Renault Clio: Bonnet
To open the bonnet, pull the handle 1.
| Before performing any action in the engine compartment, the ignition must be switched off by pressing the engine stop button (please see the information on “Starting, stopping the engine” in Section 2). |
Unlocking the bonnet catch
To open, push tab 2 to the left as you open the bonnet.
Opening the bonnet
Lift the bonnet; you will need to guide it as it is held by a strut
| Do not press down on the bonnet: there is a risk that the bonnet may accidentally close. |
| The engine may be hot
when carrying out operations
in close proximity. In
addition, the engine cooling
fan can come on at any moment. Risk of injury. |
| When working in the engine
compartment, ensure that
the windscreen wiper stalk
is in the park position. Risk of injury. |
Closing the bonnet
Check that nothing has been left in the engine compartment.
To close the bonnet again, hold the bonnet in the middle and lower it to 30 cm above the closed position, then release it. It will latch automatically under its own weight
| Ensure that the bonnet is
properly locked. Check that nothing is preventing the catch from locking (gravel, cloth, etc.). |
| After carrying out any work
in the engine compartment,
check that nothing
has been left behind (cloth,
tools, etc.). These may damage the engine or cause a fire. |
| In the event of even a slight impact involving the radiator grille or bonnet, have the bonnet lock checked by an approved dealer as soon as possible. |
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Engine oil level: general information
It is normal for an engine to use oil for
lubrication and cooling of moving parts
and it is normal to top up the level between
oil changes.
However, contact your approved
Dealer if more than 0.
Engine oil level: topping up, filling
Topping up/filling
The vehicle must be parked on level
ground and the engine should be cold
(for instance, before the engine is started
up for the first time in the day).
Before perfor
Engine oil grade
Refer to the Maintenance Service
Booklet for your vehicle.
Filling: take care when
topping up the oil that
no oil drips onto engine
components - risk of fire.
Remember to refit th
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K9K, and 766 or 768
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (MR 392, 02A, Lifting equipment).
Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting)
(MR 392, 80A, Battery).
Remove:
the engine cover,
the air inlet duct,
the front
Catalytic converter: Removal - Refitting
K4J or K4M
IMPORTANT
Catalytic converters contain ceramic fibres: these
are contained within a closed unit, and cannot disperse.
Cutting or drilling catalytic converters is prohibited.
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lif
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