Renault 2005 Megane User manual

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RENAULT s.a.s. Société par Actions Simplifiée au capital de 533 941 113 / 13-15, quai Le Gallo - 92100 Boulogne-Billancourt
R.C.S. Nanterre 780 129 987 - SIRET 780 129 987 03591 / Tél. : [phone]
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Driver's handbook – 82 00 561 636 – NU 761-1 – 06/2005 – Edition anglaise

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has chosen ELF
Engines of all types
except 1.9 dCi with
particle filter
1.9 dCi engines
with particle filter
Petrol and LPG engines
except 2.0T 16V
Renault Sport
Engine all types except
2.0T 16V Renault Sport
and 1.9 dCi with a par-
ticle filter
Gearbox
ELF EXCELLIUM LDX 5W-40 ACEA A3 / B4
Optimum performance and maximum protection in the most severe conditions
All types of driving
ELF EVOLUTION SXR 5W-40 ACEA A3 / B4
Optimum performance
All types of driving
ELF SOLARIS RNX 5W-30 ACEA C3
Optimum performance, particle filter protection and respect for the environment
All types of driving
ELF EVOLUTION SXR 5W-30 ACEA A5 / B5
Fuel economy, engine protection and respect for the environment.
All types of driving
ELF COMPETITION ST 10W-40
ELF TURBO DIESEL 10W-40 ACEA A3 / B4
ACEA B3 / B4
Other RENAULT approved lubricants for normal use.
Elf has developed specific lubricants for each Renault transmission:
Tranself TRJ 75W80, Tranself TRT 75W80, Tranself TRP 75W80, Tranself TRX 75W80 for manual
gearboxes, Renaultmatic D3Syn and Renaultmatic D2 for automatic transmissions.
These fluids are actively involved in the operation of your vehicle. (*)
RENAULT recommends using approved ELF products when topping up or changing the oil.
(*) Refer to your vehicle's Warranty and Services booklet for information regarding which grade of oil to use.
Consult your RENAULT Dealer or visit www.lubricants.elf.com

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Welcome to your new RENAULT
This Driver’s Handbook contains the information necessary:
• to enable you to get to know your RENAULT, to use it to the best advantage and to benefit from all its latest
technical developments.
• to ensure that it always gives the best performance by following the simple but comprehensive advice
concerning regular maintenance.
• to enable you to deal quickly with minor faults that do not require specialist attention.
It is well worth taking a few minutes to read this handbook to familiarise yourself with the information and
guidelines it contains about the vehicle and its innovative features. If certain points are still unclear, the
technicians at your local RENAULT Dealer will be only too pleased to provide you with any additional
information you may require.
The following symbol will help you when reading this handbook:
To indicate a hazard, danger or safety recommendation.
The descriptions of the models given in this handbook are based on the technical specifications at the time of
writing. This handbook covers all items of equipment (both standard and optional) available for these
models but whether or not these are fitted to the vehicle depends on the version, the options selected and
the country in which the vehicle is sold.
This handbook may also contain information about items of equipment to be introduced later in the model
year.
Enjoy driving your new RENAULT.
Copying or translation, in part or in full, is forbidden unless prior written permission has been obtained from RENAULT, 92100
Billancourt 2005.
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Brief overview
• Tyre pressures .................................................................................. 0.04 - 0.07
• RENAULT card: use ...................................................................... 1.02 ➟1.08
• Child restraints ............................................................................. 1.32 ➟1.42
• Warning lights (instrument panel) ............................................... 1.46 ➟1.77
• Engine Stop/Start ...................................................................................... 2.05
• Driving ....................................................................................................... 2.37
Tyre pressure monitor ............................................................... 2.15 ➟2.18
Electronic Stability Program: ESP ......................................................... 2.19
Traction control: ASR .................................................................. 2.20 - 2.21
Emergency brake assist .......................................................................... 2.24
Cruise control/Speed limiter .................................................... 2.25 ➟2.31
• Heating/air conditioning .............................................................. 3.02 ➟3.16
• Bonnet/maintenance .................................................................... 4.02 ➟4.14
• Practical Advice (changing the bulbs, fuses, repairs,
operating faults ............................................................................. 5.02 ➟5.37
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CONTENTS
Sections
Getting to know your vehicle.................................................. 1
Driving...................................................................................... 2
Your comfort............................................................................ 3
Maintenance ............................................................................ 4
Practical advice ....................................................................... 5
Technical specifications.......................................................... 6
Alphabetical index .................................................................. 7
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TYRE PRESSURES (in bar or kg per cm² when cold)
Versions 1.4 16V 1.6 16V 2.0 16V - 2.0 T
Tyre sizes 195/65 R15 T 195/65 R15 H 205/50 R17 V 195/65 R15 H 205/50 R17V
205/55 R16 H 205/55 R16 H 205/55 R16 H
205/55 R16 V 205/55 R16 V 205/55 R16 V
205/50 R17 V
Wheel sizes 6.5 J 15 6.5 J 15 6.5 J 17 6.5 J 15 6.5 J 17
6.5 J 16 6.5 J 16 6.5 J 16
6.5 J 17
Non-motorway use
• Front 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.3
• Rear 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
Motorway use (1)
• Front 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.4 2.5
• Rear 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
Emergency spare wheel 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.4 2.5
Tyre safety and use of snow chains
Refer to the paragraph on “Tyres” in Section 5 for information on maintenance and, depending on the version,
the conditions under which chains may be fitted to the vehicle.
(1) Special note concerning vehicles used under full load (Maximum Permissible All-Up Weight) and towing a trailer
The maximum speed must be limited to 60 mph (100 km/h) and the tyre pressure increased by 0.2 bar.
Refer to the information on Weights in Section 6.
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TYRE PRESSURES (in bar or kg/cm² when cold) (continued)
Versions 1.5 dCi 1.9 dCi 2.0 dCi
Tyre sizes 195/65 R15 H 205/50 R17 H 195/65 R15 H 205/50 R17 V 205/55 R16 V 205/50 R17 V
205/55 R16 H 205/55 R16 H
205/55 R16 V 205/55 R16 V
Wheel sizes 6.5 J 15 6.5 J 17 6.5 J 15 6.5 J 17 6.5 J 16 6.5 J 17
6.5 J 16 6.5 J 16
Non-motorway use
• Front 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.6
• Rear 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
Motorway use (1)
• Front 2.3 2.4 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.8
• Rear 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.1
Emergency spare wheel 2.3 2.4 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.8
Tyre safety and use of snow chains
Refer to the paragraph on “Tyres” in Section 5 for information on maintenance and, depending on the version,
the conditions under which chains may be fitted to the vehicle.
(1) Special note concerning vehicles used under full load (Maximum Permissible All-Up Weight) and towing a trailer
The maximum speed must be limited to 60 mph (100 km/h) and the tyre pressure increased by 0.2 bar.
Refer to the information on Weights in Section 6.
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TYRE PRESSURES (in psi when cold)
Versions 1.4 16V 1.6 16V 2.0 16V - 2.0 T
Tyre sizes 195/65 R15 T 195/65 R15 H 205/50 R17 V 195/65 R15 H 205/50 R17V
205/55 R16 H 205/55 R16 H 205/55 R16 H
205/55 R16 V 205/55 R16 V 205/55 R16 V
205/50 R17 V
Wheel sizes 6.5 J 15 6.5 J 15 6.5 J 17 6.5 J 15 6.5 J 17
6.5 J 16 6.5 J 16 6.5 J 16
6.5 J 17
Non-motorway use
• Front 32 32 32 32 33
• Rear 29 29 29 29 29
Motorway use (1)
• Front 32 33 35 35 36
• Rear 29 29 29 29 29
Emergency spare wheel 32 33 35 35 36
Tyre safety and use of snow chains
Refer to the paragraph on “Tyres” in Section 5 for information on maintenance and, depending on the version,
the conditions under which chains may be fitted to the vehicle.
(1) Special note concerning vehicles used under full load (maximum permissible all-up weight) and towing a trailer.
The maximum speed must be limited to 60 mph (100 km/h) and the tyre pressure increased by 3 psi.
Refer to the information on Weights in Section 6.
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TYRE PRESSURES (in psi when cold) (continued)
Versions 1.5 dCi 1.9 dCi 2.0 dCi
Tyre sizes 195/65 R15 H 205/50 R17 V 195/65 R15 H 205/50 R17 V 205/55 R16 V 205/50 R17 V
205/55 R16 H 205/55 R16 H
205/55 R16 V 205/55 R16 V
Wheel sizes 6.5 J 15 6.5 J 17 6.5 J 15 6.5 J 17 6.5 J 16 6.5 J 17
6.5 J 16 6.5 J 16
Non-motorway use
• Front 32 32 32 33 35 38
• Rear 29 29 29 29 29 29
Motorway use (1)
• Front 33 35 35 36 38 40
• Rear 29 29 29 29 29 30
Emergency spare wheel 33 35 35 36 38 40
Tyre safety and use of snow chains
Refer to the paragraph on “Tyres” in Section 5 for information on maintenance and, depending on the version,
the conditions under which chains may be fitted to the vehicle.
(1) Special note concerning vehicles used under full load (maximum permissible all-up weight) and towing a trailer.
The maximum speed must be limited to 60 mph (100 km/h) and the tyre pressure increased by 3 psi.
Refer to the information on Weights in Section 6.
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Section 1: Getting to know your vehicle
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RENAULT card: general information, use, deadlocking........................................ 1.02 ➟1.08
Doors........................................................................................................................ 1.09 ➟1.13
Renault Anti-Intruder Device (RAID).................................................................................. 1.14
Engine immobiliser ................................................................................................. 1.15 - 1.16
Head restraints - Seats............................................................................................. 1.17 ➟1.20
Seat belts.................................................................................................................. 1.21 ➟1.24
Additional restraint systems................................................................................... 1.25 ➟1.31
in addition to the front seat belts ................................................................... 1.25 ➟1.28
in addition to the rear seat belts ................................................................................. 1.29
side protection device ................................................................................................. 1.30
Child safety.............................................................................................................. 1.32 ➟1.42
Steering wheel...................................................................................................................... 1.43
Driver’s position ...................................................................................................... 1.44 ➟1.47
Instrument panel ..................................................................................................... 1.48 ➟1.77
Trip computer ................................................................................................. 1.66 ➟1.77
Clock and outside temperature............................................................................................ 1.78
External rear view mirrors ...................................................................................... 1.79 - 1.80
Audible and visible signals ................................................................................................. 1.81
Lighting and exterior signals .................................................................................. 1.82 ➟1.84
Headlight beam adjustment................................................................................................. 1.85
Wipers/washers ....................................................................................................... 1.86 ➟1.88
Fuel tank (filling with fuel)..................................................................................... 1.89 - 1.90
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RENAULT CARDS: general information
RENAULT card
1- Unlocking the doors and luggage
compartment.
2- Locking all doors and luggage
compartment.
3- Locking/unlocking the luggage
compartment.
4- Integral emergency key.
The RENAULT card is used to:
- lock/unlock the doors and luggage
compartment and the fuel filler
flap (refer to the following pages);
- automatically close the electric
windows and the sunroof; refer
to the paragraphs on “windows
with automatic opening” and
“sunroof” in section 3 (depending
on vehicle);
- start the engine; refer to the
paragraph on “Starting the engine”
in section 2.
Battery life
It is supplied by a battery which
should be replaced when the
message “Change card battery”
appears on the instrument panel
(refer to the paragraph on the
“RENAULT card” in section 5).
Range of the RENAULT card
This varies according to the
environment. It is therefore
important to make sure when
handling the RENAULT card that
you do not lock or unlock the doors
by inadvertently pressing the
buttons.
Advice
Do not keep your RENAULT card
in a place where it could be
damaged accidentally, such as in
a back pocket where you might
sit on it.
Driver’s responsibility
Never leave your vehicle
with the RENAULT card
inside and never leave a
child (or a pet) unsupervised. With
the card in the reader, it would
be possible to start the engine or
operate electrical equipment such
as the electric windows and there
is a risk that they may trap part of
their body (neck, arms, hands,
etc.). Risk of serious injury.
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RENAULT CARDS: general information (continued)
Integrated emergency key 4or
separate emergency key 5
(depending on the vehicle)
This is only used in exceptional
circumstances. It locks or unlocks
the left-hand side door if the
RENAULT card does not work:
- vehicle located in a zone of high
electromagnetic radiation,
- use of devices operating on the
same frequency as the card,
- drain on the RENAULT card
battery, flat battery, etc.
For instructions on how to use the
emergency key, refer to the
paragraph on “Locking and
Unlocking the doors”.
Once you have entered the vehicle
using the emergency key, insert
the RENAULT card into the card
reader in order to start the engine.
Replacement, need for an
additional RENAULT card
If you lose your RENAULT card or
require another, you can obtain
one from your Dealer.
If a RENAULT card is replaced, it
will be necessary to take the vehicle
and all RENAULT cards to your
RENAULT Dealer to initialise the
system.
You can use up to four RENAULT
cards per vehicle.
Faulty RENAULT card.
Always make sure the battery is
in good condition; they have a
service life of approximately two
years.
Refer to the information on the
“RENAULT card batteries in
Section 5.
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REMOTE CONTROL RENAULT CARD: use
Unlocking the doors
Press unlocking button 1.
The hazard warning lights and
side mounted indicators flash once
to indicate unlocking.
Special notes (for some countries):
- pressing button 1unlocks the
driver’s door only,
- pressing button 1twice in
succession unlocks the other
doors.
Locking the doors
Press locking button 2.
The side indicator lights and hazard
warning lights flash twice to
indicate that the doors have been
locked:
- if a door or the luggage
compartment is open or not
properly shut, or if a RENAULT
card is still in the reader, the
doors and luggage compartment
quickly lock then unlock without
the hazard warning lights and
side indicators flashing.
Unlocking/locking the luggage
compartment only
Press button 3to unlock or lock the
luggage compartment.
The hazard warning lights and
side indicators flash once to indicate
unlocking if the vehicle doors are
locked.
The hazard warning lights and
side indicators flash twice to
indicate that the luggage
compartment is locked if the vehicle
doors are locked. When the engine is running, the
buttons on the card are deactivated.
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RENAULT CARD IN HANDS-FREE MODE: use
RENAULT card in hands-free
mode
In addition to the RENAULT card
remote functions, this enables the
following to be carried out without
touching the key card (in hands-
free mode):
- unlocking and locking of the
doors (doors and luggage
compartment) and the fuel filler
flap if the card is present within
the access zone 1;
- and starting the engine if the card
is present inside the vehicle
passenger compartment (refer to
the information on “Starting the
engine” in section 2).
Unlocking the doors and
luggage compartment
Walk up to your vehicle carrying
your RENAULT card.
As soon as you place your hand
behind the handle of a door 2, the
vehicle will unlock.
When you press button 3, only the
luggage compartment will unlock.
Unlocking is indicated by one flash
of the hazard warning lights and
the side indicator lights.
Never leave your vehicle
with the RENAULT card
inside.
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RENAULT CARD IN HANDS-FREE MODE: use (continued)
Locking the doors and luggage
compartment
Holding the RENAULT card and
with the doors and luggage
compartment closed, press button
4located on one of the handles 2
or button 5on the luggage
compartment.
The side indicators and hazard
warning lights flash twice to
indicate that the doors have locked.
Note: the RENAULT card must be
within the vehicle’s access zone
for locking with the buttons to be
possible.
If a door or the luggage compartment
is open or not properly shut, or if
a RENAULT card is present in the
reader, the doors or luggage
compartment lock then quickly
unlock and the hazard warning
lights and indicator lights do not
flash.
If you wish to check that the doors
are locked after locking with the
RENAULT card or the buttons on
the handles, you have approximately
three seconds to try the door handles
without unlocking them.
After this delay, the Hands-Free
mode is activated once again and
any movement of the handle will
unlock the doors.
Driver’s responsibility
Never leave your vehicle
with the RENAULT card
inside and never leave a
child (or a pet) unsupervised.
There is a risk that they could
start the engine or operate
electrical equipment (electric
windows) and trap part of their
body (neck, arms, hands, etc.).
Risk of serious injury.
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DEADLOCKING
Deadlocking the doors and luggage
compartment (for some countries)
This function locks the doors
(doors, luggage compartment and
depending on the vehicle, the
passenger storage compartment)
and prevents the doors from being
opened using the interior door
handles (should the vehicle glass
be broken and an attempt be made
to open the doors from the inside).
To activate deadlocking
Vehicles equipped with rear door
electric windows
- press button 1twice in quick
succession.
- or press the exterior door handle
buttons or the luggage
compartment badge twice in quick
succession.
Vehicles equipped with rear door
manual windows
Before exiting the vehicle, press
the lower section of switch 2(the
integrated indicator lights up).
Press the upper section of the
switch to unlock the doors.
In all situations
The hazard warning lights flash
five times to indicate locking.
Note: it is possible to activate this
function by two simultaneous
presses on the door handle buttons
located on the same side (for
example: front left/rear left or front
right/rear right).
Never use deadlocking if
someone is still inside the
vehicle.
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RENAULT CARD IN RESTRICTED MODE
RENAULT card restricted use
(depending on vehicle)
In certain situations (when the
vehicle is in the hands of a third
person: valet parking, repairer,
etc.) you may wish to restrict the
operation of the RENAULT card.
Obtain two cards. Insert one card
in card reader 3then press buttons
1and 2on the second card at the
same time. The vehicle will be
locked then the driver’s door will
be unlocked.
The RENAULT card inserted in
the card reader switches to restricted
use.
The RENAULT card in restricted
use mode will only unlock the
driver’s door and the fuel filler
flap and start the engine (the
passenger storage compartment
and the luggage compartment
remain locked).
To cancel restricted use mode,
start the vehicle using the
RENAULT card in the unrestricted
mode.
The door lock/unlocking control
from the inside 4is deactivated
when the vehicle is used with the
RENAULT card in the restricted
use mode.
It is only possible to restrict the
use of one RENAULT card at a
time.
When using a RENAULT card in
the restricted use mode, the second
card retains all of its functions.
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OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOORS
Opening the doors from the
outside
Once the doors have been unlocked
or you have the hands-free
RENAULT card on you, hold handle
1and pull it towards you to open
the door.
Opening the doors from the
inside
Pull handle 2.
Lights on warning buzzer
If you have switched off the ignition
and left the lights switched on a
reminder buzzer will sound when
a door is opened.
Card reminder buzzer
A beep will let you know if you
have left the card in the reader
when you open the driver’s door,
and the “remove card” message
will appear on the instrument panel.
Special note
After switching off the engine, the
lights and any accessories that are
in operation (radio, air conditioning,
etc.) will continue to operate.
They will stop as soon as the
driver’s door is opened.
Door/luggage compartment
open buzzer
If a door (or luggage compartment)
is open or not properly closed, as
soon as the vehicle reaches a speed
of approximately 6 mph (10 km/h),
the message “luggage compartment
open” or “door open” (depending
on what is open) will appear on the
instrument panel accompanied by
a warning light.
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OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOORS (continued)
Child safety
Vehicles fitted with switch 3with
integrated indicator light
Press switch 3to prevent the
operation of the rear electric windows
and opening of the rear doors.
The indicator light in the switch
lights up to confirm that the doors
are locked.
If there is a fault, you will
hear a beep and the
integrated indicator will
not light up.
Rear door locking must be
reactivated following
disconnection of the battery
by pressing switch 3.
Safety of rear occupants
The driver can inhibit
operation of the rear electric
windows and doors by
pressing switch 3on the side with
the symbol.
Driver’s responsibility
Never leave your vehicle without
removing the RENAULT card from
inside and never leave a child (or
a pet) inside. With the key in the
ignition it would be possible to
operate the electric windows and
there is a risk that a child or animal
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.
Other cases
To make it impossible for the rear
doors to be opened from the inside,
press switch 4and check from the
inside that the doors are securely
locked.
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