2000 RENAULT MEGANE opening

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3.03
MANUALLY OPERATED HOOD: OPENING
Before opening the hood
•Ensure that it is clean, as dust
particles may damage the outside
of the hood and the rear screen.
• Ensure that the hood is
completely dry, otherwise the
compression to which it is
subjectedwhenfoldedcould
cause marks and even spots of
mould in the long term.
• Make sure there is nothing in the
compartment where the hood is
to be stored.
Opening operations AtoF
described belowmust be
performed in the order givento
prevent damage being caused to
the bodywork.A-Switch on the ignition
Apply the handbrake2.B-Lowerhandle3andthenturnit
a quarter of a turn. Lift the
hood by up to 14 inches (35
centimetres) using handle3.
Move handle3down.

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3.04
MANUALLY OPERATED HOOD: OPENING(continued)
C- Lift the rear section of the hood
until it reaches the stop.
If this is not possible, raise the
front section of the hood slightly
and then lift the rear section
again.
The hood cover4will unlock
automatically. (If this does
not operate, refer to the
section below on “Operating
incidents”.)D- Lower the rear section of the
hood.E- Fold back the front section of
the hood.

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MANUALLY OPERATED HOOD: OPENING(continued)
F- Lower hood compartment cover
4and close it firmly. Make sure
that it is locked in position.Note:If the handbrake has been
released and the hood cover is not
properly locked, a bleep will sound.
Press down on the hood cover to
close it correctly.Operating incidents
When unlatching the hood
compartment cover, make surethe
ignition is switched on and the
handbrake applied.
If the hood compartment cover still
fails to open, it may be opened
manually by moving pull handle5
to the side (located in the luggage
compartment cavity).

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ELECTRICALLY OPERATED HOOD: OPENING
Before opening the hood
•Ensure that it is clean, as dust
particles may damage the outside
of the hood and the rear screen.
• Ensure that the hood is
completely dry, otherwise the
compression to which it is
subjectedwhenfoldedcould
cause marks and even spots of
mould in the longer term.
• Make sure there is nothing in the
compartment where the hood is
to be stored.
Opening operationsAtoD
described below must be
performed in the order given to
prevent damage being caused to
the bodywork.A - Switch on the ignition
Apply the handbrake2.B- Lower handle3then turn it
through one-quarter turn to
unlock the hood.

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ELECTRICALLY OPERATED HOOD: OPENING(continued)
C- Liftthefrontofthehood(using
handle3). Stop as soon as you
hear a bleep.
Fold down handle3.D- Press the rear part of switch4
until the hood opens
completely (hood folded down
and hood compartment cover
locked).
Note:If the handbrake has been
released and the hood
compartment cover is not
properly locked, a bleep will
sound.

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ELECTRICALLY OPERATED HOOD: OPERATING INCIDENTS
If the ignition is switched off or if
there is a long pause during this
operation, proceed as follows:
- Switch off the ignition.
-Slowly move the hood
compartment cover into the
completely open or completely
closed position.
- Switch on the ignition again and
carry out the opening or closing
operations normally.Should an incident occur while
opening or closing the hood, a bleep
will sound. In this case, stop
operating switch1.
If this occurs, you will only be able
toclose the hood manuallyusing
controls2and3.
Visit your Renault Dealer as soon
as possible.• Manual release of the hood cover
First move the pull handle2
(located in the luggage
compartment cavity) downwards
andthenmoveittotheside.
•Closing the hood manually
Tu r n s c r e w3for the hydraulic
assembly (located in the luggage
compartment) as far as possible.
Then close the hood, following
the instructions given for a
manually operated hood.

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
AABS: anti-lock braking system .................... 2.16 - 2.17
Accessories .............................................................. 5.24
Additional driving lights ........................................ 5.11
Adjusting beam height ........................................... 1.50
Adjusting the front seats ........................................ 1.10
Adjusting your driving position ............................ 1.12
Air bag ....................................................... 1.15
¬1.20
Air conditioning ........................................ 3.19¬3.23
Air vents ....................................................... 3.15 - 3.16
Anti-lock braking system: ABS ................... 2.16 - 2.17
Anti-pollution (advice) ............................. 2.06
¬2.08
Ashtrays ................................................................... 3.27
Attachments (towing) ............................................. 5.28
Audible and visual warnings ................................. 1.47
Automatic door locking when driving .................. 1.06
Automatic gearbox (use) ........................... 2.19
¬2.21
Automatic transmission selector lever .... 2.19¬2.21
BBattery ............................................. 4.12 - 5.18
¬5.20
Bonnet ........................................................... 4.02 - 4.03
Brake fluid ............................................................... 4.10
Brief overview ......................................................... 0.02
Bulbs (replacement) .................................. 5.09
¬5.15
Bulbs .......................................................... 5.09¬5.15
Buzzer (lights on) ......................................... 1.05 - 1.48
CCatalytic converter (features of petrol versions) .. 2.04
Catalytic converter (special points) ....................... 2.04
Changing a wheel ..................................... 5.02
¬5.05
Changing gear ........................................................... 2.05
Child booster cushion/seats ..................... 1.21
¬1.27
Child restraint system .............................. 1.21¬1.27
Child safety .......................... 1.02 - 1.21¬1.27 - 3.25
Cigarette lighter ....................................................... 3.27
Clock ............................................................. 1.43 - 1.44
Closing the electric hood ............................ 3.10 - 3.11
Closing the hood manually ...................... 3.03
¬3.05CControls ...................................................... 1.28
¬1.31
Coolant ...................................................................... 4.09
Courtesy lights ................................... 3.11 - 3.12 - 5.14
DDashboard ................................................... 1.28
¬1.31
De-icing the windscreen ......................................... 1.51
Demisting: Rear screen ............................................ 1.51
Windscreen ............................................ 1.51
Dimensions ............................................................... 6.04
Dipstick .......................................................... 4.04 - 4.05
Direction indicators ..... 1.47 - 5.09 - 5.10 - 5.12 - 5.13
Door locking ............................................... 1.02
¬1.06
Doors ........................................................... 1.02¬1.06
Driver's layout ............................................ 1.28¬1.31
Driving ........................................................ 2.02¬2.21
Driving module (computer) ...................... 1.40¬1.42
EElectric door locking ................................. 1.02
¬1.06
Electric hood .............................................. 3.09¬3.14
Electric hood opening ................................... 3.12 - 3.13
Emergency brake assistance .................................... 2.18
Emergency spare wheel ........................................... 5.02
Engine (technical specifications) ............................ 6.05
Engine immobiliser ....................................... 1.07 - 1.08
Engine oil ................................................... 4.04
¬4.07
Engine specifications ............................................... 6.05
Environment ............................................................. 2.09
Exterior temperature ................................................ 1.43
External lighting and signals .................... 1.47
¬1.50
FFilters ........................................................................ 4.12
Fitting a radio ................................................ 5.22 - 5.23
Fog lights (headlight) ............................................... 5.11
Front seat belt pretensioners ................................... 1.15
Front seats (adjusting) ............................................. 1.10