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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