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

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2.13
TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM(continued)
Examples of illumination of warning lights on the instrument panel and display
flashing + lit up + faulty wheel(s) flashing
Meaning: the flashing wheel is slightly flat or over-inflated, check the tyre pressures.
flashing + lit up + faulty wheel(s) flashing
Meaning: the flashing wheel is very flat, stop as soon as possible and check the tyre pressures.
flashing + lit up + lit up + faulty wheel(s) flashing
Meaning: puncture, replace the wheel concerned or call your Renault Dealer.
lit up + faulty wheel(s) not lit up
Meaning: system fault (if, for example, the emergency spare wheel is fitted or winter tyres are fitted...).
lit up
Meaning: driving speed is not suited to the tyre pressures. Slow down or inflate the tyres to the full load pressure (see
the “tyre pressures” table.

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2.17
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS)(continued)
If the ABS system is faulty, two
possible situations may occur:
1 - The orange warning
light illuminated on the
instrument panel.
The braking system then
operates in the same way as a
vehicle not equipped with an
ABS system. Contact your
Renault Dealer as a matter of
urgency.
2-The orange
warning light and
the red brake circuit
incident warning light
illuminated on the instrument
panel.
This indicates that both the
braking system and the ABS
system are faulty. Your vehicle
brakes may still partially
operate. However, it is
dangerous to brake suddenly
and it is essential to stop
immediately, as soon as traffic
conditions allow. Contact your
Renault Dealer as a matter of
urgency.The braking modulation provided
by the anti-lock braking system is
independent of the effort applied to
the brake pedal. In an emergency,
applycontinuous pressureto the
brake pedal - there is no need to
pump it repeatedly.

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EMERGENCY BRAKING ASSISTANCE
This is a system in addition to ABS
which helps reduce the vehicle
stopping distances.
Operating principle
Using a sensor measuring the speed
of depressing the brake pedal, the
system allows an emergency
braking situation to be detected. In
this case, braking assistance
instantly reaches its maximum
power and allows ABS regulation to
be reached as quickly as possible.
ABS braking is maintained as long
as the brake pedal is not released.
Illumination of hazard warning
lights
These may illuminate in the event
of rapid deceleration.This function is an
additional aid in the event
of critical driving
conditions to allow the
behaviour of the vehicle to be
adapted to the driving conditions.
However, the function does not
take the place of the driver.It does
not increase the vehicle's
limitations and should not
encourage you to drive more
quickly.
It can thus, under no circumstances
replace the vigilance or
responsibility of the driver when
manoeuvring the vehicle (the
driver must always be aware of
sudden incidents which may occur
when driving).

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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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4.10
LEVELS(continued)
Brake fluid level
This should be checked frequently,
especially if you notice even the
slightest loss in braking efficiency.
Level1
It is normal for the level to drop as
the brake pads become worn but it
should never fall below the“MIN”
line.Topping up
After any operation on the
hydraulic circuit, a specialist must
replace the brake fluid.
Only use Renault-approved fluids
taken from a sealed container.
Intervals between fluid changes
Refer to the servicing booklet for
your vehicle.
Take care when working
in the engine compartment
as the engine cooling fan
maycutinatanymoment
without warning.

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4.11
LEVELS(continued)
Screen washer reservoir
Topping up
Vi a c a p1.
Liquid
Water + special windscreen washer
fluid (anti-freeze product in winter)
approved by Renault’s Technical
Department.
Jets
Tilt each small sphere with a pin to
alter the spray angle.
Headlight washer reservoir
Topping up
Via cap2.
Liquid
Water + special windscreen washer
fluid (anti-freeze product in winter)
approved by Renault’s Technical
Department.
Jets
Tilt each small sphere with a pin to
alter the spray angle.Take care when working
in the engine compartment
as the engine cooling fan
maycutinatanymoment
without warning.

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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.

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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)
On the open road CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION
•Abnormal white smoke from the
exhaust.Mechanical defect: cylinder head
gasket blown.Stop the engine.
Consult a Renault Dealer.
• Smoke under the bonnet. Short circuit. Stop, turn the ignition off, disconnect
the battery.
Coolant circuit fault. Consult a Renault Dealer.
• The oil pressure warning light
illuminates:
- when cornering or braking. Oil level too low. Top up the oil.
- on idling Oil pressure too low. Consult the nearest Renault Dealer.
- is slow to extinguish or remains
illuminated on acceleration.Loss of oil pressure. Stop: call for assistance from Renault
Dealer.
• Engine loses power. Clogged air filter. Change element.
Fuel supply faulty. Check fuel level.
Faulty spark plugs, incorrectly set. Consult a Renault Dealer.
• Idling unsteady or engine stalls. Lack of compression (spark plugs,
ignition, air leak).Consult a Renault Dealer.

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OPERATING INCIDENTS(continued)
On the open road CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION
•Steering becomes hard to turn. Belt broken. Have the belt replaced.
Lack of oil in pump. Top up the oil (see maintenance
section).
If the problem persists, consult a
Renault Dealer.
• The engine overheats. The coolant
temperature warning light illuminates
(or the gauge needle moves into the
red zone).Water pump: belt stretched or broken.
Faulty engine cooling fan.Stop the vehicle and switch off the
engine. Consult a Renault Dealer.
Coolant leaks. Check the condition of hoses and
clips.
Check the expansion bottle: it should
contain coolant. If it does not, top it
up(having let it cool down). Take care
not to scald yourself. This action is
only temporary: consult your Renault
Dealer as soon as possible.
Radiator
Never fill a hot radiator with cold coolant if a considerable quantity has been lost. After any operation on the
vehicle which has involved even partial draining of the cooling system, it must be refilled with a new mixture
prepared in the correct proportions. Reminder: only products approved by our Technical Department may be
used for this purpose.