When should you switch on your headlights?
So, when should you switch your headlights on? When you need to illuminate the road ahead or to make sure that other motorists can see you. Switch them on during sunrise or sunset, when long shadows can create a flickering effect between trees and obscure your vehicle from the view of others.
When should I use fog lights UK?
When should you use fog lights? According to the Highway Code, you should only use your fog lights when your visibility is reduced to 100 metres (328 feet) or less – the equivalent of a football pitch. If you use it when you can see further than the recommended distance, you could put other drivers at risk.
How do you turn on the rear fog lights on a Renault Clio?
Turn centre ring 4 on the stalk 1 until the symbol faces mark 3, then release it. Operation of the fog lights depends on the exterior lighting position selected, and an indicator light will light up on the instrument panel. Turn centre ring 4 on the stalk until the symbol faces mark 3, then release it.
When do the running lights come on in a Renault Clio?
An indicator light on the instrument panel will come on. Depending on the vehicle, the daytime running lights come on automatically when the engine is started. Before driving at night, check that the electrical equipment is operating correctly and adjust the headlight beams (if your vehicle is not carrying its normal load).
What’s the problem with the brake light on my Clio?
I have a 2004 Clio 1.2 and recently it has started doing some bizarre things when I indicate and brake, ie. when I indicate either left or right and brake, BOTH rear indicator lights flash and the brake lights alternate in flashing with them.
What do you need to know about left hand drive Renault Clio?
If driving on the left in a left-hand drive vehicle (or vice versa), drivers must have the lights adjusted (except for vehicles fitted with xenon bulbs) by an authorised dealer for the duration of the trip. With the engine running and the dipped beam headlights lit, push stalk 1.
When to turn off DRLs on Renault Clio?
Perhaps with a led dimmer switch. The european regs for drls in basic form say that drls are supposed to extinguish as soon as the main or even sidelights are turned on,but they are “allowed ” to continue working if the circuirtry reduces their output to 30% of normal or less.
Why are the rear lights on my Renault Clio not working?
Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. This is what happens to your rear lights when a Clio develops a common problem which is down to the rear lights having a bad earth and was easily fixed by cleaning the connectors.
When do the headlamps come on in a Clio?
Also, the headlamps come on as soon as I turn the key in the ignition, even if the rotary control (on the indicator stalk) is in the ‘off’ position. I have to pull back on the rotary control (even though it’s already in ‘off’ position) to turn the lights off, but as soon as I let go they come back on.
How can I get the Renault Clio to turn on?
With the engine running and the dipped beam headlights lit, push stalk 1. This indicator light on the instrument panel comes on. To return to the dipped headlight position, pull stalk 1 towards you again. There are two possibilities: automatically, if the ring 2 is in AUTO position and if the main beam headlights are not switched on.
How does the fog light work on a Clio?
Operation of the fog lights depends on the exterior lighting selected, and an indicator light will light up on the instrument panel. To avoid inconveniencing other road users, remember to switch off the rear fog light when it is no longer needed.