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

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2.04
SPECIAL POINTS RELATING TO PETROL VERSIONS
The following operating conditions
may cause the catalytic converter to
overheat and thus reduce its
efficiencyor even destroy it and
cause heat damage to the vehicle:
• Driving for a long time with the
low fuel level warning light
illuminated;
• Faulty ignition, running out of
fuel or spark plug disconnected
occurring as engine misfiring and
snatches when driving;
• Using leaded petrol;
• Using lubrication additives or
fuel which is not approved by
Renault;
• Loss of power;
• The fitting of non-recognised
security systems which have been
integrated into the fuel injection
system for immobilisation
purposes;
• Bump starting the vehicle, as
unburntpetrolinthesystemmay
affect the catalyst if the car does
not start quickly. However, jump
starting with jump leads across
the battery is permissible.If you note any of the above
incidents, have the necessary
repairs carried out as soon as
possible by your Renault Dealer.
Theseincidentsmaybeavoidedby
taking your vehicle regularly to
your Renault Dealer at the intervals
specified in your servicing booklet.
Starting problems
To avoid damaging the catalytic
converter,do not keep trying to
startthe engine (using the ignition
key, or by pushing or pulling the
vehicle)without having identified
and corrected the starting fault.
If the fault cannot be identified, do
not persist in attempting to start the
engine. Call a Renault Dealer.
Do not park the vehicle or
run the engine in locations
where combustible substancesormaterialssuchasgrassor
leaves can come into contact with a
hot exhaust system.

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GEAR LEVER HANDBRAKE POWER STEERING
To select reverse
(vehicle stationary)
Move the lever to neutral, then
position the lever in reverse.
Ring1has to be lifted up to the gear
lever knob to select reverse gear.
The reversing lights will illuminate
as soon as reverse gear is selected
(ignition on).To release:
Pull the lever up slightly, press
button2and then lower the lever to
the floor.
Theredwarninglightonthe
instrument panel will illuminate if
you are driving with an incorrectly
released handbrake.
To apply:
Pull the lever up.
The lever should travel about 10
notches to hold the car. Your vehicle
is fitted with self-adjusting rear
brake shoes and the handbrake
should only be adjusted during a
brake overhaul.
When the vehicle is
stationary, make sure
that the handbrake is
properly applied so that
the vehicle does not move
unintentionally.
Make sure the handbrake is
properly released when driving,
otherwise overheating may
occur.When power assisted steering is
fitted, never leave the steering
wheel on full lock when the vehicle
is parked as this may damage the
pump.
Never switch off the
ignition when travelling
downhill, and avoid
doing so when driving in
general (power steering and
brake servo will not function).

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ADVICE ON ANTI-POLLUTION AND HOW TO ECONOMISE ON FUEL(continued)
Monitoring exhaust gas
The exhaust gas monitoring system
will detect any malfunctioning of
the vehicle’s exhaust gas
depollution system.
If this system malfunctions, toxic
substances may be released into the
atmosphere or mechanical damage
may occur.
This warning light on the
instrument panel will
indicate if there are any
problems with the system.
It illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes
within 3 seconds.
- If it illuminates continuously,
consult your Renault Dealer as
soon as possible.
- If it flashes, reduce the engine
speed until the light stops
flashing. Consult your Renault
Dealer as soon as possible.
Driving
•Drive carefully for the first few
miles until the engine reaches its
normal operating temperature.
• Speed is expensive.
• “Snappy” driving uses a lot of
fuel: drive with a “light right
foot”.• Take your foot off the accelerator
pedal to slow down rather than
use the brakes wastefully and
judge the road well in advance.
• Avoid fierce acceleration.
•Donotoverrevtheengineinthe
intermediate gears.
Always use the highest ratio
possible without labouring the
engine.
On versions with an automatic
transmission, it is preferable to
keep your the gear lever inD.
•Donottrytomaintainthesame
speed up a hill; accelerate no
more than you would on the level.
Keep your foot in the same
position on the accelerator pedal.
• Double declutching and
accelerating before switching off
are superfluous actions in
modern cars.
• Bad weather, flooded roads
Do not drive through
floods if the depth of
water is above the lower
edge of the wheel rims.

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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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TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM(continued)
Spare wheel
The emergency spare wheel does
not have a sensor and is thus not
detected by the system.
When it is fitted in the place of
another wheel, the system detects a
fault.
Replacing wheels / rims...
This system requires special
equipment (wheels, hubcaps...).
Consult your Renault Dealer to find
out which accessories are
compatible with the system and
which are available from Renault
accessory outlets: use of any other
accessory may impair the operation
of the system.
Tyre repair aerosols
Asaresultofthespecialwheels,
only products approved by
Renault's Technical Department
may be used.
Display
The displayAand the warning
lights on the instrument panel
inform you of possible faults (flat
tyre, punctured tyre, system out of
service...):On the displayAthrough the
following warning lights:
and
On the instrument panel through
the following warning lights:
,and
The following pages show the
breakdown of the illumination of
various warning lights.

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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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TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM(continued)
Examples of information which may appear on the displayA.
DisplayAMessage interpretation
The tyre pressure is correct.
The flashing wheel is slightly flat or over-inflated, check the tyre pressures.
The flashing wheel is flat or over-inflated, slow down and check the tyre pressures as soon as
possible.
Driving speed is not suited to the tyre pressure. Slow down or inflate the tyres to the full load
pressure (see the “ tyre pressures” table).
System fault (if, for example, the emergency spare wheel is fitted or winter tyres are fitted...).

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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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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.