2013 RENAULT CLIO CUP User Manual

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B.6.4.8 Resetting the chassis sensors

This procedure allows to reset the following sensor s:
- Front Brake pressure sensor
- Rear brake pressure sensor
- Steering angle sensor
It is necessary to make a reset if one of the follo wing sensor has been changed or if the
brake circuit has been bleeded.
CONDITIONS :


The car must be in the following configuration to a llow the procedure:
- Engine stalled
- Gearbox in Neutral
- Speed = 0 kph
- Brake pedal released
- Steering wheel straight
- Car on a flat surface · Press the “ON” button to power supply the car
· Display the “brake diagnostic” page
· Press the “RESET” button, the following message app ears :

· press again the “RESET” button gain to start the pr ocedure or “PAGE” button
(steering wheel) to cancel it

· Check in the “brake diagnostic” page that the value of :
Front BP = 0 bar
Rear BP = 0 bar
Steering angle = 0 °

This page only reminds
the conditions to
perform the RESET
procedure

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B.6.5 ADJUSTING THE DRIVING POSITION

B.6.5.1 Adjusting the steering wheel

To optimize the driving position, the height and de epness of the steering wheel may be
adjusted by unlocking the steering column lever (1)


NOTE :
After having set the
steering column position,
the adjustment lever
must be removed (1
screw to remove). It is
strictly forbidden to run
with it (FIA regulation)



B.6.5.2 Adjusting the seat

To move the seat forwards or backwards, place the s eat in the required position and then
re-screw the brackets in the appropriate holes (2).

The height and angle of the seat may be adjusted th e same way by altering its
attachment points on the brackets (3).


(2)
(3)

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B.6.6 VENTILATION

The vehicle has 4 air vents: · 1 in the middle of the facia : activated by the “he at” switch on facia switch panel
· 2 on the roof: air coming though the roof hatch

Ventilation on the facia upper surface:

View from below:
The air comes from the electric ventilator and is directed by the lower duct to the facia


Electric
ventilator fitted
on the engine
bulkhead

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Roof ventilation:

B.7 SAFETY EQUIPMENT

B.7.1 FIRE EXTINGUISHER

Each vehicle is equipped with an extinguishing
system targeting the driver compartment and the
engine compartment.
The fire extinguisher is located behind the driver’ s
seat.




The fire extinguisher is fitted on its support usin g 2 metallic straps which are mandatorily
screwed (automatic clamping forbidden).
The fire extinguisher support is fitted on the chas sis using 4 M6 screws (+2 spacers) + 4
nuts screwed under the chassis through plates (weld ed to the chassis)

Control unit
(3 positions)
2 mandatory
screwed clamps
Roof hatch Inside aerator

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The system consists of 3 jets:
· In the driver compartment right hand side of the st eering wheel


· 2 in the engine compartment

1 pointing on the Turbo : 1 pointing on the air intake :

Use:
The extinguishing system can be triggered in 2 different ways:

· The driver presses on the button “Fire Ext” situate d on the Facia
control panel (9)
· From Outside: by pressing the button (E) located on the outside of the vehicle at
the base of the windshield pillar, and which must b e indicated by a red letter E.

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You must fit the wiring of the white connector directly on the plastic windscreen lower
grid using a tyrap® as indicated below:



The fire extinguisher is controlled by a deported c ontrol unit fitted on the central tunnel.
A specific fire extinguisher loom allows to link th is control unit + fire extinguisher to the
chassis loom.

Position 1: system isolated

This position is to test the extinguisher loom. Eve rything must be correctly connected to
the loom. When you push the fire button (Facia swit ch panel or from outside deported
button), the green light must go ON but the extinguisher will n ot deploy.


NOTE :
if the green light is ON without testing the syste m, there is a default on the
loom. In this case, you must be careful because the extinguisher is directly connected to
the command box. As a consequence, if you switch to position 3, you will immediately
deploy the extinguisher.
Position 2: battery check


If the orange light goes ON, the battery is ok.
Position 3: system armed


“System armed” means that if you push the fire butt on (Facia switch panel or from
outside deported button), you will immediately depl oy the extinguisher.
The green light goes ON only when the extinguisher is deployed.
3
1
2 deported
control unit

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Checks
-
Extinguisher cylinder compliance check:


The following information must be clearly
visible on the cylinder: · Serial number.
· Capacity and weight or volume of
extinguisher product.
· Activation date or date of last system check.
· Date of next service.
· Homologation number.

Take care not to exceed the extinguisher’s
next scheduled service date.

- Pressure check


The pressure of the cylinder may be checked using a
manometer placed on the cylinder.
The needle must be situated in the green area on th e
manometer dial.
B.7.2 CIRCUIT BREAKER

There is an emergency circuit breaker control at
the base of the windshield pillar. It must be
indicated by a sticker with a red lightening symbol
on a blue background. This button may be used to
switch off the vehicle’s electrics from the outside .



B.7.3 OTHER SAFETY EQUIPMENT
- The presence of the window safety net (ref. 77 11 160 041) on the driver side of
the roll cage is mandatory.

- It is mandatory for foam (ref 77 11 160 040) to be placed on all parts of the roll
cage with which the driver’s helmet may come into c ontact.
- The seats (original part ref: 77 11 167 158 and XL version part ref: 77 11 167
160 ) and the harness (ref 77 111 167 161) are compatible with FHR system.

The use of « FHR » system must be in compliance with the installation
standard of FIA.

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B.7.4 PASSENGER SEAT

A passenger seat may be installed on Clio Cup using the supports with part ref
8201380465 and 8201380466
The seats references remain the same as for driver side.

Fasteners:


Seat supports on the chassis:
Screws CHC10-25 x 4 77 11 156 901
Contact washer Ø10X22 x 4 77 11 156 926
Flat washer Ø10,25X26 ép:3 cl:10.9 x 4 77 03 053 341

Seat on the support :
Screws M8-35 cl.12,9 x 4 77 11 154 904
Contact washer Ø8X18 x 4 77 11 156 945

B.8
BALLAST

To respect the minimum weight
and the race weight
(refer to technical regulation and Nomenclature), s ome
ballast may be fitted.

Only the following ballast must be used: - 1kg: ref 77 11 160 299
- 2kg: ref 77 11 160 300
- 5kg: ref 77 11 160 301

These plates must be mounted using two drilled head
bolts with part ref 77 11 160 302 (sold in sets of 2).
In all cases, these ballast plates will be fitted a t the passenger seat rail sites,
(refer to the current Technical Regulations and Nom enclature).