fuel type RENAULT MEGANE HATCHBACK 2015 X95 / 3.G Owners Manual

1.2
RENAULT CARDS: general information (1/2)
1 Unlocking the doors and tailgate.
2 Locking all doors and tailgate.
3 Switching on the lighting remotely.
4 Unlocking/locking the tailgate
5 Integrated key.
The RENAULT card is used
for:
– locking/unlocking the doors and tail-
gate (doors, tailgate) and the fuel
filler flap (see the following pages);
– switching on the vehicle lighting re- motely (refer to the following pages);
– depending on the vehicle, automati- cally closing the electric windows
and sunroof remotely (see the infor-
mation on “Electric windows/Electric
sunroof” in Section 3);
– starting the engine; refer to the in- formation on “Starting the engine” in
Section 2.
Battery lifeMake sure that the correct battery type
is being used, and that the battery is in
good condition and inserted correctly.
Its service life is approximately two
years: replace it when the message
“Keycard battery low” appears on the
instrument panel (refer to the informa-
tion on the “RENAULT card: battery” in
section 5).
RENAULT card operating
range
This varies according to the surround-
ings. It is important to make sure when
handling the RENAULT card that you
do not lock or unlock the doors by inad-
vertently pressing the buttons.
When the battery is flat, you can
still lock/unlock and start your ve-
hicle. Refer to the information on
“Locking/unlocking the doors” in
Section 1 and “Starting the engine”
in Section 2.
Driver’s responsibility
Never leave your vehicle
with the RENAULT card
inside and never leave a
child (or a pet) unsupervised, even
for a short while.
They may pose a risk to themselves
or to others by starting the engine,
activating equipment such as the
electric windows or by locking the
doors.
Risk of serious injury.
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1.85
Vehicles running on ethanol-based
fuel
It is essential to use unleaded petrol or
fuel containing a maximum of 85% eth-
anol (E85).
In very cold conditions, it may be very
difficult or even impossible to start the
engine. To avoid this problem, use un-
leaded petrol or, on equipped vehicles,
use the heater integrated in the engine:
connect the special end of the exten-
sion piece supplied into the socket in-
tegrated into the radiator grille and the
other end into a 220V socket for at least
6 hours before starting.
Note: you may notice an increase in
fuel consumption with this type of fuel.
Useable fuel tank capacity:
59 litres approximately.
With the vehicle unlocked, to open the
compartment B, place your finger into
the recess C.
Valve A is integrated into the filler pipe. For details on filling the fuel tank, refer
to the information on “Filling with fuel”.
To close it, press on the fuel filler flap by
hand, as far as it will go.
Fuel gradeUse a high-grade fuel that complies
with the legislation in force in each
country and which must conform to the
specifications given on the label on the
cover B . Refer to the information on
“Engine specifications” in Section 6.
Diesel versions
It is essential to use diesel fuel that
conforms with the information given on
the label inside cover B.
Petrol versions
It is essential to use unleaded petrol.
The octane rating (RON) must conform
to the specifications on the label inside
fuel filler flap B. Refer to the information
on “Engine specifications” in Section 6.
FUEL TANK (1/3)
B
C
Never press valve A with your fingers.
Do not wash the filler area with a high pressure washer.
Do not mix even small
amounts of petrol (un-
leaded or E85) with diesel.
Do not use ethanol-based
fuel if your vehicle is not compatible
with this fuel.
Do not add additive to the fuel –
otherwise you risk damaging the
engine.
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Versions1.2 TCe 1.6 16V 2.0 16V 2.0 T 1.5 dCi 1.6 dCi 1.9 dCi 2.0 dCi
Engine type
(see engine plate) H5F Turbo K4M M4R F4R Turbo K9K R9M F9Q M9R
Cubic capacity (cc) 1 197 1,598 1,998 1,998 1,461 1 598 1,870 1,995
Type of fuel
Octane Rating It is essential that you use unleaded petrol of the
octane rating stated on the label inside the fuel
filler flap.
If not available, for a limited time only, use un-
leaded fuel:
– with an octane rating of 91 for a label showing
95 or 98;
– with an octane rating of 87 for a label showing 91, 95 or 98. Diesel
The label located in the fuel filler flap indicates authorised fuels.
Spark plugs Only use the spark plugs specified for your vehi-
cle’s engine.
The type should be marked on a label affixed
inside the engine compartment. If it is not then
contact your approved dealer.
Fitting spark plugs which are not to specification
may damage the engine.
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS