2012 RENAULT MEGANE RS light

batterytroubleshooting ............................... (up to the end of the DU)
5.25
ENG_UD9611_2
Batterie : dépannage (X95 - B95 - D95 - Renault)
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Battery
Battery: troubleshooting (1/2)
to avoid all risk of sparks:
– Ensure that any electrical consumers
(courtesy lights, etc.) are switched
off before disconnecting or recon -
necting the battery.
– When charging, stop the charger
before connecting or disconnecting
the battery.
– Do not place metal objects on the
battery to avoid creating a short cir-
cuit between the terminals.
– Always wait at least one minute after
the engine has been switched off
before disconnecting a battery.
– Make sure that you reconnect the
battery terminals after refitting.
connecting a battery charger
the battery charger must be com -
patible with a battery with nominal
voltage of 12 volts.
Do not disconnect the battery when the
engine is running. Follow the instruc-
tions given by the manufacturer of
the battery charger you are using.
Special procedures may be
required to charge some
batteries. Contact your ap -
proved dealer.
Avoid all risk of sparks which may
cause an immediate explosion, and
charge the battery in a well-venti -
lated area. Risk of serious injury.
Handle the battery with care
as it contains sulphuric acid,
which must not come into
contact with eyes or skin. If
it does, wash the affected area with
plenty of cold water. If necessary,
consult a doctor.
Ensure that naked flames, red hot
objects and sparks do not come into
contact with the battery as there is a
risk of explosion.
The engine may be hot when car -
rying out operations in close prox -
imity. In addition, the engine cooling
fan can come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.

wiper blades ......................................... (up to the end of the DU)
wipers blades ............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
5.30
ENG_UD17365_2
Balais d’essuie-vitres (X95 - B95 - D95 - L38 - X38 - X32 - B32 - Re\
nault)
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Wipers (replacing blades)
wInDscreen wIPer BlaDes
replacing windscreen wiper
blades 1
w ith the ignition on and engine
switched off, lower the windscreen
wiper stalk completely: they stop
slightly away from the bonnet.
Lift wiper arm 3 , pull tab 2 (move -
ment A) and push the blade upwards.
t o refit
Slide the blade along the arm until it
clips on. Make sure that the blade is
correctly locked in position. Return the
windscreen wiper stalk to the park po-
sition.
1
2
3
Check the condition of the wiper
blades. You are responsible for their
service life:
– clean the blades, windscreen and
rear screen regularly with soapy
water;
– do not use them when the wind -
screen or rear screen are dry;
– free them from the windscreen or
rear screen when they have not
been used for a long time.
rear screen wiper blade 4
– Lift wiper arm 6;
– pivot blade 4 until some resistance is
met (movement C);
– depending on the vehicle, press
tab 5, then remove the blade by pull -
ing it (movement B).
t o refit
To refit the wiper blade, proceed in re-
verse order to removal. Make sure that
the blade is correctly locked in position.
4
5
B
c
a
6
– In frosty weather, make
sure that the wiper blades
are not stuck by ice (to
avoid the risk of the motor
overheating).
– Check the condition of the wiper
blades.
Replace the wiper blades as soon
as they begin to lose efficiency
(approximately once a year).
Whilst changing the blade, take care
not to drop the arm onto the window
after it has been removed as this
may break the window.

towingbreakdown ...................................... (up to the end of the DU)
towing hitch ........................................... (up to the end of the DU)
5.31
ENG_UD14787_2
Remorquage : dépannage (X95 - B95 - D95 - Renault)
ENG_NU_837-6_BDK95_Renault_5
Towing
tOwIng : breakdown (1/2)
Before towing, unlock the steering
column: with the clutch depressed,
engage first gear (lever in position n
or r for vehicles with automatic trans -
missions), insert the RENAULT card in
the card reader then press the engine
start button for two seconds.
Reposition the lever to neutral (posi -
tion N for vehicles fitted with an auto -
matic gearbox)
The steering column unlocks, the ve -
hicle’s accessory functions are pow -
ered, and you can use the vehicle lights
(brake lights, hazard warning lights,
etc.). At night, the vehicle must be lit.
Once you have finished towing, press
the engine start button twice (risk of
running down the battery). The speed specified by current legis
-
lation for towing must always be ob -
served. If your vehicle is the towing
vehicle, do not exceed the maximum
towing weight for your vehicle (refer to
the information on “Weights” in Section
6).
t owing a vehicle with an
automatic gearbox
With the engine switched off, the trans-
mission is no longer lubricated. It is
preferable to tow this type of vehicle on
a trailer or tow it with the front wheels
off the ground.
u nder exceptional circumstances,
you may tow the vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground, only going for -
ward, with the gear lever in the n posi-
tion, and for a distance not exceeding
50 miles (80 km).
If the lever is stuck in P,
even though you are de -
pressing the brake pedal,
the lever can be released
manually. To do this, insert a rigid
rod in the hole 2, press the rod and
unlocking button 1 located on the
lever simultaneously.
1
2
D o n o t r e m o v e t h e
RENAULT card from the
reader when the vehicle is
being towed.

5.34
ENG_UD17369_3
Anomalies de fonctionnement (X95 - B95 - D95 - Renault)
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Jaune NoirNoir texte
OPeratIng F aults (2/5)
the starter is activated POssIBle causeswhat tO DO
The instrument panel indicator lights
are weak or fail to light up and the
starter does not turn. Battery terminals not tight, battery
terminals disconnected or oxidised.
Retighten or reconnect the terminals, or
clean them if they are oxidised.
Discharged battery or not opera -
tional. Connect another battery to the faulty bat
-
tery. Refer to information on “Battery: trou-
bleshooting” in Section 5 or replace the bat-
tery if necessary.
Do not push the vehicle if the steering
column is locked.
The engine will not start. Starting conditions are not fulfilled.Refer to the information on “Starting/stop -
ping the engine” in Section 2.
The hands-free RENAULT card
does not work. Insert the card in the card reader in order to
start the engine.
Refer to the information on “Starting/stop
-
ping the engine” in Section 2.
The engine cannot be switched off. Card not detected.Insert the card in card reader.
Electronic fault. Press the starter button quickly five times.

JauneNoirNoir texte
5.35
ENG_UD17369_3
Anomalies de fonctionnement (X95 - B95 - D95 - Renault)
ENG_NU_837-6_BDK95_Renault_5
OPeratIng F aults (3/5)
On the road POssIBle causeswhat tO DO
The steering column remains locked. Steering wheel locked.Move the steering wheel while pressing the
engine start button (refer to the information
on “Starting the engine” in Section 2).
Coolant boiling in the coolant reser -
voir. Mechanical fault: damaged cylinder
head gasket.Stop the engine.
Contact an approved dealer.
Smoke under the bonnet. Short-circuit or cooling system leak.Stop, switch off the ignition, stand away
from the vehicle and contact an approved
dealer.
The oil pressure warning light comes
on: while cornering or braking The level is too low. Top up the engine oil level (refer to the in-
formation on “Engine oil level: topping up/
filling” in Section 4).
is slow to go out or remains lit
under acceleration Loss of oil pressure.
Stop the vehicle and contact an approved
dealer.
White smoke from the exhaust. This is not necessarily a fault. Smoke
may be caused by regeneration of the
particle filter.Refer to the information on “Special fea
-
tures of diesel versions” in Section 2.

5.36
ENG_UD17369_3
Anomalies de fonctionnement (X95 - B95 - D95 - Renault)
ENG_NU_837-6_BDK95_Renault_5
Jaune NoirNoir texte
OPeratIng F aults (4/5)
On the road POssIBle causeswhat tO DO
Steering becomes heavy. Assistance overheating.Consult an approved dealer.
The engine overheats. The coolant
temperature indicator is in the warn -
ing zone and warning light
®
comes on. Engine cooling fan not working.
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and
contact an approved dealer.
Coolant leaks. Check the coolant reservoir: it should con-
tain fluid. If there is no coolant, consult an
approved dealer as soon as possible.
Vibrations. Tyres not inflated to correct pres-
sures, incorrectly balanced or dam -
aged. Check the tyre pressures: if this is not the
problem, have them checked by an ap
-
proved dealer.
radiator: If there is a significant lack of coolant, remember that it must never be topped up using cold coolant while
the engine is very warm. After any procedure on the vehicle which has involved even partial draining of the cooling
system, it must be refilled with a new mixture prepared in the correct proportions. Reminder: only products approved
by our Technical Department may be used for this purpose.

JauneNoirNoir texte
5.37
ENG_UD17369_3
Anomalies de fonctionnement (X95 - B95 - D95 - Renault)
ENG_NU_837-6_BDK95_Renault_5
OPeratIng F aults (5/5)
electrical equipment POssIBle causeswhat tO DO
The wipers do not work. Wiper blades stuck.Free the blades before using the wipers.
Faulty electrical circuit. Consult an approved dealer.
The wiper does not stop. Faulty electrical controls.Consult an approved dealer.
Direction indicators flashing more
quickly. Blown bulb.
Front: contact an approved dealer.
Rear: replace the bulb.
The direction indicators do not work. Faulty electrical circuit.Consult an approved dealer.
The lights do not come on or go off. Faulty electrical circuit or control.Consult an approved dealer.
Traces of condensation in the lights. Traces of condensation may be a nat-
ural phenomenon caused by varia-
tions in temperature.
In this situation, these traces soon dis-
appear when the lights are switched
on.

7.1
FRA_UD19033_8
Index (X95 - B95 - D95 - Renault)
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AlphAbeticAl index (1/5)
A
ABS .............................................................. 1.51, 2.19 → 2.22
accessories........................................................................\
5.29
accessories socket ............................................................ 3.21
additional methods of restraint .....................1.25 → 1.28, 1.31
side protection ............................................................. 1.30
to the front seat belts ....................................... 1.25 → 1.28
to the rear seat belts ........................................ 1.25 → 1.29
adjusting your driving position ....................... 1.15 – 1.16, 1.22
advice on antipollution ........................................... 2.12 → 2.14
air bag ........................................................... 1.25 → 1.31, 1.51
activating the front passenger air bags ........................ 1.45
deactivating the front passenger air bags .................... 1.43
air conditioning ........................................................ 3.4 → 3.11
air vents ...................................................................... 3.2 – 3.3
anti-corrosion check .............................................. 6.17 → 6.22
anti-corrosion protection ......................................... 4.12 – 4.13
anti-lock braking system: ABS ...............................2.19 → 2.22
antipollution advice .......................................................................... 2.12
armrest: front .............................................................................. 3.18
ashtray ........................................................................\
....... 3.21
ASR (traction control) ............................................ 2.19 → 2.22
audible and visual signals .................................................. 1.70
automatic gearbox (use) ........................................ 2.33 → 2.35
automatic gearbox selector lever ...........................2.33 → 2.35
b
battery ....................................................................... 1.52, 4.11
troubleshooting ................................................. 5.25 – 5.26
bonnet ........................................................................\
.......... 4.2
brake fluid ........................................................................\
.... 4.8
bulbs changing .......................................................... 5.12 → 5.20c
catalytic converter
....................................................... 2.6 – 2.7
central door locking ........................................ 1.8, 1.12 → 1.14
changing a bulb ..................................................... 5.12 → 5.20
changing a wheel ........................................................ 5.7 – 5.8
changing gear ................................................. 2.8, 2.33 → 2.35
child restraint/seat ............................. 1.32 – 1.33, 1.35 → 1.45
child safety .........1.2, 1.6, 1.11, 1.32 – 1.33, 1.35 → 1.45, 3.12
child seats .......................................... 1.32 – 1.33, 1.35 → 1.42
children ...................................... 1.10 – 1.11, 1.32 – 1.33, 1.33
children (safety) .......................................... 1.2, 1.6, 1.11, 3.12
cigar lighter ........................................................................\
3.21
clock ........................................................................\
.......... 1.68
closing the doors ................................................... 1.10 → 1.13
control instruments ................................................ 1.50 → 1.65
controls .................................................................. 1.46 → 1.49
coolant ........................................................................\
1.54, 4.7
courtesy light ...................................... 3.15 – 3.16, 5.21 – 5.22
courtesy mirrors ................................................................. 3.16
cruise control ................................................ 1.51, 2.23 → 2.29
cruise control-speed limiter.................................... 2.23 → 2.29
customised vehicle settings ............................................... 1.66
customising the vehicle settings ........................................ 1.66
d
dashboard .............................................................. 1.46 → 1.49
daytime running lights ........................................................ 1.71
deadlocking the doors ......................................................... 1.8
dimensions ................................................................ 6.5 → 6.7
dipstick........................................................................\
......... 4.4
display ................................................................... 1.50 → 1.55
doors .............................................................. 1.10 – 1.11, 1.14
doors/tailgate .......................................... 1.8, 1.10 – 1.11, 1.14
driver’s position ..................................................... 1.46 → 1.53
driving ................................ 2.2 – 2.4, 2.6 → 2.14, 2.16 → 2.35