engine RENAULT MEGANE RS 2012 X95 / 3.G Owner's Guide

2.1
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Sommaire 2 (X95 - B95 - D95 - Renault)
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Section 2: Driving
(Advice on use relating to fuel economy and the environment)
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3
Stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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Special features of petrol versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6
Special features of diesel versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.7
Gear lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.8
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.8
Electronic parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.9
Advice: antipollution and fuel economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.12
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
Tyre pressure monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.16
Driver correction devices/aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.19
Speed limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.23
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.26
Parking distance control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
Automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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running in .............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
driving ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
2.2
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Rodage (X91 - B91 - K91 - X95 - J95 - R95 - Renault)
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Running in
RUNNING IN
Petrol version
Up to 600 miles (1,000 km) , do not
exceed 78 mph (130 km/h) in top gear
or 3,000 to 3,500 rpm.
You may only expect top performance
from your vehicle after approximately
1,800 miles (3 000 km).
S e r v i c e i n t e r v a l s : r e f e r t o t h e
Maintenance Service Booklet for the
vehicle. Diesel version
For the first
900 miles (1,500 km), do
not exceed 2,500 rpm. After complet -
ing this mileage you may drive faster,
however, it is only after approximately
3600 miles (6,000 km) that you may
reasonably expect full performance.
During the running in period, do not ac-
celerate hard while the engine is still
cold and do not let the engine over-rev.
S e r v i c e i n t e r v a l s : r e f e r t o t h e
Maintenance Service Booklet for the
vehicle.

starting the engine ................................ (up to the end of the DU)
engine start/stop button ........................ (up to the end of the DU)
starting the engine ................................ (up to the end of the DU)
driving ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
2.3
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Démarrage / Arrêt moteur avec carte RENAULT mains libres (X95 - B95 - D95 - Renault)
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Starting the engine
STARTING THE ENGINE (1/2)
Remote control RENAULT
card
When you get into the vehicle, insert the
RENAULT card fully into card reader 2.
To start, press button 1. If a gear is en-
gaged, depress the clutch pedal to start
the vehicle.
Hands-free RENAULT card
The RENAULT card must be inserted
in card reader 2 or in detection zone 3.
To start, depress the brake or clutch
pedal and press button 1 . If a gear
is engaged, the vehicle may only be
started by depressing the clutch pedal.
Starting
vehicles with an automatic gearbox
The lever should be in position P.
For all vehicles:
– if one of the starting conditions is
not met the message “Press brake +
START”, “Press clutch + START” or
“Gear lever to P” is displayed on the
instrument panel.
– In some cases it will be necessary to
move the steering wheel while press-
ing start button 1 to assist in unlock-
ing the steering column; a message
on the instrument panel “Turn steer-
ing wheel + START” warns of this.
Starting with the tailgate
open (in hands-free mode)
In this case, the RENAULT card must
not be located in the luggage compart-
ment.
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switching on the vehicle ignition ............................ (current page)
2.4
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Démarrage / Arrêt moteur avec carte RENAULT mains libres (X95 - B95 - D95 - Renault)
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STARTING THE ENGINE (2/2)
Accessories function(switching on the ignition)
Once you have gained access to your
vehicle, you may use some of its func-
tions (radio, navigation, wipers, etc.).
To use the other functions, press
button 1 , without depressing any
pedals.
Note: depending on the vehicle, press-
ing button 1 starts the engine.
Operating faults
In certain cases, the hands-free
RENAULT card may not work:
– when the RENAULT card battery is
drained, flat battery, etc.
– near to appliances operating on the
same frequency as the card (moni -
tor, mobile phone, video game, etc.);
– vehicle located in a high electromag-
netic radiation zone.
The message “ Please insert keycard ”
appears on the instrument panel.
Insert the RENAULT card fully into card
reader 2.
Never leave your vehicle
with the RENAULT card in
the reader or in the pas -
senger compartment while
there is a child (or an animal) in the
vehicle, even for a short while.
They may pose a risk to themselves
or to others by starting the engine.
Risk of serious injury.
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stopping the engine .............................. (up to the end of the DU)
engine start/stop button ........................ (up to the end of the DU)
2.5
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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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special features of petrol vehicles ........ (up to the end of the DU)
catalytic converter ................................. (up to the end of the DU)
driving ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
catalytic converter ................................. (up to the end of the DU)
2.6
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Particularités des versions essence (X85 - B85 - C85 - S85 - K85 - R\
enault)
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Special features of petrol versions
SPECIAL FEATURES OF PETROL VERSIONS
The following operating conditions:
– driving for long periods when the low
fuel level warning light is lit;
– using leaded petrol;
– using fuel or lubrication additives
which are not approved.
Or operating faults such as:
– faulty ignition system, running out of
fuel or disconnected spark plugs re-
sulting in the engine misfiring or cut-
ting out when driving;
– loss of power,
as they may cause the catalytic con -
verter to overheat and thus reduce its
efficiency, or damage it irreparably
and cause heat damage to the vehi-
cle. If you notice any of the above operating
faults, have the necessary repairs car-
ried out as soon as possible by an ap-
proved Dealer.
These faults may be avoided by regu
-
larly taking your vehicle to an approved
Dealer at the intervals specified in the
Maintenance Service Booklet.
Starting problems
To avoid damaging the catalytic con -
verter, do not keep trying to start the
engine (using the start button, or by
pushing or towing the vehicle) without
having identified and corrected the
starting fault.
If the fault cannot be identified, do not
keep trying to start the engine, but con-
tact an approved Dealer.
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 con-
tact with the hot exhaust system.

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
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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
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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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Special cases
When parking on a slope or towing a
trailer, pull switch 3 for a few seconds
to obtain the maximum braking effect.
To park the vehicle without applying the
electronic parking brake (if there is a
risk of freezing, for example):
– w i t h t h e e n g i n e r u n n i n g a n d
RENAULT card in reader 4 , switch
off the engine by pressing engine
Start/Stop button 1;
– select a gear (manual gearbox) or
position P (automatic gearbox);
– depress the brake pedal and press
switch 3 at the same time;
– remove the RENAULT card from the
card reader.
brief stopTo manually activate the electronic
parking brake, (when stopping at a red
light, or stopping when the engine is
running, etc.): pull and release switch 3.
The brake is released as soon as the
vehicle is started up again.
ELECTRONIC PARkING bRAkE (2/3)
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1
3
Manual operationYou can control the electronic parking
brake manually.
Applying the electronic parking
brake
Pull switch 3 . Indicator lights 2 and
} light up on the instrument panel.
Releasing the electronic parking
brake
With the ignition on, depress the brake
pedal then press button 3 : indicator
lights 2 and
} go out.
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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.