2000 RENAULT CLIO Owners Manual

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TYRES(continued)
Tyre inflation pressures
Tyre inflation pressures must be
adhered to. (Remember to check the
emergency spare wheel at the same
time.) Inflation pressures must be
checked at least once a month and
always before a long journey. (Refer
to the section on “Tyre inflation
pressures”.)
Incorrect tyre pressures
lead to abnormal tyre
wear and unusually hot
running. Factors which may
seriously affect safety and lead
to:
- poor roadholding
- possibility of blow-outs or of
throwingatreadathighspeed.
Inflation pressures depend on
the load and the driving speed.
Adjust the pressures according
to the conditions of use. (Refer to
the section on tyre inflation
pressures.)Inflation pressures should be
checked when the tyres are cold;
ignore higher pressures which may
be reached in hot weather or
following a fast journey. If tyre
inflation pressures cannot be
checked when the tyres arecold,
take into account an increase of0.2
to0.3bar.
Never deflate a hot tyre.
Note:A label (depending on country
or version) stuck on the edge or
frame of the driver’s door gives the
recommended tyre inflation
pressures.
Replacing tyres
For safety reasons, this
operation must only be
carried out by a
specialist.
Fitting different tyres may
change your vehicle as follows:
- It may mean that your vehicle
no longer conforms to current
regulations.
- It may change the way it
handles when cornering.
- It may cause the steering to be
heavy.
- It may cause tyre noise.
- It may affect the use of chains.
Changing wheels around
This practice is not recommended.
Emergency spare wheel
Refer to the information on the
emergency spare wheel and
instructions on how to change a
wheel in section 5.

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TYRES(continued)
Use in winter
• Chains
For safety reasons, chains must
never be fitted to the wheels on
the rear axle.
Chains must not be fittedto tyres
which are larger than those
originally fitted to the vehicle.
Chains may only be fitted
to tyres of the same
size as those originally
fitted toyour vehicle.
Special note for limited use
emergency spare wheel
Thiscannot be fitted with
chains.
If a puncture occurs on a front
wheel, one of the rear wheels
mustbe fitted in place of the
punctured front wheel and the
emergency spare wheel fitted in
place of the rear wheel.• “Snow” or winter tyres
We recommend that these are fitted
toall four wheelsto ensure that
your vehicle retains maximum road
holding.
Note:These tyres sometimes have:
- a specific direction of rotation
- a maximum speed which may
be lower than the maximum
speed of your vehicle.
• Studded tyres
This type of equipment may only
be used for a limited period and
as laid down by local legislation.
It is necessary to keep to the speed
specified by current legislation.
As a minimum, these tyres may be
fitted to the two front wheels.
In all cases, we recommend that
you consult your Renault Dealer,
who will be able to advise you on
the choice of equipment which is
most suitable for your vehicle.

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WIPERS
Replacing the windscreen wiper
blades1
• Lift the wiper arm3.
• Move the blade into a horizontal
position.
• Press tab2and slide the wiper
blade downwards until the hook4
of the wiper arm is released.
• Remove blade in direction of
arrow (A)andfitnewbladein
direction of arrow (B).
Replacing the rear screen wiper
blade5
• Lift the wiper arm6.
• Pivot the blade until a resistance
is felt.
• Release the blade by pulling it (C).
Refitting a windscreen or rear
screen wiper blade
Refitting is the reverse of removal.
Ensure the blade is correctly locked
in position.
• In freezing conditions, make
sure that the wiper blades are
not stuck to the windscreen
(risk of overheating the motor).
• Keep an eye on the condition of
the blades. Change them as soon
as they become less efficient:
approximately once a year.

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SINGLE HEADLIGHTS: replacing the bulbs
Main beam / dipped beam
headlights
Remove the bulb connector1.
Remove the plastic coverA.
Release the spring4and remove the
bulb.
Type of halogen bulb: H4, approved
by our Technical Department (see
box).
Never touch the glass of a halogen
bulb. Hold it by the base.
Once the bulb has been replaced,
refit the coverA.
Front side light
Turn bulb holder2a quarter turn to
reach the bulb.
Bulb type: W 5 W.
Direction indicator
Turn bulb holder3a quarter turn
and remove the bulb.
Bulb type: orange pear shaped
bulb, bayonet fitting, 21 W.
Cleaning the headlights
As the headlights have plastic
lenses, use a soft cloth or cotton
wool.
If this is not sufficient, use a soft
cloth (or cotton wool) dampened
with soapy water then rinse using a
soft cloth or cotton wool.
Carefullydry off using a soft, dry
cloth.
Alcohol based cleaning products
must not be used under any
circumstances.
As the headlights have
plastic lenses, anti-UV H4
type bulbs approved
by Renault's Technical
Department must be used.
(The headlight may be damaged if
any other type of H4 bulb is used.)
We recommend you obtain an
emergency kit including a box of
spare bulbs.

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DUAL HEADLIGHTS: replacing the bulbs
Main beamA/ Dipped beamB
headlights
Remove the bulb connector1or2.
Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a
turn and remove the bulb.
Type of halogen bulb:A
¶H7
B¶HB3
Anti-UV (see box).
Never touch the glass of a halogen
bulb. Hold it by the base.
Once the bulb has been replaced,
make sure the bulb holder is refitted
in the correct position.
Front side light
Turn the bulb holder4aquarterofa
turn to reach the bulb.
Type of bulb: W 5 W.
Direction indicator
Turn the bulb holder3aquarterofa
turn and remove the bulb.
Type of bulb: orange pear-shaped
bulb, bayonet fitting: 21 W.
Cleaning the headlights
As the headlights have plastic
lenses, use a soft cloth or cotton
wool.
If this is not sufficient, use a soft
cloth (or cotton wool) dampened
with soapy water then rinse using a
soft cloth or cotton wool.
Carefullydry off using a soft, dry
cloth.
Alcohol based cleaning products
must not be used under any
circumstances.
As the headlights have
plastic lenses, anti-UV
H7 and HB3 type bulbs
approved by Renault's
Technical Department must be
used.
(The headlight may be damaged
if any other type of H7 and HB3
bulb is used.)
We recommend you obtain an
emergency kit including a box of
spare bulbs.

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FOG LIGHTS: replacing the bulbs
• Remove the mounting bolts1.
• Remove the light unit from the
front.
• Disconnect the wires.
• Remove cover2by turning it.
• Remove the bulb connector.
• Release spring3.
• Remove the bulb.
•Holding the new bulb in a cloth or
piece of paper,slide it into its
mounting.
Type of halogen bulb: H1Adjusting the lights
Contact your Renault Dealer for
adjusting the lights.
Take care when working
under the bonnet as
the engine cooling fan
may cut in at any
moment.
Additional lights
If you wish to fit fog lights or long
range headlights to your vehicle,
consult your Renault Dealer.
Any operation on (or
modification to) the
electrical system must be
performed by a Renault
Dealer since an incorrect
connection might damage the
electrical installation (harness,
components and in particular, the
alternator). In addition, your
Dealer has available all the parts
required for fitting these units.

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REAR LIGHTS: replacing the bulbs
Remove bolt1and release the rear
lights unit from outside.Unclip the bulb holder using tabs2.3Tail light and stop light
Pear shaped bulb, bayonet fitting
with two filaments P 21/5 W.
4Direction indicator light
Orange pear shaped bulb, bayonet
fitting P 21 W.
5Reversing light
Pear shaped bulb, bayonet fitting
P21W.
6Fog light (or no bulb fitted)
Pear shaped bulb, bayonet fitting
P21W.

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REAR LIGHTS: replacing the bulbs(continued)
Third centre stop light1
The third stop light is a special strip
light. Consult your Renault Dealer if
any work needs to be carried out on
this.
Number plate lights
Release bulb holder2(using a flat
blade screwdriver for example).Unclip lens3from the bulb holder
to reach the bulb.
Bulb type: double ended tubular
bulb 5 W.