Renault Clio: Gear lever/Handbrake
Gear lever
Vehicles with manual gearbox: refer to the grid on the gear lever knob 1.
Vehicles with automatic gearbox: refer to the information on the “Automatic gearbox” in Section 2.
Selecting reverse gear The reversing lights will come on as soon as reverse gear is selected with the ignition on.
Handbrake
To release: Pull the lever 3 up slightly, press button 2 and then lower the lever to the floor.
The red warning light on the instrument panel will come on if you are driving with an incorrectly released handbrake.
To apply:
Pull lever 3 upwards. Check that the
vehicle is immobilised. The warning
light 
on the instrument panel will
come on.
| An impact to the underside
of the vehicle while
manoeuvring (e.g.: striking
a post, raised kerb or
other street furniture) may result in
damage to the vehicle (e.g.: deformation
of an axle). To avoid any risk of accident, have your vehicle checked by an approved Dealer. |
| Make sure that the handbrake is fully released when driving (red indicator light off), otherwise overheating, or even damage, may occur. |
| When stationary, and depending on the slope and/or vehicle load, it may be necessary to pull up the handbrake at least two extra notches and engage a gear (1st or reverse gear) for vehicles with a manual gearbox or position P for vehicles with an automatic gearbox. |
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Eco-driving
Fuel consumption is accredited in accordance
with a standard regulatory
method. Identical for all manufacturers,
this enables vehicles to be compared
with one another. Consumption
in real time de
Gear change indicator
Gear change indicator 1
To obtain optimum consumption levels,
a warning light on the instrument panel
lets you know the best time to move up
or down a gear:
move up a gear;
move down a gea
Journey record
Once the engine is switched off, you
will see “Journey record” displayed on
the screen 3, enabling you to view information
relating to your last journey.
This indicates:
average fuel
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Airbag and pretensioners: List and location of components
I - LISTS OF COMPONENTS
list of components
Driver and passenger front airbags (1).
C85 or S85
Anti-submarining airbags located in the base of the front seats (2).
B85 or K85
Front buckle pretensioners located on the outside of the seat (3).
FRONT SIDE AIRBAG
Front chest-level side airbag located in
Throttle valve: Cleaning
D4F or F4R or K4J or K4M or M4R
IMPORTANT
Wear leaktight gloves (Nitrile type) for this operation.
IMPORTANT
Always wear protective gear (gloves, goggles and
breathing masks).
Note:
Be sure to work in a clean environment so as not to
allow any contamination of the throttle valve.
CLEANING
I - CLEAN
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