Get Getting to know your car Guide for Renault Megane SUV First Generation (1995-2002)

Section 1: Getting to know your car

Keys - Remote control ......................................................................................................................... 1.02 ¬ 1.04

Doors ..................................................................................................................................................... 1.05 ¬ 1.08

Engine immobiliser system ................................................................................................................... 1.09 - 1.10

Head restraints - Seats ......................................................................................................................... 1.11 ¬ 1.15

Steering wheel .................................................................................................................................................. 1.16

Seat belts - Methods of restraint in addition to the side seat belts ................................................ 1.17 ¬ 1.28

Child safety ........................................................................................................................................... 1.29 ¬ 1.35

Driver’s position ................................................................................................................................... 1.36 ¬ 1.39

Instruments ........................................................................................................................................... 1.40 ¬ 1.52

Driving module (on-board computer) ........................................................................................... 1.50 ¬ 1.52

Clock and external temperature ........................................................................................................... 1.53 - 1.54

Rear-view mirrors .................................................................................................................................. 1.55 - 1.56

Warning lights and horn .................................................................................................................................. 1.57

Lighting and external signals ................................................................................................................ 1.58 - 1.59

Headlight beam adjustment ............................................................................................................................. 1.60

De-icing - Demisting ......................................................................................................................................... 1.61

Windscreen wipers - Windscreen washer ........................................................................................... 1.62 - 1.63

Fuel tank (filling with fuel) ................................................................................................................ 1.64 ¬ 1.66

1.01

KEYS / REMOTE CONTROL

2

1

1 Radio frequency remote control

locking unit, ignition key, key for

doors, luggage compartment and

fuel filler flap.

2 Ignition key, key for doors,

luggage compartment and fuel

filler cap.

If there is

a

child (or

animal) in the car, never

leave it unattended with

the key in the ignition.

With the key in the ignition it

would be possible to operate the

rear electric window and there is a

risk that the child may be seriously

injured (by trapping his or her

neck, arm, hand, etc.).

1.02

RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL DOOR LOCKING

Locking/unlocking the doors

The range within which the

remote control will operate

This varies according to the

environment: therefore take care

when handling the remote control

that you do not inadvertently lock

or unlock the doors.

Press the remote control for

approximately one second to lock or

unlock the doors. (Light 2 will light

1

up.)

2

- The side repeaters and hazard

warning lights flash twice to

indicate that the doors have been

locked.

Note: On certain vehicles, if a door

is not opened within approximately

30 seconds of unlocking the door

using the remote control, the doors

will lock again automatically.

Note: If either a door or a luggage

compartment lid is open or not

properly closed, the hazard

warning lights will not flash.

- The hazard lights and side

repeaters flash once to indicate

unlocking.

The plip remote control 1 locks and

unlocks the doors.

It is supplied with power by a

battery which must be replaced

when the battery indicator light 2

no longer illuminates. (Refer to the

information on the plip remote

control batteries in section 5).

1.03

RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL (continued)

Interference

Interference may be caused to the

operation of the remote control by

If you lose your keys or need

another set of keys (or a remote

control), contact your Renault

Dealer.

factors in the immediate vicinity

(external installations or the use of

equipment operating on the same

frequency as the remote control).

• It will be necessary to take the

vehicle to your Renault Dealer if

you need to replace

a

key

because both the vehicle and all

the keys are needed to initialise

the system.

• No more than four keys

(including the remote controls)

can be used on one vehicle.

If the plip remote control will not

operate:

• Make sure that the batteries are

always in good condition - they

last for approximately two years.

• Check that the remote control is

correctly synchronised.

In both cases refer to the

information on the remote control

batteries in section 5.

1.04

OPENING THE DOORS

4

3

1

2

Opening the doors from the

outside

Opening the doors manually

from inside the car

Move handle 3.

Childproof locks

These make it impossible for the

rear doors to be opened from the

inside. Move lever 4 on each door

and check from the inside that both

doors are securely locked.

Front: Use the key to unlock one of

the front door locks 2. (Make sure

that the key is inserted as far as it

will go into the lock.) Place your

hand behind handle 1 and pull it

towards you.

“Lights on” warning buzzer

A warning buzzer will sound when

a front door is opened if you have

left the lights switched on after

switching off the ignition (to

prevent discharge of the battery).

Rear: Place your hand behind

handle 1 and pull it towards you.

1.05

LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE DOORS

2

1

Manual locking

Operating incident

If outside, use the key.

In the event of an electrical failure,

the doors can be locked manually.

Front: Using the key.

Electric central locking

Rear: With the door open, turn the

screw 2 (using a tool such as a flat

screwdriver) and close the door

again. The door will then be locked

from the outside.

This enables all four doors, the

luggage compartment and fuel

flap to be locked or unlocked

simultaneously.

Press the red spot on switch 1 to

lock the doors.

It will only be possible to open the

door from the inside.

The front door mechanism cannot

be locked if the front door is open.

1.06

LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE DOORS (continued)

A

km/h

3

5

4

Door status indicator light 3

The switch indicator light 3 shows

the closure status of the doors:

- when the doors are locked,

indicator light 3 is on;

If one of the four doors is open,

indicator light 5 switches on and

the four doors in picture 4 are open

on display A.

- when a door is opened (or not

properly closed), indicator light 3

is off.

If you decide to keep the

doors locked when you are

driving, remember that it

may be more difficult for

those assisting you to gain access to

your vehicle in the event of an

emergency.

When you lock the doors by

remote control, indicator light 3

stays on for approximately one

minute before switching off.

1.07

AUTOMATIC LOCKING OF DOORS, ETC. WHEN DRIVING

You can decide if you wish to

activate the function.

To activate it

With the ignition on, press the

locking side (red dot) of the door

central locking button

1

for

approximately 5 seconds until you

hear a beep.

To deactivate it

1

With the ignition on, press the

unlocking side (opposite the red

dot) of the door central locking

2

button

1

for approximately

5

seconds until you hear a beep.

Operating principle

Operating incident

When the vehicle moves off, the

system automatically locks the

doors, etc. as soon as a speed of

4 mph (6 km/h) is attained.

If you note that the system is not

operating correctly (automatic

locking does not take place, the

indicator light 2 does not illuminate

when the doors, etc. are locked),

first of all check that all the doors,

etc. are properly closed. However, if

they are closed correctly, consult

your Renault Dealer.

Unlocking occurs automatically:

- if a front door is opened.

Note: If a rear door is opened, this

will be locked again automatically

when the vehicle attains a speed of

approximately 4 mph (6 km/h).

If you decide to keep the

doors locked when you

are driving, remember

that it may be more

difficult for those assisting you

to gain access to your vehicle in

the event of an emergency.

- by pressing the door unlocking

button 1.

1.08

ENGINE IMMOBILISER

This prevents the vehicle being

driven by anyone not in possession

of the vehicle’s coded ignition key.

indicator light relating to the

engine immobiliser

• Vehicle protection indicator light

A few seconds after the ignition

has been switched off, indicator

light 1 will flash continuously.

1

The vehicle will not be protected

until the key has been taken out of

the ignition.

• Indicator light to indicate the

engine immobiliser is operating

When the ignition has been

switched on, indicator light 1

illuminates steadily for a few

seconds and then extinguishes.

You can then start the engine.

Operating principle

The vehicle is automatically

protected a few seconds after taking

the key out of the ignition.

When the ignition is switched on,

indicator light

1

illuminates

steadily for a few seconds and then

extinguishes.

Any work or modification

to the engine immobiliser

(computer, wiring, etc.)

may be dangerous. It must

be carried out by trained Renault

network personnel.

The vehicle has recognised the code

and the engine can be started.

If the vehicle does not recognise the

code of the ignition key, indicator

light 1 flashes continuously and the

engine cannot be started.

1.09

ENGINE IMMOBILISER (continued)

In all cases, it is essential to consult

a Renault Dealer as only he is

qualified to repair the engine

immobiliser.

If your coded ignition key is faulty,

use the second key (given to you

when the vehicle is delivered). If

you do not have access to this, it is

essential to call a Renault Dealer

because it is only dealers in the

Renault network who are qualified

to repair the engine immobiliser.

1

2

• Warning light to indicate that the

system is not operating correctly

After the ignition has been

switched on, if indicator light 1

continues to flash or remains

illuminated

steadily,

this

indicates that the system is not

operating correctly.

If indicator light 2 flashes during

a journey when the vehicle is

slowing down or at idling speed,

it indicates that the system is not

operating correctly.

1.10

HEAD RESTRAINTS

To refit the head restraint

Insert the rods into the sleeves with

the notches facing the front.

Lower the head restraint until it

locks in position.

A

1

A

B

1

To adjust the height

To adjust the angle of the head

restraint

Pull the head restraint forwards A

and slide it up or down at the same

time B.

On certain vehicles the angle of the

head restraint can be adjusted. To

do this, move the front section A of

the head restraint forwards or

To remove the head restraint

Raise the head restraint until it is at

the highest possible setting. Lift up

backwards

comfortable.

until

it

feels

The head restraint is

important for safety:

tab

1

and then pull the head

ensure

that

it

is

restraint upwards until it is

released.

positioned correctly.

The distance between your head

and the head restraint should be

as small as possible, and the top

of the head restraint should be as

close as possible to the top of

your head.

1.11

REAR HEAD RESTRAINTS

1

C

D

A

B

2

1

Side C and centre D head

restraints

Stowing position of centre head

restraint

To adjust the height:

Simply slide it up.

Press the tabs 2 on the head restraint

guides and lower the head restraint

completely.

To remove it:

Press tab 1 on head restraint guides.

When the head restraint has been

lowered as far as it can go, it is

called the stowing position: the

head restraint must not be in this

position if the seat is occupied by a

passenger.

The head restraint is

important for safety. Ensure

that it is in place and in the

To refit the head restraint:

correct

position.

The

Insert the rods into the sleeves, with

the notches facing the front, and

lower the head restraint to the

desired height.

distance between your head and

the head restraint should be as

small as possible. The top of your

head should be in line with the top

of the head restraint.

1.12

FRONT SEATS

A

3

2

4

3

1

To move forwards or backwards:

To incline the seatback:

Turn tumblewheel 4 and tilt the

seatback to the desired position.

To adjust the lumbar support of the

driver’s seat

Turn tumblewheel 3.

Lift lever 1 to unlock the seat.

Release the lever in the required

position and ensure that the seat is

locked in place.

To raise or lower the seat

Move lever 2.

1.13

FRONT SEATS

A

4

5

Central armrest

We would advise you not to

You can set the height to one of

three different positions by raising

it slightly:

recline

the

seatbacks

excessively to ensure that

the effectiveness of the seat

belts is not reduced.

Raised position A

Used to access the adjustment

stalk 4.

Make sure the seatback is locked in

place correctly.

Nothing should be placed on the

floor (area in front of driver) as

such objects may slide under the

pedal during braking manoeuvres,

thus obstructing its use.

The raised position A is

used to attach the seat

belt (access to the

casing 5).

For safety reasons, only

adjust the seats when the

vehicle is stationary.

1.14

HEATED SEATS

1

With the ignition on, press switch 1.

A indicator light will illuminate on

the instrument panel.

If the indicator light is illuminated,

the system is not necessarily

activated. The system has

a

thermostat and only operates when

the

passenger

compartment

temperature is less than 12°C (with

a tolerance of plus or minus 4°C).

1.15

STEERING WHEEL

1

On certain vehicles, the position of

the steering wheel is adjustable.

Adjustment

Lift lever 1 and put the steering

wheel in the required position;

lower the lever to lock the steering

wheel in place.

When power assisted steering is

fitted, never leave the steering

wheel on full lock when the

vehicle is parked as this may

damage the pump.

Never switch off the ignition when

travelling downhill, and avoid

doing so when driving in general

(power steering and brake servo

will not function).

For safety reasons, only

adjust the steering wheel

when the vehicle is

stationary.

1.16

SEAT BELTS

Always wear your seat belt when

travelling in your car. You must also

comply with the local legislation in

the particular country you are in.

Adjusting your driving position

• Sit with your back firmly against

the seatback. This is essential to

ensure that your lumbar vertebrae

are in the correct position.

Before driving off:

- First ensure that your driving

• Adjust the distance between the

seat and the pedals. Your seat

should be as far back as possible

for you to be able to press in the

clutch pedal fully. The seatback

should be adjusted so that your

arms are slightly bent when you

hold the steering wheel.

position is correct.

1

- Then adjust your seat belt to

provide maximum protection.

2

• Adjust the position of your head

restraint. For maximum safety

your head should be as near as

possible to the head restraint.

Adjusting the seat belts

Sit with your back firmly against the

seatback.

• Adjust the height of the seat. This

adjustment allows you to select

the seat position which offers you

the best possible vision.

The shoulder strap 1 should be as

close to the base of the neck as

possible but not on it.

Incorrectly adjusted seat

belts may cause injuries

in the event of an

accident.

The lap strap 2 should be held

firmly over the thighs and against

the pelvis.

• Adjust the position of the steering

wheel.

Even pregnant women should

wear a seat belt. In this case,

ensure that the pressure of the

lap belt on the abdomen is not

excessive.

The belt should be worn so that it is

as close to the body as possible, i.e.

avoid wearing heavy clothing or

having bulky objects under the

belts.

1.17

SEAT BELTS (continued)

To fasten (continued)

If your belt becomes completely

jammed:

- Pull the belt slowly but firmly so

that just over an inch (3 cm)

unwinds.

3

- Then allow the belt to rewind

automatically.

1

- Unwind it again.

- If the problem persists, consult

your Renault Dealer.

4

5

6

To release

6

Press button 5 on the catch 6 and the

seat belt will be returned by the

inertia reel.

Adjusting the front seat belt

shoulder strap height

Press button 3 to select the position

you require so that the shoulder

strap 1 is worn as described above.

To fasten

Unwind the belt slowly and

smoothly and ensure the buckle 4

locks into the catch 6 (check it is

locked by pulling on the buckle 4).

If the belt jams, allow it to return

slightly before attempting to

unwind it again.

Hold the buckle to help the

operation.

When the belt has been adjusted,

make sure it is locked in position

correctly.

1.18

REAR SEAT BELTS EXCEPT FOR ESTATE VERSIONS

Rear side seat belts

The belts are fastened, released and

adjusted in the same way as the

front belts.

3

A

1

4

1

2

6

5

Rear centre belt

Depending on version, release

buckle 1 from its housing A.

Insert the last sliding buckle 1 into

catch 6.

Unwind belt 3 slowly until the

black buckle 2 locks into the black

catch 5.

To fold back the rear seatback,

release the black buckle

2

by

unlocking the red catch 6.

For hatchback versions: it is

essential to route the belt in the

guide 4 as shown in the photos

above.

For hatchback versions: Release the

belt from guide 4. Replace buckle 1

at position A.

1.19

REAR SEAT BELTS EXCEPT FOR ESTATE VERSIONS (continued)

6

7

8

Special note for vehicles with split

folding rear bench seats

If you have to fold down the section

• Lower seatback 8 while holding

catch 6 so that it remains visible

when the seatback is folded down

(as shown above).

behind the front left-hand seat:

• Remove the head restraint.

• Lift the seat cushion against the

front left-hand seat.

Note: The label will remind you of

these instructions.

• Release catch

housing 7.

6

from its

The belt is then fastened as

described on the previous page.

1.20

REAR CENTRE BELTS ON ESTATE VERSIONS

1

2

4

3

5

Unwind the belt slowly from its

housing 1.

Insert black buckle 2 until it locks

into black catch 3.

Insert the last sliding buckle 4 until

it locks into red catch 5.

1.21

SEAT BELTS

The following information applies to both the vehicle’s front and rear seat belts:

• No modifications may be made to the component parts of the restraint system (belts and seats and their

mountings) fitted originally.

For special applications (e.g. fitting child seats) consult your Renault Dealer.

• Do not use any devices which give any play in the belts (clothes pegs, clips, for example). A seat belt that is worn too

loosely may cause injuries in the event of an accident.

• Never wear the shoulder strap under your arm or behind your back.

• Do not use the same belt for more than one person and never hold a baby or child on your knees with your seat belt

around them.

• The belt should never be twisted.

• Following a serious accident the seat belts in use at the time must be replaced. Likewise, have your seat belts replaced

as soon as they show any signs of wear.

• When refitting the rear bench seat, take care that the seat belts are correctly positioned so that they can be used

properly.

• If necessary, re-adjust the position and tension of the belt.

1.22

METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT AND REAR SIDE SEAT BELTS

These are:

• Following an accident,

O Seat belt pretensioners.

have all the restraint

systems checked.

O Force limiter.

• No operations whatsoever are

O Air bags for driver and front

permitted on any part of the

passenger.

pretensioner system (computer,

wiring).

These systems are provided to act

independently or together when the

• To avoid accidental triggering of

vehicle is subjected to a frontal

the system which may cause

impact.

damage,

only qualified

of the Renault

There are three possibilities,

depending on the force of the

impact:

personnel

1

Network may work on the

pretensioner system.

- Protection is provided by the belt

only;

- The pretensioner is triggered to

rectify belt position and take up

play in the belt;

- Always wear your seat belt when

travelling in your car.

• Electrical testing of the trigger

system may only be carried out

by a specially trained technician

using special equipment.

Seat belt pretensioners

This system is only operational

when the ignition is switched on.

If the vehicle is subject to a severe

• When the vehicle is scrapped,

contact your Renault Dealer for

disposal of the gas generator.

frontal

impact,

piston

1

immediately retracts the seat belt

buckle pulling the seat belt tight

against the body and thereby

improving its efficiency.

O Side air bags

Provided to operate in the event

of a violent side impact.

1.23

METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT AND REAR SIDE SEAT BELTS (continued)

Force limiter

Above a certain severity of impact,

this mechanism is used to limit the

force of the belt against the body so

that it is at an acceptable level.

Warning relating to the

service life of air bags

and pretensioners

The pyrotechnic systems in air

Airbags for driver and front

bags and pretensioners have a

passenger

limited service life. These

systems must be replaced each

time they are activated but at the

latest after they have been in

service for ten years.The work

must be undertaken by a Renault

Dealer.

An air bag may be provided for both

the driver and the front passenger.

"Air bag" inscriptions on the

steering wheel and dashboard

together with a label on the sun

visor on the passenger side indicate

that the vehicle is equipped with air

bags.

The seat belt pretensioners and

the air bag operate together. If

one of the systems has passed the

date when it is due for renewal, it

will alter the overall safety

protection provided.

1.24

METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT AND REAR SIDE SEAT BELTS (continued)

Operation

Operating incidents

The system is only operational after

the ignition has been turned on

(ignition key in position M “ignition

on”).

Tell-tale light 1 illuminates on the

instrument panel when the ignition

is turned on and then extinguishes

after a few seconds.

If a severe frontal impact occurs, the

air bag(s) inflate(s) in approximately

30 millisecond(s), cushioning the

impact of the driver’s head against

the steering wheel and the front

passenger’s head against the

dashboard. The air bag then deflates

immediately so that the passengers

are not impeded in any way when

they get out of the vehicle.

If it does not illuminate when the

ignition is turned on or if it flashes,

there is a fault in the system.

Consult your Renault Dealer as soon

as possible. Your protection will be

reduced until this problem is

rectified.

1

The air bag system uses the

principles of pyrotechnics. This

explains why, when the air bag

inflates, it will generate heat,

produce smoke (this does not mean

that a fire is about to start) and make

noise upon detonation. In

situation where an air bag is

required, it must inflate

Airbags for driver and front

passenger (continued)

Each air bag system consists of:

- An air bag and gas generator fitted

on the steering wheel for the

driver and in the dashboard for the

front passenger.

a

- A computer for both systems,

which includes the impact

detector and a monitor controlling

the electrical trigger system for the

gas generator.

immediately and this may cause

some minor, superficial grazing to

the skin.

- One single indicator light on the

instrument panel 1.

1.25

METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT AND REAR SIDE SEAT BELTS (continued)

All the warnings given below are designed to ensure that the air bag can inflate correctly and to prevent serious injuries

caused by items which may be dislodged when the air bag inflates.

The airbag is designed to complement the action of the seat belt. The air bags and seat belts are integral parts of

the same protection system. It is therefore essential that the seat belt is worn at all times. If seat belts are not

worn, it exposes the occupants to the risk of serious injury in the event of an accident. It may also increase the

risk of minor superficial injuries occurring when the air bag is deployed, although such minor injuries are

always possible with air bags.

The air bag does not offer protection against minor and moderately serious frontal impacts, side or rear impacts or if the

vehicle turns over.

Air bags for driver and passenger

• No work or modification whatsoever may be performed on the entire driver and passenger air bag system (computer,

wiring, etc.) except by qualified Renault network personnel.

• To ensure that the system is in good working order and to avoid incorrect triggering of the system which may cause

injury, only qualified Renault Network personnel may work on the air bag system.

• As a safety precaution, have the air bag system checked if your vehicle has been involved in an accident, is stolen or

broken into.

• When selling or lending the vehicle, inform the user of these points and hand over this handbook with the vehicle.

• When scrapping your vehicle, contact your Renault Dealer for disposal of the gas generator(s).

1.26

METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT AND REAR SIDE SEAT BELTS (continued)

Warnings concerning the driver’s air bag

• Do not modify either the steering wheel or the steering wheel boss.

• Do not cover the steering wheel boss.

1

• Do not attach any objects (pin, logo, clock, telephone support, etc.) to the

steering wheel boss.

• The steering wheel must not be removed (except by qualified personnel

within the Renault network).

• Do not sit too close to the steering wheel. If you sit with your arms slightly

bent (see information on “Adjusting your driving position” in section 1), it

will ensure that there is sufficient space for the air bag to inflate properly

and to be fully effective.

All the warnings given below are

Warnings concerning the passenger air bag: location 1

• Do not attach or affix with adhesive any objects (pin, logo, clock, telephone

support, etc.) on the dashboard near where the air bag is located.

designed to ensure that the air bag

can inflate correctly and to prevent

serious injuries caused by items

which may be dislodged when the

air bag inflates.

• Do not place anything between the dashboard and the passenger (animal,

umbrella, walking stick, parcels, etc.).

• The passenger must not put his or her feet on the dashboard as there is a

risk that serious injuries may be sustained. As a general rule, keep all parts

of the body (knees, hands, heads, etc.) well away from the dashboard.

A REAR-FACING CHILD/BABY SEAT MUST NOT BE FITTED

TO THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT

IF THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A PASSENGER AIR BAG.

1.27

METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT AND REAR SIDE SEAT BELTS (continued)

Warnings concerning the side air bag

• Fitting seat covers: Seats equipped with an air bag require special

covers specifically designed for your vehicle. Consult your Renault

Dealer to find out if these covers may be purchased from Renault

outlets. The use of any covers other than those designed for your vehicle

(and including those designed for another vehicle) may affect the

operation of these air bags and reduce your protection.

• Do not place any accessories, objects or even an animal between the

seatback and the door. This may prevent the air bag from operating

correctly or cause injury if the air bag is deployed.

• No work or modification whatsoever may be performed on the seat except

by qualified Renault network personnel.

1

Side air bags

This air bag may be fitted to the

front seats and is activated at the

sides of the seat (door side) to

protect the occupants in the event of

a severe side impact.

The markings 1 on the windscreen

will remind you of the presence of

this equipment.

This system will only operate if a

severe side impact occurs.

1.28

CHILD SAFETY

In all countries there are regulations

governing the use of restraints for

children and babies.

Child restraints for which type

approval was obtained after 1992

provide a level of security greater

than for restraints with type

approval before that date.

In Europe, children under 12 years

of age or a height of less than

1.50 m⁽¹⁾(4 ft 11 inches) must travel

in an approved seat that is suitable

for the height and weight of the

child.

It is therefore advisable to select a

child restraint that complies with

European regulation ECE 44.

Restraints that comply with this

legislation must be marked with an

orange label bearing the letter E

The driver is responsible for

ensuring that this equipment is

used correctly.

followed by

a

number (which

stands for the country where it is

type approved) and the year the

type approval was granted.

Under no circumstances

should babies or children

be allowed to travel sitting

on the knees of another

passenger in the vehicle.

If a head-on collision occurs at

30 mph (50 km/h) a child weighing

30 kg (66 lbs) will be transformed

into a missile equivalent to one

tonne: you will find it impossible

to hold the child, even if you

yourself are wearing a belt.

Remember that a collision at

30 mph (50 km/h) is the same as

falling a distance of 10 metres.

Expressed in other terms,

transporting a child without a

restraint is the equivalent of

allowing him or her to play on a

third-floor balcony which does

not have any railings.

The standard classifies the

restraints in five categories:

Category 0 : from 0 to 10 kg

(0 to 22 lbs)

It is particularly dangerous to put

the belt round your child when he

or she is sitting on your knee.

Never use the same belt for more

than one person at the same time.

Category 0+: from 0 to 13 kg

(0 to 28 lbs)

Category 1 : from 9 to 18 kg

(20 to 40 lbs)

Category 2 : from 15 to 25 kg

(33 to 55 lbs)

(1) Always comply with the laws of the

country in which you are travelling.

They may be different to the

guidelines in this handbook.

Category 3 : from 22 to 36 kg

(48 to 80 lbs)

1.29

CHILD SAFETY (continued)

The right choice

The safety of your children is also

your responsibility.

To ensure that your child has the

maximum possible protection, we

recommend that you use seats

obtained from a Renault Dealer.

If your vehicle is fitted with an

Isofix system you should use an

Isofix seat (see section 1, paragraph

"Isofix child seat attachment

system").

Restraint systems for all the

categories are available. These

systems have been developed in

1

2

consultation

with

the

Category O and O+

Category 1

manufacturers and have been tested

in Renault vehicles.

A child’s neck is very susceptible to

injury up to the age of two. In a

front-facing seat there is a risk that a

child will sustain neck injuries in

the event of a frontal collision.

Renault therefore recommends a

rear-facing seat with a harness that

gives all-round protection (figure 1).

Between the ages of 2 and 4, a

child’s pelvis is not fully developed.

Restraints using three-point belts

are not adequate and there is a risk

that the child will sustain

abdominal injuries in the event of a

frontal collision. It is therefore

advisable to use rear-facing seats

(figure 1), bucket type seats (figure

2) or seats with harnesses.

Consult your Renault Dealer and

ask him to help you install it.

To avoid any risk to your safety, we recommend that you use

RENAULT approved accessories because they are suitable for your

car and are the only accessories for which RENAULT will provide a

warranty.

1.30

CHILD SAFETY (continued)

Category 3

For children aged over 7, a booster

seat

with

belt

guides

is

recommended to ensure that the

vehicle's three-point seat belt will

be worn flat over the child’s thighs.

A

booster

seat

with

a

height-adjustable seatback and a

belt guide is recommended as this

will allow the belt to be worn as

close to the base of the neck as

possible but not on it.

If a booster seat without a seatback

is used (figure 3), the vehicle’s head

restraint will have to be adjusted to

suit the child’s stature; the upper

edge of the head restraint must be at

the same height as the top of the

child’s head and should never be

lower than in line with the child’s

eyes.

3

4

Category 2 (15 to 25 kg) (33 to

55 lbs)

A

booster

seat

with

a

The type of restraint most suitable

for the pelvis of a child aged

between 4 and 7 is one that can be

combined with a three-point seat

belt. This is a booster seat (figure 3)

with belt guides to ensure that the

belt will be worn flat over the thighs

of the child.

height-adjustable seatback and a

belt guide is recommended as this

will allow the belt to be worn as

close to the base of the neck as

possible but not on it. A bucket-type

seat (figure 4) must be used for

vehicles where the rear centre seat

is equipped with a two-point belt.

1.31

CHILD SAFETY (continued)

5

6

DANGER

A rear-facing child seat must not be fitted to the front passenger seat

if the vehicle is fitted with a passenger air bag. The child may suffer

very serious injuries if the air bag inflates.

Label 5 (on the dashboard) and label 6 (on the passenger side sun visor)

remind you of these instructions.

1.32

CHILD SAFETY (continued)

CHILD SAFETY

• No modifications may be made to the component parts of the restraint system (belts and seats and their

mountings) fitted originally.

• The fitting instructions provided by the manufacturer of the restraint system should be followed carefully.

• Avoid wearing bulky clothing and do not place any objects between the child and the restraint system.

• The seat belt on the vehicle must be taut so that the child’s seat is held in position securely. Check the tension

regularly.

• Never wear the belt under the arm or behind the back.

• The harness or belt should be taut and fitted to suit the child’s stature.

• Never allow your child to stand or kneel on the seat when the vehicle is moving.

• Check that the child is in the correct position for the entire journey, particularly when he or she is asleep.

• Use the seat belts to hold the seat in position, even if it is not occupied. Otherwise, if an accident occurs, it may

become dislodged and pose a risk to other vehicle occupants.

• Following a serious accident, have an inspection made of the seat belts and restraint systems fitted at the time.

• Never leave a child unsupervised in a vehicle, even if he or she is in a child seat.

• Activate the rear door locks (if your vehicle is equipped with these).

• Make sure the child does not get out of the vehicle at the side where there is traffic.

• Set your children a good example - always wear your seat belt.

1.33

CHILD SAFETY (continued)

Isofix - mounting system for

child seats

This is

a

new procedure for

installing a child seat. It can be used

on the rear side seat positions of the

vehicle.

It consists of the following

components:

• Two anchoring rings per seat

located between the seat the

seatback;

• A special Renault child seat fitted

with two catches which hook

onto the two rings.

Only the specific Renault seat is

type approved for this vehicle.

Please contact your Renault Dealer

to purchase this seat.

This seat is used as a rear-facing

seat for children up to the age of

approximately 18 months and then

as a front-facing seat up to the age

of four. It is equipped with two

retractable catches which can be

• Make sure that there is

nothing obstructing the

seat mounting mechanism

at the anchorage points

(gravel, cloths, toys, etc.).

secured

with

the

Isofix

• Always remember to fasten the

seat belts on child seats for all

journeys.

attachments provided for Renault

vehicles. It can also be fitted

“conventionally” in other vehicles

(without

catches)

using

a

three-point seat belt.

1.34

CHILD SAFETY (continued)

2

1

Fitting a child seat

• Before fitting and using the seat,

read the instructions provided

carefully.

Isofix seat installed in the

rear-facing position

The front seat must not be moved

back beyond the half-way point on

the seat runners.

• Latch the hooks onto the rings

and make sure it is locked in

place properly by moving it

forwards and backwards and from

right to left.

• Hold the seat in position so that

the catches on the seat are

opposite the two rings 2 fitted to

the rear centre seat of the vehicle.

(If the seat is fitted with

installation guides 1, slide each

guide around the anchoring

ring 2).

Isofix seat installed in the

front-facing position

The front seat must not be moved

back beyond the half-way point on

the seat runners and the seatback

must be in an upright position.

• Push on the base of the seat firmly

to bring it into contact with the

seatback and make sure it is

securely in position.

1.35

DRIVER’S LAYOUT, LEFT-HAND DRIVE

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

27 26 25 24

23 22 21 20

14

13

19

17 16 15

18

1.36

DRIVER’S LAYOUT, LEFT HAND DRIVE (continued)

The equipment fitted, described below, depends on the version, option and country.

1

2

Demister outlet for left-hand

side window

9

Time,

navigation system display

or storage compartment,

depending on the vehicle

radio,

temperature,

20 Location for radio

21 Ignition switch

22 Horn

Stalk for:

• Direction indicators

• External lighting

• Front fog lights

• Rear fog lights

• Horn

10 Switches for:

• hazard warning lights

• central door locking

23 Steering wheel height adjuster

24 Fuse box

11 Storage

compartment

position of passenger air bag

or

3

4

5

6

Control instruments

12 Demister outlet for side

window

Driver's air bag location

Radio satellite controls

25 Control for bonnet release

26 Controls for:

13 Side vent and control for

opening/closing

• electrical

adjustment

of

14 Glove box

headlamp beam height

• Switch for windscreen and

rear screen wash/wipe

• storage and retainer for small

cards

15 Controls for:

• On-board computer

• rear screen de-icing

• windscreen de-icing

• instrument panel lighting

dimmer

information readout control

• rear electric window locking

• heated seats

16 Air conditioning controls

17 Gear lever

7

8

Central air vents

• Electronic Stability Program

(ESP)

or storage compartment

Tyre

pressure

monitoring

system

18 Handbrake

Warning lights for:

• Driver's seat belt not fastened

• Door(s) and boot lid open

27 Side vent and control for

19 Ashtray and cigarette lighter

opening/closing

1.37

DRIVER’S LAYOUT, RIGHT-HAND DRIVE

1

2

3

4

5

6 7

8

9

10 11

12

27

26

25

24

19 18 17 16 15 14 13

22 21 20

23

1.38

DRIVER’S LAYOUT, RIGHT-HAND DRIVE (continued)

The equipment fitted, described below, depends on the version, option and country.

1

Demister outlet for side

window

9

Position of driver's air bag

16 Fuse box

17 Ignition switch

18 Horn

10 Radio remote control

2

3

4

Storage compartment

Centre air vents

11 • Steering column stalk for

windscreen and rear screen

wash/wipe

19 Steering wheel height adjuster

• On-board

information readout control

computer

Tyre pressure monitor

Warning lights for:

• driver's seat belt not fastened

• door(s) and boot lid open

20 Controls for:

• Rear screen de-icing

• Windscreen de-icing

12 Demister outlet for side

window

5

Time,

radio,

storage

temperature,

compartment,

21 Air conditioning controls

22 Gear lever

navigation system display

13 Side vent and control for

or

opening/closing

depending on the vehicle

14 Controls for:

23 Handbrake

6

7

Switches for:

• electrical

adjustment

of

• hazard warning lights

• central door locking

headlamp beam height

• storage and retainer for small

cards

24 Ashtray and cigar lighter

25 Radio location

26 Glove box

• instrument panel lighting

dimmer

Steering column stalk for:

• direction indicators

• exterior lights

• front fog lights

• rear fog lights

• rear electric window locking

• heated seats

• Electronic Stability Program

(ESP)

27 Side vent and control for

8

Control instruments

15 Bonnet release

opening/closing

1.39

INSTRUMENT PANEL

The presence and operation of the warning lights, described below, depend on the vehicle equipment and

country.

2

3

4a 4

5

1

6

If these warning lights illuminate,

you must stop as soon as traffic conditions allow.

1.40

INSTRUMENT PANEL (continued)

The presence and operation of the warning lights described below depend on the vehicle equipment and

country.

1

Tyre pressure warning

light

2

Rev counter (scale ×100)

6

Indicator

electronic

light

for

• Up to 3000 (or 2500 on diesel

versions), engine speed not

to be exceeded in the

stability

This indicator light

program (ESP) and

comes on for different reasons,

depending on the severity of

the fault. Refer to the

paragraphs on monitoring the

tyre pressures in section 2.

traction control system.

intermediate

gears

for

economical driving

Low

headlight

• Red shaded area, engine

speed prohibited

wash/wipe fluid level

warning light

Top up as soon as possible.

LPG mode operating

indicator.

Refer to the attached

supplement.

Not used

3

4

Fuel gauge

Air bag indicator light

This comes on when

Headlight main beam

indicator light

the ignition is switched

on and switches off after a few

seconds.

Coolant temperature indicator

In normal use, the needle

should be below the area

marked 4a. Under severe

conditions, the needle may

enter this area but this is not

If it does not come on when the

ignition is turned on or if it

flashes, there is a fault in the

system. Consult your Renault

Dealer as soon as possible.

Headlight dipped beam

indicator light

Windscreen demisting

indicator light

serious unless the

Rear fog light indicator

light

warning light comes on.

Front

fog

lights

indicator light

Rear screen de-icing

indicator light

5

Speedometer (km or miles per

hour).

1.41

INSTRUMENT PANEL

The presence and operation of the warning lights, described below, depend on the vehicle equipment and

country.

9

8

7

If these warning lights illuminate,

you must stop as soon as traffic conditions allow.

1.42

INSTRUMENT PANEL (continued)

The presence and operation of the warning lights, described below, depend on the vehicle equipment and

country.

7

Multifunction display

• Oil level indicator

The squares which appear on

the display indicate the level.

The number of squares

displayed is reduced as the

oil level drops and they are

replaced by a dash.

8

Multifunction key

Keep pressing the key to select

the information on the display

and/or zero the trip mileage

recorder.

The vehicle must be parked

on level ground and the

engine should have been

switched off for some time

beforehand to obtain an

accurate reading.

To move to on-board computer

reading, press the button again.

When ignition has been

9

STOP warning light

This indicates that it is

essential to stop.

switched

on

for

• On-board computer

Can be read approximately

30 seconds after the ignition

is switched on.

Refer to the information in

section 1 on the on-board

computer.

approximately 30 seconds:

- if the level is correct, the

display will show “oil OK”.

This light goes out as soon as

the engine starts. It lights up

together with one of the

warning lights:

- if the level is at a minimum,

the dashes and the word

“oil” flash, “OK” is no

longer displayed and the

SERV warning light will

switch on.

or

Clock and distance recorder

(trip and total) legible

approximately 30 seconds

after the ignition is switched

on.

For time and external

temperature refer to the

information in section 1.

It is vital to top up as soon

as possible.

Engine

immobiliser

warning light.

This light has several

Special feature: to gain a

more accurate reading of the

level, press the trip mileage

functions.

Refer to the information on

the engine immobiliser in

section 1.

reset

information scroll button on

the on-board computer

button

or

the

during these 30 seconds (on

the stalk on the right-hand

side of the steering wheel).

1.43

INSTRUMENT PANEL

The presence and operation of the warning lights, described below, depend on the vehicle equipment and

country.

9

If these warning lights illuminate,

you must stop as soon as traffic conditions allow.

1.44

INSTRUMENT PANEL (continued)

The presence and operation of the warning lights described below depend on the vehicle equipment and

country.

9

SERVICE warning light

This light illuminates

when the ignition is

9

Petrol versions

Warning light

9

Diesel version

Warning light

for

serious injection incident/

Coolant temperature warning

light

serious injection incident/

Coolant temperature warning

light

switched

on

and

then

extinguishes within 3 seconds.

If it illuminates when the

vehicle is being driven, it is

advisable to stop at a Renault

Dealer soon.

It illuminates together with one

of the warning lights:

• Warning light for serious

injection incident

If it illuminates when you are

driving, it may indicate one of

two problems:

If it flashes when you are

driving, it indicates that the

engine is overheating or there

is a fault in the injection

system. Stop at once, switch

off the ignition and call for

the assistance of a Renault

Dealer.

• Warning light for serious

injection incident

If the injection cuts out at the

same time as the warning

light

illuminates,

this

indicates that the engine is

overheating or there is a fault

in the injection system. Stop

at once, switch off the

ignition and call for the

indicator

left-hand

indicator

light

for

direction

• Coolant temperature warning

light

If this light illuminates

assistance of

Dealer.

a

Renault

(permanent

illumination)

when you are driving, stop

the vehicle. If the needle 4 on

the temperature gauge is in

Low fuel-level warning

light

• Coolant temperature warning

light

It extinguishes as soon

zone 4a, call

a

Renault

as the engine starts.

If the injection has not cut

out, stop the vehicle. If the

needle 4 on the temperature

gauge is in zone 4a, call a

Renault Dealer. If this is not

the case, continue driving

and consult a Renault Dealer

at the earliest opportunity.

Dealer. If this is not the case,

continue driving and consult

If it illuminates or remains

illuminated, fill up with fuel as

soon as possible.

a

Renault Dealer at the

earliest opportunity.

indicator

right-hand

indicators

light

for

direction

1.45

INSTRUMENT PANEL

The presence and operation of the warning lights, described below, depend on the vehicle equipment and

country.

10

9

If these warning lights illuminate,

you must stop as soon as traffic conditions allow.

1.46

INSTRUMENT PANEL (continued)

The presence and operation of the warning lights, described below, depend on the vehicle equipment and

country.

9

“Heater plugs on” (on

diesel version) and

electronic fault (on

9

Oil pressure warning

light

9

Handbrake on and

brake circuit incident

It should go out as soon

warning light

petrol

and

diesel

as the engine starts; if it lights

up when you are driving, stop

at once, switch off the ignition

and check the oil level. If this is

normal, call for the assistance

of a Renault Dealer.

This lights up when the

handbrake is applied and then

goes out again.

If it lights up at the same time

as the STOP warning light, it

indicates that the fluid level is

low in the circuits. It may be

dangerous to continue driving.

Consult a Renault Dealer.

versions) warning light

• “Heater plugs on” (on diesel

version)

When the ignition key is in

position M, this light should

come on; it indicates that the

heater plugs are switched on.

It goes out when preheating

is sufficient and the engine

may be started.

Battery charge warning

light

It should go out as soon

as the engine starts.

If it lights up when you are

driving, it indicates that the

circuit is overcharging or

discharged. Stop and have the

circuit checked.

10 Lights linked to the function

and/or failure of the automatic

gearbox.

• Electronic fault warning

light (on petrol and diesel

versions)

If it comes on when you are

driving, there is an electrical

or electronic fault. Consult

your Renault Dealer as soon

as possible.

Refer to the information on the

proactive automatic gearbox in

section 2.

Not used

1.47

INSTRUMENT PANEL

The presence and operation of the warning lights, described below, depend on the vehicle equipment and

country.

11

If these warning lights illuminate,

you must stop as soon as traffic conditions allow.

1.48

INSTRUMENT PANEL (continued)

The presence and operation of the warning lights described below depend on the vehicle equipment and

country.

11

Warning

light

for

11

Anti-lock brake warning

light

monitoring exhaust gas

For vehicles equipped

This illuminates when

the ignition is switched on and

extinguishes within 3 seconds.

If it illuminates when you are

driving, it indicates an incident

in the anti-lock braking system.

Braking will then occur

normally, without the anti-lock

system.

with this option, the light

illuminates when the ignition

is

switched

on

and

extinguishes within 3 seconds.

• If it illuminates continuously,

consult your Renault Dealer

as soon as possible.

• If it flashes, reduce the

engine speed until the light

stops flashing. Consult your

Renault Dealer as soon as

possible.

Consult your Renault Dealer as

soon as possible.

Refer to the information on

anti-pollution, fuel economy

and driving in section 2.

1.49

ON-BOARD COMPUTER

3 Display selection key

For the first few miles after pressing

the reset button you will notice:

Keep pressing key 3 briefly to

show the following information

in sequence:

a) total mileage recorder,

b) trip mileage,

c) fuel used,

d) average consumption,

e) current consumption,

f) estimated range,

g) distance covered,

h) average speed.

• that the range increases as you

travel. This is normal. Average

fuel consumption may decrease

when:

2

1

- The car stops accelerating.

3

- The engine reaches its operating

temperature (engine cold when

start button pressed).

- When you drive from a built up

area on to the open road.

Display flashing

Consult a Renault Dealer if the

display flashes.

Therefore, if the average fuel

consumption decreases, the range

will increase.

• You may also notice that the

1 Display

Interpreting

certain

values

average

fuel

consumption

displayed after resetting

increases when the vehicle is

stationary and the engine idling.

This is normal since the module

takes account of fuel used during

idling.

2 Start key and reset trip mileage

The values showing average fuel

consumption, range and average

speed will become more stable and

reliable the further you travel since

the last time the reset key was

pressed.

For example, to reset the trip

mileage the "Trip mileage" display

should be selected.

Automatic reset

The displays will be reset

automatically

when

the

maximum capacity of

memories is exceeded.

1.50

ON-BOARD COMPUTER (continued)

Examples of displays selected

by successive presses of

Interpreting the display

button 3

a) Total mileage recorder.

b) Trip mileage recorder.

c) Fuel used (in litres or gallons) since the last reset.

d) Average consumption (in mpg or l/100 km) since the last reset.

The value is displayed after covering 400 metres taking into account the

distance covered and the fuel used since the last reset.

1.51

ON-BOARD COMPUTER (continued)

Examples of displays selected

by successive presses of

Interpreting the display

button 3

e) Current consumption (in mpg or litres/100 km)

The value is displayed after reaching a speed of 15 mph (25 km/h).

f) Estimated range with remaining fuel (in miles or km)

This function uses the average consumption since the last general reset.

The value is displayed after covering 400 metres.

g) Distance covered (in miles or km) since the last reset.

h) Average speed (in mph or km/h) since the last reset.

The value is displayed after covering 400 metres.

1.52

CLOCK AND EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE

Setting the clock

Press the multifunction button 2 to

select total mileage recorder and

clock.

1

2

H

M

Keep the multifunction button 4

pressed: the two dots in the middle

will flash for 3 seconds and then the

hours will scroll through. The

minutes scroll through the same

way when the same button is

pressed briefly.

4

3

Clock 1

Clock 2

The

time

and/or

external

When the ignition is switched on

the display 3 will show OIL OK for

30 seconds followed by the total

mileage (or trip mileage) and the

clock.

temperature and/or other functions

are displayed when the ignition is

switched on.

Setting the clock

Press:

H for the hours

M for the minutes

1.53

CLOCK AND EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE (continued)

External

indicator

temperature

This information must

never be used as a detector

for ice. Ice formation is actually

If the electrical supply is cut

(battery disconnected, feed wire

broken, etc.), the clock must be

reset.

We recommend that these settings

are not made when driving.

exposure,

local

hygrometry and temperature. The

external temperature alone is not

sufficient to detect ice.

For vehicles fitted with the

Carminat system, refer to the

handbook supplied for information

on the special features of this

equipment.

1.54

REAR VIEW MIRRORS

A

B

D

C

2

1

E

External rear view mirrors with

manual adjustment

External rear view mirrors with

electrical adjustment

To adjust the mirror, move lever 1.

With the ignition on, turn knob 2:

- Position C to adjust the left-hand

The external wing mirror

on the driver’s side has two

rear view mirror

- Position E to adjust the right-hand

rear view mirror

clearly defined zones. Zone

B is what can normally be

seen in a conventional rear view

mirror. For your safety, zone A

increases the area you can see at

the rear and to the side of your

vehicle.

The objects in zone A look much

further away then they really are.

D is the neutral central position.

Versions with de-icing rear view

mirrors

The rear view mirrors are de-iced

when rear screen demisting is

switched on.

1.55

REAR VIEW MIRRORS (continued)

3

Interior rear view mirror

This is adjustable. When driving at

night, to avoid being blinded by the

headlights of the vehicle behind,

lower the small lever 3 located

behind the rear view mirror.

1.56

HORN AND WARNING LIGHTS

4

3

1

2

0

A

3

Horn

“Hazard” warning lights

Direction indicators

Press buttons 1 or 2 on the steering

wheel boss A.

Press switch 4.

Move stalk 3 parallel to the steering

wheel and in the direction you are

going to turn.

This switch illuminates all four

direction indicators simultaneously.

It is to be used to warn other road

users if you:

Headlight flasher

Pull stalk 3 towards you at right

angles to flash the headlights, even

if the lights are not in use.

Note: When driving on a motorway,

the steering wheel is not usually

turned sufficiently to return the

stalk to 0 automatically. There is an

intermediate position in which the

stalk may be held when changing

lanes.

• are obliged to stop for any reason

beyond your control in

forbidden location,

a

• are obliged to drive under

particular conditions.

It will return automatically to 0

when released.

1.57

EXTERNAL LIGHTING AND SIGNALS

“Lights on” warning buzzer

A warning buzzer will sound when

a front door is opened and the lights

are left switched on after the

ignition has been switched off (to

prevent discharge of the battery).

3

1

2

Side lights

Headlight main beams

Turn the end of stalk 1 to

align with mark 3 opposite the

symbol.

With stalk 1 in the dipped

headlight position, pull the stalk

towards you.

The

instrument

panel

will

When the main beam headlights are

illuminated, a indicator light is

illuminated on the instrument

panel.

illuminate. The intensity may be

adjusted by turning tumblewheel 2,

if the vehicle is equipped with this

facility.

Before driving at night,

check that the electrical

To return to the dipped headlight

position, pull the stalk towards you

again.

equipment is in good

Headlight dipped beams

condition and adjust the

headlight beams (if your vehicle

is not carrying its normal load).

Turn the end of stalk 1 to

align mark 3 opposite the symbol.

Switching off the lights

Turn the end of stalk 1

back to its original position.

A indicator light will illuminate on

the instrument panel.

1.58

EXTERNAL LIGHTING AND SIGNALS (continued)

When the external vehicle lights are

extinguished, the rear fog light is

extinguished or the equipment

returns to the front lights position (if

they are fitted).

4

5

4

Front fog lights

Rear fog light

Move the central ring of

stalk 4 to align with mark 5 opposite

the symbol.

Move the central ring 4

of the stalk to align with mark 5

opposite the symbol.

Operation of the front fog lights

depends on the external lighting

selected and a indicator light will

illuminate on the instrument panel.

Operation of the rear fog lights

depends on the external lighting

selected, and a indicator light will

illuminate on the instrument panel.

Do not forget to switch off the rear

fog lights when they are no longer

needed to avoid inconveniencing

other road users.

1.59

ELECTRIC HEADLIGHT BEAM ADJUSTMENT

Tumblewheel adjustment positions 1

Hatchback/Estate

(except utility

(utility versions)

versions)

Versions

Saloon

0

2

3

4

–

0

–

4

1

0

1

3

4

–

The tumblewheel

height of the beams to be adjusted in

relation to the load.

1

allows the

Turn the tumblewheel 1 down to

lower the headlights and up to raise

them.

1.60

DEMISTING/DE-ICING

Electric windscreen

de-icing

Demisting the windscreen

Move control 1:

With the engine running, press

Set it at position

button

3.

(indicator

light

illuminates on the instrument

panel.)

Close the dashboard air outlets for

greater efficiency.

There are two ways of switching it

off:

- It switches itself off automatically

after operating for 6 minutes.

This directs the entire flow of air to

the demisting outlets for the

windscreen

windows.

and

front

side

1

2

3

- By pressing button 3 again. (The

indicator light extinguishes.)

De-icing the rear screen

With the engine running,

press button 2. (The indicator light

illuminates on the instrument

panel.)

This function demists the rear

screen and the electric rear view

mirrors (if these are fitted to the

vehicle).

There are two ways of switching it

off:

- It switches itself off automatically

after operating for 15 minutes.

- By pressing button 2 again. (The

indicator light extinguishes.)

1.61

WINDSCREEN WIPER/WASHER

Vehicles

with

automatic

Windscreen washer,

headlight washers

selection of wiping speed

If a wiping speed is selected when

driving, the wiping speed is

reduced to a lower speed when the

vehicle stops:

• from fast wiping speed the speed

will change to normal wiping

speed;

• from normal wiping speed the

speed will change to intermittent

wiping.

With the ignition on, pull the stalk 1

towards you.

1

Pressing briefly triggers one sweep

cycle of the wiper, while pressing

for longer triggers three cycles.

A

B

C

• Headlights off

The windscreen washer will be

activated.

D

• Headights on

The headlight washers will also

be activated.

As soon as the vehicle moves off,

wiping will return to the speed

originally selected.

Windscreen wiper

With the ignition on, turn

handle 1

When the vehicle is stationary,

pressing stalk

1

overrides and

cancels automatic operation.

In frosty weather, make sure the

wiper blades are not stuck by ice

(risk of motors overheating).

Note:

• A Off

If for any reason the wipers cannot

move (e.g. stuck to windscreen by

ice), the system will automatically

cut off the power supply to the

wipers.

Keep an eye on the condition of the

blades. Change the wiper blades as

soon as they become less efficient

(approximately once a year).

• B Intermittent wiping

The wipers will pause for

several

seconds

between

sweeps. The sweep interval

may be varied by turning the

central ring on the stalk

switch 1

If you switch off the ignition before

switching off the windscreen wiper

(position A) the blades will stop at

random on the windscreen.

• C Normal wiping speed

• D Fast wiping speed

1.62

REAR SCREEN WASH/WIPE

In frosty weather, make sure the

wiper blades are not stuck by ice

(risk of motors overheating).

Change the wiper blades as soon as

they

become

less

efficient

2

1

(approximately every year).

1

Rear screen wiper with

timer

With the ignition on, move the end

of stalk 1 to align with mark 2

opposite the symbol.

Special note

The rear screen is wiped once if

reverse gear is selected when the

windscreen wipers are in operation.

Rear screen wash/wipe

With the ignition on, move

the end of stalk 1 to align with mark

2 opposite the symbol.

When the stalk is released it returns

to the rear wiper position.

1.63

FUEL TANK

1

Fuel filler cap: it is of a

special type. If you have to

change it, make sure the

new cap is of the same type.

Consult your Renault Dealer.

Never handle the cap near a source

of heat or a flame.

Useful capacity of fuel tank:

Approx. 13.2 gallons (60 litres).

There is a cap holder 1 on the filler

flap for holding the cap when filling

the tank.

System for cutting off fuel supply

in the event of a severe impact

Refer to section 5 for information

on the system which cuts off the

fuel supply in the event of a severe

impact.

1.64

FUEL TANK (continued)

Fuel grade

Petrol version

Special points relating to the 1.9

litre dCi version

Use the fuel which corresponds to

the grade defined by the standards

of the country you are in.

A

B

Use diesel engine fuel (DERV) only.

Make sure that no water enters the

fuel tank accidentally during filling.

The fuel filler cap and neck must be

clean and dust-free. The diesel fuel

must be of high quality.

Refer to “Engine specifications”.

Diesel version

Use diesel engine fuel (DERV) only.

Make sure that no water enters the

fuel tank accidentally during filling.

The fuel filler cap and neck must be

clean and dust-free. The diesel fuel

must be high quality.

1

Running out of fuel

Vehicles are fitted with a cut-off

device 1 under the bonnet:

- Put some diesel in the tank (a

minimum of 5 litres).

- Close the cut-off device 1.

- Start up the engine.

- It is essential to open the cut-off

device again 1 (boss B opposite

mark A).

- Close the bonnet.

- Fill up with fuel as soon as

possible.

Rapeseed oil must not

be used under any

circumstances. Also, do

not mix even small

amounts of petrol with diesel.

1.65

FUEL TANK (continued)

Filling with fuel

Petrol versions

Only use unleaded fuel.

Filling with fuel (continued)

Petrol and diesel versions

Persistent fuel odour

Your vehicle has a pressurised fuel

supply circuit. If a persistent fuel

odour appears you should:

•stop the vehicle if traffic conditions

allow and switch off the ignition;

•switch on the hazard warning

lights and ask your passengers to

leave the vehicle and stay clear of

the traffic;

A

maximum of two filling

operations may be made after the

fuel feed has switched off

automatically for the first time. The

fuel tank is designed to allow room

for expansion and this must be

retained.

Using leaded petrol will damage the

anti-pollution system and may lead

to a loss of warranty.

To ensure that the fuel tank is not

filled with leaded petrol, the fuel

tank filler neck contains a restrictor

fitted with a valve which only

allows the nozzle for unleaded

petrol to be used (at the petrol

pump).

•not operate on or restart the vehicle

before it has been inspected by

qualified staff from the Renault

network.

- Insert the nozzle as far as it will go

so as to open the valve.

- Start to fill the tank with fuel and

keep the nozzle in this position

throughout the entire filling

operation.

Any operation on, or

modification to, the fuel

supply system (computers,

wiring,

fuel

circuit,

injector, protective covers...) is

strictly forbidden (except for

qualified staff from the Renault

network) due to the safety risks it

may entail.

1.66

Getting to know your car for Your Renault Megane SUV First Generation (1995-2002)

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