Renault Megane Coupe (2016 year). Instruction — part 15

5.34

TOWING: breakdown

(1/2)

Before towing, unlock the steering

column: with the clutch depressed,

engage first gear (lever in position N

or R for vehicles with automatic trans-

missions), insert the RENAULT card in

the card reader then press the engine

start button for two seconds.
Reposition the lever to neutral (position

N for vehicles fitted with an automatic

gearbox).
The steering column unlocks, the ve-

hicle’s accessory functions are pow-

ered, and you can use the vehicle lights

(brake lights, hazard warning lights,

etc.). At night, the vehicle must be lit.
Once you have finished towing, press

the engine start button twice (risk of

running down the battery).

The speed specified by current legis-

lation for towing must always be ob-

served. If your vehicle is the towing

vehicle, do not exceed the maximum

towing weight for your vehicle (refer

to the information on “Weights” in

Section 6).

Towing a vehicle with an

automatic gearbox

With the engine switched off, the trans-

mission is no longer lubricated. It is

preferable to tow this type of vehicle on

a trailer or tow it with the front wheels

off the ground.
Under exceptional circumstances,

you may tow the vehicle with all four

wheels on the ground, only going for-

ward, with the gear lever in the N posi-

tion, and for a distance not exceeding

50 miles (80 km).

If the lever is stuck in P,

even though you are de-

pressing the brake pedal,

the lever can be released

manually. To do this, insert a rigid

rod in the hole 2, press the rod and

unlocking button 1 located on the

lever simultaneously.

1

2

Do not remove the

RENAULT card from the

reader when the vehicle is

being towed.

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TOWING: breakdown

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Only use the front 3 and rear 6 towing

points
(never use the drive shafts or any other

part of the vehicle). These towing points

may only be used for towing: never use

them for lifting the vehicle directly or in-

directly.

Access to towing points

Unclip cover 5 or 7 by sliding a flat tool

(or the key integrated in the RENAULT

card) under the cover.
Tighten the tow eye 4 fully: as much

as possible by hand at first, then finish

tightening it using the wheelbrace or,

depending on the vehicle, the lever.
Use only towing hitch 4 and the wheel-

brace or the lever located under the

luggage compartment carpet in the tool

kit (please refer to the information on

the “Tool kit” in Section 5).

When the engine is

stopped, steering and brak-

ing assistance are not op-

erational.

Do not leave the tools unse-

cured inside the vehicle as

they may come loose under

braking.

– Use a rigid towing bar.

If a rope or cable is used

(where the law allows this),

the vehicle being towed

must be able to brake.

– A vehicle must not be towed if it is

not fit to be driven.

– Avoid accelerating or braking

suddenly when towing, as this

may result in damage being

caused to the vehicle.

– When towing a vehicle, it is ad-

visable not to exceed 30 mph

(50 km/h).

– Do not push the vehicle if the

steering column is locked.

3

4

5

6

7

4

5.36

OPERATING FAULTS

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The following advice will enable you to carry out quick, temporary repairs. For safety reasons you should always contact

an approved Dealer as soon as possible.

Using the RENAULT card

POSSIBLE CAUSES

WHAT TO DO

The RENAULT card does not lock or

unlock the doors.

Card battery is flat.

Replace the battery. You can still lock/

unlock and start your vehicle (refer to the in-

formation on “Locking, unlocking the open-

ing elements” in Section 1 and “Starting,

stopping the engine” in Section 2).

Use of appliances operating on the

same frequency as the card (mobile

phone, etc.).

Stop using the equipment or use the in-

tegrated key (refer to the information on

“Locking, unlocking the opening elements”

in Section 1).

Vehicle located in a high electromag-

netic radiation zone.
Vehicle battery flat.

Use the key integrated in the card (refer to

the information on “Locking, unlocking the

opening elements” in Section 1).

The vehicle is started.

With the engine running, the card’s locking/

unlocking device is blocked. Turn off the ig-

nition.

5.37

OPERATING FAULTS

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The starter is activated

POSSIBLE CAUSES

WHAT TO DO

The instrument panel indicator lights

are weak or fail to light up and the

starter does not turn.

Battery terminals not tight, bat-

tery terminals disconnected or

oxidised.

Retighten or reconnect the terminals, or clean them

if they are oxidised.

Discharged battery or not opera-

tional.

Connect another battery to the faulty battery. Refer to

information on “Battery: troubleshooting” in Section

5 or replace the battery if necessary.

Do not push the vehicle if the steering column is

locked.

Faulty circuit.

Consult an approved dealer.

The engine will not start.

Starting conditions are not ful-

filled.

Please refer to the information on “Starting, stopping

the engine” in Section 2.

The RENAULT “hands-free” card

does not work.

Insert the card in the card reader in order to start

the engine.

Please refer to the information on “Starting, stopping

the engine” in Section 2.

The engine cannot be switched off.

Card not detected.

Insert the card in card reader.

Electronic fault.

Press the starter button quickly five times. The

engine can be restarted by pressing on the clutch

pedal if the Stop and Start function is activated.

The steering column remains locked.

Steering wheel locked.

Move the steering wheel while pressing the engine

start button (please refer to Section 2 “Starting, stop-

ping the engine”).

Faulty circuit.

Consult an approved dealer.

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OPERATING FAULTS

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On the road

POSSIBLE CAUSES

WHAT TO DO

Vibrations.

Tyres not inflated to correct pres-

sures, incorrectly balanced or dam-

aged.

Check the tyre pressures: if this is not the

problem, have them checked by an ap-

proved Dealer.

White smoke from the exhaust.

In the diesel version, this is necessar-

ily a fault. Smoke may be caused by

particle filter regeneration.

Please refer to the information on “Special

features of diesel versions” in Section 2.

Smoke under the bonnet.

Short-circuit or cooling system leak.

Stop, switch off the ignition, stand away

from the vehicle and contact an approved

dealer.

The oil pressure warning light comes

on:

while cornering or braking

The level is too low.

Top up the engine oil level (refer to the in-

formation on “Engine oil level: topping up,

filling” in Section 4).

is slow to go out or remains lit

under acceleration

Loss of oil pressure.

Stop the vehicle and contact an approved

Dealer.

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OPERATING FAULTS

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On the road

POSSIBLE CAUSES

WHAT TO DO

Steering becomes heavy.

Assistance overheating.

Consult an approved dealer.

The engine is overheating. The cool-

ant temperature indicator is in the

warning zone and warning light

®

comes on.

Engine cooling fan not working.

Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and

contact an approved dealer.

Coolant leaks.

Check the coolant reservoir: it should con-

tain fluid. If there is no coolant, consult an

approved dealer as soon as possible.

Coolant boiling in the coolant reser-

voir.

Mechanical fault: damaged cylinder

head gasket.

Stop the engine.

Contact an approved dealer.

Radiator: If there is a significant lack of coolant, remember that it must never be topped up using cold coolant while

the engine is very warm. After any procedure on the vehicle which has involved even partial draining of the cooling

system, it must be refilled with a new mixture prepared in the correct proportions. Reminder: only products approved

by our Technical Department may be used for this purpose.

5.40

OPERATING FAULTS

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Electrical equipment

POSSIBLE CAUSES

WHAT TO DO

The wipers do not work.

Wiper blades stuck.

Free the blades before using the wipers.

Faulty electrical circuit.

Consult an approved dealer.

Fuse damaged.

Replace the fuse, refer to the information

on “Fuses”.

The wiper does not stop.

Faulty electrical controls.

Consult an approved dealer.

Direction indicators flashing more

quickly.

Blown bulb.

See information on “Headlights: changing

bulbs” or “Rear and side lights: changing

bulbs”.

The direction indicators do not work.

Faulty electrical circuit or control.

Consult an approved dealer.

Fuse damaged.

Replace the fuse, refer to the information

on “Fuses”.

The lights do not come on or go off.

Faulty electrical circuit or control.

Consult an approved dealer.

Fuse damaged.

Replace the fuse, refer to the information

on “Fuses”.

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OPERATING FAULTS

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Electrical equipment

POSSIBLE CAUSES

WHAT TO DO

Traces of condensation in the lights.

Traces of condensation may be a nat-

ural phenomenon caused by varia-

tions in temperature.
In this case, the traces will disappear

slowly once the lights are switched

on.

The front seat belt reminder light

comes on when the seat belts are

fastened.

An object is stuck between the floor

and the seat and is disrupting the op-

eration of the sensor.

Remove all objects from underneath the

front seats.

5.42

6.1

Section 6: Technical specifications

Vehicle identification plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.2

Engine identification plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.3

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.5

Engine specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.8

Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.9

Towing weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.9

Replacement parts and repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.10

Service sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.11

Anticorrosion check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.17

6.2

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION PLATES

A

B

A

9

7

8

10

5

1
2
3
4

6

The information shown on the ve-

hicle identification plate should be

quoted on all correspondence or

orders.
The presence and location of the in-

formation depends on the vehicle.

Vehicle identification plate A

1 Manufacturer name.

2 EC design number or approval

number.

3 Identification number.

Depending on the vehicle, this

information is also given on

marking B.

4 MAM (Maximum Authorised Mass)

5 GTW (Gross train weight: vehicle

fully loaded, with trailer).

6 MPAW (Maximim Permissible

Weight) for front axle.

7 MPAW on rear axle.

8 Reserved for related or additional

entries.

9 Diesel exhaust emissions.

10 Paint reference (colour code).

6.3

ENGINE IDENTIFICATION PLATES

(1/2)

Quote the information on the identi-

fication plate or label A in all corre-

spondence or when ordering parts.

(Location varies depending on engine)

1 Engine type.

2 Engine suffix.

3 Engine number.

A

1

2

3

A

A

A

A

6.4

Quote the information on the identi-

fication plate or label A in all corre-

spondence or when ordering parts.

(Location varies depending on engine)

1 Engine type.

2 Engine suffix.

3 Engine number.

3

1

2

A

A

A

ENGINE IDENTIFICATION PLATES

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A

A

A

6.5

DIMENSIONS (in metres)

(1/3)

Three door version

0.862

2.640

0.797

1.546

4.299

1.423*

1.547

1.785

* Unladen

6.6

DIMENSIONS (in metres)

(2/3)

0.862

2.641

0.792

1.546

4.292

1.471*

* Unladen

1.547

1.808

Five door version

6.7

DIMENSIONS (in metres)

(3/3)

Sport tourer versions

0.862

2.703

0.994

1.546

4.558

1.461*

* Unladen

1.547

1.766