RENAULT MEGANE 2005 X84 / 2.G Owners Manual

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OPERATING FAULTS (continued)
When the starter is activated CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION
 The engine will not start. Starting conditions are not fulfilled. Refer to the information on “Starting and stopping the engine” in Section 2.
The RENAULT card does not work. Insert the card in the card reader in order to start the engine.
Refer to the information on “Starting
and stopping the engine” in Section 2.
 The engine is difficult to start in damp weather or after washing. Poor ignition, ignition system damp. Dry the spark plug and coil wires.
 The engine is difficult to start when warm Faulty carburation (bubbles of
vaporised fuel in the circuit). Let the engine cool down.
Poor compression. Contact a RENAULT Dealer.
 The engine cannot be switched off. Electronic fault. Press the starter button quickly five times.
 The steering column remains locked. Steering wheel locked. Move the steering wheel while pressing the engine start button (see
“Starting the engine” in Section 2).
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OPERATING FAULTS (continued)
On the open road CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION
 Abnormal white smoke from the exhaust. Mechanical fault: damaged cylinder
head gasket. Stop the engine.
Contact a RENAULT Dealer.
 Vibrations. Tyres not inflated to correct pressures,
incorrectly balanced or damaged.Check tyre pressures. If this is not the
problem, have them checked by a
RENAULT Dealer.
 Coolant boiling in the expansion
bottle. Mechanical fault: cylinder head gasket
blown, faulty coolant pump. Stop the engine.
Contact a RENAULT Dealer.
Engine cooling fan not working. Check appropriate fuse, otherwise contact a RENAULT Dealer.
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OPERATING FAULTS (continued)
On the open road CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION
Coolant circuit fault. Contact a RENAULT Dealer.
 Smoke under the bonnet. Short circuit. Stop, switch off the ignition,
disconnect the battery.
- is slow to go out or remains litwhen accelerating. Low oil pressure. Stop: contact a RENAULT Dealer.
- at idle speed, Low oil pressure. Consult the nearest RENAULT Dealer.
 The oil pressure warning light
comes on:
- while turning or braking, The level is too low. Add engine oil (refer to the engine oil -
Top-up/Filling information in
section 4).
Faulty spark plugs, incorrect electrode
gaps.Contact a RENAULT Dealer.
 Unstable idle speed or the engine stalls. Poor compression (spark plugs,
ignition, air leak). Contact a RENAULT Dealer.
Fuel supply fault. Check the fuel level.
 Loss of engine power. Clogged air filter. Replace the cartridge.
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OPERATING FAULTS (continued)
On the open road CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION
- weak or dead battery. Recharge or replace the battery.
 Steering wheel hard to turn: - assistance overheating, Leave to cool.
 The engine overheats. The coolant
temperature warning light comes on
(or the indicator needle is in the red
area). Coolant pump: belt stretched or
broken.
Engine cooling fan not working.
Stop the vehicle and switch off the
engine. Contact a RENAULT Dealer.
Coolant leaks. Check the condition of hoses and clips.
Check the expansion bottle: it should
contain coolant. If it does not, top it up
(once it has cooled). Take care not to
scald yourself. This action is only
temporary: contact your RENAULT
Dealer as soon as possible.
Radiator: never fill a hot radiator with cold coolant if a considerable quantity h\
as been lost. After any operation
on the vehicle which has involved even partial draining of the cooling s\
ystem, it must be refilled with a new
mixture prepared in the correct proportions. Reminder: only products app\
roved by RENAULT’s Technical
Department may be used for this purpose.
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OPERATING FAULTS (continued)
Electrical equipment CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION
Blown rear screen wiper fuse
(intermittent, permanently stopped). Replace it.
Broken windscreen wiper fuse. Contact a RENAULT Dealer.
 The wipers do not work. Wiper blades stuck. Free the blades before using the
wipers.
 The indicator On one side only:lights
do not work. - blown bulb, Replace the bulb.
 Direction indicators flashing more
quickly. Blown bulb. Replace the bulb.
On both sides: - Fuse blown. Replace the fuse. - faulty flasher unit. Replace; contact a RENAULT Dealer. - faulty earth connection. Find the earth wire which is attached to a metal body part, scrape the end of
the earth wire and reattach it carefully.
Motor fault. Contact a RENAULT Dealer.
 The wiper does not stop. Faulty electrical controls. Contact a RENAULT Dealer.
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OPERATING FAULTS (continued)
Electrical equipment CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION
- faulty earth connection. See above. - disconnected wire or incorrectly- positioned connector, Check and reconnect the wire or the
connector.
 The headlights One only:
no longer operate. - bulb blown. Replace bulb.
 Traces of condensation in the lights. This is not a fault. The presence of
traces of condensation in lights is a
natural phenomenon linked to
variations in temperature.
These traces soon disappear when the
lights are switched on.
Both: - if the circuit is fused. Check and replace if necessary.
 The headlights do not switch off. Faulty electrical controls. Contact your RENAULT Dealer.
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Section 6: Technical specifications
Vehicle identification plates ........................................................................\
.....................................................6.02 ➟6.04
Engine specifications
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Towing weights
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Weights
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Dimensions
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Replacement parts
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A

B

1
2
3
4
56
7
8
9
10
11
12
13

A

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Quote the manufacturer’s plate
(right-hand side) when writing or
ordering parts.
Manufacturer’s plate A
1 Vehicle type and chassis number
This information is repeated on
marking B.
2 Maximum permissible Gross
Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3 Maximum permissible total train
weight (vehicle loaded and
towing)
4 Maximum permissible front axle
loading
5 Maximum permissible rear axle
loading 6
Technical specifications of
vehicle
7 Vehicle paint code
8 Equipment level
9 Vehicle type
10 Trim code
11 Additional equipment
specification
12 Fabrication number
13 Interior trim code
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION PLATES
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3

C

C
1.4 16V - 1.6 16V
1
2

C
2.0 16V

2.0 T

C

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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION PLATES (continued)
The information shown on the
engine plate Cshould be quoted on
all your letters or orders.
C - Engine plate or engine label
(Location varies depending on
engine)
1 Engine type
2 Engine suffix
3 Engine number
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1.9 dCi

C

1.5 dCi

3

C

1
2

C

C
2.0 dCi

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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION PLATES (continued)
The information shown on the
engine plate Cshould be quoted on
all your letters or orders.
C - Engine plate or engine label
(Location varies depending on
engine)
1 Engine type
2 Engine suffix
3 Engine number
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