2000 RENAULT MEGANE check engine light

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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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Section 5: Practical advice
Emergency spare wheel .................................................................................................................................... 5.02
Tools (jack, wheelbrace, etc.) ........................................................................................................................... 5.03
Wheel embellishers - Rims .............................................................................................................................. 5.04
Changing a wheel ............................................................................................................................................. 5.05
Tyres (tyre safety, wheels, winter precautions) ................................................................................. 5.06
¬5.08
Headlights (changing the bulbs) ......................................................................................................... 5.09
¬5.11
Rear lights (changing the bulbs) ........................................................................................................... 5.12 - 5.13
Side mounted indicators (changing the bulbs) .............................................................................................. 5.13
Interior lights (changing the bulbs) ...................................................................................................... 5.14 - 5.15
Fuses ....................................................................................................................................................... 5.16 - 5.17
Battery ................................................................................................................................................... 5.18
¬5.20
Radio frequency remote control: batteries ...................................................................................................... 5.21
Fitting a radio/accessories) ................................................................................................................. 5.22
¬5.24
Wipers (replacing the blades) .......................................................................................................................... 5.25
Towing .................................................................................................................................................. 5.26
¬5.28
System for cutting off fuel supply in the event of a severe impact ............................................................ 5.29
Operating incidents ............................................................................................................................. 5.30
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CHANGING A WHEEL
Park your vehicle on firm,
flat ground (if necessary,
placing a plank under the
base of the jack).
Switch on the hazard warning
lights.
Apply the handbrake and engage a
gear (first or reverse orPon an
automatic gearbox).
Ask all the passengers to get out of
the vehicle and keep them away
from moving traffic.• If necessary, remove the wheel
embellisher.
• Use the wheelbrace1to slacker
off the wheel bolts slightly. Fit it
so that you press downwards and
not upwards.
• Offer up the jack horizontally, the
jack head must be slid underneath
the jacking point2under the body,
nearest the wheel concerned.• Screw up the jack by hand at first
to align the base plate (which
should be inclined further
inwards than the jack head). Use a
piece of wood under the base
plateifonsoftground.
• Insert the end of the wheelbrace4
into the jack3andturnafew
times to lift the wheel off the
ground.
• Remove the bolts.
•Takeoffthewheel.
• Position the emergency spare
wheel on the central hub and turn
it to locate the mounting holes in
the wheel and the hub.
• Tighten the bolts and lower the
jack.
• Tighten the bolts fully when the
wheel is on the ground.
If you have a puncture,
replace the wheel as soon
as possible.
A tyre which has been
punctured should always be
inspected (and repaired, if
possible) by a specialist.

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SINGLE HEADLIGHTS(Changing the bulbs)
Main beam/dipped beam
headlights
Remove the connector from the
bulb1.
Take off the plastic coverA.
Release spring4and take out the
bulb.
Type of halogen bulb: H4 anti U.V.
(see box).
Never touch the glass of a halogen
bulb. Hold it by the base.
Once the bulb has been replaced,
refit the coverA.
Front side light
Turn bulb holder2a quarter turn to
reach the bulb.
Bulb type: W 5 W.
Direction indicator
Turn bulb holder3aquarterturn
and remove the bulb.
Bulb type: orange pear shaped
bulb, bayonet fitting, 21 W.
Cleaning the headlights
As the headlights have plastic
lenses, use a soft cloth or cotton
wool.
If this is not sufficient, use a soft
cloth (or cotton wool) dampened
with soapy water then rinse using a
soft cloth or cotton wool.
Carefullydry off using a soft, dry
cloth.
Alcohol based cleaning products
must not be used under any
circumstances.
As the headlights have
plastic lenses, anti-UV
H4 type bulbs approved
by Renault’s Technical
Department must be used.
(The headlight may be damaged
if any other type of H4 bulb is
used.)
We recommend you obtain an
emergency kit including a box of
spare bulbs.

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DUAL HEADLIGHTS(Changing the bulbs)
Main beam/dipped beam
headlights
Remove plastic coverAorBby
turning it a quarter of a turn.
Remove the bulb connector.
Release spring1or2and take out
the bulb.
Type of halogen bulb:6
¶H1
4¶H7
anti U.V. (see box).
Never touch the glass of a halogen
bulb. Hold it by the base.
Once the bulb has been replaced,
make sure the bulb holder and the
plastic cover are refitted in the
correct position.
Front side light
Tu r n t h e b u l b h o l d e r5aquarterofa
turn to reach the bulb.
Type of bulb: W 5 W.
Direction indicator
Tu r n t h e b u l b h o l d e r3aquarterofa
turn and remove the bulb.
Type of bulb: orange pear-shaped
bulb, bayonet fitting, 21 W.
Cleaning the headlights
As the headlights have plastic
lenses, use a soft cloth or cotton
wool.
If this is not sufficient, use a soft
cloth (or cotton wool) dampened
with soapy water then rinse using a
soft cloth or cotton wool.
Carefullydry off using a soft, dry
cloth.
Alcohol based cleaning products
must not be used under any
circumstances.
As the headlights have
plastic lenses, anti-UV
H1 and H7 type bulbs
approved by Renault’s
Technical Department must be
used.
(The headlight may be damaged
if any other type of H1 and H7
bulb is used.)
We recommend you obtain an
emergency kit including a box of
spare bulbs.

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HEADLIGHTS(Adjusting and changing the bulbs)
Front fog lights1
Changing a bulb and adjusting the
beam:
Consult your Renault Dealer.
Additional headlights
If you wish to fit fog lights or long
range headlights to your car, consult
a Renault Dealer.
Any operation on (or
modification to) the
electrical system must be
performed by a Renault
Dealer since incorrect
connections might damage the
electrical installations (harness,
units and, in particular, the
alternator). In addition, your
Dealer has available all the parts
necessary for fitting these units.