2003 RENAULT CLIO Owners Manual

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OPERATING FAULTS(continued)
On the open road CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION
• Abnormal white smoke from the
exhaust.Mechanical fault: cylinder head gasket
blown.Stop the engine.
Consult a Renault Dealer.
• Smoke under the bonnet. Short circuit. Stop the vehicle, switch off the
ignition, disconnect the battery.
Cooling circuit fault. Consult a Renault Dealer.
• The oil pressure warning light
illuminates
- when cornering or braking. The level is too low. Top up the oil.
- at idle speed. The oil pressure is too low. Consult the nearest Renault Dealer.
- is slow to extinguish or remains
illuminated on acceleration.Loss of oil pressure. Stop and call for the assistance of a
Renault Dealer.
• The engine lacks power. Dirty air filter. Replace the cartridge.
Fuel supply fault. Check the fuel level.
Spark plugs faulty, incorrect gap. Consult a Renault Dealer.
• Idle speed unsteady or engine stalls. Lack of compression (spark plugs,
ignition, air leak)Consult a Renault Dealer.

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OPERATING FAULTS(continued)
On the open road CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION
• Steering becomes hard to turn. Belt broken. Have the belt replaced.
Lack of oil in pump. Top up oil (see maintenance section).
If the fault persists, consult your
Renault Dealer.
• The engine overheats. The coolant
temperature warning light illuminates
(or the needle on the gauge is in the
red zone).Water pump: belt slack or broken.
Faulty engine cooling fan.Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine
and call for the assistance of a Renault
Dealer.
Coolant leaks. Check the condition of the hoses and
clips.
Check the expansion bottle: it should
contain coolant. If it does not, top up
the level(after letting the engine cool
down).Take care not to burn yourself.
This action is only temporary: consult
your Renault Dealer as soon as
possible.
Radiator
Never fill a hot radiator with cold coolant if a considerable quantity has been lost. After any operation
on the vehicle which has involved even partial draining of the cooling system, it must be refilled with a
new mixture prepared in the correct proportions. Reminder: only products approved by our Technical
Department may be used for this purpose.

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OPERATING FAULTS(continued)
Electrical equipment CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION
• The wipers do not work. Wiper blades stuck. Release the blades before use.
Fuse blown (intermittent, park). Replace the fuse.
Motor faulty. Consult a Renault Dealer.
• Indicators flash more rapidly. - Bulb blown. Replace the bulb.
• Direction indicators
not flashing.On one side: - bulb blown. Replace the bulb.
- feed wire disconnected or connector
out of position.Reconnect the wire.
- faulty earth. Find the earth wire which is secured
to a metal component, scrape the end
of the earth wire and refit it carefully.
On both sides: - fuse blown. Replace the fuse.
- flasher unit faulty. Replace: consult a Renault Dealer.

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OPERATING FAULTS(continued)
Electrical equipment CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION
• Headlights
do not work.On one side: - bulb blown. Replace the bulb.
- feed wire disconnected or connector
out of position.Check and reconnect the wire or the
connector.
- faulty earth. See above.
On both sides: - if the circuit is protected by a fuse. Check and replace the fuse if necessary.
• Traces of condensation in the lights. This is not a fault. The presence of
traces of condensation in the lights is
a natural phenomenon concerned
with variations in temperature.
These traces will disappear quickly
once the lights are in use.

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Section 6: Technical specifications
Identification plates ............................................................................................................................. 6.02¬6.04
Engine specifications ........................................................................................................................................ 6.05
Weights .................................................................................................................................................. 6.06
¬6.14
Towing weights .................................................................................................................................... 6.06
¬6.14
Dimensions ........................................................................................................................................................ 6.15
Replacement parts ............................................................................................................................................ 6.16

A
1
2
3
4
56
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
A
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IDENTIFICATION PLATES
The information on the vehicle
identification plateA(right hand
side) must be quoted when writing
or ordering partsA- Vehicle identification plate
1Vehicle type and chassis number.
(Number repeated on a plate
mounted on the dashboard at the
base of the windscreen)
2Maximum permissible all up
weight.
3Maximum permissible total train
weight (= vehicle loaded and
towing a trailer).
4Maximum permissible front axle
loading.
5Maximum permissible rear axle
loading.6Technical specifications of the
vehicle.
7Paint code.
8Equipment level.
9Vehicle type.
10Trim code.
11Additional equipment definition
code.
12Fabrication number.
13Interior matching trim code.

1
3
B
B
B
B 2
B
1.2 1.2 16V
1.4 16V - 1.6 16V 2.0 16V
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IDENTIFICATION PLATES(continued)
The information on the vehicle
identification plate and the engine
plateBmust be quoted when
writing or ordering parts.
B- Engine plate or engine label
(location differs depending on engine)
1Engine type
2Engine suffix
3Engine number

1
3
B
2
B
B
1.5 dCi
1.9 dTi
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IDENTIFICATION PLATES(continued)
The information on the vehicle
identification plate and the engine
plateBmust be quoted when
writing or ordering parts.
B- Engine plate or engine label
(location differs depending on
engine)
1Engine type
2Engine suffix
3Engine number