2000 RENAULT CLIO Owners Manual



       
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the driver's
handbook

ELF EVOLUTION SXR 5W30



       
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Renault recommends
ENGINE
Petrol : 1.2, 1.4, 1.4 16V
1.6, 1.6 16V, 2.0 16V
Diesel : 1.9 D, 1.9 dTi
MANUAL GEARBOX
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
POWER STEERING
BRAKE 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 protecting
the environment
Other types of Renault approved lubricants may be used
for petrol or diesel engines:
ELF EXCELLIUM 5W40
ELF COMPETITION ST 10W40
ELF TURBO DIESEL 10W40
ELF PRESTIGRADE TS 15W40
ELF PRESTIGRADE DIESEL 15W40
TRANSELF TRJ 75W80
RENAULTMATIC D3 SYN
RENAULTMATIC D2
FRELUB 650 DOT4All uses (2.0 16V recommended)
Normal use
Flexible driving
All types
All types
All types
All types
ELF recommends its Renault approved lubricants. For more information, go to www.elf-lub.com


       
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Welcome to your new RENAULT
This driver’s handbookcontains all the information you will need:
• 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 in it.
• to ensure that it is always running well by following the simple, but strict, advice concerning regular maintenance.
• to enable you to deal quickly with minor faults which do not require specialist attention.
The few minutes you spend reading this handbook will be amply rewarded by the information which it provides and the
technical innovations it will bring to your attention. If certain points are still unclear, the technicians in our Network will
be happy to provide you with any additional information you may require.
The following symbols are used in this handbook to help you while you are reading it:
To indicate a risk, danger or safety advice.
The description of the models given in this handbook is based on the technical specifications known at the date this
document was produced.The handbook covers all equipment(standard or optional)which is available for these
models, but their presence on the vehicle depends on the version, options selected and country of marketing.
Certain equipment which is due to be made available during the year may also be included in this handbook.
Enjoy driving your new Renault.
Copying or translation, in part or in full, is forbidden without written permission from Renault, 92100 Billancourt 2000.


       
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Brief overview
Tyre inflation pressures .................................................................................. 0.04 - 0.05
Adjusting the seats and driving position ................................................... 1.11
¬1.14
Child restraints .............................................................................................. 1.24
¬1.30
Tell-tale lights ................................................................................................ 1.36
¬1.49
Audible and visible signals ......................................................................... 1.55
¬1.58
De-icing/Demisting ..................................................................................................... 1.61
Running in, driving ...................................................................................... 2.02
¬2.14
Heating/Air conditioning ............................................................................. 3.04
¬3.14
Opening the bonnet ................................................................................................... 4.02
Levels (engine oil, windscreen washer, etc.) ............................................. 4.03
¬4.12
Emergency spare wheel ................................................................................ 5.02
¬5.05
Practical advice (changing the bulbs, fuses, repairs,
operating incidents) ..................................................................................... 5.02
¬5.34


       
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CONTENTS
Sections
1
2
3
4
5
6
7Getting 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 1.21.4 - 1.616V1.9 - 1.9 dTi1.416V1.62.016V
Types
(see vehicle identification plate)B/C/SB0A
B/C/SB0FB/CB0C-B/C/SB0E
B/C/B0G-CB0H
B/CB0J-B/CB0N
SB0R-B/CB0S-CB0T
B/C/SB0U-B/C/SB0VB/CB0D
B/CB0L-B/CB0PCB0M
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 wheels2.2 2.3 2.4 2.3
• For temporary use (2) 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2
Wheel sizes5B13-5.5J14-6J14-7J15
Tyre
dimensions165/70 R 13 T - 165/60 R 14 T - 165/65 R 14 T - 175/70 R 13 T - 175/60 R 14 T
175/65 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 chains
Refer to the paragraph “Tyres” in section 5 for information on maintenance and, depending on the version, the conditions
under which chains may be fitted to the vehicle.
Special points relating to the 2.0 litre
16Vversion
This vehicle is equipped with wheels which cannot be fitted with chains. If you wish to fit chains, it is essential to use
specific equipment.Consult your Renault Dealer.
(1)Special note concerning vehicles used at full load(maximum permissible all-up weight and weight towed)and towing
a vehicle:
The maximum speed must be limited to 60 mph (100 km/h) and the tyre inflation pressure increased by0.2 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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