2003 RENAULT CLIO Owners Manual

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1.2 1.2 16V1.4 16V - 1.6 16V
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ENGINE OIL LEVEL(continued)
Topping up/filling
The vehicle must be parked on level
ground and the engine should be
cold (for instance, before the engine
is started up for the first time in the
day).- Unscrew filler cap1.
- Top up the level. (For information,
the capacity between the
minimum and maximum reading
on dipstick2is between 1.5 and 2
litres depending on the engine.)
- Wait for approx. two minutes to
allow the oil to flow into the
engine.
- Check the level using dipstick2
(as explained above).
Do not exceed themax.level and do
not forget to refit cap1.

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2.0 16V1.5 dCi
1.9 dTi
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ENGINE OIL LEVEL(continued)
Special features on engine 2.0 16V
Cap1is located underneath a filler
flap.

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ENGINE OIL LEVEL(continued)/ OIL CHANGE
Oil change
Oil change frequency:Refer to the
Servicing booklet for your vehicle.
Change the oil more often if the
vehicle is subject to severe use.
Average capacities of oil change
(for information)
1.2 l - 1.2 l 16V engines : 4.0 litres
1.4 litre 16 V engines : 4.9 litres
1.6 litre 16V engines : 4.9 litres
2.0 16V engines : 4.75 litres
1.5 litre dCi engine: 5.0 litres
1.9 l dTi engine: 5.5 litres
Oil filter included.
The oil filter should be replaced
periodically: consult the Servicing
booklet for your vehicle.
Engine oil grade
To find out which grade of oil to use,
see the Servicing booklet for your
vehicle.Filling:Takecarewhen
topping up the oil that no
oil drips onto engine
components: there is a risk
of fire. Do not forget to refit the cap
securely as there is a risk of fire if
oil splashes onto hot engine
components.
Engine oil change:Ifyou
change the oil when the
engine is hot, be careful to
avoid scalding yourself as
the oil flows out.
Take care when working
under the bonnet as the
engine cooling fan may cut
in at any moment.Never run the engine in an
enclosed space as exhaust
fumes are poisonous.
Consult your Renault Dealer at
once if you notice an abnormal or
repeated drop in any of the fluid
levels.

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LEVELS
Brake fluid
This must be checked frequently,
especially if you notice even the
slightest loss in braking efficiency.
Level1
The level falls naturally as the brake
pads wear, but it should never be
allowed to fall below the
MINIMUMwarning mark.Topping up
After any operation on the
hydraulic circuit, a specialist must
replace the brake fluid.
Only use fluids approved by
RENAULT’s Technical Department
and which have been taken from a
sealed container.
Fluid change frequency:Refer to
the servicing booklet for your
vehicle.
Take care when working
under the bonnet as the
engine cooling fan may cut
in at any moment.

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LEVELS(continued)
Coolant
The levelwhen coldshould be
between the MINIMUM and
MAXIMUM marks on the
expansion bottle1.
Top up the levelwhen coldbefore it
reaches the MINIMUM mark.
No operations may be
carried out on the
cooling circuit when the
engine is hot.
Danger of burns.
If there is an abnormal drop in the
coolant level or if coolant loss is
repeated, consult your RENAULT
Dealer.Frequency for checking coolant
level
Check the coolant level regularly
(very severe damage is likely to be
caused to the engine if it runs out of
coolant).
If topping up is required, only use
products approved by RENAULT's
Technical Department:
- Anti-freeze protection;
- Anti-corrosion protection of the
cooling system.
Coolant replacement intervals
Refer to your vehicle's Servicing
booklet.

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LEVELS(continued)
Power assisted steering pump
Frequency of changing:refer to the
Servicing booklet for your vehicle.
Level:The correct level when cold
should be:
- visible between theMinandMax
marks on reservoir1.
For topping up or refilling with oil,
use products approved by
RENAULT's Technical Department.
Battery
The battery does not require any
maintenance. Never open cover2.
Take care when working
in the engine
compartment as the
engine cooling fan may
cutinatanymoment
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 replacement of filter elements
(air filter, passenger compartment
filter, diesel filter, etc.) is
anticipated in the maintenance
operations for 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.

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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.