RENAULT MEGANE 2000 X64 / 1.G Owners Manual

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BATTERY(breakdown)
In the event of an incident
Isolate the battery by unscrewing
one of the terminals.
To avoid all risk of sparks
- Ensure the “accessories” are
disconnected before disconnecting
or reconnecting the battery.
- When charging, stop the charger
before connecting or disconnecting
the battery.
- Do not place metal objects on the
battery to avoid creating a short
circuit between the terminals.
Take care when moving
the battery as it contains
sulphuric acid which
must not come into
contact with the eyes or skin. If it
should, wash the affected area
with plenty of cold water.
Keep all flames, red-hot objects
and sparks away from the battery
as there is a risk of explosion.
Take care when working in the
engine compartment as the
cooling fan may cut in at any
time without warning if the
engine is hot.
Connecting a battery charger
Both battery leads must be
disconnected (with the engine
switched off).
Do not disconnect the battery when
the engine is running.
Follow the instructions for use
given by the manufacturer of the
battery charger you are using.
Only a well-charged and
well-maintained battery will have a
long and useful life and enable you
to start the vehicle’s engine
normally.
The battery must be kept clean and
dry.
Have the battery's charge status
checked regularly:
• especially if you use your vehicle
for short journeys or for frequent
driving in the town;
• When the external temperature
drops (in winter),the charge
decreases. In winter, only use
those electrical components
which are really necessary.• Finally, you should understand
that the charge decreases
naturally as a result of certain
permanent consumers such as the
clock, after sales accessories...

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BATTERY(breakdown) (continued)
When a large number of accessories
are fitted to the vehicle, have them
connected to+ after ignition feed.
In this case, it is advisable to have
your vehicle fitted with a battery
which has an increased nominal
capacity. Consult your Renault
Dealer.
If your vehicle is to be left stationary
for a relatively long time,
disconnect the battery or have it
recharged regularly, in particular
during cold weather. The
equipment with a memory, radio
andtripcomputerwillthenhaveto
be reprogrammed. The battery must
be stored in a cool dry place,
protected from frost.
Specific procedures may be
required to charge some
batteries. Consult your
Dealer.
Avoid all risk of sparks which may
cause an immediate explosion and
charge the battery in a
well-ventilated area. Risk of
serious injury.

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BATTERY: breakdown(continued)
Starting the vehicle using the
battery from another vehicle
Proceed as follows when starting
your vehicle from another vehicle’s
battery:
Obtain suitable jump leads (with a
large cross section) from a Renault
Dealer or, if you already have jump
leads, ensure that they are in perfect
condition.
The two batteries must have an
identical nominal voltage: 12 volts.
The battery supplying the current
should have a capacity (amp-hours,
Ah) which is at least the same as
that of the discharged battery.
An iced-up battery must be thawed
out before current is supplied to it.
Ensure that there is no risk of
contact between the two vehicles
(risk of short circuiting when the
positive terminals are connected)
and that the discharged battery is
properly connected.
Switch off your vehicle ignition.
Start the engine of the vehicle
supplying the current and run it at
an average speed.Secure the positive cable (+)Ato
the (+) terminal1of the discharged
battery, then to (+) terminal2of the
battery supplying the current.
Secure the negative cable (–)Bto
the (–) terminal3of the battery
supplying the current and then to
the (–) terminal4of the discharged
battery.Check that there is no contact
between cablesAandBand that
cableA(+) is not touching any
metal parts on the vehicle
supplying the current.
Start the engine as you would
normally. As soon as it starts,
disconnect cablesAandBin
reverse order (4-3-2-1).

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RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL DOOR LOCKING: BATTERIES
Replacing batteries
Remove screw1, open the unit
(using a coin, for example) and
replace the battery2according to
the direction marked on the cover.
Note:When replacing the battery, it
is advisable not to touch the
electronic circuit in the key cover.
The batteries can be obtained
from your Renault Dealer.
These batteries should last about
two years. There is a delay of
1 second between locking and
unlocking actions.
Synchronising the remote
control
After changing the batteries, it may
be necessary to synchronise the
remote control.
From inside the vehicle:
• Press the plip remote control for
approximately 10 seconds until
the battery tell-tale light3
extinguishes.
• Release the plip and then press it
twice in succession.
If this procedure is not successful,
contact your Renault Dealer.

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FITTING A RADIO
Fitting a radio
Unclip cover1. Connections: aerial,
+ and – feed, left and right speaker
wires are at the rear. (These are
connected to locations in the
dashboard, the doors and to rear
locations.)
Tweeter speakers
Unclip grille2using a tool such as a
screwdriver to gain access to the
speaker wires.
• In all cases, follow the
manufacturer’s fitting instructions
carefully.
• The specifications of the
supports and wires (available as
a Renault parts accessory) vary
depending on equipment level of
your vehicle and the type of
radio.
To find out their reference,
consult your Renault Dealer.

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FITTING A RADIO(continued)
Door speakers
Unclip grille1at the points
indicated by the arrows using a tool
such as a flat screwdriver.
Remove the four screws and then
take off the protective card to reach
the speaker wires.
Rear speakers
We would advise you to consult
your Renault Dealer about the
installation of speakers for the rear
seats.

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ACCESSORIES
Using mobile phones and
CB equipment
Mobile phones and CB
equipment with integrated
aerials may cause interference to
the original electronic systems
fitted to the vehicle: it is advisable
only to use equipment with an
external aerial.
Also, for your own safety, we
would advise you always to take
account of traffic conditions and
not to use this type of equipment
when you are driving.After-sales installation of
electric or electronic
accessories
•Anyworkontheelectric
circuit of the vehicle must be
carried out by Renault network
engineers: if the system is
connected incorrectly, it may
result in damage being caused to
the electrical installation and/or
the units connected to it.
• If the vehicle is retrofitted with
any electrical equipment, make
sure that the unit is correctly
protected by a fuse. Ask for
information on the rating and
position of this fuse.
After-sales installation of
non-electrical accessories (roof
bars, towing attachments, etc.)
Accessories approved by Renault
are based on a strict specification
and are regularly tested. We would
recommend that you use approved
accessories (particularly where
these affect safety) because they are
particularly reliable and
appropriate for your vehicle.

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SCREEN WIPERS
Replacing windscreen wiper
blades1
•Lift the windscreen wiper arm3.
• Move the blade into a horizontal
position.
•Press tab2and slide the wiper
blade downwards until hook4on
the wiper arm is released.
• Remove blade in direction of
arrow (A)andfitnewbladein
direction of arrow (B).To refit
To refit the wiper blade, proceed in
reverse order to removal. Make sure
the blade is correctly locked in
position.
• In frosty weather, make
sure the wiper blades
arenotstuckbyice
(risk of motor
overheating).
• Change the wiper blades as
soon as they become less
efficient (approximately once a
year).

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TOWING(breakdown)
The steering wheel must be
unlocked and the ignition key must
be in position “M” (ignition “on”) to
provide stop lights and direction
indicators on the towed car. The
towed vehicle lights must be
switched on at night.
You must observe the towing
regulations which apply in the
country in which you are driving:
do not exceed the towing weight for
your vehicle. Consult your Renault
Dealer.Only use the front1and rear3
towing points(never use the drive
shafts). These towing points may
only be used for traction: never use
them for lifting the vehicle directly
or indirectly.
Front1and rear3towing points
Screw in the towing ring2(stored
in the tools unit)asfarasitwillgo.

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TOWING(breakdown, continued)
Towing a vehicle with
automatic transmission: special
points
Engine switched off:the
transmission is no longer
lubricated. It is preferable to tow
this type of vehicle on a trailer or
tow it with the front wheels off the
ground.
Exceptional circumstances
You may tow the vehicle with all
four wheels on the ground using the
towing point under the following
conditions: Maximum speed
25 mph (40 km/h) for a maximum
distance of 30 miles (50 km).
The selector lever must be in
neutral (position N).
If the lever becomes jammed inP
position,even though you are
pressing down the brake pedal, the
lever can be released manually. To
do this, unclip coverB.Presson
both the raised partCand the
unlocking buttonAat the same time
to move the lever from positionP.