2000 RENAULT CLIO ignition

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KEYS
1Remote control coded ignition
key, key for doors and fuel filler
cap.
If there is a child (or animal) in the car, never leave it unattended with
the key in the ignition. With the key in the ignition it would be
possible to operate electrical equipment such as the window risers
and there is a risk that the child may be seriously injured (by trapping
his or her neck, arm, hand, etc.).

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AUTOMATIC LOCKING OF DOORS, ETC. WHEN DRIVING
You can decide if you wish to
activate the function.
To activate it
With the ignition on, press the
locking side (red dot) of the door
central locking button1for
approximately 5 seconds until you
hear a beep.
To deactivate it
With the ignition on, press the
unlocking side (opposite the red
dot) of the door central locking
button1for approximately 5
seconds until you hear a beep.
If you decide to keep the
doors locked when you
are driving, remember
that it may be more
difficult for those assisting you to
gain access to your vehicle in the
event of an emergency.
Operating principle
When the vehicle moves off, the
system automatically locks the
doors,etc.assoonasaspeedof4
mph (6 km/h) is attained. The
tell-tale light on button1
illuminates.
Unlocking occurs automatically:
- if a front door is opened.
Note:If a rear door is opened, this
will be locked again automatically
when the vehicle attains a speed of
approximately 4 mph (6 km/h).
- by pressing the door unlocking
button1.
Operating incident
If you note that the system is not
operating correctly (automatic
locking does not take place, the
tell-tale light on button1does not
illuminate when the doors, etc. are
locked), first of all check that all the
doors, etc. are properly closed.
However, if they are closed
correctly, consult your Renault
Dealer.
Also make sure that locking has not
been deactivated inadvertently. If
this occurs, switch the ignition off
and on again and reactivate it as
described above.

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ENGINE IMMOBILISER
This prevents the engine being
started by anyone who does not
have the coded key for the vehicle.
Any operation on or
modification to the
immobiliser system
(computers, wiring, etc.)
may be dangerous. It must be
carried out by qualified Renault
personnel.
Operating principle
The vehicle is automatically
protected a few seconds after the
key has been removed from the
ignition.
When the ignition is switched on,
warning light1illuminates for a few
seconds then extinguishes.
The vehicle has recognised the code
and the engine may be started.
If the code of the ignition key is not
recognised by the vehicle, warning
light1will flash continuously and
the engine cannot be started.• System operation warning light
When the ignition is switched on,
warning light1illuminates for
approximately three seconds, then
extinguishes. The engine may then
be started.
• Vehicle protection warning light
A few seconds after switching the
ignition off, warning light1flashes
continuously.
The vehicle is only protected once
the key has been removed from the
ignition.

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ENGINE IMMOBILISER(continued)
• Fault warning light
Petrol version
After the ignition has been
switched on,if warning light1
continues to flash or remains
illuminated, there is a fault in the
operation of the system.
While driving, if warning light2
flashes during deceleration or at
idle speed, there is a fault in the
operation of the system.Diesel version
If warning light1illuminates or
remains illuminated after the ignition
has been switched on, there is a
fault in the operation of the system.
In all cases,youmustcontact your
Renault Dealer, as only Dealers in
the Renault Network are qualified to
repair the engine immobiliser system.If the coded ignition key is faulty,
use the second key (supplied with
the vehicle). If this second key is not
available youmustcontact your
Renault Dealer, as only Dealers in the
Renault Network are qualified to
repair the engine immobiliser system.

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FRONT SEATS(continued)
Access to the rear seats
(three door versions)
Lift handle5and slide the seat
forwards.
To return the seat to its original
position, slide the seat backwards
untilitlocks.Heated seats
With the ignition on, press
the switch on panel6. A light will
illuminate on the switch.
Even if the light is illuminated, the
system is not necessarily activated.
The system has a thermostat and
only operates when the passenger
compartment temperature is less
than 12°C (with a tolerance of plus
or minus 4°C).

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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELT
These are:
OFront seat belt pretensioners.
OForce limiter.
OAir bags for driver and front
passenger.
These systems are provided to act
independently or together when the
vehicle is subjected to a frontal
impact.
There are three possibilities,
depending on the force of the
impact:
- protection is provided by the belt
only;
- the pretensioner is triggered to
rectify belt position and play;
- if the air bag and force limiter are
triggered, they provide additional
protection in the event of the most
severe impact.
OSide air bags
Areprovidedtoactivateinthe
event of a severe side impact.
Front seat belt pretensioners
The system is only operational once
the ignition has been switched on.
If the vehicle is subject to a
severefrontalimpact, piston1
immediately retracts the seat belt
buckle, pulling the seat belt tight
against the body and thereby
improving its efficiency.• Following an accident,
have all the restraint
systems checked.
• No operations whatsoever are
permitted on any part of the
pretensioner system (computer,
wiring).
• To avoid incorrect triggering
of the system which may
cause damage, only qualified
personnel of the Renault
Networkmayworkonthe
pretensioner system.
• Electrical testing of the trigger
system may only be carried
out by a specially trained
technician using special
equipment.
• When the vehicle is scrapped,
contact your Renault Dealer for
disposal of the gas generator.

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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELT(continued)
Driver and passenger
air bag (continued)
Each air bag system consists of:
- An air bag and gas generator fitted
on the steering wheel for the
driver and in the dashboard for the
front passenger;
- A computer for both systems,
which includes the impact
detector and a monitor controlling
the electrical trigger system for the
gas generator;
- One single tell-tale light1on the
instrument panel.Operation
The system is only operational after
the ignition has been turned on
(ignition key in position“M”
ignition on).
If a severefrontalimpact occurs, the
air bag(s) inflate(s) in approximately
30 millisecond(s), cushioning the
impact of the driver’s head against
the steering wheel and the front
passenger’s head against the
dashboard. The air bag then deflates
immediately so that the passengers
are not impeded in any way when
they get out of the vehicle.
The air bag system uses the
principles of pyrotechnics. This
explains why, when the air bag
inflates, it will generate heat,
produce smoke (this does not mean
that a fire is about to start) and
make a noise upon detonation. In a
situation where an air bag is
required, it must inflate
immediately and this may cause
some minor, superficial grazing to
the skin.Operating fault
Tell-tale light1illuminates on the
instrument panel when the ignition
is turned on and then extinguishes
after a few seconds.
If it does not illuminate when the
ignition is turned on or if it flashes,
there is a fault in the system.
Consult your Renault Dealer as soon
as possible. Your protection will be
reduced until this problem is
rectified.

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CLOCK / EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE
Clock1- setting the clock
With the ignition on, press button:
HFor hours,
MFor minutes.
External temperature
display
The formation of ice is
related to exposure, local
hygrometry and temperature.
The external temperature alone
is not sufficient to detect ice.
Clock3- setting the clock
With the ignition on:
- Briefly turn knob2to the right: the
hours will flash.
- Press knob2either briefly or
continuously to change the hour.
- Turn knob2brieflytotheright
once more: the first figure of the
minutes will flash.
- Press knob2briefly or
continuously to make the changes- Turn knob2briefly to the right
once more: the second figure of the
minutes will flash.
- Press knob2either briefly or
continuously to change the
minutes.
- To validate the clock setting, turn
button2briefly to the right.
If the electrical supply is cut
(battery disconnected, feed wire
broken, etc.), the clock display
will be incorrect.
The display must be reset.
For your safety, do not reset the
clock while you are driving.