2000 RENAULT MEGANE Operating lights

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0.02
Brief overview
•Opening and closing the hood ........................................................... p. 3.02¬3.14
• Tyre inflation pressures ..................................................................................... p. 0.04
• Adjusting the seats and driving positions ......................................... p. 1.09
¬1.13
• Child safety ............................................................................................ p. 1.21
¬1.27
• Instrument panel lights ........................................................................ p. 1.32
¬1.44
• Horn and lights ..................................................................................... p. 1.47
¬1.50
• Demisting/de-icing ............................................................................................. p. 1.51
• Running in, driving .............................................................................. p. 2.02
¬2.21
• Heating/air conditioning ...................................................................... p. 3.15
¬3.23
• Opening the bonnet ............................................................................... p. 4.02 - 4.03
• Levels (engine oil, windscreen washer, etc.) ..................................... p. 4.04
¬4.12
• Emergency spare wheel ........................................................................ p. 5.02
¬5.05
• Practical advice (changing bulbs, fuses, repairs,
operating incidents) .............................................................................. p. 5.02
¬5.35

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2.08
ADVICE ON ANTI-POLLUTION AND HOW TO ECONOMISE ON FUEL(continued)
General hints
•Electricity is “fuel”; switch off all
the electrical units which are not
really needed.
However,(with safety always in
mind), keep your lights on when
the visibility is bad (see and be
seen).
• Try to use the air vents. Driving
with the windows open will
increase the use of fuel by 4%.•For vehicles with air
conditioning,theextrafuel
consumed in urban cycle can be
as high as 2 litres per 100 km:
switch the system off when it is
not needed.
• Never fill the fuel tank right to the
brim as this is wasteful.
• Do not leave an empty roof rack in
position.
• It is better to fit a trailer for bulky
objects.
• When towing a caravan, fit a wind
deflector and adjust it carefully.
• Avoid using the car for
door-to-door calls (short journeys
with long waits in between)
because the engine never reaches
its normal operating temperature.
Trytogroupyourcalls.
Tyres
•Inflation pressures which are
toolowmayincreasefuel
consumption.
• The use of non-recommended
tyres may also increase fuel
consumption.

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EMERGENCY BRAKING ASSISTANCE
This is a system in addition to ABS
which helps reduce the vehicle
stopping distances.
Operating principle
Using a sensor measuring the speed
of depressing the brake pedal, the
system allows an emergency
braking situation to be detected. In
this case, braking assistance
instantly reaches its maximum
power and allows ABS regulation to
be reached as quickly as possible.
ABS braking is maintained as long
as the brake pedal is not released.
Illumination of hazard warning
lights
These may illuminate in the event
of rapid deceleration.This function is an
additional aid in the event
of critical driving
conditions to allow the
behaviour of the vehicle to be
adapted to the driving conditions.
However, the function does not
take the place of the driver.It does
not increase the vehicle's
limitations and should not
encourage you to drive more
quickly.
It can thus, under no circumstances
replace the vigilance or
responsibility of the driver when
manoeuvring the vehicle (the
driver must always be aware of
sudden incidents which may occur
when driving).

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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
¬5.35

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OPERATING INCIDENTS
Your car should not be affected by incidents likely to keep it off the road for long if you have followed the Renault
Servicing Programme regularly.
The following hints will enable you to get going again quickly, albeit temporarily. For reasons of safety you should
always consult a Renault Dealer as soon as you can.
When starter is activated CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION
•There is no response, the warning
lights fail to illuminate and the starter
does not turn.Battery lead disconnected or
terminals oxidised.Check battery terminals: scrape clean
if oxidised and re-tighten.
Battery discharged. Connect another battery to the faulty
battery.
Battery unserviceable. Change battery.
• Warning light bulbs go dim and
starter turns very slowly.Battery terminals not tight.
Terminals oxidised.Check battery terminals: scrape clean
if oxidised and re-tighten.
Battery discharged. Connect another battery to the faulty
battery.
• The engine is difficult to start in
damp weather or after washing.Poor ignition, ignition system damp. Dry spark plug leads and ignition coil.
• The engine is difficult to start when
hot.Faulty carburation (bubbles of
vaporised fuel in circuit).Let the engine cool down.
Poor compression. Consult a Renault Dealer.

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OPERATING INCIDENTS(continued)
Electrical equipment CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION
Headlights
not working.One: - Bulb blown. Replace bulb.
- Wire disconnected or connector out
of position.Check and reconnect wire or
connector.
- Faulty earth connection. See above.
Both: - If the circuit is fused: Check fuse and change if necessary.
• Traces of condensation in the lights. This is not a defect. The presence of
traces of condensation in lights is a
natural phenomenon linked to the
variations in temperature.
These traces will disappear rapidly
once the lights are switched on.

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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