Renault Megane Coupe (2016 year). Manual — part 8

2.24

Operating faults:

–

©

and

x

lit on the instru-

ment panel with the messages

“Check ABS”, “Check braking

system” and “Check ESC” : ABS,

ESC and the emergency brake

assist are deactivated. Braking is

always enabled;

–

x

,

D

,

©

and

®

lit

up on the instrument panel alongside

the message “Braking system fault”:

this indicates a fault in the braking

system.

In both cases, consult an approved

Dealer.

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Depending on the vehicle, this is com-

posed of:

– the ABS (anti-lock braking

system);

– electronic stability control ESC

with understeer control and trac-

tion control;

– emergency brake assist with, de-

pending on the vehicle, braking

anticipation;

– hill start assistance.

In an emergency, apply firm and

continuous pressure to the brake

pedal. There is no need to pump

it repeatedly. The ABS will modu-

late the force applied in the braking

system.

These functions are an ad-

ditional aid in the event of

critical driving conditions,

enabling the vehicle behav-

iour to be adapted to suit the driving

conditions.
However, the functions do not take

the place of the driver. They do

not increase the vehicle’s limits

and should not encourage you

to drive more quickly. Therefore,

they can under no circumstances

replace the vigilance or responsibil-

ity of the driver when manoeuvring

the vehicle (the driver must always

be ready for sudden incidents which

may occur when driving).

Your braking systems

are partially operational.

However, it is dangerous

to brake suddenly and

it is essential to stop immediately,

as soon as traffic conditions allow.

Contact an approved dealer.

ABS (anti-lock braking

system)

Under heavy braking, the ABS prevents

the wheels from locking, allowing the

stopping distance to be managed and

keeping control of the vehicle.

Under these circumstances, the vehi-

cle can be steered to avoid an obstacle

whilst braking. In addition, this system

can increase stopping distances, par-

ticularly on roads with low surface grip

(wet ground etc.).

You will feel a pulsation through the

brake pedal each time the system is

activated. The ABS does not in any

way improve the vehicle’s physical per-

formance relating to the road surface

and road-holding. It is still essential to

follow the rules of good driving practice

(such as driving at a safe distance from

the vehicle in front, etc.).

2.25

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Electronic stability control

ESC with understeer control

and traction control

Electronic stability control ESC
This system helps you to keep control

of the vehicle in critical driving condi-

tions (avoiding an obstacle, loss of grip

on a bend, etc.).

Operating principle

A sensor in the steering wheel detects

the direction selected by the driver.
Other sensors throughout the vehicle

measure the actual direction.
The system compares driver input to

the actual trajectory of the vehicle and

corrects the trajectory if necessary by

controlling the braking of certain wheels

and/or engine power. In the event that

the system is engaged, indicator light

flashes on the instrument panel.

Understeer control
This system optimises the action of the

ESC in the case of pronounced under-

steer (loss of front axle road holding).

Traction control
This system helps to limit wheelspin of

the drive wheels and to control the ve-

hicle when pulling away accelerating or

decelerating.
Operating principle

Using the wheel sensors, the system

measures and compares the speed of

the drive wheels at all times and slows

down their over-rotation. If a wheel is

starting to slip, the system brakes au-

tomatically until the drive supplied be-

comes compatible with the level of grip

under the wheel again.
The system also adjusts the engine

speed to the grip available under the

wheels, independently of the pressure

exerted on the accelerator pedal.

Operating faults
When the system detects an operat-

ing fault the message “Check ESC” and
warning light

©

appear on the in-

strument panel.
In this case, the ESC and traction

control system are deactivated. Consult

an authorised dealer.

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The traction control system offers ad-

ditional safety. It is recommended that

you do not drive with the function di-

sabled. Correct this as soon as pos-

sible by pressing the switch 1 again.
Note: the function is reactivated auto-

matically when the ignition is switched

on or when a speed of approximately

24 mph (40 km/h) is exceeded.

Emergency brake assist

This system supplements the ABS

and helps reduce vehicle stopping dis-

tances.

Operating principle
The system is for detecting an emer-

gency braking situation. In this case,

the braking assistance immediately de-

velops maximum power and may trig-

ger ABS regulation.
ABS braking is maintained as long as

the brake pedal is applied.

Hazard warning lights switching on

Depending on the vehicle, these may

light up in the event of sudden decel-

eration.

Operating faults

When the system detects an operat-

ing fault the message “Check brak-

ing system” appears on the instrument
panel along with the

©

warning

light.
Consult an approved dealer.

Braking anticipation

Depending on the vehicle, when you

rapidly release the accelerator, the

system anticipates the braking ma-

noeuvre in order to reduce stopping

distances.
Special cases

When using the cruise control:

– if you use the accelerator, when you

release it, the system may be trig-

gered;

– if you do not use the accelerator, the

system will not be triggered.

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Disabling the traction control

system
In some situations (driving on very wet

ground: snow, mud, etc. or driving with

snow chains fitted), the system may

reduce the engine output to limit wheel-

spin. If this is not required, it is possible

to deactivate the function by pressing

switch 1.
The message “Traction control off” is

displayed on the instrument panel to

inform you.

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Hill start assistance

This device assists the driver when

starting on hills (ascending or descend-

ing). It prevents the vehicle from rolling

forwards or backwards by automatically

applying the brakes when the driver lifts

their foot off the brake pedal to depress

the accelerator pedal.

System operation
It only operates when the gear lever is

in a position other than neutral (other

than N or P for automatic transmis-

sions) and the vehicle is completely

stationary (brake pedal depressed).
The system holds the vehicle for ap-

proximately 2 seconds. The brakes are

then gradually released (the vehicle will

move according to the slope).

The hill start assistance

system cannot completely

prevent the vehicle from

rolling backwards in all sit-

uations (extremely steep gradients,

etc.).
In all cases, the driver may depress

the brake pedal to prevent the ve-

hicle from rolling forwards or back-

wards.
The hill start assistance function

should not be used for prolonged

stops: use the brake pedal.
This function is not designed to im-

mobilise the vehicle permanently.
If necessary, use the brake pedal to

stop the vehicle.
The driver must remain particularly

vigilant when driving on slippery or

low-grip surfaces and/or on hills.
Risk of serious injury.

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LANE DEPARTURE WARNING

(1/2)

This function is a driving aid in the event of the accidental crossing of

a continuous or broken line in the road. However, the function is not in-

tended to replace the driver. The function can be disrupted under certain

conditions, including:

– poor visibility (rain, snow, fog, dirty windscreen, glare of the sun, partially ob-

scured road lines, etc.);

– roads with tight bends;

– closely following a vehicle in the same lane;

– worn road markings, difficult to distinguish or spaced very widely apart;

– narrow roads;

– ...

In this case, warning light

on the instrument panel goes out to indicate that

the function will not operate (lines not detected).
Under no circumstances should this function replace the driver’s care or respon-

sibility whilst performing manoeuvres.

This system notifies the driver when

they accidentally cross a continuous or

broken line.

This function uses a camera attached

to the windscreen, behind the rear-view

mirror.

2.29

LANE DEPARTURE WARNING

(2/2)

Adjustment

From the vehicle settings customisation

menu (please refer to the information

on the “Vehicle settings customisation

menu” in Section 1), you can:

– adjust the alert audio volume-

select “Lane depart. warn. volume”

(five levels);

– adjust the alert sensitivity – select

“Lane depart. warn. sensitivity”

(three levels).

Deactivation

Press button 1 on the central rear-view

mirror.

The warning light on button 1 goes out,

accompanied by a message on the in-

strument panel “Lane departure warn-

ing off ”.

Operating faults

In the event of a malfunction, a mes-

sage “Lane departure warning check ”

is displayed on the instrument panel,

and the warning light on button 1 stays

off.

Consult an approved dealer.

The function sounds the alarm if:
a line is crossed without activating the

indicator lights. The function alerts the

driver through a warning light

on the instrument panel, along with a

beep.

Conditions for non-activation

of alerts

– Indicators activated or having been

activated less than approximately

four seconds prior to departing from

the lane;

– Very fast lane departure;

– Driving continuously on a line;

– On bends, the function allows for

slightly cutting the bend;

– ...

Activation

Press button 1: the warning light on

the 1 button lights up, accompanied by

the message “Lane departure warning

on” and a beep.
The function is set to notify the

driver if:
– the warning light on the 1 button

lights up;

and

– the vehicle speed is greater than ap-

proximately 45 mph (70 km/h);

and

– lines are detected.

Warning light

comes on on the

instrument panel to notify the driver.

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2.30

CRUISE CONTROL/SPEED LIMITER: speed limiter function

(1/3)

The speed limiter function helps you

stay within the driving speed limit that

you choose, known as the limit speed.

Controls

1 Main “On/Off” switch.
2 Limit speed activation, storage and

increase switch (+).

3 Decrease limit speed (-).
4 Switch the function to standby (with

memorisation of the limit speed) (O).

5 Activation and recall of stored limit

speed (R).

Switching on

Press the side switch 1

. Warning

light 7 comes on, lit orange, and the

message “Speed limiter” appears on

the instrument panel, accompanied by

dashes in zone 6 to indicate that the

speed limiter function is activated and

waiting to store a speed limit.

To store the current speed, press

switch 2 (+): The limited speed will

appear in zone 6. The minimum stored

speed is 20 mph (30 km/h).

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6

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5

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Driving

When a limited speed has been stored

and this speed is not reached, driving is

similar to driving a vehicle without the

speed limiter function.
Once you have reached the stored

speed, no effort on the accelera-

tor pedal will allow you to exceed

the programmed speed except in an

emergency (refer to information on

“Exceeding the limit speed”).

Varying the limit speed

The limit speed may be changed by re-

peatedly pressing:
– switch 2 (+) to increase the speed;
– switch 3 (-) to decrease the speed.

Exceeding the limit speed

It is possible to exceed the limit speed

at any moment. To do this: press the

accelerator pedal firmly and fully

(beyond the kickdown point).
While driving over the speed limit, the

speed limit flashes on the instrument

panel, the display area A goes red

and, depending on the vehicle, a beep

sounds.
Then, as far as is possible, release

the accelerator pedal: the speed lim-

iter function will return as soon as you

reach a speed lower than the stored

speed.

Limited speed cannot be maintained
If driving up or down a steep gradient,

the system is unable to maintain the

limited speed: the stored speed flashes

on the instrument panel, the area A

goes red, and depending on the vehi-

cle, a warning beep sounds.

The speed limiter function is

in no way linked to the brak-

ing system.

A

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5

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2.32

Recalling the limit speed

If a speed has been stored, it can be re-

called by pressing switch 5 (R).

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Putting the function on

standby

The speed limiter function is deacti-

vated when you press switch 4 (O). In

this case, the speed limit will remain

stored and is no longer displayed in

zone 6 and the message “Memorised”

along with the stored speed will appear

on the display.

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When the speed limiter is put on

standby, pressing switch 2 (+) re-

activates the function without taking

into account the stored speed: it is

the speed at which the vehicle is

moving that is taken into account.

Switching off the function

The speed limiter function is deacti-

vated if you press switch 1: in this case

a speed is no longer stored. The in-

strument panel orange indicator light 7

goes out to confirm that the function is

deactivated.

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5

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2.33

CRUISE CONTROL/SPEED LIMITER: cruise control function

(1/4)

The cruise control function helps you to

maintain your driving speed at a speed

that you choose, called the cruising

speed.
This cruising speed may be set at any

speed above 20 mph (30 km/h).

The cruise control function

is in no way linked to the

braking system.

This function is an addi-

tional driving aid. However,

the function does not take

the place of the driver.

Therefore, it can under no circum-

stances replace the driver’s respon-

sibility to respect speed limits and to

be vigilant (the driver must always

be ready to brake). Cruise control

must not be used in heavy traffic, on

undulating or slippery roads (black

ice, aquaplaning, gravel) and during

bad weather (fog, rain, side winds

etc.).
There is a risk of accidents.

Controls

1 Main “On/Off” switch.

2 Limit speed activation, storage and

increase switch (+).

3 Decrease cruising speed (-).

4 Switch the function to standby

(with memorisation of the gov-

erned cruising speed) (O).

5 Activation with recall of stored gov-

erned cruising speed (R).

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3

5

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2.34

CRUISE CONTROL/SPEED LIMITER: cruise control function

(2/4)

Switching on

Press switch 1 on the side showing

.

Warning light 7 comes on, lit green, and

the message “Cruise control” appears

on the instrument panel and dashes

appear in zone 6 to indicate that the

cruise control function is activated and

waiting to store a cruising speed.

Activating cruise control

At a steady speed (above 20 mph

(30

km/h) approximately) press

switch 2 (+): the speed is stored. The

cruising speed will appear in zone 6.
Cruise control activation is confirmed

when area A lights up green in addition

to indicator light 7. Area B also lights

up green to indicate that the cruising

speed has been reached.

Driving

Once a cruising speed is stored and

the cruise control function is active,

you may lift your foot off the accelera-

tor pedal.

Important: you are never-

theless advised to keep

your feet close to the pedals

in order to react if neces-

sary.

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B

C

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Putting the function on

standby

The function is suspended when you:
– press switch 4 (O);
– depress the brake pedal;
– depress the clutch pedal or shift into

neutral if the vehicle has an auto-

matic gearbox.

In all three cases, the cruising speed re-

mains stored, it is no longer displayed in

zone 6 and the message “Memorised”

along with the stored speed will appear

on the instrument panel.
Standby is confirmed when zones A, B

and C go out.

Exceeding the cruising speed

The cruising speed may be exceeded

at any time by depressing the acceler-

ator pedal. The cruising speed flashes

on the instrument panel along with the

illumination of zone C in red.
Then, release the accelerator: after a

few seconds, the vehicle will automati-

cally return to its set cruising speed.

Cruising speed cannot be

maintained
If driving up or down a steep gradient,

the system is unable to maintain the

cruising speed: the stored speed on the

instrument panel will flash and zone C

will light up in red to inform you of this

situation.

CRUISE CONTROL/SPEED LIMITER: cruise control function

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Adjusting the cruising speed

The cruising speed may be changed by

pressing the following repeatedly:
– switch 2 (+) to increase the speed;
– switch 3 (-) to decrease the speed.

The cruise control function

is in no way linked to the

braking system.

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B

C

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CRUISE CONTROL/SPEED LIMITER: cruise control function

(4/4)

Note: if the speed previously stored is

much higher than the current speed,

the vehicle will accelerate more rapidly

to reach this threshold.

When the cruise control function is

put on standby, pressing switch 2 (+)

reactivates the cruise control func-

tion without taking into account the

stored speed: it is the speed at

which the vehicle is moving that is

taken into account.

Switching off the function

The cruise control function is deacti-

vated if you press switch 1: in this case

a speed is no longer stored. The instru-

ment panel green indicator light 7 and

zones A, B and C go out, confirming

that the function is deactivated.

Putting the cruise control

on standby or switching it

off does not cause a rapid

reduction in speed: you

must brake by depressing the brake

pedal.

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Returning to the cruising speed

If a speed is stored, it can be recalled,

once you are sure that the road condi-

tions are suitable (traffic, road surface,

weather conditions, etc.).

Press switch 5 (R) if the vehicle speed

is above 20 mph (30 km/h).
When recalling the stored speed

zone A lights up to confirm activation.

Zone B lights up as soon as the cruis-

ing speed is reached.

A

B

C

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2.37

Rear parking distance control

Operation

When reverse gear is selected, most

objects which are less than approxi-

mately 1.20 metres from the rear of

the vehicle are detected and a beep

sounds.

Operating principle

Ultrasonic detectors, installed in the

front or rear bumper depending on the

vehicle, measure the distance between

the vehicle and an obstacle whilst re-

versing.

This measurement is indicated by

beeps which become more frequent the

closer you come to the obstacle, until

they become a continuous beep when

the vehicle is approximately 30 centi-

metres from the obstacle.
Note: the display 1 shows the vehicle

surroundings in conjunction with the

beeps.

PARKING DISTANCE CONTROL

(1/4)

Automatic activation/deactivation of

the rear parking distance control

The system deactivates:
– depending on the model, when the

vehicle is stationary for more than

approximately 5 seconds and an ob-

stacle is detected (such as when in a

traffic jam, etc.);

– when the vehicle is in neutral or

when the gearstick has been shifted

to N or P for automatic gearboxes;

– when the vehicle speed is above ap-

proximately 6 mph (10 km/h).

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This function is an addi-

tional aid that indicates the

distance between the vehi-

cle and an obstacle whilst

reversing, using sound signals.
Under no circumstances should it

replace the driver’s care or respon-

sibility whilst reversing.
The driver should always look out

for sudden hazards during driv-

ing: always ensure that there are

no moving obstacles (such as a

child, animal, pram or bicycle, etc.)

or small, narrow objects such as

stones or posts in your path when

manoeuvring.

2.38

PARKING DISTANCE CONTROL

(2/4)

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 an axle).
To avoid any risk of accident, have

your vehicle checked by an ap-

proved Dealer.

Front parking distance

control

(depending on vehicle)
Operation
The parking distance control system

is only activated when the vehicle is

driven at a speed below approximately

6 mph (10 km/h).

Most objects located less than around

1 metre away from the front of the ve-

hicle are detected and a beep sounds.

The display 1 comes on.
Note: The display 1 shows the vehicle

surroundings and emits beeps.

Automatic activation/deactivation of

the front parking distance control
The system deactivates:

– when the vehicle speed is above ap-

proximately 6 mph (10 km/h);

– depending on the model, when the

vehicle is stationary for more than

approximately 5 seconds and an ob-

stacle is detected (such as when in a

traffic jam, etc.);

– when the vehicle is in neutral or

when the gear lever has been

shifted to N or P for automatic gear-

boxes;

If there are obstacles located close to

both the front and rear of the vehicle,

only the closest of the two will be ac-

knowledged and the corresponding

front or rear beep sound will be emit-

ted. If obstacles are detected both at

the front and rear of the vehicle at the

same time, and they are both less than

30 centimetres away from the vehicle,

the corresponding front and rear beeps

will be emitted alternately.

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2.39

PARKING DISTANCE CONTROL

(3/4)

Special features

Ensure that the ultrasonic sensors are

not obscured (by dirt, mud, snow, etc.).

Prolonged deactivation of the

system

You may permanently activate or deac-

tivate the front or rear parking distance

control separately.

From the customisation menu
Select line “Front parking sensor” or

“Rear parking sensor”, then activate or

deactivate the system (refer to the in-

formation on “Vehicle settings customi-

sation menu” in Section 1):

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: function deactivated;

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function activated.

Adjusting the parking

distance control volume

From the customisation menu
Select the “Parking sensor volume” line

to adjust the volume of the parking dis-

tance control and confirm by pressing

button 2 or 3 (please refer to the infor-

mation on “Vehicle settings customisa-

tion menu” in Section 1).

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3

When the vehicle is being driven at

a speed below approximately 6 mph

(10 km/h), certain noises (motorcy-

cle, lorry, pneumatic drill, etc.) may

trigger the beeping sound.