2003 RENAULT CLIO check engine

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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
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Section 1: Getting to know your car
Keys - plip remote control unit ............................................................................................................ 1.02 - 1.03
Doors ....................................................................................................................................................... 1.04 - 1.05
Automatic locking of doors when driving ..................................................................................................... 1.06
Engine immobiliser system ................................................................................................................... 1.07 - 1.08
Head restraints - Seats ......................................................................................................................... 1.09
¬1.12
Seat belts/Methods of restraint in addition to the front seat belts ................................................. 1.13
¬1.23
Child safety ........................................................................................................................................... 1.24
¬1.36
Clock and external temperature ...................................................................................................................... 1.37
Driving position ................................................................................................................................... 1.38
¬1.41
Instruments ........................................................................................................................................... 1.42
¬1.49
On-board computer .......................................................................................................................... 1.50
¬1.52
Rear-view mirrors .................................................................................................................................. 1.53 - 1.54
Steering wheel .................................................................................................................................................. 1.54
Lighting and external signals ............................................................................................................... 1.55 - 1.56
Headlight beam adjustment ............................................................................................................................. 1.57
Wipers ................................................................................................................................................... 1.58
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De-icing .............................................................................................................................................................. 1.61
Visible and audible warning signals ............................................................................................................... 1.62
Fuel tank (filling with fuel) .................................................................................................................. 1.63 - 1.64

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ENGINE IMMOBILISER
This prevents the engine being
started by anyone who does not
have the coded key for the vehicle.
Any operation on or
modification to the
immobiliser system
(computers, wiring, etc.)
may be dangerous. It must be
carried out by qualified
RENAULT personnel.
Operating principle
The vehicle is automatically
protected a few seconds after the
key has been removed from the
ignition.
When the ignition is switched on,
warning light1comesonforafew
seconds then goes out.
The vehicle has recognised the code
and the engine may be started.
If the code of the ignition key is not
recognised by the vehicle, warning
light1will flash continuously and
the engine cannot be started.
Indicator light
System operational indicator light
When the ignition is switched on,
indicator light1lights up
continuously for approximately
three seconds and then goes out.
You can then start the engine.
Vehicle protection indicator light
A few seconds after the ignition has
been switched off, indicator light1
will flash continuously.
The vehicle will not be protected
until the key has been taken out of
the ignition.

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ENGINE IMMOBILISER(continued)
Warning light to indicate that the
system is not operating correctly
When the ignition has been
switched on,if warning light1
continues to flash or remains on, it
indicates that the system is not
operating correctly.In all instances, youmustcontact a
RENAULT Dealer, who are the only
people authorised to repair the
engine immobiliser system.
If the coded ignition key is faulty,
use the second key (supplied with
the vehicle).

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CLOCK / EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE
Clock1- setting the clock
With the ignition on, press button:
HFor hours,
MFor minutes.
Clock3, setting the time
With the engine switched on,
display3set to total mileage
recorder and clock function, press
and hold button2, to access time
setting mode, then release the
button.
There are two ways to set the time:
- one long press on button2allows
you to scroll through the hours
and minutes quickly;
- short presses on button2allow
you to set the time minute by
minute.If the electrical supply is cut
(battery disconnected, feed wire
broken, etc.), the clock must be
reset.
For your safety, we recommend
that you do not reset or alter the
time while driving.
External temperature
display1
The formation of ice is
related to exposure, local
hygrometry and temperature.
The external temperature alone is
not sufficient to detect ice.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL(continued)
The presence and operation of the warning lights described below depend on the vehicle equipment and
country.
1Headlight dipped beam
warning light
Main beam headlight
indicator light
Rear fog light indicator
light
Front fog light
indicator light
Anti-lock braking
system warning light
This light comes on
when the ignition is switched
on and goes out within 3
seconds. If it comes on when
you are driving, it indicates a
fault in the anti-lock braking
system. Braking will then occur
normally but without the
anti-lock braking system.
Consult your RENAULT Dealer
as soon as possible.
Rear screen demisting
indicator light2Rev counter (scale × 100)
3Fuel level gauge
4Coolant temperature indicator
In normal use, the needle
should be below zone4a.
Under severe use the needle
may enter this zone. This is not
serious unless warning light
lights up.
5Speedometer(km or miles per
hour)
6Airbag warning light
This lights up when the
ignition is switched on
and goes out after a few
seconds.
If it does not light up when the
ignition is switched on, or
lights up when the engine is
running, there is a fault in the
system. Refer to the
information in Section 1 on the
restraint device additional to
the front seat belt, and consult
your RENAULT Dealer as soon
as possible.6Front passenger airbag
deactivated warning
light
Refer to the information on
Child safety in Section 1.
Driver's seat belt not
fastened warning light
It remains lit when the
vehicle is started, then when
the car reaches a speed
of approximately 6 mph
(10 km/h), it flashes and a beep
sounds for approximately
90 seconds.
Door(s) open warning
light

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INSTRUMENT PANEL(continued)
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The presence and operation of the warning lights, described below, depend on the vehicle equipment and
country.
6Speed limiter and
cruise control indicator
light
To understand how this
operates, refer to the
information on the cruise
control and speed limiter
functions in Section 2.
Toxic fume monitoring
warning light
For vehicles equipped
with this option, the light
comes on when the ignition is
switched on then goes out.
•Ifitlightsuppermanently,
consult your Renault Dealer
as soon as possible;
• If it flashes, reduce the
engine speed until the light
stops flashing.
Consult your Renault Dealer
as soon as possible.
Refer to the information on
anti-pollution, fuel economy
and driving in Section 2.6Over-revving warning lightIndicates that you need
to change gear.
LPG mode operating
indicator
Refer to the LPG-powered
vehicles supplement.
7Multifunction display
Oil level display function
The vehicle must be parked on
level ground and the engine
shouldhavebeenswitchedoff
for some time beforehand to
obtain an accurate level
reading.
When the ignition has been
switched on for approximately
30 seconds:
-if the level is correct,the
display will show “oil OK”
- when the minimum oil level
is reached:the word “OK”
will no longer be displayed,
the dashes and the word
“Oil” will flash and the SERV
warning light will light up
until the engine is switched
off.
It is vital to top up as soon as
possible.7Total mileage recorder, trip
mileage and clock
Can be read approximately
30 seconds after the ignition is
switched on.
8Multifunction key
Press the key repeatedly to
select information on the
display, to reset the trip mileage
recorder or to set the clock.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL(continued)
The presence and operation of the warning lights, described below, depend on the vehicle equipment and
country.
9STOP light
It goes out as soon as
the engine starts.
This lights up together with
one of the warning lights:
Engine immobiliser
system indicator light
This light performs
several functions.
Refer to the information on the
engine immobiliser in Section 1.
SERVICE warning light
This lights up when the
ignition is switched on
and goes out after a few
seconds. If it lights up when the
vehicle is being driven, it is
advisable to stop at a Renault
Dealer soon.
It lights up together with one of
the warning lights:9Left turn signal
indicator light
Low fuel level warning
light
It goes out as soon as
the engine starts.
If it lights up or remains lit, fill
up with fuel as soon as
possible.
Right turn signal
indicator light
Electronic Stability
Program (ESP) and
traction control
indicator light
There are several reasons for
this warning light coming on:
see Section 2 for information
on the Electronic Stability
Program: ESP and the Traction
control system.9Preheating/electronic
fault or water
in the diesel
warning light.
• Preheating indicator light
This light should come on
when the ignition key is in
positionM; it indicates that
the heater plugs are
functioning. It goes out after
preheating is sufficient and
the engine can be started.
•Electronic fault/or water
present in the diesel warning
light
If it comes on while driving,
it indicates an electronic
fault or that water is present
in the fuel. Consult your
RENAULT Dealer as soon as
possible.