Power steering RENAULT MEGANE RS 2012 X95 / 3.G Owners Manual

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Section 1: Getting to know your vehicle
RENAULT cards: general information, use, deadlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.10
Automatic locking when driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.14
Headrests/Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.15
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.22
Additional methods of restraint: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.25
to the front seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.25
to the rear seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.29
side protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.30
Child safety: general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.32
choosing a child seat mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.35
fitting the child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.37
deactivating/activating the front passenger air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.43
Driver’s position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.46
Control instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.50
trip computer and warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.56
vehicle settings customisation menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.66
Steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.67
Power-assisted steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.67
Clock and exterior temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.68
Rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.69
Audible and visual signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70
Exterior lighting and signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.71
Headlight beam adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.74
Wash/Wipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75
Fuel tank (filling with fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.78

ABS ....................................................................... (current page)
air bag .................................................................... (current page)
variable power-assisted steering ........................... (current page)
filter particle filter ..................................................... (current page)
speed limiter .......................................................... (current page)
cruise control ......................................................... (current page)
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Tableau de bord : témoins lumineux (X95 - B95 - D95 - Renault)
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WARNINg LIgHTs (2/4)
A
xAnti-lock braking warning
light
This lights up when the ignition is
switched on and goes out after a few
seconds.
If it does not go out after the ignition is
switched on, or lights up when driving,
there is a fault with the ABS. Braking
will then be as normal, without the ABS.
Contact an approved Dealer as soon as
possible.
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Warning Light
This lights up when the ignition is
switched on and goes out when the
engine is started.
– If it lights up continuously, consult
your approved Dealer as soon as
possible;
– if it flashes, reduce the engine speed
until the light stops flashing. Contact
your approved Dealer as soon as
possible.
R e f e r t o t h e i n f o r m a t i o n o n
“Antipollution, fuel economy and driv -
ing” in Section 2.
©Warning light
This lights up when the ignition
is switched on and goes out as soon as
the engine is started. It can light up in
conjunction with other indicator lights
and/or messages on the instrument
panel.
It means you should drive very care-
fully to an approved Dealer as soon as
possible. If you fail to follow this recom-
mendation, you risk damaging your ve-
hicle.
åAir bag warning light
This comes on when the igni -
tion is switched on and goes out after a
few seconds.
If it does not light up when the ignition
is switched on, or comes on when the
engine is running, there is a fault in the
system.
Contact your approved Dealer as soon
as possible.
Ép reheating warning light
(diesel version)
This should come on when the igni -
tion is switched on. It indicates that the
heater plugs are in operation. This goes
out as soon as the engine starts.
Îs peed limiter and cruise
control warning light
See the information on the “Speed lim-
iter” and “Cruise control” in Section 2.
\[f uel economy indica -
tor light
This lights up to advise you to change
to a higher gear (up arrow) or lower
gear (down arrow). The presence and operation of the warning lights dEpENd ON THE EQUIpmENT ANd cOUNTRY.

steering wheeladjustment ...................................... (up to the end of the DU)
power-assisted steering ........................(up to the end of the DU)
power-assisted steering ........................(up to the end of the DU)
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Volant de direction (X95 - B95 - D95 - Renault)
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Operating faults
The steering may become stiff when
driving or when the steering wheel is
turned repeatedly. This is due to the
power assistance overheating. In this
case, it must be allowed to cool down.power-assisted steering
v ariable power-assisted steering
The variable power-assisted steering
system is equipped with an electronic
control system which alters the level of
assistance to suit the vehicle speed.
Steering is made easier during parking
manoeuvres (for added comfort) whilst
the force needed to steer increases
progressively as the speed rises (for
enhanced safety at high speeds).
Steering wheel
Power-assisted steering
sTEERINg WHEEL/pOWER-AssIsTEd sTEERINg
Height and reach adjustment
Pull lever 1 and move the steering
wheel to the required position.
Then, push the lever back fully, beyond
the point of resistance to lock the steer-
ing wheel.
Make sure that the steering wheel is
correctly locked.
For safety reasons, only
adjust the steering wheel
when the vehicle is station-
ary.
Never leave the steering wheel at
full lock while stationary.
1
Never switch off the igni -
tion when travelling down -
hill, and avoid doing so in
normal driving (assistance
is not provided).
With the engine switched off, or if
there is a system fault, it is still pos-
sible to turn the steering wheel. The
force required will be greater.

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Dispositifs de correction de conduite (X95 - B95 - D95 - Renault)
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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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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
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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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Index (X95 - B95 - D95 - Renault)
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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
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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