To reboot a frozen Clio Mk5 Easy Link screen, press and hold the on/off–volume knob until the display restarts and the Renault logo appears — usually around ten to twenty seconds. For a full wipe, go to Settings → System → Reset (Restore factory settings) and confirm; this clears accounts, paired devices and preferences. Base cars with the small non-touch Radio Connect head unit do not have the full Easy Link reset menu.
Overview
The fifth-generation Clio uses Renault's Android-based Easy Link infotainment on its 7-inch and 9.3-inch touchscreen trims. A soft reboot clears most freezes, black screens and Bluetooth or Android Auto/CarPlay glitches without losing anything; a factory reset is the bigger step for a system that keeps misbehaving or before you sell the car.
Applies to
2019-present Renault Clio Mk5 with Easy Link (7-inch or 9.3-inch touchscreen). The exact reset menu label varies by software version. Base trims with the non-touch Radio Connect unit lack the Easy Link reset menu.
What you’ll need
- No tools required
Step-by-step
- Park with the ignition on — Keep the car stationary and powered so the head unit stays on through the restart.
- Press and hold the on/off–volume knob — Hold the power/volume knob until the screen goes dark and restarts (the Renault logo appears). It typically takes around ten to twenty seconds.
- Let it finish rebooting — Release once the system restarts. Your accounts, pairings and settings are kept — this is only a soft restart.
- For a full factory reset instead — Open Settings (the gear icon) → System → Reset (labelled 'Restore factory settings' or 'Reset all settings' depending on software), and confirm. This erases accounts, paired devices and preferences, so use it only if a reboot did not fix the problem.
Important
- A factory reset erases your accounts, paired phones and settings — try the soft reboot first.
- Do resets with the car parked, not while driving.
FAQ
How do I reboot the Clio Mk5 Easy Link screen?
Press and hold the on/off–volume knob until the screen restarts and the Renault logo appears — usually around ten to twenty seconds. This soft reboot keeps your settings.
How do I factory reset the Clio Mk5 infotainment?
Go to Settings → System → Reset (Restore factory settings) and confirm. This wipes accounts, paired devices and preferences, so only use it when a reboot has not helped.
My Clio has a small screen with no touch — where is the reset?
Base trims use the non-touch Radio Connect head unit, which does not have the full Easy Link reset menu. You can still power-cycle it, but the factory-reset menu described here is on the Easy Link touchscreen cars.
Will a reboot delete my Android Auto / CarPlay setup?
No. A soft reboot keeps pairings and settings. Only a factory reset removes accounts and paired devices.