RENAULT MEGANE 2000 X64 / 1.G Manual PDF

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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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TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM(continued)
Examples of information which may appear on the displayA.
DisplayAMessage interpretation
The flashing wheel is very flat, stop as soon as possible to check the tyre pressures or call your
Renault Dealer.
Puncture: replace the wheel concerned or call your Renault Dealer.

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ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS)
When braking sharply, the two
essential aims are to reduce the
stopping distance and keep your
vehicle under control. However,
there is a risk that road holding and
directional control may be lost and
the wheels may lock when braking,
depending on the nature of the
ground, weather conditions and
your reactions. The anti-lock
braking system (ABS) has been
designed to combat this danger.
The safety enhancement is that the
brake control system prevents the
wheels from locking, even if the
brakes are applied too sharply, and
allows the vehicle to be steered and
thus its direction to be controlled.
Under these circumstances it is
quite possible for the driver to steer
the vehicle and to avoid an obstacle
whilst at the same time applying the
brakes.Also, this system allows you to
optimise stopping distances when
the adhesion of one or more wheels
becomes hazardous (wet roads,
slippery or varying road surfaces).
Although this system allows you to
make maximum use of stopping
distances, even with the ABS you
still have to take account of the
actual condition of the road surface.
It is still essential to follow the rules
of good driving practice (such as
driving at a safe distance to the
vehicle in front).Thefactthatthe
vehicle’s safety has been increased
should not encourage you to take
risks.When the system has been
activated, you will feel a certain
degree of pulsation at the brake
pedal. These tangible signs will
warn you that the adhesion between
the tyres and the ground has
reached its limit and enable you to
adapt your driving style to suit the
road conditions.

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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.

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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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PROACTIVE AUTOMATIC GEARBOX(continued)
How to drive as economically as
possible
Leave the selector in positionD
(drive) on the open road. Press the
accelerator pedal lightly to ensure
gear changes at comparatively low
engine speeds.
Do not use positions D3, 2, 1 or the
winter position for normal driving
conditions.
Stopping the vehicle
When the vehicle is stationary,
keeping your foot on the brake
pedal, move the lever to positionP
(park): the gearbox is in neutral and
the drive wheels are mechanically
locked by the transmission.
Apply the handbrake.
Operating incidents
• If the lever becomes jammed in P
position, even though you are
pressing down the brake pedal,
the lever can be released
manually.
To do this, unclip coverJ.
Press on both the raised partK
and the unlocking buttonAat the
same time to move the lever from
positionP.
•If this tell-tale light
illuminates when driving,
it indicates a fault.
Consult your Renault Dealer as
soon as possible.
•If a vehicle with an automatic
gearbox breaks down,see the
information on towing in section
5 for further instructions.