air RENAULT MEGANE 2018 Repair Manual

3.21
OUTSIDE AIR QUALITY AND DEODORISATION FUNCTION
With the air conditioning switched on,
from the multimedia screen 1, select
“Vehicle”, “Take care".
Outside air quality
The air quality is indicated by a graph
on the multimedia screen.
Three colours indicate the air quality
level (from the cleanest to the most
polluted):
1 blue
2 light grey
3 grey
1
Deodorisation function
This reduces unpleasant odours in the
passenger compartment.
“Deodorization cycle”
– ON: helps to reduce the unpleasant odour more quickly in the passenger
compartment,
– OFF: stop the function.
Note: the function is on a timer. It stops
automatically after a few minutes.
Please refer to the multimedia
equipment instructions for further in-
formation.

3.41
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT: 4-DOOR VERSION (2/3)
The sensor detects the approach and
then the removal of your foot and trig-
gers the opening of the boot lid.
Do not keep your foot in the air. Perform
the movement without stopping and wi-
thout touching the rear bumper.
Using the hands-free function
The hands-free function enables
access to the luggage compartment
when you have your hands full.
Ensure that the RENAULT card is ap-
proximately 1 metre away in the cen-
tral area of the rear bumper of the vehi-
cle (area B). With the ignition off, stand
approximately 45 cm from the vehicle’s
rear bumper and move your foot for-
wards and backwards in area A.
A
B
Disable the “hands-free”
function before you:
– wash the vehicle in a
roller-type car wash;
– wash the vehicle by hand;
– handle the towbar;
– ...
Risk of accidental opening of the
luggage compartment lid which
may cause injury.
2
To close
Lower the boot lid using the handle
inside the boot to assist you.

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.
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.
3

4.15
BODYWORK MAINTENANCE (1/3)
You should
Wash your car frequently, with the
engine off, with cleaning products rec-
ommended by the manufacturer (never
use abrasive products). Rinse thor-
oughly beforehand with a jet:
– spots of tree resin and industrial
grime;
– mud in the wheel arches and under-
neath the body which forms damp
patches;
– bird droppings , which cause a
chemical reaction with the paint that
rapidly discolours paintwork and
may even cause the paint to peel
off;
wash the vehicle immediately to
remove these marks since it is im-
possible to remove them by polish-
ing;
– salt, particularly in the wheel arches
and underneath the body after driv-
ing in areas where the roads have
been gritted.
Remove any plant matter (resin, leaves,
etc.) from the vehicle regularly.
A well-maintained vehicle will last
longer. It is therefore recommended to
maintain the exterior of the vehicle reg-
ularly.
Your vehicle has been treated with very
effective anti-corrosion products. It is
nevertheless subject to various outside
influences.
Corrosive agents in the atmosphere
–
atmospheric pollution (built-up and
industrial areas);
– saline atmospheres (near the sea,
particularly in hot weather);
– seasonal and damp weather condi-
tions (e.g. road salt in winter, water
from road cleaners, etc.).
Minor impacts
Abrasive action
Dust and sand in the air, mud, road grit
thrown up by other vehicles, etc.
You should take a number of minor pre-
cautions in order to safeguard your ve-
hicle against such risks. Respect local regulations about wash-
ing vehicles (e.g. do not wash your ve-
hicle on a public highway).
Observe the vehicle stopping distances
when driving on gravelled surfaces to
prevent paint damage.
Repair, or have repaired quickly, areas
where the paint has been damaged, to
prevent corrosion spreading.
Remember to visit the body shop pe-
riodically in order to maintain your
anti-corrosion warranty. Refer to the
Maintenance Document.
If it is necessary to clean mechani-
cal components, hinges, etc., spray
them with products approved by our
Technical Department to protect them
after they have been cleaned.
We have selected special products
to care for your vehicle and you can
obtain these from the manufactur-
er’s accessory outlets.

4.19
You should not:
Position objects such as deodorants,
scents etc. near air vents as this could
damage your dashboard trim.
Use high-pressure
cleaning equipment or
sprays inside the pas-
senger compartment:
without careful use, this equipment
could impair the correct functioning
of the electrical or electronic compo-
nents in the vehicle, or have other
detrimental effects.
INTERIOR TRIM MAINTENANCE (2/2)
Removal/replacing removable
equipment originally fitted in
the vehicle
If you need to remove equipment in
order to clean the passenger com-
partment (for example, mats), always
ensure that they are correctly refitted
and are the right way around (the driv-
er’s mat should be fitted on the driver’s
side, etc.) and fit them with the compo-
nents supplied with the equipment (for
example, the driver mat should always
be fixed using the pre-fitted mounting
components).
With the vehicle stationary, always
ensure that nothing will impede driving
(anything obstructing the pedals, heel
wedged by the mat etc.).

5.3
PUNCTURE, EMERGENCY SPARE WHEEL (2/2)
Emergency spare wheel 3
This is located in the luggage compart-
ment.
2
1
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5
Vehicle not fitted with a
subwoofer
To access it:
– open the boot;
– lift the luggage compartment carpet 1 using tab 2 (or the handle,
depending on the vehicle);
– unscrew the central mounting 6 loca-
ted under the jack 4;
– remove the tool kit 5;
– remove the emergency spare wheel.
Vehicle fitted with a
subwoofer
To access it:
– open the boot;
– lift the luggage compartment carpet 1 using tab 2 (or the handle,
depending on the vehicle);
– unscrew the central mounting 6 loca-
ted under the jack 4;
– remove the tool kit 5;
– disconnect the power cable of the subwoofer 7;
– remove the subwoofer;
– remove the emergency spare wheel.
6
7
Remove the subwoofer 7, refit it and
reconnect it in the same position
again. Handle it carefully. If not, this
could impair the correct functioning
of the subwoofer.
It is not recommended to replace and reconnect the subwoofer if a tyre i\
s punc-
tured: this may cause damage to the subwoofer.

5.4
TYRE PRESSURE KIT (1/3)
The kit is only approved for
inflating the tyres of the ve-
hicle originally equipped
with the kit.
It must never be used to inflate
the tyres of another vehicle, or any
other inflatable object (rubber ring,
rubber boat, etc.).
Avoid spillage on skin when han-
dling the repair product bottle. If
droplets do leak out, rinse them off
with plenty of water.
Keep the repair kit away from chil-
dren.
Do not dispose of the empty bottle
in the countryside. Return it to your
approved dealer or to a recycling or-
ganisation.
The bottle has a limited service
life which is indicated on its label.
Check the expiry date.
Contact an approved dealer to re-
place the inflation tube and repair
product bottle.
A
B
The kit repairs tyres when
tread A has been dam-
aged by objects smaller
than 4 mm. It cannot repair
all types of puncture, such as cuts
larger than 4 mm, or cuts in tyre
sidewall B.
Ensure also that the wheel rim is in
good condition.
Do not pull out the foreign body
causing the puncture if it is still in
the tyre.
Do not attempt to use the
inflation kit if the tyre has
been damaged as a result
of driving with a puncture.
You should therefore carefully check
the condition of the tyre sidewalls
before any operation.
Driving with underinflated, flat or
punctured tyres can be dangerous
and may make the tyre impossible
to repair.
This repair is temporary
A tyre which has been punctured
should always be inspected (and re-
paired, where possible) as soon as
possible by a specialist.
When taking a tyre which has been
repaired using this kit to be replaced,
you must inform the specialist.
When driving, vibration may be felt
due to the presence of the repair
product injected into the tyre.

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.

5.7
TOOLS
Tool kit storageThe presence of the tools depends on
the vehicle. Depending on the vehi-
cle, to access the tool kit A, lift the lug-
gage compartment carpet and/or the
mobile floor (refer to the information on
“Luggage compartment storage space/
fittings” in section 3).Jack 2Push clip 1 in the tool kit towards the
front of the vehicle and remove the jack.
Fold the jack 2 correctly before refitting
it in its housing (ensure that the wheel-
brace 3 is correctly positioned).
Hubcap tool 4This tool is used to remove the wheel
trims.
Screw guide 5For tightening/loosening wheel bolts on
vehicles fitted with alloy wheels
Towing hitch 6Refer to the information on “Towing” in
Section 5.
Wheelbrace 7Locks or unlocks the wheel bolts and
tow eye 6.
7
4
6
3
5
A1
2
Do not leave the tools unsecured inside the vehicle as they may come loo\
se under braking. After use, check that all
the tools are correctly clipped into the tool kit, then position it corr\
ectly in its housing: risk of injury.
If wheel bolts are supplied in the tool kit, only use these bolts for th\
e emergency spare wheel: refer to the label affixed
to the emergency spare wheel.
The jack is designed for wheel changing purposes only. Under no circumstances should it be used for carrying out repairs un-
derneath the vehicle or to gain access to the underside of the vehicle.

5.10
Undo the bolts and take off the wheel.
Fit the emergency spare wheel onto
the hub and rotate it until the mounting
holes in the wheel coincide with those
of the hub.
If bolts are supplied with the emergency
spare wheel, only use these bolts for
the emergency spare wheel. Tighten
the bolts, checking that the wheel is
correctly positioned on its hub and un-
screw the jack.
With the wheel on the ground, tighten
the bolts fully and have the tightness of
the bolts checked and the emergency
spare wheel pressure checked as soon
as possible.
Anti-theft bolt
If you use anti-theft bolts, fit these
nearest the valve (wheel embel-
lisher may not be able to fit).
If you have a puncture, re-
place the wheel as soon as
possible.
A tyre which has been punc-
tured should always be inspected
(and repaired, where possible) by a
specialist.
CHANGING A WHEEL (2/2)