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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Locking, unlocking the opening elements
Locking/Unlocking the doors
from the outside
This is done using the RENAULT Card;
see the “RENAULT Card” information in
Section 1.
In certain cases, the RENAULT card
may not work:
if the RENAULT card battery is weak,
flat, etc.
if equipment operating on the same
frequency as th
Access to towing points
Unclip cover 4 or 6 by sliding a flat tool
(or the key integrated in the RENAULT
card) under the cover.
Tighten towing hitch 3 fully: as much
as possible by hand at first, then finish
tightening it using the wheelbrace or,
depending on the vehicle, the lever.
Only use the towing eye 3
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