key RENAULT MEGANE 2000 X64 / 1.G User Guide

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DEMISTING/DE-ICING
De-icing rear screen
With the engine running,
press button1. (The tell-tale light
illuminates on the instrument
panel.)
This function demists the rear
screen and the electric rear view
mirrors (if these are fitted to the
vehicle).
There are two ways of switching it
off:
- It switches itself off automatically
after operating for 15 minutes.
-By pressing key1again (the
tell-tale light extinguishes).
Demisting the windscreen
Move control2:
Set it at position
Close the dashboard air outlets for
greater efficiency.
This directs the entire flow of air
to the demisting outlets for
the windscreen and front side
windows.
Never remove ice with a scraper.
Switch on the rear screen de-icer
and wipe with a soft damp cloth
when the ice has melted.

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RUNNING IN IGNITION SWITCH
For the first625 miles (1000 km)do
not exceed 70 mph (130 km/h) in
the highest gear or 3000 to
3500 rpm.
On completion of625 miles
(1000 km)you may use your car
normally. However, it is only after
1500 miles (3000 km) have been
covered that you may reasonably
expect full performance.
Service intervals:Refer to your
servicing booklet for details about
service intervals.
“Stop” position (St) and anti-theft
lock applied
To lock: remove the key and turn
steering wheel slightly until the
latch engages in the steering
column.
To unlock: turn key and steering
wheel slightly.
“Auxiliaries” position A
The ignition is switched off. Any
auxiliaries fitted will still have a
current supply (example: radio).“Ignition on” position M
The ignition is switched on: the
engine may be started.
“Start position” D
If the engine fails to start at the first
attempt, the key must be turned
back before the starter can be
activated again. Release the key as
soon as the engine starts.

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STARTING/STOPPING THE ENGINE
Starting the engine
In the case of an automatic
transmission
Refer to the information on
automatic transmissions in section 2.
Special feature on vehicles equipped
with an engine immobiliser system
In very cold conditions (temperatures
below –20°C): so that it is easier to
start the engine, switch on the
ignition for several secondsbefore
starting the engine.
Make sure the engine immobiliser is
not activated (see section 1 on the
engine immobiliser).
Petrol injection
Turn the key to the “start” position
without accelerating.
Release the key as soon as the
engine starts.If there is a child (or
animal) in the car, never
leave it unattended with
the key in the ignition.
With the key in the ignition it
would be possible to operate
electrical equipment such as the
windows and there is a risk that the
child may be seriously injured (by
trapping his or her neck, arm,
hand, etc.).
Never switch off the ignition before
the vehicle has stopped completely.
Once the engine has stopped, the
power steering, brake servo and
passive safety devices such as air
bags and pretensioners will no
longer operate. When the key has
been removed, the steering will
lock.
Stopping the engine
With the engine at idling, turn the key
back to the “stop” position.

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SPECIAL POINTS RELATING TO PETROL VERSIONS
The following operating conditions
may cause the catalytic converter to
overheat and thus reduce its
efficiencyor even destroy it and
cause heat damage to the vehicle:
• Driving for a long time with the
low fuel level warning light
illuminated;
• Faulty ignition, running out of
fuel or spark plug disconnected
occurring as engine misfiring and
snatches when driving;
• Using leaded petrol;
• Using lubrication additives or
fuel which is not approved by
Renault;
• Loss of power;
• The fitting of non-recognised
security systems which have been
integrated into the fuel injection
system for immobilisation
purposes;
• Bump starting the vehicle, as
unburntpetrolinthesystemmay
affect the catalyst if the car does
not start quickly. However, jump
starting with jump leads across
the battery is permissible.If you note any of the above
incidents, have the necessary
repairs carried out as soon as
possible by your Renault Dealer.
Theseincidentsmaybeavoidedby
taking your vehicle regularly to
your Renault Dealer at the intervals
specified in your servicing booklet.
Starting problems
To avoid damaging the catalytic
converter,do not keep trying to
startthe engine (using the ignition
key, or by pushing or pulling the
vehicle)without having identified
and corrected the starting fault.
If the fault cannot be identified, do
not persist in attempting to start the
engine. Call a Renault Dealer.
Do not park the vehicle or
run the engine in locations
where combustible substancesormaterialssuchasgrassor
leaves can come into contact with a
hot exhaust system.

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WINDOW RISERS(continued)
Rear electric windows
With the ignition on,press switch3
or4.
Child safety
Switch5overrides the operation of the rear windows.
If there is a child (or animal) in the car, never leave it unattended
with the key in the ignition. With the key in the ignition it would be
possible to operate the electric windows and there is a risk that the child
may be seriously injured (by trapping his or her neck, arm, hand, etc.).

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GLOVE BOX - STORAGE COMPARTMENTS
Passenger side glove box
To open, unlock (using ignition key)
andthenpresslock1.Insidethe
compartment there are two glass
holders and a spectacle holder.
Storage compartment for
passenger2or location of
passenger air bag
Refer to the information on the
passenger air bag in section 1.
Door storage compartments3Frontseatpocket4
No objects should be
placed on the floor (area
in front of driver) as such
objects may slide under
the pedal during braking
manoeuvres, thus obstructing its
use.

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LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
When closed, the luggage
compartment is locked at the same
time as the doors.
To unlock:
With the ignition on,use the
electric control.
With the ignition off,use the plip
remote control or turn the ignition
key in lock1.To open:
Press lock1and pull towards you.
To close:
Closetheluggagecompartmentlid
firmly but without using excessive
force.Fittings in the luggage
compartment
An elastic fastening2is provided
for holding items such as a warning
triangle.

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TOOLS
The tools are under the emergency
spare wheel
Wheelbrace1
Embellisher key3
It is used to unclip the wheel
embellishers.
Towing ring4
Refer to the information on towing
in section 5.
Jack2
When refitting the jack, fold it
completely and replace it in its
location.
The jack is designed for
wheel changing purposes
only and must not
be used in any
circumstances to assist repair
underneath the car.

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EMBELLISHERS - WHEELS
Wheel embellisher with masked
wheel bolts
(example: embellisher1)
Remove it using a wheel
embellisher keyA(located next to
the jack) or the end of the
wheelbrace by inserting the hook
into one of the slots around the
edge.
To refit, reclip the embellisher
ensuring valve2is correctly
located.
Centre embellisher3
Masked wheel bolts
Remove it using a wheel
embellisher keyA(stored with the
tools).
To refit it, align the valve symbol
(engraved on the embellisher) with
the valve4andthenotchinthe
embellisher and clip it back in
position.

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RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL DOOR LOCKING: BATTERIES
Replacing batteries
Remove screw1, open the unit
(using a coin, for example) and
replace the battery2according to
the direction marked on the cover.
Note:When replacing the battery, it
is advisable not to touch the
electronic circuit in the key cover.
The batteries can be obtained
from your Renault Dealer.
These batteries should last about
two years. There is a delay of
1 second between locking and
unlocking actions.
Synchronising the remote
control
After changing the batteries, it may
be necessary to synchronise the
remote control.
From inside the vehicle:
• Press the plip remote control for
approximately 10 seconds until
the battery tell-tale light3
extinguishes.
• Release the plip and then press it
twice in succession.
If this procedure is not successful,
contact your Renault Dealer.