RENAULT MEGANE COUPE CABRIOLET 2015 X95 / 3.G Owners Manual

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5.9
WHEEL TRIMS - WHEEL
Do not leave the tools un-
secured inside the vehicle
as they may come loose
under braking. After use,
check that all the tools are correctly
clipped into the tool kit, then position
it correctly in its housing: there is a
risk of injury.
If wheel bolts are supplied in the
tool kit, only use these bolts for the
emergency spare wheel: refer to the
label affixed to the emergency spare
wheel.
The jack is designed for wheel
changing purposes only. Under no
circumstances should it be used for
carrying out repairs underneath the
vehicle or to gain access to the un-
derside of the vehicle.
Remove using the hubcap tool 1 (lo-
cated in the tool kit) by connecting the
hook in the recess provided next to the
valve 2 (to attach the metal clip).
To refit the wheel trim, align it with
valve 2. Push the retaining hooks in
fully, starting with side A near the valve,
followed by B and C, finishing at D op-
posite the valve.
Note: if you are using anti-theft bolts,
refer to the information on “Changing a
wheel”.
2
A
BC
D
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5.10
Offer up jack 4 horizontally; the jack
head must be lined up with jacking
point 1 located on the underside of the
sill, closest to the wheel concerned, as
shown by arrow 2;
Start cranking the jack up by hand to
align the base plate (which should be
pushed slightly under the vehicle).
Turn the wheelbrace until the wheel lifts
off the ground.
CHANGING A WHEEL (1/2)
Vehicles equipped with a jack and
wheelbrace
If necessary, remove the wheel trim.
Use wheelbrace 3 to slacken off the
wheel bolts. Position it so as to be able
to push from above.
Switch on the hazard warn-
ing lights.
Keep the vehicle away from
traffic and on a level surface
where it will not slip.
Apply the parking brake and engage
a gear (first or reverse, or P for auto-
matic transmissions).
Ask all the passengers to leave the
vehicle and keep them away from
traffic.
3
1
2
4
To prevent any risk of injury
or damage to the vehi-
cle, raise the jack until the
wheel you are replacing is
a maximum of 3 centimetres off the
ground.
If the vehicle is parked on
the hard shoulder, you must
warn other road users of
your vehicle’s presence
with a warning triangle or with other
devices as per the legislation apply-
ing to the country you are in.
If the vehicle is not equipped with a
jack or wheelbrace, you can obtain
these from your approved dealer.

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5.11
CHANGING A WHEEL (2/2)
Anti-theft bolts
If you use anti-theft bolts, fit these
nearest the valve (wheel trim may
not be able to fit).
If you have a puncture, re-
place the wheel as soon as
possible.
A tyre which has been punc-
tured should always be inspected
(and repaired, where possible) by a
specialist.
Undo the bolts and take off the wheel.
Fit the emergency spare wheel onto
the hub and rotate it until the mount-
ing holes in the wheel are aligned with
those of the hub.
If bolts are supplied with the emergency
spare wheel, only use these bolts for
the emergency spare wheel. Tighten
the bolts, checking that the wheel is
correctly positioned on its hub and un-
screw the jack.
With the wheel on the ground, tighten
the bolts fully and have the tightness
of the bolts checked (tightening torque:
110 N.m) and the emergency spare
wheel pressure checked as soon as
possible.

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5.12
TYRES (1/3)
Maintaining the tyres
The tyres must be in good condition
and the tread form must have sufficient
depth; tyres approved by our Technical
Department have wear warning strips 1
that are indicators moulded into the
tread at several points.
Tyre and wheel safety
The tyres are the only contact between
the vehicle and the road, so it is essen-
tial to keep them in good condition.
You must make sure that your tyres
conform to local road traffic regulations. When the tyre tread has been worn to
the level of the wear indicators,
they
become visible 2: it is then necessary
to replace your tyres because the tread
rubber is no more than 1.6 mm deep,
resulting in poor roadholding on wet
roads.
An overloaded vehicle, long journeys
by motorway, particularly in very hot
weather, or continual driving on poorly
surfaced minor roads will lead to more
rapid tyre wear and affect safety.
When they need to be re-
placed, only tyres of the
same make, size, type and
profile should be used.
Tyres fitted to the vehicle should
either be identical to those fitted
originally or conform to those
recommended by your approved
dealer.
Incidents which occur when
driving, such as striking the
kerb, may damage the tyres
and wheel rims, and could
also lead to misalignment of the
front or rear axle geometry. In this
case, have the condition of these
checked by an approved dealer.
1
2

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5.13
Tyre pressuresAdhere to the tyre pressures (including
the emergency spare wheel). The tyre
pressures should be checked at least
once a month and additionally before
any long journey (refer to the label af-
fixed to the edge of the driver’s door).Pressures should be checked when the
tyres are cold; ignore higher pressures
which may be reached in hot weather
or following a fast journey.
If tyre pressures cannot be checked
when the tyres are
cold, the normal
pressures must be increased by 0.2 to
0.3 bar (or 3 PSI).
Never deflate a hot tyre.
Special note
Depending on the vehicle, there may
be an adapter which needs to be posi-
tioned on the valve before air is added.Fitting new tyres
Emergency spare wheel
Refer to the information on the
“Emergency spare wheel” and in-
structions on “Changing a wheel” in
Section 5.
Changing wheels aroundThis practice is not recommended.
TYRES (2/3)
Incorrect tyre pressures
lead to abnormal tyre wear
and unusually hot running.
These are factors which
may seriously affect safety and lead
to:
– poor road holding,
– risk of bursting or tread separa- tion.
The pressure depends on the load
and the speed of use. Adjust the
pressure according to the condi-
tions of use (refer to the label affixed
to the edge of the driver’s door).
Please be aware that a
poorly tightened or miss-
ing valve cap can make the
tyres less airtight and lead
to pressure loss.
Always use valve caps identical to
those fitted originally and tighten
them fully.
For safety reasons, this op-
eration must be carried out
by a specialist.
Fitting different tyres may
change your vehicle as follows:
– It may mean that your vehicle no longer conforms to current regu-
lations;
– It may change the way it handles when cornering;
– It may cause the steering to be heavy;
– It may affect the use of snow chains.

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5.14
Use in winter
Chains
For safety reasons, fitting snow
chains to the rear axle is strictly for-
bidden.
Chains cannot be fitted to tyres which
are larger than those originally fitted to
the vehicle.
Snow or Winter tyres
We would recommend that these be
fitted to all four wheels to ensure that
your vehicle retains maximum adhe-
sion.
Warning : These tyres sometimes have
a specific direction of rotation and a
maximum speed index which may be
lower than the maximum speed of your
vehicle.
TYRES (3/3)
In all cases, we would recommend
that you contact an approved dealer
who will be able to advise you on
the choice of equipment which is
most suitable for your vehicle.
Changing a wheel
As the tyre pressure moni-
tor may take several min-
utes following driving to cor-
rectly determine the positions of the
wheels and the pressure values,
check the tyre pressures following
any operation.
18” wheels cannot be
fitted with chains.
If you wish to fit snow
chains, you must use spe-
cial equipment .
Consult an approved Dealer.
Studded tyres
This type of equipment may only be
used for a limited period and as laid
down by local legislation. It is neces-
sary to observe the speed specified by
current legislation.
These tyres must, at a minimum, be
fitted to the two front wheels.

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5.15
FRONT HEADLIGHTS: changing bulbs (1/3)
After opening the bonnet, pull tool A
upwards. Remove the two screws 1
from the headlight using the A tool.
Pull the headlight forwards, sliding it in
its rails up to the end stop.
After refitting the light, tighten the
screws 1 and reposition the tool A cor-
rectly in its housing.Dipped beams
Halogen dipped beam headlight
Unlock the two springs D, remove
the cover, then unclip the spring 3 to
remove the bulb 4.
Bulb type: H7.
It is essential to use anti U.V. 55W
bulbs so as not to damage the plastic
on the headlights.
BCDE3245B6
Due to the danger involved
in handling high-voltage de-
vices, this type of bulb must
be replaced by an approved
dealer.
Do not touch the bulb glass. Hold it
by its base.
When the bulb has been changed,
make sure you refit the cover correctly.
Direction indicator lightsRotate the bulb holder B to unlock it.
Bulb type: PY21W.
A
1
Before performing any action in the engine compartment, the ignition
must be switched off by pressing the engine stop button (please see the
information on “Starting, stopping the engine” in Section 2).

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5.16
The engine may be hot
when carrying out opera-
tions in close proximity. In
addition, the engine cooling
fan can come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.
The bulbs are under pres-
sure and can break when
replaced.
Risk of injury.
To comply with current legislation,
or as a precaution, you can obtain
an emergency kit from an appro-
ved dealer containing a set of spare
bulbs and fuses.
FRONT HEADLIGHTS: changing bulbs (2/3)
Daytime running light
Remove the cover C, unlock the bulb
holder 2 by rotating it.
Bulb type: P21W.
Main beam headlight
Remove the cover E, press the bulb
holder 5 downwards to unlock it.
Bulb type: H7.
BCDE3245B6
Front side light
Remove the cover E and pull the bulb
holder 6.
Bulb type: W5W.
Discharge bulb dipped beam
headlight
Bulb type: D1S.
Due to the danger involved
in handling high-voltage de-
vices, this type of bulb must
be replaced by an approved
dealer.
Before performing any
action in the engine com-
partment, the ignition must
be switched off by pressing
the engine stop button (please see
the information on “Starting, stop-
ping the engine” in Section 2).

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5.17
FRONT HEADLIGHTS: changing bulbs (3/3)
Additional lights
If you wish to fit fog lights or long range
headlights to your vehicle, consult an
approved Dealer.
Any operation on (or mo-
dification to) the electri-
cal system must be perfor-
med by an approved dealer
since an incorrect connection might
damage the electrical equipment
(harness, components and in par-
ticular the alternator). In addition,
your Dealer has all the parts requi-
red for fitting these units.
Daytime running lights 7
Please see an authorised dealer.
Front fog lights 8
However, because the front bumper
needs to be removed, you are advised
to have your bulbs replaced by an
approved dealer.
The bulbs are under pres-
sure and can break when
replaced.
Risk of injury.
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5.18
REAR LIGHTS AND INDICATOR LIGHTS: changing bulbs (1/2)
Direction indicator light 3
– From the luggage compartment,
remove the screws 1 ;
– from the outside, pull the light to- wards you (movement A);
– turn bulb holder 2.
Bulb type: orange PY21 W bulb.
Note: when refitting the light, ensure
the cable is correctly repositioned.
The bulbs are under pres-
sure and can break when
replaced.
Risk of injury.
A
1
23
Side light and brake light
Consult an approved dealer.
Rear fog light and reversing
light
Access bulb 4 via the underneath of the
vehicle, then unscrew it by turning to-
wards the centre of the vehicle.
Bulb type: P21W.
4

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