Renault Clio Manual page 186

OPERATING FAULTS
On the open road
• Steering becomes hard to turn.
• The engine overheats. The coolant
temperature warning light illuminates
(or the needle on the gauge is in the
red zone).
Radiator
Never fill a hot radiator with cold coolant if a considerable quantity has been lost. After any operation
on the vehicle which has involved even partial draining of the cooling system, it must be refilled with a
new mixture prepared in the correct proportions. Reminder: only products approved by our Technical
Department may be used for this purpose.
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CAUSES
Belt broken.
Lack of oil in pump.
Water pump: belt slack or broken.
Faulty engine cooling fan.
Coolant leaks.
REMEDIAL ACTION
Have the belt replaced.
Top up oil (see maintenance section).
If the fault persists, consult your
Renault Dealer.
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine
and call for the assistance of a Renault
Dealer.
Check the condition of the hoses and
clips.
Check the expansion bottle: it should
contain coolant. If it does not, top up
the level (after letting the engine cool
down). Take care not to burn yourself.
This action is only temporary: consult
your Renault Dealer as soon as
possible.