2003 RENAULT CLIO warning light

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QUICKSHIFT 5 GEARBOX(continued)
Starting up
Moving forwards(starting in
neutral)
The gear display showsNandA.
•With your foot on the brake
pedal, push the selector lever
toward the front and then release
it again.
• Release the brake pedal:
- it is possible to carry out parking
manoeuvres when the engine is
idling.
- accelerate gently to move off.
Note:you can pull away in second
gear if you are driving on slippery
surfaces (snow, mud, etc.).
To do this, move the gear selector
lever twice with your foot on the
brake pedal.
The figure2appears on the
dashboard display. The system is
then running in semi-automatic
mode.
To return to automatic mode, press
the mode change button.Reverse
• Foot on the brake pedal.Push the
lever as far as it will go to the
right, hold and pull back
according to the marking on the
knob, then release it. Reverse gear
is engaged and the letterR
appears on the display.
• Release the brake pedal:
- it is possible to carry out parking
manoeuvres when the engine is
idling.
- accelerate gently to reverse.
Note:You should put your foot on
the brake to engage or disengage a
gear when stopping. Otherwise, the
gear selected will flash and the
warning light3will come on.
Gear selection gate
+To move up through the gears
– To move down through the gears
NNeutral
RReverse
•Only stable lever position

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QUICKSHIFT 5 GEARBOX(continued)
Semi-automatic mode (manual)
When in automatic mode, moving
the selector lever up or down
through the gears or pushing the
automatic mode switch will switch
the system into semi-automatic
mode. If you push the switch, you
do not need to shift up or down
through the gears.
You can initiate gear changes using
the selector lever.
To move up through the gears
simply push the selector lever
forwards without necessarily
releasing the accelerator.
To move down through the gears
simply push the selector lever
backwards without necessarily
releasing the accelerator.The system will not tolerate a series
of up or down changes that cause
the engine to underrev or overrev.
Pushing forwards twice in
succession enables a shift up of two
gears at once (except in the case of
underrev). Pulling backwards twice
in succession enables a shift down
of two gears at once (except in the
case of overrev).
When decelerating with the foot off
the pedal, the gears will
automatically drop to the low speed
limit to avoid stalling. First gear
automatically passes below a
certain speed limit. You can stop the
vehicle at red lights or junctions etc.
by pressing the brake pedal; there is
no need to change to neutral (N).The vehicle will move off again:
- slowly, if you release the brake
without accelerating (e.g. when in
a traffic jam)
- quickly, if you release the brake
and accelerate.
Note:neutral is only accessible
when you are driving or stationary
withyour foot on the brake (if you
forget, the warning light3will
come on and theNsign will flash).
Push the gear lever to the right to
engage neutral.
Moving from one mode to another
can be performed with the engine
running, at any time and in all
ratios.

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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
with the ignition switched off.

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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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ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM: ESP(continued)
Disabling the function
The function is deactivated by
pressing switch2, warning light1
will light up to confirm this.
This action also deactivates traction
control: see the information on the
traction control system in section 2.As the ESP offers additional safety,
it is recommended that you do not
drive when the function is disabled.
Correct this as soon as possible by
pressing button2again.
Note:ESP is automatically
reactivated when the ignition is
switched on.
Faults
When the system detects an
operating fault, warning lights1
and3light up.
Consult your Renault Dealer.

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TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM(continued)
Disabling the function
In some situations (driving on very
wet ground: snow, mud,... or
driving with chained wheels), the
system may reduce the engine
power to limit skidding. It is
possible to deactivate the function
by pressing switch2if this is not
desirable.
Warning light1lights up.Disabling the traction control
function also deactivates the ESP
function: refer to the information on
the ESP in section 2.
Correct this as soon as possible by
pressing switch2again.
Note:traction control is
automatically reactivated when the
ignition is switched on.
Operating faults
When the system detects an
operating fault, warning lights1
and3light up.
Consult your Renault Dealer.

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HEATING - VENTILATION AND ISOLATING THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT(continued)
Isolating the passenger
compartment
ButtonC
Normal operation of the system is
obtained using external air.
The air recirculation position allows
the passenger compartment to be
isolated from the external atmosphere
(driving in polluted areas...).
To enter the isolation mode, press
buttonC.This function allows the desired
warmth of the passenger
compartment to be achieved as
quickly as possible.
This button switches the air
recirculation system on or off.
Warning lightDcomes on when the
function is operational. In this
position, air is taken from within the
passenger compartment and is
recycled without outside air entering.Prolonged use of the isolation mode
may cause odours due to the air not
being renewed and may cause the
windows to mist up.
Return to normal operation (external
air) by pressing buttonCas soon as
the polluted area is left behind.