Injection system RENAULT MEGANE 2000 X64 / 1.G Owners Manual

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INSTRUMENT PANEL(continued)
The presence and operation of the warning lights described below depend on the vehicle equipment and
country.
9SERVICE warning light
This light illuminates
when the ignition is
switched on and then
extinguishes within 3 seconds.
If it illuminates when the
vehicle is being driven, it is
advisable to stop at a Renault
Dealer soon.
It illuminates together with one
of the warning lights:
Tell-tale light for
left-hand direction
indicator
Low fuel-level warning
light
It extinguishes as soon
as the engine starts.
If it illuminates or remains
illuminated, fill up with fuel as
soon as possible.
Tell-tale light for
right-hand direction
indicators9Warning light for
serious injection
incident/
Coolant temperature warning
light
• Warning light for serious
injection incident
If it flashes when you are
driving, it indicates that the
engine is overheating or there
is a fault in the injection
system. Stop at once, switch
off the ignition and call for
the assistance of a Renault
Dealer.
•Coolant temperature
warning light
If this light illuminates
(permanent illumination)
when you are driving, stop
the vehicle. If the needle4on
the temperature gauge is in
zone4a, call a Renault
Dealer. If this is not the case,
continue driving and consult
a Renault Dealer at the
earliest opportunity.9Electronic fault
warning light
If it illuminates when
you are driving, there is
an electrical or
electronic fault. Consult your
Renault Dealer as soon as
possible.
Oil pressure warning
light
It should extinguish as
soon as the engine starts; if it
illuminates when you are
driving, stop at once, switch off
the ignition and check the oil
level. If this is normal, call for
the assistance of a Renault
Dealer.
Battery charging
warning light
It should extinguish as
soon as the engine starts.
If it illuminates when you are
driving, it indicates that the
circuit is overcharging or
discharged. Stop and have the
circuit checked.

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STARTING/STOPPING THE ENGINE
Starting the engine
In the case of an automatic
transmission
Refer to the information on
automatic transmissions in section 2.
Special feature on vehicles equipped
with an engine immobiliser system
In very cold conditions (temperatures
below –20°C): so that it is easier to
start the engine, switch on the
ignition for several secondsbefore
starting the engine.
Make sure the engine immobiliser is
not activated (see section 1 on the
engine immobiliser).
Petrol injection
Turn the key to the “start” position
without accelerating.
Release the key as soon as the
engine starts.If there is a child (or
animal) in the car, never
leave it unattended with
the key in the ignition.
With the key in the ignition it
would be possible to operate
electrical equipment such as the
windows and there is a risk that the
child may be seriously injured (by
trapping his or her neck, arm,
hand, etc.).
Never switch off the ignition before
the vehicle has stopped completely.
Once the engine has stopped, the
power steering, brake servo and
passive safety devices such as air
bags and pretensioners will no
longer operate. When the key has
been removed, the steering will
lock.
Stopping the engine
With the engine at idling, turn the key
back to the “stop” position.

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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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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.