Renault 2000 Megane User manual

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the driver's
handbook

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RENAULT
recommends
Forallpetrolengines,
LPG and multi-valve only.
ENGINE
MANUAL GEARBOX
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
POWER STEERING
BRAKE FLUID
ELF ELITE Premier Plus 5W30
Fuel economy and protecting the environment.
Other types of lubricant approved by RENAULT
may be used in petrol or diesel engines:
ELF ULTIMATE 5W40
ELF ELITE Premier Plus 10W40
ELF ELITE Prestige 15W40
TRANSELF TRJ 75W80
RENAULTMATIC D3 SYN
RENAULTMATIC D2
FRELUB 650
Universal use
Standard use
Flexible driving
All types
All types
All types
All types
ACEA : A3/B3/B4
ACEA : A3/B3
ACEA : A2/B2
API : GL5
DEXRON III
DEXRON II
DOT 4
ACEA : A1/B1
(Performance
A3/B3/B4)
ELF recommends its lubricants as approved by RENAULT. For more information, go to www.elf-lub.com

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Brief overview
•Opening and closing the hood ........................................................... p. 3.02 ¬3.14
• Tyre inflation pressures ..................................................................................... p. 0.04
• Adjusting the seats and driving positions ......................................... p. 1.09 ¬1.13
• Child safety ............................................................................................ p. 1.21 ¬1.27
• Instrument panel lights ........................................................................ p. 1.32 ¬1.44
• Horn and lights ..................................................................................... p. 1.47 ¬1.50
• Demisting/de-icing ............................................................................................. p. 1.51
• Running in, driving .............................................................................. p. 2.02 ¬2.21
• Heating/air conditioning ...................................................................... p. 3.15 ¬3.23
• Opening the bonnet ............................................................................... p. 4.02 - 4.03
• Levels (engine oil, windscreen washer, etc.) ..................................... p. 4.04 ¬4.12
• Emergency spare wheel ........................................................................ p. 5.02 ¬5.05
• Practical advice (changing bulbs, fuses, repairs,
operating incidents) .............................................................................. p. 5.02 ¬5.35

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C O N T E N T S
Sections
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Getting to know your car .....................................................................
Driving ...............................................................................................................
Your comfort .................................................................................................
Maintenance ..................................................................................................
Practical advice ...........................................................................................
Technical specifications ........................................................................
Alphabetical index ....................................................................................
Opening and closing the hood: pages3.02to3.14

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Tyre inflation pressures when cold (in bar)
Versions 1.4 l 16V 1.6 l 16V
2.0 l 2.0 l IDE
Type
(see vehicle identification plate)
EA10 - EAOD
EA1H - EAOW
EA11 - EA1Y
EAO4 - EAOB
EAOJ
EAOP
EAO3
Normal use
•Front 2.1 2.2 2.2
•Rear 2.0 2.0 2.1
Fully laden (1)
•Front 2.3 2.4 2.4
•Rear 2.2 2.2 2.3
Emergency spare wheel 2.3 2.4 2.4
Tyre
dimensions
175/65 R 14 T - 185/55 R 15 H -185/60 R 15 H
195/50 R 16 V
Wheel sizes 5.5 J 14 - 6.0 J 15 - 6.5 J 16
Tyre safety and use of chains
Refer to the information on tyres in section 5 for advice on tyre maintenance and, depending on the version, the use
of chains.
(1) Special note concerning vehicles used at full load (maximum permissible all-up weight and weight towed) and towing
atrailer
The maximum speed must be limited to 60 mph (100 km/h) and the tyre inflation pressure increased by 0.2 bar.
Refer to the information on “weights” in section 6 for more details.

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Section 1: Getting to know your car
Keys - Plip remote control unit .......................................................................................................... 1.02 ¬1.04
Doors ..................................................................................................................................................... 1.02 ¬1.06
Engine immobiliser system ................................................................................................................... 1.07 - 1.08
Head restraints - Seats ......................................................................................................................... 1.09 ¬1.11
Seat belts/Methods of restraint in addition to the front seat belts ................................................. 1.12 ¬1.20
Child safety ........................................................................................................................................... 1.21 ¬1.27
Driver’s layout ...................................................................................................................................... 1.28 ¬1.31
Instruments ........................................................................................................................................... 1.32 ¬1.42
Driving module (on-board computer) ................................................................................................ 1.40 ¬1.42
Clock and external temperature ........................................................................................................... 1.43 - 1.44
Rear-view mirrors - Steering wheel ..................................................................................................... 1.45 - 1.46
Audible and visible signals ............................................................................................................................. 1.47
Lighting and external signals .............................................................................................................. 1.48 ¬1.50
Headlight beam adjustment ............................................................................................................................. 1.50
De-icing - demisting ......................................................................................................................................... 1.51
Windscreen wipers - Windscreen washers ..................................................................................................... 1.52
Fuel tank (filling with fuel) .................................................................................................................. 1.53 - 1.54

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KEYS / REMOTE CONTROL DOOR LOCKS
1Radio frequency remote control
locking unit, ignition key, key for
doors, luggage compartment and
fuel filler flap. 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
wouldbepossibletooperatethe
electrical equipment such as the
windows and there is a risk that the
child may be seriously injured (by
trapping his or her neck, arm,
hand, etc.).

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RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL DOOR LOCKING
Theplipremotecontrol1locks 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.
Locking/unlocking the doors
Press the plip remote control for
approximately one second to lock or
unlock the doors. (Light 2will
illuminate.)
- The hazard lights and side
repeaters flash twice to indicate
locking.
Note: If an opening (door or boot
lid) is incorrectly closed or
remains open or if a rear light has
remained in the “continuous
lighting” position (see “interior
lights” paragraph in section 3), the
hazard lights will not flash.
- The hazard lights and side
repeaters flash once to indicate
unlocking.
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.
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.

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RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL (continued)
Interference
Interference may be caused to the
operation of the remote control by
factors in the immediate vicinity
(external installations or the use of
equipment operating on the same
frequency as the remote control).
If you lose your keys or need
another set of keys (or a remote
control), contact your Renault
Dealer.
• If a key is replaced, it will be
necessary to take the vehicle to
your Renault Dealer because
both the vehicle and all the keys
are needed to initialise the
system.
•No more than four keys
(including the remote controls)
canbeusedononevehicle.
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.

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OPENING THE DOORS
Opening the doors from the
outside
Use the key to unlock one of the
front door locks 2. (Makesurethat
the key is inserted asfarasitwillgo
into the lock.) Place your hand
behind handle 1and pull it towards
you.
Opening the doors from inside
the car
Move handle 3.
“Lights on” warning buzzer
A warning buzzer will sound when
a door is opened if you have left the
lights switched on after switching
off the ignition (to prevent
discharge of the battery).
Electric central locking
This enables all the doors, the
luggage compartment and fuel flap
to be locked or unlocked
simultaneously.
Press the red spot on switch 1to
lock the doors.
The door cannot be locked if it is
open.
Unlock by pressing on the side
opposite the red spot on switch 1.
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.