Automatic RENAULT MEGANE 2000 X64 / 1.G Owner's Manual

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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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ASHTRAY - CIGAR LIGHTER / SUN VISOR / WINDSCREEN
Ashtray in front console
To open, pull cover2.
To empty the ashtray, pull out the
cover completely towards you and
the ashtray will be released from its
housing.
Front cigar lighter
With the ignition on, press in the
cigar lighter1.
It will spring back with a click when
it is ready. Pull it out to use. After
use, replace it without pushing it all
the way in.
Front sun visor
Lower the sun visor3.
Non-illuminated vanity mirror
The vanity mirrors are concealed by
covers4.
Illuminated vanity mirrors
An illuminated vanity mirror5
fitted in the sun visor will be
illuminated automatically when the
cover4is raised.
Windscreen with reflective
layers
This windscreen reflects the sun
and, in particular, limits the
infrared rays entering the passenger
compartment.
An area around the interior rear
view mirror is suitable for affixing
passes to the windscreen (e.g.
motorway permits, car park season
tickets, etc.).

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BONNET(continued)
Lift the bonnet, release stay4from
its holder3and, for your own safety,
it isvery importantto fix it into
retainer5in the bonnet.To close the bonnet, refit stay4in its
holder3, grip the bonnet in the
middle and lower it down to 8
inches (20 cm) above the closed
position, then release. It will lock
automatically under its own weight.
Ensure it is correctly
locked.Anyoperationonor
modification to the fuel
supply system (computers,
wiring, fuel circuit,
injector, protective covers...) is
strictly forbidden due to the safety
risks it may entail (except for
qualified staff from the Renault
network).
Before closing the bonnet, check to
make sure that nothing has been
left in the engine compartment.

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HOOD MAINTENANCE
Plastic hood
The plastic hood must be cleaned
frequently.
• To remove marks and stains, use a
soft brush and soapy water only
or the special product for
hoods available from Renault
Dealerships. (Solvents, chlorinated
detergents and the like must not
be used as they will damage the
hood.)
•Under no circumstances is
high-pressure equipment to be
used to clean the hood.
Fabric hood
Thereisnoneedtowashthehood
whenever the car is washed. If it is
merely dusty, simply clean it with a
soft brush. Always brush along the
weft of the fabric (from front to rear).
• To remove marks and stains,
clean the hood with a soft brush
following the weft of the fabric.
Thoroughly moisten the hood
with water and remove marks and
stains using a soft brush and
soapy water or the special
product available from Renault
Dealerships.
Then rinse with plenty of clean
water (still brushing in the
direction of the weft).
•Under no circumstances is
high-pressure equipment to be
used to clean the hood.
Rear screen
Usethespecialproductfortherear
window which is available from
Renault Dealerships.
• It is not advisable to drive the vehicle through an automatic car wash as the rotating brushes may damage the
appearance of the hood fabric and the rear screen.
• Remember to comply with local legislation when washing a car (e.g. in some countries it is illegal to wash your car
on the public highway).
• Bird droppings must be removed immediately: the acids they contain may damage the hood.
• Only fold down the hood when it is perfectly dry,otherwise stubborn marks, or even eventually spots of mould,
may be caused as a result of compression.

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CHANGING A WHEEL
Park your vehicle on firm,
flat ground (if necessary,
placing a plank under the
base of the jack).
Switch on the hazard warning
lights.
Apply the handbrake and engage a
gear (first or reverse orPon an
automatic gearbox).
Ask all the passengers to get out of
the vehicle and keep them away
from moving traffic.• If necessary, remove the wheel
embellisher.
• Use the wheelbrace1to slacker
off the wheel bolts slightly. Fit it
so that you press downwards and
not upwards.
• Offer up the jack horizontally, the
jack head must be slid underneath
the jacking point2under the body,
nearest the wheel concerned.• Screw up the jack by hand at first
to align the base plate (which
should be inclined further
inwards than the jack head). Use a
piece of wood under the base
plateifonsoftground.
• Insert the end of the wheelbrace4
into the jack3andturnafew
times to lift the wheel off the
ground.
• Remove the bolts.
•Takeoffthewheel.
• Position the emergency spare
wheel on the central hub and turn
it to locate the mounting holes in
the wheel and the hub.
• Tighten the bolts and lower the
jack.
• Tighten the bolts fully when the
wheel is on the ground.
If you have a puncture,
replace the wheel as soon
as possible.
A tyre which has been
punctured should always be
inspected (and repaired, if
possible) by a specialist.

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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.

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WEIGHT(in kg)
Basic vehicle without options, likely to change in the course of the model year. Consult your Renault Dealer.
Versions 1.4 l 16V 1.6 l 16V 2.0 l IDE
Type of vehicle
(see vehicle identification plate)EA0D - EA1H
EA0WEAO4 - EAOB
EA1J - EA11EA1Y - EAO4
EAOB - EA1JEAO3 - EAOP
Automatic
Kerb weight
excluding driverTo t a l
Front
Rear1115 1125 1155 1200
655 670 705 745
450 455 450 455
Max. permissible
axle weightFront
Rear880 880 890
860 860 860
Max. permissible all-up weight1550 1560 1590 1610
Max. permissible towing weight unbraked595 600 615 635
Max. permissible towing weight braked (*)
driver only 1 250 1 200 1 250 1 200
other cases 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000
Total train weight
(= max. permissible all-up weight
and towing)2500 2500 2550 2550
Permissible nose weight75
Max. permissible load on roof rack –
* Towing weight (towing a caravan, boat, etc.).
- It is important to comply with the towing weights, governed by local legislation in each country and, in particular laid down in the Road
Traffic Regulations. Consult your Renault Dealer about any attachments.Under no circumstances may the total train weight (= max.
permissible all-up weight and weight towed) be exceeded.
- If your vehicle is already used at full load (max. permissible all-up weight), the maximum speed must be limited to 60 mph (100 km/h)
and the tyre inflation pressure increased by 0.2 bar.
- The engine output and climbing capability are reduced with altitude. We recommend that the maximum load be reduced by 10% at an
altitude of 1000 metres and by an additional 10% for each 1000 metres thereafter.

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
AABS: anti-lock braking system .................... 2.16 - 2.17
Accessories .............................................................. 5.24
Additional driving lights ........................................ 5.11
Adjusting beam height ........................................... 1.50
Adjusting the front seats ........................................ 1.10
Adjusting your driving position ............................ 1.12
Air bag ....................................................... 1.15
¬1.20
Air conditioning ........................................ 3.19¬3.23
Air vents ....................................................... 3.15 - 3.16
Anti-lock braking system: ABS ................... 2.16 - 2.17
Anti-pollution (advice) ............................. 2.06
¬2.08
Ashtrays ................................................................... 3.27
Attachments (towing) ............................................. 5.28
Audible and visual warnings ................................. 1.47
Automatic door locking when driving .................. 1.06
Automatic gearbox (use) ........................... 2.19
¬2.21
Automatic transmission selector lever .... 2.19¬2.21
BBattery ............................................. 4.12 - 5.18
¬5.20
Bonnet ........................................................... 4.02 - 4.03
Brake fluid ............................................................... 4.10
Brief overview ......................................................... 0.02
Bulbs (replacement) .................................. 5.09
¬5.15
Bulbs .......................................................... 5.09¬5.15
Buzzer (lights on) ......................................... 1.05 - 1.48
CCatalytic converter (features of petrol versions) .. 2.04
Catalytic converter (special points) ....................... 2.04
Changing a wheel ..................................... 5.02
¬5.05
Changing gear ........................................................... 2.05
Child booster cushion/seats ..................... 1.21
¬1.27
Child restraint system .............................. 1.21¬1.27
Child safety .......................... 1.02 - 1.21¬1.27 - 3.25
Cigarette lighter ....................................................... 3.27
Clock ............................................................. 1.43 - 1.44
Closing the electric hood ............................ 3.10 - 3.11
Closing the hood manually ...................... 3.03
¬3.05CControls ...................................................... 1.28
¬1.31
Coolant ...................................................................... 4.09
Courtesy lights ................................... 3.11 - 3.12 - 5.14
DDashboard ................................................... 1.28
¬1.31
De-icing the windscreen ......................................... 1.51
Demisting: Rear screen ............................................ 1.51
Windscreen ............................................ 1.51
Dimensions ............................................................... 6.04
Dipstick .......................................................... 4.04 - 4.05
Direction indicators ..... 1.47 - 5.09 - 5.10 - 5.12 - 5.13
Door locking ............................................... 1.02
¬1.06
Doors ........................................................... 1.02¬1.06
Driver's layout ............................................ 1.28¬1.31
Driving ........................................................ 2.02¬2.21
Driving module (computer) ...................... 1.40¬1.42
EElectric door locking ................................. 1.02
¬1.06
Electric hood .............................................. 3.09¬3.14
Electric hood opening ................................... 3.12 - 3.13
Emergency brake assistance .................................... 2.18
Emergency spare wheel ........................................... 5.02
Engine (technical specifications) ............................ 6.05
Engine immobiliser ....................................... 1.07 - 1.08
Engine oil ................................................... 4.04
¬4.07
Engine specifications ............................................... 6.05
Environment ............................................................. 2.09
Exterior temperature ................................................ 1.43
External lighting and signals .................... 1.47
¬1.50
FFilters ........................................................................ 4.12
Fitting a radio ................................................ 5.22 - 5.23
Fog lights (headlight) ............................................... 5.11
Front seat belt pretensioners ................................... 1.15
Front seats (adjusting) ............................................. 1.10