2000 RENAULT MEGANE Light switch

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INSTRUMENT PANEL(continued)
The presence and operation of the warning lights described below depend on the vehicle equipment and
country.
9SERVICE warning light
This light illuminates
when the ignition is
switched on and then
extinguishes within 3 seconds.
If it illuminates when the
vehicle is being driven, it is
advisable to stop at a Renault
Dealer soon.
It illuminates together with one
of the warning lights:
Tell-tale light for
left-hand direction
indicator
Low fuel-level warning
light
It extinguishes as soon
as the engine starts.
If it illuminates or remains
illuminated, fill up with fuel as
soon as possible.
Tell-tale light for
right-hand direction
indicators9Warning light for
serious injection
incident/
Coolant temperature warning
light
• Warning light for serious
injection incident
If it flashes when you are
driving, it indicates that the
engine is overheating or there
is a fault in the injection
system. Stop at once, switch
off the ignition and call for
the assistance of a Renault
Dealer.
•Coolant temperature
warning light
If this light illuminates
(permanent illumination)
when you are driving, stop
the vehicle. If the needle4on
the temperature gauge is in
zone4a, call a Renault
Dealer. If this is not the case,
continue driving and consult
a Renault Dealer at the
earliest opportunity.9Electronic fault
warning light
If it illuminates when
you are driving, there is
an electrical or
electronic fault. Consult your
Renault Dealer as soon as
possible.
Oil pressure warning
light
It should extinguish as
soon as the engine starts; if it
illuminates when you are
driving, stop at once, switch off
the ignition and check the oil
level. If this is normal, call for
the assistance of a Renault
Dealer.
Battery charging
warning light
It should extinguish as
soon as the engine starts.
If it illuminates when you are
driving, it indicates that the
circuit is overcharging or
discharged. Stop and have the
circuit checked.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL(continued)
The presence and operation of the warning lights described below depend on the vehicle equipment and country.
9Not used.
Handbrake “on” and
brake circuit fault
warning light
This lights up when the
handbrake is applied and then
goes out again.
If it lights up under braking at
the same time as STOP warning
light comes on, it indicates that
the fluid level is low in one of
the circuits. Press the button.
10Lights linked to the function
and/or failure of the automatic
gearbox.
Refer to the information on the
proactive automatic gearbox in
section 2.11Warning light for
monitoring exhaust gas
For vehicles equipped
with this option, the light
comes on when the ignition
isswitchedonandgoesout
within 3 seconds.
• If it remains lit, consult your
Renault Dealer as soon as
possible.
• If it flashes, reduce the
engine speed until the light
stops flashing. Consult your
Renault Dealer as soon as
possible.
Refer to the information on
anti-pollution, fuel economy
and driving in section 2.11Anti-lock brake
warning light
This lights up when
the ignition is switched on and
goes out within 3 seconds. If it
lights up when you are driving,
it indicates an incident in the
anti-lock braking system.
Braking will then occur
normally, without the anti-lock
system.
Consult your Renault Dealer as
soon as possible.

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REAR VIEW MIRRORS(continued)STEERING WHEEL
Interior rear view mirror
This is adjustable. When driving at
night, to avoid being blinded by the
headlights of the vehicle behind,
lower the small lever1located
behind the rear view mirror.On certain vehicles, the position of
the steering wheel is adjustable.
Adjustment
Lift lever2and put the steering
wheel in the required position;
lower the lever to lock the steering
wheel in place.
For safety reasons, only
adjust the steering wheel
when the vehicle is
stationary.When power assisted steering is
fitted, never leave the steering
wheel on full lock when the
vehicle is parked as this may
damage the pump.
Never switch off the ignition when
travelling downhill, and avoid
doing so when driving in general
(power steering and brake servo
will not function).

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HORN AND WARNING LIGHTS
Horn
Press buttons1or2on the steering
wheel bossA.
Headlight flasher
Pull stalk3towards you at right
angles to flash the headlights, even
if the lights are not in use.
“Hazard” warning lights
Press switch4.
This switch illuminates all four
direction indicators simultaneously.
It is to be used to warn other road
users if you:
• are obliged to stop for any reason
beyond your control in a
forbidden location,
• are obliged to drive under
particular conditions.
Direction indicators
Move stalk3parallel to the steering
wheel and in the direction you are
going to turn.
When driving on a motorway, the
steering wheel is not usually turned
sufficiently to return the stalk
to0automatically. There is an
intermediate position in which the
stalk may be held when changing
lanes.
It will return automatically to0
when released.

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EXTERNAL LIGHTING AND SIGNALS
Side lights
Tu r n t h e e n d o f s t a l k1to
align with mark3opposite the
symbol.
The instrument panel will
illuminate. The intensity may be
adjusted by turning tumblewheel2,
if the vehicle is equipped with this
facility.
Headlight dipped beams
Tu r n t h e e n d o f s t a l k1to
align mark3opposite the symbol.
A tell-tale light will illuminate on
the instrument panel.
Headlight main beams
With stalk1in the dipped
headlight position, pull the stalk
towards you.
When the main beam headlights are
illuminated, a tell-tale light is
illuminated on the instrument
panel.
To return to the dipped headlight
position, pull the stalk towards you
again.
Switching off the lights
Tu r n t h e e n d o f s t a l k1back
to its original position.
“Lights on” warning buzzer
A warning buzzer will sound when
the driver’s door is opened and the
lights are left switched on after the
ignition has been switched off (to
prevent discharge of the battery).
Before driving at night,
check that the electrical
equipment is in good
condition and adjust the
headlight beams (if your vehicle
is not carrying its normal load).

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EXTERNAL LIGHTING AND SIGNALS(continued)
Front fog lights
Move the central ring4of
stalk1to align with mark5opposite
the symbol.
Operation of the front fog lights
depends on the external lighting
selected and a tell-tale light will
illuminate on the instrument panel.
Rear fog light
Move the central ring4
of the stalk to align with mark5
opposite the symbol.
Operation of the rear fog lights
depends on the external lighting
selected, and a tell-tale light will
illuminate on the instrument panel.
Do not forget to switch off the rear
fog lights when they are no longer
needed to avoid inconveniencing
other road users.When the external vehicle lights are
extinguished, the rear fog light is
extinguished or the equipment
returns to the front lights position (if
they are fitted).

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DEMISTING/DE-ICING
De-icing rear screen
With the engine running,
press button1. (The tell-tale light
illuminates on the instrument
panel.)
This function demists the rear
screen and the electric rear view
mirrors (if these are fitted to the
vehicle).
There are two ways of switching it
off:
- It switches itself off automatically
after operating for 15 minutes.
-By pressing key1again (the
tell-tale light extinguishes).
Demisting the windscreen
Move control2:
Set it at position
Close the dashboard air outlets for
greater efficiency.
This directs the entire flow of air
to the demisting outlets for
the windscreen and front side
windows.
Never remove ice with a scraper.
Switch on the rear screen de-icer
and wipe with a soft damp cloth
when the ice has melted.

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WINDSCREEN WASH/WIPE
Windscreen wiper
With the ignition on, turn
handle1
•AOff
•BIntermittent wiping
The wipers will pause for several
seconds between sweeps. The
sweep interval may be varied by
turning the central ring on the
stalk switch1:
•CNormal wiping speed
•DFast wiping speed
Vehicles with automatic
selection of wiping speed
If a wiping speed is selectedwhen
driving, the wiping speed is
reduced to the lower speed when
the car stops:
• from fast wiping speed the speed
will change to normal wiping
speed;
• from normal wiping speed the
speed will change to intermittent
wiping.
As soon as the vehicle moves off,
wiping will return to the speed
originally selected.
When the vehicle is stationary:If
stalk switch1is operated, it
overrides and cancels automatic
operation.
Note:
If for any reason the wipers cannot
move (e.g. stuck to windscreen by
ice), the system will automatically
cut off the power supply to the
wipers.
Windscreen washer,
headlight washers
With the ignition on, pull the stalk1
towards you.
Press briefly to engage one sweep of
the wiper, press hold to engage three
sweeps.
•Carlightsoff
The windscreen washer will be
activated.
•Carlightson
The headlight washers will be
activated at the same time.
In frosty weather, make sure the
wiper blades are not stuck by ice
(risk of motor overheating).
Keep an eye on the condition of the
blades. Change the wiper blades as
soon as they become less efficient
(approximately once a year).
If you switch off the ignition before
switching off the windscreen wiper
(positionA) the blades will stop
randomly on the windscreen.