wipers RENAULT MEGANE RS 2012 X95 / 3.G Owners Manual

wipers ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
windscreen washer/wiper ..................... (up to the end of the DU)
windscreen washer ............................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Essuie-vitre / lave-vitre avant (X95 - B95 - D95 - Renault)
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Wash/Wipe
v ehicle fitted with front
windscreen wiper rain sensor
A park
B automatic wiper function.
When this position is selected, the
system detects water on the wind -
screen and triggers the wipers at a
suitable wiping speed. It is possi -
ble to change the triggering thresh-
old and the time sweeps by turning
ring 2:
– E: minimum sensitivity
– F: maximum sensitivity
note: in foggy weather or during
snowfalls, the wiping is not automati-
cally triggered and remains under
the driver’s control.
C normal wiping speed
D fast wiping speed
special note
When driving the vehicle
, the wiping
speed slows down whenever the ve -
hicle stops. For example, fast wiping
speed will slow to normal wiping speed.
As soon as the vehicle moves off,
wiping will return to the speed originally
selected.
If stalk 1 is operated, it overrides and
cancels the automatic function.
v ehicle fitted with intermittent
windscreen wipers
A park
B intermittent wiping
The wipers will pause for several
seconds between sweeps. It is
possible to change the time be -
tween sweeps by turning ring 2.
C normal wiping speed
D fast wiping speed
WINdscREEN WAsH/WIpE (1/2)
1
1
A
B
c
d
E
f
2
For all vehicles, position C can be
accessed with the ignition on and
positions B and D can only be ac -
cessed with the engine running.

headlight washer ................................................... (current page)
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Essuie-vitre / lave-vitre avant (X95 - B95 - D95 - Renault)
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Headlight washers
Headlights on
On equipped vehicles, hold stalk 1
pulled towards you for about 1 second,
and the headlight washers and wind -
screen washers will be activated at the
same time.
Note: when the minimum windscreen
washer fluid level is reached, the head -
light washer system may be deprimed.
Fill the windscreen washer fluid and
then activate the windscreen washer,
with the engine running , to reprime
the system.
Before any action on the
windscreen (washing the
vehicle, de-icing, cleaning
the windscreen, etc.) return
stalk 1 to position A (park).
Risk of injury and/or damage.
Windscreen washer
With the ignition on, pull stalk 1 then
release.
A brief pull will trigger a single sweep
of the wipers, in addition to the wind -
screen washer.
A longer pull will trigger three sweeps
of the wipers followed, a few seconds
later, by a fourth, in addition to the wind -
screen washer.
WINdscREEN WAsH/WIpE (2/2)
1
In freezing or snowy weather, ensure
they are not stuck to the windscreen
(including the central area located
behind the interior rear-view mirror)
and the rear screen before starting
the wipers (risk of motor overheat -
ing).
A
B
c
d
1
When working in the engine
compartment, ensure that
the windscreen wiper stalk
is in position A (park).
Risk of injury.

screen wash/wipe ................................. (up to the end of the DU)
windscreen washer ............................... (up to the end of the DU)
wipers ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Essuie-vitre / lave-vitre arrière (X95 - B95 - D95 - Renault)
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REAR scREEN WAsH/WIpE
1
2
Check the condition of the wiper
blades. You are responsible for their
service life:
– they must remain clean: clean
the blades, windscreen and
rear screen regularly with soapy
water;
– do not use them when the wind -
screen or rear screen are dry;
– free them from the windscreen or
rear screen when they have not
been used for a long time.
In all cases, replace them as soon
as they begin to lose efficiency: ap-
proximately once a year.
Before using the rear wiper, check
that no object obstructs the travel of
the blade.
Do not use the wiper arm to open or
close the tailgate.
pRear screen washer/
wiper
With the ignition on, push the stalk.
YRear screen wiper
With the ignition on, turn ring A
on stalk 1 to align the symbol with
mark 2 then release it.
To stop the operation, pivot ring A
again.
Wiping frequency varies with vehicle
speed.
A

switching on the vehicle ignition ............................ (current page)
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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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wiper blades ......................................... (up to the end of the DU)
wipers blades ............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
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Balais d’essuie-vitres (X95 - B95 - D95 - L38 - X38 - X32 - B32 - Re\
nault)
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Wipers (replacing blades)
wInDscreen wIPer BlaDes
replacing windscreen wiper
blades 1
w ith the ignition on and engine
switched off, lower the windscreen
wiper stalk completely: they stop
slightly away from the bonnet.
Lift wiper arm 3 , pull tab 2 (move -
ment A) and push the blade upwards.
t o refit
Slide the blade along the arm until it
clips on. Make sure that the blade is
correctly locked in position. Return the
windscreen wiper stalk to the park po-
sition.
1
2
3
Check the condition of the wiper
blades. You are responsible for their
service life:
– clean the blades, windscreen and
rear screen regularly with soapy
water;
– do not use them when the wind -
screen or rear screen are dry;
– free them from the windscreen or
rear screen when they have not
been used for a long time.
rear screen wiper blade 4
– Lift wiper arm 6;
– pivot blade 4 until some resistance is
met (movement C);
– depending on the vehicle, press
tab 5, then remove the blade by pull -
ing it (movement B).
t o refit
To refit the wiper blade, proceed in re-
verse order to removal. Make sure that
the blade is correctly locked in position.
4
5
B
c
a
6
– In frosty weather, make
sure that the wiper blades
are not stuck by ice (to
avoid the risk of the motor
overheating).
– Check the condition of the wiper
blades.
Replace the wiper blades as soon
as they begin to lose efficiency
(approximately once a year).
Whilst changing the blade, take care
not to drop the arm onto the window
after it has been removed as this
may break the window.

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Anomalies de fonctionnement (X95 - B95 - D95 - Renault)
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OPeratIng F aults (5/5)
electrical equipment POssIBle causeswhat tO DO
The wipers do not work. Wiper blades stuck.Free the blades before using the wipers.
Faulty electrical circuit. Consult an approved dealer.
The wiper does not stop. Faulty electrical controls.Consult an approved dealer.
Direction indicators flashing more
quickly. Blown bulb.
Front: contact an approved dealer.
Rear: replace the bulb.
The direction indicators do not work. Faulty electrical circuit.Consult an approved dealer.
The lights do not come on or go off. Faulty electrical circuit or control.Consult an approved dealer.
Traces of condensation in the lights. Traces of condensation may be a nat-
ural phenomenon caused by varia-
tions in temperature.
In this situation, these traces soon dis-
appear when the lights are switched
on.

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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