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

1.2
RENAULT card operating
range
This varies according to the surround-
ings. It is important to make sure when
handling the RENAULT card that you
do not lock or unlock the doors by inad-
vertently pressing the buttons.
RENAULT CARDS: general information (1/2)
1 Unlocking the doors and tailgate.
2 Locking all doors and tailgate.
3 Switching on the lighting remotely.
4 Unlocking/locking the tailgate
5 Integrated key.
The RENAULT card is used
for:
– locking/unlocking the doors and tail-
gate, the glove box and the fuel filler
flap (refer to the following pages);
– switching on the vehicle lighting re- motely (refer to the following pages);
– depending on the vehicle, automati- cally closing the electric windows
remotely (see the information on
“Electric windows” in Section 3);
– starting the engine; refer to the in- formation on “Starting the engine” in
Section 2.
Battery lifeMake sure that the correct battery type
is being used, and that the battery is in
good condition and inserted correctly.
Its service life is approximately two
years: replace it when the message
“Keycard battery low” appears on the
instrument panel (refer to the informa-
tion on the “RENAULT card: battery” in
section 5).
Driver’s responsibility
Never leave your vehicle
with the RENAULT card
inside and never leave a
child (or a pet) unsupervised, even
for a short while.
They may pose a risk to themselves
or to others by starting the engine,
activating equipment such as the
electric windows or by locking the
doors.
Risk of serious injury.
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5
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When the battery is flat, you can
still lock/unlock and start your ve-
hicle. Refer to the information on
“Locking/unlocking the doors” in
Section 1 and “Starting the engine”
in Section 2.

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RENAULT CARDS: general information (2/2)
Access to key 5
Press button 6 and pull on key 5 then
release the button.
Using the key
Please refer to the information under
“Locking and unlocking the opening el-
ements”.
Once you have accessed the vehicle
using the integrated key, replace it
in its housing in the RENAULT card,
then insert the RENAULT card into
the card reader to start the vehicle.
Integrated key 5
The integrated key is used to lock or
unlock the front left-hand door if the
RENAULT card does not work:
– when the RENAULT card battery is drained, flat battery, etc.
– use of devices using the same fre- quency as the card;
– vehicle located in a high electromag- netic radiation zone.
Replacement: need for an
additional RENAULT Card
If you lose your RENAULT card or
require another, you can obtain one
from an approved dealer.
If a RENAULT card is replaced, it
will be necessary to take the vehi-
cle and all of its RENAULT cards
to an approved dealer to initialise
the system.
You may use up to four RENAULT
cards per vehicle.
Advice
Avoid leaving the card in hot, cold or
humid areas.
Do not keep the RENAULT card in
a place where it could be bent or
damaged accidentally, such as in a
back pocket of a garment.
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6

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LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE DOORS (1/2)
Locking/unlocking the doors
from the outside
This is done using the RENAULT Card;
see the “RENAULT Card” information in
Section 1.
In certain cases, the RENAULT card
may not work:
– when the RENAULT card battery is drained, flat battery, etc.
– use of appliances operating on the same frequency as the card (mobile
phone, etc.);
– vehicle located in a high electromag- netic radiation zone.
It is then possible:
– to use the key integrated into the card to unlock the front left-hand
door;
– to lock using the key integrated in the RENAULT card;
– to use the interior door locking/un- locking control (refer to the following
pages).
Locking using the key
integrated in the RENAULT
card;
– Remove cover A from the left-hand
door (using the end of key 2) in
notch 1;
– move it upwards to remove cover A;
– insert the key 2 into the lock of the
front left-hand door and lock or
unlock.
Manually locking the front
right-hand door
Turn screw 3 with the door open (using
the end of the key) and close the door.
This means that the doors are then
locked from the outside.
The doors may then only be opened
from the inside or by using the key in
the front left-hand door.
A
2
3
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LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE DOORS (2/2)
Interior locking/unlocking
door control
Switch 4 controls the doors, tailgate
and, depending on the vehicle, the fuel
filler flap simultaneously. If a door or
the tailgate is open or not closed prop-
erly, the doors and tailgate lock/unlock
quickly.
If transporting an object with the tail-
gate open, you can still lock the doors:
with the engine stopped, press and
hold switch 4 for more than five sec-
onds to lock the other doors. Switch 4
can be used to unlock the
glove box.
Locking the doors without
the RENAULT card
For example, in the event of a dis-
charged battery or the RENAULT card
temporarily not working, etc.
With the engine switched off and a
door or tailgate open, press and hold
switch 4 for more than five seconds.
When the door is closed, all the doors
and the tailgate will be locked.
Unlocking the vehicle from the outside
is only possible with the RENAULT card
in the vehicle's access zone or using
the key integrated in the RENAULT
card.
Door and tailgate status
indicator
When the ignition is on, the indicator
light integrated in switch 4 informs you
of the status of the doors and tailgate:
– indicator light on, the doors and tail- gate are locked;
– indicator light off, the doors and tail- gate are unlocked.
With the ignition off , the indicator light
remains lit and then goes out when you
lock the doors.
Never leave your vehicle
with the RENAULT card
inside.
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After locking/unlocking the vehicle
or the tailgate only using the but-
tons on the RENAULT card, remote
locking and unlocking in hands-free
mode are deactivated.
To reactivate the “hands-free” mode:
restart the vehicle.
Driver’s responsibility
If you decide to keep the
doors locked when you are
driving, remember that it
may be more difficult for those as-
sisting you to gain access to the
passenger compartment in the
event of an emergency.

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TRIP COMPUTER AND WARNING SYSTEM: information messages
Examples of messagesInterpreting the display selected
« Battery low
start engine » Indicates that the vehicle must be started to recharge the battery (eg.\
after the engine has been
switched off for some time whilst listening to the radio).
« Please remove keycard » Request to remove the RENAULT card from the reader when you leave the vehicle.
« Checking control functions » Displayed with the ignition on when the vehicle is running self-diagnost\
ics.
« Traction control off » Indicates that you have deactivated the traction control function.
« Turn steering
wheel + START » Turn the steering wheel slightly whilst pressing the vehicle start button\
to unlock the steering
column.
« Auto Stop » Indicates that the engine is on standby (related to the Stop and Start \
function – please see the in-
formation on “Stop and Start function” in Section 2).
« Steering wheel not locked » Indicates that the steering column has not been locked.
« Stop vehicle » Indicates an electronic parking brake fault. Apply the electronic parking brake manually and ensure
that the vehicle is immobilised using a chock.
These can help in the vehicle starting phase, or give information about \
a selection or a driving status.
Examples of information messages are given in the following pages.

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TRIP COMPUTER AND WARNING SYSTEM: operating fault messages
These appear with the © warning light and mean that you should drive very carefully to an author\
ised dealer as
soon as possible. If you fail to follow this recommendation, you risk da\
maging your vehicle.
They disappear when the display selection key is pressed or after severa\
l seconds and are stored in the computer log. The
©
warning light stays on. Examples of operating fault messages are given i\
n the following pages.
Examples of messages Interpreting the display selected« Clean diesel filter » Indicates the presence of water in the diesel filter.
« Check lighting » Indicates a fault in the directional headlights.
« Check vehicle » Indicates a fault on one of the pedal sensors or in the battery manageme\
nt
system.
« Check airbag » Indicates a fault in the restraint system in addition to the seat belts.\
In the event
of an accident, it is possible that they may not be triggered.
« Check anti-pollution system » Indicates a fault in the vehicle’s particle filter system.
« Check injection » Indicates an engine fault.

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STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE (2/3)
Accessories function(switching on the ignition)
Once you have gained access to your
vehicle, you may use some of its func-
tions (radio, navigation, wipers, etc.).
Operating faults
In certain cases, the hands-free
RENAULT card may not work:
– when the RENAULT card battery is drained, flat battery, etc.
– near to appliances operating on the same frequency as the card (moni-
tor, mobile phone, video game, etc.);
– vehicle located in a high electromag- netic radiation zone.
The message “Please insert keycard”
appears on the instrument panel.
Insert the RENAULT card fully into card
reader 2.
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2
For other functions:
– vehicles with remote control
RENAULT card, insert the card into
reader 2;
– vehicles with a RENAULT “hands-
free” card, with the card in the pas-
senger compartment or inserted in
the card reader 2, press button 1
without depressing the pedals.
Note: if there is a card in the reader,
pressing button 1 starts the engine.
Driver’s responsibility
Never leave your vehicle
with the RENAULT card
inside and never leave a
child (or a pet) unsupervised, even
for a short while.
They may pose a risk to themselves
or to others by starting the engine,
activating equipment such as the
electric windows or by locking the
doors.
Risk of serious injury.

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Operating faultsIf the battery is too weak to ensure cor-
rect operation, you may start (insert the
RENAULT card in the card reader) and
lock/unlock the vehicle (refer to the in-
formation on “Locking/unlocking the
doors” in Section 1).
RENAULT CARD: battery
Replacing the batteryWhen the message “Keycard battery
low” appears on the instrument panel,
replace the RENAULT card battery,
press button 1 pulling on emergency
key 2, then unclip the cover 3 using
tab 4. Remove the battery by pressing on one
side (movement A) and by lifting the
other (movement B) then replace it, en-
suring the polarity and model, shown
on cover 3 are respected.
Do not throw away your
used batteries; give them to
an organisation responsible
for collecting and recycling
batteries.
1
2
When refitting, proceed in the reverse
order, then press one of the buttons on
the card four times, close to the vehicle:
the next time the vehicle is started, the
message will disappear.
Note: it is not advisable to touch the
electronic circuit or contacts on the
RENAULT card when replacing the bat-
tery.
A
B
3
The batteries are available from approved Dealers, and their service lif\
e approxi-
mately two years. Check that there is no dye on the battery: risk of an \
incorrect
electrical contact.
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Check that the cover is clipped shut.

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OPERATING FAULTS (1/6)
The following advice will enable you to carry out quick, temporary repai\
rs. For safety reasons you should always contact
an approved dealer as soon as possible.
Using the RENAULT card POSSIBLE CAUSESWHAT TO DO
The RENAULT card does not
lock or unlock the doors. Card battery is flat.
Replace the battery. You can still lock/unlock and start
your vehicle (refer to the information on “Locking/un-
locking the doors” in Section 1 and “Starting/Stopping
the engine” in Section 2).
Use of appliances operating on
the same frequency as the card
(mobile phone, etc.). Stop using the equipment or use the integrated key
(refer to the information on “Locking/unlocking the
doors” in Section 1).
Vehicle located in a high electro-
magnetic radiation zone.
Vehicle battery flat. Use the key integrated in the card (refer to the in-
formation on “Locking/unlocking the doors” in
Section 1).
The vehicle is started. With the engine running, the card’s locking/unlocking
device is blocked. Turn off the ignition.