Get Your comfort Guide for Renault Megane SUV Second Generation (2003-2008)

Section 3: Your comfort

Air vents ................................................................................................................................................. 3.02 - 3.03

Heating and air conditioning .............................................................................................................. 3.04 ➟ 3.16

Electric windows ................................................................................................................................. 3.17 ➟ 3.20

Windscreen ........................................................................................................................................................ 3.20

Sun visor ........................................................................................................................................................... 3.21

Sunroof ................................................................................................................................................... 3.22 - 3.23

Interior lighting ................................................................................................................................................. 3.24

Storage compartments / passenger compartment fittings ................................................................. 3.25 ➟ 3.28

Ashtrays / Cigarette lighter .............................................................................................................................. 3.29

Rear bench seat ................................................................................................................................................. 3.30

Luggage compartment ...................................................................................................................................... 3.31

Rear parcel shelf ............................................................................................................................................... 3.32

Storage compartments / luggage compartment fittings ................................................................................. 3.33

Transporting items in the luggage compartment ........................................................................................... 3.34

Roof rack ........................................................................................................................................................... 3.35

3.01

AIR VENTS (air outlets)

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

1 - Side air vent

5 - Control panel

2 - Left-hand side window demister

3 - Windscreen demisting vents

4 - Centre air vents

6 - Right-hand side window demister

7 - Side air vent

8 - Footwell heating outlets

3.02

AIR VENTS (continued)

1

3

2

4

Air flow

Direction

Move tumblewheel 1 (beyond the

Right/left: move tabs 2 or 3.

point of resistance).

Up/down: lower or raise tabs 2 or 3.

Up: maximum flow.

Down: closed.

Move tumblewheel 4 (beyond the

point of resistance).

To the right: maximum flow.

To the left: closed.

3.03

HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING

Adjusting the air temperature

A

B

C

D

Turn control B to obtain the desired

temperature. The further the slide is

in the red, the more the temperature

will be increased.

When the air conditioning system is

used for long periods, it may begin

to feel cold. This can be corrected by

increasing the quantity of hot air

(turn control B to the right).

F

E

Controls

A - Air recirculation control.

E - Heated rear screen and heated

door mirror control and

indicator light (depending on

vehicle).

B - Adjusting the air temperature.

C - Adjusting the ventilation speed.

F - Air conditioning control and

indicator light (depending on

vehicle).

D - Adjusting

the

passenger

compartment air distribution.

3.04

HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING (continued)

Position

D

The air flow is mainly directed

towards the passenger footwell.

Position

The air flow is directed to all the air

vents and the front and rear

passenger footwells.

This is the recommended position

for the best temperature in hot

weather.

Position

Distribution of air in the

passenger compartment

Move control D to position the slide

opposite the marked positions.

The air flow is only directed

towards all the air vents.

Note: for quick demisting, set the

controls to the

positions:

Position

- external air,

- maximum temperature,

- demisting.

All the air flow is directed to the

demisting vents for the windscreen

and the side windows.

The air flow is distributed between

the demisting vents for the

windscreen, the side windows and

the front and rear footwells.

Using the air conditioning increases

the speed of demisting.

This is the recommended position

for the best temperature in cold

weather.

3.05

HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING (continued)

C

F

Adjusting the ventilation speed

Normal use

Turn control C to one of the four

positions to operate the ventilation

and adjust the power.

Position 0

In this position:

- air conditioning stops auto-

matically even if button F is

activated (the indicator light

remains lit);

- the ventilation speed of air in the

passenger compartment is zero;

- there is, however, a slight flow of

air when the vehicle is moving.

Select position 1 for minimum

ventilation and position

maximum ventilation.

4

for

This position should not normally

be used.

3.06

HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING (continued)

A

Air recirculation operation

Air recirculation allows:

(isolating

the

passenger

- the external atmosphere to be

isolated (e.g.: driving in polluted

areas);

- the desired temperature of the

passenger compartment to be

achieved as quickly as possible.

compartment)

Turn control

A

towards air

.

recirculation symbol

Prolonged use of this position can

lead to condensation forming on

the side windows and windscreen

and problems due to the use of

non-renewed air in the passenger

compartment.

In these conditions air is taken from

the passenger compartment and is

recirculated, with no air being taken

from outside the vehicle.

We therefore advise you to return

to normal mode (external air) as

soon as the recirculated air

function is no longer required, by

turning control A again.

3.07

CLIMATE CONTROL

12 - Heated rear screen and heated

door mirrors (depending on

vehicle).

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

13 - Heated rear screen indicator

light.

14 - Air recirculation control.

9

14

13 12

11 10

Controls

1 - Clear View button to demist and

5 - Display.

de-ice the windows.

6 - Switching automatic mode on

2 - Clear View function indicator

and off.

light.

3 - Switching the air conditioning

8 and 10 - Air distribution adjustment

on and off.

for

the

passenger

compartment.

4 and 7 - Air temperature adjustment.

9 and 11 - Ventilation

speed

Buttons

1

and

12

are

adjustment.

complemented by operation

indicator lights (2 and 13):

- indicator light lit up, the

function is switched on,

- indicator light off, the function

is switched off.

3.08

CLIMATE CONTROL (continued)

- press button 7 to increase the

temperature,

7

4

- press button 4 to decrease the

temperature.

Note: The maximum and minimum

settings of 15 °C and 27 °C allow the

system to produce a minimum or

maximum temperature, whatever

the ambient conditions.

Ambient temperature (automatic

mode)

The

climate

control

system

Only the temperature and the

AUTO symbol are displayed

guarantees (with the exception of

extreme weather conditions)

a

The

functions

managed

in

comfortable ambient temperature in

the passenger compartment and

maintains a good level of visibility.

automatic mode are not displayed.

In automatic mode (the AUTO

indicator light lit up on the

display), all air conditioning

functions are controlled by the

system.

When you modify certain

functions the AUTO indicator

light goes out. Only the modified

function is not controlled by the

system.

3.09

CLIMATE CONTROL (continued)

Ambient temperature: automatic

mode (continued)

Operation

To obtain and maintain the

temperature selected and good

visibility, the system controls:

- the ventilation speed;

- the distribution of air;

- the air recirculation management;

- starting or stopping the air

conditioning;

- the air temperature.

The values displayed are the air

temperature setting.

When the vehicle is started in cold

or hot weather, increasing or

decreasing the values displayed

does not mean that the temperature

is reached more quickly, whatever

the indicated temperature may be,

the system optimises the increase

or decrease in temperature (the

ventilation system does not start

instantly at maximum speed: it

gradually increases until the engine

temperature is sufficient, which

may take from a few seconds to

several minutes).

Generally speaking, unless there is

a particular fault, the dashboard air

vents should remain open.

3.10

CLIMATE CONTROL (continued)

Position

8

5

6

The air flow is mainly directed

towards all the air vents.

Position

The air flow is directed to all the

windscreen demisting vents and the

passenger footwell.

Position

The air flow is only directed to the

passenger footwells.

13 12

11 10

Altering automatic mode

Position

The automatic mode is the normal

operation mode of the system but

you may alter the selections made

by the system (air distribution, etc.),

these options are explained on the

following pages.

All the air flow is directed to the

demisting vents for the windscreen

and the side windows.

Position

The manual air distribution

option causes the operating

indicator on the display to

switch off 5 (automatic mode),

but only air distribution is no

longer controlled automatically

by the system.

Distribution of air in the

passenger compartment

The air flow is directed to the

windscreen demisting vents, the

side windows and the passenger

footwell.

There

are

five

possible

combinations for air distribution,

which may be selected by pressing

buttons 8 and 10 repeatedly. The

arrows on display 5 indicate the

setting selected:

Press button

6

to return to

automatic mode.

3.11

CLIMATE CONTROL (continued)

Varying the ventilation speed

In automatic mode, the system uses

the most suitable amount of air to

reach and maintain the desired

temperature.

5

6

3

Exit automatic mode by pressing

buttons 9 and 11.

These buttons allow you to increase

or decrease ventilation speed.

9

Switching air conditioning on

or off

In automatic mode, the system

switches the air conditioning

system on or off, depending on the

exterior weather conditions.

13 12

11 11

Note: the Clear View function

automatically operates the air

conditioning (indicator light on).

Press button 6 to return to automatic

mode.

Exit automatic mode by pressing

button 3: the AUTO indicator on

display 5 switches off.

Button 3 activates (indicator light

on the display lit) or deactivates

(indicator light off) the air

conditioning function.

In automatic mode, in cold

weather, the ventilation will not

start immediately at maximum

power but will increase gradually

until the engine temperature is

warm enough to heat the passenger

compartment air. This may take a

few seconds or several minutes.

3.12

CLIMATE CONTROL (continued)

13 12

Heated rear screen

Press button 12: operating indicator

To exit this function, press

button 12 again. Demisting

automatically stops.

light 13 comes on.

This function permits rapid

demisting/de-icing of the rear

screen and de-icing of the door

mirrors (depending on version).

3.13

CLIMATE CONTROL (continued)

Note: if you wish to reduce the air

flow (which may produce a certain

amount of noise in the passenger

compartment), press button 11.

1

2

6

To exit this function, press either:

- button 1 again,

- button 6 (the AUTO button on the

display switches on).

13 12

11

Clear View function

Press button 1, operating indicator 2

This function rapidly demists /

de-ices the windscreen, the front

side windows and the door mirrors

(depending on the vehicle).

comes on.

The AUTO button indicator light

(on the display) switches off.

It imposes automatic operation of

the air conditioning, inhibits

recirculation and activates heating

of the rear screen (indicator

light 13).

Press button 12 if you do not want

rear screen heating to be activated,

indicator light 13 goes out.

3.14

CLIMATE CONTROL (continued)

14

Air recirculation mode

Pressing button 14 activates air

recirculation (the symbol lights up

on the display).

Prolonged use of this position may

lead to odours caused by

non-renewal of air and the

formation of condensation on the

windows.

During recirculation, air is taken

from the passenger compartment

and is recycled, with no air being

taken from outside the vehicle.

We therefore advise you to return to

normal mode (external air or

automatic recirculation) as soon as

air recirculation is no longer

needed, by pressing button 14.

Air recirculation allows the external

atmosphere to be isolated (e.g.:

driving in polluted areas).

3.15

AIR CONDITIONING: MISCELLANEOUS

If no cool air is produced

Faults

Check that the controls are set

correctly and that the fuses are

sound. Otherwise switch off the air

If you notice a decrease in de-icing,

demisting or air conditioning

efficiency, it may be caused by

clogging of the cabin filter element

(refer to the vehicle's warranty and

servicing booklet to find out how

often you should replace this).

conditioning and contact

RENAULT Dealer.

a

Do not open the refrigerant fluid

circuit.

Generally, in the event of a fault,

contact your RENAULT Dealer.

Fuel consumption

When the air conditioning is

operating, you will normally notice

an increase in fuel consumption

After prolonged use of the air

conditioning, it is normal to see

condensation collecting underneath

the vehicle.

(especially

in

an

urban

environment).

In winter, use the air conditioning

occasionally in order to maintain

the system in correct working

order.

3.16

ELECTRIC WINDOWS

6

7

1

5

2

3

4

With the ignition on:

From the front passenger seat

- press the button to open the

window to the desired height

(note: the rear windows do not

open fully);

- raise the button to raise the

window to the desired height.

Press switch 6.

From the rear seats

Press switch 7.

From the driver’s seat

Safety of rear occupants

Operate switch:

The driver can inhibit operation of the rear electric windows and

doors by pressing switch 4 on the side with the icon.

- 1 for the driver’s side;

- 2 for the front passenger's side;

- 3 and 5 for the rear passengers.

Driver's responsibility

Never leave your vehicle without removing the RENAULT Card from

inside and never leave a child (or a pet) unsupervised. With the key in the

ignition it would be possible to operate the electric windows and there is a

risk that the child may be seriously injured (by trapping his or her neck,

arm, hand, etc.). If something gets trapped, reverse the direction of travel as

soon as possible by pressing the relevant switch.

3.17

ONE-TOUCH ELECTRIC WINDOWS

6

7

1

5

2

3

4

The one-touch mode is an addition

to the electric window operation

described above.

If it is present on the vehicle, it is

fitted to the driver's window only or

all the windows.

Safety of rear occupants

The driver can inhibit operation of the rear electric windows and

doors by pressing switch 4 on the side with the icon.

Press switches 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 or 7.

The system operates:

- with the ignition on;

Driver's responsibility

Never leave your vehicle without removing the RENAULT Card from

inside and never leave a child (or a pet) unsupervised. With the key in the

ignition it would be possible to operate the electric windows and there is a

risk that the child may be seriously injured (by trapping his or her neck,

arm, hand, etc.). If something gets trapped, reverse the direction of travel as

soon as possible by pressing the relevant switch.

- with the ignition off until the

driver's door is opened/closed

(limited

to

approximately

20 minutes).

3.18

ONE-TOUCH ELECTRIC WINDOWS (continued)

Normal mode

Remote control window closing

Operating faults

(for vehicles fitted with one-touch

electric windows).

- Press the relevant button to lower

the window and release it when

the window is at the desired

height.

- Lift the relevant button to raise the

window and release it when the

window is at the desired height.

In the event that a window does not

close, the system switches to

normal mode: pull the relevant

switch for as long as necessary until

the window closes, and then hold it

there (still on the close side) for one

second to reinitialise the system.

When you lock the doors from the

outside and press the door or

luggage

compartment

locking

button on the RENAULT Card twice

in quick succession (in hands-free

mode),

the

windows

close

If necessary, consult your local

RENAULT Dealer.

automatically.

One-touch mode

- Briefly press the relevant switch

down fully: the window will open

completely.

- Raise the switch concerned fully

and quickly to close the window

completely.

Special note

For your safety your vehicle is fitted

with an anti-pinch facility. When a

window encounters resistance

whilst closing (someone's fingers,

an animal's paw or the branch of a

tree, for example), it stops and

lowers by several centimetres.

Pressing the switch during either

operation will stop the window

moving.

Closing the windows

may

injuries.

cause

serious

The system should only be used

if the driver can clearly see that

nobody is inside the vehicle.

3.19

MANUALLY-OPERATED WINDOWS WINDSCREEN

2

1

Manually-operated rear windows

Turn winder 1.

Heat reflecting windscreen

(depending on the vehicle)

The windscreen reflects the sun

and, in particular, limits the

infrared rays entering the passenger

compartment.

There are two zones 2 used for

affixing permits to the windscreen

(e.g.: motorway permits, car park

season tickets, etc.), located on

either side of the rear-view mirror.

3.20

SUN VISOR

4

1

5

3

2

Front sun visor

Lower sun visor 1.

Illuminated vanity mirror

Slide cover 5.

Light 4 switches on automatically.

Courtesy

lighting 2

mirrors

without

Slide cover 3.

3.21

ELECTRIC SUNROOF

- never operate the sunroof with

the sliding sun blind closed;

- never drive with the sunroof open

and the sliding sun blind closed.

B

1

C

A

0

D

3

2

Driver's responsibility

Never leave your vehicle

The system operates:

- with the ignition on,

Tilting the sunroof

- opening: open the sun blind, then

turn button 2 to position A,

without removing the

- with the ignition off until the

RENAULT Card from

driver's door is opened/closed

- closing: turn button 2 to position 0.

inside and never leave a child (or a

pet) unsupervised. With the key in

the ignition it would be possible to

operate the electric windows and

there is a risk that the child may be

seriously injured (by trapping their

neck, arm, hand, etc. in the

window).

(limited

20 minutes).

to

approximately

Sliding the sunroof

- opening: open the sun blind, then

turn button 2 to position B, C or D,

depending on the degree of

opening required,

Sun blind

Always operate the sliding sun

blind with the sunroof closed:

- opening the sun blind: push

handle 1 then guide the sun blind

back to the retractor;

- closing the sun blind: pull handle

1 until it clicks shut.

- closing: turn button

position 0.

2

to

If something gets trapped, reverse

the direction of travel as soon as

possible by turning knob 2 fully to

the right (position D).

3.22

ELECTRIC SUNROOF (continued)

Sunroof remote control closing

(for vehicles fitted with one-touch

electric windows).

Special note

Advice for use

- vehicle with roof bars

In general, it is not advisable to

use the sunroof.

For your safety your vehicle is fitted

with an anti-pinch facility. When a

glass panel encounters resistance

whilst closing (someone's fingers,

an animal's paw or the branch of a

tree, for example), it stops and

moves back by several centimetres.

When you lock the doors with the

Hands-free RENAULT Card and

press the locking button on the

RENAULT Card or a door handle

button or the luggage compartment

button twice in quick succession,

the windows and the sunroof close

automatically.

Before using the sunroof, check

the objects and/or accessories

(bicycle racks, roof luggage

compartment etc.) attached to the

roof rack bars: they should be

properly arranged and secured

and should not interfere with the

operation of the sunroof.

Sunroof closing fault

In this case, check that there is no

obstacle, then turn button 2 to

position 0, then press button 3, until

the sunroof closes completely.

After closing the sunroof by remote

control, pressing button 3 allows

the sunroof to return to its previous

position.

Consult your RENAULT Dealer

to find out about possible

adaptations;

- check that the sunroof is properly

closed before leaving your

vehicle,

- clean the seal every three months

using products recommended by

our Technical Department,

- do not open the sunroof

immediately after the vehicle has

been in the rain or after it has been

washed.

Closing the sunroof can

cause severe injuries.

The system should only

be used if the driver can clearly

see that nobody is inside the

vehicle.

Important: during this operation,

the sunroof anti-pinch facility is

deactivated.

Consult your RENAULT Dealer

as soon as possible.

3.23

INTERIOR LIGHTS

B

6

1

2

5

4

A

3

7

Courtesy lights A or B

Press switch 2 or 5 for:

- permanent lighting;

Map reading lights

In the front seats, press switch 1 for

the driver and 3 for the front

passenger.

Door lights

Each light 7 comes on when a door

is opened.

- intermittent

lighting,

which

comes on when a door is opened.

It only switches off after a courtesy

delay and when the doors

concerned have been closed

correctly;

In the rear seats, press switch 4

or 6.

- to switch off lighting immediately.

Unlocking and opening the

doors or luggage compartment

causes the timed courtesy lights

and floor lights to switch on.

3.24

STORAGE COMPARTMENTS/PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FITTINGS

4

1

2

3

Front door armrest storage 1

They can store objects such as

compact discs, etc.

Underfloor storage in driver's

and passenger's footwells 3

Glasses holder 4

Note: these compartments may be

used for storing road maps, cloths,

vehicle documentation, (manual,

warranty and servicing booklet,

etc.) and pocket torches, etc.

Door pockets 2

They can be fitted with a cupholder

or ashtray.

3.25

STORAGE COMPARTMENTS/PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FITTINGS (continued)

5

6

Front centre armrest storage

compartment

Lift cover 5.

Glove box

Pull handle 6 to open.

The glove box can hold A4-sized

documents, a large bottle of water,

etc.

The glove box is fitted with an

outside air inlet and, depending on

the vehicle, an air duct.

Note:

Depending on the vehicle, the glove

box is locked at the same time as the

doors.

3.26

STORAGE COMPARTMENTS/PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FITTINGS (continued)

12

9

11

8

10

Clip 8

Cup holder 9

Rear armrest storage

Can be used to hold motorway toll

tickets, maps, etc.

These are located in front of the gear

lever and in the front and rear door

pockets.

Lower armrest 10 and lift cover 11

using unlocking handle 12.

Note: these locations can also house

the ashtray.

Nothing

should

be

placed on the floor area

in front of the driver as

such objects may slide

under the pedal during braking

manoeuvres, thus obstructing its

use.

3.27

STORAGE COMPARTMENTS/PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FITTINGS (continued)

14

13

Coat hooks 13

Front seat storage pockets 14

3.28

ASHTRAYS - CIGARETTE LIGHTER

Accessories socket

Depending on the vehicle, the

cigarette lighter 2 can also be used

as a 12 V accessories socket.

Provided for connecting accessories

approved by the RENAULT

1

Technical

Department

with

maximum power of 120 watts

(12 V).

2

Ashtray 1

This is a removable ashtray which

fits in a cupholder in the vehicle.

Cigarette lighter 2

With the ignition on, press in the

cigarette lighter 2.

It will spring back with a click when

it is ready. Pull it out to use. After

use, replace it without pushing it all

the way in.

3.29

REAR BENCH SEAT

Note: before moving the small

section of the seatback (depending

on vehicle), make sure to clip the

central seat belt tongue into the

corresponding

buckle

before

folding down the seat squab, then

the seatback.

B

1

A

The seat and the seatback may be

folded away to allow bulky objects

to be carried.

Transporting objects

If you have to place objects on the

folded seatback, it is vital that you

remove the headrests before folding

the seatback so that it can be folded

as flat as possible. See the

information on transporting objects

in the luggage compartment in

Section 3.

- When

repositioning

the seatback, check

that it is correctly

locked.

To fold away the seat

Tilt seatbase A against the front

seats.

- If seat covers are fitted, make

sure these do not prevent the

seatback latch from locking in.

To fold down the seatback

After folding the seat base down,

lower the rear headrests, refer to the

section on the rear headrest, then

pull handle 1 and fold down the

seatback(s) B.

- Ensure that the belts and

buckles are in their correct

positions.

- Reposition the headrests.

3.30

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT

2

1

3

To open

Press button 1 and lift the tailgate.

To close

Lower the tailgate using handle 2

inside to help you.

Opening the tailgate from inside

the vehicle

If it is not possible to unlock the

tailgate, it can be opened manually

from inside.

- access the luggage compartment

by folding forward the seatback(s)

of the rear bench seat,

- insert a pencil or similar object in

cavity 3 and slide the unit as

shown in the illustration,

- push the tailgate to open it.

3.31

REAR PARCEL SHELF

2

1

Removal

Unhook both straps 1.

Special features for the utility

versions, unclip fasteners 2 from

each side of the shelf, then take out

the shelf through the rear door.

Lift the rear parcel shelf slightly and

pull it towards you.

Carry out the reverse operation to

refit the shelf.

Carry out the reverse operation to

refit the shelf.

Do not place any objects,

especially heavy or hard

objects, on the parcel

shelf. These may pose a

risk to the vehicle occupants if

the driver has to brake suddenly

or if the vehicle is involved in an

accident.

3.32

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT STORAGE COMPARTMENTS/LOCATIONS

1

2

Locations for strap hooks 1

Storage compartment in the

emergency spare wheel well

To open, fold back carpet 2 towards

the rear bench seat (this storage

compartment can be used to store

tools, cloths, oil cans, etc.).

These are for securing items trans-

ported in the luggage compartment

(see “transporting objects in the

luggage compartment”).

3.33

TRANSPORTING ITEMS IN THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT

Always position the objects

transported so that the largest

surface is against:

If you have to place objects on the

folded seatback, it is vital that you

remove the headrests before folding

the seatback so that it can be folded

as flat as possible.

- The rear bench seat seatback for

A

B

normal loads (example A).

- The folded down bench seat for

maximum loads (example B).

Always

place

the

heaviest items directly

on the floor. Use the

lashing points on the

luggage compartment floor, if

these are fitted to the vehicle.

The luggage should be loaded in

such a way that no items will be

thrown forward and strike the

occupants if the driver has to

brake suddenly. Fasten the rear

seat belts, even if the seats are

not occupied.

3.34

ROOF BARS

For vehicles not fitted with flaps 1,

see your RENAULT Dealer.

Access to the mounting points

Pivot each flap 1 upward.

1

Each roof trim is fitted with two

hatches enclosing the roof rack

mounting points.

Each of the hatches is shut by a

pivoting flap 1.

Load permitted on the roof rack:

refer to the information on

weights in Section 6.

Refer to the manufacturer's

instructions for information on

how to fit and use the roof rack

bar.

Note:

Please

keep

these

instructions with the rest of the

vehicle documentation.

3.35

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