2012 RENAULT MEGANE RS air conditioning

air conditioning ..................................... (up to the end of the DU)
heating and air conditioning system ...................... (current page)
air conditioning ..................................... (up to the end of the DU)
3.11
ENG_UD10081_2
Air conditionné : informations et conseils d’utilisation (X91 - B\
91 - K91 - Renault)
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Air conditioning: information and advice on use
AIR coNDITIoNINg: information and advice on use
Fuel consumption
You will normally notice an increase
in fuel consumption (especially
when driving in town) when the air
conditioning is operating.
For vehicles fitted with manual air
conditioning, switch off the system
when it is not required.
Advice for reducing
consumption and therefore
helping to preserve the
environment:
Drive with the air vents open and
the windows closed.
If the vehicle has been parked in
the sun, open the doors for a few
moments to let the hot air escape
before starting the engine.
Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Service
Booklet for your vehicle for the in -
spection frequency.operating faults
As a general rule, contact your ap-
proved Dealer in the event of an op-
erating fault:
– reduction in de-icing, demist -
ing or air conditioning perform-
ance. This may be caused by the
passenger compartment filter
cartridge becoming clogged;
– no cold air is being produced.
Check that the controls are set
correctly and that the fuses are
sound. Otherwise, switch off the
system.
Advice on use
In some situations, (air conditioning
off, air recirculation activated, venti-
lation speed at zero or low, etc.) you
may notice that condensation starts
to form on the windows and wind -
screen.
If there is condensation, use the
“clear View” function to remove it,
then use the air conditioning in auto-
matic mode to stop it forming again.
If the condensation does not clear,
use the FAST programme.
Do not open the refriger -
ant fluid circuit. The fluid
may damage eyes or skin.
Note
Presence of water under the ve -
hicle. After prolonged use of the air
conditioning system, it is normal for
water to be present under the ve -
hicle. This is caused by condensa -
tion.

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

7.2
FRA_UD19033_8
Index (X95 - B95 - D95 - Renault)
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Jaune NoirNoir texte
AlphAbeticAl index (2/5)
driving position
settings ............................................................ 1.22 → 1.24
e
electric beam height adjustment ........................................ 1.74
electric windows .................................................... 3.12 → 3.14
electronic parking brake .......................................... 2.9 → 2.11
Electronic Stability Program: ESP .........................2.19 → 2.22
emergency brake assist ......................................... 2.19 → 2.22
emergency braking ................................................ 2.19 → 2.22
emergency key ........................................................... 1.2 – 1.3
emergency spare wheel ............................................... 5.2, 5.6
engine oil .......................................................... 1.52, 4.3 → 4.6
engine oil capacity ...................................................... 4.5 – 4.6
engine oil level ........................................................... 4.3 → 4.6
engine start/stop button ............................................. 2.3 → 2.5
environment ....................................................................... 2.15
ESP: Electronic Stability Program .........................2.19 → 2.22
external temperature ......................................................... 1.68
F
faults operating faults ................................................ 5.33 → 5.37
filter air filter ........................................................................... 4.9
diesel filter ...................................................................... 4.9
oil filter .................................................................... 4.6, 4.9
particle filter ................................................................. 1.51
passenger compartment filter ........................................ 4.9
fitting a radio ...................................................................... 5.28
fittings .................................................................... 3.17 → 3.20
fog lights ........................................................................\
.... 5.14
front passenger air bag deactivation ................................. 1.43
front seat driver’s position memory .............................................. 1.20
front seat adjustment .............................................. 1.17 – 1.18front seats
adjustment ..........................1.15, 1.17 – 1.18, 1.22 → 1.24
with electric controls .................................................... 1.19
with manual controls .................................................... 1.17
fuel advice on fuel economy ............................................... 2.12
capacity ........................................................................ 1.78
filling ......................................................... 1.50, 1.78 – 1.79
grade ................................................................. 1.78 – 1.79
fuel economy ......................................................... 2.12 → 2.14
fuel filler cap ........................................................... 1.78 – 1.79
fuel level ........................................................................\
.... 1.54
fuel tank capacity ............................................................. 1.78 – 1.79
fuel tank capacity .................................................... 1.78 – 1.79
fuses ....................................................................... 5.23 – 5.24
G
gear lever ........................................................................\
..... 2.8
glove box ........................................................................\
... 3.19
h
handbrake ................................................................... 1.50, 2.8
hands-free telephone integrated control ............................ 3.36
hazard warning lights signal ................................... 1.70 – 1.71
headlight beam adjustment ............................................... 1.74
headlight flashers .............................................................. 1.70
headlight washer ............................................................... 1.76
headrest .................................................................. 1.15 – 1.16
heating and air conditioning system .................................. 3.11
heating system ........................................................ 3.4 → 3.10
hill start ........................................................................\
...... 2.22
Hill Start Assistance (HSA) ................................................ 2.22
horn ........................................................................\
........... 1.70
horn: flash ............................................................................. 1.70