section 1 RENAULT MEGANE 2005 X84 / 2.G Owner's Manual

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INSTRUMENT PANEL (continued)
The presence and operation of the indicator lights described below depen\
d on the vehicle equipment and country.
4àOil pressure indicator
light
It comes on when the
engine is started then goes out
after a few seconds. If it comes on when the vehicle is
being driven, accompanied by the
ûwarning light and a beep, it
is essential to stop and switch off
the ignition.
Check the oil level. If the level is
normal, there is another reason
for the warning light being lit.
Contact a RENAULT Dealer.
úBattery charge
indicator light
This comes on when the engine is
started then goes out as soon as
the engine is running.
If it comes on when the vehicle is
being driven, and is accompanied
by the
ûwarning light and a
beep, it indicates that the
electrical circuit is overcharged
or undercharged.
Stop and have the circuit checked. 4
dHandbrake on and brake
circuit fault warning
light
If this comes on when the vehicle is
being driven and is accompanied
by the
ûwarning light and
a
beep, it indicates that the fluid
level in the circuit is low or that
there is a braking system fault.
Stop as soon as traffic conditions
allow and contact a RENAULT
Dealer.
5 Fuel gauge
6
ìSpeed limiter and cruise
control indicator light
To understand how this
operates, see the information on
the Cruise control and Speed
limiter in Section 2.
Particle filter indicator
light
See Special features of
diesel vehicles with particle filter
in Section 2.
6 Low fuel level indicator
light
It goes out several seconds
after the engine is started.
If it lights up or remains lit, fill
up with fuel as soon as possible.
7
ûUrgent stop warning
light
It goes out as soon as the
engine starts.
It lights up with other warning
lights and/or a message, and is
accompanied by a beep.
It indicates that it is essential to
stop immediately (as soon as
traffic conditions allow).
8
êEngine immobiliser
system warning light
Refer to the information
on the engine immobiliser in
Section 1.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL (continued)
The presence and operation of the indicator lights described below depen\
d on the vehicle equipment and country.
1 Rev counter
(scale × 1000)
xAnti-lock braking system
(ABS) indicator light
This comes on when the
engine is started then goes out.
If it comes on when you are
driving, it indicates a fault in the
anti-lock braking system (ABS).
Braking will then be as normal,
without the ABS system.
Contact your RENAULT Dealer as
soon as possible.
åAirbag warning light
This lights up when the
engine is started and goes
out after a few seconds.
If it does not light up when the
ignition is switched on, or comes
on when the engine is running,
there is a fault in the system.
Consult your RENAULT Dealer as
soon as possible. 1
äToxic Fume Filter
System Warning Light
For vehicles equipped
with this option, the light comes
on when the ignition is switched
on then goes out.
 If it lights up continuously, contact 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
emission control, fuel economy
and driving in Section 2.
cLeft-hand direction
indicator light 1
üElectronic Stability
Program (ESP) and
traction control system
(ASR) indicator light.
There are several reasons for the
warning light coming on: see
Electronic Stability Program
(ESP) and Traction control system
(ASR) in Section 2.
îSpeed limiter and cruise
control indicator light
To understand how this
operates, see the information on
the Cruise control and Speed
limiter in Section 2.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL (continued)
The presence and operation of the indicator lights described below depen\
d on the vehicle equipment and country.
2 Information display
Engine oil level low warning
When starting the engine, the
display shows the engine oil
minimum level warning for 30
seconds. Refer to the information
on the Engine Oil Level in
Section 4.
Trip computer
After 30 seconds, the display will
switch to display the trip
computer: see Trip computer
information in Section 1. Other information displayed is:
- multimedia information, status
of the opening elements and the
tyre pressures (see Tyre Pressure
Monitor in Section 2) in area D4;
- the temperature in area D2;
- the time in area D3.
3 Automatic transmission display ;
this indicates the gear engaged
(depending on vehicle).
Speedometer (mph or km/h)
Overspeed buzzer
Depending on the vehicle, a
buzzer sounds for approximately
10 seconds every 40 seconds, as
long as the vehicle is travelling in
excess of 72 mph (120 km/h). 4úBattery charge indicator
light
This comes on when the engine is
started then goes out as soon as
the engine is running.
If it comes on when the vehicle is
being driven, and is accompanied
by the
ûwarning light and a
beep, it indicates that the
electrical circuit is overcharged
or undercharged.
Stop and have the circuit
checked.
éPreheating indicator
light (diesel version)
With the ignition switched
on , this light should come on; it
indicates that the heater plugs are
operating.
It goes out when preheating is
finished and the engine can start.
bRight-hand direction
indicator light
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INSTRUMENT PANEL (continued)
The presence and operation of the indicator lights described below depen\
d on the vehicle equipment and country.
4çDriver’s seat belt
reminder warning light
It remains lit when the engine is
started, then when the car
reaches a speed of approximately
6 mph (10 km/h), it flashes and a
beep sounds for about 90
seconds.
dHandbrake on and brake
circuit fault warning
light
If this comes on when the vehicle
is being driven and is
accompanied by the
û
warning lightand a beep, it
indicates that the fluid level in
the circuit is low or that there is a
braking system fault. Stop as soon
as traffic conditions allow and
contact a RENAULT Dealer. 4
àOil pressure indicator
light
It comes on when the
engine is started then goes out
after a few seconds. If it comes on when the vehicle is
being driven, accompanied by the
ûwarning light and a beep, it
is essential to stop and switch off
the ignition.
Check the oil level. If the level is
normal, there is another reason
for the warning light being lit.
Contact a RENAULT Dealer.
5 Fuel gauge
6
îLPG mode operating
indicator
Refer to the specific
document for LPG vehicles.
Particle filter indicator
light
See Special features of diesel
vehicles with particle filter in
Section 2.
6ãPassenger airbag OFF
This warning light comes
on for several seconds
after the engine is started when
the front passenger airbags are
deactivated (depending on
vehicle).
Low fuel level warning
lightIt goes out several seconds
after the engine is started.
If it lights up or remains lit, fill
up with fuel as soon as possible.
7
ûUrgent stop warning
light
It goes out as soon as the
engine starts.
It lights up with other warning
lights and/or a message, and is
accompanied by a beep.
It indicates that it is essential to
stop as soon as traffic conditions
allow.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL (continued)
The presence and operation of the indicator lights described below depend\
on the vehicle equipment and country.
8êEngine immobiliser
indicator light
Refer to the information
on the engine immobiliser in
Section 1.
9 Warning light
This lights up when the engine is
started and goes out after a few
seconds. It can light up with
other warning lights or messages
on the instrument panel.
If it comes on when the vehicle
is being driven, it is advisable to
visit your RENAULT Dealer as
soon as possible.
10 Coolant temperature indicator
In normal use, the needle should
be outside area a. Under severe
conditions, the needle may enter
this area. This is not serious
unless the
ûwarning light
comes on, accompanied by a
message on the instrument panel
and a beep.
11gFront fog light indicator
light
fRear fog light indicator
light
kDipped beam headlights
warning light
áMain beam headlight
indicator light
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TRIP COMPUTER AND WARNING SYSTEM (continued)
Examples of selections Interpreting the display selectedd) Cruise Control/Speed Limiter programmed speed (depending on vehicle)
See see information on Speed Limiter and Cruise Control in Section 2.
e) Computer log Successive display:
- of information messages (depending on vehicle: heated seats, automaticheadlight illumination, etc.),
- of operating fault messages (check the injection system, etc.).
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TRIP COMPUTER AND WARNING SYSTEM (continued)
Examples of fault messages
Message Display
Instrument panel variant 2 Interpretation of messages
"ESP/ASR deactivated"
ASR traction control deactivated (see information on traction control \
in
section 2) and ESP, electronic stability program (see “electronic stability
program: ESP with understeer control” paragraph in section 2).
"No tyre sensor" or "Tyre sensor out of order"
Sensor fault on the missing wheel in zone Aof the display: this is displayed, for
example, when the emergency spare wheel is fitted on the vehicle (see T\
yre
pressure monitor in Section 2).
"Check tyre pressure"
Wheel inflation fault (underinflation) indicated on the multifunction \
display or
in zone Aon the information display; adjust the pressure as soon as possible.
"Bleed diesel filter" or "Check diesel filter"
Indicates that there is water present in the diesel fuel.
Consult your RENAULT Dealer as soon as possible.
Message Display
Instrument panel variant 1
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TRIP COMPUTER AND WARNING SYSTEM (continued)
Examples of fault messages
Message Display
Instrument panel variant 1 Message Display
Instrument panel variant 2 Interpretation of messages
"Check gearbox"
Indicates that a fault has occurred in the gearbox, contact your RENAULT
Dealer as soon as possible.
"Card not detected"
The Hands-Free RENAULT card is not in the detection zone, or the vehicle has
not been able to detect it. Insert it in the reader, if the fault persists contact your
RENAULT Dealer.
"Change card battery"
Your RENAULT card battery has a service life of approximately two years.
This message appears when the battery begins to run flat (refer to RENA\
ULT
card: batteries in Section 5).
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Do not mix even small
volumes of petrol with
diesel.
Never
press the metal valve
with your fingers.
Do not wash the filler area
with a high-pressure washer.
FUEL TANK
Capacity of the fuel tank: 60 litres
approximately.
To open flap A, place your finger in
recess Bthen pull the flap.
The fuel anti-return system (metal
valve) Cis built into the filler pipe.
For details on filling the fuel tank,
refer to the information on filling
with fuel.
Fuel grade
Use a high grade fuel that complies
with the standards currently in force
in each country.
Petrol versions
It is essential to use unleaded petrol.
The octane rating (RON) must
conform with the information given
on the label inside fuel filler flap A.
Refer to Section 6 for information on
“Engine specifications”.
Diesel versions
It is essential to use diesel fuel that
conforms with the information
given on the label inside fuel filler
flap A.
Make sure that no water
accidentally enters the fuel tank
during filling. The shut-off system
and its surrounding area must be
dust-free.
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Section 2: Driving
(Advice on use relating to fuel economy and the environment)
Running in ........................................................................\
.................................................................................................2.02
Starting and stopping the engine
........................................................................\
.............................................2.03 ➟2.05
Special features of petrol versions
........................................................................\
....................................................... .2.06
Special features of diesel versions
........................................................................\
....................................................... .2.07
Special features of diesel versions with particle filter
........................................................................\
.....................2.08
Gear lever
........................................................................\
....................................................... ............................................2.09
Handbrake
........................................................................\
....................................................... ...........................................2.10
Power assisted steering
........................................................................\
....................................................... .....................2.10
Advice on emission control and fuel economy
........................................................................\
....................2.11 ➟2.13
Environment
........................................................................\
....................................................... ....................................... 2.14
Tyre pressure monitor
........................................................................\
....................................................... .........2.15 ➟2.18
Electronic Stability Program: ESP
........................................................................\
....................................................... ..2.19
Traction control: ASR
........................................................................\
....................................................... ............2.20 - 2.21
Anti-lock Braking System: ABS
........................................................................\
.................................................2.22 - 2.23
Emergency brake assist
........................................................................\
....................................................... .....................2.24
Speed Limiter
........................................................................\
....................................................... ........................2.25 ➟2.27
Cruise control
........................................................................\
....................................................... ........................2.28 ➟2.31
Parking proximity sensor
........................................................................\
....................................................... ......2.32 - 2.33
Automatic transmission
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....................................................... ......2.34 ➟2.37
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