engine not start RENAULT MEGANE 2000 X64 / 1.G User Guide

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INTERIOR LIGHTS
Courtesy lightA
Pressing switch1gives:
- continuous lighting,
- lighting switched on when one of
the front doors is opened. The
light only goes out when the doors
are closed correctly,
- lighting permanently off.
Map reading light3
To turn on or off, operate switch2.
Adjust map reading light3as you
wish.Vehicles with automatic operation
of interior lighting
•If the doors are unlocked using the
plip remote control, the interior
lighting is switched on for
approximately 15 seconds.
• If the doors are locked using the
plip remote control, the lighting is
switched off immediately.
• If the door is open (or not properly
closed), the lighting is switched
on for a period of approximately
15 minutes.
• If all the doors are closed, the
interior lights start to dim when
the ignition is switched on.

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ENGINE OIL LEVEL / ENGINE OIL CHANGE(continued)
1.4 l 16V - 1.6 l 16V 2.0 l IDE
Topping up/filling
The car must be parked on level
ground and the engine should be
cold (for instance, before the engine
is started up for the first time in the
day).- Unscrew the fuel filler cap1.
- Top up the level. (For information,
the capacity between the
“minimum” and “maximum”
reading on the dipstick2is
between 1.5 and 2 litres
depending on the engine).
- Wait for 2 minutes to allow the oil
to flow into the engine.
- Use the dipstick2to check the oil
level (as explained above).
Do not exceed the“max.”level and
do not forget to refit the cap1.

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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)
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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SYSTEM FOR CUTTING OFF THE FUEL SUPPLY IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE IMPACT
Your vehicle may be equipped with
a system for cutting off the fuel
supply in the event of a severe
impact.
This system is planned to disable
and thus isolate the fuel supply
system if a severe impact occurs.
Following an impact, the system
can be enabled but only after it
has been inspected by a qualified
person from the Renault network
who must ensure that:
• the vehicle can be driven;
•thereisnosmelloffuel;
• and that the fuel system is not
leaking.
Enabling the system
If the conditions for restarting the
fuel supply system are met (see
box), it is only necessary to press
button1to enable the system.

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OPERATING INCIDENTS
Your car should not be affected by incidents likely to keep it off the road for long if you have followed the Renault
Servicing Programme regularly.
The following hints will enable you to get going again quickly, albeit temporarily. For reasons of safety you should
always consult a Renault Dealer as soon as you can.
When starter is activated CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION
•There is no response, the warning
lights fail to illuminate and the starter
does not turn.Battery lead disconnected or
terminals oxidised.Check battery terminals: scrape clean
if oxidised and re-tighten.
Battery discharged. Connect another battery to the faulty
battery.
Battery unserviceable. Change battery.
• Warning light bulbs go dim and
starter turns very slowly.Battery terminals not tight.
Terminals oxidised.Check battery terminals: scrape clean
if oxidised and re-tighten.
Battery discharged. Connect another battery to the faulty
battery.
• The engine is difficult to start in
damp weather or after washing.Poor ignition, ignition system damp. Dry spark plug leads and ignition coil.
• The engine is difficult to start when
hot.Faulty carburation (bubbles of
vaporised fuel in circuit).Let the engine cool down.
Poor compression. Consult a Renault Dealer.

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OPERATING INCIDENTS(continued)
When starter is activated CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION
•The engine fires once or twice then
dies. It is difficult to start when cold.Engine immobiliser active. See “engine immobiliser” section.
Starting procedure incorrect See “starting engine” section.
or
Poor fuel supply or ignition fault. If the vehicle will not start, do not
keep trying to start it.
Consult a Renault Dealer.
System for cutting off fuel supply
activated if vehicle has been subjected
to severe impact.Consult a Renault Dealer (see
information on fuel cut-off system in
section 5).
• Vibrations Incorrect tyre pressures, incorrectly
balanced or damaged.Check tyre inflation pressures. If this
is not the problem, have them checked
by a Renault Dealer.
• Coolant boiling in expansion bottle. Mechanical defect: cylinder head
gasket blown, faulty water pump.Stop the engine.
Consult a Renault Dealer.
Engine cooling fan not working. Check appropriate fuse, otherwise
consult a Renault Dealer.