 29
Motorway use (1)
•Front 333635
•Rear 29 32 29
Emergency spare wheel 33 36 35
Vehicles fitted with tyre pressure monitor
All tyre pressures must be increased by 3 PSI.
Tyre safety and use of snow chains
Refer to information on Tyres in Section 5 for information on maintenance and, depending on the version, the conditions under
which chains may be fitted to the vehicle.
(1) Special note concerning vehicles used under full load (Maximum Permissible All-Up Weight) and towing a trailer.
Themaximumspeedmustbelimitedto60 mph (100 km/h) and the tyre pressure increased by 3psi.
Refer to the information on the “Weights”in Section 6.

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Section 1: Getting to know your vehicle
Key/Radio frequency remote control unit: general information, use, deadlocking ....................... 1.02 ➟1.04
RENAULT Cards: general information, use, deadlocking ................................................................ 1.05 ➟1.10
Doors ..................................................................................................................................................... 1.11 ➟1.15
RAID (RENAULT Anti-Intruder Device) ......................................................................................................... 1.16
Engine immobiliser ........................................................................................................................................... 1.17
Headrests - Seats .................................................................................................................................. 1.18 ➟1.21
Seat belts ............................................................................................................................................... 1.22 ➟1.25
Additional restraint systems ............................................................................................................... 1.26 ➟1.32
to front seat belts .............................................................................................................. 1.26 ➟1.29
to rear seat belts ............................................................................................................................ 1.30
lateral .............................................................................................................................................. 1.31
Child safety ........................................................................................................................................... 1.33 ➟1.49
Driver's position ................................................................................................................................... 1.50 ➟1.53
Instrument panel .................................................................................................................................. 1.54 ➟1.82
Trip computer and Warning System .............................................................................................. 1.70 ➟1.82
Information display .......................................................................................................................................... 1.83
Clock and external temperature ........................................................................................................... 1.84 - 1.85
Steering wheel .................................................................................................................................................. 1.86
Door mirrors ........................................................................................................................................... 1.87 - 1.88
Audible and visible signals ............................................................................................................................. 1.89
Lighting and external signalling ......................................................................................................... 1.90 ➟1.94
Headlight beam adjustment ............................................................................................................................. 1.95
Wipers / washers ................................................................................................................................. 1.96 ➟1.98
Fuel tank (filling with fuel) ................................................................................................................ 1.99 - 1.100

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KEY / RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL: general information
Radio frequency remote control
1- Locking all doors and the
tailgate.
2- Unlocking all doors and the
tailgate.
3- Driver's door and ignition key.
4- Locking / Unlocking the tailgate
only (for remote control units
with three buttons).
Radio frequency remote control
range
This varies according to the
environment. It is therefore
important when handling the
remote control to ensure that you do
not lock or unlock the vehicle by
inadvertently pressing the buttons.
Interference
The presence of certain objects
(metal objects, mobile telephones,
or an area with strong
electromagnetic radiation, etc.)
close to the key may create
interference and affect the operation
of the system.
Driver's responsibility
Never leave the vehicle
unattended with the key
in the ignition if
there is a child (or animal) in the
vehicle. There is a risk that they
could start the engine or operate
electrical equipment such as the
electric windows and trap part of
their body (neck, arms, hands,
etc.).
Risk of serious injury.
If you lose your keys or need
another set of keys (or a remote
control unit), contact your
RENAULT Dealer.
•It will be necessary to take the
vehicle to your RENAULT Dealer
if you need to replace a key
because both the vehicle and all
the keys are needed to initialise
the system.
•No more than four remote
control units may be used for one
vehicle.
If the remote control unit will not
operate:
Make sure that the batteries are
always in good condition - they last
for approximately two years.
In this case, refer to the information
on the radio frequency remote
control batteries in Section 5

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KEY / RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL: use
Unlocking the doors
Press unlocking button 2.
Unlocking is indicated by one flash
of the hazard warning lights and the
side repeaters.
Special notes (for some countries):
- pressing button 2once opens only
the driver's door,
- pressing button 2twice in
succession unlocks the other
doors.
Locking the doors
Press locking button 1.
The indicator lights and hazard
warning lights flash twice to
indicate that the doors have been
locked:
If a door (or the tailgate) is opened
or not properly closed, the doors
and tailgate will quickly lock then
unlock without the hazard warning
lights or indicator lights flashing.
Unlocking / Locking the tailgate
only (for certain countries)
Press button 4to unlock or lock the
luggage compartment.
The hazard warning lights and side
indicators flash once to indicate
unlocking if the vehicle doors are
locked.
The hazard warning lights and side
indicators flash twice to indicate
that the tailgate is locked if the
vehicle doors are locked.
Note: the key buttons are inactive
when the engine is running.

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KEY / RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL: deadlocking
Deadlocking the doors and
tailgate (for some countries)
This allows you to lock the doors
and luggage compartment and to
prevent the doors from being
opened with the interior handles
(by breaking the window and then
trying to open the doors from the
inside).
To activate deadlocking
Press button 1twice in quick
succession.
The indicator lights and hazard
warning lights flash five times to
indicate that the doors have been
locked:
Never use deadlocking if
someone is still inside the
vehicle.

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RENAULT CARDS: general information
RENAULT Card
1- Unlocking the doors and
tailgate.
2- Locking all doors and luggage
compartment.
3- Locking/unlocking the luggage
compartment.
4-Emergencykey.
The RENAULT Card is used for:
- locking/unlocking the doors and
luggage compartment (doors,
luggage compartment) and the
fuel filler flap (refer to the
following pages);
- for starting the engine, refer to the
information on Starting the
engine in Section 2.
Battery life
It is supplied by a battery which
should be replaced when the
“Change card battery”message
appears on the instrument panel
(refer to the information on
“RENAULT Card: battery”in
Section 5).
Range of the RENAULT Card
This varies according to the
environment. It is therefore
important to take care when
handling the RENAULT Card that
you do not lock or unlock the doors
by inadvertently pressing the
buttons.
Advice
Do not keep your RENAULT Card
in a place where it could be
damaged accidentally, such as in a
back pocket where you might sit on
it.
Driver's responsibility
Never leave your vehicle
with the RENAULT Card
inside and never leave a
child (or a pet) unsupervised. With
thecardinthereader,itwouldbe
possible to start the engine or
operate electrical equipment such
astheelectricwindowsandthere
is a risk that they may trap part of
their body (neck, arms, hands, etc.).
Risk of serious injury.

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RENAULT CARDS: general information (continued)
Integrated emergency key 4or
separate emergency key 5
(depending on the vehicle)
It is only used in exceptional
circumstances. It locks or unlocks
the left-hand side door if the
RENAULT Card does not work:
- vehicle located in a zone of high
electromagnetic radiation,
- use of devices using the same
frequency as the card,
- drain on the RENAULT Card
battery, flat battery, etc.
For instructions on how to use the
emergency key, see the information
on “Locking and unlocking the
doors”.
Once you have entered the vehicle
with the emergency key, insert the
RENAULT Card into the card
reader in order to start the vehicle.
Replacement, need for an
additional RENAULT Card
If you lose your RENAULT Card or
require another, you can obtain one
from your Dealer.
If a RENAULT Card is replaced, it
willbenecessarytotakethe
vehicle and all RENAULT Cards to
your RENAULT Dealer to initialise
the system.
You can use up to four RENAULT
Cards per vehicle.
Faulty RENAULT Card.
Always make sure the battery is in
good condition; they have a service
life of approximately two years.
Refer to the information on the
“RENAULT Card batteries”in
Section 5.

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RENAULT CARD: remote control use
Unlocking the doors
Press unlocking button 1.
The hazard warning lights and side
mounted indicators flash once to
indicate unlocking.
Locking the doors
Press the locking button 2.
The side repeaters and hazard
warning lights flash twice to
indicate that the doors have been
locked:
- if a door or the luggage
compartment is open or not
properly shut, or if a RENAULT
Card is still in the reader, the doors
and luggage compartment quickly
lock then unlock and the hazard
warning lights and side indicators
do not flash.
Unlocking/locking the luggage
compartment only
Press button 3to unlock or lock the
luggage compartment.
The hazard warning lights and side
indicators flash once to indicate
unlocking if the vehicle doors are
locked.
The hazard warning lights and side
indicators flash twice to indicate
that the tailgate is locked if the
vehicle doors are locked.
Note: the card buttons are inactive
when the engine is running.

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RENAULT CARD: use in hands-free mode
RENAULT CARD: use in
hands-free mode
In addition to the remote control
functions, and without handling
(hands-free mode), this allows:
- the doors and tailgate and the fuel
filler flap to be unlocked/locked if
the card is within access zone 1,
- the engine to be started when the
card is inside the passenger
compartment (refer to the
information on Starting the engine
in Section 2).
Unlocking the doors and
luggage compartment
Walk up to your vehicle carrying
your RENAULT Card.
As soon as you place your hand on
the door handle 2all the vehicle's
doors will unlock. When you press
the tailgate button 3, only the
tailgate will unlock.
Unlocking is indicated by one flash
of the hazard warning lights and the
side repeaters. Never leave your vehicle
with the RENAULT Card
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RENAULT CARD: use in hands-free mode (continued)
Locking the doors and luggage
compartment
Holding the RENAULT Card and
with the doors and luggage
compartment closed, press the
button 4locatedononeofthe
handles 2or the button 5on the
luggage compartment.
Thesideindicatorsandhazard
warning lights flash twice to
indicate that the doors have locked.
Note: the RENAULT Card must be
within the vehicle's access zone for
locking with the buttons to be
possible.
If a door or the tailgate is open or not
properly shut, or if a RENAULT
Card is present in the reader, the
doors or tailgate lock then quickly
unlock and the hazard warning
lights and side repeaters indicators
do not flash.
If you wish to check that the doors
are locked after locking with the
RENAULT Card or the buttons on
the handles, you have
approximately three seconds to try
the door handles without unlocking
them.
After this delay, the Hands-Free
mode is activated once again, and
any movement of the handle will
unlock the doors.
Driver's responsibility
Never leave your vehicle
with the RENAULT Card
inside and never leave a
child (or a pet) unsupervised.
There is a risk that they could
start the engine or operate
electrical equipment (electric
windows)andtrappartoftheir
body (neck, arms, hands, etc.).
Risk of serious injury.

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RENAULT CARD: deadlocking
Deadlocking the doors and
tailgate (for some countries)
This allows you to lock the doors
and luggage compartment and to
prevent the doors from being
opened with the interior handles
(by breaking the window and then
trying to open the doors from the
inside).
To activate deadlocking
Vehicles equipped with electric
windows on the rear doors:
- press button 2twice in quick
succession.
-orpresstheexteriordoorhandle
buttons or the luggage
compartment badge twice in quick
succession.
The hazard warning lights flash five
times to indicate locking.
Never use deadlocking if
someone is still inside the
vehicle.

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OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOORS
Opening the doors from the
outside
Once the vehicle has been unlocked
using either the remote control, the
key or the RENAULT Card, pull
handle 1.
Opening the doors from the
inside
Pull handle 2.
Lights on warning buzzer
If you have turned off the ignition
and left the lights switched on an
alarm will sound when a door is
opened.
Door/tailgate open reminder
If a door or the tailgate is open or not
properly closed, a warning light
along with (depending on the
vehicle) the “Door open”or
“Luggage compartment open”
message will appear on the
instrument panel as soon as the
vehicle reaches a speed of
approximately 4 mph (7 km/h).
Card reminder buzzer
Abeepwillletyouknowifyou
have left the card in the reader when
you open the driver's door, and the
“Remove card”message will appear
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OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOORS (continued)
Child safety
Vehicles fitted with switch 3with
integrated indicator light
Press switch 3to inhibit operation
of the rear electric windows and
opening of the rear doors from the
inside.
The indicator light built into the
switch lights up to confirm that the
doors are locked.
If there is a fault, you will
hear a beep and the
integrated indicator light
will not light up.
Rear door locking must be
reactivated following
disconnection of the battery
by pressing switch 3.
Safety of rear occupants
The driver can inhibit
operation of the rear
electric windows and doors
by pressing switch 3on the side
with the icon.
Driver's responsibility
Never leave your vehicle with the
key in the ignition or the card
inside if there is a child (or animal)
in the vehicle. With the key in the
ignition it would be possible to
operate the electric windows and
there is a risk that a child or animal
may be seriously injured (by
trapping his or her neck, arm,
hand, etc.). If something gets
trapped, reverse the direction of
travel as soon as possible by
pressing the relevant switch.
Other cases
To make it impossible for the rear
doors to be opened from the inside,
move lever 4on each door and
check from the inside that the doors
are securely locked.