Renault Clio Owners Manual 2000

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the driver'shandbook

ELF EVOLUTION SXR 5W30


Renault recommends

ENGINEPetrol : 1.2, 1.4, 1.4 16V

1.6, 1.6 16V, 2.0 16VDiesel : 1.9 D, 1.9 dTi

MANUAL GEARBOXAUTOMATIC GEARBOX

POWER STEERINGBRAKE FLUID

For all petrol engines (except 2.0 16V), LPG, multi-valve, and all uses (urban,main roads, motorways).

This lubricant allows you to save fuel while at the same time protectingthe environmentOther types of Renault approved lubricants may be usedfor petrol or diesel engines:ELF EXCELLIUM 5W40ELF COMPETITION ST 10W40ELF TURBO DIESEL 10W40ELF PRESTIGRADE TS 15W40ELF PRESTIGRADE DIESEL 15W40

TRANSELF TRJ 75W80RENAULTMATIC D3 SYNRENAULTMATIC D2FRELUB 650 DOT4

All uses (2.0 16V recommended)

Normal use

Flexible driving

All typesAll typesAll typesAll types

ELF recommends its Renault approved lubricants. For more information, go to www.elf-lub.com


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Brief overview

Tyre inflation pressures .................................................................................. 0.04 - 0.05

Adjusting the seats and driving position ................................................... 1.11 1.14Child restraints .............................................................................................. 1.24 1.30Tell-tale lights ................................................................................................ 1.36 1.49Audible and visible signals ......................................................................... 1.55 1.58De-icing/Demisting ..................................................................................................... 1.61

Running in, driving ...................................................................................... 2.02 2.14Heating/Air conditioning ............................................................................. 3.04 3.14Opening the bonnet ................................................................................................... 4.02

Levels (engine oil, windscreen washer, etc.) ............................................. 4.03 4.12Emergency spare wheel ................................................................................ 5.02 5.05Practical advice (changing the bulbs, fuses, repairs,operating incidents) ..................................................................................... 5.02 5.34


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C O N T E N T SSections

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Getting to know your car .....................................................................

Driving ...............................................................................................................

Your comfort .................................................................................................

Maintenance ..................................................................................................

Practical advice ...........................................................................................

Technical specifications ........................................................................

Alphabetical index ....................................................................................


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Tyre inflation pressures when cold (in bar)

Versions 1.2 1.4 - 1.6 16V1.9 - 1.9 dTi1.4 16V

1.6 2.0 16V

Types(see vehicle identification plate)

B/C/SB0AB/C/SB0F

B/CB0C-B/C/SB0EB/C/B0G-CB0HB/CB0J-B/CB0N

SB0R-B/CB0S-CB0TB/C/SB0U-B/C/SB0V

B/CB0DB/CB0L-B/CB0P

CB0M

Normal use Front 2.0 2.2 2.3 2.3

Rear 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.1

Full load (1) Front 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.3

Rear 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1

Emergency spare wheel Identical to the four standard wheels 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.3

For temporary use (2) 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2

Wheel sizes 5 B 13 - 5.5 J 14 - 6 J 14 - 7 J 15

Tyredimensions

165/70 R 13 T - 165/60 R 14 T - 165/65 R 14 T - 175/70 R 13 T - 175/60 R 14 T175/65 R 14 T - 185/60 R 14 H - 195/50 R 15


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Tyre inflation pressures when cold (in bar) (continued)

Tyre safety and use of chainsRefer to the paragraph Tyres in section 5 for information on maintenance and, depending on the version, the conditionsunder which chains may be fitted to the vehicle.

Special points relating to the 2.0 litre 16V versionThis vehicle is equipped with wheels which cannot be fitted with chains. If you wish to fit chains, it is essential to usespecific equipment. Consult your Renault Dealer.

(1) Special note concerning vehicles used at full load (maximum permissible all-up weight and weight towed) and towinga vehicle:The maximum speed must be limited to 60 mph (100 km/h) and the tyre inflation pressure increased by 0.2 bar.Refer to the information on weights in section 6 for more details.

(2) Wheel size: 3J14; tyre dimension: 105/70 R14


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Section 1: Getting to know your car

Keys - Remote control ........................................................................................................................... 1.02 - 1.03Doors ....................................................................................................................................................... 1.04 - 1.05Automatic locking of doors, etc. when driving ............................................................................................. 1.06Engine immobiliser ................................................................................................................................ 1.07 - 1.08Head restraints - Seats ......................................................................................................................... 1.09 1.12Seat belts/Methods of restraint in addition to front seat belts ........................................................ 1.13 1.23Child safety ........................................................................................................................................... 1.24 1.30Clock and external temperature ...................................................................................................................... 1.31Drivers layout ...................................................................................................................................... 1.32 1.35Instrument panel .................................................................................................................................. 1.36 1.52

On-board computer .......................................................................................................................... 1.50 1.52Rear view mirrors .................................................................................................................................. 1.53 - 1.54Steering wheel .................................................................................................................................................. 1.54External lighting and signals .............................................................................................................. 1.55 1.58Headlight beam adjustment .................................................................................................................. 1.57 - 1.58Windscreen wipers ................................................................................................................................ 1.59 - 1.60De-icing/demisting ............................................................................................................................................ 1.61Audible and visible signals ............................................................................................................................. 1.62Fuel tank (filling with fuel) .................................................................................................................. 1.63 - 1.64

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KEYS

1 Remote control coded ignitionkey, key for doors and fuel fillercap.

If there is a child (or animal) in the car, never leave it unattended withthe key in the ignition. With the key in the ignition it would bepossible to operate electrical equipment such as the window risersand there is a risk that the child may be seriously injured (by trappinghis or her neck, arm, hand, etc.).


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RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL DOOR LOCKINGThe plip remote control 1 locks andunlocks the doors.

It is supplied with power by abattery which has to be replacedwhen the battery tell-tale light 2 nolonger illuminates. (Refer to theinformation on the radio frequencyremote control batteries.)

Locking/unlocking the doorsPress the remote control forapproximately one second to lock orunlock the doors. (Tell-tale light 2will illuminate.)- The hazard warning lights flashtwice to indicate that the doorshave been locked.

Note: Depending on the vehicle, ifeither a door or tailgate is open ornot properly closed or if a rearinterior light remains in thecontinuous lighting position(see information on interiorlights in section 3), the hazardwarning lights will not flash.

- The hazard warning lights flashonce to indicate that the doorshave been unlocked.

The range within which theremote control will operateThis varies according to theenvironment: therefore take carewhen handling the remote controlthat you do not inadvertently lockor unlock the doors.

Note: On certain vehicles, if a dooris not opened within approximately30 seconds of unlocking the doorusing the remote control, the doorswill lock again automatically.

InterferenceInterference may be caused to theoperation of the remote control byfactors in the immediate vicinity(external installations or the use ofequipment operating on the samefrequency as the remote control).

If you lose your keys or needanother set of keys (or a remotecontrol), contact your RenaultDealer.

If a remote control unit isreplaced, it will be necessary totake the vehicle to your RenaultDealer because both the vehicleand all the remote control unitsare needed to initialise thesystem.

No more than two remote controlscan be used on one vehicle.

Make sure that the batteries arealways in good condition - theylast for approximately two years.

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OPENING THE DOORS

Opening the doors from theoutsideFront: Unlock using the key in oneof the front door locks 2. Place yourhand under handle 1 and pulltowards you.

Rear: When one of the front doors isopen just lift the unlocking knob 3from the inside and move the handle.

Opening the doors from insidethe vehicleMove handle 4.

Lights on reminder buzzerWhen one of the doors is opened, analarm will sound to remind you thatthe lights have been left on after theengine has been switched off (toprevent the battery discharging, etc.).

Childproof locksTo prevent the rear doors beingopened from inside the vehicle,move lever 5 on each door andcheck from inside the car that bothdoors are securely locked.

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LOCKING THE DOORS

Manual lockingFront: Use the key if outside, orpress down knob 1 when the door isclosed if inside the vehicle.

Rear: Press down knob 1 on eachdoor.

Electric central lockingThis enables the four doorsand the luggage compartmentto be locked or unlockedsimultaneously.

Lock by pressing the warning lighton switch 2.

The front door mechanism cannotbe locked if the door is open.

Opening status warning lightThe warning light on switch 2informs you of the closure status ofthe doors and tailgate:- the light is illuminated when thedoors are locked;

- when a door is opened (orincorrectly closed) the indicatorlight extinguishes.

When you lock the doors using theplip remote control, the indicatorlight remains illuminated forapproximately one minute thenextinguishes.

If you decide to keep thedoors locked when youare driving, rememberthat it may be more

difficult for those assisting youto gain access to your vehicle inthe event of an emergency.

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AUTOMATIC LOCKING OF DOORS, ETC. WHEN DRIVINGYou can decide if you wish toactivate the function.

To activate itWith the ignition on, press thelocking side (red dot) of the doorcentral locking button 1 forapproximately 5 seconds until youhear a beep.

To deactivate itWith the ignition on, press theunlocking side (opposite the reddot) of the door central lockingbutton 1 for approximately 5seconds until you hear a beep.

If you decide to keep thedoors locked when youare driving, rememberthat it may be more

difficult for those assisting you togain access to your vehicle in theevent of an emergency.

Operating principleWhen the vehicle moves off, thesystem automatically locks thedoors, etc. as soon as a speed of 4mph (6 km/h) is attained. Thetell-tale light on button 1illuminates.

Unlocking occurs automatically:- if a front door is opened.

Note: If a rear door is opened, thiswill be locked again automaticallywhen the vehicle attains a speed ofapproximately 4 mph (6 km/h).

- by pressing the door unlockingbutton 1.

Operating incidentIf you note that the system is notoperating correctly (automaticlocking does not take place, thetell-tale light on button 1 does notilluminate when the doors, etc. arelocked), first of all check that all thedoors, etc. are properly closed.However, if they are closedcorrectly, consult your RenaultDealer.

Also make sure that locking has notbeen deactivated inadvertently. Ifthis occurs, switch the ignition offand on again and reactivate it asdescribed above.

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ENGINE IMMOBILISERThis prevents the engine beingstarted by anyone who does nothave the coded key for the vehicle.

Any operation on ormodification to theimmobiliser system(computers, wiring, etc.)

may be dangerous. It must becarried out by qualified Renaultpersonnel.

Operating principleThe vehicle is automaticallyprotected a few seconds after thekey has been removed from theignition.

When the ignition is switched on,warning light 1 illuminates for a fewseconds then extinguishes.

The vehicle has recognised the codeand the engine may be started.

If the code of the ignition key is notrecognised by the vehicle, warninglight 1 will flash continuously andthe engine cannot be started.

System operation warning lightWhen the ignition is switched on,warning light 1 illuminates forapproximately three seconds, thenextinguishes. The engine may thenbe started.

Vehicle protection warning lightA few seconds after switching theignition off, warning light 1 flashescontinuously.

The vehicle is only protected oncethe key has been removed from theignition.

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ENGINE IMMOBILISER (continued)

Fault warning lightPetrol versionAfter the ignition has beenswitched on, if warning light 1continues to flash or remainsilluminated, there is a fault in theoperation of the system.

While driving, if warning light 2flashes during deceleration or atidle speed, there is a fault in theoperation of the system.

Diesel versionIf warning light 1 illuminates orremains illuminated after the ignitionhas been switched on, there is afault in the operation of the system.

In all cases, you must contact yourRenault Dealer, as only Dealers inthe Renault Network are qualified torepair the engine immobiliser system.

If the coded ignition key is faulty,use the second key (supplied withthe vehicle). If this second key is notavailable you must contact yourRenault Dealer, as only Dealers in theRenault Network are qualified torepair the engine immobiliser system.

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HEAD RESTRAINTS

To raise or lower the head restraintPull the head restraint towards you(i.e. towards the front of the vehicle)and simply slide it up or down.

To remove the head restraintFirst, tilt the seat back towards therear of the vehicle.

Move the head restraint to its highestsetting then lift tab 1. Now lift thehead restraint to remove it.

To refit the head restraintInsert the rods into the sleeves withthe notches to the front.

Lower the head restraint until it clipsinto position.

To adjust the angle of the headrestraintOn certain vehicles the angle of thehead restraint can be adjusted. Todo this, move the front section A ofthe head restraint forwards orbackwards until it feels comfortable.

The head restraint isimportant for safety:ensure that it ispositioned correctly.

The distance between your headand the head restraint should beas small as possible, and the topof the head restraint should be asclose as possible to the top ofyour head.

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REAR HEAD RESTRAINTS

To adjust the height:Simply slide the head restraint upor down.

To remove the head restraint:Press tab 1 on the head restraintguides.

To refit the head restraint:Insert the rods into the sleeves withthe notches forward, then lower thehead restraint to the requiredheight.

Adjusting rear centre headrestraint To adjust the height:

Simply slide it up or down.

To remove the head restraint:Press tab 2 on the head restraintguides.

To refit the head restraint:Insert the rods into the sleeveswith the notches forward, thenlower the head restraint to therequired height.

Stowing positionWhen the head restraint has beenlowered as far as it can go, it iscalled the stowing position: thehead restraint must not be in thisposition if the rear centre seat isoccupied by a passenger.

The head restraint isimportant for safety:ensure that it ispositioned correctly.

The distance between your headand the head restraint should beas small as possible, and the topof the head restraint should be asclose as possible to the top ofyour head.

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FRONT SEATS

To move forwards or backwards:Lift lever 2 to unlock the seat.Release the lever when the seat is inthe required position and ensure itis locked in place.

To raise or lower the drivers seat:Lift lever 1.

To tilt the seatback:Move handle 4 and tilt the seat tothe required position.

To adjust the lumbar support on thedrivers seat:Turn wheel 3.

So that the effectiveness ofthe seat belts is notreduced, we would adviseyou not to recline the

seatbacks excessively.

Make sure the seatback is locked inplace correctly.

No objects should be placed on thefloor (area in front of driver) assuch objects may slide under thepedal during braking manoeuvres,thus obstructing its use.

For safety reasons, adjustthe seats only when thevehicle is stationary.

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FRONT SEATS (continued)

Access to the rear seats(three door versions)Lift handle 5 and slide the seatforwards.

To return the seat to its originalposition, slide the seat backwardsuntil it locks.

Heated seatsWith the ignition on, pressthe switch on panel 6. A light willilluminate on the switch.

Even if the light is illuminated, thesystem is not necessarily activated.The system has a thermostat andonly operates when the passengercompartment temperature is lessthan 12C (with a tolerance of plusor minus 4C).

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SEAT BELTSAlways wear your seat belt whentravelling in your car. You must alsocomply with the local legislation inthe particular country you are in.

Before driving off:- First ensure that your drivingposition is correct.

- Then, to provide maximumsafety, adjust your seat beltcorrectly.

Incorrectly adjusted seatbelts may cause injuriesin the event of anaccident.

Even pregnant women shouldwear a seat belt. In this case,ensure that the pressure of thelap belt on the abdomen is notexcessive.

Adjusting your driving position Sit with your back firmly against

the seatback.This is essential to ensure yourlumbar vertebrae are in thecorrect position.

Adjust the distance between theseat and the pedals.Your seat should be as far back aspossible to allow you to press theclutch pedal fully down. Theseatback should be adjusted sothat your arms remain slightlybent.

Adjust the position of the headrestraint.For maximum safety, your headshould be as close as possible tothe head restraint.

Adjust the height of the seat.This adjustment allows you toselect the seat position whichoffers you the best possiblevision.

Adjust the position of the steeringwheel

Adjusting the seat beltsSit with your back firmly against theseatback.

The shoulder strap 1 should be asclose to the base of the neck aspossible but not on it.

The lap strap 2 should be heldfirmly over the thighs and againstthe pelvis.

The belt should be worn so that it isas close to the body as possible, i.e.avoid wearing heavy clothing orhaving bulky objects under thebelts.

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SEAT BELTS (continued)

Adjusting the height of the frontseat shoulder strapMove button 3 to adjust the belt sothat the shoulder strap 1 is positionedas described above.

After making the adjustment, ensurethe belt is correctly locked.

LockingUnwind the belt slowly and smoothlyensuring the buckle 4 clips correctlyinto housing 6 (check it is locked bypulling on buckle 4). If the belt jams,allow it to return slightly beforeunwinding it again

Locking (continued)If the belt is jammed completely:- pull slowly but firmly, to unwindjust over an inch (approximately3 cm);

- allow the belt to rewind by itself;- unwind the belt once more;- if the problem persists, consult yourRenault Dealer.

UnlockingPress button 5 on housing 6. The beltwill rewind by itself.

Hold the buckle to help the action.

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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTThese are:O Front seat belt pretensioners.

O Force limiter.

O Air bags for driver and frontpassenger.

These systems are provided to actindependently or together when thevehicle is subjected to a frontalimpact.

There are three possibilities,depending on the force of theimpact:- protection is provided by the beltonly;

- the pretensioner is triggered torectify belt position and play;

- if the air bag and force limiter aretriggered, they provide additionalprotection in the event of the mostsevere impact.

O Side air bagsAre provided to activate in theevent of a severe side impact.

Front seat belt pretensionersThe system is only operational oncethe ignition has been switched on.

If the vehicle is subject to asevere frontal impact, piston 1immediately retracts the seat beltbuckle, pulling the seat belt tightagainst the body and therebyimproving its efficiency.

Following an accident,have all the restraintsystems checked.

No operations whatsoever arepermitted on any part of thepretensioner system (computer,wiring).

To avoid incorrect triggeringof the system which maycause damage, only qualifiedpersonnel of the RenaultNetwork may work on thepretensioner system.

Electrical testing of the triggersystem may only be carriedout by a specially trainedtechnician using specialequipment.

When the vehicle is scrapped,contact your Renault Dealer fordisposal of the gas generator.


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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS (continued)Force limiterAbove a certain severity of impact,this mechanism is used to limit theforce of the belt against the body sothat it is at an acceptable level.

Warning relating to theservice life of air bagsand pretensioners

The pyrotechnic systemsin air bags and pretensionershave a limited service life. Thesesystems must be replaced eachtime they are activated but at thelatest after they have been inservice for ten years. This workmust always be undertaken by aRenault Dealer.

The seat belt pretensioners andthe air bag operate together. Ifone of the systems has passed thedate when it is due for renewal, itwill alter the overall safetyprotection provided.

Driver and passenger air bagAn air bag may be provided for boththe driver and the front passenger.

Air bag inscriptions on thesteering wheel and dashboardtogether with a label on the lowerpart of the windscreen indicate thatthe vehicle is equipped with an airbag.

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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELT (continued)

Driver and passengerair bag (continued)Each air bag system consists of:- An air bag and gas generator fittedon the steering wheel for thedriver and in the dashboard for thefront passenger;

- A computer for both systems,which includes the impactdetector and a monitor controllingthe electrical trigger system for thegas generator;

- One single tell-tale light 1 on theinstrument panel.

OperationThe system is only operational afterthe ignition has been turned on(ignition key in position Mignition on).

If a severe frontal impact occurs, theair bag(s) inflate(s) in approximately30 millisecond(s), cushioning theimpact of the drivers head againstthe steering wheel and the frontpassengers head against thedashboard. The air bag then deflatesimmediately so that the passengersare not impeded in any way whenthey get out of the vehicle.

The air bag system uses theprinciples of pyrotechnics. Thisexplains why, when the air baginflates, it will generate heat,produce smoke (this does not meanthat a fire is about to start) andmake a noise upon detonation. In asituation where an air bag isrequired, it must inflateimmediately and this may causesome minor, superficial grazing tothe skin.

Operating faultTell-tale light 1 illuminates on theinstrument panel when the ignitionis turned on and then extinguishesafter a few seconds.

If it does not illuminate when theignition is turned on or if it flashes,there is a fault in the system.

Consult your Renault Dealer as soonas possible. Your protection will bereduced until this problem isrectified.


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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELT (continued)All the warnings given below are designed to ensure that the air bag can inflate correctly and to prevent serious injuriescaused by items which may be dislodged when the air bag inflates.

The air bag is designed to complement the action of the seat belt. Both the air bags and seat belts are integral partsof the same protection system. It is therefore essential to wear the seat belt at all times. If the seat belt is not worn,it exposes the occupants to the risk of serious injury in the event of an accident. It may also increase the risk ofminor, superficial injuries occurring when the air bag is deployed, although such minor injuries are alwayspossible with air bags.

The air bag does not offer protection against minor and moderately serious frontal impacts, side or rear impacts or if thevehicle turns over.

Air bags for driver and passenger No work or modification whatsoever may be performed on the entire air bag system for the driver and passenger

(computer, wiring, etc.) except by qualified Renault network personnel.

To ensure that the system is in good working order and to avoid incorrect triggering of the system which may causeinjury, only qualified Renault network personnel may work on the air bag system.

As a safety precaution, have the air bag system checked if your vehicle has been involved in an accident, is stolen orbroken into.

When selling or lending the vehicle, inform the user of these points and hand over this handbook with the vehicle.

When scrapping your vehicle, contact your Renault Dealer for disposal of the gas generator(s).

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All the warnings given below aredesigned to ensure that the air bagcan inflate correctly and to preventserious injuries caused by itemswhich may be dislodged when theair bag inflates.

Warnings concerning the drivers air bag Do not modify either the steering wheel or the steering wheel boss.

Do not cover the steering wheel boss.

Do not attach any objects (pin, logo, clock, telephone support, etc.) to thesteering wheel boss.

The steering wheel must not be removed (except by qualified personnelwithin the Renault network).

Do not sit too close to the steering wheel. If you sit with your arms slightlybent (see information on Adjusting your driving position in section 1), itwill ensure that there is sufficient space for the air bag to inflate properlyand to be fully effective.

Warnings concerning the passenger air bag: location 1 Do not attach or affix with adhesive any objects (pin, logo, clock, telephone

support, etc.) on the dashboard near where the air bag is located:

Do not place anything between the dashboard and the passenger (animal,umbrella, walking stick, parcels, etc.).

The passenger must not put his or her feet on the dashboard as there is arisk that serious injuries may be sustained. As a general rule, keep all partsof the body (knees, hands, heads, etc.) well away from the dashboard.

A REAR-FACING CHILD/BABY SEAT MUST NOT BE FITTEDTO THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IF THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED

WITH A PASSENGER AIR BAG.

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Side air bagsThis air bag may be fitted to thefront seats and is activated at thesides of the seats (door side) toprotect the occupants in the event ofa severe side impact.

The markings 1 on the windscreenwill remind you of the presence ofthis equipment.

This system will only operate if asevere side impact occurs. Warnings concerning the

side air bag

Fitting seat covers: Seatsequipped with an air bag

require special coversspecifically designed for yourvehicle. Consult your RenaultDealer to see if appropriatecovers are available from Renaultoutlets. The use of any coversother than those designed foryour vehicle (and includingthose designed for anothervehicle) may affect the operationof these air bags and reduce yourprotection.

Do not place any accessories,objects and animals between theseatback and the door. This mayprevent the air bag fromoperating correctly or causeinjury if the air bag is deployed.

No work or modificationwhatsoever may be carried outon the seat, except by qualifiedRenault Network personnel.

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REAR SEAT BELTS

Rear side seat belts 1The belts are locked, unlocked andadjusted in the same way as for thefront seat belts.

Manually adjusted lap strapThe belt is locked and unlocked inthe same way as for a seat belt withan inertia reel.

Adjusting the lap strap To tighten the belt, pull on the

spare portion of the belt 3.

To slacken the belt, tilt theadjusting buckle 2 at right anglesto the belt, then press the bucklewhile pulling on the lap strap 4. The rear bench seat must be

correctly secured for the seatbelts to be efficient.

Refer to the paragraph Rear benchseat in section 3.

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REAR SEAT BELTS

Rear centre beltUnwind the belt slowly fromposition 1.

Fasten the black buckle 2 into theblack housing 4.

Fasten the last sliding buckle 3 intothe red housing 5.

Special point concerning vehicleswith a split rear seatIf you have to fold down the part ofthe rear seat behind the frontleft-hand seat:- Lift seat base B against the frontseat.

- Insert the black buckle 2 into theblack housing 4;

- Lower the seatback A. (Removethe head restraint first.)

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SEAT BELTSThe following information applies to both the vehicles front and rear seat belts:

No modifications may be made to the component parts of the original restraint systems: seat belts andtheir mountings.

Consult your Renault Dealer for special applications (e.g. fitting a child seat).

Do not use any devices which give any play in the belts (clothes pegs, clips for example).

Never wear the shoulder strap under your arm or behind your back.

Never use the same belt for more than one person and never hold a baby or child on your knees with the seatbelt around them.

The seat belt should never be twisted.

Following a serious accident, replace all the belts which were in use at the time. Likewise, have the beltsreplaced if they show any signs of wear.

When refitting the rear bench seat, check that the seat belts are repositioned correctly, to enable them to be usedproperly.

If necessary, re-adjust the position and tension of the belt.

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CHILD SAFETY: ISOFIXIsofix - mounting system forchild seatsThis is a new procedure forinstalling a child seat. It can be usedon the rear side seat positions of thevehicle.

It consists of the followingcomponents: Two anchoring rings 1 per seat

located between the seat and theseatback.

A special Renault child seat fittedwith two catches 3 which hookonto the two rings.

When the seat is supplied withfitting guides 2, these will make iteasier to fit the seat onto theanchoring rings. These guideshave to be fitted onto theanchoring rings (as shown in theillustration opposite).

Make sure that thereis nothing obstructingthe seat mountingmechanism at the

anchorage points (gravel, rags,toys, etc.).

Always remember to fasten theseat belt on child seats for alljourneys.

Only the specific Renault seat istype approved for this vehicle.Please contact your Renault Dealerto purchase this seat.This seat is used as a rear-facingseat for children up to the age ofapproximately 18 months and thenas a front-facing seat up to the ageof four. It is equipped with tworetractable catches which can besecured with the Isofixattachments provided for Renaultvehicles. It can also be fittedconventionally in other vehicles(without catches) using athree-point seat belt.

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CHILD SAFETY

Fitting a child seat Before fitting and using the seat,

read the instructions providedcarefully.

Hold the seat in position so thatthe catches 3 on the seat areopposite the two rings 1 fitted tothe side rear seat concerned. (Ifthe seat is equipped with fittingguides 2, place them over therings 1 to make installationeasier.)

Latch the hooks onto the ringsandmake sure it is locked in placeproperly by moving it forwardsand backwards and from right toleft.

Push on the base of the seat firmlyto bring it into contact with theseatback and make sure it issecurely in position.

Isofix seat installed in therear-facing positionThe front seat must not be movedback beyond the half-way point onthe seat runners.

Isofix seat installed in thefront-facing positionThe front seat must not be movedback beyond the half-way point onthe seat runners and the seatbackmust be in an upright position.


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CHILD SAFETY (continued)In all countries there are regulationsgoverning the use of restraints forchildren and babies.

In Europe, children under 12 yearsof age or a height of less than1.50 m(1) (4 ft 11 inches) must travelin an approved seat that is suitablefor the height and weight of thechild.

The driver is responsible forensuring that this equipment is usedcorrectly.

Remember that a collision at 30mph (50 km/h) is the same asfalling a distance of 10 metres.Expressed in other terms,transporting a child without arestraint is the equivalent ofallowing him or her to play on athird-floor balcony which doesnot have any railings.

(1) Always comply with the laws of thecountry in which you are travelling.They may be different to theguidelines in this handbook.

Under no circumstancesshould babies or childrenbe allowed to travelsitting on the knees of

another passenger in the vehicle.

If a head-on collision occurs at30 mph (50 km/h) a childweighing 30 kg (66 lbs) will betransformed into a missileequivalent to one tonne: you willfind it impossible to hold thechild, even if you yourself arewearing a belt.

It is particularly dangerous to putthe belt round your child whenhe or she is sitting on your knee.Never use the same belt for morethan one person at the same time.

Child restraints for which typeapproval was obtained after 1992provide a level of security greaterthan for restraints with typeapproval before that date.

It is therefore advisable to select achild restraint that complies withEuropean regulation ECE 44.

Restraints that comply with thislegislation must be marked with anorange label bearing the letter Efollowed by a number (whichstands for the country where it istype approved) and the year thetype approval was granted.

The standard classifies therestraints in five categories:

Category 0: from 0 to 10 kg (0 to 22 lbs)Category 0+: from0 to 13 kg (0 to 28 lbs)Category 1: from 9 to 18 kg (20 to 40 lbs)Category 2: from 15 to 25 kg (33 to55 lbs)Category 3: from 22 to 36 kg (48 to80 lbs)

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CHILD SAFETY (continued)The right choiceThe safety of your children is alsoyour responsibility.

To give your children maximumprotection, we recommend that youuse seats obtained from a RenaultDealer.

If your vehicle is equipped with anIsofix system, it is preferable to usean Isofix seat. (Refer to theinformation in section 1 on theIsofix system of child seats.)

Restraint systems for all categoriesare available. These systems havebeen developed in consultationwith the manufacturers and havebeen tested in Renault vehicles.

Take the advice of your RenaultDealer and ask him to help you toinstall it.

Category O and O+A childs neck is very susceptible toinjury up to the age of two. In afront-facing seat there is a risk that achild will sustain neck injuries inthe event of a frontal collision.Renault therefore recommends arear-facing seat with a harness thatgives all-round protection (figure 1).

Category 1Between the ages of 2 and 4, a childspelvis is not fully developed.Restraints using three-point belts arenot adequate and there is a risk thatthe child will sustain abdominalinjuries in the event of a frontalcollision. It is therefore advisable touse rear-facing seats (figure 1), buckettype seats (figure 2) or seats withharnesses.

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CHILD SAFETY (continued)

Category 2 (15 to 25 kg)(33 to 55 lbs)The type of restraint most suitablefor the pelvis of a child agedbetween 4 and 7 is one that can becombined with a three-point seatbelt. This is a booster seat (figure 3)with belt guides to ensure that thebelt will be worn flat over the thighsof the child.

A booster seat with aheight-adjustable seatback and abelt guide is recommended as thiswill allow the belt to be worn asclose to the base of the neck aspossible but not on it. A bucket-typeseat (figure 4) must be used forvehicles where the rear centre seatis equipped with a two-point belt.

Category 3For children aged over 7, a boosterseat with belt guides isrecommended to ensure that thebelt will beworn flat over the childsthighs.

A booster seat with aheight-adjustable seatback and abelt guide is recommended as thiswill allow the belt to be worn asclose to the base of the neck aspossible but not on it.

If a booster seat without a seatbackis used (figure 3), the vehicles headrestraint will have to be adjusted tosuit the childs stature; the upperedge of the head restraint must be atthe same height as the top of thechilds head and should never belower than in line with the childseyes.

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DANGERA rear-facing child seat must not be fitted to the front passenger seatif the vehicle is fitted with a passenger air bag. The child may suffervery serious injuries if the air bag inflates.

Label 5 (on the dashboard) and label 6 (on the passenger sun visor) remindyou of these instructions.


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CHILD SAFETY (continued)CHILD SAFETY

No modifications may be made to the component parts of the restraint system (belts and seats and theirmountings) fitted originally.

The fitting instructions provided by the manufacturer of the restraint system should be followed carefully.

Avoid wearing bulky clothing and do not place any objects between the child and the restraint system.

The seat belt on the vehicle must be taut so that the childs seat is held in position securely. Check the tensionregularly.

Never wear the belt under the arm or behind the back.

The harness or belt should be taut and fitted to suit the childs stature.

Never allow your child to stand or kneel on the seat when the vehicle is moving.

Check that the child is in the correct position for the entire journey, particularly when he or she is asleep.

Use the seat belts to hold the seat in position, even if it is not occupied. Otherwise, if an accident occurs, it maybecome dislodged and pose a risk to other vehicle occupants.

Following a serious accident, have an inspection made of the seat belts and restraint systems fitted at the time.

Never leave a child unsupervised in a vehicle, even if he or she is in a child seat.

Activate the rear door locks (if your vehicle is equipped with these).

Make sure the child does not get out of the vehicle at the side where there is traffic.

Set your children a good example - always wear your seat belt.

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CLOCK / EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE

Clock 1 - setting the clockWith the ignition on, press button:H For hours,M For minutes.

External temperaturedisplayThe formation of ice is

related to exposure, localhygrometry and temperature.The external temperature aloneis not sufficient to detect ice.

Clock 3 - setting the clockWith the ignition on:- Briefly turn knob 2 to the right: thehours will flash.

- Press knob 2 either briefly orcontinuously to change the hour.

- Turn knob 2 briefly to the rightonce more: the first figure of theminutes will flash.

- Press knob 2 briefly orcontinuously to make the changes

- Turn knob 2 briefly to the rightoncemore: the second figure of theminutes will flash.

- Press knob 2 either briefly orcontinuously to change theminutes.

- To validate the clock setting, turnbutton 2 briefly to the right.

If the electrical supply is cut(battery disconnected, feed wirebroken, etc.), the clock displaywill be incorrect.The display must be reset.

For your safety, do not reset theclock while you are driving.

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DRIVERS LAYOUT, LEFT HAND DRIVE (continued)The equipment fitted, described below, depends on the version, option and country.

1 Demister outlet for left handside window.

2 Left hand side vent.

3 Stalk for: direction indicators, external lighting, front fog lights, rear fog lights, horn.

4 Control instruments.

5 Drivers air bag location.

6 Radio remote control.

7 Stalk for windscreen and rearscreen wash / wipe.

On-board computerinformation readout control.

8 Central vents.

9 Display: clock, clock and temperature, radio, clock and temperature,or storage tray.

10 Warning lights for: drivers seat belt not fastened, door(s) opened.

11 Storage tray or passenger airbag location.

12 Right hand side vent.

13 Demister outlet for right handside window.

14 Glove box.

15 Storage tray.

16 Radio location or storage tray.

17 Heating and ventilation,recycled air and rear screende-icing controls.

18 Central locking switch orblanking cover.

19 Cigar lighter.

20 Hazard warning lights switch.

21 Handbrake.

22 Ashtray.

23 Gear lever.

24 Ignition switch.

25 Horn.

26 Control for adjusting steeringwheel height.

27 Storage tray.

28 Controls for: electrical adjustment of the

headlight beam height, dashboard lighting rheostat, heated seats,or blanking covers.

29 Bonnet release control.

30 Fuse box.

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DRIVERS LAYOUT, RIGHT HAND DRIVE (continued)The equipment fitted, described below, depends on the version, option and country.

1 Demister outlet for left handside window.

2 Left hand side vent.

3 Storage tray or passenger airbag location.

4 Central vents.

5 Display: clock, clock and temperature, radio, clock and temperature,or storage tray.

6 Warning lights for: drivers seat belt not fastened, door(s) open.

7 Stalk for: direction indicators, external lighting, front fog lights, rear fog lights, horn.

8 Control instruments.

9 Drivers air bag location.

10 Radio remote control.

11 Stalk for windscreen and rearscreen wash / wipe.

On-board computerinformation readout control.

12 Right hand side vent.

13 Demister outlet for right handside window.

14 Controls for: electrical adjustment of the

headlight beam height, dashboard lighting rheostat, heated seats,or storage tray.

15 Storage tray.

16 Ignition switch.

17 Horn.

18 Control for adjusting steeringwheel height.

19 Central locking switch orblanking cover.

20 Cigar lighter.

21 Handbrake.

22 Hazard warning lights switch.

23 Ashtray.

24 Gear lever.

25 Heating and ventilation,recycled air and rear screende-icing controls.

26 Radio location or storage tray.

27 Storage tray.

28 Glove box.

29 Bonnet release control.

30 Fuse box.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

If these warning lights illuminate, you must stop as soon as traffic conditions allow.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL (continued)The presence and operation of the warning lights described below depend on the vehicle equipment andcountry.

1 Fuel gauge

2 Low fuel level warninglightIt extinguishes as soon

as the engine starts.If it illuminates or remainsilluminated, fill up with fuel assoon as possible.

Not used

Not used

Front fog lightsindicator light

Rear fog light indicatorlight

2 Air bag warning lightThis illuminates whenthe ignition is switched

on and extinguishes after a fewseconds.If it does not illuminate whenthe ignition is switched on or ifit flashes, there is a fault in thesystem. Consult your RenaultDealer as soon as possible.

Main beam headlightsindicator light

Dipped beam headlightsindicator light

3 Indicator light forleft-hand directionindicators

4 Speedometer (km or miles perhour)

5 Indicator light forright-hand directionindicators

6 Coolant temperaturewarning lightIf it illuminates when

you are driving, stop and let theengine idle for one or twominutes. The temperatureshould drop. If it does not, stopthe engine and check thecoolant level (having let theengine cool down). Call for theassistance of a Renault Dealer ifnecessary.

Engine immobiliserwarning lightThis has several

functions. Refer to theinformation on the engineimmobiliser in section 1.

Not used

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6 Driver's seat belt notfastened

Electronic fault warninglight (on petrol anddiesel versions) andheater plugs on (ondiesel version).

Electronic fault warninglight (on petrol and dieselversions).If this light illuminates whenyou are driving, it indicatesan electrical or electronicfault. Consult your RenaultDealer as soon as possible.

Preheating warning light (ondiesel version)With the ignition key inposition M, this light shouldilluminate. It indicates thatthe heater plugs are switchedon. It goes out as soon aspreheating is sufficient andthe engine may be started.

6 Door(s) open warninglightIf it illuminates when

the ignition is switched on, itindicates that a door is notproperly closed.

Anti-lockbrakewarninglightThis light illuminates

when the ignition is switchedon and extinguishes within 3seconds. If it illuminates whenyou are driving, it indicates anfault in the anti-lock brakingsystem. Braking will then occurnormally but without theanti-lock system.Consult your Renault Dealer assoon as possible.

Handbrake on andbrake circuit faultwarning light

If it illuminates when braking,it indicates that the fluid levelin the circuit is low; it may bedangerous to continue driving.Call for the assistance of aRenault Dealer.

7 Coolant temperature indicatorIn normal use, the needleshould be below zone 7a.Under severe conditions theneedle may enter this area. Thisis not serious unless warning

light illuminates.

8 Oil pressure warninglightIt should extinguish as

soon as the engine starts; if itilluminates when you aredriving, stop at once, switch offthe ignitionand check the oil level. If this isnormal, call for the assistanceof a Renault Dealer.

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8 Warning light formonitoring exhaust gasFor vehicles equipped

with this option, the lightilluminates when the ignitionis switched on andextinguishes within 3 seconds.- If it is permanently lit, consultyour Renault Dealer as soonas possible.

- If it flashes, reduce the enginespeed until the light stopsflashing. Consult yourRenault Dealer as soon aspossible.

Refer to the Special features ofpetrol version in section 2.

9 Multifunction keyResetting the trip milometerPress the button.

Setting the clockRefer to the information on theclock in section 1.

9 Display selection key for totaland trip mileage

10 Multifunction displayOil level display functionThe vehicle must be parked onlevel ground and the engineshould have been switched offfor some time to obtain anaccurate level reading.When ignition has beenswitched on for approximately30 seconds:- if the level is correct, thedisplay will show oil OK(To gain a more preciseindication of the level, pressthe trip melometer resetbutton or the informationscroll button on the onboardcomputer for vehicles fittedwith this function. Thesquares in the displayindicate the level. Thesesquares disappear as the oillevel drops and they arereplaced by dashes.To move to milometerreading, press the buttonagain).

10 Multifunction display(continued)- if the level is at its minimum,the word OK will notappear on the display, thedashes and the word oilwill flash.It is vital to top up with oil assoon as possible.

General mileage and tripmileage counter and clockCan be read approximately 30seconds after the ignition isswitched on.

11 Low headlightwash/wipe fluid levelwarning light

Fill up with fuel as soon assoon as possible.

Battery charge warninglightIt should go out as soon

as the engine starts. If itilluminates while you aredriving, it indicates that thecircuit is overcharging ordischarged. Stop and have thecircuit checked.

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1 Not used

or

Over-revving warninglightIndicates that you needto change gear.

Not used

Air bag warning lightThis illuminates whenthe ignition is switched

on and extinguishes after a fewseconds.If it does not illuminate whenthe ignition is turned on or if itflashes, there is a fault in thesystem. Consult your RenaultDealer as soon as possible.

Rear fog light warninglight

Front fog lightswarning light

1 Not used

2 Rev counter(scale 100)Up to 3000 rpm (or 2500 rpmon diesel versions), enginespeed not to be exceeded in theintermediate gears foreconomical driving

3 Fuel level gauge

4 Coolant temperature indicatorIn normal use, the needleshould be below zone 4a.Under severe conditions theneedle may enter this area. Thisis not serious unless warning

light illuminates.

5 Speedometer (km or miles perhour)

6 Not used

Low screen wash/wipefluid level warninglight

Fill up with fuel as soon assoon as possible.

Not used

Headlight main beamindicator light

Headlight dipped beamindicator light

Windscreen demistingindicator

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7 Multifunction display Oil level display function

The vehiclemust be parked onlevel ground and the engineshould have been switched offfor some time to obtain anaccurate level reading.When ignition has beenswitched on for approximately30 seconds:

- if the level is correct, thedisplay will show oil OK(To gain a more preciseindication of the level, pressthe trip milometer resetbutton or the informationscroll button on the onboardcomputer for vehicles fittedwith this function. Thesquares which appear on thedisplay indicate the level.The number of squaresdisplayed reduces as the oillevel drops and they arereplaced by a dash.To move to onboardcomputer reading, press thebutton again).

- if the level is at its minimum,the word OK will notappear on the display, thedashes and the word oilwill flash and the SERVwarning light will illuminate.It is vital to top up the oil assoon as possible.

7 Total mileage and tripmileage recorderCan be read approximately30 seconds after the ignitionis switched on.

or On board computer display

After 30 seconds, the displaywill toggle depending on theonboard computer: see theonboard computer para-graph in section 1.

8 Multifunction key Display selection

Press briefly to move fromthe total mileage to the tripmileage and vice versa.

Trip mileage reset buttonOnce the display of the thetrip mileage is selected, pressthe button and hold it down.

9 STOP lightIt extinguishes as soonas the engine starts.

This illuminates together withone of the warning lights:

9 Engine immobiliserwarning lightThis light has several

functions.Refer to the information on theengine immobiliser in section 1.

SERVICE warning lightThis light illuminateswhen the ignition is

switched on and thenextinguishes within 3 seconds.If it illuminates when thevehicle is being driven, it isadvisable to stop at a RenaultDealer soon.It illuminates together with oneof the warning lights:

Indicator light forleft-hand directionindicator

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9 Low fuel-level warninglightIt extinguishes as soon

as the engine starts.If it illuminates or remainsilluminated, fill up with fuel assoon as possible.

Tell-tale light forright-hand directionindicators

Oil pressure warninglightIt should extinguish as

soon as the engine starts; if itilluminates when you aredriving, stop at once, switch offthe ignition and check the oillevel. If this is normal, call forthe assistance of a RenaultDealer.

9 Heater plugs on (ondiesel version) andelectronic incidentwarning light (on petroland diesel versions).

Heater plugs on(on diesel version)With the ignition key inposition M, this light shouldilluminate. It indicates thatthe heater plugs are switchedon. It goes out as soon aspreheating is sufficient andthe engine may be started.

Electronic incident warninglight (on petrol and dieselversions)If it illuminates when you aredriving, it indicates anelectric or electronic fault.Consult your Renault Dealeras soon as possible.

9 Coolant temperaturewarning lightIt extinguishes as

soon as the engine starts. If itilluminates when you aredriving, stop and let the engineidle for a minute or two. Thetemperature should drop. If itdoes not, stop the engine andcheck the coolant level (havinglet the engine cool down). Callfor the assistance of a RenaultDealer if necessary.

Battery chargingwarning lightIt should extinguish

as soon as the engine starts.If it illuminates when you aredriving, it indicates that thecircuit is overcharging ordischarged. Stop and have thecircuit checked.

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9 Not used

Handbrake onwarning light and faultsensor indicator light

on the brake circuit.If it illuminates when thebrakes are applied, it indicatesthat the fluid level in the circuitis low. It may be dangerous tocontinue driving. Call for theassistance of a Renault Dealer.

10 Lights linked to the functionand/or failure of the automaticgearbox.Refer to the information on theproactive automatic gearbox insection 2.

11 Warning light formonitoring exhaust gasFor vehicles equipped

with this option, the lightilluminates when the ignitionis switched on andextinguishes within 3 seconds. If it illuminates

continuously, consult yourRenault Dealer as soon aspossible.

If it flashes, reduce theengine speed until the lightstops flashing. Consult yourRenault Dealer as soon aspossible.

Refer to the information onanti-pollution, fuel economyand driving in section 2.

11 Anti-lock brakewarning lightThis illuminates when

the ignition is switched on andextinguishes within 3 seconds.If it illuminates when you aredriving, it indicates an fault inthe anti-lock braking system.Braking will then occurnormally, without the anti-locksystem.Consult your Renault Dealer assoon as possible.

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ON-BOARD COMPUTER

1 Display

2 General reset and trip mileagerecorder reset buttonTo reset the trip mileage recorder,the display must show the tripmileometer function.

Automatic resetAutomatic resetting will occurwhen the maximum of any of thememories is exceeded.

3 Display selection buttonKeep pressing button 3 to show thefollowing information in sequence:a) total mileage recorder,b) trip mileage recorder,c) fuel used,d) average consumption,e) current consumption,f) estimated range,g) distance covered,h) average speed.

Refer to the table on the next pagefor examples of the displays.

Display flashingIf the display flashes, consult aRenault Dealer.

Interpretation of certain valuesdisplayed after resetting:The values for averageconsumption, range and averagespeed become more stable andmore significant the further thevehicle is driven after the last reset.

In the first few miles after resetting,you may notice: that the range increases as you

drive. This is normal as the averageconsumption may reduce when:- the vehicle is no longeraccelerating,

- the engine reaches normaloperating temperature (resetwhen engine was cold),

- you drive from a built up area tothe open road.

If average consumption isdecreased, the expected rangewill therefore increase.

average consumption increaseswhen the vehicle is stationary andidling.

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ON-BOARD COMPUTER (continued)

Examples ofdisplay selections bypressing button 3

Interpreting the display

a) Total mileage recorder.

b) Trip mileage recorder.

c) Fuel used (in litres or gallons) since the last reset.

d) Average consumption (in mpg or l/100 km) since the last reset.The value is displayed after covering 400 metres taking into account thedistance covered and the fuel used since the last reset.


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ON-BOARD COMPUTER (continued)

Examples ofdisplay selections bypressing button 3

Interpreting the display

e) Current consumption (in mpg or litres/100 km)The value is displayed after reaching a speed of 15 mph (25 km/h).

f) Estimated range with remaining fuel (in miles or km)This function uses the average consumption since the last general reset.The value is displayed after covering 400 metres.

g) Distance covered (in miles or km) since the last reset.

h) Average speed (in mph or km/h) since the last reset.The value is displayed after covering 400 metres.

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REAR VIEW MIRRORS

External rear view mirrors withmanual adjustmentTo adjust the mirror, move lever 1.

External rear view mirrors withelectrical adjustmentIgnition on, move knob 2:- position C to adjust the left handmirror;

- position E to adjust the right handmirror;

D is the central neutral position.

Heated rear view mirrorsThe mirrors are de-iced at the sametime as the rear screen demisting /de-icing is used.

The drivers side externalrear view mirror has twoclearly marked areas. ZoneB corresponds to what can

normally be seen in a conventionalrear view mirror. Zone A increasesthe area visible to the rear and tothe side of your vehicle, for yoursafety.

Objects in zone A appear to bemuch further away than theyreally are.

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REAR VIEW MIRRORS (continued) STEERING WHEEL

Interior rear view mirrorThis is adjustable. When driving atnight, to avoid being blinded by theheadlights of a following vehicle,lower the small lever 1 locatedbehind the rear view mirror.

Adjusting the steering wheelOn certain vehicles, the position ofthe steering wheel can be adjusted.

Lift lever 2 and set the steeringwheel in the required position.Lower the lever to lock the steeringwheel.

For safety reasons, onlyadjust the steeringwheel when the vehicleis stationary.

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EXTERNAL LIGHTING AND SIGNALS

Side lightsTurn the end of stalk 1 toalign the symbol opposite the mark 3.

The instrument panel illuminates.The brightness of the lights can bemodified by turning wheel 2, if thisfeature is fitted to the vehicle.

Dipped headlightsTurn the end of stalk 1 toalign the symbol opposite the mark 3.

A warning light illuminates on theinstrument panel.

Before driving at night:check that the electricalequipment is in good conditionand adjust the headlight beam (ifyour vehicle is not carrying itsnormal load).

Main beam headlightsWith stalk 1 in the dippedbeam headlight position, move thestalk towards you.

When the main beam headlights areon, a warning light illuminates onthe instrument panel.

To return to the dipped beamheadlight position, move the stalktowards you once more.

Turning the lights offReturn stalk 1 to its initialposition.

Lights on reminder buzzerIf the drivers door is opened, abuzzer will sound to indicate thatthe lights have been left on after theignition has been switched off (toprevent discharge of the batteryetc.).

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EXTERNAL LIGHTING AND SIGNALS (continued)

Front fog lightsTurn the central ring 4 of thestalk to align the symbol with mark 5.

Operation of the fog lights dependson the external lighting selected anda warning light will illuminate onthe instrument panel.

Rear fog lightTurn the central ring 4of the stalk to align the symbol withmark 5.

Operation of the rear fog lightdepends on the external lightingselected and a warning light willilluminate on the instrument panel.

Remember to turn this light offwhen it is no longer needed to avoidinconveniencing other road users.

When the external lights are switchedoff, the rear fog light is extinguished,or the equipment returns to the frontfog lights position, if these are fitted.

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ELECTRIC HEADLIGHT BEAM ADJUSTMENT

Control A adjusts the headlightbeam height according to the load.

Turn control A downwards to lowerthe headlights and turn the controlupwards to raise the headlightbeams.

Versions

All versions except utility

Utility version

Adjustment positions for control A

Position 0: Basic setting, luggagecompartment empty and only thedriver on board or with one frontpassenger.

Position 2: Vehicle with 5 persons onboard, luggage compartment empty.

Position 3: Vehicle luggagecompartment fully laden anddriver only.

Positions 1, 4: Intermediatepositions.

Position 0: Basic setting, vehicleunladen

Position 3: Vehicle fully laden

Positions 1, 2, 4: Intermediatepositions

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ELECTRIC HEADLIGHT BEAM ADJUSTMENT

Control A adjusts the headlightbeam height according to the load.

Turn control A downwards to lowerthe headlights and turn the controlupwards to raise the headlightbeams.

Versions with dual headlights Adjustment positions for control A

Position 0 or 1: Basic setting, luggagecompartment empty and only thedriver on board or with one frontpassenger.

Position 2 or 3: Vehicle with driverand four passengers, luggagecompartment empty.

Position 4: Vehicle with driver andfour passengers, luggagecompartment full.

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WINDSCREEN WASHERS / WIPERS

Front wiperIgnition on, move stalk 1parallel to the steering wheel:

A Park.

B Intermittent wipe.Between wipes, the blades willstop for several seconds.Depending on version, it maybe possible to alter the timebetween wipes by turning thecentral ring 2 of stalk 1.

C Continuous slow wiping.

D Continuous fast wiping.

In freezing conditions, make sure thatthe wiper blades are not stuck to thewindscreen (risk of overheating themotor).

Keep an eye on the condition of theblades. Change them as soon as theybecome less efficient: approximatelyonce a year.

If you turn the engine off beforestopping the wipers (position A) theblades may stop anywhere on thewindscreen.

Windscreen washer,headlight washerIgnition on, pull stalk E towards you.

Headlights offThe windscreen washers willactivate.

Headlights onThe headlight washers will alsobe activated.

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REAR SCREEN WASH/WIPE

Intermittent rear wiperIgnition on, turn the end ofstalk 1 to align reference mark 2opposite the symbol.

Rear washerIgnition on, turn the end ofstalk 1 to align reference mark 2opposite the symbol.

When the stalk is released, it returnsto the rear wiper position.

Special noteFor certain vehicles, if thewindscreenwipers are operating when reversegear is selected, the rear wiper willoperate intermittently.

In freezing conditions, make sure thatthe wiper blades are not stuck to thewindscreen (risk of overheating themotor).

Keep an eye on the condition of theblades. Change them as soon as theybecome less efficient: approximatelyonce a year.

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DE-ICING / DEMISTING

Heated rear screenWith the engine running,press button 1 (the warning lightilluminates on the instrument panel).

This function ensures the de-icingand demisting of the rear screen andthe heated external rear view mirrors(if the vehicle is fitted with them).

The function is stopped:- automatically after 15 minutesoperation,

- by pressing button 1 again (thewarning light extinguishes).

Demisting the windscreen

Move control 2: to position .

To improve efficiency, close thedashboard vents.All the air flow is now directed tothe windscreen demisting outletsand the front side window demisters.

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AUDIBLE AND VISIBLE SIGNALS

HornPress the end of stalk 1 or, forvehicles fitted with an air bag, pressbuttons 2.

Headlight flasherTo flash the headlights, even if thelights are not in use, pull stalk 1towards you.

Hazard warning lightsPress switch 3.

This switch illuminates all fourindicators at the same time.

It is to be used in cases of danger towarn other road users that you: are obliged to stop in a normally

prohibited location, are obliged to drive under

particular conditions.

Direction indicatorsMove stalk 1 parallel to the steeringwheel and in the direction in whichyou are going to turn.

When driving on the motorway, thesteering wheel is not often turnedfar enough to return the stalkautomatically to position 0. There isan intermediate position in whichthe stalk can be held when changinglanes.

When the stalk is released, itautomatically returns to 0.

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FUEL TANK

Useful capacity of the fuel tank:Approximately 11 gallons50 litres).

There is a cap holder 1 on the fuelfiller flap for holding the cap whenfilling the tank.

Filler cap: This is of aspecial type. If you have toreplace it, make sure thenew cap is of the same type.

Consult your Renault Dealer.Never handle the cap near to asource of heat or a flame.

System for cutting off the fuelsupply in the event of a severeimpactRefer to section 5 paragraph onSystem for cutting off fuel supplyin the event of a severe impact.

Fuel gradePetrol versionUse fuel which corresponds to theappropriate grade defined by thestandards in force in theparticular country you are in.

Refer to the section Enginespecifications

Diesel versionsUse diesel fuel only. When fillingthe tank, ensure that no waterenters the tank accidentally. Thefiller cap and the neck must beclean and dust-free. The fuel mustbe of high quality.


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FUEL TANK (continued)Filling with fuelPetrol versionUse unleaded fuel only.

Using leaded fuel will damage thedepollution equipment and maylead to a loss of warranty.

To avoid the tank being filled withleaded fuel, the filler neck has arestrictor with a valve which onlyallows an unleaded petrol nozzle tobe used (at the petrol pump).- Insert the nozzle to open the valve,as far as it will go.

- Hold the nozzle in this positionwhile the tank is filled and thenrelease it.

Filling with fuel (continued)Petrol and diesel versionsTo allow room for expansion in thefuel tank, do not top up more thantwice after the pump nozzle has cutout automatically.

Any operation ormodification on the fuelsupply system (computers,wiring, fuel circuit, in-

jector, protective covers...) isstrictly forbidden due to thesafety risks it may cause (exceptfor qualified staff from theRenault network.

Persistent fuel odourYour vehicle has a pressurised fuelsupply system. If a persistent fuelodour should occur, please: stop the vehicle if traffic

conditions allow and switch theignition off;

switch on the hazard warninglights and ask all passengers toleave the vehicle to keep themaway from the traffic;

do not intervene or restart beforethe vehicle has been checked byqualified Renault network staff.

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Section 2: Driving(advice on use relating to fuel economy and the environment)

Running in - Ignition switch ........................................................................................................................... 2.02Starting and stopping the engine .................................................................................................................... 2.03Special notes on petrol versions ..................................................................................................................... 2.04Special notes on diesel versions ..................................................................................................................... 2.05Advice on anti-pollution and how to economise on fuel ................................................................ 2.06 2.08Environment ...................................................................................................................................................... 2.09Proactive automatic gearbox ............................................................................................................... 2.10 2.12Power-assisted steering .................................................................................................................................... 2.13Handbrake - Gear lever .................................................................................................................................... 2.13Anti-lock braking system ................................................................................................................................. 2.14

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RUNNING IN IGNITION SWITCHPetrol versionFor the first 625 miles (1,000 km), donot exceed 80 mph (130 km/h) in thehighest gear or 3,000 to 3,500 rpm.

After 625 miles (1,000 km), youmaydrive your car normally, but it isonly after 1,500 miles (3,000 km)have been covered that you mayreasonably expect full performance.

Service intervals: refer to the vehiclesWarranty and Servicing booklet.

Diesel versionFor the first 750 miles (1,500 km), donot exceed 2,500 rpm. On completionof this mileage you may drive faster,but the vehicle will only provide topperformance after approximately4,000 miles (6,000 km).

During the running in period, do notaccelerate hard while the engine isstill cold and do not let the enginerev too high.

Service intervals: refer to the vehiclesWarranty and Servicing booklet.

Stop position and anti-theft lockapplied StTo lock, remove the key and turn thesteering wheel until the latch clicksas it engages in the steering column.

To unlock, turn the key and steeringwheel slightly.

Accessories position AThe ignition is switched off. Anyaccessories (radio...) will continueto function.

Ignition on position MThe ignition is on: petrol version: the engine may be

started

diesel version: the heater plugsare on.

Start position DIf the engine does not start, turn thekey back before activating the startermotor again. Release the key as soonas the engine starts.

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STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINEStarting the engineO Vehicles with an automatic

transmissionRefer to the paragraphAutomatic transmission insection 2.

Vehicles with an immobilisersystemIn very cold conditions(temperature below than 20C):so that it is easier to start theengine, switch on the ignition forseveral seconds before startingthe engine.

Ensure the immobiliser system isnot operational. Refer to section1 immobiliser system.

O Petrol injectionEngine cold or hot

- Turn the key to the startposition without accelerating

- Release the key as soon as theengine starts.

O Diesel injectionEngine cold or warmTurn the key to the Ignition onposition M and hold it there untilthe preheating warning lightextinguishes (the colder theengine, the more preheating isrequired).Turn the key to the Startposition D and hold it there forperiods of a maximum of 10seconds, until the engine starts.

In cold weather (below 10C)press down the clutch pedal andaccelerate fully while activatingthe starter. After releasing thekey, when the engine has gainedspeed, lift your foot off theaccelerator to let the enginereturn to idling speed. Allow theengine to idle for a few secondsbefore removing your foot fromthe clutch pedal.

Hot engineTurn the key directly to the Startposition. If the engine does not startfirst time, repeat the operation usingpreheating.

Do not allow the engine to race; let itidle for a few moments.

Stopping the engineWith the engine idling, return thekey to the Stop position.

If there is a child (or animal) in the car, never leave it unattended with the key in the ignition. With the key inthe ignition it would be possible to operate the electrical equipment such as the windows and there is a riskthat the child may be seriously injured (by trapping his or her neck, arm, hand, etc.).

Never switch off the ignition before the vehicle has stopped completely. Once the engine has stopped, the powersteering, brake servo and passive safety devices such as air bags and pretensioners will no longer operate. When thekey has been removed, the steering will lock.

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SPECIAL POINTS - PETROL VERSIONSThe following operating conditionsmay cause the catalytic converter tooverheat and thus reduce itsefficiency or even destroy it andcause heat damage to the vehicle: Driving for a long time with the

low fuel level warning lightilluminated;

Faulty ignition, running out offuel or spark plug disconnectedoccurring as engine misfiring andsnatches when driving;

Using leaded petrol; Using lubrication additives or

fuel which is not approved byRenault;

Loss of power; The fitting of non-recognised

security systems which have beenintegrated into the fuel injectionsystem for immobilisationpurposes;

Bump starting the vehicle, asunburnt petrol in the system, mayaffect the catalyst if the car does notstart quickly. However, jumpstarting with jump leads across thebattery is permissible;

If you note any of the above faults,have the necessary repairs carriedout as soon as possible by yourRenault Dealer.

These faults may be avoided bytaking your vehicle regularly toyour Renault Dealer at the intervalsspecified in your Warranty andServicing booklet.

Starting problemsTo avoid damaging the catalyticconverter, do not keep trying to startthe engine (using the starter, or bypushing or pulling the vehicle)without having identified andcorrected the cause of the fault.

If the fault cannot be found, do nottry to start the engine again, but callfor the assistance of a RenaultDealer.

Never park the vehicle orrun the engine in locationswhere combustiblesubstances or materials

such as grass or leaves may comeinto contact with a hot exhaustsystem.

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SPECIAL POINTS - DIESEL VERSIONSDiesel engine speedDiesel engines have an injectionsystem with a mechanical governorwhich prevents overrevving of theengine regardless of the gear engaged.

Running out of fuelAfter filling the tank, if you have runcompletely out of fuel, on conditionthat the battery is fully charged, theengine may be started normally.

If, after a few seconds, after severalattempts, the engine will not start,call for the assistance of a RenaultDealer.

Winter precautionsTo avoid any problems in icyconditions: ensure your battery is always well

charged.

ensure the fuel level in the tanknever drops too low to avoidcondensation forming at thebottom of the tank.

Vehicles fitted with a diesel fuelheaterThis allows diesel fuel to be usedwith no additives down to 18C,or, in the case of a vehicle usedregularly over short distances(engine cold) down to 5C.

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ADVICE ON ANTIPOLLUTION AND HOW TO ECONOMISE ON FUEL WHEN DRIVINGRENAULT actively participates inthe reduction of pollutant exhaustgas emissions and in saving energy.

By virtue of its design, its originalsettings and moderate fuelconsumption, your RENAULTconforms to the current antipollutionstandards. Technical design cannotachieve everything, however. Thelevel of exhaust gas pollutantemissions and the fuelconsumption of your vehicle iswithin your control. Ensure thatyour vehicle is maintainedcorrectly, and that you drive and useit carefully.

MaintenanceNot observing the antipollutionlegislation may lead to the owner ofthe vehicle being prosecuted.Replacing parts of the engine, thefuel supply system and the exhaustwith parts which are not originalparts recommended by themanufacturer may mean that yourvehicle no longer conforms to theantipollution regulations.

Have your vehicle checked andadjusted by your Renault Dealer inaccordance with the instructions inyour Warranty and Servicing booklet.

Your Renault Dealer has all theequipment necessary to ensure thatyour vehicle is maintained to itsoriginal standard.

Always remember that the emissionof pollutant fumes is directly linkedto fuel consumption.

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