Maintenance RENAULT MEGANE 2000 X64 / 1.G Owners Manual

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CONTENTS
Sections
1
2
3
4
5
6
7Getting to know your car.....................................................................
Driving...............................................................................................................
Your comfort.................................................................................................
Maintenance..................................................................................................
Practical advice...........................................................................................
Technical specifications........................................................................
Alphabetical index....................................................................................
Opening and closing the hood:pages3.02to3.14

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Tyre inflation pressures when cold(in bar)
Versions 1.4 l 16V1.6 l 16V
2.0 l2.0 l IDE
Type
(see vehicle identification plate)EA10 - EAOD
EA1H - EAOWEA11 - EA1Y
EAO4 - EAOB
EAOJEAOP
EAO3
Normal use
•Front 2.1 2.2 2.2
•Rear 2.0 2.0 2.1
Fully laden (1)
•Front 2.3 2.4 2.4
•Rear 2.2 2.2 2.3
Emergency spare wheel2.3 2.4 2.4
Tyre
dimensions175/65 R 14 T - 185/55 R 15 H -185/60 R 15 H
195/50 R 16 V
Wheel sizes5.5 J 14 - 6.0 J 15 - 6.5 J 16
Tyre safety and use of chains
Refer to the information on tyres in section 5 for advice on tyre maintenance and, depending on the version, the use
of chains.
(1)Special note concerning vehicles used at full load(maximum permissible all-up weight and weight towed)and towing
atrailer
The maximum speed must be limited to 60 mph (100 km/h) and the tyre inflation pressure increased by0.2 bar.
Refer to the information on “weights” in section 6 for more details.

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2.06
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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ENVIRONMENT
Your vehicle has been designed
with the aim of caring for the
environment.
• The majority of versions are
equipped with a depollution
system including acatalytic
converter,alambda sensorand
anactive carbon filter.(The
active carbon filter prevents
vapour from the petrol tank being
released into the open air.)
• These vehicles operate with
unleaded fuel only.
•The majority of components in
your vehiclecan be recycledand
your vehicle already contains
recycled materials.
• 95% of the plastic components in
your vehicle are marked with a
symbol which allows the
principle component material to
be identified. These markings
mean that parts removed can be
sorted more easily, thus
optimising the recycling of each
of them.In addition to this, your vehicle
meets the requirements laid down
in European legislation relating to
environmental protection.
Make your contribution towards
protection of the environment too!
Do not dispose of parts replaced in
thecourseofroutinevehicle
maintenance (battery, oil filter, air
filter, etc.) and oil containers (empty
or full of used oil, etc.) with
household waste.
Dispose of it through specialist
organisations. In all cases, comply
with local legislation.

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3.02
MANUALLY OPERATED HOOD: CONDITIONS OF USE / OPENING
Conditions of use
The hood has been designed so that
it can be operated as quickly and
easily as possible.
Its multi-layer construction
provides insulation and protection
from the wind and rain during
normal usage.
Please see the information on
bodywork and trim maintenance in
section 4 for information on how to
care for the hood.
• If your vehicle is to be parked for
a long period, it is advisable to
protect the hood with a cover to
prevent the fabric becoming
stained or discoloured (owing to
long exposure to the sun).• Do not leave the hood open for
longer than a week at a time in
order to prevent any differences
in colour occurring where the
hood has been folded and to avoid
marking the rear screen.
• Ifitisfrosty(oricy),freethetopof
the hood but never the rear
screen: switch on the rear screen
demister until the frost has
melted, then wipe with a soft
damp cloth.
As a safety measure:
• The vehicle must be
stationary when the
hood is opened and
closed.
• You must not drive with the
hood compartment cover
open.

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3.09
ELECTRICALLY OPERATED HOOD: CONDITIONS OF USE
Conditions of use
The hood has been designed so that
it can be operated as quickly and
easily as possible.
Its multi-layer construction
provides insulation and protection
from the wind and rain during
normal usage.
Please see the information on
bodywork and trim maintenance in
section 4 for information on how to
care for the hood.
• If your vehicle is to be parked for
a long period, it is advisable to
protect the hood with a cover to
prevent the fabric becoming
stained or discoloured (owing to
long exposure to the sun).• Do not leave the hood open for
longer than a week at a time in
order to prevent any differences
in colour occurring where the
hood has been folded and to avoid
marking the rear screen.
• Ifitisfrosty(oricy),freethetopof
the hood but never the rear
screen: switch on the rear screen
demister until the frost has
melted, then wipe with a soft
damp cloth.
As a safety measure:
• The vehicle must be
stationary when the
hood is opened and
closed.
• You must not drive with the
hood compartment cover
open.

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Section 4: Maintenance
Bonnet ..................................................................................................................................................... 4.02 - 4.03
Engine oil level/Oil change ................................................................................................................ 4.04
¬4.07
Levels: Power-assisted steering pump ............................................................................................................ 4.08
Coolant .................................................................................................................................................. 4.09
Brake fluid ............................................................................................................................................ 4.10
Windscreen/headlight washer reservoirs ...........................................................................................4.11
Air filter ............................................................................................................................................................. 4.12
Hood maintenance ............................................................................................................................................ 4.13
Bodywork maintenance ......................................................................................................................... 4.14 - 4.15
Interior trim maintenance ................................................................................................................................ 4.16

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4.12
FILTERS BATTERY
The filter components (air filter,
particle filter, diesel filter...) should
be replaced during the maintenance
operations carried out on your
vehicle.
Frequency for replacing filter
components:see the Servicing
booklet for your vehicle.
Take care when working
under the bonnet as the
engine cooling fan may
cutinatanymoment. Consult your Renault Dealer at
once if you notice an abnormal
or repeated drop in any of the
fluid levels.The battery does not need to be
serviced: never open cover1.
Handle the battery with
care as it contains
sulphuric acid which must
not come into contact with
the eyes or skin. If it should, wash
the affected area with plenty of
cold water.
Keep all flames, red-hot objects and
sparks away from the battery as
there is a risk of explosion.

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4.13
HOOD MAINTENANCE
Plastic hood
The plastic hood must be cleaned
frequently.
• To remove marks and stains, use a
soft brush and soapy water only
or the special product for
hoods available from Renault
Dealerships. (Solvents, chlorinated
detergents and the like must not
be used as they will damage the
hood.)
•Under no circumstances is
high-pressure equipment to be
used to clean the hood.
Fabric hood
Thereisnoneedtowashthehood
whenever the car is washed. If it is
merely dusty, simply clean it with a
soft brush. Always brush along the
weft of the fabric (from front to rear).
• To remove marks and stains,
clean the hood with a soft brush
following the weft of the fabric.
Thoroughly moisten the hood
with water and remove marks and
stains using a soft brush and
soapy water or the special
product available from Renault
Dealerships.
Then rinse with plenty of clean
water (still brushing in the
direction of the weft).
•Under no circumstances is
high-pressure equipment to be
used to clean the hood.
Rear screen
Usethespecialproductfortherear
window which is available from
Renault Dealerships.
• It is not advisable to drive the vehicle through an automatic car wash as the rotating brushes may damage the
appearance of the hood fabric and the rear screen.
• Remember to comply with local legislation when washing a car (e.g. in some countries it is illegal to wash your car
on the public highway).
• Bird droppings must be removed immediately: the acids they contain may damage the hood.
• Only fold down the hood when it is perfectly dry,otherwise stubborn marks, or even eventually spots of mould,
may be caused as a result of compression.

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4.14
BODYWORK MAINTENANCE
Protection against the action of
corrosive agents
Although your car has been treated
with very effective anti-corrosion
products, it nevertheless remains
subject to the action of:
•Corrosives in the atmosphere
- Atmospheric pollution (built-up
and industrial areas).
- Saline atmosphere (near the sea,
particularly in hot weather).
- Seasonal and humid climatic
conditions, especially road salt
in winter.
•Abrasives
Wind-carried dust and sand,
mud, road grit thrown up by other
vehicles.
•Minor impacts
A minimum amount of protection is
necessary to guard your car against
such risks so as not to lose the
benefit of these developments.
What you should not do
•Wash the vehicle in bright
sunlight or freezing temperatures.
• Scrape off mud or dirt without
pre-wetting.
• Allow external dirt to
accumulate.
• Allow rust to form following
minor impacts.
• Use solvents not approved by our
Technical Department to remove
spotsasthiscoulddamagethe
paintwork.
• Drive frequently in snow or
muddy conditions without
periodically washing the car,
particularly under the wheel
arches and body.• Degrease or clean mechanical
components (e.g. engine
compartment), underneath the
bodywork, parts with hinges (e.g.
inside the fuel tank flap) and
painted plastic external fittings
(e.g. bumpers) using high-
pressure cleaning apparatus or by
spraying on products not
approved by Renault’s Technical
Department as this could give rise
to corrosion or incorrect
operation.