2000 RENAULT CLIO fuel tank


       
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Section 1: Getting to know your car
Keys - Remote control ........................................................................................................................... 1.02 - 1.03
Doors ....................................................................................................................................................... 1.04 - 1.05
Automatic locking of doors, etc. when driving ............................................................................................. 1.06
Engine immobiliser ................................................................................................................................ 1.07 - 1.08
Head restraints - Seats ......................................................................................................................... 1.09
¬1.12
Seat belts/Methods of restraint in addition to front seat belts ........................................................ 1.13
¬1.23
Child safety ........................................................................................................................................... 1.24
¬1.30
Clock and external temperature ...................................................................................................................... 1.31
Driver’s layout ...................................................................................................................................... 1.32
¬1.35
Instrument panel .................................................................................................................................. 1.36
¬1.52
On-board computer .......................................................................................................................... 1.50
¬1.52
Rear view mirrors .................................................................................................................................. 1.53 - 1.54
Steering wheel .................................................................................................................................................. 1.54
External lighting and signals .............................................................................................................. 1.55
¬1.58
Headlight beam adjustment .................................................................................................................. 1.57 - 1.58
Windscreen wipers ................................................................................................................................ 1.59 - 1.60
De-icing/demisting ............................................................................................................................................ 1.61
Audible and visible signals ............................................................................................................................. 1.62
Fuel tank (filling with fuel) .................................................................................................................. 1.63 - 1.64

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FUEL TANK
Useful capacity of the fuel tank:
Approximately11 gallons
50 litres).
There is a cap holder1on the fuel
filler flap for holding the cap when
filling the tank.Filler cap: This is of a
special type. If you have to
replace it, make sure the
new cap is of the same type.
Consult your Renault Dealer.
Never handle the cap near to a
source of heat or a flame.
System for cutting off the fuel
supply in the event of a severe
impact
Refer to section 5 paragraph on
“System for cutting off fuel supply
in the event of a severe impact”.
Fuel grade
Petrol version
Use fuel which corresponds to the
appropriate grade defined by the
standards in force in the
particular country you are in.
Refer to the section “Engine
specifications”
Diesel versions
Use diesel fuel only. When filling
the tank, ensure that no water
enters the tank accidentally. The
filler cap and the neck must be
clean and dust-free. The fuel must
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FUEL TANK(continued)
Filling with fuel
Petrol version
Useunleaded fuel only.
Using leaded fuel will damage the
depollution equipment and may
lead to a loss of warranty.
To avoid the tank being filled with
leaded fuel, the filler neck has a
restrictor with a valvewhich only
allows an unleaded petrol nozzle to
be used(at the petrol pump).
- Insert the nozzle to open the valve,
asfarasitwillgo.
- Hold the nozzle in this position
while the tank is filled and then
release it.
Filling with fuel (continued)
Petrol and diesel versions
To allow room for expansion in the
fuel tank, do not top up more than
twice after the pump nozzle has cut
out automatically.
Any operation or
modification on the fuel
supply system (computers,
wiring, fuel circuit, in-
jector, protective covers...) is
strictly forbidden due to the
safety risks it may cause (except
for qualified staff from the
Renault network.
Persistent fuel odour
Your vehicle has a pressurised fuel
supply system. If a persistent fuel
odour should occur, please:
• stop the vehicle if traffic
conditions allow and switch the
ignition off;
• switch on the hazard warning
lights and ask all passengers to
leave the vehicle to keep them
away from the traffic;
• do not intervene or restart before
the vehicle has been checked by
qualified Renault network staff.

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SPECIAL POINTS - DIESEL VERSIONS
Diesel engine speed
Diesel engines have an injection
system with a mechanical governor
which prevents overrevving of the
engineregardless of the gear engaged.
Running out of fuel
After filling the tank,if you have run
completely out of fuel,on condition
that the battery is fully charged, the
engine may be started normally.
If, after a few seconds, after several
attempts, the engine will not start,
call for the assistance of a Renault
Dealer.
Winter precautions
To avoid any problems in icy
conditions:
• ensure your battery is always well
charged.
• ensure the fuel level in the tank
never drops too low to avoid
condensation forming at the
bottom of the tank.
Vehicles fitted with a diesel fuel
heater
This allows diesel fuel to be used
with no additives down to–18°C,
or, in the case of a vehicle used
regularly over short distances
(engine cold)down to–5°C.

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ADVICE ON ANTIPOLLUTION AND HOW TO ECONOMISE ON FUEL WHEN DRIVING(continued)
General hints
•Electricity is “fuel”; switch off all
the electrical units which are not
really needed.
However,(with safety always in
mind), keep your lights on when
the visibility is bad (see and be
seen).
• Try to use the air vents. Driving at
a speed of 60 mph (100 km/h)
with the windows open will
increase the use of fuel by 4%.•For vehicles fitted with air
conditioning,morefuelmaybe
used during urban driving; switch
off the system when it is not really
needed.
• Never fill the fuel tank up to the
brim to avoid it overflowing.
• Do not leave an empty roof rack in
position.
• Use a trailer for carrying bulky
objects.
• When towing a caravan, fit a wind
deflector and adjust it properly.
• Avoid using the car for door to
door calls (short journeys with
long stops in between), as the
engine never reaches its ideal
temperature. Try to group your
calls.
Tyres
•Inflation pressures which are too
low may increase fuel
consumption.
• The use of non-recommended
tyres may also increase fuel
consumption.

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ENVIRONMENT
Your vehicle has been designed with
the aim of caring forthe environment.
• Most versions are fitted with a
depollution system incorporating
thecatalytic converter, oxygen
sensor and active carbon filter
(which prevents fuel vapour
evaporating from the fuel tank
into the open air).
•These vehicles run on unleaded
fuel only.
•your vehicle comprises 87%
recyclable partsand already
contains parts which are made
fromrecycled materials(as marked
on the diagram above).
• 95% of the plastic parts in your
vehicle are marked by a symbol
which allows the principal
component material to be identified.
This marking means that the parts
removed can be sorted more
easily, making recycling of each of
them easier.In addition, your vehicle meets the
requirements of European legislation
concerning the protection of the
environment.
Make your contribution to
environmental protection too !
Do not dispose of parts replaced in
the course of routine vehicle
maintenance (battery, oil filter, air
filter...) and oil cans (empty or filled
with old oil...) with household
waste.
Dispose of them through specialist
organisations. In all cases comply
with local legislation.

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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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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