panel RENAULT MEGANE 2000 X64 / 1.G User Guide

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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
Side lights
Tu r n t h e e n d o f s t a l k1to
align with mark3opposite the
symbol.
The instrument panel will
illuminate. The intensity may be
adjusted by turning tumblewheel2,
if the vehicle is equipped with this
facility.
Headlight dipped beams
Tu r n t h e e n d o f s t a l k1to
align mark3opposite the symbol.
A tell-tale light will illuminate on
the instrument panel.
Headlight main beams
With stalk1in the dipped
headlight position, pull the stalk
towards you.
When the main beam headlights are
illuminated, a tell-tale light is
illuminated on the instrument
panel.
To return to the dipped headlight
position, pull the stalk towards you
again.
Switching off the lights
Tu r n t h e e n d o f s t a l k1back
to its original position.
“Lights on” warning buzzer
A warning buzzer will sound when
the driver’s door is opened and the
lights are left switched on after the
ignition has been switched off (to
prevent discharge of the battery).
Before driving at night,
check that the electrical
equipment is in good
condition and adjust the
headlight beams (if your vehicle
is not carrying its normal load).

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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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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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GEAR LEVER HANDBRAKE POWER STEERING
To select reverse
(vehicle stationary)
Move the lever to neutral, then
position the lever in reverse.
Ring1has to be lifted up to the gear
lever knob to select reverse gear.
The reversing lights will illuminate
as soon as reverse gear is selected
(ignition on).To release:
Pull the lever up slightly, press
button2and then lower the lever to
the floor.
Theredwarninglightonthe
instrument panel will illuminate if
you are driving with an incorrectly
released handbrake.
To apply:
Pull the lever up.
The lever should travel about 10
notches to hold the car. Your vehicle
is fitted with self-adjusting rear
brake shoes and the handbrake
should only be adjusted during a
brake overhaul.
When the vehicle is
stationary, make sure
that the handbrake is
properly applied so that
the vehicle does not move
unintentionally.
Make sure the handbrake is
properly released when driving,
otherwise overheating may
occur.When power assisted steering is
fitted, never leave the steering
wheel on full lock when the vehicle
is parked as this may damage the
pump.
Never switch off the
ignition when travelling
downhill, and avoid
doing so when driving in
general (power steering and
brake servo will not function).

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ADVICE ON ANTI-POLLUTION AND HOW TO ECONOMISE ON FUEL(continued)
Monitoring exhaust gas
The exhaust gas monitoring system
will detect any malfunctioning of
the vehicle’s exhaust gas
depollution system.
If this system malfunctions, toxic
substances may be released into the
atmosphere or mechanical damage
may occur.
This warning light on the
instrument panel will
indicate if there are any
problems with the system.
It illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes
within 3 seconds.
- If it illuminates continuously,
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.
Driving
•Drive carefully for the first few
miles until the engine reaches its
normal operating temperature.
• Speed is expensive.
• “Snappy” driving uses a lot of
fuel: drive with a “light right
foot”.• Take your foot off the accelerator
pedal to slow down rather than
use the brakes wastefully and
judge the road well in advance.
• Avoid fierce acceleration.
•Donotoverrevtheengineinthe
intermediate gears.
Always use the highest ratio
possible without labouring the
engine.
On versions with an automatic
transmission, it is preferable to
keep your the gear lever inD.
•Donottrytomaintainthesame
speed up a hill; accelerate no
more than you would on the level.
Keep your foot in the same
position on the accelerator pedal.
• Double declutching and
accelerating before switching off
are superfluous actions in
modern cars.
• Bad weather, flooded roads
Do not drive through
floods if the depth of
water is above the lower
edge of the wheel rims.

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TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
This system continuously monitors
the tyre pressures.
Tyre pressures should be adjusted
when the tyres are cold.
If tyre pressures cannot be checked
when the tyres arecold,assumean
increase of0.2to0.3bar.
Never deflate a hot tyre.
This function is an
additional driving aid.
However, the function
does not take the place of
the driver. It cannot, therefore,
under any circumstances replace
the vigilance or the
responsibility of the driver.
Check the tyre pressures,
including the emergency spare
wheel, once a month.
Operating principle
Each wheel (except the emergency
spare wheel) has a sensor,
implanted in the inflation valve
which periodically measures the
tyre pressure.
The driver is constantly informed of
the correct tyre pressures and
possible variations on displayA
and the instrument panel.

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TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM(continued)
Non-interchangeability of
wheels
Each of the sensors
integrated in the valve1
is devoted to a single
wheel: under no
circumstances should you swap
the wheels.
There is a risk of false
information leading to serious
consequences.To mark the correct position of the
wheel, see the colour of the ring2
(after cleaning, if necessary) on each
valve:
-C: yellow ring
-D:blackring
-E:redring
-F:greenring
Fitting tyres
(replacing tyres or fitting winter
tyres)
As there are special precautions to
be taken when replacing tyres, we
advise you to consult your Renault
Dealer.
Reading the tyre pressures on
the instrument panel
(if fitted)
Once the car's tyre pressures have
been checked, warning messages on
the instrument panel are updated
once you exceed 15 mph (25 km/h).
Commercially available pressure
gauges will show variances in their
measurement of pressure (known as
tolerance).