Get Getting to know your vehicle -> Wash/Wipe Guide for Renault Megane SUV Third Generation (2009-2016)

WINdscREEN WAsH/WIpE (1/2)

vehicle fitted with front

windscreen wiper rain sensor

1

2

A park

1

E

B automatic wiper function.

When this position is selected, the

system detects water on the wind-

screen and triggers the wipers at a

suitable wiping speed. It is possi-

ble to change the triggering thresh-

old and the time sweeps by turning

ring 2:

A

B

c

d

f

– E: minimum sensitivity

– F: maximum sensitivity

special note

vehicle fitted with intermittent

windscreen wipers

note: in foggy weather or during

snowfalls, the wiping is not automati-

cally triggered and remains under

the driver’s control.

When driving the vehicle, the wiping

speed slows down whenever the ve-

hicle stops. For example, fast wiping

speed will slow to normal wiping speed.

As soon as the vehicle moves off,

wiping will return to the speed originally

selected.

A park

B intermittent wiping

C normal wiping speed

D fast wiping speed

The wipers will pause for several

seconds between sweeps. It is

possible to change the time be-

tween sweeps by turning ring 2.

If stalk 1 is operated, it overrides and

cancels the automatic function.

C normal wiping speed

D fast wiping speed

For all vehicles, position C can be

accessed with the ignition on and

positions B and D can only be ac-

cessed with the engine running.

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WINdscREEN WAsH/WIpE (2/2)

Headlight washers

1

Headlights on

On equipped vehicles, hold stalk 1

pulled towards you for about 1 second,

and the headlight washers and wind-

screen washers will be activated at the

same time.

1

A

B

c

Note: when the minimum windscreen

washer fluid level is reached, the head-

light washer system may be deprimed.

d

Fill the windscreen washer fluid and

then activate the windscreen washer,

with the engine running, to reprime

the system.

Windscreen washer

With the ignition on, pull stalk 1 then

release.

When working in the engine

compartment, ensure that

the windscreen wiper stalk

is in position A (park).

A brief pull will trigger a single sweep

of the wipers, in addition to the wind-

screen washer.

Risk of injury.

A longer pull will trigger three sweeps

of the wipers followed, a few seconds

later, by a fourth, in addition to the wind-

screen washer.

Before any action on the

windscreen (washing the

vehicle, de-icing, cleaning

the windscreen, etc.) return

In freezing or snowy weather, ensure

they are not stuck to the windscreen

(including the central area located

behind the interior rear-view mirror)

and the rear screen before starting

the wipers (risk of motor overheat-

ing).

stalk 1 to position A (park).

Risk of injury and/or damage.

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REAR scREEN WAsH/WIpE

Rear screen washer/

wiper

p

1

With the ignition on, push the stalk.

A

Check the condition of the wiper

blades. You are responsible for their

service life:

2

– they must remain clean: clean

the blades, windscreen and

rear screen regularly with soapy

water;

Rear screen wiper

With the ignition on, turn ring A

on stalk 1 to align the symbol with

mark 2 then release it.

Y

– do not use them when the wind-

screen or rear screen are dry;

– free them from the windscreen or

rear screen when they have not

been used for a long time.

To stop the operation, pivot ring A

again.

Wiping frequency varies with vehicle

speed.

In all cases, replace them as soon

as they begin to lose efficiency: ap-

proximately once a year.

Before using the rear wiper, check

that no object obstructs the travel of

the blade.

Do not use the wiper arm to open or

close the tailgate.

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