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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Non-side Opening Element Mechanisms
Bonnet release control: Removal - Refitting
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Remove:
the wheel arch liners (see 55A, Exterior protection,
Front wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting, 55A-41),
the front bumper (see 55A, Exterior protection,
Front bumper: Removal - Refitting, 55A-1
Tyres (tyre and wheel safety, use in winter)
Tyre and wheel safety
The tyres are the only contact between
the vehicle and the road, so it is essential
to keep them in good condition. You
must comply with the local rules given
in the highway code.
For your safety, please respect
the speed limit.
When they need to be replaced,
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