2000 RENAULT CLIO maintenance


       
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Welcome to your new RENAULT
This driver’s handbookcontains all the information you will need:
• to get to know your Renault, to use it to the best advantage and to benefit from all the latest technical developments
which are incorporated in it.
• to ensure that it is always running well by following the simple, but strict, advice concerning regular maintenance.
• to enable you to deal quickly with minor faults which do not require specialist attention.
The few minutes you spend reading this handbook will be amply rewarded by the information which it provides and the
technical innovations it will bring to your attention. If certain points are still unclear, the technicians in our Network will
be happy to provide you with any additional information you may require.
The following symbols are used in this handbook to help you while you are reading it:
To indicate a risk, danger or safety advice.
The description of the models given in this handbook is based on the technical specifications known at the date this
document was produced.The handbook covers all equipment(standard or optional)which is available for these
models, but their presence on the vehicle depends on the version, options selected and country of marketing.
Certain equipment which is due to be made available during the year may also be included in this handbook.
Enjoy driving your new Renault.
Copying or translation, in part or in full, is forbidden without written permission from Renault, 92100 Billancourt 2000.


       
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CONTENTS
Sections
1
2
3
4
5
6
7Getting to know your car.....................................................................
Driving...............................................................................................................
Your comfort.................................................................................................
Maintenance..................................................................................................
Practical advice...........................................................................................
Technical specifications........................................................................
Alphabetical index....................................................................................


       
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Tyre inflation pressures when cold(in bar) (continued)
Tyre safety and use of chains
Refer to the paragraph “Tyres” in section 5 for information on maintenance and, depending on the version, the conditions
under which chains may be fitted to the vehicle.
Special points relating to the 2.0 litre
16Vversion
This vehicle is equipped with wheels which cannot be fitted with chains. If you wish to fit chains, it is essential to use
specific equipment.Consult your Renault Dealer.
(1)Special note concerning vehicles used at full load(maximum permissible all-up weight and weight towed)and towing
a vehicle:
The maximum speed must be limited to 60 mph (100 km/h) and the tyre inflation pressure increased by0.2 bar.
Refer to the information on “weights” in section 6 for more details.
(2) Wheel size: 3J14; tyre dimension: 105/70 R14

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ADVICE ON ANTIPOLLUTION AND HOW TO ECONOMISE ON FUEL WHEN DRIVING
RENAULT actively participates in
the reduction of pollutant exhaust
gas emissions and in saving energy.
By virtue of its design, its original
settings and moderate fuel
consumption, your RENAULT
conforms to the current antipollution
standards. Technical design cannot
achieve everything, however. The
level of exhaust gas pollutant
emissions and the fuel
consumption of your vehicle is
within your control. Ensure that
your vehicle is maintained
correctly, and that you drive and use
it carefully.Maintenance
Not observing the antipollution
legislation may lead to the owner of
the vehicle being prosecuted.
Replacing parts of the engine, the
fuel supply system and the exhaust
with parts which are not original
parts recommended by the
manufacturer may mean that your
vehicle no longer conforms to the
antipollution regulations.
Have your vehicle checked and
adjusted by your Renault Dealer in
accordance with the instructions in
your Warranty and Servicing booklet.
Your Renault Dealer has all the
equipment necessary to ensure that
your vehicle is maintained to its
original standard.
Always remember that the emission
of pollutant fumes is directly linked
to fuel consumption.
Engine adjustments
• ignition:this requires no adjustment
• spark plugs:optimum conditions
of use, performance and output
require that the specifications
laid down by our Design
Department be rigorously
adhered to.
If the spark plugs have to be
replaced, use the make, type and
gap specified for your engine.
Consult your Renault Dealer for
this information.
• idle speed:this requires no
adjustment.
• air filter, diesel fuel filter:a
blocked cartridge reduces output
and must be replaced.
• injection pump setting:this must
be set to the recommended values.

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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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Section 4: Maintenance
Bonnet ................................................................................................................................................................ 4.02
Engine oil level .................................................................................................................................... 4.03
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Oil changes: Engine .......................................................................................................................................... 4.07
Levels: Brake fluid ............................................................................................................................................ 4.08
Coolant .................................................................................................................................................. 4.09
Battery ................................................................................................................................................... 4.10
Power steering pump .......................................................................................................................... 4.10
Screen washer reservoir ...................................................................................................................... 4.11
Air filter ............................................................................................................................................................. 4.11
Bodywork maintenance ......................................................................................................................... 4.12 - 4.13
Interior trim maintenance ................................................................................................................................ 4.14

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LEVELS(continued)
Power assisted steering pump
Frequency:Refer to your vehicle’s
Warranty and Servicing booklet.
Level:for the level to be correct
when cold, it must be:
- visible between theMinimumand
Maximummarks on the reservoir1.
For topping up or filling, only use
products approved by the Renault
Technical Department.
Battery
The battery does not require any
maintenance.
Take care when working
in the engine
compartment as the
engine cooling fan may
cut in at any moment without
warning.Handle the battery with
care as it contains
sulphuric acid which must
not come into contact with
the eyes or skin.
If it does, rinse with plenty of
water.
Keep all sources of flame, heat and
sparks away from the battery as
there is a risk of explosion.

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LEVELS(continued)FILTERS
Windscreen washer reservoir
Filling:via plug1.
This reservoir also supplies the
headlight washers (if fitted to the
vehicle).
Liquid:water + washer product
(antifreeze product in winter).
Jets:tilt each small sphere with a
pin to alter the angle of the spray.The filter components (air filter,
particle filter, diesel filter...) should
be replaced during the maintenance
operations carried out on your
vehicle.
Frequency for replacing filter
components:see the servicing
booklet for your vehicle.If there is an abnormal drop in
any of the fluid levels, consult
your Renault Dealer at once.
Take care when working
under the bonnet as the
engine cooling fan may
cut in at any moment.