check engine RENAULT MEGANE RS 2012 X95 / 3.G User Guide

stopping the engine .............................. (up to the end of the DU)
engine start/stop button ........................ (up to the end of the DU)
2.5
ENG_UD18930_1
Arret du moteur (X95 - B95 - D95 - K95 - Renault)
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Stopping the engine
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Never leave your vehicle
with the RENAULT card
inside and never leave a
child (or a pet) unsuper -
vised, even for a short while.
There is a risk that they could start
the engine or operate electrical
equipment (electric windows etc.)
and trap part of their body (neck,
arms, hands, etc.).
Risk of serious injury.
Never switch off the ignition before
the vehicle has stopped completely.
Once the engine has stopped, the
brake servo, power-assisted steer -
ing, etc. and the passive safety de-
vices such as air bags and preten -
sioners will no longer operate.
When you leave your vehi -
cle, especially if you have
your RENAULT card with
you, check that the engine
is completely switched off.
Special note
If the card is no longer in the reader
when you try to switch the engine off,
the message “ No keycard Press and
hold ” appears on the instrument panel:
press button 1 for longer than two sec-
onds.
Hands-free RENAULT card
With the card in the vehicle, press
button 1: the engine will stop. The steer-
ing column is locked when the driver’s
door is opened or the vehicle is locked.
If the card is no longer in the passenger
compartment when you try to switch the
engine off, the message “ No keycard
Press and hold ” appears on the instru-
ment panel: press button 1 for longer
than two seconds.
With the engine switched off, any ac -
cessories being used (radio, etc.) will
continue to function for approximately
10 minutes.
When the driver’s door is opened, the
accessories stop working.
Conditions for stopping the
engine
The vehicle must stationary, with the
lever positioned in N or P for vehicles
with an automatic transmission.
Remote control RENAULT
card
With the card in reader 2 , press
button 1: the engine will stop. Removing
the card from the reader locks the steer-
ing column.
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catalytic converter................................. (up to the end of the DU)
special features of diesel versions ........(up to the end of the DU)
driving ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
2.7
ENG_UD9672_2
Particularités des versions diesel (X95 - B95 - D95 - J95 - R95 - Re\
nault)
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Special features of diesel versions
SPECIAL FEATURES OF DIESEL VERSIONS
Diesel engine speed
Diesel engines are fitted with injection
equipment which prevents the engine
speed being exceeded irrespective of
the gear selected.
If the message “ Check anti-pollution
system” is displayed on the instrument
panel accompanied by the
Ä and
© warning light; consult an ap -
proved dealer straight away.
When driving, depending on the fuel
grade used, it is possible that white
smoke may be emitted.
This is due to the exhaust particle filter
being cleaned automatically, and does
not affect the way the vehicle runs.
Running out of fuel
If the tank has been completely
drained, the system must be reprimed
after the tank is refilled: see information
on the “fuel tank” in section 1 before re-
starting the engine.
Do not park the vehicle or
run the engine in locations
where combustible sub -
stances or materials such
as grass or leaves can come into
contact with the hot exhaust system.
Precautions to be taken in
winter
To avoid any faults in icy weather:
– ensure that the battery is always fully
charged,
– always keep the diesel tank rela -
tively full to avoid water vapour con-
densing in it and accumulating at the
bottom of the tank.

driving ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
electronic parking brake ....................... (up to the end of the DU)
2.9
ENG_UD11746_2
Frein de parking assisté (X95 - B95 - D95 - Renault)
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Electronic parking brake
Before leaving the vehicle,
check that the electronic
parking brake is fully ap -
plied. Indicator light 2 on
switch 3 and indicator light
}
on the instrument panel light up to
show that the parking brake is ap -
plied but go out when the doors are
locked.
Note:
To indicate that the electronic parking
brake is applied or released, a beep
sounds and the message “ Apply park-
ing brake ” appears on the instrument
panel:
– with the engine running: when the
driver’s door is opened;
– with the engine switched off (eg.
when the engine stalls): when a front
door is opened.
In this case, pull and release switch 3 to
apply the electronic parking brake.
Automatic releasing of the
electronic parking brake
The brake will be released as soon as
the vehicle moves, by accelerating with
a gear selected and the engine running.
Automatic operation
The electronic parking brake en -
sures vehicle immobilisation when the
engine is stopped and engine Start/
Stop button 1 is pressed.
In all other instances, e.g. engine stall-
ing, the electronic parking brake is not
applied automatically. Manual mode
must be used.
For certain country-specific model ver-
sions, the automatic brake application
function is not activated. Refer to the in-
formation on “Manual operation”.
ELECTRONIC PARkING bRAkE (1/3)
To confirm that the electronic parking
brake is applied, the message “Parking
brake on ” and indicator light
}
on the instrument panel and indicator
light 2 on switch 3 light up.
After the engine is switched off, indi -
cator light 2 goes out several minutes
after the electronic parking brake has
been applied and indicator light
}
goes out when the vehicle is locked.
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Frein de parking assisté (X95 - B95 - D95 - Renault)
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– If there is an electronic parking brake
fault, warning lights
® light up
accompanied by the “ Parking brake
fault” message, a beep and in certain
cases indicator light
}.
This means that you must stop as
soon as traffic conditions allow.
Operating faults
– If there is a fault, the © warning
light illuminates on the instrument
panel accompanied by the “ Check
parking brake ” message and, in
some cases, the
} warning
light.
Contact an approved Dealer as soon
as possible.
ELECTRONIC PARkING bRAkE (3/3)
It is therefore essential to
immobilise the vehicle by
engaging first gear (manual
gearbox) or position P (au -
tomatic gearbox). If the slope re -
quires it, chock the vehicle.
Versions with an automatic
gearbox
For safety reasons, automatic release
is deactivated when the driver’s door
is open or not shut properly and the
engine is running (in order to prevent
the vehicle from moving without the
driver). The “ Release parking brake
manually ” message appears on the
instrument panel when the driver de -
presses the accelerator.
Never leave your vehicle
without moving the selec -
tor lever to position P or N.
This is because when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine
running and a gear engaged, the
vehicle may begin to move if you
accelerate.
There is a risk of accidents.If no lights or sounds are ap-
parent, this indicates a fault
in the instrument panel. This
indicates that it is essential
to stop immediately (as soon as traf-
fic conditions allow). Ensure that the
vehicle is correctly immobilised and
contact an approved Dealer.

driving ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
fuel economy ........................................ (up to the end of the DU)
advice on antipollution .......................... (up to the end of the DU)
antipollution advice .............................................................. (current page)
fuel advice on fuel economy ................................... (current page)
2.12
ENG_UD18947_5
Conseils antipollution, économie de carburant, conduite (X45 - H45 -\
X85 - B85 - C85 - S85 - X83 - X61 - F61 - K61 - K85 - X95 - B95 - D95 -\
J95 - R95 - L38 - X61 BUp
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Jaune NoirNoir texte
Advice: antipollution and fuel economy
ADVICE: antipollution, fuel economy and driving (1/3)
Your vehicle complies with criteria for
recycling and recovering vehicles at the
end of their service life which will come
into force in 2015.
Some parts of your vehicle have there-
fore been designed to facilitate future
recycling.
These parts are easy to remove so
that they can be recovered and reproc-
essed by recycling companies.
By virtue of its design, moderate fuel
consumption and initial settings, your
vehicle also conforms to current anti-
pollution regulations. The manufac -
turer is actively striving to reduce pol -
lutant exhaust gas emissions and to
save energy. But the fuel consumption
of your vehicle and the level of pollutant
exhaust gas emissions are also your
responsibility. Ensure that it is main -
tained and used correctly.Aiding fuel economy
Depending on the vehicle, in order to
optimise consumption, an indicator light
on the instrument panel will inform you
of the best moment to upshift or down -
shift gears:
\ shift up a gear;
[ shift down a gear.
Maintenance
It is important to remember that failure to
respect antipollution regulations could
lead to legal action being taken against
the vehicle owner. In addition, replacing
engine, fuel supply system and exhaust
components with parts other than those
originally recommended by the manu -
facturer may alter your vehicle so that
it no longer complies with antipollution
regulations. Have your vehicle adjusted and
checked by an approved Dealer, in ac-
cordance with the instructions given in
your maintenance schedule: they will
have all the equipment necessary for
ensuring that your vehicle is maintained
to its original standard.
Engine adjustments–
ignition: this does not require ad -
justment.
– spark plugs: for optimum fuel econ-
omy, efficiency and performance
the specifications laid down by our
Design Department must be strictly
applied.
If the spark plugs have to be
changed, use the make, type and
gap specified for your vehicle’s
engine. Contact an approved dealer
for this.
– idle: this does not require adjust -
ment.
– air filter, diesel filter: a clogged ele-
ment reduces performance. It must
be replaced.

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ENG_UD14885_2
Dispositifs de correction de conduite (X95 - B95 - D95 - Renault)
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Jaune NoirNoir texte
DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES/AIDS (2/4)
Electronic stability program
(E.S.P.) with understeer
control and traction control
(A.S.R.)
Electronic stability program (E.S.P.)
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
ù flashes on the instrument panel. Understeer control
This system optimises the action of
the E.S.P. in the case of pronounced
understeering (loss of front axle road
holding).
Traction control (A.S.R.)
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 operating
fault the message “Check ESP” and the
indicator light
© appears on the in-
strument panel. In this case, the E.S.P.
and A.S.R. are deactivated.
Consult an approved dealer.

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Dispositifs de correction de conduite (X95 - B95 - D95 - Renault)
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Traction control (A.S.R.) offers addi -
tional safety; it is recommended that
you do not drive with the function disa-
bled. Correct this as soon as possible
by pressing switch 1 again.
Note: the function is reactivated auto -
matically when the ignition is switched
on or when a speed of approximately
24 mph (40 km/h) is exceeded.
Emergency brake assist
This system supplements the ABS
and helps reduce vehicle stopping dis-
tances.
Operating principle
The system is for detecting an emer -
gency braking situation. In this case,
the braking assistance immediately de-
velops maximum power and may trig -
ger ABS regulation.
ABS braking is maintained as long as
the brake pedal is applied.
Hazard warning lights switching on
Depending on the vehicle, these may
light up in the event of sudden decel -
eration.
Operating faults
When the system detects an operat -
ing fault the message “ Check brak-
ing system” appears on the instrument
panel along with the
© warning
light.
Consult an approved dealer.
braking anticipation
Depending on the vehicle, when you
rapidly release the accelerator, the
system anticipates the braking ma -
noeuvre in order to reduce stopping
distances.
Special cases
When using the cruise control:
– if you use the accelerator, when you
release it, the system may be trig -
gered;
– if you do not use the accelerator, the
system will not be triggered.
DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES/AIDS (3/4)
Disabling the A.S.R. function
In some situations (driving on very wet
ground: snow, mud, etc. or driving with
snow chains fitted), the system may
reduce the engine output to limit wheel -
spin. If this is not required, it is possible
to deactivate the function by pressing
switch 1.
The message “ Traction control off ” is
displayed on the instrument panel to
inform you.
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ENG_UD14762_4
Boîte automatique (X95 - B95 - D95 - Renault)
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Jaune NoirNoir texte
Parking the vehicle
When the vehicle is stopped, move the
lever to position P while keeping your
foot on the brake pedal: the gearbox is
in neutral and the drive wheels are me-
chanically locked by the driveshaft.
Apply the handbrake or, depending
on the vehicle, ensure that the elec-
tronic parking brake is applied.
Special circumstances
– If the road contours and bends
do not allow you to stay in auto -
matic mode (e.g.: in the mountains),
we recommend that you change to
manual mode.
This will prevent the automatic gear-
box from changing gears repeatedly
when climbing, and permit engine
braking on long descents.
– In cold weather, to prevent the
engine from stalling, wait a few mo-
ments before shifting the selector
lever from position P or N and en -
gaging D or R.
Driving in manual mode
With the selector lever in position D,
move the lever to the left. Shifting the
lever repeatedly allows you to change
gears manually:
– To move down through the gears,
push the lever backwards;
– To move up through the gears, push
the lever forwards.
The gear selected is displayed on the
instrument panel.
Special cases
In certain driving conditions (e.g.:
engine protection, operation of the
Electronic Stability Program) the auto -
mated system may change the gear au-
tomatically.
Likewise, to prevent incorrect manoeu -
vres, a gear change may be refused by
the automatic system: in this case the
gear display flashes for a few seconds
as a warning.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (2/3)
In very cold weather, the system
may prevent the gears from being
shifted in manual mode until the
gearbox reaches the right tempera-
ture.
An impact to the under -
side of the vehicle while
manoeuvring (e.g.: strik -
ing a post, raised kerb or
other street furniture) may result in
damage to the vehicle (e.g.: defor -
mation of an axle).
To avoid any risk of accident, have
your vehicle checked by an ap -
proved Dealer.

air conditioning ..................................... (up to the end of the DU)
heating and air conditioning system ...................... (current page)
air conditioning ..................................... (up to the end of the DU)
3.11
ENG_UD10081_2
Air conditionné : informations et conseils d’utilisation (X91 - B\
91 - K91 - Renault)
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Air conditioning: information and advice on use
AIR coNDITIoNINg: information and advice on use
Fuel consumption
You will normally notice an increase
in fuel consumption (especially
when driving in town) when the air
conditioning is operating.
For vehicles fitted with manual air
conditioning, switch off the system
when it is not required.
Advice for reducing
consumption and therefore
helping to preserve the
environment:
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.
Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Service
Booklet for your vehicle for the in -
spection frequency.operating faults
As a general rule, contact your ap-
proved Dealer in the event of an op-
erating fault:
– reduction in de-icing, demist -
ing or air conditioning perform-
ance. This may be caused by the
passenger compartment filter
cartridge becoming clogged;
– no cold air is being produced.
Check that the controls are set
correctly and that the fuses are
sound. Otherwise, switch off the
system.
Advice on use
In some situations, (air conditioning
off, air recirculation activated, venti-
lation speed at zero or low, etc.) you
may notice that condensation starts
to form on the windows and wind -
screen.
If there is condensation, use the
“clear View” function to remove it,
then use the air conditioning in auto-
matic mode to stop it forming again.
If the condensation does not clear,
use the FAST programme.
Do not open the refriger -
ant fluid circuit. The fluid
may damage eyes or skin.
Note
Presence of water under the ve -
hicle. After prolonged use of the air
conditioning system, it is normal for
water to be present under the ve -
hicle. This is caused by condensa -
tion.

bonnet................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
maintenance: mechanical ...................................... (up to the end of the DU)
4.2
ENG_UD6330_1
Capot moteur (X95 - B95 - D95 - Renault)
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Bonnet
Opening the bonnet
Lift the bonnet; you will need to guide it
as it is held by a strut.
To open, pull handle
1 , located on the
left-hand side of the dashboard.
Unlocking the bonnet catch
To release it, lift tab 2.
BOnnet
1
2Closing the bonnet
Check that nothing has been left in the
engine compartment.
To close the bonnet again, hold the
bonnet in the middle and guide it down,
allowing a 30 cm gap before it is closed,
then release it. It will latch automatically
under its own weight.
Check that it is correctly
locked.
The engine may be hot
when carrying out opera -
tions in close proximity. In
addition, the engine cooling
fan can come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.
In the event of an impact,
even slight, against the ra -
diator grille or bonnet, have
the bonnet catch checked
by an approved dealer as soon as
possible.Do not press down on the
bonnet: there is a risk that
the bonnet will close inad -
vertently.