towing RENAULT MEGANE RS 2012 X95 / 3.G User Guide

tool kit ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
hubcap tool ........................................... (up to the end of the DU)
jack ....................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
puncture ................................................ (up to the end of the DU)
wheelbrace ........................................... (up to the end of the DU)
trims ...................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
emergency spare wheel ....................... (up to the end of the DU)
wheelbrace ............................................................ (current page)
5.6
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Bloc-outils (X95 - B95 - D95 - Renault)
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Tool kit (jack, wheelbrace, etc.)
Hubcap
t OOl KIt/wheel trIm – wheel
The tool kit is located in the luggage
compartment: lift the carpet.
The tools included in the tool kit depend
on the vehicle.
wheelbrace 1
Jack 2
When replacing the jack, fold it cor -
rectly and position the wheelbrace cor-
rectly before replacing it in its position.
hubcap tool 3
This tool is used to remove the wheel
trims.
wheel bolt guide 4
To finish loosening or starting to tighten
the wheel bolts.
t owing hitch 5
Refer to the information on “Towing” in
Section 5.
Do not leave the tools unsecured inside the vehicle as they may come
loose under braking. After use, check that all the tools are correctly
clipped into the tool kit, then position it correctly in its housing: there is a
risk of injury.
If wheel bolts are supplied in the tool kit, only use these bolts for the 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 underneath the vehicle or to gain access
to the underside of the vehicle.
2
1
3
5
wheel trim
Remove it using the hubcap tool 3 by
connecting the hook in the recess pro-
vided next to the valve 6 (to attach the
metal clip).
To refit wheel trim, align it with valve 6.
Push the retaining hooks in fully, start-
ing with side B near the valve, followed
by C and D, finishing at E opposite the
valve.
n ote: if you are using anti-theft bolts,
refer to the information on “Changing a
wheel”.
6
B
cD
e
4

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towing hitch ........................................... (up to the end of the DU)
5.31
ENG_UD14787_2
Remorquage : dépannage (X95 - B95 - D95 - Renault)
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Towing
tOwIng : breakdown (1/2)
Before towing, unlock the steering
column: with the clutch depressed,
engage first gear (lever in position n
or r for vehicles with automatic trans -
missions), insert the RENAULT card in
the card reader then press the engine
start button for two seconds.
Reposition the lever to neutral (posi -
tion N for vehicles fitted with an auto -
matic gearbox)
The steering column unlocks, the ve -
hicle’s accessory functions are pow -
ered, and you can use the vehicle lights
(brake lights, hazard warning lights,
etc.). At night, the vehicle must be lit.
Once you have finished towing, press
the engine start button twice (risk of
running down the battery). The speed specified by current legis
-
lation for towing must always be ob -
served. If your vehicle is the towing
vehicle, do not exceed the maximum
towing weight for your vehicle (refer to
the information on “Weights” in Section
6).
t owing a vehicle with an
automatic gearbox
With the engine switched off, the trans-
mission is no longer lubricated. It is
preferable to tow this type of vehicle on
a trailer or tow it with the front wheels
off the ground.
u nder exceptional circumstances,
you may tow the vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground, only going for -
ward, with the gear lever in the n posi-
tion, and for a distance not exceeding
50 miles (80 km).
If the lever is stuck in P,
even though you are de -
pressing the brake pedal,
the lever can be released
manually. To do this, insert a rigid
rod in the hole 2, press the rod and
unlocking button 1 located on the
lever simultaneously.
1
2
D o n o t r e m o v e t h e
RENAULT card from the
reader when the vehicle is
being towed.

5.32
ENG_UD14787_2
Remorquage : dépannage (X95 - B95 - D95 - Renault)
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tOwIng : breakdown (2/2)
Only use:
– at the rear, towing point 5;
– a t the front, towing hitch 4 (lo -
cated in the tool kit).
These towing points may only be used
for pulling the vehicle, never for lifting it
either directly or indirectly.
access to towing points
Unclip cover 3 or 6 by sliding a flat tool
(or the key integrated in the RENAULT
card) under the cover.
s crew in towing hitch 7 fully: as
much as possible by hand at first, then
finish by tightening it using the wheel -
brace.
Use only towing hitch 7 and the wheel -
brace located under the luggage com -
partment carpet in the tool kit (refer
to the information on the “Tool kit” in
Section 5).
W h e n t h e e n g i n e i s
stopped, steering and brak-
ing assistance are not op -
erational.Do not leave the tools unse-
cured inside the vehicle as
they may come loose under
braking.
4
5
36
7
7
– Use a rigid towing bar.
If a rope or cable is used
(where the law allows this),
the vehicle being towed
must be able to brake.
– A vehicle must not be towed if it is
not fit to be driven.
– Avoid accelerating or braking
suddenly when towing, as this
may result in damage being
caused to the vehicle.
– When towing a vehicle, it is ad -
visable not to exceed 30 mph
(50 km/h).

6.1
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Sommaire 6 (X95 - B95 - D95 - Renault)
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Section 6: Technical specifications
Vehicle identification plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2
Engine identification plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.5
Engine specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.8
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.9
Towing weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.9
Replacement parts and repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.10
Service sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.11
Anticorrosion check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.17

technical specifications ......................... (up to the end of the DU)
towing a caravan .................................. (up to the end of the DU)
towing weights ...................................... (up to the end of the DU)
weights ................................................. (up to the end of the DU)
6.9
ENG_UD6360_1
Masse en Kg (X95 - B95 - D95 - Renault)
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Weights
Towing weights
Weights (in kg)
the weights indicated for a basic vehicle without options: they vary depending on the your vehicle’s equipment. consult
your approved dealer.
maximum permissible all-up weight (mmac)
t otal train weight (mtR) Weights are indicated on the vehicle identification plate (refer to
the information on “Vehicle identification plates” in Section 6)
Braked trailer weight found by calculating: mtR - mmac
Unbraked trailer weight 650
permissible nose weight 75
permissible load on the roof with the carrying device 80 kg (including the carrying device)
t owing weight (t owing a caravan, boat, etc.)
– It is important to comply with the towing weights, governed by local legislation in each country and, in particular, laid down in
the Road Traffic Regulations. Contact an approved Dealer about any towing equipment.
– When towing, under no circumstances may the total train weight (vehicle + trailer) be exceeded . However the following is
permitted:
– the Maximum permissible weight at the rear may be exceeded by no more than 15%,
– the maximum permissible all-up weight may be exceeded by no more than 10% or 100 kg (whichever occu\
rs first).
In either case, the maximum speed of the towing assembly must not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) and the tyre pressure must be
increased by 0.2 bar (3 PSI).
– The engine output and climbing capability are reduced with altitude. We recommend that the maximum load be reduced by 10%
at an altitude of 1,000 metres and by an additional 10% for each 1,000 m\
etres thereafter.

7.4
FRA_UD19033_8
Index (X95 - B95 - D95 - Renault)
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p
paintwork
maintenance ..................................................... 4.12 – 4.13
parking distance control ......................................... 2.30 → 2.32
power-assisted steering ..................................................... 1.67
pretensioners ..................................................................... 1.25
puncture .............................................................. 5.2, 5.6 → 5.8
R
radio........................................................................\
........... 3.36
fitting a radio ................................................................ 5.28
rear bench seat ...................................................... 3.22 → 3.24
rear parcel shelf ..................................................... 3.26 → 3.28
rear screen de-icing/demisting ..................................... 3.5, 3.9
rear seats functions .......................................................... 3.22 → 3.24
rear view mirrors ................................................................ 1.69
RENAULT ANTI-INTRUDER DEVICE (RAID) ...................1.14
RENAULT card battery .......................................................................... 5.27
use ....................................................................... 1.2 → 1.9
RENAULT card battery ...................................................... 5.27
replacement parts .............................................................. 6.10
reverse gear selecting .................................................... 2.8, 2.33 → 2.35
reversing sensor .................................................... 2.30 → 2.32
roof bars ........................................................................\
.... 3.35
roof rack roof bars ....................................................................... 3.35
running in ........................................................................\
..... 2.2
S
screen wash/wipe .............................................................. 1.77
seat belt pretensioners .......................................... 1.25 → 1.28
front seat belt ...................................................1.25 → 1.28
seat belts .................................. 1.22 → 1.28, 1.30 – 1.31, 1.52 see-me-home lighting
............................................... 1.72, 1.74
service sheets ........................................................ 6.11 → 6.16
side indicator lights changing bulbs ............................................................. 5.20
side protection devices ...................................................... 1.30
signals and lights ................................................... 1.71 → 1.74
speakers location ........................................................................ 5.28
special features of diesel versions .......................................2.7
special features of petrol vehicles ....................................... 2.6
speed limiter ................................................. 1.51, 2.23 → 2.25
starting the engine ...................................................... 2.3 – 2.4
steering wheel adjustment ................................................................... 1.67
stopping the engine ............................................................. 2.5
storage compartment ............................................. 3.17 → 3.20
storage compartments ..................... 3.17 → 3.20, 3.29 → 3.31
storing the driver’s seat position ........................................1.20
sun visor ........................................................................\
.... 3.16
sunroof ................................................................... 3.12 → 3.14
switching on the vehicle ignition .......................................... 2.4
t
tailgate ........................... 3.25 – 3.26, 3.29 → 3.31, 3.33 – 3.34
tanks and reservoirs brake fluid ...................................................................... 4.8
coolant ........................................................................... 4.7
tanks and reservoirs: windscreen washer ........................................................ 4.9
technical specifications ............................ 6.3 → 6.7, 6.9 – 6.10
telephone ........................................................................\
... 3.36
temperature regulation ............................................ 3.6 → 3.10
tool kit ........................................................................\
.......... 5.6
towing breakdown ........................................................ 5.31 – 5.32
towing equipment ......................................................... 3.32

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7.5
FRA_UD19033_8
Index (X95 - B95 - D95 - Renault)
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AlphAbeticAl index (5/5)
towing a caravan ........................................................ 3.32, 6.9
towing equipment fitting ............................................................................ 3.32
towing hitch ............................................................. 5.31 – 5.32
towing rings ................................................... 1.35 – 1.36, 3.32
towing weights ..................................................................... 6.9
traction control: ASR .............................................. 2.19 → 2.22
transporting children .......................... 1.32 – 1.33, 1.35 → 1.45
transporting objects in the luggage compartment ............................ 3.32 → 3.34
luggage net ....................................................... 3.33 – 3.34
trims ........................................................................\
............. 5.6
trip computer and warning system ...1.50 → 1.53, 1.56 → 1.65
tyre inflation kit ........................................................... 5.3 → 5.5
tyre pressure ........................................ 2.16 → 2.18, 4.10, 5.10
tyre pressure monitor ............................................. 2.16 → 2.18
tyre pressures .................................................................... 4.10
tyres .......................................... 2.16 → 2.18, 4.10, 5.9 → 5.11
U
unlocking the doors ................................................ 1.12 – 1.13
V
variable power-assisted steering ....................................... 1.51
vehicle identification plates ......................................... 6.3 – 6.4
ventilation ................................................................ 3.4 → 3.10
W
warning buzzer ....................................... 1.10, 1.52, 1.70, 1.72
warning lights ................................... 1.50 → 1.53, 1.56 → 1.65
washing .................................................................. 4.12 – 4.13
weights ........................................................................\
........ 6.9
wheelbrace ........................................................................\
.. 5.6
wheels (safety) ........................................................ 5.9 → 5.11
windscreen de-icing/demisting ..................................... 3.5, 3.9
windscreen washer ......................................... 1.75 → 1.77, 4.9windscreen washer/wiper
....................................... 1.75 – 1.76
wiper blades ...................................................................... 5.30
wipers .................................................................... 1.75 → 1.77
blades .......................................................................... 5.30