Renault Clio (2017 year). Manual — part 6

1.82

Vehicles with automatic wiper

function

With the engine running, move stalk 1
– A park.
– B automatic wiper function

When this position is selected, the

system detects water on the wind-

screen and triggers the wipers at a

suitable wiping speed. It is possi-

ble to change the triggering thresh-

old and the time sweeps by turning

ring 2:

– E: minimum sensitivity
– F: maximum sensitivity
NB: in foggy weather or during

snowfalls, the wiping is not automati-

cally triggered and remains under

the driver’s control.

– C normal wiping speed.
– D fast wiping speed.

Special note

When driving, the wiping speed slows

down whenever the vehicle stops. The

speed will change from fast wiping

speed to normal wiping speed.

As soon as the vehicle moves off,

wiping will return to the speed originally

selected. If stalk 1 is operated, it over-

rides and cancels the automatic func-

tion.

With the ignition on, move stalk 1
– A park.
– B intermittent wiping.

The wipers will pause for several

seconds between sweeps. It is

possible to change the time be-

tween sweeps by turning ring 2.

– C normal wiping speed.
– D fast wiping speed.

WINDSCREEN WASH/WIPE

(1/2)

A

B

C

D

1

1

When working in the engine

compartment, ensure that

the windscreen wiper stalk

is in position A (park).

Risk of injury.

2

E

F

Positions B, C and D are accessible

with the ignition on.

Position C is accessible with the ig-

nition on. Positions B and D are ac-

cessible only with the engine run-

ning.

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Before any action involving

the windscreen (washing

the vehicle, de-icing, clean-

ing the windscreen, etc.)

return stalk 1 to position A (park).
Risk of injury and/or damage.

Windscreen washer

With the ignition on, pull stalk 1 to-

wards you.
A brief pull will trigger a single sweep

of the wipers, in addition to the wind-

screen washer.
A longer pull will trigger three sweeps

of the wipers followed, a few seconds

later, by a fourth, in addition to the wind-

screen washer.

WINDSCREEN WASH/WIPE

(2/2)

A

B

C

D

1

1

In freezing or snowy weather, ensure

they are not stuck to the windscreen

(including the central area located

behind the interior rear-view mirror)

and the rear screen before starting

the wipers (risk of motor overheat-

ing).
Check the condition of the wiper

blades. You are responsible for their

service life:

– they must remain clean: clean

the blades, windscreen and

rear screen regularly with soapy

water;

– do not use them when the wind-

screen or rear screen are dry;

– free them from the windscreen or

rear screen when they have not

been used for a long time.

In all cases, replace them as soon

as they begin to lose efficiency: ap-

proximately once a year.

Before using the rear wiper, check

that no object obstructs the travel of

the blade.

Do not use the wiper arm to open or

close the tailgate.

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p

Rear screen wash/wipe

With the ignition on, turn the

end of stalk 1 to align mark 2 with the

symbol.
When the stalk is released, it returns to

the rear wipe position.

Special note

If the windscreen wipers are operat-

ing or are in automatic mode, the rear

screen wiper wipes intermittently when

reverse gear is engaged.

Y

Speed-dependent

timed rear screen

wiper

With the ignition on, turn the end of

stalk 1 to align mark 2 with the symbol.

Wiping frequency varies with speed.

REAR SCREEN WASH/WIPE

1

2

Check the condition of the wiper

blades. You are responsible for their

service life:

– they must remain clean: clean

the blades and the rear screen

regularly with soapy water;

– do not use them when the rear

screen is dry;

– free them from the rear screen

when they have not been used

for a long time.

In all cases, replace them as soon

as they begin to lose efficiency: ap-

proximately once a year.

Before using the rear wiper, check

that no object obstructs the travel of

the blade.

Do not use the wiper arm to open or

close the tailgate.

Before any action on the

rear screen (washing the

vehicle, de-icing, cleaning

the windscreen, etc.) return

stalk 1 to the park position.
Risk of injury or damage.

When working in the engine

compartment, ensure that

the windscreen wiper stalk

is in the park position.

Risk of injury.

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Fuel grade

Use a high-grade fuel that complies

with the legislation in force in each

country and which must comply with

the specifications given on the label

on the cover A. Please refer to the in-

formation on “Engine specifications” in

Section 6.
Diesel version
Only use diesel fuel which complies

with the information on the label located

inside the cover A.

Useful capacity of fuel tank: approx.

45 litres.
The engine 0,9 TCe has a fuel tank ca-

pacity of 40 litres or 45 litres (depend-

ing on the vehicle).
To open cover A, place your finger into

recess B.

When filling, use the cap holder 1 on

the cover A to secure the cap 2.

FUEL TANK

(1/3)

A

B

2

After filling, check that the cap and

cover are closed.

Fuel filler cap: this is spe-

cific.
If you have to replace it,

make sure it is identical

to the original cap. Contact an ap-

proved Dealer.

Never place the cap near a source

of heat or flame.
Do not wash the filler area with a

high-pressure washer.

1

Do not mix even small

amounts of petrol (un-

leaded or E85) with diesel.

Do not use ethanol-based

fuel if your vehicle is not compatible

with this fuel.

Do not add additive to the fuel –

otherwise you risk damaging the

engine.

Petrol version
It is essential to use unleaded petrol.

The octane rating (RON) must comply

with the information given on the label

on the cover A. Refer to Section 6 for

information on “Engine specifications”.

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Filling with fuel

With the ignition off, insert the nozzle

and insert it fully before turning it on to

fill the fuel tank (risk of splashing).
Keep the nozzle in this position through-

out the entire filling operation.

When the pump cuts out automatically

at the end of the filling procedure, a

maximum of two further filling attempts

may be made, as there must be suffi-

cient space in the fuel tank to allow for

expansion.

Make sure that no water enters the fuel

tank during filling. The cover A and its

surround must remain clean.

Petrol versions

Using leaded petrol will damage the

antipollution system and may lead to a

loss of warranty.

To ensure that the fuel tank is not filled

with leaded petrol, the fuel tank filler

neck contains a restrictor fitted with a

foolproof system which only allows

the nozzle for unleaded petrol to be

used (at the pump).

FUEL TANK

(2/3)

Vehicle fitted with the Stop and

Start function
To fill up with fuel, the engine must

be stopped (and not on standby):

stop the engine by pressing the

engine stop button 3 (please refer

to the information on “Starting and

Stopping the engine” in Section 2).

3

Persistent fuel odour

If you notice a persistent

fuel odour you should:

– stop the vehicle as soon as traf-

fic conditions allow and switch off

the ignition;

– switch on the hazard warning

lights and ask your passengers to

leave the vehicle and stay clear

of the traffic;

– contact an approved Dealer.

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No modifications what-

soever are permitted on

any part of the fuel supply

system (electronic units,

wiring, fuel circuit, injectors, pro-

tective covers, etc.) as this may be

dangerous (unless undertaken by

qualified Network personnel).

FUEL TANK (3/3)

Running out of fuel on diesel

versions

Vehicles with priming bulb 4

After a breakdown caused by com-

pletely running out of fuel, the system

must be reprimed before the engine is

restarted:

Fill the tank with at least 8 litres of

diesel fuel.

Press priming bulb 4 several times.
The engine can now be restarted.

If the engine does not start after several

attempts, contact an approved Dealer.

4

Vehicles without priming bulb 4
Insert the RENAULT card into the 5

card reader. Press the start button 3

without pressing any of the pedals. Wait

a few minutes before starting. This will

enable the fuel circuit to be primed. If

the engine does not start, repeat the

procedure.

The engine may be hot

when working in close prox-

imity. In addition, the engine

cooling fan may come on at

any moment.
Risk of injury.

3

5

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2.1

Section 2: Driving

(Advice on use relating to fuel economy and the environment)

Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.2

Starting/stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.3

Stop and Start Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.6

Special features of petrol versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10

Special features of diesel versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.11

Gear lever/Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.12

Eco-driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.13

Maintenance and antipollution advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.18

Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.19

Tyre pressure loss warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20

Driver correction devices/aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.23

Speed limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.27

Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30

Parking distance control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.34

Reversing camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.38

Assisted parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40

Automatic gearbox. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.44

2.2

RUNNING IN

Petrol version

For the first 600 miles (1,000 km), do

not exceed 78 mph (130 km/h) in the

highest gear, or 3,000 to 3,500 rpm.
You may only expect top performance

from your vehicle after approximately

1,800 miles (3,000 km).
Service intervals: refer to the

Maintenance Document for your vehi-

cle.

Diesel version

For the first 1,000 miles (1,500 km),

do not exceed 80 mph (130 km/h) in

the highest gear, or 2,500 rpm. After

completing this mileage you may drive

faster, although you may only expect

top performance after approximately

3,600 miles (6,000 km).
During the running in period, do not ac-

celerate hard while the engine is still

cold and do not let the engine over-rev.
Service intervals: refer to the

Maintenance Document for your vehi-

cle.

2.3

Hands-free RENAULT card

The RENAULT card must be inserted

in card reader 2 or in detection zone 3.
To start, depress the brake or clutch

pedal and press button 1. If a gear is

engaged, the vehicle may only be star-

ted by depressing the clutch pedal.

Starting with the boot open in

hands-free mode
In this case, the RENAULT card must

not be located in the luggage compart-

ment.

Remote control RENAULT

card

When you get into the vehicle, insert

the RENAULT card integrated key,

pointing towards you, fully into the card

reader 2.
To start, press button 1. If a gear is en-

gaged, depress the clutch pedal to start

the vehicle.

STARTING/STOPPING THE ENGINE

(1/3)

3

1

2

Driver’s responsibility

when parking or stopping

the vehicle
Never leave an animal,

child or adult who is not self-suffi-

cient alone in your vehicle, even for

a short time.
They may pose a risk to themselves

or to others by starting the engine,

activating equipment such as the

electric windows or locking the

doors, for example.
Also, in hot and/or sunny weather,

please remember that the tempera-

ture inside the passenger compart-

ment increases very quickly.
RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS

INJURY.

2.4

Operating faults

In certain cases, the hands-free

RENAULT card may not work:

– when the RENAULT card battery is

drained, flat battery, etc.

– near to appliances operating on the

same frequency as the card (mo-

nitor, mobile phone, video game,

etc.);

– vehicle located in a high electroma-

gnetic radiation zone.

The message “PLEASE INSERT

KEYCARD” appears on the instrument

panel.

Insert the RENAULT card fully into card

reader 2.

Conditions for stopping the

engine

The vehicle must stationary, with the

lever positioned in N or P for vehicles

with an automatic transmission.

STARTING/STOPPING THE ENGINE

(2/3)

For other functions:
– vehicles with remote control

RENAULT card, insert the card into

reader 2;

– vehicles with a RENAULT “hands-

free” card, with the card in the pas-

senger compartment or inserted in

the card reader 2, press button 1 wi-

thout depressing the pedals.

Note: depending on the vehicle, pres-

sing button 1 starts the engine.

1

2

Special features

vehicles with an automatic gearbox

The lever should be in position P.

All vehicles

– If one of starting conditions is not ap-

plied, the message “PRESS BRAKE

+ START” or “PRESS CLUTCH +

START” or “SELECT PARK” is dis-

played on the instrument panel;

– in some cases it will be necessary

to move the steering wheel while

pressing the start button 1 to help

unlock the steering column; the mes-

sage “TURN STEERINGWHEEL +

START” warns you.

– in the event of starting the engine

in very low exterior temperatures

(lower than -10°C): hold down the

clutch pedal until the engine starts.

Accessories function

(switching on the ignition)
Once you have gained access to your

vehicle, you may use some of its func-

tions (radio, navigation, wipers, etc.).

2.5

When you leave your vehicle, especially if you have your RENAULT card

with you, check that the engine is completely switched off.

Remote control RENAULT card
With the card in reader 2, press

button 1: the engine will stop. Removing

the card from the reader locks the stee-

ring column.
Special feature
If the card is no longer in the reader

when you try to switch the engine off,

the message “NO KEYCARD PRESS

AND HOLD” will appear on the in-

strument panel: press the button 1 for

longer than two seconds.

Special feature
Depending on the vehicle, accessories

(e.g. radio) stop working either when

the engine is switched off or when the

driver’s door is opened or when the

doors are locked.

STARTING/STOPPING THE ENGINE

(3/3)

Driver’s responsibility when parking or stopping the vehicle
Never leave an animal, child or adult who is not self-sufficient alone in

your vehicle, even for a short time.

They may pose a risk to themselves or to others by starting the engine, ac-

tivating equipment such as the electric windows or locking the doors, for example.

Also, in hot and/or sunny weather, please remember that the temperature inside

the passenger compartment increases very quickly.
RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

1

2

Hands-free RENAULT card
With the card in the vehicle, press

button 1: the engine stops. The stee-

ring column is locked when the driver’s

door is opened or the vehicle is locked.
If the card is no longer in the pas-

senger compartment when you try to

switch the engine off, the message

«NO KEYCARD PRESS AND HOLD»

appears on the instrument panel: press

button 1 for longer than two seconds

Never switch off the igni-

tion before the vehicle has

stopped completely. Once

the engine has stopped, the

brake servo, power-assisted steer-

ing, etc. and the passive safety de-

vices such as air bags and preten-

sioners will no longer operate.

2.6

STOP AND START FUNCTION

(1/4)

This system enables a reduced fuel

consumption and lower greenhouse

gas emissions. The system is acti-

vated automatically when the vehicle is

started. While driving, the system stops

the engine (standby) when the vehicle

is at a standstill (traffic jam, traffic lights,

etc).

Conditions for engine

standby

The vehicle has set off from where it

was parked;
For vehicles equipped with auto-

matic gearboxes:
– the gearbox is in position D, M or N;

and

– the brake pedal is depressed (suffi-

ciently hard);

and

– the accelerator pedal is not de-

pressed;

and

– the speed is zero for around

1 second.

The engine remains on standby if posi-

tion P is selected, or if position N is se-

lected with the handbrake engaged and

the brake pedal released.

For vehicles equipped with manual

gearboxes:
– the gearbox is in neutral;

and

– the clutch pedal is released.

If the warning light



flashes,

this means that the clutch pedal is

not sufficiently released;

and

– the vehicle speed is less than ap-

proximately 7 mph (3 km/h).

In all vehicles, the warning light



on the instrument panel is lit when the

engine is on standby.
The vehicle equipment remain opera-

tional while the engine is stopped.

If the engine stalls while the system

is in operation, pressing the clutch

pedal right down will start it again.

Before getting out of the

vehicle, you must switch

off the ignition by pressing

the engine stop (please see

“Starting, stopping the engine”).

Keep your vehicle station-

ary when the engine is

on standby (shown by the

warning light



on the

instrument panel).

Engine on standby - braking

assistance is no longer op-

erational.

Engine on standby - power-

assisted steering is no

longer operational.

2.7

STOP AND START FUNCTION

(2/4)

To fill up with fuel, the engine must

be stopped (and not on standby):

always stop the engine by pressing

the engine stop button (please see

“Starting, stopping the engine)”.

Preventing the engine from

standing by

In certain situations, such as negotiat-

ing a crossroads for instance, it is pos-

sible to keep the engine running so as

to be ready to move off quickly.
For vehicles equipped with auto-

matic gearboxes:
Keep the vehicle stationary without

pressing too hard on the brake pedal
For vehicles equipped with manual

gearboxes:
Keep the clutch pedal pressed right

down

Conditions for coming out of

engine standby

For vehicles equipped with auto-

matic gearboxes:
– the brake pedal is released, position

D or M engaged or,

– the brake pedal is released, position

N engaged and the handbrake off, or

– the brake pedal is pressed again,

with position P engaged or position

N engaged with the handbrake ap-

plied, or

– position R is engaged or,

– the accelerator pedal is pressed.
For vehicles equipped with manual

gearboxes:
– the gearbox is in neutral and the

clutch pedal is slightly depressed, or

– the engine is in gear and the clutch

pedal is pressed right down.

Special note: depending on the vehi-

cle, if you switch off the ignition when

the engine is on standby, the warning

light

Ä

is displayed for a few sec-

onds on the instrument panel.

2.8

STOP AND START FUNCTION

(3/4)

Conditions preventing the

standby of the engine

Certain conditions prevent the system

from using the engine standby function,

including when:
– reverse gear is engaged;
– the bonnet is not locked;
– the driver’s door is not closed;
– the driver’s seatbelt is not fastened;
– the outdoor temperature is too low or

too high (less than around 0 °C or

higher than around 30 °C);

– the battery is not sufficiently charged;
– the difference between the vehicle

interior temperature and the auto-

matic climate control instruction is

too high;

– for vehicles with automatic gear-

boxes, the gradient is steeper than

approximately 12%;

– the “Clear View” function is activated

(please see “Automatic Climate

Control” in Section 3);

– the engine temperature is too low;
– the emission control system is being

regenerated;

or

– ...

The warning light



or, depend-

ing on the vehicle, the message “AUTO

STOP UNAVAILABLE” appears on the

instrument panel indicating that engine

standby is not available.

Deactivate the Stop and

Start function for any opera-

tion performed in the engine

compartment.

Special cases

With the engine on standby (traffic jam,

traffic lights, etc.), if the driver unfastens

their seat belt, opens the driver’s door

or gets out of their seat, the ignition will

be switched off.
To restart and reactivate the Stop and

Start system, press the start button

(please refer to “Starting, stopping the

engine” in Section 2).

2.9

STOP AND START FUNCTION

(4/4)

1

2

Special feature of the automatic

engine re-start
Under certain conditions, the engine

can restart on its own in order to guar-

antee your safety and comfort.

This can occur especially when:
– the outdoor temperature is too low or

too high (less than around 0 °C or

higher than around 30 °C);

– the “Clear View” function is activated

(please see “Automatic Climate

Control” in Section 3);

– the battery is not sufficiently charged;

– the vehicle speed is above 3 mph

(5 km/h) (downhill slope, etc.);

– repeated pressing on the brake

pedal or braking system require-

ment;

– ...

In the event of an emer-

gency, the engine can be

restarted by pressing on the

clutch pedal if the Stop and

Start function is activated.

Deactivating, activating the

function

Press switch 1 to deactivate the func-

tion. The message “Stop & Start deac-

tivated” will appear on the instrument

panel and the integrated warning light 2

on the switch will light up.

Pressing again will reactivate the

system. The message “Stop & Start ac-

tivated” will appear on the instrument

panel and the integrated warning light 2

on switch 1 will go out.

The system reactivates automati-

cally each time the vehicle is started

using the start button (please refer

to “Starting, stopping the engine” in

Section 2).

Operating faults

When the message “Check Stop &

Start” appears on the instrument panel

and the integrated warning light 2 lights

up on the switch 1, the system is deac-

tivated.

Please consult an authorised dealer.

Before getting out of the

vehicle, you must switch

off the ignition by pressing

the engine stop (please see

“Starting, stopping the engine”).

Note: With the engine on standby,

press switch 1 to automatically re-

start the engine.