Renault Clio: Warning lights

The display of information shown below DEPENDS ON THE VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND COUNTRY.

Renault Clio. Warning lights


Instrument panel A: lights up when the ignition is switched on. The brightness can be adjusted by turning control knob 1.

In some cases, the appearance of a warning light is accompanied by a message.

The warning light means
you should drive very carefully to an approved dealer as soon as possible.

If you fail to follow this recommendation, you risk damaging your vehicle.

Side light warning light


Main beam headlight telltale


Dipped beam headlight telltale


Front fog light tell-tale


Rear fog light telltale


Left-hand direction indicator
tell-tale

Right-hand direction indicator
tell-tale

Warning light requires
you to stop immediately, for your own safety, as soon as traffic conditions allow.

Switch off the engine and do not restart it. Contact an approved Dealer.

Air bag warning light


This lights up when the ignition is switched on and goes out after a few seconds.

If it does not come on when the ignition is switched on, or comes on when the engine is running, there is a fault in the system.

Contact your approved Dealer as soon as possible.

Low fuel level warning light


This lights up when the ignition is switched on and goes out after a few seconds.

If it lights up when driving, fill up with fuel as soon as possible. There is only approximately 30 miles (50 km) worth of fuel left.

If no lights or sounds are apparent, this indicates a fault in the instrument panel. This indicates that it is essential to stop immediately (as soon as traffic conditions allow). Ensure that the vehicle is correctly immobilised and contact an approved Dealer.

The display of information shown below DEPENDS ON THE VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND COUNTRY.

Renault Clio. Warning lights


STOP light


This lights up when the ignition is switched on and goes out as soon as the engine is started. It comes on with other warning lights and/or messages, and is accompanied by a beep.

It requires you to stop immediately, for your own safety, as soon as traffic conditions allow. Switch off the engine and do not restart it.

Contact an approved Dealer.

Handbrake on and brake circuit
incident warning light

This comes on when the ignition is switched on and goes out as soon as the handbrake is released.

If it comes on during braking and is accompanied by the warning light
and a beep, it indicates that the fluid level in the circuit is low or that there is a braking system fault.

Stop as soon as traffic conditions allow and contact an approved Dealer.

Battery charge warning light


This lights up when the ignition is switched on and goes out after a few seconds.

If it comes on on the road, accompanied by the warning light and a
beep, this indicates an overload or discharge in the electrical circuit.

Stop as soon as traffic conditions allow and contact an approved Dealer.

Oil pressure warning light


This lights up when the ignition is switched on and goes out after a few seconds.

If it comes on on the road, accompanied by the warning light and
a beep, stop immediately and cut the ignition.

Check the oil level. If the level is normal, the indicator light is being lit by something else. Contact an approved Dealer.

Warning light


This lights up when the ignition is switched on and goes out as soon as the engine is started. It can light up in conjunction with other indicator lights and/or messages on the instrument panel.

It means you should drive very carefully to an approved dealer as soon as possible. If you fail to follow this recommendation, you risk damaging your vehicle.

Electronic Stability Program
(ESP) and traction control system warning light

This lights up when the ignition is switched on and goes out after a few seconds.

There are several reasons for the warning light to come on: please refer to the information on “Driver correction devices and aids” in Section 2.

Toxic Fume Filter System
Warning Light

For vehicles equipped with this option, the light comes on when the ignition is switched on then goes out.

Refer to the information on “Advice: antipollution, fuel economy and driving” in Section 2.

Anti-lock braking warning
light

This lights up when the ignition is switched on and goes out after a few seconds.

If it lights up when you are driving, it indicates a fault in the anti-lock braking system.

Braking will then be as normal, without the ABS. Contact an approved Dealer as soon as possible.

Coolant temperature warning
light

This comes on when the ignition is switched on.

If it turns red, stop and let the engine idle for a minute or two.

The temperature should lower and the warning light should return to a blue colour. If not, stop the engine. Let the engine cool down before checking the coolant.

Contact an approved Dealer.

Preheating warning light
(diesel version)

This should come on when the ignition is switched on. It indicates that the heater plugs are in operation.

It goes out when preheating is complete.

The engine can be started

Speed limiter and cruise
control indicator lights

See the information on the “Speed limiter” and “Cruise control” in Section 2.

Engine standby warning
light

Please see information about “Stop and Start function” in Section 2.

Tyre pressure loss warning


Please refer to the information on the “Tyre pressure loss warning” in Section 2.

Door(s) open warning light


Gear change indicator


This lights up to advise you to change to a higher gear (up arrow) or lower gear (down arrow).

ECO mode warning light


This comes on when ECO mode is activated.

Please refer to the information on “Ecodriving” in Section 2.

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