1995-2002 Renault Megane SUV Driving -> Running in / Ignition Switch User Manual
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Driving -> Running in / Ignition Switch for Your Renault Megane SUV First Generation (1995-2002)

RUNNING IN  
IGNITION SWITCH  
O Petrol version  
“Ignition on” position M  
For the first 625 miles (1000 km) do  
not exceed 70 mph (130 km/h)  
in the highest gear or 3000 to  
3500 rpm.  
The ignition is switched on:  
Petrol version: The engine may be  
started.  
Diesel version: Heater plugs are  
“on”.  
On completion of 625 miles  
(1000 km) you may use your car  
normally. However, it is only after  
1500 miles (3000 km) have been  
covered that you may reasonably  
expect full performance.  
“Start position” D  
If the engine fails to start at the first  
attempt, the key must be turned  
back before the starter can be  
activated again. Release the key as  
soon as the engine starts.  
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Service intervals: Refer to your  
servicing booklet for details about  
service intervals.  
“Stop” position (St) and anti-theft  
lock applied  
To lock: remove the key and turn  
steering wheel slightly until the  
latch engages in the steering  
column.  
O Diesel version  
For the first 750 miles (1500 km),  
do not exceed 2500 rpm. On  
completion of this mileage you may  
drive faster, however, the car will  
only provide top performance  
after approximately 4000 miles  
(6000 km).  
To unlock: turn key and steering  
wheel slightly.  
During the running in period, do  
not accelerate hard while the engine  
is still cold and do not let the engine  
rev in the lower gears.  
“Auxiliaries” position A  
The ignition is switched off. Any  
auxiliaries fitted will still have a  
current supply (example: radio).  
Service intervals: Refer to your  
servicing booklet for details about  
service intervals.  
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