2012 RENAULT MEGANE RS driving position

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Sommaire 1 (X95 - B95 - D95 - Renault)
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Section 1: Getting to know your vehicle
RENAULT cards: general information, use, deadlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.10
Automatic locking when driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.14
Headrests/Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.15
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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Additional methods of restraint: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.25
to the front seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.25
to the rear seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.29
side protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.30
Child safety: general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.32
choosing a child seat mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.35
fitting the child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.37
deactivating/activating the front passenger air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.43
Driver’s position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.46
Control instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.50
trip computer and warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.56
vehicle settings customisation menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.66
Steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.67
Power-assisted steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.67
Clock and exterior temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.68
Rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.69
Audible and visual signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70
Exterior lighting and signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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Headlight beam adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.74
Wash/Wipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75
Fuel tank (filling with fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.78

headrest................................................ (up to the end of the DU)
front seats adjustment ...................................... (up to the end of the DU)
adjusting your driving position .............. (up to the end of the DU)
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ENG_UD18801_8
Appuis-tête avant (B74 - K74 - X81 - J81 - X91 - B91 - K91 - D91 - X\
95 - B95 - D95 - J95 - R95 - Renault)
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Headrests - Seats
fRONT HEAdREsTs
To raise the headrest
Pull the headrest upwards to the de -
sired height.
To lower the headrest
Press button 2 and guide the headrest
down to the desired height.
To adjust the angle of the
headrest
Depending on the vehicle, tilt section A
towards or away from you to the re -
quired position.
To remove the headrest
Raise the headrest to its highest po -
sition (tilt the seatback backwards if
necessary). Press button 1 and lift the
headrest to release it.
To refit the headrest
Pull out the headrest rods 3 as far as
possible by pulling from the top. Take
care to ensure they are clean and cor-
rectly aligned and, if there are any prob-
lems, check that the notches are facing
forwards.
Insert the headrest rods into the holes
(tilt the seatback backwards if neces -
sary).
Lower the headrest until it locks, press
button 1 and lower the headrest as far
as possible.
Check that each headrest rod 3 is se -
curely locked in the seatback by trying
to pull them up or push them down.
The headrest is an impor -
tant safety component:
ensure that it is in place and
in the correct position. The
distance between your head and the
headrest and the distance between
the head and section A should be
as small as possible.
2
3
A1
The three upper positions can
be manipulated without pressing
button 2. However, it is preferable to
press this button to lower the head-
rest.

headrest................................................ (up to the end of the DU)
adjusting your driving position .............. (up to the end of the DU)
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ENG_UD18911_2
Appuis-tête arrière (X95 - B95 - D95 - Renault)
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REAR HEAdREsTs
position for use
Raise or lower the headrest while pull -
ing it towards the front of the vehicle.
To remove the headrest
Press tabs A of rods 1 and 2 simultane -
ously and remove the headrest.
Note: on the three door version, first
lower the bench seatback (refer to the
information on the “Rear seat functions”
in Section 3).
To refit the headrest
Insert the headrest rods into the
sleeves, and lower the headrest to the
first notch.
storage position
Lower the headrest as far as possi -
ble, then press tab 2 and lower it com-
pletely.
When the headrest is set at the
lowest position (position B ) this is
for storage only: it should not be in
this position when a seat is occupied.
B
1
2
A
The headrest is a safety
component. Ensure that it is
fitted and in the correct po-
sition: the top of your head
should be in line with the top of the
headrest.

front seatswith electric controls ........................................ (current page)
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ENG_UD18878_3
Sièges avant à à commandes électriques (X95 - B95 - D95 - R\
enault)
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Switch 3 is used for adjusting the seat-
back and switch 4 is used for adjusting
the seat squab.
On equipped vehicles, buttons 1 are
used to store the chosen driving posi -
tion (refer to the following page).
Adjusting the seat squab:– To move the seat forwards or back
Move switch 4 forwards or back -
wards.
– To raise or lower the seat base
Move the switch 4 upwards or down -
wards.
Adjusting the lumbar support
on the driver’s seat:
Lower handle 5 to increase the support
and lift to decrease it.
For safety reasons, carry
out any adjustments when
the vehicle is not being
driven.
We would advise you not
to recline the seatbacks too
far to ensure that the effec-
tiveness of the seat belts is
not reduced.
Nothing should be placed on the
floor (area in front of driver) as such
objects may slide under the pedal
during braking manoeuvres, thus
obstructing its use.
Adjusting the seatback:To tilt the seatback , move the top of
switch 3 forwards or backwards.
Heated seats(depending on vehicle)
With the engine running, turn control 2
to either position 1, 2 or 3 (depending
on the temperature required). An in -
dicator light on the instrument panel
lights up once the front seat heating
system is operating.
The system, which has a thermostat,
decides whether or not the heating is
needed, according to the position se -
lected.
fRONT sEATs WITH ELEcTRIc cONTROL
2
4
3
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storing the driver’s seat position ...........(up to the end of the DU)
front seat driver’s position memory ................. (up to the end of the DU)
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ENG_UD18876_1
Siège avant à commande électrique avec mémorisation (B95 - \
D95 - K95 - Renault)
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fRONT sEATs WITH ELEcTRIc cONTROL WITH sTORAgE Of sETTINgs
It is possible to store three driving po-
sitions.
A driving position includes the settings
for the seat base and seatback of the
driver’s seat.
The system operates:
– with the “hands-free” card de -
tected or, depending on the vehicle,
RENAULT card in the card reader;
– when the driver’s door is opened.
storing your driving position
– Adjust the seat using switches 4
and 5 (see previous page);
– press one of buttons 1, 2 or 3 until a
beep is heard: the driving position is
stored;
– to store other driving positions repeat
this procedure with the other but -
tons.
Recalling a stored driving
position
With the vehicle stationary , briefly
press button 1, 2 or 3 depending on the
required stored driving position.
Note: recall of the stored driving po -
sition is interrupted if one of the seat
adjustment buttons is pressed during
recall.
When driving, it is not possible to
recall a driving position.
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4
5
We would advise you not
to recline the seatbacks too
far to ensure that the effec-
tiveness of the seat belts is
not reduced.
Nothing should be placed on the
floor (area in front of driver) as such
objects may slide under the pedal
during braking manoeuvres, thus
obstructing its use.
For safety reasons, carry
out any adjustments when
the vehicle is not being
driven.

seat belts .............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
driving position settings ........................................... (up to the end of the DU)
adjusting your driving position ............................... (current page)
front seats adjustment ...................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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ENG_UD17353_5
Ceintures de sécurité (X95 - B95 - D95 - Renault)
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Jaune NoirNoir texte
Always wear your seat belt when trav-
elling in your vehicle. You must also
comply with the legislation of the par -
ticular country you are in.
Seat belts
I n c o r r e c t l y a d j u s t e d o r
twisted seat belts may
cause injuries in the event
of an accident.
Use one seat belt per person,
whether child or adult.
Even pregnant women should wear
a seat belt. In this case, ensure that
the lap belt is not exerting too much
pressure on the abdomen, but do
not allow any slack.
Before starting, first adjust your driv-
ing position, then ask all occupants
to adjust their seat belts to ensure
optimum protection.
Adjusting your driving
position
– s it well back in your seat (having
first removed your coat or jacket).
This is essential to ensure your back
is positioned correctly;
– adjust the distance between the
seat and the pedals. Your seat
should be as far back as possible
while still allowing you to depress
the clutch pedal fully. The seatback
should be adjusted so that your arms
are slightly bent when you hold the
steering wheel;
– adjust the position of your head -
rest. For maximum safety, your head
must be as close as possible to the
headrest;
– adjust the height of the seat. This
adjustment allows you to select the
seat position which offers you the
best possible view;
– adjust the position of the steering
wheel.
Adjusting the seat belts
Sit with your back firmly against the
seatback.
Shoulder strap 1 should be as close as
possible to the base of the neck but not
on it.
Lap belt 2 should be worn flat over the
thighs and against the pelvis.
The belt should be worn so that it is
as close as possible to your body, i.e.:
avoid wearing heavy clothing or keep -
ing bulky objects under the belts, etc.
sEAT BELTs (1/3)
1
2
Make sure that the rear bench seat
is locked in position correctly so that
the rear seat belts will operate ef -
ficiently. Refer to Section 3 “Rear
bench seat: functions”.

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Ceintures de sécurité (X95 - B95 - D95 - Renault)
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sEAT BELTs (3/3)
The following information applies to the vehicle’s front and rear seat belts.
– No modification may be made to the component parts of the restraint
system (belts and seats and their mountings) fitted originally. For spe-
cial operations (e.g. fitting child seats) contact an approved Dealer.
– Do not use devices which allow any slack in the belts (e.g. clothes
pegs, clips, etc.): a seat belt which is worn too loosely may cause injury in the
event of an accident.
– Never wear the shoulder strap under your arm or behind your back.
– Never use the same belt for more than one person and never hold a baby or
child on your lap with your seat belt around them.
– The belt should never be twisted.
– Following an accident, have the seat belts checked and replaced if necessary.
Always replace your seat belts as soon as they show any signs of wear.
– Make sure that the buckle is inserted into the appropriate catch.
– Ensure that no objects are placed in the area around the seat belt catch as
they could prevent it from being properly secured.
– When putting back the rear bench seat, take care that the seat belts are cor-
rectly positioned so that they can be used properly.
UnfasteningPress button 6 and the seat belt will be
rewound by the inertia reel. Guide the
belt.
Note: when driving, if a rear seat belt
is unbuckled, the message “Rear seat
belt unbuckled” appears on the instru -
ment panel.
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Dispositifs complémentaires aux ceintures avant (X95 - B95 - D95 - R\
enault)
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mETHOds Of REsTRAINT IN AddITION TO THE fRONT sEAT BELTs (4/4)
Warnings concerning the driver’s air bag
– Do not modify the steering wheel or the steering wheel boss.
– Do not cover the steering wheel boss under any circumstances.
– Do not attach any objects (badge, logo, clock, telephone holder, etc.) to the steering wheel boss.
– The steering wheel must not be removed (except by qualified personnel from our Network).
– When driving, do not sit too close to the steering wheel. Sit with your arms slightly bent (see the information on “Adjusting
your driving position” in Section 1). This will allow sufficient space for the air bag to deploy correctly and be fully effective.
Warnings concerning the passenger air bag
– Do not attach or glue any objects (badge, logo, clock, telephone holder, etc.) to the dashboard on or near the air bag.
– Do not place anything between the dashboard and the passenger (pet, umbrella, walking stick, parcels, etc.).
– The passenger must not put his or her feet on the dashboard or seat as there is a risk that serious injuries may occur. In
general, parts of the body should be kept away from the dashboard (knee\
s, hands, head, etc.).
– The devices in addition to the front passenger seat belt should be reactivated as soon as a child seat is removed, to ensure
the protection of the passenger in the event of an impact.
A REAR-f AcINg cHILd sEAT mUsT NOT BE fITTEd TO THE fRONT p AssENgER sEAT UNLEss
THE AddITIONAL REsTRAINT sYsTEms, I.E. THE p AssENgER AIR BAg, ARE dEAcTIvATEd.
(refer to the information on “Child safety: deactivating/activating \
the front passenger air bag” in Section 1)
Warnings concerning the anti-submarining air bag
Do not let a child under the age of 12 sit in this seat. When triggered, the anti-submarining air bag may project objects left on
the seat base with a great deal of force.
Risk of serious injury.
All of the warnings below are given so that the air bag is not obstructed in any way when it is inflated and also to prevent
the risk of serious injuries caused by items which may be dislodged when\
the air bag inflates.