2003 RENAULT CLIO stop start

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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.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL(continued)
The presence and operation of the warning lights described below depend on the vehicle equipment and
country.
9Coolant temperature
warning light
If this lights up when
the vehicle is being driven, it
indicates that the engine is
overheating. Stop and allow the
engine to run at idle speed for a
minute or two. The
temperature should drop. If it
does not, stop the engine and
check the coolant level(having
let the engine cool down).Call
for the assistance of a Renault
Dealer if necessary.
Oil pressure warning
light
It should go out as soon
as the engine starts; if it lights
up when you are driving, stop
at once, switch off the ignition
and check the oil level. If this is
normal, call for the assistance
of a Renault Dealer.9Battery charge warning
light
It should go out as soon
as the engine starts.
If it lights up when you are
driving, it indicates that the
circuit is overcharging or
discharged. Stop and have the
circuit checked.
Handbrake “on” and
brake circuit incident
warning light.
If it lights up when the brakes
are applied, it indicates that the
fluid level in the circuit is low.
It may be dangerous to
continue driving. Call for the
assistance of a Renault Dealer.10Warning lights relating to the
operation of and/or faults in
the automatic gearbox or
Quickshift 5.
Refer to the information on
automatic gearbox in section 2.
11Variable
power-assisted steering
warning light
It goes out as soon as the engine
starts. If it lights up when you
are driving, this indicates a
fault in the system. Consult
your Renault Dealer as soon as
possible.

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FUEL TANK(continued)
Filling with fuel
Petrol version
Useunleaded fuel only.
Using leaded fuel will damage the
depollution equipment and may
lead to a loss of warranty.
To avoid the tank being filled with
leaded fuel, the filler neck has a
restrictor with a valvewhich only
allows an unleaded petrol nozzle to
be used(at the petrol pump).
- Insert the nozzle to open the valve,
asfarasitwillgo.
- Hold the nozzle in this position
while the tank is filled and then
release it.
Filling with fuel(continued)
Petrol and diesel versions
To allow room for expansion in the
fuel tank, do not top up more than
twice after the pump nozzle has cut
out automatically.
Any operation or
modification on the fuel
supply system (computers,
wiring, fuel circuit, in-
jector, protective covers...) is
strictly forbidden due to the
safety risks it may cause (except
for qualified staff from the
Renault network.Persistent fuel odour
Your vehicle has a pressurised fuel
supply system. If a persistent fuel
odour should occur, please:
• stop the vehicle if traffic
conditions allow and switch the
ignition off;
• switch on the hazard warning
lights and ask all passengers to
leave the vehicle to keep them
away from the traffic;
• do not intervene or restart before
the vehicle has been checked by
qualified Renault network staff.

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Section 2: Driving
(advice on use relating to fuel economy and the environment)
Running in/Ignition switch .............................................................................................................................. 2.02
Starting the engine/Stopping the engine ........................................................................................................ 2.03
Special features of petrol versions .................................................................................................................. 2.04
Special features of diesel versions ................................................................................................................. 2.05
Advice on anti-pollution and how to economise on fuel ................................................................ 2.06
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Environment ...................................................................................................................................................... 2.09
Proactive automatic gearbox ............................................................................................................... 2.10
¬2.12
Quickshift 5 gearbox ............................................................................................................................ 2.13
¬2.18
Gear lever - Handbrake - Power steering ....................................................................................................... 2.19
Anti-lock braking system ................................................................................................................................. 2.20
Cruise control-Speed limiter ............................................................................................................... 2.21
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Electronic Stability Program: ESP ........................................................................................................ 2.27 - 2.28
Traction control system ......................................................................................................................... 2.29 - 2.30

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RUNNING IN IGNITION SWITCH
Petrol version
For the first625 miles(1,000 km), do
not exceed 80 mph (130 km/h) in the
highest gear or 3,000 to 3,500 rpm.
After 625 miles(1,000 km), you may
drive your car normally, but it is
only after 1,500 miles (3,000 km)
have been covered that you may
reasonably expect full performance.
Service intervals:refer to the vehicle’s
Warranty and Servicing booklet.
Diesel version
For the first750 miles(1,500 km), do
not exceed 2,500 rpm. On completion
of this mileage you may drive faster,
but the vehicle will only provide top
performance after approximately
4,000 miles (6,000 km).
During the running in period, do
not accelerate hard while the engine
is still cold and do not let the engine
rev too high.
Service intervals:refer to the vehicle’s
Warranty and Servicing booklet.“Stop” position and anti-theft lock
applied St
To lock, remove the key and turn the
steering wheel until the latch clicks
as it engages in the steering column.
To unlock, turn the key and steering
wheel slightly.
“Accessories” position A
The ignition is switched off. Any
accessories (radio...) will continue
to function.“Ignition on” position M
The ignition is on:
• petrol version:the engine may be
started
• diesel version:the heater plugs
are on.
“Start” position D
If the engine does not start, turn the
key back before activating the
starter motor again. Release the key
as soon as the engine starts.

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STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE
Starting the engine
OPetrol injection
Engine hot or cold
- Turn the key to the Start
positionwithout depressing
the accelerator.
- Release the key as soon as the
engine starts.
ODiesel injection
Cold or warm engine
Turn the ignition key to the
ignition on positionM, and hold
this position until the preheating
warning light goes out.
Turn the key to the starter
positionD,without accelerating.
Release the key as soon as the
engine starts.
Stopping the engine
With the engine idling, return the
key to the “Stop” position.
If there is a child (or pet) in
the car, never leave it
unattended with the key in
the ignition. With the key
in the ignition it would be possible
to operate the electrical equipment
such as the windows and there is a
risk that the child may be seriously
injured (by trapping his or her
neck, arm, hand, etc.).
Never switch off the ignition
before the vehicle has stopped
completely.Once the engine has
stopped, the power steering, brake
servo and passive safety devices
such as airbags and pretensioners
will no longer operate.
When the key has been removed,
the steering will lock.

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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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AIR CONDITIONING(continued)
In very hot weather, or when the
vehicle has been parked in the sun,
openthedoorsforafewmomentsto
allow the hot air to escape before
starting off.
To lower the temperature of the
passenger compartment as quickly
as possible to the required level, use
the “Isolation of the passenger
compartment” function. Once the
required comfort level has been
reached, turn the recirculation
function off.When the air conditioning is
operating, all the windows must be
closed to give the best efficiency.
If there is an operating fault, contact
your Renault Dealer.
No cool air
Check that the controls are correctly
positioned and that the fuses are in
good condition. If not, stop the air
conditioning system (warning
lightCgoes out) and call for the
assistance of a Renault Dealer.
Do not open the refrigerant
circuit. The fluid is
dangerous to the eyes and
skin.