Operation RENAULT MEGANE 2000 X64 / 1.G User Guide

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INSTRUMENT PANEL
The presence and operation of the warning lights, described below, depend on the vehicle equipment and
country.
If these warning lights illuminate,
you must stop as soon as traffic conditions allow.

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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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INSTRUMENT PANEL
The presence and operation of the warning lights, described below, depend on the vehicle equipment and
country.
If these warning lights illuminate,
you must stop as soon as traffic conditions allow.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL(continued)
The presence and operation of the warning lights described below depend on the vehicle equipment and country.
9Not used.
Handbrake “on” and
brake circuit fault
warning light
This lights up when the
handbrake is applied and then
goes out again.
If it lights up under braking at
the same time as STOP warning
light comes on, it indicates that
the fluid level is low in one of
the circuits. Press the button.
10Lights linked to the function
and/or failure of the automatic
gearbox.
Refer to the information on the
proactive automatic gearbox in
section 2.11Warning light for
monitoring exhaust gas
For vehicles equipped
with this option, the light
comes on when the ignition
isswitchedonandgoesout
within 3 seconds.
• If it remains lit, consult your
Renault Dealer as soon as
possible.
• If it flashes, reduce the
engine speed until the light
stops flashing. Consult your
Renault Dealer as soon as
possible.
Refer to the information on
anti-pollution, fuel economy
and driving in section 2.11Anti-lock brake
warning light
This lights up when
the ignition is switched on and
goes out within 3 seconds. If it
lights up when you are driving,
it indicates an incident in the
anti-lock braking system.
Braking will then occur
normally, without the anti-lock
system.
Consult your Renault Dealer as
soon as possible.

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EXTERNAL LIGHTING AND SIGNALS(continued)
Front fog lights
Move the central ring4of
stalk1to align with mark5opposite
the symbol.
Operation of the front fog lights
depends on the external lighting
selected and a tell-tale light will
illuminate on the instrument panel.
Rear fog light
Move the central ring4
of the stalk to align with mark5
opposite the symbol.
Operation of the rear fog lights
depends on the external lighting
selected, and a tell-tale light will
illuminate on the instrument panel.
Do not forget to switch off the rear
fog lights when they are no longer
needed to avoid inconveniencing
other road users.When the external vehicle lights are
extinguished, the rear fog light is
extinguished or the equipment
returns to the front lights position (if
they are fitted).

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WINDSCREEN WASH/WIPE
Windscreen wiper
With the ignition on, turn
handle1
•AOff
•BIntermittent wiping
The wipers will pause for several
seconds between sweeps. The
sweep interval may be varied by
turning the central ring on the
stalk switch1:
•CNormal wiping speed
•DFast wiping speed
Vehicles with automatic
selection of wiping speed
If a wiping speed is selectedwhen
driving, the wiping speed is
reduced to the lower speed when
the car stops:
• from fast wiping speed the speed
will change to normal wiping
speed;
• from normal wiping speed the
speed will change to intermittent
wiping.
As soon as the vehicle moves off,
wiping will return to the speed
originally selected.
When the vehicle is stationary:If
stalk switch1is operated, it
overrides and cancels automatic
operation.
Note:
If for any reason the wipers cannot
move (e.g. stuck to windscreen by
ice), the system will automatically
cut off the power supply to the
wipers.
Windscreen washer,
headlight washers
With the ignition on, pull the stalk1
towards you.
Press briefly to engage one sweep of
the wiper, press hold to engage three
sweeps.
•Carlightsoff
The windscreen washer will be
activated.
•Carlightson
The headlight washers will be
activated at the same time.
In frosty weather, make sure the
wiper blades are not stuck by ice
(risk of motor overheating).
Keep an eye on the condition of the
blades. Change the wiper blades as
soon as they become less efficient
(approximately once a year).
If you switch off the ignition before
switching off the windscreen wiper
(positionA) the blades will stop
randomly on the windscreen.

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FUEL TANK(continued)
Fuel grade
Use the fuel which corresponds to
the grade defined by the standards
of the country you are in.
Refer to “Engine specifications”.
Any operation on or
modification to the fuel
supply system (computers,
wiring, fuel circuit,
injector, protective covers...) is
strictly forbidden due to the
safety risks it may entail (except
for qualified staff from the
Renault network).
Filling with fuel
Only useunleadedfuel.
Using leaded petrol will damage the
anti-pollution system and may lead
to a loss of warranty.
To ensure that the fuel tank is not
filled with leaded petrol, the fuel
tank filler neck contains a restrictor
fitted with a valve whichonly
allows the nozzle for unleaded
petrol to be used(at the petrol
pump).
- Insert the nozzleas far as it will go
so as to open the valve.
- Start to fill the tank with fuel and
keep the nozzle in this position
throughout the entire filling
operation.
No more than two filling
operations may be made after the
fuel feed has switched off
automatically for the first time
because there must be sufficient
space in the fuel tank to allow for
expansion.
Persistent fuel odour
Your vehicle has a pressurised fuel
supply circuit. If a persistent fuel
odour occurs you should:
•stop the vehicle if traffic
conditions allow and switch off
the ignition;
• switch on the hazard warning
lights and ask your passengers to
leave the vehicle and stay clear of
the traffic;
• do not operate on or restart the
vehicle before it has been
inspected by qualified staff from
the Renault network.

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TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM(continued)
Spare wheel
The emergency spare wheel does
not have a sensor and is thus not
detected by the system.
When it is fitted in the place of
another wheel, the system detects a
fault.
Replacing wheels / rims...
This system requires special
equipment (wheels, hubcaps...).
Consult your Renault Dealer to find
out which accessories are
compatible with the system and
which are available from Renault
accessory outlets: use of any other
accessory may impair the operation
of the system.
Tyre repair aerosols
Asaresultofthespecialwheels,
only products approved by
Renault's Technical Department
may be used.
Display
The displayAand the warning
lights on the instrument panel
inform you of possible faults (flat
tyre, punctured tyre, system out of
service...):On the displayAthrough the
following warning lights:
and
On the instrument panel through
the following warning lights:
,and
The following pages show the
breakdown of the illumination of
various warning lights.

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MANUALLY OPERATED HOOD: OPENING
Before opening the hood
•Ensure that it is clean, as dust
particles may damage the outside
of the hood and the rear screen.
• Ensure that the hood is
completely dry, otherwise the
compression to which it is
subjectedwhenfoldedcould
cause marks and even spots of
mould in the long term.
• Make sure there is nothing in the
compartment where the hood is
to be stored.
Opening operations AtoF
described belowmust be
performed in the order givento
prevent damage being caused to
the bodywork.A-Switch on the ignition
Apply the handbrake2.B-Lowerhandle3andthenturnit
a quarter of a turn. Lift the
hood by up to 14 inches (35
centimetres) using handle3.
Move handle3down.

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MANUALLY OPERATED HOOD: CLOSING
Closing operationsAtoH
described below must be
performed in the order given to
prevent damage being caused to
the bodywork.
A - Switch on the ignition.
Apply the handbrake2.
Press switch1: the hood cover4
will unlock automatically. (If
this does not operate, refer to
the section below on
“Operating incidents”.)B- Raise the hood, lifting it by one
of the handles3.C- Raise the hood until it is
approximately 14 inches (35
centimetres) from the
windscreen.