Renault Clio (2017 year). Instruction — part 12

4.14

Respect local regulations about wash-

ing vehicles (e.g. do not wash your ve-

hicle on a public highway).
Observe the vehicle stopping distances

when driving on gravelled surfaces to

prevent paint damage.
Repair, or have repaired quickly, areas

where the paint has been damaged, to

prevent corrosion spreading.
Remember to visit the body shop pe-

riodically in order to maintain your

anti-corrosion warranty. Refer to the

Maintenance Document.
If it is necessary to clean mechani-

cal components, hinges, etc., spray

them with products approved by our

Technical Department to protect them

after they have been cleaned.

BODYWORK MAINTENANCE

(2/2)

We have selected special products

to care for your vehicle and you can

obtain these from the manufactur-

er’s accessory outlets.

Using a roller type car wash

Return the windscreen wiper stalk to

the Park position (refer to the informa-

tion on the “Windscreen washer, wiper”

in Section 1). Check the mounting of

external accessories, additional lights

and mirrors, and ensure that the wiper

blades are secured with adhesive tape.

Remove the radio aerial mast if your

vehicle is fitted with this equipment.

Remember to remove the tape and refit

the antenna after washing.

Cleaning the headlights

As the headlights are made of plastic

“glass”, use a soft cloth or cotton wool

to clean them. If this does not clean

them properly, moisten the cloth with

soapy water, then wipe clean with a soft

damp cloth or cotton wool.

Finally, carefully dry off with a soft dry

cloth.
Cleaning products containing alco-

hol must not be used.

Vehicles with a matte paint

finish

This type of paint requires certain pre-

cautions.

Do not do the following
–

use wax-based products (polishing);

–

rub hard;

–

wash the vehicle in a roller-type car

wash;

–

wash the vehicle using a high-pres-

sure device;

–

attach stickers to the paintwork (risk

of leaving marks).

You should do the following
Wash the vehicle by hand using plenty

of water, using a soft cloth or a gentle

sponge.

4.15

Glass instrument panel

(e.g.: instrument panel, clock, exterior

temperature display, radio display, mul-

timedia or multifunction display etc.)
Use a soft cloth (or cotton wool).

If this does not clean them properly,

use a soft cloth (or cotton wool) slightly

moistened with soapy water and then

wipe clean with another soft damp cloth

or cotton wool.

Finally, carefully dry off with a soft dry

cloth.
Do not use products containing alco-

hol and/or spray fluids on the area.

Seat belts

These must be kept clean.

Use products selected by our Technical

Department (Approved outlets) or

warm, soapy water and a sponge and

wipe with a dry cloth.

Detergents or dyes must not be used

under any circumstances.

INTERIOR TRIM MAINTENANCE

(1/2)

Textiles (seats, door trim, etc)

Vacuum-clean the textiles regularly.

Liquid stain
Use soapy water.
Dab lightly (never rub) with a soft cloth,

rinse and remove the excess.

Solid or pasty stain
Carefully remove the excess solid or

pasty material immediately with a

spatula (working from the edges to the

centre to avoid spreading the stain).

Clean as for a liquid stain.

Special instructions for sweets or

chewing gum
Put an ice cube on the stain to solidify

it, then proceed as for a solid stain.

A well-maintained vehicle will last

longer. It is therefore recommended to

maintain the interior of the vehicle regu-

larly.
A stain should always be dealt with

swiftly.
Whatever type of stain is on the trim,

use cold (or warm) soapy water with

natural soap.
Detergents (washing-up liquid, pow-

dered products, alcohol-based prod-

ucts) should not be used.
Use a soft cloth.
Rinse and soak up the excess.

For further recommendations for

maintaining the interior, and/or for

any unsatisfactory results, please

see an authorised dealer.

4.16

You are strongly recom-

mended not to use high-

pressure or spray cleaning

equipment inside the pas-

senger compartment: use of such

equipment could impair the correct

functioning of the electrical or elec-

tronic components in the vehicle, or

have other detrimental effects.

INTERIOR TRIM MAINTENANCE

(2/2)

You should not:

You are strongly advised not to po-

sition objects such as deodorants,

scents, etc. near air vents, as this could

damage your dashboard trim.

Removal/replacing removable

equipment originally fitted in

the vehicle

If you need to remove equipment in

order to clean the passenger com-

partment (for example, mats), always

ensure that they are correctly refitted

and are the right way around (the driv-

er’s mat should be fitted on the driver’s

side, etc.) and fit them with the compo-

nents supplied with the equipment (for

example, the driver mat should always

be fixed using the pre-fitted mounting

components).
With the vehicle stationary, always

ensure that nothing will impede driving

(anything obstructing the pedals, heel

wedged by the mat etc.).

5.1

Section 5: Practical advice

Puncture, emergency spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.2

Tyre inflation kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.6

Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.9

Wheel trims - wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10

Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.11

Tyres (tyre and wheel safety, use in winter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.13

Headlights (changing bulbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.16

Rear lights and side lights (changing bulbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.19

Indicator lights (changing bulbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.22

Interior lighting (changing bulbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.23

Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.25

RENAULT card: battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.30

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.31

Fitting a radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.33

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.34

Wipers (replacing blades) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.35

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.37

Operating faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.39

5.2

In case of puncture

Depending on the vehicle, a tyre infla-

tion kit or emergency spare wheel is

provided (refer to the following pages).
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.

If the emergency spare wheel has been stored for several years, have it

checked by your Dealer to ensure that it is safe to use.
Vehicle fitted with an emergency spare wheel that differs from the

other wheels:

– Never fit more than one emergency spare wheel to the same vehicle.
– As the punctured wheel is wider than the emergency spare wheel, the vehicle’s

ground clearance is reduced.

– Replace the emergency spare wheel as soon as possible with a wheel identi-

cal to the original one.

– When this is fitted to the vehicle, which must only be a temporary measure, the

driving speed must not exceed the speed indicated on the label on the wheel.

– Fitting an emergency spare wheel may alter the way the vehicle usually runs.

Avoid sudden acceleration or deceleration and reduce your speed when cor-

nering.

– If you need to use snow chains, fit the emergency spare wheel to the rear axle

and check the tyre pressure.

PUNCTURE, EMERGENCY SPARE WHEEL

(1/4)

If the vehicle is parked on

the hard shoulder, you must

warn other road users of

your vehicle’s presence

with a warning triangle or with other

devices as per the legislation apply-

ing to the country you are in.

5.3

1

2

Emergency spare wheel

– Open the tailgate;

– lift the carpet;

– lift the cover 1 and remove it;

– remove the tool kit by lifting it by its

handles;

The label 2 reminds you of how to

operate the emergency spare wheel

winch.

4

5

A

– unscrew nut 4 in an anti-clockwise

direction until it comes off com-

pletely, then place the palm of your

hand on section A of handle 5 and

push towards the front of the vehicle.

The wheel will be lowered;

When you push handle 5,

the wheel will drop under

the vehicle; risk of injury.
Ensure that everybody is

kept away from the underside of the

vehicle.

6

7

– pull the wheel towards you;
– lay the wheel down flat and unfasten

cable 6 from its housing 7.

You may remove the wheel from its

support.

Do not touch the exhaust as

it could burn.

PUNCTURE, EMERGENCY SPARE WHEEL

(2/4)

3

For vehicles which are fitted with it,

the amplifier 3 is a fragile part. Take

care not to damage it when you

remove the cover 1 and the tool kit.

5.4

After changing a wheel, position the

replaced wheel on support 8, with the

valve facing the ground. Clip cable 6

in its housing 7, then push the wheel

under the boot.
Ensure that tab 9 is positioned towards

the rear of the vehicle.
Position yourself behind the vehicle and

pull handle 5 to raise the wheel until it is

anchored under the vehicle.

To carry out this operation, the cable

must be unwound.
If the cable has been wound back up on

its own, unwind it again as follows:
– pull the handle to unwind the cable;
– press the button located under

handle 5 to hold the unwound cable,

then guide it down;

– recover the cable from underneath

the vehicle.

You may refit the wheel.

To refit a wheel

PUNCTURE, EMERGENCY SPARE WHEEL

(3/4)

5

6

7

8

9

A wheel size larger than 15” cannot

be installed under the vehicle.

Make sure that no-one has their fingers close to the cable when you

move the handle: risk of injury.

5.5

Note: If the tool kit does not lock in

place, check the tightness of nut 4 and

the correct positioning of handle 5.

Special features

The emergency spare wheel holder

should always be present when you are

driving even when the wheel itself is not

present: risk of water entering the ve-

hicle.
If you have to release it when it is not

holding a wheel, push the centre of the

wheel holder towards the ground while

pressing handle 5.

To lock the system

– Press nut 4, screwing it on fully until

it locks in place. Several turns will

be necessary. This operation is es-

sential to ensure that the wheel is

secure;

– return handle 5 to its original posi-

tion;

– clip the tool kit;
– replace the cover 1 then lower it and

replace the luggage compartment

carpet.

PUNCTURE, EMERGENCY SPARE WHEEL

(4/4)

The system should only be

used with the original ve-

hicle wheels or identical

wheels.

It is essential to lock the nut

so that the wheel is held se-

curely.

For vehicles which are fitted with it,

the amplifier 3 is a fragile part. Take

care not to damage it when you re-

place the tool kit and the cover 1.

4

5

1

3

5.6

TYRE PRESSURE KIT

(1/3)

The kit is only approved for

inflating the tyres of the ve-

hicle originally equipped

with the kit.

It must never be used to inflate

the tyres of another vehicle, or any

other inflatable object (rubber ring,

rubber boat, etc.).
Avoid spillage on skin when hand-

ling the repair liquid bottle. If drop-

lets do leak out, rinse them off with

plenty of water.
Keep the repair kit away from chil-

dren.
Do not dispose of the empty bottle

in the countryside. Return it to your

approved dealer or to a recycling or-

ganisation.
The bottle has a limited service

life which is indicated on its label.

Check the expiry date.
Contact an approved dealer to re-

place the inflation tube and repair

product bottle.

A

B

The kit repairs tyres when

tread A has been dam-

aged by objects smaller

than 4 mm. It cannot repair

all types of puncture, such as cuts

larger than 4 mm, or cuts in tyre

sidewall B.
Ensure also that the wheel rim is in

good condition.
Do not pull out the foreign body

causing the puncture if it is still in

the tyre.

Do not attempt to use the

inflation kit if the tyre has

been damaged as a result

of driving with a puncture.

You should therefore carefully check

the condition of the tyre sidewalls

before any operation.
Driving with underinflated, flat or

punctured tyres can be dangerous

and may make the tyre impossible

to repair.
This repair is temporary
A tyre which has been punctured

should always be inspected (and re-

paired, where possible) as soon as

possible by a specialist.
When taking a tyre which has been

repaired using this kit to be replaced,

you must inform the specialist.
When driving, vibration may be felt

due to the presence of the repair

product injected into the tyre.

5.7

TYRE PRESSURE KIT

(2/3)

Depending on the vehicle, in the event

of a puncture, use the kit located in the

boot or underneath the luggage com-

partment carpet.
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.

With the engine running and the

parking brake applied,
– unroll the hose from the container;

– connect the compressor hose 3 to

the container’s inlet 8;

– depending on the vehicle, connect

the container 8 to the compressor

from the container recess 7;

– unscrew the valve cap on the rele-

vant wheel and screw on the con-

tainer’s inflation adapter 1;

– disconnect any accessories previ-

ously connected to the vehicle’s ac-

cessories sockets;

– adapter 2 must be connected to the

vehicle accessories socket;

4

5

1

Before using this kit, park

the vehicle at a sufficient

distance from traffic, switch

on the hazard warning

lights, apply the handbrake, ask all

passengers to leave the vehicle and

keep them away from traffic.

8

If the vehicle is parked on

the hard shoulder, you must

warn other road users of

your vehicle’s presence

with a warning triangle or with other

devices as per the legislation apply-

ing to the country you are in.

– press switch 4 to inflate the tyre to

the recommended pressure (please

refer to the information in the section

on “Tyre pressure”);

– after a maximum of 15 minutes, stop

inflating and read the pressure (on

pressure gauge 5).

Note: while the container is empty-

ing (approximately 30 seconds), the

pressure gauge 5 will briefly indicate

a pressure of up to 6 bar. The pres-

sure will then drop.

– adjust the pressure: to increase

it, continue inflation with the kit; to

reduce it, press button 6.

2

3

7

6

5.8

TYRE PRESSURE KIT

(3/3)

If a minimum pressure of 1.8 bar is

not reached after 15 minutes, repair

is not possible; do not drive the ve-

hicle but contact an approved dealer.

Once the tyre is correctly inflated,

remove the kit: slowly unscrew the in-

flation adapter 1 to prevent any repair

product from escaping and store the

container in plastic packaging to pre-

vent the product from escaping.
– Affix the driving recommendation

label to the dashboard where it can

easily be seen by the driver;

– Put the kit away.

– At the end of this initial inflation op-

eration, air will still escape from the

tyre. You must drive a short distance

in order to seal the hole.

– Start immediately and drive at

between 12 and 40 mph (20 and

60 km/h) in order to distribute the

product evenly in the tyre and, after

driving for 2 miles (3 km), stop and

check the pressure.

– If the pressure is greater than

1.3 bar but less than the recom-

mended pressure (refer to the label

affixed to the edge of the driver’s

door), readjust it. Otherwise, please

contact an authorised dealer: the

tyre cannot be repaired.

Precautions when using the

kit

The kit should not be operated for more

than 15 consecutive minutes.

Nothing should be placed

around the driver’s feet

as such objects may slide

under the pedals during

sudden braking manoeuvres and

obstruct their use.

1

Please be aware that a

poorly tightened or miss-

ing valve cap can make the

tyres less airtight and may

lead to pressure loss.
Always use valve caps identical to

those fitted originally and tighten

them fully.

Following repair with the kit,

do not travel further than

120 miles (200 km). In addi-

tion, reduce your speed and

under no circumstances exceed

48 mph (80 km/h). The sticker,

which you must affix in a prominent

position on the dashboard, reminds

you of this.

Depending on the country or local

legislation, a tyre repaired with the

inflation kit may need to be replaced.

5.9

Jack 2

Fold it correctly before refitting it in its

housing (ensure that the wheelbrace is

correctly positioned).

Hubcap tool 3

This tool is used to remove the wheel

trims.

Wheel bolt guide 4

To finish loosening or starting to tighten

the wheel bolts.

Tow eye 5

Please see “Towing: breakdown recov-

ery” in Section 5.

Lever 6

This tightens or releases the tow eye 5.

Wheelbrace 1

Locks or unlocks the wheel bolts and

tow eye 5.

The tools included in the tool kit depend

on the vehicle.

Tool kit A is located in the tray under

the luggage compartment carpet.

Lift the cover and remove it.

TOOLS

A

Do not leave the tools unsecured inside the vehicle as they may come loose under braking. After use, check that all

the tools are correctly clipped into the tool kit, then position it correctly in its housing: risk of injury.

If bolts are supplied with the emergency spare wheel, you must use these bolts only for the emergency spare wheel.

The jack is designed for wheel changing purposes only. Under no circumstances should it be used for carrying out re-

pairs underneath the vehicle or to gain access to the underside of the vehicle.

2

1

3

5

4

6

5.10

Remove the wheel trim using hubcap

tool 1 (located in the tool kit) by en-

gaging the hook in the opening near

valve 2.
To refit it, align it with valve 2. Push the

retaining hooks in fully, starting with

side A near the valve, followed by B

and C, finishing at D opposite the valve.

WHEEL TRIMS - WHEEL

Do not leave the tools un-

secured inside the vehicle

as they may come loose

under braking. After use,

check that all the tools are correctly

clipped into the tool kit, then posi-

tion it correctly in its housing: risk of

injury.

1

2

A

B

D

C

5.11

Continue to crank the jack so that the

baseplate is correctly positioned (it

should be underneath the vehicle and

aligned with the jack head).
Turn it a few times to lift the wheel off

the ground.

Switch on the hazard warn-

ing lights.
Keep the vehicle away from

traffic and on a level surface

where it will not slip.
Apply the parking brake and engage

a gear (first or reverse, or P for auto-

matic transmissions).

Ask all the passengers to leave the

vehicle and keep them away from

traffic.

CHANGING A WHEEL

(1/2)

2

1

Vehicles equipped with a jack

and wheelbrace

If necessary, remove the wheel trim.
Use the wheelbrace 1 to slacken off the

wheel bolts. Position it so as to be able

to push from above.
Crank up jack 2 by hand to position the

jack head against the jacking point clos-

est to the relevant wheel and marked

by an arrow 3.

If the vehicle is not equipped with a

jack or wheelbrace, you can obtain

these from your approved dealer.

3

If the vehicle is parked on

the hard shoulder, you must

warn other road users of

your vehicle’s presence

with a warning triangle or with other

devices as per the legislation apply-

ing to the country you are in.

5.12

If you have a puncture, re-

place the wheel as soon as

possible.
A tyre which has been punc-

tured should always be inspected

(and repaired, where possible) by a

specialist.

CHANGING A WHEEL

(2/2)

Undo the bolts and take off the wheel.
Fit the emergency spare wheel on the

central hub and turn it to locate the

mounting holes in the wheel and the

hub.
Tighten the bolts, checking that the

wheel is correctly positioned on its hub.
Lower the jack.
With the wheel on the ground, tighten

the bolts fully and have the tightness of

the bolts checked and the emergency

spare wheel pressure checked as soon

as possible.

Do not leave the tools un-

secured inside the vehicle

as they may come loose

under braking. After use,

check that all the tools are correctly

clipped into the tool kit, then posi-

tion it correctly in its housing: risk of

injury.
If bolts are supplied with the emer-

gency spare wheel, you must use

these bolts only for the emergency

spare wheel.
The jack is designed for wheel

changing purposes only. Under no

circumstances should it be used for

carrying out repairs underneath the

vehicle or to gain access to the un-

derside of the vehicle.

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.

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.

1

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.