2005 RENAULT MEGANE towing

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TYRE PRESSURES (in bar or kg per cm²when cold)
Versions
Tyre sizes
Wheel sizes
Non-motorway use
 Front
 Rear
Motorway use (1)
 Front
 Rear 1.4 16V 1.6 16V 2.0 16V - 2.0 T
195/65 R15 T
205/55 R16 H 205/55 R16 V
205/50 R17 V
6.5 J 15
6.5 J 16
6.5 J 17
2.2
2.0
2.2
2.0
2.2 195/65 R15 H
205/55 R16 H
205/55 R16 V
6.5 J 15
6.5 J 16
2.2
2.0
2.3
2.0
2.3 205/50 R17 V
2.2
2.0
2.4 2.4
2.0
6.5 J 17
195/65 R15 H
205/55 R16 H
205/55 R16 V
2.2
2.0
6.5 J 15
6.5 J 16
2.4
2.0 2.3
2.0
2.4 6.5 J 17
2.5
205/50 R17 V
Emergency spare wheel 2.5
2.0
Tyre safety and use of snow chains
Refer to the paragraph on “Tyres” in Section 5 for information on maintenance and, depending on t\
he version, the
conditions under which chains may be fitted to the vehicle.
(1) Special note concerning vehicles used under full load (Maximum Permissi\
ble All-Up Weight) and towing a trailer
The maximum speed must be limited to 60 mph (100 km/h)and the tyre pressure increased by 0.2 bar.
Refer to the information on Weights in Section 6.
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TYRE PRESSURES(in bar or kg/cm²when cold)(continued)
Versions
Tyre sizes
Non-motorway use
 Front
 Rear Wheel sizes
Motorway use (1)
 Front
 Rear
Emergency spare wheel 1.5 dCi 1.9 dCi 2.0 dCi
6.5 J 172.6
2.0
205/50 R17 V
2.8
2.1
2.6
205/55 R16 V
2.8
2.6
2.0
6.5 J 16
2.3
2.0
2.5 2.4
2.0
2.5
2.0
205/50 R17 V
195/65 R15 H
205/55 R16 H
205/55 R16 V
2.2
2.0 6.5 J 17
2.4
2.0
6.5 J 15
6.5 J 16
2.4
2.3 2.4
2,0
2.3
2.0 2.2
2.0
2.4 2.2
2.0
6.5 J 15
6.5 J 16
195/65 R15 H
205/55 R16 H
205/55 R16 V
6.5 J 17
205/50 R17 V
Tyre safety and use of snow chains
Refer to the paragraph on “Tyres” in Section 5 for information on maintenance and, depending on t\
he version, the
conditions under which chains may be fitted to the vehicle.
(1) Special note concerning vehicles used under full load (Maximum Permissi\
ble All-Up Weight) and towing a trailer
The maximum speed must be limited to 60 mph (100 km/h)and the tyre pressure increased by 0.2 bar.
Refer to the information on Weights in Section 6.
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TYRE PRESSURES (in psi when cold )
Versions
Tyre sizes
Wheel sizes
Non-motorway use
 Front
 Rear
Motorway use (1)
 Front
 Rear 1.4 16V 1.6 16V 2.0 16V - 2.0 T
195/65 R15 T
205/55 R16 H 205/55 R16 V
205/50 R17 V
6.5 J 15
6.5 J 16
6.5 J 17
32
29
32
29
32 195/65 R15 H
205/55 R16 H
205/55 R16 V
6.5 J 15
6.5 J 16
32
29
33
29
33 205/50 R17 V
32
29
35 35
29
6.5 J 17
195/65 R15H
205/55 R16 H 205/55 R16 V
32
29
6.5 J 15
6.5 J 16
35
29 33
29
35 6.5 J 17
36
205/50 R17 V
Emergency spare wheel 36
29
Tyre safety and use of snow chains
Refer to the paragraph on “Tyres” in Section 5 for information on maintenance and, depending on t\
he version, the
conditions under which chains may be fitted to the vehicle.
(1) Special note concerning vehicles used under full load (maximum permissible all-up weight) and towing a trailer.
The maximum speed must be limited to 60 mph (100 km/h)and the tyre pressure increased by 3 psi.
Refer to the information on Weights in Section 6.
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TYRE PRESSURES (in psi when cold )(continued)
(1) Special note concerning vehicles used under full load (maximum permissible all-up weight) and towing a trailer.
The maximum speed must be limited to 60 mph (100 km/h)and the tyre pressure increased by 3 psi.
Refer to the information on Weights in Section 6.
Tyre safety and use of snow chains
Refer to the paragraph on “Tyres” in Section 5 for information on maintenance and, depending on t\
he version, the
conditions under which chains may be fitted to the vehicle.
Versions
Tyre sizes
Non-motorway use
 Front
 Rear Wheel sizes
Motorway use
(1)
 Front
 Rear
Emergency spare wheel 1.5 dCi 1.9 dCi 2.0 dCi
6.5 J 1738
29
205/50 R17 V
40
30
38
205/55 R16 V
40
38
29
6.5 J 16
33
29
36 35
29
36
29
205/50 R17 V
195/65 R15 H
205/55 R16 H
205/55 R16 V
32
29 6.5 J 17
35
29
6.5 J 15
6.5 J 16
35
33 35
29
33
29 32
29
35 32
29
6.5 J 15
6.5 J 16
195/65 R15 H
205/55 R16 H
205/55 R16 V
6.5 J 17
205/50 R17 V
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SPECIAL FEATURES OF PETROL VERSIONS
If you notice any of the above faults,
have the necessary repairs carried
out as soon as possible by your
RENAULT Dealer.
These faults may be avoided by
regularly taking your vehicle to your
RENAULT Dealer at the intervals
specified in your Warranty and
Services booklet.
Starting faults
To avoid damaging the catalytic
converter, do not keep trying to start
the engine (using the Start button, or
by pushing or towing the vehicle)
without having identified and
corrected the starting fault .
If the fault cannot be identified, do
not continue to try to start the
engine, contact a RENAULT Dealer.
The following operating conditions
should be avoided:

low fuel level warning light is lit,

are not approved by RENAULT.
Or operating faults such as:
fuel or spark plug disconnected
resulting in the engine misfiring
and bucking while driving,

may cause the catalytic converter to
overheat and thus reduce its
efficiency, or destroy it and cause
heat damage to the vehicle .
Do not park the vehicle or
run the engine in locations
where combustible
substances or materials such
as grass or leaves can come into
contact with the hot exhaust system.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (continued)
Operating faults
- when driving , if the message
“Check gearbox” along with the
warning light appears on the
instrument panel, this indicates a
fault.
Consult your RENAULT Dealer as
soon as possible.
- when driving , if the message
“Gearbox overheating” along with
the warning light appears on
the instrument panel, avoid leaving
the lever in position D(or R), traffic
permitting: systematically return to
position Nwhile stopping.
Consult your RENAULT Dealer as
soon as possible.
- Recovering a vehicle with an
automatic transmission : refer to
the information on Towing in
Section 5.
When setting off , if the lever is
locked in position Peven though
you are pressing the brake pedal, the
lever can be released manually. To
do this, unclip the upper section of
the cover at the base of the lever.
At the same time, press on the mark
on the gaiter and the unlocking
button on the lever.
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Section 5: Practical advice
Emergency spare wheel ........................................................................\
...........................................................................5.02
Toolkit (Jack - Wheelbrace, etc.)
........................................................................\
....................................................... .....5.03
Wheel trims
........................................................................\
....................................................... .........................................5.04
Changing a wheel
........................................................................\
....................................................... ..............................5.05
Tyres (tyre safety, wheels, winter use)
........................................................................\
....................................5.06 ➟5.08
Headlights (replacing bulbs)
........................................................................\
.....................................................5.09 ➟5.12
Rear lights (replacing bulbs)
........................................................................\
.......................................................5.13 - 5.14
Side mounted indicators (replacing bulbs)
........................................................................\
.........................................5.14
Interior lighting (replacing bulbs)
........................................................................\
............................................5.15 ➟5.17
Fuses
........................................................................\
....................................................... .........................................5.18 - 5.19
Battery
........................................................................\
....................................................... .....................................5.20 ➟5.22
RENAULT card: battery
........................................................................\
....................................................... ....................5.23
Fitting a radio/accessories
........................................................................\
....................................................... ....5.24 - 5.25
Wipers (replacing the blades)
........................................................................\
.....................................................5.26 - 5.27
Towing
........................................................................\
....................................................... ....................................5.28 ➟5.30
Operating faults
........................................................................\
....................................................... ....................5.31 ➟5.38
5.01
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TOOL KIT
The tool kit Ais located inside the
luggage compartment to the right of
the emergency spare wheel.
To gain access to the tools, remove
the emergency spare wheel then
release the tool kit.
Wheel trim tool 2or 4
This tool is used to remove the
wheel embellishers.
Towing hitch 3
Refer to the information on Towing
in Section 5.
Wheelbrace 5
This is used to tighten or release the
wheel bolts.
Storage compartments
Locations are provided in the tool
kit to store an anti-theft wheel
locking nut.
Jack 1
Remove jack 1.
When replacing the jack, fold it up
completely and replace it in its
location.
The jack is designed for
wheel changing purposes
only. Under no
circumstances should it
be used for carrying out repairs
underneath the vehicle or to gain
access to the underneath of the
vehicle.
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