2003 RENAULT CLIO Owners Manual

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QUICKSHIFT 5 GEARBOX(continued)
Accelerating and overtaking
You have two options:
1) slowly depress the accelerator
pedal to speed up gradually.
2) depress the accelerator pedal as
far as it will go (or: take your foot
off the pedal and depress the
pedal again until you reach the
point of resistance.
Parking
It is possible to park in gear (for
example, on a slope). To do this:
- with the ignition on, select a gear
with your foot on the brake.
- check that a gear other thanNis
displayed on the instrument
panel, then remove the ignition
key.
To disengage the gear, repeat this
operation by switching on the
ignition without starting the engine
and shift the selector lever to
neutralwith your foot on the brake.
Check thatNis displayed on the
instrument panel.

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QUICKSHIFT 5 GEARBOX(continued)
Horn
•If you keep the vehicle on a slope
for too long without applying the
brakes or handbrake, there is a
risk that the clutch will overheat.
In this event, an intermittent beep
will remind you that you should
put your foot on the brake or
apply the handbrake.
• Never leave the vehicle with the
engine running when in gear.
For safety reasons you will hear
an intermittent beep when you
open the door if you have not
shifted into neutral or you have
not switched off the ignition or
pressed the brake pedal.• Your vehicle will not start:
you can start the engine when the
vehicle is moving if the battery is
not discharged (display lit up).
Proceed as before:
- switch on the ignition
- select neutral
- push or tow the car or run it
down a slope until you reach the
speed at which the warning
buzzer is activated. This will
indicate that moving the
selector lever forwards will
engage the gear most suited to
starting the engine.
Note:never attempt this in reverse.
Operating faults
When driving,ifthis
warning light comes on, it
indicates a fault in the
system.
In most cases, you may still drive
the vehicle, although it will not
function perfectly. However, you
should consult a Renault Dealer as
soon as possible.
Towing a vehicle with a
sequential gearbox
If the gearbox is stuck in a gear:
- switch on the ignition
- select neutral with yourfoot on
the brake
- check that the gearbox is in neutral
(by pushing the vehicle, for
example).
If you cannot find neutral you must
tow the vehicle with the front
wheels raised.
Towing should always take place
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GEAR LEVER HANDBRAKEPOWER ASSISTED STEERING
To select reverse
(vehicle stationary)
Move the lever to neutral, then lift
up ring1against the gear lever knob
to select reverse gear.
The reversing lights illuminate as
soon as reverse gear is selected
(ignition on).
To release
Pull the lever up slightly, press in
button2and lower the lever to the
floor.
If you are driving with the
handbrake incorrectly released, the
red warning light on the instrument
panel will remain illuminated.
To apply
Pull the lever upwards.
The lever should travel about 10
notches to hold the vehicle. Your
vehicle has self adjusting rear brake
shoes and the handbrake should
only be adjusted during a brake
overhaul.
When the vehicle is
stationary, make sure
that the handbrake is
properly applied so that
the vehicle does not move
unintentionally.
Make sure the handbrake is
properly released when driving,
otherwise overheating may
occur.Never leave the steering on full lock
when the vehicle is parked (risk of
damaging the power assisted
steering pump).
Never switch off the
engine when travelling
downhill, and avoid
doing so when driving in
general (power steering and
brake servo will not function).

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ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS)
When braking sharply, the two main
aims are to reduce the stopping
distance and to keep the vehicle
under control. However, depending
on the nature of the ground, the
atmospheric conditions and your
reactions, dangers due to loss of
adherence may exist: the wheels
may lock and directional control
may be lost. To avoid these risks,
your vehicle has been fitted with
the anti-lock braking system (ABS).
The safety enhancement is that the
brake control system prevents the
wheels from locking, even if the
brakes are applied too sharply,
allowing the vehicle to be steered
and thus its direction to be controlled.
Under these circumstances, it is quite
possible for the driver to steer the
vehicle and avoid an obstacle whilst
at the same time applying the brake.
This system also allows stopping
distances to be improved, especially
when adhesion is limited (wet roads,
slippery or uneven road surface).Although this system allows this
optimisation, the ABS system in no
way increases performance which is
physically related to the local
adherence conditions between the
tyres and the ground. You must still
follow the rules of good driving
practice (driving at a safe distance
from the vehicle in front etc.).The
fact that the vehicle’s safety has been
increased should not encourage you
to take risks.
Each time the system is activated,
you will feel a certain degree of
pulsation at the brake pedal. These
tangible signs will warn you that the
adhesion between the tyres and the
ground has reached its limit and
enable you to adapt your driving
style to suit the road conditions.Operating incidents
Two situations must be considered:
1 - The warning light is
illuminated on the instrument
panel.
Braking is still assured, but
without the action of the ABS
system. Consult a Renault Dealer
as soon as possible.
2 - The warning lights
are illuminated on the instrument
panel.
This indicates a fault in one of
the ABS braking components.
Braking may be partially assured.
It is howeverdangerous to brake
sharply,soyoumuststop
immediately as soon as traffic
conditions allow. Call for the
assistance of a Renault Dealer as
soon as possible.
The braking modulation provided by the ABS system is independent of the force applied at the pedal. In an
emergency, applyfirm, continuous pressureat the brake pedal - there is no need to pump it repeatedly.

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CRUISE CONTROL - SPEED LIMITER: limiter function
The speed limiter function allows
youtodecideonamaximum
driving speed.
This may be useful, for example, in
town driving or in areas with speed
restriction (roadworks), etc.
The system operates above a driving
speed of approximately 20 mph
(30 km/h).Controls
1Main On/Off switch
2Limited speed storage switch and
adjustment of limited speed
(increasing).
3Return to stored limited speed.
4Switching the function off (with
stored limited speed)
5Limited speed storage switch and
adjustment of limited speed
(decreasing).
Indicator light
This orange indicator light lights up
on the instrument panel to indicate
that the limiter function is in
operation.
Stored speed information appears
on instrument panel display6
permanently or for approximately
30 seconds, depending on vehicle
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CRUISE CONTROL - SPEED LIMITER: limiter function(continued)
Switching on
Press the side switch1
The indicator light lights up in the
instrument panel and the on-board
computer enters speed limiter
mode.
Limiting the speed
At a stable speed (approximately
20 mph or 30 km/h) and in the
correct gear (for vehicles with
manual gearboxes), press switch2:
the speed is stored.
Driving
When a limited speed is stored,
press on the accelerator pedal until
you reach the limited speed.
From this point, no effort on the
accelerator pedal will allow you to
exceed the programmed speed
except in an emergency (see
information on exceeding the
limited speed).
Changing the limited speed
The limited speed may be changed
by acting (pressing frequently or
continuously) on:
-button2to increase speed,
-button5to reduce speed.
If the car has the temporary display
function, the limited speed is
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CRUISE CONTROL - SPEED LIMITER: limiter function(continued)
Exceeding the limited speed
In the event of an emergency
It is possible to exceed the limited
speed at any moment. To do this:
depress the accelerator pedalfirmly
and fully(beyond the point of
resistance).
The speed flashes on the instrument
panel (on-board computer) to
inform you that the cruise control
speed is being exceeded.
When the emergency has passed,
release the accelerator pedal: the
speed limiter function will return as
soon as you reach a speed lower
than the limited speed before the
emergency.
Impossible to operate at the limited
speed
If the limited speed cannot be
maintained by the system (for
example in the event of a steep
incline), the speed will flash on the
instrument panel (on-board
computer).
Switching the function off
The speed limiter function is
interrupted when you press:
- button4,inthiscasethelimited
speed remains stored
- button1,inthiscasethelimited
speed is no longer stored.
Confirmation that the function has
been switched off is given when the
indicator light on the instrument
panel goes out.
Return to limited speed
It is possible to return to a stored
speed by pressing button3.
If the car has the temporary display
function, the limited speed is
displayed for approximately 30
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CRUISE CONTROL - SPEED LIMITER: cruising function
When road conditions permit (fluid
or motorway traffic), the cruise
control allows you to take your foot
off the accelerator while your car
continues to cruise at the speed you
have selected. This is called the
“cruising speed”.
This cruising speed may be set at
any speed at speeds of 20 mph
(30 km/h) and above.Controls
1Main On/Off switch
2Cruising speed storage switch and
adjustment of limited speed
(increasing)
3Return to stored cruising speed
4Switching the function off (with
stored cruising speed)
5Cruising speed storage switch and
adjustment of limited speed
(decreasing)
Indicator light
This green indicator light lights up
on the instrument panel to indicate
that the cruising function is in
operation.
Stored speed information appears
on instrument panel display6
permanently or for approximately
30 seconds, depending on vehicle
type.