2000 RENAULT CLIO ESP

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BODYWORK MAINTENANCE(continued)
What you should do
• Wash your car frequently, using our
recommended cleaning products
anduseahighpressurejettorinse
off the wheel arches and under the
body to get rid of:
- spots of tree resin and industrial
grime;
-bird droppings, which contain
chemicals whichrapidly
discolour paintwork and may
even cause the paint to peel off;
The vehiclemustbe washed
immediately to remove these
marks since they cannot be
removed by polishing;
- salt from the wheel arches and
under the body, after the vehicle
has been driven in areas where
the roads are chemically treated;
- mud forming damp patches in
the wheel arches and under the
body.• Keep well away from the vehicle
in front when driving on a freshly
laid surface to avoid damage to
your paintwork.
• Have patches where the paint has
been damaged repaired quickly to
avoid corrosion spreading.
• If your vehicle is covered by the
Renault anti-corrosion warranty,
remember to visit the bodyshop
periodically. Refer to your vehicle’s
Warranty and Servicing booklet.
• Respect local regulations relating
to washing your vehicle (e.g. do
not wash your vehicle on a public
highway).• Before using a revolving brush
type car wash, check the mounting
of exterior equipment, additional
headlights and rear view mirrors.
Secure the wiper blades and radio
aerial with adhesive tape.
Remove the car phone aerial if the
vehicle has one.
• If mechanical components such
as hinges have to be cleaned, their
protection must be reapplied by
spraying on products approved
by Renault's Technical Department.
We have selected special products
to care for your vehicle which
may be obtained from Renault
Accessory Outlets.

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TYRES
Tyre safety - road wheels
The tyres are the only contact
between the vehicle and the road, so
it is essential to keep them in good
condition.
You must make sure that your tyres
conform to local road regulations.
When they need to be
replaced, only tyres of
the same make,
dimension, type and
profile should be used.
When fitting tyres to the car,
they should either be identical to
those fitted originally or
conform to those recommended
by your Renault Dealer.
Maintaining the tyres
The tyres must be in good condition
and the tread form must have
sufficient depth: tyres approved by
our Technical Department have
wear warning strips1which are
risers moulded into the tread at
several points.When the tread has worn down to
the level of these risers,they
become visible2:the tyres
concerned must be replacednowas
only1.6 mm maximum of tread
remains and this is not sufficient to
maintain good grip on wet roads.
Incidents which occur when
driving such as striking the kerb
may damage the tyres and could
lead to the misalignment of the front
axle geometry.
An overloaded car, long journeys by
motorway, especially in very hot
weather, or continual driving on
poor road surfaces will lead to more
rapid tyre wear and affect safety.

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BATTERY breakdown
To avoid all risk of sparks:
- Ensure the “accessories” are
switched off before disconnecting
or reconnecting the battery.
- When charging is finished, switch
off the charger before connecting
or disconnecting the battery.
- Do not place metal objects on the
battery to avoid creating a short
circuit between the terminals.
Connecting a battery charger
Both battery leads must be
disconnected (engine switched off).
Do not disconnect the battery when
the engine is running.Follow the
instructions for use given by the
manufacturer of the battery charger
you are using.Only a well-charged and well-
maintained battery will have a long
and useful life and enable you to
start your vehicle's engine normally.
The battery must be kept clean and
dry and the terminals and clips
must be cleaned and coated with
anti-acid grease.
Have the battery's charging capacity
checked regularly:
• Especially if you use your vehicle
for short journeys or for frequent
town driving.
• If an abnormal amount of
electrolyte is used.
• When the external temperature
drops, it isnormal for the
charging capacity to decrease.In
winter, only use those electrical
components which are really
necessary.
• Finally, remember that the battery
charge decreases naturally owing
to a certain number of permanent
accessories on the vehicle such as
the clock or other accessories
fitted.When a large number of accessories
are fitted to the vehicle, have them
connectedafter the ignition switch.
In this case, it is advisable to have
your vehicle fitted with a battery
which has an increased nominal
capacity. Consult your Renault
Dealer.
If the vehicle is to be left stationary
for a long time, disconnect the
battery and recharge it regularly,
especially in cold weather. The
memories, radio etc. will then have
to be reprogrammed. The battery
must be stored in a dry and
ventilated area protected from frost.
Specific procedures may
be required to charge
some batteries. Consult
your Dealer.
Avoid all risks of sparks which
may cause an immediate
explosion and charge the battery
in a well-ventilated area. Risk of
serious injury.

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OPERATING INCIDENTS
Your vehicle should not be affected by incidents likely to keep it off the road for long periods if you have followed the
Renault Servicing Programme regularly.
The following advice will allow you to get going again quickly, albeit temporarily: for reasons of safety, you should
always consult a Renault Dealer as soon as possible.
When starter is activated CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION
• There is no response. The warning
lights fail to illuminate and the starter
does not turn.Battery lead disconnected or terminals
oxidised.Check battery terminals: scrape clean
if oxidised and re-tighten.
Battery discharged. Connect another battery to the faulty
battery.
Battery unserviceable. Replace the battery.
• Warning lights go dim and starter
turns very slowly.Battery terminals not tight.
Battery terminals oxidised.Check battery terminals: scrape clean
if oxidised and re-tighten.
Battery discharged. Connect another battery to the faulty
battery.
• The engine is difficult to start in
damp conditions or after washing.Poor ignition, ignition system damp. Dry the plug leads and ignition coil.
• The engine is difficult to start when
hot.Poor carburation (bubbles of vaporised
fuel in the circuit).Let the engine cool down.
Lack of compression. Consult a Renault Dealer.

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WEIGHTS(continued)
(1)Towed weight
(Towing a caravan, boat, etc.)
- It is important that the towing weights in each country governed by local legislation are respected. Consult your Renault
Dealer for all towing attachments.In all cases, never exceed the maximum permissible total train weight (vehicle +
trailer).
- If your vehicle is already being used fully laden (maximum permitted all up weight); your maximum speed must be
limited to 60 mph (100 km/h) and the tyre inflation pressures should be increased by 0.2 bar.
- Engine output and performance on hills are reduced with altitude. We recommend that you reduce the maximum load by
10% at an altitude of 1000 metres, then by an additional 10% for each 1000 metres thereafter.

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WEIGHTS(in kg) -Basic vehicle without option, likely to change in the course of the model year.
Consult your Renault Dealer.
Utility versions
(versions marketed depend on country)1.2 1.9 D 1.9 dTi
Vehicle type
(see vehicle identification plate)SB0A
SB0FSB0E
SB0J
SB0RSB0U
SB0V
Kerb
weight
without driverTo t a l
Front
Rear880 975 1 000
540 635 650
340 340 350
Maximum permitted
axle loadFront
Rear780 860 860
785 785 785
Maximum permissible all up weight1 420 1 530 1 490
Maximum permissible towed weight,
unbraked475 525 535
Maximum permissible towed weight,
braked(1) driver only 1 100 1 200 1 150
other cases 850 900 950
Maximum permissible total train weight(= maximum permissible all up weight
+ trailer)2 200 2 400 2 500
Permissible nose weight75 50
Max. permissible load on roof rack60
(1)Towed weight
(Towing a caravan, boat, etc.)
-It is important that the towing
weights in each country governed
by local legislation are respected.
Consult your Renault Dealer for all
towing attachments.In all cases,
never exceed the maximum
permissible total train weight
(vehicle + trailer).
- If your vehicle is already being
used fully laden (maximum
permitted all up weight); your
maximum speed must be limited
to 60 mph (100 km/h) and the tyre
inflation pressures should be
increased by 0.2 bar.
- Engine output and performance
on hills are reduced with altitude.
We recommend that you reduce
the maximum load by 10% at an
altitude of 1000 metres, then by an
additional 10% for each 1000
metres thereafter.