Renault Clio: To lock the system
Renault Clio IV (2014-2019) Owners Manual / Practical advice / Puncture, emergency spare wheel / To lock the system
- Press nut 3, screwing it on fully until it locks in place. Several turns will be necessary. This operation is essential to ensure that the wheel is secure;
- return handle 4 to its original position;
- clip the tool kit;
- replace the cover, then lower it and replace the luggage compartment carpet.
NB: if the tool kit does not lock in place, check the tightness of nut 3 and the correct positioning of handle 4.
Special features
The emergency spare wheel holder should always be present when you are driving even when the wheel itself is not present: risk of water entering the vehicle.
If you have to release it when it is not holding a wheel, push the centre of the wheel holder towards the ground while pressing handle 4.
| It is essential to lock the nut so that the wheel is held securely. |
| The system should only be used with the original vehicle wheels or identical wheels. |
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Tyre inflation kit
The kit repairs tyres when
tread A has been damaged
by objects smaller
than 4 mm. It cannot repair
all types of puncture, such as cuts
larger than 4 mm, or cuts in tyre
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Tools
The tools included in the tool kit depend
on the vehicle.
Tool kit A is located in the tray under
the luggage compartment carpet.
Lift the cover and remove it.
Wheelbrace 1
Locks or
Wheel trims - wheel
Remove the wheel trim using hubcap
tool 1 (located in the tool kit) by engaging
the hook in the opening near
valve 2.
To refit it, align it with valve 2. Push the
retaining hooks in fully,
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WARNING
To prevent any damage, do not use the rear axle as
support for the lifting system.
WARNING
To prevent any suspension asymmetry, replace
both of the shock absorbers on the same axle.
WARNING
To prevent the components of the rear axle from
deteriorating (rubber bushes, brake hoses, etc.) do
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Tyres: Removal - Refitting
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
Remove:
the wheel in question (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, 35A-1),
the balance weights,
the valve mechanism.
II - OP
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