ECO mode RENAULT MEGANE 2005 X84 / 2.G Owners Manual

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Welcome to your new RENAULT
This Driver’s Handbookcontains the information necessary:
• to enable you to get the best out of your RENAULT and to benefit from the latest technical developments that are incorporated into your vehicle.
 to ensure that it always gives the best performance by following the sim\
ple but comprehensive advice concerning regular maintenance.
 to enable you to deal quickly with minor faults that do not require sp\
ecialist attention.
It is well worth taking a few minutes to read this handbook to familiari\
se yourself with the information and guidelines it
contains about the vehicle and its innovative features. If certain point\
s are still unclear, the technicians at your local
RENAULT Dealer will be only too pleased to provide you with any additional inf\
ormation you may require.
The following symbol will help you when reading this handbook:
To indicate a hazard, danger or safety recommendation.
The descriptions of the models given in this handbook are based on the t\
echnical specifications at the time of writing.
This handbook covers all items of equipment (both standard and optional) available for these models but whether or not
these are fitted to the vehicle depends on the version, the options sele\
cted and the country where the vehicle is sold.
This handbook may also contain information about fittings to be introduc\
ed later in the model year.
Enjoy driving your new RENAULT.
Copying or translation, in part or in full, is forbidden unless prior wr\
itten permission has been obtained from RENAULT, 92100 Billancourt 2005.
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Driver’s responsibility
Never leave your vehicle
with the RENAULT card
inside and never leave a
child (or a pet) unsupervised.
There is a risk that they could start
the engine or operate electrical
equipment (electric windows) and
trap part of their body (neck, arms,
hands, etc.). Risk of serious injury.
HANDS-FREE RENAULT CARD: use (continued)
Locking the doors and luggage
compartment
Holding the RENAULT card and with
the doors and luggage compartment
closed, press button 4located on one
of the handles 2or button 5on the
luggage compartment.
The side indicator lights and hazard
warning lights flash twice to
indicate that the doors have locked.
Note: the RENAULT card must be
within the vehicle’s access zone for
locking with the buttons to be
possible. If a door or the luggage compartment
is open or not properly shut, or if a
RENAULT card is present in the
reader, the doors or luggage
compartment lock then quickly
unlock and the hazard warning
lights and indicator lights do not
flash.If you wish to check that the doors
are locked after locking with the
RENAULT card or the buttons on the
handles, you have approximately
three
seconds to try the door
handles without unlocking them.
After this delay, the Hands-Free
mode is activated once again and
any movement of the handle will
unlock the doors.
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The door lock/unlocking control
from the inside 4is deactivated
when the vehicle is used with the
RENAULT card in the restricted
use mode.
It is only possible to restrict the use
of one RENAULT card at a time.
When using a RENAULT card in
the restricted use mode, the second
card retains all of its functions.
RENAULT CARD IN RESTRICTED MODE
The RENAULT card in restricted
mode will only unlock the driver’s
door and the fuel filler flap and start
the engine (the passenger storage
compartment and the luggage
compartment remain locked).
To cancel restricted mode, start the
vehicle with the RENAULT card in
non-restricted mode.
RENAULT card restricted use(depending on vehicle)
In certain situations (when the
vehicle is in the hands of a third
person: valet parking, repair agent,
etc.) you may wish to restrict the
operation of the RENAULT card.
Obtain two cards. Insert one card in
card reader 3then press buttons 1
and 2on the second card at the same
time. The vehicle will be locked
then the driver’s door will be
unlocked.
The RENAULT card inserted in the
card reader switches to restricted
mode.
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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 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
toggle depending on the trip
computer: refer to the information
on the Trip computer in Section 1. 3
Door/luggage compartment
warning light or multifunction
display (depending on vehicle)
q
Doors/luggage
compartment warning light Shows when an opening
element is open or not closed
properly.
OR
Multifunction display
This indicates when an opening
element is open or not closed
properly, as well as the tyre
pressures (see Tyre pressure
monitor in Section 2) and the gear
selected (for vehicles with an
automatic transmission). 4
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).
îLPG mode operating
indicator
Refer to the specific
document for LPG vehicles.
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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ADVICE ON FUEL ECONOMY AND DRIVING
Maintenance
It should be noted that failure to
respect anti-pollution standards
may lead to legal action being taken
against the vehicle owner. In
addition, replacing engine, fuel
supply system and exhaust
components with parts other than
those originally recommended by
the manufacturer may alter your
vehicle so that it no longer complies
with anti-pollution standards.
Have your vehicle checked and
adjusted by your RENAULT Dealer
in accordance with the instructions
in the vehicle’s Warranty and
Services booklet.
Your RENAULT Dealer has all the
equipment necessary for ensuring
that your vehicle is maintained to its
original standard.
Engine adjustments
• ignition: this does not require
adjustment.
plugs: for optimum fuel
economy, efficiency and
performance the specifications laid
down by our Design Department
must be strictly applied.
If the spark plugs have to be
changed, use the make, type and
gap specified for your vehicle’s
engine. Contact your Renault
Dealer for this information.
this does not require
adjustment.
A clogged
cartridge hinders performance and
must be replaced.
RENAULT is actively striving to
reduce pollutant exhaust gas
emissions and to save energy.
By virtue of its design, moderate fuel
consumption and initial settings,
your RENAULT conforms to current
anti-pollution standards. Technical
design, however, cannot achieve all.
The fuel consumption of your
vehicle and the level of pollutant
exhaust gas emissions are also your
responsibility. Make sure that your
vehicle is maintained and used
correctly.
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ADVICE ON EMISSION CONTROL, FUEL ECONOMY AND DRIVING (continued)
Driving
miles until the engine reaches its
normal operating temperature,
rather than let it warm up while
the vehicle is stationary.

drive with a “light right foot”.
Exhaust gas monitoring system
The exhaust gas monitoring system
will detect any malfunctioning of
the vehicle’s exhaust gas anti-
pollution system.
If this system malfunctions, toxic
substances may be released into the
atmosphere or damage may occur.
äThis instrument panel
warning light shows any
system faults:
This comes on when the ignition is
switched on and goes out after three
seconds.
- If it comes on 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.
suitably anticipating an obstacle
or bend and then simply releasing
the accelerator pedal.

intermediate gears.
Always use the highest gear
possible without labouring the
engine.
On versions with automatic
transmissions, it is preferable to
keep the gear lever in position D.
speed up a hill, accelerate no more
than you would on level ground.
Keep your foot in the same
position on the accelerator pedal.
accelerating before switching off
are superfluous actions in modern
vehicles.
Do not drive through
floods if the water is
above the lower edge of
the wheels.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (continued)Driving in manual mode
With the selector lever in position D,
move the lever to the left.
Pushing the lever repeatedly allows
you to change gears manually.
- to move down through the gears, push the lever backwards.
- to move up through the gears, push the lever forwards.
The gear selected is displayed on the
instrument panel. Special cases
Under certain driving conditions
(e.g.: engine protection, with
electronic stability program (ESP)
operational: etc.) the “automatic
system” may change gear
automatically.
Likewise, to prevent “incorrect
manoeuvres”, a gear change may be
refused by the “automatic system”:
in this case the gear display flashes
for a few seconds as a warning.
How to drive as economically as
possible
Leave the selector in position
Don
the open road, depress the
accelerator pedal slightly to ensure
automatic gear changes at
comparatively low engine speeds.
Accelerating and overtaking
Depress the accelerator pedal
briskly and fully (so that it goes
beyond the kickdown point).
This will enable you to change
down to the optimal gear within the
engine range.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (continued)Parking the vehicle
When the vehicle is stationary,
keeping your foot on the brake
pedal, move the lever to position P
(park): the gearbox is in neutral and
the drive wheels are mechanically
locked by the transmission.
Engage the handbrake.
Special circumstances
- If the bends and hills on the road
do not allow you to stay in
automatic mode (e.g.: in the
mountains), we recommend that
you change to manual mode.
This will prevent the automatic
transmission from changing gears
repeatedly when climbing, and
permit engine braking on long
descents.
- To prevent the engine stalling in
cold weather, start the engine and
wait a few seconds before shifting
the selector lever from position P
or Nand engaging it in Dor R.
- Vehicles not fitted with traction
control: on a slippery surface or
surface with a low level of
adhesion, change to manual mode
and select second gear (or even
third) before starting the engine to
avoid wheelspin when starting.
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CLIMATE CONTROL (continued)
Ambient temperature (automatic
mode)
The climate control system
guarantees comfort in the passenger
compartment and good visibility
(except in the event of extreme
conditions), while optimising
consumption.
This is the recommended mode of
use. Only the temperature and the
AUTO symbol are displayed
Functions managed in automatic
mode are not displayed.- press button
7to increase the
temperature,
- press button 4to decrease the
temperature.
Note: the minimum and maximum
settings “15 °C” and “27 °C” allow
the system to produce a maximum
amount of cold or warm air,
regardless of the ambient
conditions.
In automatic mode (AUTO
indicator light on the display is
lit), all air conditioning functions
are controlled by the system.
When you modify certain
functions the AUTO indicator
light goes out. Only the modified
function is not controlled by the
system.
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