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

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2.08
ADVICE ON ANTI-POLLUTION AND HOW TO ECONOMISE ON FUEL(continued)
General hints
•Electricity is “fuel”; switch off all
the electrical units which are not
really needed.
However,(with safety always in
mind), keep your lights on when
the visibility is bad (see and be
seen).
• Try to use the air vents. Driving
with the windows open will
increase the use of fuel by 4%.•For vehicles with air
conditioning,theextrafuel
consumed in urban cycle can be
as high as 2 litres per 100 km:
switch the system off when it is
not needed.
• Never fill the fuel tank right to the
brim as this is wasteful.
• Do not leave an empty roof rack in
position.
• It is better to fit a trailer for bulky
objects.
• When towing a caravan, fit a wind
deflector and adjust it carefully.
• Avoid using the car for
door-to-door calls (short journeys
with long waits in between)
because the engine never reaches
its normal operating temperature.
Trytogroupyourcalls.
Tyres
•Inflation pressures which are
toolowmayincreasefuel
consumption.
• The use of non-recommended
tyres may also increase fuel
consumption.

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2.19
PROACTIVE AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
Selector lever1
The position of selector lever1is
indicated on the displayFon the
instrument panel.
P:Park
R:Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive in automatic
(Gears authorised: 1, 2, 3 and 4)
2: 2nd gear hold (gears authorised:
1, 2)
1: 1st gear hold
Position D3 or 3rd gear hold(Gears authorised: 1, 2, 3)
With the selector lever in position
D, press buttonB. A tell-tale lightI
will illuminate on the instrument
panel. Press buttonBagain to
deselect this position. (The tell-tale
light will extinguish.)
Note:When the tell-tale light is
illuminated, the system will
prevent 4th gear being selected.For safety reasons, certain positions
may not be selected until the
mechanism is unlocked: press
buttonA.
Only engage D or R when the
vehicle is stationary, with your foot
on the brake and the accelerator
pedal released.
Driving
With the gear lever in position Por
N, switch on the ignition.
With your foot on the brake pedal,
move the lever from positionPorN.
For safety reasons, to move out of P
position it is essential to apply the
footbrake before pressing the
unlocking buttonA.

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PROACTIVE AUTOMATIC GEARBOX(continued)
Moving off forwards
Select positionD.Inthemajorityof
traffic conditions, you will not have
to touch your gear selector lever
again: gear changing will take place
automatically at the right time and
at the most suitable engine speed
because the automatic system takes
into account the vehicle load and
road contour and adjusts itself to
the particular driving style you have
chosen.
Accelerating and overtaking
Fully depress the accelerator pedal
(or even take your foot off the
accelerator and press it again as far
as it will go).
The speed of depressing the pedal
will activate the “kickdown”
switch to obtain maximum
performance.
Special circumstances
• Snow position:If you are starting
off on ground where you are
likely to skid (snow, mud, etc.),
press switchC. Tell-tale lightG
on the instrument panel will
illuminate.
When you have started moving,
deselect this position by pressing
switchCagain. The tell-tale light
will extinguish.• In hilly or mountainous country:
If you cannot remain in 4th gear
because of the road surface and
the number of bends, we would
advise you to move the selector to
theD3position (by pressing
buttonBwhen the selector lever
is inDposition) or even2(2nd
gear hold), which will prevent
gear changing to speeds higher
than the one selected. Likewise, if
position1is selected, the vehicle
will remain in 1st gear and good
engine braking is retained.
If you are travelling downhill for a
long way, we would advise you to
place the lever inD3or2hold
(even1hold) to obtain the most
efficient engine braking and to
relieve the brakes.
• In cold weather, start the engine
and wait a few seconds before
moving the selector lever from
positionPorNand engaging it in
DorRto prevent the engine
stalling.

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3.18
HEATING - VENTILATION WITH TEMPORARY ISOLATION OF THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT(continued)
Adjusting the amount of air
supplied to the passenger
compartment
ONormal use
Move controlCfrom
(position1)to4.
Ventilation in the passenger
compartment is by “blown air”.
The ventilation fan determines
the amount of inlet air. The
vehicle speed has a slight effect
on this.
This principle improves the
stability of the passenger
compartment air temperature.
The further the control is
positioned to the right, the
greater the quantity of air blown
into the passenger compartment.
Position O
In this position:
- The ventilation speed of air
supplied to the passenger
compartment is zero;
- there is, however, a slight flow
of air when the vehicle is
moving.
To alter this setting, move control
Cto the setting or higher.
OTemporary isolation of the
passenger compartment
Move controlCfrom
(position1)to4.
Air recycling allows the desired
temperaturetobeachievedas
quickly as possible.
This switches the air recycling
system on or off.
Normal operation of the heating
and ventilation system is
obtained using external air.The air recycling position allows
you to isolate yourself from the
external atmosphere (when driving
in polluted areas, etc.).
Prolonged use of this position
(recycled air) may mist up the
windows slightly or cause odours
due to the air not being renewed.
It is advisable therefore to return to
normal operation (external air) by
adjusting controlCwhen you have
passed through the polluted area.

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3.19
AIR CONDITIONING
Controls
AHeat setting adjustment
BDistribution of air in the
passenger compartment
CSwitching on the air conditioning
DAir conditioning operation
tell-tale light
EAdjusting the amount of air
supplied to the passenger
compartment
Adjustments for heat setting
Move controlA.
To the right:Maximum possible
temperature
To the left:Minimum possible
temperature

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AIR CONDITIONING(continued)
In very hot weather or when the
vehicle has been parked in the sun,
open the doors for a few moments to
let the hot air escape before starting
off.
Air recycling allows the desired
temperature setting to be achieved
more quickly. Switch off recycling
mode as soon as the desired
temperature is reached.When the air conditioning system is
operating, all windows must be
closed for maximum efficiency.
If there is an operating fault, consult
your Renault Dealer.
If no cool air is produced
Check that the controls are set
correctly and that the fuses are in
good condition. If both these points
are correct, switch off the system
(tell-tale lightDextinguished) and
consult a Renault Dealer.
Do not open the
refrigerant circuit: this
may cause injury to the
eyes or skin.

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AIR CONDITIONING(continued)
Adjusting the amount of air
supplied to the passenger
compartment
ONormal use
Move controlEfrom
(position1)to4.
Ventilation in the passenger
compartment is by “blown air”.
The ventilation fan determines
the amount of inlet air. The
vehicle speed has a slight effect
on this.
This principle improves the
stability of the passenger
compartment air temperature.
The further the control is
positioned to the right, the
greater the quantity of air blown
into the passenger compartment.
Position O
In this position:
- The ventilation speed of air
supplied to the passenger
compartment is zero;
- there is, however, a slight flow
of air when the vehicle is
moving.
To alter this setting, move control
Eto the setting or higher.
OTemporary isolation of the
passenger compartment
Move controlEfrom
(position1)to4.
Air recycling allows the desired
temperaturetobeachievedas
quickly as possible.
This switches the air recycling
system on or off.
Normal operation of the heating
and ventilation system is
obtained using external air.The air recycling position allows
you to isolate yourself from the
external atmosphere (when driving
in polluted areas, etc.).
Prolonged use of this position
(recycled air) may mist up the
windows slightly or cause odours
due to the air not being renewed.
It is advisable therefore to return to
normal operation (external air) by
adjusting controlCwhen you have
passed through the polluted area.

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3.26
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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4.04
ENGINE OIL LEVEL / ENGINE OIL CHANGE
It is normal for an engine to use oil
for lubrication and cooling of
moving parts and it is sometimes
necessary to top up the level
between oil changes.
However, if more than 0.5 litre is
used every 625 miles (1000 km)
after the running in period, consult
your Renault Dealer.
Oil change frequency: Check the oil
level from time to time and
certainly before any long journey,
to avoid the risk of damaging your
engine.
Reading the oil level
The car must be parked on level
ground and the engine should have
been switched off for some time
beforehand to obtain an accurate
reading.
The oil level can be read:
- on the instrument panel;
- using the dipstick.Reading the level on the instrument
panel
For approximately 30 seconds after
the ignition has been switched on:
-if the level is correct,thedisplay
will show “oil OK”: display
message1
Special note:for more accurate
level information press the trip
mileage reset button or the
information scroll button on the
on-board computer during these
30 seconds.The squares which appear on the
display indicate the level. The
number of squares displayed is
reduced as the oil level drops and
they are replaced by a dash: display
message2.
To move to on-board computer
reading, press the button again).
-When the minimum oil level is
reached,the dashes and the word
“Oil” flash and the word “OK”
disappears (display message3)
and the warning light
lights up on the instrument panel.
Topupthelevelassoonas
possible.
Message 1
Level
satisfactory
Message 2
Level
display
function
Message 3
Minimum
level
(flashing)

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5.05
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.