2000 RENAULT MEGANE open bonnet

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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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DRIVER’S LAYOUT, LEFT-HAND DRIVE(continued)
The equipment fitted, described below, depends on the version, option and country.
1Demister outlet for left-hand
side window
2Stalk for:
• Direction indicators
• External lighting
• Front fog lights
• Rear fog lights
•Horn
3Control instruments
4Driver's air bag location
5Radio satellite control
6• Stalk for windscreen and rear
screen wash/wipe
• Computer information
readout control
7Centre air vents
8Clock, radio, temperature,
navigation system, tyre
pressure monitoring system
display or storage
compartment, depending on
vehicle9Warning lights for:
• Driver's seat belt not fastened
• Door(s) and boot lid open
10Switches for:
• Hazard warning lights
• Electric door locking
11Storage compartment or
position of passenger air bag
12Demister outlet for side
window
13Side vent and control for
opening/closing
14Glove box
15Controls for rear screen
de-icing
16Air conditioning controls
17Gear lever
18Handbrake
19Bonnet release20Ashtray and cigarette lighter
21Radio location
22Ignition switch
23Horn
24Steering wheel height adjuster
25Fuse box
26Bonnet release
27Controls for:
• Electric headlight beam
adjustment
• Storage and retainer for small
cards
• Instrument panel lighting
dimmer
• Rear electric window winder
locking
• Heated seats
or storage compartment
28Side vent and control for
opening/closing

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DRIVER’S LAYOUT, RIGHT-HAND DRIVE(continued)
The equipment fitted, described below, depends on the version, option and country.
1Demister outlet for left-hand
side window
2Storage compartment or
position of passenger air bag
3Centre air vents
4Clock, radio, temperature,
navigation system, tyre pressure
monitoring system display
or storage compartment,
depending on vehicle
5Warning lights for:
• Driver's seat belt not fastened
• door(s) open
6Switches for:
• Hazard warning lights
• Central door locking.
7Stalk for:
• Direction indicators
• External lighting
• Front fog lights
• Rear fog lights
8Control instruments9Driver's air bag location
10Radio satellite
11• Windscreen wash/wipe stalk
• Computer information
readout control
12Demister outlet for side
window
13Side vent and control for
opening/closing
14Controls for:
• Electric headlight beam
adjustment
• Storage and retainer for small
cards
• Instrument panel lighting
dimmer
• Rear electric window winder
locking
• Heated seats
or storage compartment
15Control for bonnet release
16Fuse box17Ignition switch
18Horn
19Steering wheel height adjuster
20Controls for rear screen
de-icing
21Air conditioning controls
22Gear lever
23Handbrake
24Bonnet release
25Ashtray and cigarette lighter
26Radio location
27Glove box
28Side vent and control for
opening/closing

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BONNET
To open the bonnet, pull handle1.Bonnet security lock
To unlock, lift catch2.
Take care when working
in the engine compartment
as the engine cooling fan
maycutinatanymoment
without warning.

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FILTERS BATTERY
The filter components (air filter,
particle filter, diesel filter...) should
be replaced during the maintenance
operations carried out on your
vehicle.
Frequency for replacing filter
components:see the Servicing
booklet for your vehicle.
Take care when working
under the bonnet as the
engine cooling fan may
cutinatanymoment. Consult your Renault Dealer at
once if you notice an abnormal
or repeated drop in any of the
fluid levels.The battery does not need to be
serviced: never open cover1.
Handle the battery with
care as it contains
sulphuric acid which must
not come into contact with
the eyes or skin. If it should, wash
the affected area with plenty of
cold water.
Keep all flames, red-hot objects and
sparks away from the battery as
there is a risk of explosion.

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OPERATING INCIDENTS(continued)
On the open road CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION
•Abnormal white smoke from the
exhaust.Mechanical defect: cylinder head
gasket blown.Stop the engine.
Consult a Renault Dealer.
• Smoke under the bonnet. Short circuit. Stop, turn the ignition off, disconnect
the battery.
Coolant circuit fault. Consult a Renault Dealer.
• The oil pressure warning light
illuminates:
- when cornering or braking. Oil level too low. Top up the oil.
- on idling Oil pressure too low. Consult the nearest Renault Dealer.
- is slow to extinguish or remains
illuminated on acceleration.Loss of oil pressure. Stop: call for assistance from Renault
Dealer.
• Engine loses power. Clogged air filter. Change element.
Fuel supply faulty. Check fuel level.
Faulty spark plugs, incorrectly set. Consult a Renault Dealer.
• Idling unsteady or engine stalls. Lack of compression (spark plugs,
ignition, air leak).Consult a Renault Dealer.

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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