Get Driving Guide for Renault Megane SUV Third Generation (2009-2016)

Section 2: Driving

(Advice on use relating to fuel economy and the environment)

Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Stopping the engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Special features of petrol versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Special features of diesel versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Gear lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Handbrake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Electronic parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.2

2.3

2.5

2.6

2.7

2.8

2.9

Advice: antipollution and fuel economy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.12

Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15

Tyre pressure monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.16

Driver correction devices/aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.19

Speed limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.23

Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.26

Parking distance control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30

Automatic gearbox. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.33

2.1

RUNNING IN

Petrol version

Diesel version

Up to 600 miles (1,000 km), do not

exceed 78 mph (130 km/h) in top gear

or 3,000 to 3,500 rpm.

For the first 900 miles (1,500 km), do

not exceed 2,500 rpm. After complet-

ing this mileage you may drive faster,

however, it is only after approximately

3600 miles (6,000 km) that you may

reasonably expect full performance.

You may only expect top performance

from your vehicle after approximately

1,800 miles (3000 km).

During the running in period, do not ac-

celerate hard while the engine is still

cold and do not let the engine over-rev.

Service intervals: refer to the

Maintenance Service Booklet for the

vehicle.

Service intervals: refer to the

Maintenance Service Booklet for the

vehicle.

2.2

STARTING THE ENGINE (1/2)

Starting

vehicles with an automatic gearbox

The lever should be in position P.

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1

For all vehicles:

– if one of the starting conditions is

not met the message “Press brake +

START”, “Press clutch + START” or

“Gear lever to P” is displayed on the

instrument panel.

3

– In some cases it will be necessary to

move the steering wheel while press-

ing start button 1 to assist in unlock-

ing the steering column; a message

on the instrument panel “Turn steer-

ing wheel + START” warns of this.

Remote control RENAULT

card

Hands-free RENAULT card

The RENAULT card must be inserted

in card reader 2 or in detection zone 3.

When you get into the vehicle, insert the

Starting with the tailgate

open (in hands-free mode)

In this case, the RENAULT card must

not be located in the luggage compart-

ment.

RENAULT card fully into card reader 2.

To start, depress the brake or clutch

pedal and press button 1. If a gear

is engaged, the vehicle may only be

started by depressing the clutch pedal.

To start, press button 1. If a gear is en-

gaged, depress the clutch pedal to start

the vehicle.

2.3

STARTING THE ENGINE (2/2)

Operating faults

In certain cases, the hands-free

RENAULT card may not work:

2

1

– when the RENAULT card battery is

drained, flat battery, etc.

– near to appliances operating on the

same frequency as the card (moni-

tor, mobile phone, video game, etc.);

– vehicle located in a high electromag-

netic radiation zone.

The message “Please insert keycard”

appears on the instrument panel.

Insert the RENAULT card fully into card

reader 2.

Accessories function

(switching on the ignition)

Once you have gained access to your

vehicle, you may use some of its func-

tions (radio, navigation, wipers, etc.).

To use the other functions, press

button 1, without depressing any

pedals.

Never leave your vehicle

with the RENAULT card in

the reader or in the pas-

senger compartment while

there is a child (or an animal) in the

vehicle, even for a short while.

Note: depending on the vehicle, press-

ing button 1 starts the engine.

They may pose a risk to themselves

or to others by starting the engine.

Risk of serious injury.

2.4

STOPPING THE ENGINE

Special note

If the card is no longer in the reader

when you try to switch the engine off,

the message “No keycard Press and

hold” appears on the instrument panel:

press button 1 for longer than two sec-

onds.

When you leave your vehi-

cle, especially if you have

your RENAULT card with

you, check that the engine

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1

is completely switched off.

Hands-free RENAULT card

With the card in the vehicle, press

button 1: the engine will stop. The steer-

ing column is locked when the driver’s

door is opened or the vehicle is locked.

Never leave your vehicle

with the RENAULT card

inside and never leave a

child (or a pet) unsuper-

If the card is no longer in the passenger

compartment when you try to switch the

engine off, the message “No keycard

Press and hold” appears on the instru-

ment panel: press button 1 for longer

than two seconds.

Conditions for stopping the

engine

The vehicle must stationary, with the

lever positioned in N or P for vehicles

with an automatic transmission.

vised, even for a short while.

There is a risk that they could start

the engine or operate electrical

equipment (electric windows etc.)

and trap part of their body (neck,

arms, hands, etc.).

With the engine switched off, any ac-

cessories being used (radio, etc.) will

continue to function for approximately

10 minutes.

Risk of serious injury.

Remote control RENAULT

card

With the card in reader 2, press

button 1: the engine will stop. Removing

the card from the reader locks the steer-

ing column.

Never switch off the ignition before

the vehicle has stopped completely.

Once the engine has stopped, the

brake servo, power-assisted steer-

ing, etc. and the passive safety de-

vices such as air bags and preten-

sioners will no longer operate.

When the driver’s door is opened, the

accessories stop working.

2.5

SPECIAL FEATURES OF PETROL VERSIONS

The following operating conditions:

If you notice any of the above operating

faults, have the necessary repairs car-

ried out as soon as possible by an ap-

proved Dealer.

– driving for long periods when the low

fuel level warning light is lit;

– using leaded petrol;

These faults may be avoided by regu-

larly taking your vehicle to an approved

Dealer at the intervals specified in the

Maintenance Service Booklet.

– using fuel or lubrication additives

which are not approved.

Or operating faults such as:

– faulty ignition system, running out of

fuel or disconnected spark plugs re-

sulting in the engine misfiring or cut-

ting out when driving;

Starting problems

To avoid damaging the catalytic con-

verter, do not keep trying to start the

engine (using the start button, or by

pushing or towing the vehicle) without

having identified and corrected the

starting fault.

– loss of power,

as they may cause the catalytic con-

verter to overheat and thus reduce its

efficiency, or damage it irreparably

and cause heat damage to the vehi-

cle.

If the fault cannot be identified, do not

keep trying to start the engine, but con-

tact an approved Dealer.

Do not park the vehicle or

run the engine in locations

where combustible sub-

stances or materials such as

grass or leaves can come into con-

tact with the hot exhaust system.

2.6

SPECIAL FEATURES OF DIESEL VERSIONS

Diesel engine speed

Precautions to be taken in

winter

To avoid any faults in icy weather:

Diesel engines are fitted with injection

equipment which prevents the engine

speed being exceeded irrespective of

the gear selected.

– ensure that the battery is always fully

charged,

If the message “Check anti-pollution

system” is displayed on the instrument

– always keep the diesel tank rela-

tively full to avoid water vapour con-

densing in it and accumulating at the

bottom of the tank.

panel accompanied by the

proved dealer straight away.

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and

When driving, depending on the fuel

grade used, it is possible that white

smoke may be emitted.

This is due to the exhaust particle filter

being cleaned automatically, and does

not affect the way the vehicle runs.

Running out of fuel

If the tank has been completely

drained, the system must be reprimed

after the tank is refilled: see information

on the “fuel tank” in section 1 before re-

starting the engine.

Do not park the vehicle or

run the engine in locations

where combustible sub-

stances or materials such

as grass or leaves can come into

contact with the hot exhaust system.

2.7

GEAR LEVER/HANDbRAkE

Handbrake

To release:

1

Pull lever 2 up slightly, press button 3

and then lower the lever to the floor.

2

To apply:

Pull the lever 2 upwards and make sure

the vehicle is immobilised.

3

Make sure that the hand-

brake is properly released

when driving (red indicator

light off), otherwise over-

heating, or even damage, may

occur.

Selecting reverse gear

Vehicles with manual gearbox: follow

the grid drawn on knob 1, and depend-

ing on the vehicle, lift ring against the

gear lever knob to select reverse.

An impact to the under-

side of the vehicle while

manoeuvring (e.g.: strik-

Vehicle with automatic gearbox: refer

to the information on the “Automatic

gearbox” in Section 2.

When stationary and de-

pending on the slope and/or

vehicle load, it may be nec-

ing a post, raised kerb or

other street furniture) may result in

damage to the vehicle (e.g.: defor-

mation of the rear axle).

essary to pull up the hand-

The reversing lights will come on as

soon as reverse gear is selected with

the ignition on.

brake at least two extra notches and

engage a gear (1^stor reverse gear)

for vehicles with a manual gearbox

or position P for vehicles with an au-

tomatic transmission.

To avoid any risk of accident, have

your vehicle checked by an ap-

proved Dealer.

2.8

ELECTRONIC PARkING bRAkE (1/3)

Note:

To indicate that the electronic parking

brake is applied or released, a beep

sounds and the message “Apply park-

ing brake” appears on the instrument

panel:

1

2

– with the engine running: when the

driver’s door is opened;

3

– with the engine switched off (eg.

when the engine stalls): when a front

door is opened.

In this case, pull and release switch 3 to

apply the electronic parking brake.

Automatic releasing of the

electronic parking brake

To confirm that the electronic parking

brake is applied, the message “Parking

Automatic operation

The electronic parking brake en-

sures vehicle immobilisation when the

engine is stopped and engine Start/

Stop button 1 is pressed.

The brake will be released as soon as

the vehicle moves, by accelerating with

a gear selected and the engine running.

brake on” and indicator light

on the instrument panel and indicator

}

light 2 on switch 3 light up.

In all other instances, e.g. engine stall-

ing, the electronic parking brake is not

applied automatically. Manual mode

must be used.

After the engine is switched off, indi-

cator light 2 goes out several minutes

after the electronic parking brake has

Before leaving the vehicle,

check that the electronic

parking brake is fully ap-

plied. Indicator light 2 on

been applied and indicator light

}

For certain country-specific model ver-

sions, the automatic brake application

function is not activated. Refer to the in-

formation on “Manual operation”.

goes out when the vehicle is locked.

switch 3 and indicator light

}

on the instrument panel light up to

show that the parking brake is ap-

plied but go out when the doors are

locked.

2.9

ELECTRONIC PARkING bRAkE (2/3)

Special cases

When parking on a slope or towing a

trailer, pull switch 3 for a few seconds

to obtain the maximum braking effect.

4

To park the vehicle without applying the

electronic parking brake (if there is a

risk of freezing, for example):

2

3

– with the engine running and

RENAULT card in reader 4, switch

off the engine by pressing engine

Start/Stop button 1;

1

– select a gear (manual gearbox) or

position P (automatic gearbox);

– depress the brake pedal and press

Manual operation

brief stop

switch 3 at the same time;

You can control the electronic parking

brake manually.

To manually activate the electronic

parking brake, (when stopping at a red

light, or stopping when the engine is

running, etc.): pull and release switch 3.

The brake is released as soon as the

vehicle is started up again.

– remove the RENAULT card from the

card reader.

Applying the electronic parking

brake

Pull switch 3. Indicator lights 2 and

}

Releasing the electronic parking

brake

light up on the instrument panel.

With the ignition on, depress the brake

pedal then press button 3: indicator

lights 2 and

}

go out.

2.10

ELECTRONIC PARkING bRAkE (3/3)

– If there is an electronic parking brake

fault, warning lights ® light up

accompanied by the “Parking brake

fault” message, a beep and in certain

Versions with an automatic

gearbox

Operating faults

– If there is a fault, the © warning

light illuminates on the instrument

panel accompanied by the “Check

parking brake” message and, in

For safety reasons, automatic release

is deactivated when the driver’s door

is open or not shut properly and the

engine is running (in order to prevent

the vehicle from moving without the

driver). The “Release parking brake

manually” message appears on the

instrument panel when the driver de-

presses the accelerator.

cases indicator light

}

This means that you must stop as

soon as traffic conditions allow.

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some cases, the

light.

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warning

Contact an approved Dealer as soon

as possible.

Never leave your vehicle

without moving the selec-

tor lever to position P or N.

This is because when the

vehicle is stationary with the engine

running and a gear engaged, the

vehicle may begin to move if you

accelerate.

If no lights or sounds are ap-

parent, this indicates a fault

in the instrument panel. This

It is therefore essential to

immobilise the vehicle by

engaging first gear (manual

gearbox) or position P (au-

tomatic gearbox). If the slope re-

quires it, chock the vehicle.

indicates that it is essential

to stop immediately (as soon as traf-

fic conditions allow). Ensure that the

vehicle is correctly immobilised and

contact an approved Dealer.

There is a risk of accidents.

2.11

ADVICE: antipollution, fuel economy and driving (1/3)

Your vehicle complies with criteria for

recycling and recovering vehicles at the

Have your vehicle adjusted and

checked by an approved Dealer, in ac-

cordance with the instructions given in

your maintenance schedule: they will

have all the equipment necessary for

ensuring that your vehicle is maintained

to its original standard.

Aiding fuel economy

Depending on the vehicle, in order to

end of their service life which will come

optimise consumption, an indicator light

into force in 2015.

on the instrument panel will inform you

of the best moment to upshift or down-

shift gears:

Some parts of your vehicle have there-

fore been designed to facilitate future

recycling.

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shift up a gear;

These parts are easy to remove so

that they can be recovered and reproc-

essed by recycling companies.

Engine adjustments

– ignition: this does not require ad-

justment.

shift down a gear.

By virtue of its design, moderate fuel

consumption and initial settings, your

vehicle also conforms to current anti-

pollution regulations. The manufac-

turer is actively striving to reduce pol-

lutant exhaust gas emissions and to

save energy. But the fuel consumption

of your vehicle and the level of pollutant

exhaust gas emissions are also your

responsibility. Ensure that it is main-

tained and used correctly.

– spark plugs: for optimum fuel econ-

omy, efficiency and performance

the specifications laid down by our

Design Department must be strictly

applied.

Maintenance

It is important to remember that failure to

respect antipollution regulations could

lead to legal action being taken against

the vehicle owner. In addition, replacing

engine, fuel supply system and exhaust

components with parts other than those

originally recommended by the manu-

facturer may alter your vehicle so that

it no longer complies with antipollution

regulations.

If the spark plugs have to be

changed, use the make, type and

gap specified for your vehicle’s

engine. Contact an approved dealer

for this.

– idle: this does not require adjust-

ment.

– air filter, diesel filter: a clogged ele-

ment reduces performance. It must

be replaced.

2.12

ADVICE: antipollution, fuel economy and driving (2/3)

– Brake as little as possible. If you an-

ticipate an obstacle or bend in ad-

vance, you may then simply release

the accelerator pedal.

– Avoid sudden acceleration.

– Do not overrev the engine in the in-

termediate gears.

Exhaust gas monitoring

system

The exhaust gas monitoring system will

detect any operating faults in the vehi-

cle’s antipollution system.

If this system malfunctions, toxic sub-

stances may be released into the at-

mosphere or damage may occur.

Always use the highest gear possi-

ble without labouring the engine.

On versions with an automatic gear-

box, it is preferable to keep the gear

lever in position D.

This warning light on the in-

strument panel will indicate if

there are any faults in the system:

This lights up when the ignition is

switched on and goes out when the

engine is started.

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– Do not try to maintain the same

speed up a hill, accelerate no more

than you would on the level. Keep

your foot in the same position on the

accelerator pedal.

– Double declutching and accelerating

before switching off are unnecessary

in modern vehicles.

– If it lights up continuously, consult an

Driving

approved Dealer as soon as possi-

– Drive carefully for the first few miles

ble;

until the engine reaches its normal

– if it flashes, reduce the engine speed

until the light stops flashing. Contact

your approved dealer as soon as

possible.

operating temperature, rather than

let it warm up while the vehicle is sta-

tionary.

– Bad weather, flooded roads:

Do not drive through floods

if the water is above the

lower edge of the wheel

rims.

– Speed is expensive.

– Sporty driving uses a lot of fuel: drive

with a light right foot.

2.13

ADVICE: antipollution, fuel economy and driving (3/3)

– In vehicles fitted with air condi-

tioning, it is normal to observe an

increase in fuel consumption (es-

pecially in urban conditions) when

it is used. For vehicles fitted with

manual air conditioning, switch off

the system when it is not required.

Advice for reducing consumption

and therefore helping to preserve

the environment:

If the vehicle has been parked in the

sun, open the doors for a few mo-

ments to let the hot air escape before

starting the engine.

– Never fill the fuel tank right to the

– Avoid using the car for door-to-door

calls (short journeys with long waits

in between) because the engine

never reaches its normal operating

temperature.

Advice on use

brim to avoid overflow.

– Electricity is fuel; switch off all the

electrical components which are

not really needed. However (safety

first), keep your lights on when the

visibility is bad (“see and be seen”).

– Do not leave an empty roof rack

fitted to the vehicle.

– It is better to fit a trailer for bulky ob-

jects.

– When towing a caravan, fit a wind

deflector and adjust it carefully.

Tyres

– Use the air vents. Driving with the

windows open at 60 mph (100 km/h)

will increase fuel consumption by

4%.

– An underinflated tyre increases fuel

consumption.

– The use of non-recommended tyres

can increase fuel consumption.

2.14

ENVIRONMENT

Your vehicle has been designed with

respect for the environment in mind for

its entire service life: during production,

use and at the end of its life.

Emissions

Recycling

Your vehicle is 85% recyclable and

95% recoverable.

Your vehicle has been designed to

emit fewer greenhouse gases (CO2)

while in use, and therefore to consume

less fuel (eg. 140 g/km, equivalent to

5.3 l/100 km for a diesel vehicle).

Our vehicles are also equipped with a

particle filter system including a cata-

lytic converter, an oxygen sensor and

an active carbon filter (the latter pre-

vents vapour from the fuel tank being

released into the open air).

To achieve these objectives, many of

the vehicle components have been de-

signed to enable them to be recycled.

The materials and structures have

been carefully designed to allow these

components to be easily removed and

reprocessed by specialist companies.

This commitment is illustrated by the

Renault eco² group signature.

In order to preserve raw material re-

sources, this vehicle incorporates nu-

merous parts made from recycled plas-

tics or renewable materials (vegetable

or animal-derived materials such as

cotton or wool).

Manufacture

Please make your own

contribution towards

protecting the environment

too.

– Worn parts replaced in the course of

routine vehicle maintenance (vehi-

cle battery, oil filter, air filter, batter-

ies, etc.) and oil containers (empty or

filled with used oil) must be disposed

of through specialist organisations.

Your vehicle has been manufactured at

an industrial site which uses a progress

policy to reduce environmental impacts

on rivers and natural areas (reduc-

tion of water and energy consumption,

visual and noise pollution, atmospheric

emissions and waste water, sorting and

reusing waste).

– At the end of the vehicle’s service

life, it should be sent to approved

centres to ensure that it is recycled.

– In all cases, comply with local legis-

lation.

2.15

TyRE PRESSURE MONITOR (1/3)

If the vehicle is equipped with the func-

tion, this system monitors the tyre pres-

sure.

The tyre pressure can be adjusted

when cold (refer to the information on

“Tyre pressures”).

If tyre pressures cannot be checked

when the tyres are cold, the recom-

mended pressures must be increased

by 0.2 to 0.3 bar (3 PSI).

1

2

Operating principle

Each wheel (except for the emergency

spare wheel) has a sensor in the infla-

tion valve which periodically measures

the tyre pressure.

Never deflate a hot tyre.

3

Changing a wheel

The system informs the driver via the

display 1 and trip computer and warn-

ing system 2 that the tyres are suf-

ficiently inflated and warns if they are

underinflated or leaking.

If you wish to change your wheels (fit-

ting winter tyres etc.), the system will

reset itself automatically after approx-

imately two minutes driving at a mini-

mum speed of 12 mph (20 km/h).

This system monitors the tyre pressure.

Depending on the vehicle, the infor-

mation is displayed on the instrument

panel. In this case, they appear:

– with the ignition on, when scrolling

through the trip computer and warn-

ing system information by pressing

control 3 (refer to the information

on the “trip computer and warning

system” in Section 1);

This function is an addi-

tional driving aid.

However, the function does

not take the place of the

driver. It cannot, therefore, under

any circumstances replace the vig-

ilance or the responsibility of the

driver.

Changing a wheel

The system may take sev-

eral minutes depending on

use for the new wheel po-

sitions and pressures to be recog-

nised; check the tyre pressures after

all operations.

– or if there is a fault when driving

(refer to the following pages to find

out more about the warning mes-

sages).

Check the tyre pressures, including

the emergency spare wheel, once a

month.

2.16

TyRE PRESSURE MONITOR (2/3)

“Puncture”

1

2

Wheel F indicates that the wheel con-

cerned is punctured or severely un-

derinflated. Replace it or contact an

approved dealer if it is punctured. Top

up the tyre pressure if the wheel is de-

flated,

E

This message appears along with the

® warning light.

“Tyre pressure sensors absent” or

“Check tyre pressure sensors”

F

One wheel E disappears, indicating

that the sensor on this wheel is missing

or faulty (e.g. if the emergency spare

wheel is fitted).

“Adjust tyre pressure”

Display

A shaded wheel F indicates a deflated

tyre.

Display 1 on the instrument panel and

trip computer and warning system 2 in-

forms you of any tyre pressure faults

(flat tyre, punctured tyre, system fault,

etc.).

“Inflate tyres for motorway”

All four wheels F become full, the tyre

pressure is not adapted to the driving

speed. Slow down or inflate all four

tyres to “motorway pressure” (refer to

the label located on the label on the

edge of the driver’s door).

2.17

TyRE PRESSURE MONITOR (3/3)

Emergency spare wheel

If the vehicle is equipped with an emer-

gency spare wheel, it will not have a

sensor. When it is fitted to the vehicle,

the message “Tyre pressure sensors

absent” is displayed on the instrument

panel.

Tyre repair product and

inflation kit

Because the valves are specially de-

signed, only use equipment approved

by the approved network.

Replacing wheels/tyres

This system requires specific equip-

ment (wheels, tyres, sensors, etc.).

Contact an approved dealer to replace

the tyres and to find out about avail-

able accessories compatible with the

system: the use of any other accessory

could affect the correct operation of the

system or damage a sensor.

2.18

DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES/AIDS (1/4)

Depending on the vehicle, this is com-

posed of:

– the AbS (anti-lock braking

system);

– the electronic stability program

(E.S.P.) with understeer control

and traction control (A.S.R.);

– emergency brake assist with, de-

pending on the vehicle, braking

anticipation.

Operating faults:

– © and

AbS (anti-lock braking

system)

Under heavy braking, the ABS prevents

the wheels from locking, allowing the

stopping distance to be managed and

keeping control of the vehicle.

x

lit up on the in-

strument panel along with the mes-

sages “Check ABS”, “Check braking

system” and “Check ESP”: the ABS,

E.S.P. and emergency brake assist

are deactivated. braking safety is

still guaranteed;

Under these circumstances, the vehi-

cle can be steered to avoid an obstacle

whilst braking. In addition, this system

can increase stopping distances, par-

ticularly on roads with low surface grip

(wet ground etc.).

–

x

,

D, © and ®

lit on the instrument panel accom-

panied by the message “Braking

system fault”: this indicates a fault

with the braking system.

You will feel a pulsation through the

brake pedal each time the system is

activated. The ABS does not in any way

improve the vehicle’s physical perform-

ance relating to the road surface and

roadholding. It is still essential to follow

the rules of good driving practice (such

as driving at a safe distance from the

vehicle in front etc.).

These functions are an ad-

ditional aid in the event of

critical driving conditions,

enabling the vehicle behav-

iour to be adapted to suit the driving

conditions.

In both cases, consult an approved

Dealer.

However, the functions do not take

the place of the driver. They do

not increase the vehicle’s limits

and should not encourage you

to drive more quickly. Therefore,

they can under no circumstances

replace the vigilance or responsibil-

ity of the driver when manoeuvring

the vehicle (the driver must always

be ready for sudden incidents which

may occur when driving).

Your braking systems

are partially operational.

However, it is dangerous

In an emergency, apply firm and

continuous pressure to the brake

pedal. There is no need to pump

it repeatedly. The ABS will modu-

late the force applied in the braking

system.

to brake suddenly and

it is essential to stop immediately,

as soon as traffic conditions allow.

Contact an approved dealer.

2.19

DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES/AIDS (2/4)

Understeer control

Operating faults

Electronic stability program

(E.S.P.) with understeer

control and traction control

(A.S.R.)

This system optimises the action of

the E.S.P. in the case of pronounced

understeering (loss of front axle road

holding).

When the system detects an operating

fault the message “Check ESP” and the

indicator light © appears on the in-

strument panel. In this case, the E.S.P.

and A.S.R. are deactivated.

Electronic stability program (E.S.P.)

Traction control (A.S.R.)

Consult an approved dealer.

This system helps you to keep control

of the vehicle in critical driving condi-

tions (avoiding an obstacle, loss of grip

on a bend, etc.).

This system helps to limit wheelspin of

the drive wheels and to control the ve-

hicle when pulling away accelerating or

decelerating.

Operating principle

A sensor in the steering wheel detects

the direction selected by the driver.

Operating principle

Using the wheel sensors, the system

measures and compares the speed of

the drive wheels at all times and slows

down their over-rotation. If a wheel is

starting to slip, the system brakes au-

tomatically until the drive supplied be-

comes compatible with the level of grip

under the wheel again.

Other sensors throughout the vehicle

measure the actual direction.

The system compares driver input to

the actual trajectory of the vehicle and

corrects the trajectory if necessary by

controlling the braking of certain wheels

and/or engine power. In the event that

the system is engaged, indicator light

The system also adjusts the engine

speed to the grip available under the

wheels, independently of the pressure

exerted on the accelerator pedal.

ù

flashes on the instrument panel.

2.20

DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES/AIDS (3/4)

Traction control (A.S.R.) offers addi-

Hazard warning lights switching on

Depending on the vehicle, these may

light up in the event of sudden decel-

eration.

tional safety; it is recommended that

you do not drive with the function disa-

bled. Correct this as soon as possible

by pressing switch 1 again.

Operating faults

Note: the function is reactivated auto-

matically when the ignition is switched

on or when a speed of approximately

24 mph (40 km/h) is exceeded.

When the system detects an operat-

ing fault the message “Check brak-

ing system” appears on the instrument

panel along with the © warning

light.

1

Emergency brake assist

Consult an approved dealer.

This system supplements the ABS

and helps reduce vehicle stopping dis-

tances.

braking anticipation

Depending on the vehicle, when you

rapidly release the accelerator, the

system anticipates the braking ma-

noeuvre in order to reduce stopping

distances.

Disabling the A.S.R. function

Operating principle

In some situations (driving on very wet

ground: snow, mud, etc. or driving with

snow chains fitted), the system may

reduce the engine output to limit wheel-

spin. If this is not required, it is possible

to deactivate the function by pressing

switch 1.

The system is for detecting an emer-

gency braking situation. In this case,

the braking assistance immediately de-

velops maximum power and may trig-

ger ABS regulation.

Special cases

When using the cruise control:

– if you use the accelerator, when you

release it, the system may be trig-

gered;

– if you do not use the accelerator, the

system will not be triggered.

ABS braking is maintained as long as

the brake pedal is applied.

The message “Traction control off” is

displayed on the instrument panel to

inform you.

2.21

DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES/AIDS (4/4)

Hill start assistance

This function assists the driver when

starting on hills. It prevents the vehicle

from rolling backwards, depending on

the slope, by automatically applying the

brakes when the driver lifts his/her foot

off the brake pedal to depress the ac-

celerator pedal.

The hill start assistance

system cannot completely

prevent the vehicle from

rolling backwards in all sit-

uations (extremely steep gradients,

etc.).

System operation

In all cases, the driver may depress

the brake pedal to prevent the vehi-

cle from rolling backwards.

It only operates when the gear lever is

in a position other than neutral (other

than N or P for automatic transmis-

sions) and the vehicle is completely

stationary (brake pedal depressed)

The hill start assistance function

should not be used for prolonged

stops: use the brake pedal.

The system holds the vehicle for ap-

proximately 2 seconds. The brakes are

then gradually released (the vehicle will

move according to the slope).

This function is not designed to im-

mobilise the vehicle permanently.

If necessary, use the brake pedal to

stop the vehicle.

The driver must remain particularly

vigilant when driving on slippery or

low-grip surfaces and/or on hills.

Risk of serious injury.

2.22

CRUISE CONTROL/SPEED LIMITER: speed limiter function (1/3)

6

7

1

2

5

4

3

The speed limiter function helps you

stay within the driving speed limit that

you choose, known as the limit speed.

Controls

1 Main “On/Off” switch.

Switching on

Press switch 1 on the side showing .

Indicator light 7 comes on, lit orange,

and the message “Speed limiter” ap-

pears on the instrument panel, accom-

panied by dashes in zone 6 to indicate

that the speed limiter function is acti-

vated and waiting to store a limit speed.

To store the current speed, press

switch 2 (+): The limited speed will

appear in zone 6. The minimum stored

speed is 20 mph (30 km/h).

2 Limit speed activation, storage and

increase switch (+).

3 Decrease limit speed (-).

4 Switch the function to standby (with

memorisation of the limit speed) (O).

5 Activation and recall of stored limit

speed (R).

2.23

CRUISE CONTROL/SPEED LIMITER: speed limiter function (2/3)

Varying the limit speed

The limit speed may be changed by re-

peatedly pressing:

Exceeding the limit speed

C

It is possible to exceed the limit speed

at any moment. To do this: press the

accelerator pedal firmly and fully

(beyond the kickdown point).

– switch 2 (+) to increase the speed;

– switch 3 (-) to decrease the speed.

While the speed is being exceeded, the

limit speed flashes on the instrument

panel and area C lights up red.

2

5

Then, as far as is possible, release

the accelerator pedal: the speed lim-

iter function will return as soon as you

reach a speed lower than the stored

speed.

4

3

Limited speed cannot be maintained

Driving

If driving up or down a steep gradient,

the system is unable to maintain the

limit speed: the stored speed on the

instrument panel will flash and zone C

will light up in red to inform you of this

situation.

When a limited speed has been stored

and this speed is not reached, driving is

similar to driving a vehicle without the

speed limiter function.

Once you have reached the stored

speed, no effort on the accelera-

tor pedal will allow you to exceed

the programmed speed except in an

emergency (refer to information on

“Exceeding the limit speed”).

The speed limiter function is

in no way linked to the brak-

ing system.

2.24

CRUISE CONTROL/SPEED LIMITER: speed limiter function (3/3)

6

7

1

2

5

4

3

Putting the function on

standby

Recalling the limit speed

If a speed has been stored, it can be re-

called by pressing switch 5 (R).

Switching off the function

The speed limiter function is deacti-

vated if you press switch 1: in this case

a speed is no longer stored. The in-

strument panel orange indicator light 7

goes out to confirm that the function is

deactivated.

The speed limiter function is sus-

pended when you press switch 4 (O).

In this case, the limit speed will remain

stored and is no longer displayed in

zone 6 and the message “Memorised”

along with the stored speed will appear

on the display.

When the speed limiter is put on

standby, pressing switch 2 (+) re-

activates the function without taking

into account the stored speed: it is

the speed at which the vehicle is

moving that is taken into account.

2.25

CRUISE CONTROL/SPEED LIMITER: cruise control function (1/4)

1

5

3

4

2

This function is an addi-

tional driving aid. However,

the function does not take

the place of the driver.

The cruise control function helps you to

Controls

Therefore, it can under no circum-

stances replace the driver’s respon-

sibility to respect speed limits and to

be vigilant (the driver must always

be ready to brake). Cruise control

must not be used in heavy traffic, on

undulating or slippery roads (black

ice, aquaplaning, gravel) and during

bad weather (fog, rain, side winds

etc.).

maintain your driving speed at a speed

that you choose, called the cruising

speed.

1 Main “On/Off” switch.

2 Limit speed activation, storage and

increase switch (+).

3 Decrease cruising speed (-).

4 Switch the function to standby

(with memorisation of the gov-

erned cruising speed) (O).

5 Activation with recall of stored gov-

erned cruising speed (R).

This cruising speed may be set at any

speed above 20 mph (30 km/h).

There is a risk of accidents.

The cruise control function

is in no way linked to the

braking system.

2.26

CRUISE CONTROL/SPEED LIMITER: cruise control function (2/4)

b

C

7

6

A

1

5

2

4

3

Switching on

Activating cruise control

Driving

At a steady speed (above 20 mph

(30 km/h) approximately) press

switch 2 (+): the speed is stored. The

cruising speed will appear in zone 6.

Once a cruising speed is stored and

the cruise control function is active,

you may lift your foot off the accelera-

tor pedal.

Press switch 1 on the side showing .

Indicator light 7 comes on, lit green, and

the message “Cruise control” appears

on the instrument panel and dashes

appear in zone 6 to indicate that the

cruise control function is activated and

waiting to store a cruising speed.

Cruise control activation is confirmed

when area A lights up green in addition

to indicator light 7. Area B also lights

up green to indicate that the cruising

speed has been reached.

Important: you are never-

theless advised to keep

your feet close to the pedals

in order to react if neces-

sary.

2.27

CRUISE CONTROL/SPEED LIMITER: cruise control function (3/4)

Exceeding the cruising speed

Putting the function on

standby

The function is suspended when you:

b

C

6

The cruising speed may be exceeded

at any time by depressing the acceler-

ator pedal. The cruising speed flashes

on the instrument panel along with the

illumination of zone C in red.

– press switch 4 (O);

A

– depress the brake pedal;

Then, release the accelerator: after a

few seconds, the vehicle will automati-

cally return to its set cruising speed.

– depress the clutch pedal or shift into

neutral if the vehicle has an auto-

matic gearbox.

5

2

4

3

In all three cases, the cruising speed re-

mains stored, it is no longer displayed in

zone 6 and the message “Memorised”

along with the stored speed will appear

on the instrument panel.

Cruising speed cannot be

maintained

If driving up or down a steep gradient,

the system is unable to maintain the

cruising speed: the stored speed on the

instrument panel will flash and zone C

will light up in red to inform you of this

situation.

Standby is confirmed when zones A, B

and C go out.

Adjusting the cruising speed

The cruising speed may be changed by

pressing the following repeatedly:

– switch 2 (+) to increase the speed;

– switch 3 (-) to decrease the speed.

The cruise control function

is in no way linked to the

braking system.

2.28

CRUISE CONTROL/SPEED LIMITER: cruise control function (4/4)

b

C

7

A

1

5

2

4

3

Returning to the cruising speed

Note: if the speed previously stored is

much higher than the current speed,

the vehicle will accelerate more rapidly

to reach this threshold.

Switching off the function

If a speed is stored, it can be recalled,

once you are sure that the road condi-

tions are suitable (traffic, road surface,

weather conditions, etc.).

Press switch 5 (R) if the vehicle speed

is above 20 mph (30 km/h).

The cruise control function is deacti-

vated if you press switch 1: in this case

a speed is no longer stored. The instru-

ment panel green indicator light 7 and

zones A, B and C go out, confirming

that the function is deactivated.

When recalling the stored speed

zone A lights up to confirm activation.

Zone B lights up as soon as the cruis-

ing speed is reached.

When the cruise control function is

put on standby, pressing switch 2 (+)

reactivates the cruise control func-

tion without taking into account the

stored speed: it is the speed at

which the vehicle is moving that is

taken into account.

Putting the cruise control

on standby or switching it

off does not cause a rapid

reduction in speed: you

must brake by depressing the brake

pedal.

2.29

PARkING DISTANCE CONTROL (1/3)

Operating principle

Front parking distance

control

(depending on vehicle)

Ultrasonic detectors, installed in the

front or rear bumper depending on the

vehicle, measure the distance between

the vehicle and an obstacle whilst re-

versing.

Operation

The parking distance control system

is only activated when the vehicle is

driven at a speed below approximately

6 mph (10 km/h).

This measurement is indicated by

beeps which become more frequent the

closer you come to the obstacle, until

they become a continuous beep when

the vehicle is approximately 25 centi-

metres from the obstacle.

Most objects located less than approx-

imately 60 centimetres away from the

front of the vehicle are detected and a

beep is emitted.

Automatic activation/deactivation of

the front parking distance control

The system deactivates:

– when the electronic parking brake is

applied;

– when the vehicle speed is above ap-

proximately 6 mph (10 km/h);

This function is an additional aid that indicates the distance between the

vehicle and an obstacle whilst reversing, using sound signals.

– when the vehicle is stationary for

more than approximately five sec-

onds and an obstacle is detected

(such as when in a traffic jam etc.);

Under no circumstances should it replace the driver’s care or responsibil-

ity whilst reversing.

The driver should always look out for sudden hazards during driving: always

ensure that there are no moving obstacles (such as a child, animal, pram or bi-

cycle, etc.) or small, narrow objects such as stones or posts in your path when

manoeuvring.

– when the vehicle is in neutral or

when the gear lever has been shifted

to N or P for automatic gearboxes;

2.30

PARkING DISTANCE CONTROL (2/3)

Automatic activation/deactivation of

the rear parking distance control

The system deactivates:

– when the electronic parking brake is

applied;

– when the vehicle speed is above ap-

proximately 6 mph (10 km/h);

– when the vehicle is stationary for

more than approximately five sec-

onds and an obstacle is detected

(such as when in a traffic jam etc.);

1

– when the vehicle is in neutral or

when the gear lever has been shifted

to N or P for automatic gearboxes.

Rear parking distance control

Operation

When reversing, most objects located

less than approximately 1.5 metres

away from the rear of the vehicle are

detected and a beep is emitted.

An impact to the under-

side of the vehicle while

manoeuvring (e.g.: strik-

ing a post, raised kerb or

If there are obstacles located close to

both the front and rear of the vehicle,

other street furniture) may result in

damage to the vehicle (e.g.: defor-

mation of an axle).

only the closest of the two will be ac-

knowledged and the corresponding

front or rear beep sound will be emit-

ted. If obstacles are detected both to

the front and to the rear of the vehicle at

the same time, and they are both less

than 30 centimetres away from the ve-

hicle, the corresponding front and rear

beeps will be emitted alternately.

To avoid any risk of accident, have

your vehicle checked by an ap-

proved Dealer.

2.31

PARkING DISTANCE CONTROL (3/3)

Temporary deactivation of

Special features

Ensure that the ultrasonic sensors are

not obscured (by dirt, mud, snow, etc.).

the system

(depending on the vehicle)

2

Press switch 1 to deactivate the system.

The message “Parking sensor off” is

displayed to remind you that the system

is deactivated.

Operating faults

When the system detects an operating

fault there will be a 5-second continu-

ous beep as a warning. Consult an ap-

proved dealer.

Pressing the switch again will reacti-

vate the system and switch off the in-

dicator light.

The system will reactivate automatically

each time the engine is switched off.

3

Prolonged deactivation of the

system

Adjusting the parking

distance control volume

You may permanently activate or deac-

tivate the front or rear parking distance

control separately.

From the vehicle settings customisa-

tion menu (refer to the information on

the “Vehicle settings customisation

menu” in Section 1), select the line

“Front parking sensor” or “Rear parking

sensor” then activate or deactivate the

system:

From the vehicle settings customisa-

tion menu (refer to the information on

“Vehicle setting customisation menu”

in Section 1), select the line “Parking

sensor volume” to adjust the parking

distance control volume and confirm by

pressing key 2 or 3.

<: function deactivated;

When the vehicle is being driven at

a speed below approximately 6 mph

(10 km/h), certain noises (motorcy-

cle, lorry, pneumatic drill, etc.) may

trigger the beeping sound.

=

function activated.

2.32

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (1/3)

Driving in automatic mode

4

Select position D. In most traffic con-

ditions, you will not have to touch the

gear selector lever again: the gears will

change automatically at the right time

and at the most suitable engine speed

because the automatic system takes

into account the vehicle load and road

contour and adjusts itself to the particu-

lar driving style you have chosen.

1

3

5

6

9

2

Economical driving

When driving, always leave the lever

in position D, keeping the accelerator

pedal lightly depressed to ensure auto-

matic gear changes at a lower engine

speed.

8

7

Selector lever 1

Operation

Display 3 on the instrument panel

shows the mode and gear selected.

With the gear lever 1 in position P,

switch on the ignition.

Accelerating and overtaking

Depress the accelerator pedal firmly

and fully (so that it goes beyond the

kickdown point).

4:

5:

6:

7:

P: park

To move out of position P, you must de-

press the brake pedal before pressing

unlocking button 2.

R: reverse gear

N: neutral

This will enable you to change down

to the optimum gear within the

engine range.

With the foot on the brake pedal (warn-

ing light c on the display 3 goes out),

move the lever out of position P.

D: automatic mode

8 : manual mode

Only engage D or R when the vehi-

cle is stopped, with your foot on the

brake and the accelerator pedal re-

leased.

9: zone displaying gearbox mode or

gear engaged in manual mode

2.33

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (2/3)

Driving in manual mode

Special circumstances

Parking the vehicle

With the selector lever in position D,

move the lever to the left. Shifting the

lever repeatedly allows you to change

gears manually:

– If the road contours and bends

do not allow you to stay in auto-

matic mode (e.g.: in the mountains),

we recommend that you change to

manual mode.

When the vehicle is stopped, move the

lever to position P while keeping your

foot on the brake pedal: the gearbox is

in neutral and the drive wheels are me-

chanically locked by the driveshaft.

– To move down through the gears,

push the lever backwards;

This will prevent the automatic gear-

box from changing gears repeatedly

when climbing, and permit engine

braking on long descents.

Apply the handbrake or, depending

on the vehicle, ensure that the elec-

tronic parking brake is applied.

– To move up through the gears, push

the lever forwards.

The gear selected is displayed on the

instrument panel.

– In cold weather, to prevent the

engine from stalling, wait a few mo-

ments before shifting the selector

lever from position P or N and en-

gaging D or R.

Special cases

In certain driving conditions (e.g.:

engine protection, operation of the

Electronic Stability Program) the auto-

mated system may change the gear au-

tomatically.

An impact to the under-

side of the vehicle while

manoeuvring (e.g.: strik-

ing a post, raised kerb or

other street furniture) may result in

damage to the vehicle (e.g.: defor-

mation of an axle).

Likewise, to prevent incorrect manoeu-

vres, a gear change may be refused by

the automatic system: in this case the

gear display flashes for a few seconds

as a warning.

To avoid any risk of accident, have

your vehicle checked by an ap-

proved Dealer.

In very cold weather, the system

may prevent the gears from being

shifted in manual mode until the

gearbox reaches the right tempera-

ture.

2.34

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (3/3)

Operating faults

– When driving, if the message

“Check auto gearbox” appears on

the instrument panel, this indicates

there is a fault.

2

Contact your approved Dealer as

soon as possible.

– When driving, if the message “Auto

gearbox overheating” appears on the

instrument panel, stop the vehicle to

allow the gearbox to cool down.

10

Contact your approved Dealer as

soon as possible.

– If a vehicle with an automatic

When setting off, if the lever is locked

in position P even though you are de-

pressing the brake pedal and pressing

unlocking button 2, the lever can be re-

leased manually. To do this, press the

button by inserting an object into the

hole 10 and simultaneously press un-

locking button 2 located on the lever.

gearbox breaks down, refer to the

information on “Towing” in Section 5.

2.35

2.36

Driving for Your Renault Megane SUV Third Generation (2009-2016)

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