Renault Megane Hatchback (2015 year). Manual — part 6

1.82

Vehicle fitted with front

windscreen wiper rain sensor

A park

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:

– E: minimum sensitivity
– F: maximum sensitivity
note: in foggy weather or during

snowfalls, the wiping is not automati-

cally triggered and remains under

the driver’s control.

C normal wiping speed

D fast wiping speed

Special note

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.

If stalk 1 is operated, it overrides and

cancels the automatic function.

Vehicle fitted with intermittent

windscreen wipers

A park

B intermittent wiping

The wipers will pause for several

seconds between sweeps. It is

possible to change the time be-

tween sweeps by turning ring 2.

C normal wiping speed

D fast wiping speed

WINDSCREEN WASH/WIPE

(1/2)

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1

A
B

C

D

E

F

2

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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Headlight washers

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.
Note: when the minimum windscreen

washer fluid level is reached, the head-

light washer system may be deprimed.
Fill the windscreen washer fluid and

then activate the windscreen washer,

with the engine running, to reprime

the system.

Before any action on the

windscreen (washing the

vehicle, de-icing, cleaning

the windscreen, etc.) return

stalk 1 to position A (park).
Risk of injury and/or damage.

Windscreen washer

With the ignition on, pull stalk 1 then

release.
A brief pull will trigger a single sweep

of the wipers, in addition to the wind-

screen washer.
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.

WINDSCREEN WASH/WIPE (

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)

1

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).

A

B

C

D

1

When working in the engine

compartment, ensure that

the windscreen wiper stalk

is in position A (park).

Risk of injury.

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REAR SCREEN WASH/WIPE

1

2

Check the condition of the wiper

blades. You are responsible for their

service life:
– they must remain clean: clean

the blades, windscreen and

rear screen regularly with soapy

water;

– 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.

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.

p

Rear screen washer/

wiper

With the ignition on, push the stalk.

Y

Rear screen wiper

With the ignition on, turn ring A

on stalk 1 to align the symbol with

mark 2 then release it.
To stop the operation, pivot ring A

again.
Wiping frequency varies with vehicle

speed.

A

1.85

Vehicles running on ethanol-based

fuel
It is essential to use unleaded petrol or

fuel containing a maximum of 85% eth-

anol (E85).
In very cold conditions, it may be very

difficult or even impossible to start the

engine. To avoid this problem, use un-

leaded petrol or, on equipped vehicles,

use the heater integrated in the engine:

connect the special end of the exten-

sion piece supplied into the socket in-

tegrated into the radiator grille and the

other end into a 220V socket for at least

6 hours before starting.
Note: you may notice an increase in

fuel consumption with this type of fuel.

Useable fuel tank capacity:

59 litres approximately.
With the vehicle unlocked, to open the

compartment B, place your finger into

the recess C.
Valve A is integrated into the filler pipe.

For details on filling the fuel tank, refer

to the information on “Filling with fuel”.
To close it, press on the fuel filler flap by

hand, as far as it will go.

Fuel grade

Use a high-grade fuel that complies

with the legislation in force in each

country and which must conform to the

specifications given on the label on the

cover B. Refer to the information on

“Engine specifications” in Section 6.

Diesel versions

It is essential to use diesel fuel that

conforms with the information given on

the label inside cover B.

Petrol versions

It is essential to use unleaded petrol.

The octane rating (RON) must conform

to the specifications on the label inside

fuel filler flap B. Refer to the information

on “Engine specifications” in Section 6.

FUEL TANK

(1/3)

B

C

Never press valve A with your fingers.
Do not wash the filler area with a high pressure washer.

Do not mix even small

amounts of petrol (un-

leaded or E85) with diesel.

Do not use ethanol-based

fuel if your vehicle is not compatible

with this fuel.

Do not add additive to the fuel –

otherwise you risk damaging the

engine.

A

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Filling with fuel

With the ignition off, insert the nozzle to

open valve A and insert it fully before

turning it on to fill the fuel tank (risk of

splashing).
Keep the nozzle in this position through-

out the entire filling operation.

When the pump cuts out automatically

at the end of the filling procedure, a

maximum of two further filling attempts

may be made, as there must be suffi-

cient space in the fuel tank to allow for

expansion.
Make sure that no water enters the fuel

tank during filling. The valve A and its

surround must remain clean.

Petrol versions

Using leaded petrol will damage the

antipollution system and may lead to a

loss of warranty.

To ensure that the fuel tank is not filled

with leaded petrol, the fuel tank filler

neck contains a restrictor fitted with a

foolproof system which only allows

the nozzle for unleaded petrol to be

used (at the pump).

FUEL TANK

(2/3)

Persistent smell of

fuel

If you notice a persistent

smell of fuel you should:
– stop the vehicle as soon as traf-

fic conditions allow and switch off

the ignition;

– switch on the hazard warning

lights and ask your passengers

to leave the vehicle and to keep

away from traffic;

– contact an approved Dealer.

Vehicle fitted with the Stop and

Start function
To fill up with fuel, the engine must

be stopped (and not on standby):

stop the engine by pressing the

engine stop button 1 (please refer

to the information on “Starting and

stopping the engine” in Section 2).

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1.87

No modifications what-

soever are permitted on

any part of the fuel supply

system (computers, wiring,

fuel circuit, injector, protection

covers, etc.) as this may be danger-

ous (such work must be undertaken

by qualified Network personnel).

Running out of fuel on diesel

versions

Vehicles with priming bulb 2

After a breakdown caused by com-

pletely running out of fuel, the system

must be reprimed before the engine is

restarted:

Fill the tank with at least 8 litres of

diesel fuel.

Press priming bulb 2 several times.

The engine can now be restarted.

If the engine does not start after several

attempts, contact an approved Dealer.

FUEL TANK

(3/3)

2

Vehicles without priming bulb 2
Insert the RENAULT card into the 3

card reader. Press the start button 1

without pressing any of the pedals. Wait

a few minutes before starting. This will

enable the fuel circuit to be primed. If

the engine does not start, repeat the

procedure.

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2.2

RUNNING IN

Petrol version

For the first 600 miles (1,000 km), do

not exceed 78 mph (130 km/h) in the

highest gear, or 3,000 to 3,500 rpm.
You may only expect top performance

from your vehicle after approximately

1,800 miles (3,000 km).
Service intervals: refer to the

Maintenance Document for your vehi-

cle.

Diesel version

For the first 1,000 miles (1,500 km),

do not exceed 80 mph (130 km/h) in

the highest gear, or 2,500 rpm. After

completing this mileage you may drive

faster, although you may only expect

top performance after approximately

3,600 miles (6,000 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 Document for your vehi-

cle.

2.3

STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE

(1/3)

Remote control RENAULT

card

When you get into the vehicle, insert the

RENAULT card fully into card reader 2.
To start, press button 1. If a gear is en-

gaged, depress the clutch pedal to start

the vehicle.

Hands-free RENAULT card

The RENAULT card must be inserted

in card reader 2 or in detection zone 3.
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.

Starting the vehicle

– For vehicles with automatic gear-

boxes, set the lever to position P.

– If one of the starting conditions is not

met, the message “Press brake +

START”, “Press clutch + START” or

“Gear leverto P” is displayed on the

instrument panel.

– In some cases it will be necessary

to move the steering wheel while

pressing the start button 1 to help

unlock the steering column; the mes-

sage “Turn steering wheel + START”

warns you.

Special note: if starting the engine

when the outdoor temperature is very

low (below - 10 ° C): hold down the

clutch pedal until the engine starts.

“Hands-free” starting with

the tailgate open

In this case, the RENAULT card must

not be located in the luggage compart-

ment.

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2.4

STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE

(2/3)

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.).

Operating faults

In certain cases, the hands-free

RENAULT card may not work:
– 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.

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2

For other functions:
– vehicles with remote control

RENAULT card, insert the card into

reader 2;

– vehicles with a RENAULT “hands-

free” card, with the card in the pas-

senger compartment or inserted in

the card reader 2, press button 1

without depressing the pedals.

Note: if there is a card in the reader,

pressing button 1 starts the engine.

Driver’s responsibility

Never leave your vehicle

with the RENAULT card

inside and never leave a

child (or a pet) unsupervised, even

for a short while.

They may pose a risk to themselves

or to others by starting the engine,

activating equipment such as the

electric windows or by locking the

doors.

Risk of serious injury.

2.5

STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE

(3/3)

When you leave your vehi-

cle, especially if you have

your RENAULT card with

you, check that the engine

is completely switched off.

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” will appear on the instrument

panel: press the button 1 for longer

than two seconds.

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.
If the card is no longer in the passenger

compartment when you try to switch

the engine off, the message “No key-

card Press and hold” appears on the

instrument panel: press the button 1 for

longer than two seconds.
With the engine switched off, any ac-

cessories being used (radio, etc.) will

continue to function for approximately

10 minutes.
When the driver’s door is opened, the

accessories stop working.

Conditions for stopping the

engine

The vehicle must stationary, with the

lever positioned in N or P for vehicles

with an automatic transmission.

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.

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2

Driver’s responsibility
Never leave your vehicle

with the RENAULT card

inside and never leave a

child (or a pet) unsupervised, 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.).

Risk of serious injury.
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.

2.6

The message “Auto Stop” on the instru-

ment panel indicates that the engine is

on standby.
The vehicle equipment remain opera-

tional while the engine is stopped.
The engine will restart as soon as you

press the clutch pedal and move into

gear.

STOP AND START

function (1/3)

This system enables a reduced fuel

consumption and lower greenhouse

gas emissions.

The system is activated automatically

when the vehicle is started.

While driving, the system stops the

engine (standby) when the vehicle is

at a standstill (traffic jam, traffic lights,

etc).

System operating conditions

Engine standby is activated if:
– the vehicle has been driven since its

last stop;

– the gearbox is in neutral;
– the clutch pedal is released;

and

– the vehicle is travelling at less than 3

km/h.

Special feature of the automatic

engine re-start
Under certain conditions, the engine

can restart on its own in order to guar-

antee your safety and comfort.
This can occur especially when:
– the outdoor temperature is too low or

too high (less than around 0 °C or

higher than around 30 °C);

– the “Clear View” function is activated

(please see “Automatic Climate

Control” in Section 3);

– the battery is not sufficiently charged;
– the vehicle speed is above 7 km/h

(downhill slope, etc.);

– repeated pressing on the brake

pedal or braking system require-

ment;

– ...

Engine on standby - braking

assistance is no longer op-

erational.

Before getting out of the

vehicle, you must switch

off the ignition by pressing

the engine stop (please see

“Starting, stopping the engine”).

Do not drive off when the

engine is on standby (the

message “Auto Stop” is

displayed on the instrument

panel).

Special feature of vehi-

cles equipped with an

electronic parking brake
If the engine is put on

standby (the message “Auto Stop”

is displayed on the instrument

panel), the electronic parking brake

is not applied automatically.

2.7

STOP AND START

function (2/3)

Conditions preventing the

standby of the engine

Certain conditions prevent the system

from using the engine standby function,

including when:
– reverse gear is engaged;
– the bonnet is not locked;
– the driver’s door is not closed;
– the driver’s seatbelt is not fastened;
– the outdoor temperature is too low or

too high (less than around 0 °C or

higher than around 30 °C);

– the battery is not sufficiently charged;
– the difference between the vehicle

interior temperature and the auto-

matic climate control instruction is

too high;

– the “Clear View” function is activated

(please see “Automatic Climate

Control” in Section 3);

– the engine coolant temperature is

too low;

– automatic particle filter cleaning is

underway;

or

– ...
The message “Auto Stop Unavailable”

on the instrument panel indicates that

the engine is on standby.

To fill up with fuel, the engine must

be stopped (and not on standby):

always stop the engine by pressing

the engine stop button (please see

“Starting, stopping the engine)”.

Special cases

– While the system is operating, and

the engine is stopped (traffic jam,

traffic lights, etc.), if the driver gets

out of their seat or unfastens their

seatbelt and opens the driver’s door,

the ignition will be switched off and,

depending on the vehicle, the elec-

tronic parking brake will be automati-

cally deployed. To restart and react-

ivate the Stop and Start system,

press the start button (please see

“Starting, stopping the engine”).

– In the event of the engine stalling,

if the system is operational, press

down the clutch pedal as far as it will

go to restart.

2.8

Operating faults

When the message “Check Stop &

Start” appears on the instrument panel

and the integrated warning light 2 lights

up on the switch 1, the system is deac-

tivated.
Please consult an authorised dealer.

Deactivating, activating the

function

Press switch 1 to deactivate the func-

tion. The message “Stop & Start deac-

tivated” will appear on the instrument

panel and the integrated warning light 2

on the switch will light up.
Pressing again will reactivate the

system. The message “Stop & Start ac-

tivated” will appear on the instrument

panel and the integrated warning light 2

on the switch 1 will go out.

STOP AND START

function (3/3)

The system is automatically reactivated

each time the vehicle is started using

the start button (please see “Starting,

stopping the engine)”.

Before getting out of the

vehicle, you must switch

off the ignition by pressing

the engine stop (please see

“Starting, stopping the engine”).

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2

In the event of an emer-

gency, the engine can be

restarted by pressing on the

clutch pedal if the Stop and

Start function is activated.

2.9

SPECIAL FEATURES OF PETROL VERSIONS

The following operating conditions:
– driving for long periods when the low

fuel level warning light is lit;

– using leaded petrol;
– 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;

– 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 you notice any of the above operating

faults, have the necessary repairs car-

ried out as soon as possible by an ap-

proved Dealer.
These faults may be avoided by regu-

larly taking your vehicle to an approved

Dealer at the intervals specified in the

Maintenance Service Booklet.

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.
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

contact with the hot exhaust system.

2.10

SPECIAL FEATURES OF DIESEL VERSIONS

Diesel engine speed

Diesel engines are fitted with injection

equipment which prevents the engine

speed being exceeded irrespective of

the gear selected.
If the message “Check anti-pollution

system” is displayed along with warn-

ing lights

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, consult an

authorised dealer immediately.
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.

Precautions to be taken in

winter

To avoid any faults in icy weather:
– ensure that the battery is always fully

charged,

– always keep the diesel tank rela-

tively full to avoid water vapour con-

densing in it and accumulating at the

bottom of the tank.

2.11

GEAR LEVER/HANDBRAKE

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.
Vehicle with automatic gearbox: refer

to the information on the “Automatic

gearbox” in Section 2.
The reversing lights will come on as

soon as reverse gear is selected with

the ignition on.

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Handbrake

To release:
Pull lever 2 up slightly, press button 3

and then lower the lever to the floor.

To apply:
Pull the lever 2 upwards and make sure

the vehicle is immobilised.

When stationary and de-

pending on the slope and/or

vehicle load, it may be nec-

essary to pull up the hand-

brake at least two extra notches and

engage a gear (1

st

or reverse gear)

for vehicles with a manual gearbox

or position P for vehicles with an au-

tomatic transmission.

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2

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 the rear axle).
To avoid any risk of accident, have

your vehicle checked by an ap-

proved Dealer.

Make sure that the hand-

brake is properly released

when driving (red indicator

light off), otherwise over-

heating, or even damage, may

occur.