esc RENAULT MEGANE 2017 4.G User Guide

2.32
Electronic stability control
ESC with understeer control
and traction control
Electronic stability control ESC
This system helps you to keep control
of the vehicle in critical driving condi-
tions (avoiding an obstacle, loss of grip
on a bend, etc.).
Operating principle
A sensor in the steering wheel detects
the direction selected by the driver.
Other sensors throughout the vehicle
measure the actual direction.
The system compares driver input to
the actual trajectory of the vehicle and
corrects the trajectory if necessary by
controlling the braking of certain wheels
and/or engine power. In the event that
the system is engaged, indicator light
 flashes on the instrument panel.Understeer control
This system optimises the action of the
ESC in the case of pronounced under-
steer (loss of front axle road holding).
Traction control
This system helps to limit wheelspin of
the drive wheels and to control the ve-
hicle when pulling away accelerating or
decelerating.
Operating principle
Using the wheel sensors, the system
measures and compares the speed of
the drive wheels at all times and slows
down their over-rotation. If a wheel is
starting to slip, the system brakes au-
tomatically until the drive supplied be-
comes compatible with the level of grip
under the wheel again.
The system also adjusts the engine
speed to the grip available under the
wheels, independently of the pressure
exerted on the accelerator pedal.
Operating faults
When the system detects an operat-
ing fault the message “Check ESC” and
warning light
© and  appear
on the instrument panel.
In this case, the ESC and traction con-
trol system are deactivated. Consult an
authorised dealer.
DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS (3/10)

2.64
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (4/7)
Exceeding the cruising speed
The cruising speed may be exceeded
at any time by depressing the accelera-
tor pedal.
When exceeding this speed, the crui-
sing speed and the following bars are
shown in red, and the cruising speed
flashes on the instrument panel: the
distance control function is no longer
active.
Then, release the accelerator: cruise
and distance control will automatically
reactivate unless the function has been
set to standby.
Putting the function on
standby
The function is set to standby if:
– you press switch 4 (O);
– you depress the brake pedal;
– you depress the clutch pedal;
– you use the gear lever;
– the vehicle speed is lower than 25 mph (40 km/h) or over 100 mph
(160 km/h);
– the engine speed is too low or too high;
– certain driver correction devices and aids are triggered (ABS, ESC, etc.)
In the latter three cases, the message
“Adaptive cruise Adaptive cruise” is dis-
played on the instrument panel when
the function is set to standby.
Standby is confirmed by the display of
the cruising speed in grey and the mes-
sage “Adaptive cruise ctrl”. Returning to the cruising speed
If a speed is stored, it can be recalled,
once you are sure that the road con-
ditions are suitable (traffic, road sur-
face, weather conditions, etc.). Press
switch
3 (R) if the vehicle speed is
above around 30 mph (50 km/h).
When the stored speed is recalled,
activation of the cruise control is con-
firmed by the illumination of the cruis-
ing speed in green, along with the mes-
sage “Adaptive cruise ctrl”.
When the cruise control is set to
standby, pressing switch 2, side a (+),
reactivates the cruise control function
without taking into account the stored
speed: it is the speed at which the vehi-
cle is moving that is taken into account.
2
a
b
3
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3.19
Operating faults
As a general rule, contact your ap-
proved dealer in the event of an oper-
ating fault.
– Reduction in de-icing, demisting or air conditioning performance.
This may be caused by the passen-
ger compartment filter cartridge be-
coming clogged.
– No cold air is being produced .
Check that the controls are set cor-
rectly and that the fuses are sound.
Otherwise, switch off the system.
Presence of water under the
vehicle
After prolonged use of the air condi-
tioning system, it is normal for water
to be present under the vehicle. This is
caused by condensation.
AIR CONDITIONING: information and advice on use
Do not open the refriger-
ant fluid circuit. The fluid
may damage eyes or skin.
Fuel consumption
You will normally notice an increase in
fuel consumption (especially in town)
when the air conditioning is operating.
For vehicles fitted with air conditioning
with no automatic mode, switch off the
system when it is not required.
Advice for reducing consumption
and helping to preserve the environ-
ment
Drive with the air vents open and the
windows closed.
If the vehicle has been parked in the
sun, open the doors for a few moments
to let the hot air escape before starting
the engine.
Advice on use
In some situations, (air conditioning
off, air recirculation activated, ventila-
tion speed at zero or low, etc.) you may
notice that condensation starts to form
on the windows and windscreen.
If there is condensation, use the “Clear
View” function to remove it, then use
the air conditioning in automatic mode
to stop it forming again.
Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Document
for your vehicle for the inspection fre-
quency.
Do not add anything to the
vehicle’s ventilation circuit
(for example, to remove
bad odours).
There is a risk of damage or of
fire.

3.22
ELECTRIC WINDOWS (2/2)
Operating faults
In case of a fault when closing a
window, the system reverts to normal
mode: pull the switch as many times as
necessary until the window closes com-
pletely, hold the switch (still on the clo-
sing side) for around one second, then
completely lower then raise the window
to reset the system.
If necessary, contact an approved
Dealer.
When closing the windows,
ensure that no part of the
body (arm, hand, etc.) is
protruding from the vehicle.
Risk of serious injury.
One-touch mode
This mode works in addition to the ope-
ration of the electric windows described
previously.
Briefly press or pull the window switch
fully: the window is fully lowered or
raised. Pressing the switch again stops
the window moving.
Note: if the window detects resistance
when closing (e.g.: branch of a tree,
etc.) it stops and then lowers again by a
few centimetres.
Remote control window closing
(vehicles with 4 one-touch electric win-
dows).
When you lock the doors from the out-
side, press the locking button on the
RENAULTcard twice in quick suc-
cession, or on the driver’s door in
hands-free mode, and all the windows
will close automatically (and, depend-
ing on the vehicle, the sunroof).
It is recommended that the user only
operates the system when the vehi-
cle can be seen clearly and no one is
inside.
7
Manual window winder
controls
Turn the handle 7.

3.30
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT STORAGE SPACE AND FITTINGS (2/4)
Central storage
compartment 4
A sliding system 5 holds maintains the
cups.
Central storage
compartment 3 Cup holders
6
When turning corners,
accelerating or braking,
ensure that the recepta-
cle being held by the cup
holder is not dislodged.
There is a risk of burning if hot liquid
escapes.
Ensure that no hard, heavy
or pointed objects are
placed in the “open” stor-
age compartments in such
a way that they may fall onto pas-
sengers during sudden turning or
braking.
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5
3
3
6
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3.32
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT STORAGE SPACE AND FITTINGS (4/4)
Rear door storage
compartment 11
11
Front seat storage pockets 12
Rear central storage
compartment 13
12
Rear armrest with cup holder
Lower armrest 14.
14
Ensure that no hard, heavy
or pointed objects are
placed in the “open” sto-
rage compartments in such
a way that they may fall onto pas-
sengers during sudden turning or
braking.When turning corners,
accelerating or braking,
ensure that the recepta-
cle being held by the cup
holder is not dislodged.
There is a risk of burning if hot
liquid escapes.
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4.5
ENGINE OIL LEVEL: topping up, filling (1/3)
Topping up/Filling
The vehicle must be parked on level
ground and the engine should be cold
(for instance, before the engine is
started up for the first time in the day).– Unscrew cap
1;
– top up the level (as a guide, the ca- pacity between the minimum and
maximum reading on the dipstick 2
is between 1.5 and 2 litres, depend-
ing on the engine);
– wait for approximately 20 minutes to allow the oil to flow into the engine;
– check the level using the dipstick 2
(as described above).
Once the operation has been com-
pleted, ensure that the dipstick is
pushed in as far as it will go or that
the “cap-type dipstick” is completely
screwed in.
Do not exceed the max level and
do not forget to refit cap 1 and dip-
stick 2.
1
1
2
Before performing any
action in the engine com-
partment, the ignition must
be switched off (please see
the information on “Starting, stop-
ping the engine” in Section 2).
1
2
In order to prevent splashing, it is
recommended that a funnel be used
when topping up/filling the oil.
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4.10
LEVELS (3/3)/FILTERS
Windscreen washer reservoir
Topping up
With the engine switched off, open
cap 3, fill until you can see the fluid,
then refit the cap.
Note: Regularly check the reservoir
level by topping up the liquid before
taking a trip. Liquid
Windscreen washer fluid. In winter, use
anti-freeze product. Use products rec-
ommended by an authorised dealer.
Note: Do not use pure water (risk of
damage to the priming pump, limescale
building up on the pump and the jets).
Jets
To adjust the windscreen washer jets,
please consult an authorised dealer.
NOTE
Depending on the vehicle, to find
out the fluid level, open cap
3 and
pull out the dipstick.
Filters
The replacement of filter elements (air
filter, passenger compartment filter,
diesel filter, etc.) is scheduled in the
maintenance operations for your vehi-
cle.
Replacement intervals for filter el-
ements: refer to the Maintenance
Document for your vehicle.
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5.6
TYRE PRESSURE KIT (3/3)
3
If a minimum pressure of 1.8 bar is
not reached after 15 minutes, repair
is not possible; do not drive the ve-
hicle but contact an approved dealer.Once the tyre is correctly inflated,
remove the kit: slowly unscrew the in-
flation end piece
3 to prevent any prod-
uct spatter and store the container in
plastic packaging to prevent product
leaks.
– Affix the driving recommendation label (located under the container) to
the dashboard where the driver can
see it.
– Put the kit away.
– At the end of this initial inflation op- eration, air will still escape from the
tyre. You must drive a short distance
in order to seal the hole.
– Start immediately and drive at be- tween 12 and 40 mph (20 and
60 km/h) in order to distribute the
product evenly in the tyre and, after
driving for 2 miles (3 km), stop and
check the pressure.
– If the pressure is greater than 1.3 bar but less than the recommended
pressure, re-adjust it (refer to the
label affixed to the edge of the driv-
er’s door), otherwise contact an ap-
proved dealer: repair is not possible.
Please be aware that a
poorly tightened or miss-
ing valve cap can make the
tyres less airtight and may
lead to pressure loss.
Always use valve caps identical to
those fitted originally and tighten
them fully.
Following repair with the kit,
do not travel further than
120 miles (200 km). In addi-
tion, reduce your speed and
under no circumstances exceed
48 mph (80 km/h). The sticker,
which you must affix in a prominent
position on the dashboard, reminds
you of this.
Depending on the country or local
legislation, a tyre repaired with the
inflation kit may need to be replaced.
Nothing should be placed
around the driver’s feet
as such objects may slide
under the pedals during
sudden braking manoeuvres and
obstruct their use.
Precautions when using the
kit
The kit should not be operated for more
than 15 consecutive minutes.

7.2
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (2/5)
display .................................... 1.58 → 1.69, 1.66 → 1.69, 3.56
doors......................................................................1.16 → 1.19
doors/tailgate .........................................................\
..... 1.4, 1.12
driver’s position .....................................................1.54 → 1.63
driving ....... 2.2 → 2.7, 2.14 – 2.15, 2.17 → 2.24, 2.27 → 2.39,
2.51 → 2.53, 2.57 → 2.72, 2.79 → 2.81
driving aids ............................................................. 2.49 – 2.50
driving position settings ............................................................1.24 → 1.27
driving recommendations ......................................2.20 → 2.24
E
ECO driving ...........................................................2.20 → 2.24
ECO mode ........................................................................\
. 2.22
electric beam height adjustment ............................. 1.87 – 1.88
electric windows ..................................................... 3.21 – 3.22
electronic parking brake ........................................2.17 → 2.19
electronic stability control: ESC .............................2.30 → 2.39
emergency active braking.................................................. 2.34
emergency brake assist.........................................2.30 → 2.39
emergency braking ................................................2.30 → 2.39
emergency key ........................................................... 1.6 – 1.7
emergency spare wheel ............................................. 5.2 – 5.3
engine technical specifications .................................................. 6.8
engine oil ...................................................4.4 → 4.7, 4.6 – 4.7
engine oil level ...........................................4.5 → 4.7, 4.6 – 4.7
engine specifications ........................................................... 6.8
engine standby ......................................................2.10 → 2.13
engine start/stop button .............................................2.5 → 2.7
environment ............................................................\
........... 2.26
ESC: electronic stability control .............................2.30 → 2.39
external temperature ......................................................... 1.84 F
faults
operating faults ................................................5.39 → 5.45
filter air filter ........................................................................\
. 4.10
diesel filter .................................................................... 4.10
oil filter ........................................................................\
. 4.10
passenger compartment filter ...................................... 4.10
fittings ...............................................................\
.....3.29 → 3.32
freewheel ..............................................................\
............. 2.22
front passenger air bag deactivation ................................. 1.50
front seat adjustment .............................................1.21 → 1.23
front seats adjustment .......................................................1.21 → 1.24
fuel advice on fuel economy ...................................2.20 → 2.24
capacity ...............................................................\
....... 1.103
consumption ....................................................2.20 → 2.24
filling .............................................................1.103 → 1.105
grade ............................................................1.103 → 1.105
fuel consumption ...................................................2.20 → 2.24
fuel economy .........................................................2.20 → 2.24
fuel level ................................................................... 1.64, 1.66
fuel repriming

................................................................... 1.104
fuel tank capacity ........................................................1.103 → 1.105
fuel tank capacity ...............................................1.103 → 1.105
fuses ....................................................................... 5.28 – 5.29
G
gear lever........................................................................\
... 2.16
grab handle........................................................................\
3.31
H
handbrake............................................................... 2.16 – 2.17
hands-free telephone integrated control ................. 3.56 – 3.57