ECO mode RENAULT MEGANE 2000 X64 / 1.G Owners Manual

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ADVICE ON ANTI-POLLUTION AND HOW TO ECONOMISE ON FUEL, DRIVING
RENAULT is actively participating
in the reduction of pollutant
exhaust gas emissions and in saving
energy.
By virtue of its design, moderate
fuel consumption and initial
settings your Renault conforms to
current anti-pollution standards.
Technical design, however, cannot
achieve all. The fuel consumption
of your car and the level of pollutant
exhaust gas emissions are very
much within your control. Make
sure that your vehicle is maintained
correctly, use it carefully and watch
your driving style.Maintenance
It should be noted that failure to
respect anti-pollution standards
may lead to legal action being taken
against the vehicle owner. In
addition, the replacement of parts of
the engine, fuel supply system and
exhaust by parts other than those
originally recommended by the
manufacturer may alter your
vehicle such that it no longer
complies with anti-pollution
standards.
Have your vehicle checked and
adjusted by your Renault Dealer in
accordance with the instructions in
the vehicle’s servicing booklet.
Your Renault Dealer has all the
equipment necessary for ensuring
your vehicle is maintained in its
original standard.
Always remember that the emission
of pollutant fumes is directly linked
to fuel consumption.
Engine adjustments
• Ignition:This does not require
adjustment.
•Spark plugs:Optimum
conditions of use, performance
and output demand that the
specifications laid down by our
design office be rigorously
adhered to.
If the spark plugs have to be
changed, use the make, type and
gap specified for your vehicle’s
engine. Consult your Renault
Dealer for this information.
•Idling speed:This does not
require adjustment.
•Air filter:A choked element
hinders output and must be
changed.
•Injection pump setting:It must be
set to the recommended values.

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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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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.