2016 RENAULT CLIO Stability

1.58
xAnti-lock braking warning
light
This lights up when the ignition is
switched on and goes out after a few
seconds.
If it lights up when you are driving, it in-
dicates a fault in the anti-lock braking
system.
Braking will then be as normal, without
the ABS. Contact an approved Dealer
as soon as possible.
ÔCoolant temperature warn-
ing light
This comes on when the ignition is
switched on.
If it turns red, stop and let the engine
idle for a minute or two.
The temperature should lower and the
warning light should return to a blue
colour. If not, stop the engine. Let the
engine cool down before checking the
coolant.
Contact an approved Dealer.
WARNING LIGHTS (3/5)
Electronic Stability Program
(ESP) and traction control
system warning light
This lights up when the ignition is
switched on and goes out after a few
seconds.
There are several reasons for the war-
ning light to come on: please refer to
the information on “Driver correction
devices and aids” in Section 2.
ÄToxic Fume Filter System
Warning Light
For vehicles equipped with this option,
the light comes on when the ignition is
switched on then goes out.
– If it lights up continuously, consult your approved dealer as soon as
possible;
– if it flashes, reduce the engine speed until the light stops flashing. Contact
your approved Dealer as soon as
possible.
Refer to the information on “Advice:
antipollution, fuel economy and driving”
in Section 2.
A
The display of information shown below DEPENDS ON THE VEHICLE EQUIPMENT \
AND COUNTRY.

2.27
Depending on the vehicle, this is com-
posed of:
– anti-lock braking system (ABS);
– electronic stability program (ESC) with understeer control and trac-
tion control;
– emergency brake assist;
– hill start assistance.Operating faults:
–
© and x lit up on the in-
strument panel alongside messages
“CHECK ABS”, “CHECK BRAKING
SYSTEM” and “CHECK ESC”: ABS,
ESC and emergency brake assist
are deactivated. Braking is always
enabled;
–
x, D, © and ® lit
up on the instrument panel alongside
the message “BRAKING SYSTEM
FAULT”: this indicates a fault in
the braking system.
In both cases, consult an approved
Dealer.
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS)
Under heavy braking, the ABS prevents
the wheels from locking, allowing the
stopping distance to be managed and
keeping control of the vehicle.
Under these circumstances, the vehi-
cle can be steered to avoid an obstacle
whilst braking. In addition, this system
can increase stopping distances, par-
ticularly on roads with low surface grip
(wet ground etc.).
You will feel a pulsation through the
brake pedal each time the system is
activated. The ABS does not in any
way improve the vehicle's physical per-
formance relating to the road surface
and road-holding. It is still essential to
follow the rules of good driving practice
(such as driving at a safe distance from
the vehicle in front etc.).
DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS (1/4)
These functions are an ad-
ditional aid in the event of
critical driving conditions,
enabling the vehicle behav-
iour to be adapted to suit the driving
conditions.
However, the functions do not take
the place of the driver. They do
not increase the vehicle’s limits
and should not encourage you
to drive more quickly. Therefore,
they can under no circumstances
replace the vigilance or responsibil-
ity of the driver when manoeuvring
the vehicle (the driver must always
be ready for sudden incidents which
may occur when driving).
In an emergency, apply firm and
continuous pressure to the brake
pedal. There is no need to pump
it repeatedly. The ABS will modu-
late the force applied in the braking
system.
Your braking systems
are partially operational.
However, it is dangerous
to brake suddenly and
it is essential to stop immediately,
as soon as traffic conditions allow.
Contact an approved dealer.

2.28
Electronic stability program
(ESC) with understeer control
and traction control
Electronic stability control ESC
This system helps you to keep control
of the vehicle in critical driving condi-
tions (avoiding an obstacle, loss of grip
on a bend, etc.).
Operating principle
A sensor in the steering wheel detects
the direction selected by the driver.
Other sensors throughout the vehicle
measure the actual direction.
The system compares driver input to
the actual trajectory of the vehicle and
corrects the trajectory if necessary by
controlling the braking of certain wheels
and/or engine power. In the event that
the system is engaged, indicator light
 flashes on the instrument panel.
DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS (2/4)
Understeer control
This system optimises the action of the
ESC in the case of pronounced under-
steer (loss of front axle road holding).
Traction control
This system helps to limit wheelspin of
the drive wheels and to control the ve-
hicle when pulling away accelerating or
decelerating.
Operating principle
Using the wheel sensors, the system
measures and compares the speed of
the drive wheels at all times and slows
down their over-rotation. If a wheel is
starting to slip, the system brakes au-
tomatically until the drive supplied be-
comes compatible with the level of grip
under the wheel again.
The system also adjusts the engine
speed to the grip available under the
wheels, independently of the pressure
exerted on the accelerator pedal.Operating faults
When the system detects an operating
fault the message “CHECK ESC” and
warning light
© and  appear
on the instrument panel. In this case,
the ESC and traction control system
are deactivated.
Consult an approved dealer.
Disabling the traction control
system
In some situations (driving on very wet
ground: snow, mud, etc. or driving with
snow chains fitted), the system may
reduce the engine output to limit whee-
lspin.

2.43
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (2/3)
Driving in manual modeWith the selector lever in position D,
move the lever to the left into the M po-
sition. Shifting the lever or the paddles
repeatedly allows you to change gears
manually:
– to move down through the gears, push the lever forwards or press the
left-hand paddle;
– to move up through the gears, push the lever backwards or press the
right-hand paddle.
The gear selected is displayed on the
instrument panel.
Special casesIn certain driving conditions (for exam-
ple, engine protection, operation of the
Electronic Stability Programme: the au-
tomatic system may change gear auto-
matically. Likewise, to prevent incorrect
manoeuvres, a gear change may be re-
fused by the automatic system: in this
case the gear display flashes for a few
seconds as a warning.
Special circumstances
– If the bends and road surface do
not allow you to stay in automatic
mode (e.g. in the mountains), we
recommend that you change to
manual mode. This will prevent the
automatic gearbox from changing
gear repeatedly when climbing, and
permit engine braking on long de-
scents.
Driving in automatic mode
Put lever 1 into position D.
In most road conditions you will en-
counter, you will not need to touch your
lever again: the gears will change au-
tomatically at the right time and at the
most suitable engine speed because
the automatic system takes into ac-
count the vehicle load and road contour
and adjusts itself to the particular driv-
ing style you have chosen.
Economical driving
When driving, always leave the lever
in position D, keeping the accelerator
pedal lightly depressed to ensure auto-
matic gear changes at a lower engine
speed.
Accelerating and overtaking
Depress the accelerator pedal firmly
and fully (so that it goes beyond the
kickdown point).
This will enable you to change down
to the optimum gear within the
engine range.
When facing uphill, to remain
stopped, do not keep your foot on
the accelerator.
Risk of overheating the automatic
gearbox.

7.2
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (2/5)
driving ........2.2 → 2.5, 2.10 – 2.11, 2.13 → 2.17, 2.20 → 2.26,
2.24 → 2.39, 2.42 → 2.44
driving position settings ............................................................1.2\
0 → 1.23
driving recommendations ......................................2.13 → 2.17
E
ECO driving ...........................................................2.13 → 2.17
ECO mode .................................................................. 2.15, 3.9
electric beam height adjustment ........................................ 1.80
electric windows ..................................................... 3.12 – 3.13
electronic stability control: ESC .............................2.27 → 2.30
emergency brake assist.........................................2.27 → 2.30
emergency braking ................................................2.27 → 2.30
emergency key ..........................................................1.2 → 1.4
emergency spare wheel ............................................5.2 → 5.5
engine technical specifications .................................................. 6.6
engine coolant ..................................................................... 4.7
engine oil ...................................................................4.4 → 4.6
engine oil capacity ...................................................... 4.5 – 4.6
engine oil level ...........................................................4.4 → 4.6
engine specifications .................................................... 6.3, 6.6
engine standby ..........................................................2.6 → 2.9
engine start/stop button .............................................2.3 → 2.5
environment ............................................................\
........... 2.19
ESC: electronic stability control ....................1.58, 2.27 → 2.30
external temperature ......................................................... 1.74
F
faults operating faults ................................................5.40 → 5.45
filter air filter ........................................................................\
... 4.9
oil filter .................................................................. 4.5 – 4.6
passenger compartment filter ........................................ 4.9 fitting a radio ...................................................................... 5.34
fittings ...............................................................\
.....3.16 → 3.19
front passenger air bag deactivation ................................. 1.48
front seat adjustment .............................................1.17 → 1.19
front seats adjustment .......................................................1.16 → 1.20
fuel advice on fuel economy ...................................2.13 → 2.17
consumption ...........................................2.13 → 2.15, 2.17
filling ........................................................1.56, 1.84 → 1.86
grade ................................................................1.\
84 → 1.86
fuel consumption ..........................................2.13 → 2.15, 2.17
fuel economy .........................................................2.13 → 2.17
fuel filler cap ..........................................................1.84 → 1.86
fuel level ................................................................1.56 → 1.61
fuel tank capacity ...............................................................\
......... 1.84
fuel tank capacity ...................................................1.84 → 1.86
fuses ..................................................................\
....5.27 → 5.31
G
gear lever..............................................................\
............. 2.12
H
handbrake...............................................................\
........... 2.12
hands-free telephone integrated control ............................

3.32
hazard warning lights signal .............................................. 1.79
headlight beam adjustment ............................................... 1.80
headrest................................................................\
.... 1.16, 3.21
heated seats ...................................................................... 1.17
heated windscreen ..................................................3.7 → 3.10
heating and air conditioning system ........................ 3.4 → 3.11
heating system ........................................................ 3.4 → 3.11
Hill Start Assist.......................................................2.27 → 2.30
horn ...................................................................\
................ 1.79