2000 RENAULT CLIO maintenance

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BODYWORK MAINTENANCE
Protection against the action of
corrosive agents
Although your vehicle has been
treated with very effective
anti-corrosion products, it is still
subject to the action of:
• corrosives in the atmosphere
- atmospheric pollution (urban
and industrial areas),
- saline atmosphere (near the sea,
particularly in hot weather),
- seasonal and humid climatic
conditions, especially road salt
in winter.
• abrasives
- wind-carried dust and sand, mud,
road grit thrown up by other
vehicles.
• minor impacts
To avoid losing the benefits of this
protection, a minimum number of
precautions should be taken to
ensure against this risk.
What you must not do
• Wash the vehicle in bright sunlight
or in freezing temperatures.
• Scrape off mud or dirt without
pre-wetting.
• Allow external dirt to accumulate.
• Allow rust to form after minor
impacts.
• Use solvents not recommended
by Renault's Technical Department
to remove spots as they may
damage the paintwork.
• Drive frequently in snow or muddy
conditions without periodically
washing the car, particularly
under the wheel arches and under
the body.• Degrease or clean mechanical
components (e.g. engine
compartment), underneath the
bodywork, parts with hinges (e.g.
inside the fuel tank flap, sunroof)
and painted plastic external
fittings (e.g. bumpers) using high
pressure cleaning apparatus or
spraying on products which are
not approved by our Technical
Department as this could give rise
to corrosion or incorrect operation.

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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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INTERIOR TRIM MAINTENANCE
Whatever type of stain is on the
trim, use soapy water (if necessary
warm) based on:
• natural soap,
• washing up liquid (1 part
washing up liquid to 200 parts of
water)
Rinse with a soft, damp cloth.
Special points
Instrument glass(e.g. instrument
panel, clock, external temperature
display, radio display, etc.).
Use a soft cloth or cotton wool.
If this does not clean the glass, use a
soft cloth (or cotton wool) slightly
dampened with soapy water then
rinse with a soft cloth or damp
cotton wool.
Carefullydry with a soft dry cloth.
Cleaning products containing
alcohol may not be used under any
circumstances.Seat belts
These must be kept clean.
Use products selected by Renault's
Technical Department (Renault
Accessory Outlet) or use warm
soapy water with a sponge and dry
with a dry cloth.
Do not use cleaning agents or dyes
under any circumstances.
We have selected special products
to care for your vehicle which
may be obtained from Renault
Accessory Outlets.

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OPERATING INCIDENTS(continued)
On the open road CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION
• Steering becomes hard to turn. Belt broken. Have the belt replaced.
Lack of oil in pump. Top up oil (see maintenance section).
If the fault persists, consult your
Renault Dealer.
• The engine overheats. The coolant
temperature warning light illuminates
(or the needle on the gauge is in the
red zone).Water pump: belt slack or broken.
Faulty engine cooling fan.Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine
and call for the assistance of a Renault
Dealer.
Coolant leaks. Check the condition of the hoses and
clips.
Check the expansion bottle: it should
contain coolant. If it does not, top up
the level (after letting the engine cool
down). Take care not to burn yourself.
This action is only temporary: consult
your Renault Dealer as soon as
possible.
Radiator
Never fill a hot radiator with cold coolant if a considerable quantity has been lost. After any operation
on the vehicle which has involved even partial draining of the cooling system, it must be refilled with a
new mixture prepared in the correct proportions. Reminder: only products approved by our Technical
Department may be used for this purpose.

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
AABS .......................................................................... 2.14
Accessories - installation ....................................... 5.28
Accessories .............................................................. 5.28
Additional driving lights ........................................ 5.12
Adjusting the driver's position ................... 1.13 - 1.14
Air bag ......................................................... 1.15
¬1.20
Air conditioning ................... 3.02 - 3.03 - 3.10¬3.14
Air filter .................................................................... 4.12
Air vents ....................................................... 3.02 - 3.03
Anti-lock braking system ....................................... 2.14
Anti-pollution (advice) .............................. 2.06
¬2.08
Ashtrays ................................................................... 3.24
Automatic transmission (use) .................... 2.10
¬2.12
Automatic transmission selector lever ..... 2.10¬2.12
BBattery ................................................ 4.10 - 5.18 - 5.19
Bodywork (maintenance) ............................. 4.12 - 4.13
Bonnet ...................................................................... 4.02
Brake fluid ............................................................... 4.08
Bulbs (changing) ......................................... 5.10
¬5.17
Buzzer (lights on) ......................................... 1.04 - 1.55
CCapacity of mechanical components .......... 4.07 - 4.09
Catalytic converter (special points) ....................... 2.04
Catalytic converter .................................................. 2.04
Central door locking ......................... 1.02 - 1.03 - 1.05
Changing a wheel ................................................... 5.05
Changing bulbs ........................................... 5.10
¬5.17
Child booster seat ....................................... 1.24¬1.28
Childproof locks 1.04 - 1.19 - 1.24¬1.30 - 3.17 - 3.20
Children ........... 1.04 - 1.19 - 1.24¬1.30 - 3.17 - 3.20
Cigar lighter ............................................................. 3.24
Clock ........................................................................ 1.31
Controls ....................................................... 1.32
¬1.35
Coolant ..................................................................... 4.09
Courtesy lights .............................................. 3.15 - 3.16Ddashboard .................................................... 1.32
¬1.35
Demisting: Windscreen ........................................... 1.57
Rear screen ........................................... 1.57
Dimensions .............................................................. 6.13
Dipstick ....................................................... 4.03
¬4.06
Direction indicators ..... 1.62 - 5.10 - 5.11 - 5.13 - 5.15
Door locking ............................................... 1.03
¬1.06
Doors ............................................................. 1.04 - 1.05
Driver's layout ..................... 1.32
¬1.35 - 1.50¬1.52
Driving ......................................................... 2.02¬2.12
EEmbellisher spanner .................................... 5.03 - 5.04
Embellishers ............................................................ 5.04
Emergency spare wheel .......................................... 5.02
Engine (technical specifications) ........................... 6.05
Engine coolant ......................................................... 4.09
Engine immobiliser ...................................... 1.07 - 1.08
Engine oil .................................................... 4.03
¬4.07
Engine specifications .............................................. 6.05
Environment ............................................................ 2.09
External lighting and signals ..................... 1.56
¬1.58
External temperature .............................................. 1.31
FFaults (operating faults) ............................. 5.29
¬5.34
Fitting a radio .......................................................... 5.27
Fog lights ...................................................... 1.56 - 5.12
Front seat adjustment .................................. 1.11 - 1.12
Front seat belt pretensioners .................................. 1.15
Front seats (adjustment) ............................ 1.09
¬1.12
Fuel (advice on economy) ......................... 2.06¬2.08
Fuel (filling) ............................................................ 1.64
Fuel (grade) ................................................... 1.64 - 6.05
Fuel cut-off in the event of a
severe impact ...................................................... 5.23

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
FFuel cut-off system
Fuel economy ............................................ 2.06¬2.08
Fuel filler flap ........................................................ 1.63
Fuel level .................................................... 1.36
¬1.52
Fuel tank capacity .................................................. 1.63
Fuses ............................................................. 5.20 - 5.21
GGear lever ................................................................ 2.13
HHandbrake ............................................................... 2.13
Hazard warning lights ............................................ 1.62
Head restraint .............................................. 1.09 - 1.10
Headlight flashers ................................................... 1.62
Headlights .................................................. 1.55
¬1.58
Heated seats ............................................................ 1.12
Heating ....................................................... 3.04
¬3.09
Heating and ventilation ....... 3.02 - 3.03 - 3.10¬3.14
Horn ......................................................................... 1.62
IIgnition switch ........................................................ 2.02
Immobiliser (ignition switch) ................................ 2.02
In the event of a violent impact ........................... 5.23
Indicator lights ........................................... 1.36
¬1.52
Instrument panel (adjustment) .............................. 1.55
Instrument panel ....................................... 1.36
¬1.52
Instruments ................................................ 1.36¬1.52
Interior trim (maintenance) ................................... 4.14
JJack ............................................................... 5.03 - 5.05
KKeys ......................................................................... 1.02LLevels .......................................................... 4.03
¬4.11
Lifting the vehicle (changing a wheel) .... 5.02¬5.08
Lighting: External ............... 1.55¬1.58 - 5.10¬5.15
Interior ............................... 3.15 - 5.16 - 5.17
Lights: Fog lights .............................. 1.56 - 5.12 - 5.13
Dipped beam headlights ...... 1.55 - 5.10 - 5.11
Hazard warning lights ............................... 1.62
Direction
indicators .... 1.62 - 5.10 - 5.11 - 5.13 - 5.15
Side lights .................. 1.55 - 5.10 - 5.11 - 5.13
Reversing lights .......................................... 5.13
Main beam headlights ......... 1.55 - 5.10 - 5.11
Stop lights ....................................... 5.13 - 5.14
Adjustment ...................................... 1.57 - 1.58
Luggage compartment ............................... 3.26
¬3.29
MMap reading lights ...................................... 3.15 - 3.16
Maintenance:
Bodywork ................................................. 4.12 - 4.13
Interior trim ........................................................ 4.14
Mechanical ................................................. 4.03
¬4.11
OOil change ............................................................... 4.07
Oil filter .................................................................. 4.07
On-board computer ................................... 1.50
¬1.52
PPaintwork (maintenance) ............................ 4.12 - 4.13
Paintwork (reference) ............................................. 6.02
Power assisted steering ............................... 2.13 - 4.10
Power-assisted steering pump ............................... 4.11
Practical advice .......................................... 2.06
¬2.08
Puncture ..................................................... 5.02¬5.05