Braking system RENAULT MEGANE 2018 Owner's Manual

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (2/3)
Driving in manual modeWith the selector lever in position D,
move the lever to the left into the M po-
sition. Shifting the lever or the paddles
repeatedly allows you to change gears
manually:
– to move down through the gears, push the lever forwards or press the
left-hand paddle;
– to move up through the gears, push the lever backwards or press the
right-hand paddle.
The gear selected is displayed on the
instrument panel.
Special casesIn certain driving conditions (for exam-
ple, engine protection, operation of the
Electronic Stability Programme: the au-
tomatic system may change gear auto-
matically. Likewise, to prevent incorrect
manoeuvres, a gear change may be re-
fused by the automatic system: in this
case the gear display flashes for a few
seconds as a warning.
Special circumstances
– If the bends and road surface 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 gearbox from changing
gear repeatedly when climbing, and
permit engine braking on long de-
scents.
Driving in automatic mode
Put lever 1 into position D.
In most road conditions you will en-
counter, you will not need to touch your
lever again: the gears will change au-
tomatically at the right time and at the
most suitable engine speed because
the automatic system takes into ac-
count the vehicle load and road contour
and adjusts itself to the particular driv-
ing style you have chosen.
Economical driving
When driving, always leave the lever
in position D, keeping the accelerator
pedal lightly depressed to ensure auto-
matic gear changes at a lower engine
speed.
Accelerating and overtaking
Depress the accelerator pedal firmly
and fully (so that it goes beyond the
kickdown point).
This will enable you to change down
to the optimum gear within the
engine range.
When facing uphill, to remain
stopped, do not keep your foot on
the accelerator.
Risk of overheating the automatic
gearbox.

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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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OPERATING FAULTS (4/7)
On the roadPOSSIBLE CAUSESWHAT TO DO
Vibrations. Tyres not inflated to correct pres-
sures, incorrectly balanced or dam-
aged. Check the tyre pressures: if this is not the
problem, have them checked by an ap-
proved Dealer.
White smoke from the exhaust. In the diesel version, this is necessar-
ily a fault. Smoke may be caused by
particle filter regeneration. Refer to the information on “Special fea-
tures of diesel versions” in Section 2.
Smoke under the bonnet. Short-circuit or cooling system leak. Stop, switch off the ignition, stand away
from the vehicle and contact an approved
dealer.
The oil pressure warning light comes
on: while cornering or braking The level is too low. Top up the engine oil level (refer to the in-
formation on “Engine oil level: topping up,
filling” in Section 4).
is slow to go out or remains lit
under acceleration Loss of oil pressure.
Stop the vehicle and contact an approved
Dealer.

7.1
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (1/6)
A
ABS ....................................................................\
...2.30 → 2.39
accessories........................................................................\
5.34
accessories socket ........................................ 3.34 – 3.35, 3.58
adaptive cruise control...........................................2.61 → 2.67
additional methods of restraint .....................1.30 → 1.33, 1.36
side protection ............................................................. 1.35
to the rear seat belts ........................................1.30 → 1.34
adjusting your driving position ...............................1.26 → 1.29
advice on antipollution ....................................................... 2.25
air bag....................................................................1.30 → 1.36
activating the front passenger air bags ........................ 1.54
deactivating the front passenger air bags .................... 1.52
air conditioning ........................................................3.6 → 3.20
air vents ...................................................................... 3.4 – 3.5
anti-corrosion check ..............................................6.17 → 6.21
anti-corrosion protection .................................................... 4.15
anti-lock braking system: ABS ...............................2.30 → 2.39
antipollution advice .................................................................\
......... 2.25
armrest: front ..................................................................\
............ 3.32
ashtray .................................................................... 3.34 – 3.35
assisted parking............................... 2.68 → 2.72, 2.75 → 2.78
automatic gearbox (use) ........................................2.79 → 2.81
automatic gearbox selector lever...........................2.79 → 2.81
B
battery..................................................................... 4.11 – 4.12 troubleshooting ................................................. 5.30 – 5.31
battery (remote control) ..................................................... 5.33
blind spot warning signal .......................................2.43 → 2.46
blind spot: warning signal ......................................2.43 → 2.46
bonnet........................................................................\
. 4.2 – 4.3
brake fluid ........................................................................\
.... 4.9 bulbs
changing ......................................5.14 → 5.27, 5.26 – 5.27
C
catalytic converter................................................... 2.14 – 2.15
central door locking ...............1.2 – 1.3, 1.5, 1.13 → 1.16, 1.20
changing a bulb .................................5.14 → 5.27, 5.26 – 5.27
changing a wheel...................................................... 5.9 – 5.10
changing gear ...............................................2.16, 2.79 → 2.81
child restraint/seat .............................1.37 – 1.38, 1.40 → 1.51
child safety........1.6, 1.9, 1.19, 1.37 – 1.38, 1.40 → 1.51, 3.22,
3.24, 3.26
child seats..........................................1.37 – 1.38, 1.40 → 1.51
children .......................................................... 1.37 – 1.38, 1.38
children (safety) ........................ 1.6, 1.9, 1.19, 3.22, 3.24, 3.26
cigar lighter ............................................................. 3.34 – 3.35
cleaning: inside the vehicle .............................................. 4.18 – 4.19
clock ..................................................................\
................ 1.85
closing the doors ...................................................1.14 → 1.19
control instruments ................................................1.66 → 1.73
controls ...............................................................\
...1.56 → 1.59
coolant ................................................................\
................. 4.8
courtesy light ...................................... 3.27 – 3.28, 5.25 – 5.26
courtesy mirrors ................................................................. 3.29
cruise control .........................................................2.57 → 2.60
customised vehicle settings ................................... 1.82 – 1.83
customising the vehicle settings ............................ 1.82 – 1.83
D
dashboard..............................................................1.56 → 1.59
deadlocking the doors ................................................ 1.5, 1.13
de-icing rear screen .........................................................3.9 → 3.13
demisting rear screen .........................................................3.6 →

3.13