2003 RENAULT CLIO Owners Manual

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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 2002.

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Brief overview
• Tyre pressures .............................................................................................. 0.04 - 0.05
• Adjusting the seats and driving position ............................................... 1.11
¬1.14
• Child restraints ........................................................................................... 1.24
¬1.36
• Warning lights ............................................................................................ 1.42
¬1.52
• Horn and headlamp flash ............................................................. 1.55
¬1.57 - 1.62
• De-icing .................................................................................................................... 1.61
• Running in, driving ................................................................................... 2.02
¬2.30
• Heating/air conditioning ........................................................................... 3.04
¬3.22
• Opening the bonnet ............................................................................................... 4.02
• Levels (engine oil, windscreen washer, etc.) .......................................... 4.03
¬4.11
• Emergency spare wheel ............................................................................ 5.02
¬5.05
• Practical advice (changing the bulbs, fuses, repairs, operating
incidents) .................................................................................................... 5.02
¬5.34

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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)
Versions1.2
1.2 16V1.4 16V
1.6 16V2.0 16V1.5 dCi
1.9 dCi
Tyre sizes 175/65 R14 T
185/55 R15 H175/65 R14 T
185/55 R15 H195/45 R16 195/50 R15 175/65 R14 T
185/55 R15 H
Normal use(2)
• Front 1.9 2.2 (1) 2.3 2.3 2.2
•Rear 1.822.12.12
Motorway use(2)
• Front 2 2.3 (1) 2.7 2.5 2.3
• Rear 2 2.1 (1) 2.2 2.2 2.1
Wheel sizes5.5 J 14
6.0 J 157 J 16 7 J 16 5.5 J 14
6.0 J 15
Tyre safety and use of chains
Refer to the information on tyres in Section 5 for information on maintenance and, depending on the version, the
conditions under which snow chains may be fitted to the vehicle.
Special features of the 2.0 16V version
The tyres on this vehicle cannot be fitted with chains. If you wish to fit snow chains, you must usespecial equipment.
Consult your Renault Dealer.
(1)Vehicle with automatic transmission:add0.1 bar.
(2)Special note concerning vehicles used under full load(maximum permissible all-up weight)and towing a trailer:
Maximum speed must be limited to 60 mph (100 km/h) and the tyre pressure increased by0.2 bar(or3PSI).
Refer to the information on weights in Section 6 for more details.

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Tyre pressures when cold(in PSI) (continued)
Versions1.2
1.2 16V1.4 16V
1.6 16V2.0 16V1.5 dCi
1.9 dCi
Tyre sizes 175/65 R14 T
185/55 R15 H175/65 R14 T
185/55 R15 H195/45 R16 195/50 R15 175/65 R14 T
185/55 R15 H
Normal use
•Front 28 32 (1) 33 33 32
•Rear 2629303029
Motorway use(2)
• Front 29 33 (1) 39 36 33
• Rear 28 30 (1) 32 32 30
Wheel sizes5.5 J 14
6.0 J 157 J 16 7 J 16 5.5 J 14
6.0 J 15
Tyre safety and use of chains
Refer to the information on tyres in Section 5 for information on maintenance and, depending on the version, the
conditions under which snow chains may be fitted to the vehicle.
Special features of the 2.0 16V version
The tyres on this vehicle cannot be fitted with chains. If you wish to fit snow chains, you must usespecial equipment.
Consult your Renault Dealer.
(1)Vehicle with automatic transmission:add3PSI.
(2)Special note concerning vehicles used under full load(maximum permissible all-up weight)and towing a trailer:
Maximum speed must be limited to 60 mph (100 km/h) and the tyre pressure increased by0.2 bar(or3PSI).
Refer to the information on weights in Section 6 for more details.

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