2017 RENAULT CLIO Owners Manual

5.13
Tyre and wheel safety
The tyres are the only contact between
the vehicle and the road, so it is essen-
tial to keep them in good condition. You
must comply with the local rules given
in the highway code.When the tyre tread has been worn
to the level of the warning strips, they
become visible
2: it is then neces-
sary to replace your tyres because the
tread rubber is now only 1.6 mm deep
at most, resulting in poor road hold-
ing on wet roads.
An overloaded vehicle, long journeys
by motorway, particularly in very hot
weather, or continual driving on poorly
surfaced minor roads will lead to more
rapid tyre wear and affect safety.
Maintaining the tyres
The tyres must be in good condition
and the tread form must have sufficient
depth; tyres approved by our Technical
Department have wear warning strips
1 which are indicators moulded into
the tread at several points.
TYRES (1/3)
Incidents which occur when
driving, such as striking the
kerb, may damage the tyres
and wheel rims, and could
also lead to misalignment of the
front or rear axle geometry. In this
case, have the condition of these
checked by an approved dealer.
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2
For your safety, please re-
spect the speed limit.
When they need to be re-
placed, only tyres of the
same make, size, type and profile
should be used on a single axle.
They must: either have a load ca-
pacity and a speed capacity at
least equal to the original tyres,
or correspond to those recom-
mended by your authorised
dealer.
Failure to heed these instructions
could endanger your safety and
affect your vehicle’s roadworthi-
ness.
Risk of loss of control of the ve-
hicle.

5.14
Vehicle fitted with a tyre pressure
loss warning system
If under-inflated (puncture, low pres-
sure, etc.), the warning light
 on
the instrument panel comes on. See
“Tyre pressure loss warning” in
Section 2.
Pressures should be checked when the
tyres are cold; ignore higher pressures
which may be reached in hot weather
or following a fast journey.
If tyre pressures cannot be checked
when the tyres are cold, assume an in-
crease of 0.2 to 0.3 bar (or 3 PSI).
Never deflate a hot tyre.
TYRES (2/3)
Please be aware that a
poorly tightened or miss-
ing valve cap can make the
tyres less airtight and lead
to pressure loss.
Always use valve caps identical to
those fitted originally and tighten
them fully.
Incorrect tyre pressures
lead to abnormal tyre wear
and unusually hot running.
These are factors which
may seriously affect safety and lead
to:
– poor road holding,
– risk of bursting or tread separa- tion.
The pressure depends on the load
and the speed of use. Adjust the
pressure according to the condi-
tions of use (refer to the label affixed
to the edge of the driver’s door).
Tyre pressures
Adhere to the tyre pressures (including
the emergency spare wheel). The tyre
pressures should be checked at least
once a month and additionally before
any long journey (refer to the label af-
fixed to the edge of the driver’s door).

5.15
Emergency spare wheel
Refer to the information on the
“Emergency spare wheel” and in-
structions on “Changing a wheel” in
Section 5.
Changing wheels around
This practice is not recommended.
Fitting new tyres
TYRES (3/3)
Snow or Winter tyres
We would recommend that these be
fitted to all four wheels to ensure that
your vehicle retains maximum adhe-
sion.
Warning : These tyres sometimes have
a specific direction of rotation and a
maximum speed index which may be
lower than the maximum speed of your
vehicle.
Studded tyres
This type of equipment may only be
used for a limited period and as laid
down by local legislation. It is neces-
sary to observe the speed specified by
current legislation.
These tyres must, at a minimum, be
fitted to the two front wheels.
Chains may only be fitted
to tyres of the same size
as those originally fitted to
your vehicle.
In all cases, we would recommend
that you contact an approved dealer
who will be able to advise you on
the choice of equipment which is
most suitable for your vehicle.
18” wheels cannot be
fitted with chains.
If you wish to fit snow
chains, you must use spe-
cial equipment .
Consult an approved Dealer.
Use in winter
Chains
For safety reasons, fitting snow
chains to the rear axle is strictly for-
bidden.
Chains cannot be fitted to tyres which
are larger than those originally fitted to
the vehicle.
For safety reasons, this op-
eration must be carried out
by a specialist.
Fitting different tyres may
change your vehicle as follows:
– it may mean that your vehicle no longer conforms to current regu-
lations;
– it may change the way it handles when cornering;
– it may cause the steering to be heavy;
– it may affect the use of snow chains.

5.16
FRONT HEADLIGHTS: replacing the bulbs (1/3)
The engine may be hot
when carrying out opera-
tions in close proximity. In
addition, the engine cooling
fan can come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.
BC
Direction indicator lights
Turn bulb holder 3 a quarter of a turn
and take out the bulb.
Bulb type: PY24W.
Once the bulb has been replaced,
check that it is properly secured.
3
A
The bulbs are under pres-
sure and can break when
replaced.
Risk of injury.
1
2
Halogen front fog lights 1(depending on the vehicle)
The front bumper needs to be removed;
consult an approved Dealer.
Type of bulb: H11L or H11L+.
Daytime running lights and
side lights 2
(depending on the vehicle)
Please see an authorised dealer.
Before performing any
action in the engine com-
partment, the ignition must
be switched off by pressing
the engine stop button (please see
the information on “Starting, stop-
ping the engine” in Section 2).

5.17
FRONT HEADLIGHTS: replacing the bulbs (2/3)
Any operation on (or modi-
fication to) the electrical
system must be performed
by an approved dealer
since an incorrect connection might
damage the electrical equipment
(harness, components and in partic-
ular the alternator). In addition, your
Dealer has all the parts required for
fitting these units.
Halogen dipped beam
headlight
(depending on vehicle)
Remove cover A to access the bulb
holder.
To change the bulb:
– remove cover B;
– disconnect wiring 4;
– unclip the spring 5 and remove the
bulb.
Bulb type: H7
Halogen main beam headlight(depending on vehicle)
To change the bulb:
– remove cover C;
– disconnect wiring 6;
– unclip the spring 7 and remove the
bulb.
Bulb type: H1 It is essential to use anti-U.V. 55W
bulbs so as not to damage the plastic
on the headlights.
Do not touch the bulb glass. Hold it
by its base.
When the bulb has been changed,
make sure you refit the cover correctly.
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6
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To comply with local legislation, or
as a precaution, you can obtain an
emergency kit containing a set of
spare bulbs and fuses from an ap-
proved dealer.

5.18
FRONT HEADLIGHTS: replacing the bulbs (3/3)
Additional lights
If you wish to fit fog lights to your ve-
hicle, please see an authorised dealer.
LED 8daytime running lights/
side lights/dipped headlights/
main beam headlights
(depending on the vehicle)
Please see an authorised dealer.
LED 9front fog light(depending on the vehicle)
Consult an approved dealer
8
9
Any operation on (or modi-
fication to) the electrical
system must be performed
by an approved dealer
since an incorrect connection might
damage the electrical equipment
(harness, components and in partic-
ular the alternator). In addition, your
Dealer has all the parts required for
fitting these units.

5.19
Direction indicator lights
Open the boot lid and remove screws 1.
To release the light unit, start by moving
it away towards the outside (move-
ment A) enough to release the clips 3,
then pull the light unit backwards
(movement B).
The bulbs are under pres-
sure and can break when
replaced.
Risk of injury.
Change the bulb.
Check that the light is properly locked
in position.
Tighten screws 1.
4 Direction indicator lights
Bulb type: PY21W.Five-door version
Brake lights/side lights 2
Consult an approved dealer
REAR AND SIDE LIGHTS: changing bulbs (1/4)
4
1
To comply with current legislation, or
as a precaution, you can obtain an
emergency kit from your approved
dealer containing a set of spare
bulbs and fuses.
B
A
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5.20
REAR AND SIDE LIGHTS: changing bulbs (2/4)
Estate version
Side lights/brake and direction
indicator lights
Unclip the cover to access nut 5.
Unscrew nut 5.
Undo screws 6.
Pull the light unit backwards (move-
ment C). Remove the bulb holder by carefully re-
leasing clips
7 , and gently pull the bulb
holder.
Change the bulb.
Refit the bulb holder and push the unit
as far as it will go, until it locks into
place.
Check that the light is properly locked
in position.
Tighten the screw 6 and nut 5.
Clip the cover in place.
8 Side light and brake light
Bulb type: P21/5W.
9 Direction indicator lights
Bulb type: PY21W.
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6
7
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