2000 RENAULT MEGANE maintenance

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HOOD MAINTENANCE
Plastic hood
The plastic hood must be cleaned
frequently.
• To remove marks and stains, use a
soft brush and soapy water only
or the special product for
hoods available from Renault
Dealerships. (Solvents, chlorinated
detergents and the like must not
be used as they will damage the
hood.)
•Under no circumstances is
high-pressure equipment to be
used to clean the hood.
Fabric hood
Thereisnoneedtowashthehood
whenever the car is washed. If it is
merely dusty, simply clean it with a
soft brush. Always brush along the
weft of the fabric (from front to rear).
• To remove marks and stains,
clean the hood with a soft brush
following the weft of the fabric.
Thoroughly moisten the hood
with water and remove marks and
stains using a soft brush and
soapy water or the special
product available from Renault
Dealerships.
Then rinse with plenty of clean
water (still brushing in the
direction of the weft).
•Under no circumstances is
high-pressure equipment to be
used to clean the hood.
Rear screen
Usethespecialproductfortherear
window which is available from
Renault Dealerships.
• It is not advisable to drive the vehicle through an automatic car wash as the rotating brushes may damage the
appearance of the hood fabric and the rear screen.
• Remember to comply with local legislation when washing a car (e.g. in some countries it is illegal to wash your car
on the public highway).
• Bird droppings must be removed immediately: the acids they contain may damage the hood.
• Only fold down the hood when it is perfectly dry,otherwise stubborn marks, or even eventually spots of mould,
may be caused as a result of compression.

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4.14
BODYWORK MAINTENANCE
Protection against the action of
corrosive agents
Although your car has been treated
with very effective anti-corrosion
products, it nevertheless remains
subject to the action of:
•Corrosives in the atmosphere
- Atmospheric pollution (built-up
and industrial areas).
- Saline atmosphere (near the sea,
particularly in hot weather).
- Seasonal and humid climatic
conditions, especially road salt
in winter.
•Abrasives
Wind-carried dust and sand,
mud, road grit thrown up by other
vehicles.
•Minor impacts
A minimum amount of protection is
necessary to guard your car against
such risks so as not to lose the
benefit of these developments.
What you should not do
•Wash the vehicle in bright
sunlight or freezing temperatures.
• Scrape off mud or dirt without
pre-wetting.
• Allow external dirt to
accumulate.
• Allow rust to form following
minor impacts.
• Use solvents not approved by our
Technical Department to remove
spotsasthiscoulddamagethe
paintwork.
• Drive frequently in snow or
muddy conditions without
periodically washing the car,
particularly under the wheel
arches and body.• Degrease or clean mechanical
components (e.g. engine
compartment), underneath the
bodywork, parts with hinges (e.g.
inside the fuel tank flap) and
painted plastic external fittings
(e.g. bumpers) using high-
pressure cleaning apparatus or by
spraying on products not
approved by Renault’s Technical
Department as this could give rise
to corrosion or incorrect
operation.

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BODYWORK MAINTENANCE(continued)
What you should do
•Wash your car frequently,
preferably using our
recommended cleaning products
and use a high-pressure jet to
rinse off the underside of the car
and the wheel arches in particular
to get rid of:
- Spots of tree resin and industrial
grime.
-Bird droppingswhich contain
chemical products which
rapidly discolour paintwork
and may even cause the paint to
peel off:the vehicle must be
washed immediately to remove
thesemarkssinceitis
impossible to remove them by
polishing.
- Salt deposited in the wheel
arches and underneath the body
after driving in areas where the
roads are chemically treated.
- Mud in the wheel arches and
under the body which forms
damp patches.• Keep well away from the vehicle
in front when driving on freshly
laid surfaces to prevent paint
damage.
• Repair, or have repaired quickly
patches where the paint has been
damaged to prevent corrosion
spreading.
• If your vehicle is protected by the
Renault anti-corrosion warranty,
remember to visit the body shop
periodically. Consult the
anti-corrosion booklet.
• Respect local regulations about
washing vehicles (e.g. do not
wash your vehicle on a public
highway).• Check the fixing of external
accessories, additional driving
lights, exterior rear view mirrors,
etc. and attach the windscreen
wiper arms and radio aerial with
adhesive tape before entering a
revolving brush type car wash.
If your vehicle has a car phone,
remove the aerial.
• If mechanical components have
to be cleaned, their protection
must be reapplied by spraying on
products approved by Renault’s
Technical Department.
We have selected special
products to care for your vehicle
and you can obtain these from
Renault accessory outlets.

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INTERIOR TRIM MAINTENANCE
Whatever type of stain is on the
trim, use soapy water (if necessary,
with warm water) based on:
• natural soap,
• washing up liquid (with one part
washing up liquid to 200 parts of
water).
Rinse off with a soft, damp cloth.
Special instructions
• Glass instrument panel(e.g.
instrument display, clock,
exterior temperature display,
radio display).
Use a soft cloth (or cotton wool).
If this does not clean the glass, use
a soft cloth which has been
slightly moistened with soapy
water and then wipe clean with a
soft, damp cloth.
Finally,carefullydry off with a
soft, dry cloth.
Cleaning products containing
alcohol are not to be used.• Seat belts
These must be kept clean.
Use products selected by our
Technical Department or warm
soapy water using a sponge and
dry off with a dry cloth.
Do not use cleaning agents or dyes.

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5.33
OPERATING INCIDENTS(continued)
On the open road CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION
•Steering becomes hard to turn. Belt broken. Have the belt replaced.
Lack of oil in pump. Top up the oil (see maintenance
section).
If the problem persists, consult a
Renault Dealer.
• The engine overheats. The coolant
temperature warning light illuminates
(or the gauge needle moves into the
red zone).Water pump: belt stretched or broken.
Faulty engine cooling fan.Stop the vehicle and switch off the
engine. Consult a Renault Dealer.
Coolant leaks. Check the condition of hoses and
clips.
Check the expansion bottle: it should
contain coolant. If it does not, top it
up(having let it cool down). Take care
not to scald yourself. This action is
only temporary: consult your Renault
Dealer as soon as possible.
Radiator
Never fill a hot radiator with cold coolant if a considerable quantity has been lost. After any operation 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.

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
FFuel (economy advice) ............................. 2.06¬2.08
Fuel (filling) ................................................. 1.53 - 1.54
Fuel (grade) .................................................. 1.53 - 1.54
Fuel cut-off ............................................................. 5.29
Fuel economy ........................................... 2.06
¬2.08
Fuel filler flap ........................................................ 1.53
Fuel level .................................................. 1.32
¬1.42
Fuel tank cap .......................................................... 1.53
Fuel tank capacity .................................................. 1.53
Fuses ............................................................. 5.16 - 5.17
GGear lever ................................................................ 2.05
Glove box ................................................................ 3.28
Ground clearance ................................................... 6.04
HHandbrake ............................................................... 2.05
Hazard warning lights ............................................ 1.47
Head restraint ......................................................... 1.09
Headlight washers ....................................... 1.52 - 4.11
Headlights (adjusting) ............................................ 1.50
Headlights .................................................. 5.09
¬5.11
Heated seats ............................................................ 1.11
Heating ...................................................... 3.15
¬3.23
Hood (conditions of use) ............................ 3.02 - 3.09
Hood (maintenance) ............................................... 4.15
Hood (operating faults) ............................... 3.05 - 3.14
Hubcaps ................................................................... 5.04
IIgnition switch ........................................................ 2.02
Incidents (operating faults) ...................... 5.30
¬5.35
Indicators: Instrument panel ................... 1.32¬1.42
Turn signals ......................................... 1.47
Instrument panel ...................................... 1.32
¬1.42
Interior trim (maintenance) ................................... 4.16
Isofix - mounting system for child seats ..... 1.26 1.27JJack .......................................................................... 5.03
KKeys ........................................................... 1.02
¬1.04
LLevels ........................................................ 4.04
¬4.11
Liftingthevehicle(changingawheel) ...5.02¬5.05
Lighting: Exterior ............. 1.47¬1.50 - 5.09¬5.13
Instrument panel (adjustment) .............. 1.48
Interior ........................... 3.26 - 5.14
¬5.15
Lights: Adjusting .................................................... 1.50
Dipped beam headlights ...... 1.48 - 5.09 - 5.10
Direction indicators ............... 1.47 - 5.09 - 5.10
5.12 - 5.13
Fog lights .............................. 1.49 - 5.11 - 5.12
Hazard warning lights ............................... 1.47
Main beam headlights ......... 1.48 - 5.09 - 5.10
Reversing .................................................... 5.12
Side/tail lights ........... 1.48 - 5.09 - 5.10 - 5.12
Stop lights ....................................... 5.12 - 5.13
Luggage compartment ............................................ 3.33
MMaintenance: Bodywork ............................. 4.14 - 4.15
Hoods .............................................. 4.13
Interior trim .................................... 4.16
Mechanical ................................................ 4.04
¬4.12
Manual hood ............................................. 3.02¬3.08
Manufacturer's plate ............................................... 6.02
Map reading lights ................................................. 3.26
Mechanical component capacity ............ 4.07
¬4.09
OOil change ................................................. 4.04
¬4.07
On-board computer ....................................... 1.40 - 1.42
Operating faults ........................................ 5.30
¬5.35

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
PPaintwork (maintenance) .............................. 4.14 - 4.15
Paintwork (reference) ............................................... 6.02
Power steering .......................................................... 2.05
Power steering pump ............................................... 4.08
Practical advice ............................................ 5.02
¬5.35
Puncture ....................................................... 5.02¬5.05
RRadio (pre-fitting) .......................................... 5.22 - 5.23
Radio frequency remote control ................. 1.02
¬1.04
Radio installation .......................................... 5.22 - 5.24
Radio remote control (batteries) .............................. 5.21
Rear screen (demisting) ........................................... 1.51
Rear-view mirrors .......................................... 1.45 - 1.46
Replacement parts .................................................... 6.07
Replacing a bulb .......................................... 5.09
¬5.15
Reverse gear .............................................................. 2.05
Roadbox ........................................................ 3.29
¬3.32
Running in ................................................................ 2.02
SSeat belts ...................................................... 1.12
¬1.20
Side-mounted repeaters ........................................... 5.13
Ski flap ...................................................................... 3.34
Speakers (location) ........................................ 5.22 - 5.23
Starting the engine ................................................... 2.03
Steering wheel (adjusting) ....................................... 1.46
Storage compartments .............................................. 3.28
Sun visor ................................................................... 3.14
System for cutting off fuel in the event
of a severe impact ................................................ 5.29
TTanks and reservoirs:
Brake fluid reservoir ............................................ 4.10
Coolant capacity ................................................... 4.09
Fuel (capacity) ........................................... 1.53 - 1.54
Headlight washer bottle ....................................... 4.11
Windscreen washer bottle ................................... 4.11Technical specifications .............................. 6.02
¬6.07
Time ................................................................ 1.43 - 1.44
Tool kit (wheelbrace/jack ...) ................................... 5.03
Towing (attachments) ............................................... 5.28
Towing (breakdown) ...................................... 5.26 - 5.27
Towing a caravan ..................................................... 6.06
Towing hitches ......................................................... 5.26
Towing weights ......................................................... 6.06
Turning circle ........................................................... 6.04
Tyre pressures ................................................ 0.04 - 5.07
Tyres ............................................................. 5.06
¬5.08
VVanity mirror ............................................................ 3.14
Vehicle identification .................................... 6.02 - 6.03
Vehicle identification plates ......................... 6.02 - 6.03
Ventilation .................................................... 3.15
¬3.23
WWarning and indicator lights ..................... 1.32
¬1.42
Washing ......................................................... 4.13 - 4.15
Weights ..................................................................... 6.06
Wheelbrace ............................................................... 5.03
Wheels (safety) ............................................ 5.06
¬5.08
Window winder ............................................ 3.24 - 3.25
Windows ........................................................ 3.24 - 3.25
Windscreen ............................................................... 3.14
Windscreen washer ....................................... 1.52 - 4.11
Windscreen wipers (blades) .................................... 5.25
Windscreen wipers .................................................. 1.52
Wiper blades ............................................................. 5.25