RENAULT MEGANE 2005 X84 / 2.G Owners Manual

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RENAULT CARD: BATTERY
Replacing the battery
The message “Change card battery”
appears on the instrument panel.
Pull firmly on emergency key 2.
Replace battery 1, observing the
polarity shown on the emergency key.
After the operation, the “Change
card battery” message no longer
appears on the instrument panel.
Batteries can be obtained from your
RENAULT Dealer.
These batteries should last about
two years.
Do not throw away your
used batteries, give them to
an organisation responsible
for collecting and recycling
batteries.
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FITTING THE RADIO
Tweeter speakers
Unclip the speaker grille 2using a
tool such as a screwdriver to gain
access to the speaker wires.
Speakers in the doors
Using a flat-head screwdriver type
tool, unclip grille 3to access the
speaker wires.
Radio compartment 1
Unclip the blanking cover. The aerial,
+ and – supply and speaker wire
connections are located behind it.
 In all cases, follow the fitting instructions carefully.
 The specifications of the brackets and wires (available at RENAULT accessory outlets) vary depending on theequipment level of your vehicle and the type of radio.
Contact your RENAULT Dealer to find out the correct part number.
 Only RENAULT technicians are permitted to carry out work on the vehicle’s electrical circuit. Incorrect connection of the system may result in damage to the electrical installation and/or\
the units connected to it.
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ACCESSORIES
Using telephones and CB
equipment.
Telephones and CB
equipment with integrated
aerials may cause interference to
the original electronic systems
fitted to the vehicle: it is advisable
only to use equipment with an
external aerial.
Furthermore, we remind you of the
need to conform to the legislation
in force concerning the use of such
equipment. Fitting after-market
accessories
To ensure the correct
operation of your vehicle,
and to avoid any risk to your safety,
we recommend that you use
Renault-approved accessories
because they are designed for your
vehicle and are the only accessories
for which RENAULT will provide a
warranty.
Electrical and electronic accessories
 Only RENAULT technicians are permitted to carry out work on the
vehicle’s electrical circuit.
Incorrect connection of the
system may result in damage to
the electrical installation and/or
the components connected to it.
 If the vehicle is fitted with any after-market electrical equipment,
make sure that the unit is
correctly protected by a fuse.
Establish the rating and position
of this fuse.
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WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES
Pull on tab 2.
Then, push the wiper blade
upwards.
To refit
To refit the wiper blade, proceed in
reverse order to removal. Make sure
that the blade is correctly locked in
position.
Clean your windscreen regularly.
Replacing windscreen wiper
blades 1
- With the ignition off , lift wiper
arm 3;
- turn the blade 1.
 In frosty weather, makesure that the wiper
blades are not stuck by
ice (risk of motor
overheating).
 Monitor the condition of the blades. Replace the wiper
blades as soon as they begin to
lose efficiency (approximately
once a year).
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WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES (continued)
Regularly clean your rear screen.
Rear screen wiper blade 5
- Lift the wiper arm 6;
- move blade 5until some resistance
is met.
- remove the blade by pulling it. To refit
To refit the wiper blade, proceed in
reverse order to removal. Make sure
that the blade is correctly locked in
position.
 In frosty weather, makesure that the wiper
blades are not stuck by
ice (to avoid the risk of
the wiper motor overheating).
 Check the condition of the wiper blades.
Replace the wiper blades as
soon as they begin to lose
efficiency: approximately once
a year.
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TOWING: breakdown
Press the Start/Stop button twice in
succession once towing is finished
(risk of running down the battery).
Furthermore, it is essential to
respect the towing regulations
defined in the legislation of the
country concerned and, if your
vehicle is the towing vehicle, do not
exceed the towing weight of your
vehicle. Contact your RENAULT
Dealer.Towing procedure
Before any towing, check that the
steering column is not locked.
If it is not locked, insert the
RENAULT card into the reader and
press the start/stop button for five
seconds without pressing on the
pedals. The steering column
unlocks, the vehicle accessory
functions are supplied with power
and you can use the lights (stop
lights, directional indicator lights,
etc.): the vehicle must have its lights
on at night.
Do not remove the RENAULT card
from the reader at any point when
the vehicle is being towed.
Towing a vehicle with
automatic transmission: special
information
Engine switched off: The gearbox is
no longer lubricated. It is preferable
to tow this type of vehicle on a
trailer or tow it with the front
wheels off the ground.
Under exceptional circumstances ,
you may tow the vehicle with all
four wheels on the ground, only
going forward, with the gear lever in
the N position, and for a distance
not exceeding 30 miles (50 km).
If the lever is stuck at P,
even though you are
depressing the brake
pedal, the lever can be
released manually.
To do this, unclip the upper
section of the cover at the base of
the lever.
Press simultaneously on the mark
on the gaiter and the unlocking
button on the lever.
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TOWING: breakdown (continued)
Only use the front 1and rear 4
towing points (never use the drive
shafts). These towing points may
only be used for towing: never use
them for lifting the vehicle directly
or indirectly.Access to towing rings
Unclip cover 2or 5.
Screw in towing hitch 3fully, as
much as possible by hand at first,
then finish by tightening it using the
wheelbrace.
Towing hitch 3and the wheelbrace
are located under the luggage
compartment carpet in the tool kit
(see Tool kit in section 5).
When the engine is
stopped, steering and
braking assistance are not
operational. - RENAULT specifies the
use of a rigid towing bar. If
a rope or cable is used
(where the law allows
this), the vehicle being towed must
be able to brake.
- A vehicle must not be towed if it is not fit to be driven.
- Do not accelerate or brake suddenly when towing, as this
may result in damage being caused
to the vehicle.
- When towing a vehicle, do not exceed 15 mph (25 km/h).
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TOWING (attachments)
Permissible nose weight, maximum
permissible towing weight, braked
and unbraked:refer to the
information on Weights in Section 6.
Refer to the manufacturer’s
instructions for information on
how to fit and use the roof rack bar.
Please keep these instructions with
the rest of the vehicle
documentation.
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OPERATING FAULTSThe following advice will enable you to carry out quick, temporary repai\
rs. For safety reasons you should always contact
a RENAULT Dealer as soon as possible.
Using the RENAULT card CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION
 The RENAULT card does not unlockand lock the doors. Vehicle located in a high
electromagnetic radiation zone.
Discharged battery. Use the emergency key (refer to the
Emergency key information in
Section 1).
Use of equipment operating on the
same frequency as the card (mobile
phones, etc.). Stop using the equipment or use the
emergency key (refer to the Emergency
key information in Section 1).
Card battery is flat. Replace the battery.
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OPERATING FAULTS (continued)
When the starter is activated CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION
 There is no response, the indicator lights fail to light up and the starter
does not turn. Battery lead disconnected or terminals
oxidised.
Check battery terminals: scrape and
clean if oxidised and re-tighten.
Discharged battery. Connect another battery to the faulty battery.
Battery unserviceable. Replace battery. Do not push the vehicle if the steering
column is locked.
 Warning light bulbs go dim and starter turns very slowly. Battery terminals not tight, battery
terminals oxidised. Check battery terminals: scrape and
clean if oxidised and re-tighten.
Discharged battery. Connect another battery to the faulty battery.
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