RENAULT MEGANE 2016 X95 / 3.G Owners Manual

3.33
ASHTRAY/CIGAR LIGHTER/ACCESSORIES SOCKET
1
Cigarette lighter 1
With the ignition on, push in cigar
lighter 1, it will spring back with a click
when it is ready. Pull it out to use. After
use, replace it without pushing it all the
way in.
1
Accessories sockets
You can use the one of sockets 1.
They are provided for connecting ac-
cessories approved by our Technical
Department.
Connect accessories with
a maximum power of
120 watts (12 V) only.
When several accessory
sockets are used at the same time,
the total power of the connected
accessories must not exceed
180 watts.
Fire hazard.
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1
If your vehicle is not fitted with a
cigar lighter and an ashtray, these
can be obtained from an authorised
dealer.
Ashtray 3
It can be housed in either position 2.
To open, lift the cover. To empty, pull the
ashtray towards you and it will be re-
leased from its housing 2.
2

3.34
Central headrest B storage
position
Press the button 1 and lower the head-
rest completely.
When the headrest is set at the
lowest position, this is for storage
only. It should not be in this position
when a seat is occupied.
REAR HEADRESTS
Position for using the central
headrest A
Raise the headrest as far as possible to
use it in the high position. Check that it
is correctly locked.
The headrest is a safety
component; check that it is
fitted and in the correct po-
sition. The top of the head-
rest should be as close as possible
to the top of the head.
A
B
1
To remove a headrest
Raise the headrest as far as it will go,
then press button 1 and remove the
headrest.
To refit a headrest
Insert the rods in the holes, press the
button 1 and lower the headrest. Check
that it is locked correctly.

3.35
To replace the seatback, proceed in
the reverse order to removal.
Refit the seatback and click it back into
place.
REAR BENCH SEAT
For safety reasons, carry
out any adjustments when
the vehicle is not being
driven.
When moving the rear
seats, ensure that nothing
obstructs the anchorage
points (passenger’s arm or
leg, a pet, gravel, cloth, toys, etc.).
A
1
The configuration of the
two-seat bench with the
small seatback B pulled
down, does not allow the
central seat to be used as it would
be impossible to buckle the seat belt
(belt buckles inaccessible).
When refitting the seat-
back, make sure it is cor-
rectly locked in place.
If seat covers are fitted ,
make sure these do not prevent the
seatback latch from locking in.
Make sure that the seat belts are
positioned correctly.
Reposition the headrests.
To manually fold down the
seatbacks
Ensure that the front seats are far
enough forward.
Place seat belt in hook 2 to avoid dam-
aging it.
Pull the control 1 and lower the seat-
back A.
B
2

3.36
TAILGATE
To open
Press button 1 and lift the tailgate.
To close
Lower the tailgate using the handles 2
inside the tailgate to help you.
1
Opening manually from
inside the vehicle
Special note:
If it is impossible to unlock the tailgate,
it can be done from inside.
– access the luggage compartment by folding forward the seatback(s) of
the rear bench seat,
– insert a pencil or similar object in cavity 3 and slide the unit as shown
in the illustration,
– push the tailgate to open it.
2
3
The attaching of any carry-
ing device (bike rack, lug-
gage box, etc.) resting on
the luggage compartment
lid is prohibited. To install a carrying
device on your vehicle, contact an
Approved Dealer.

3.37
Removal
Unhook the two cords 1 (tailgate side).
Do not place any objects,
especially heavy or hard
objects, on the parcel shelf.
These may pose a risk to
the vehicle occupants if the driver
has to brake suddenly or if the vehi-
cle is involved in an accident.
Lift rear parcel shelf 2 slightly and pull it
towards you.
To refit it, proceed in reverse order to
removal.
REAR PARCEL SHELF
1
2

3.38
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT STORAGE
Always place objects being trans-
ported so that the heaviest items
are resting against the back of the
rear bench seat.
2
Storage under the carpet
To gain access to this, lift the boot
carpet 1 using the tab 2.
3
1
Always position the heaviest items directly on the floor. Use the lashing
points 4 on the boot floor, if these are fitted to the vehicle. The luggage
should be loaded in such a way that no items will be thrown forward and \
strike the occupants if the driver has to brake suddenly. Fasten the rear
seat belts, even if the seats are not occupied.
4
Anchorage points
Attachment points 4
If your vehicle is not equipped with
anchorage points, you can get them
from an authorised dealer.
Bag hooks 3
Maximum weight per hook: 5 kg.

3.39
TRANSPORTING OBJECTS IN THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
Always position the objects transported
so that the largest surface is against:
– The rear bench seatback for normal loads (example A).
– The front seatbacks with the rear
seatbacks folded down, as is the case
for maximum loads (example B).
If you have to place objects on the folded
seatback, it is necessary that you lower
the headrests before folding the seat-
back so that it can be folded as flat as
possible against the seat.
B
A1
Always position the heavi-
est items directly on the
floor. Use the lashing
points 1 on the boot floor, if
these are fitted to the vehicle. The
luggage should be loaded in such a
way that no items will be thrown for-
ward and strike the occupants if the
driver has to brake suddenly. Fasten
the rear seat belts, even if the seats
are not occupied.
B

3.40
Permissible nose weight, maxi-
mum permissible towing weight,
braked and unbraked: refer to
the information on “Weights” in
Section 6.
Choice and fitting of towing
equipment
Maximum weight of towing equip-
ment: 36 kg
For fitting and conditions of use,
refer to the equipment’s fitting in-
structions.
Please keep these instructions with
the rest of the vehicle documenta-
tion.
TRANSPORTING OBJECTS towbar
A
A: 895 mm.
If the towbar ball obscures the regis-
tration plate or the rear fog lights, it
should be removed when not in use.
In all cases, comply with local leg-
islation.

3.41
ROOF BARS
Access to the mounting
points
Open the doors to access the mount-
ing points 1.For information on the range of
equipment adapted to your vehi-
cle, we advise you to consult an ap-
proved Dealer.
Refer to the fitting instructions for in-
formation on how to fit roof bars and
conditions of use.
Please keep these instructions with
the rest of the vehicle documenta-
tion.
Maximum permissible load on
roof rack: refer to the information
on “Weights” in Section 6.
1
1
If original roof bars, ap-
proved by our Technical
Department, are supplied
with screws, only use these
screws for attaching the roof bars to
the vehicle.
Precautions during use
Handling the tailgate
Before handling the tailgate, check the
objects and/or accessories (bike rack,
roof box, etc.) fitted to the roof bars:
these must be correctly positioned and
secured, so as not to hinder the opera-
tion of the tailgate.
The attaching of any carry-
ing device (bike rack, lug-
gage box, etc.) resting on
the luggage compartment
lid is prohibited. To install a carrying
device on your vehicle, contact an
Approved Dealer.

3.42
MULTIMEDIA EQUIPMENT (1/2)
Using the telephone
We remind you of the need
to conform to the legislation
in force concerning the use
of such equipment.
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Hands-free telephone
integrated control
For equipped vehicles, use the steering
wheel controls 3.
Multimedia systems
1 Multimedia touchscreen display;
2 Steering column controls;
3 Steering wheel controls;
4 Microphone.
1
3
Refer to the equipment instructions
for information on how to operate
this equipment.
2