2015 RENAULT MEGANE COUPE CABRIOLET power steering

1.1
Section 1: Getting to know your vehicle
RENAULT card: General information, use, deadlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.9
Automatic locking when driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.14
Headrests - Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.15
Seat belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.20
Additional methods of restraint: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.23to the front seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.23
in addition to the rear seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . 1.27
side protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.28
if the vehicle overturns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.30
Child safety: general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.31 choosing a child seat mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . 1.34
fitting a child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.36
deactivating, activating the front passenger airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.40
Rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.43
Driving position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.44
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.48 on-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.53
Steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.64
Power-assisted steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.64 vehicle settings customisation menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . 1.65
Clock and exterior temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.66
Audible and visual signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.67
Exterior lighting and signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.68
Headlight adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.71
Windscreen washer, wiper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.72
Fuel tank (filling with fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.74

1.63
TRIP COMPUTER AND WARNING SYSTEM: warning message
These appear with the ® warning light and require you to stop immediately, for your own safety, as soon as traffic
conditions allow. Stop your engine and do not restart it. Contact an approved Dealer.
Examples of warning messages are given in the following pages. Note: the messages appear on the display either individually
or alternately (when there are several messages to be displayed), and \
may be accompanied by a warning light and/or a beep.
Examples of messages Interpreting the display selected
« Engine failure hazard » Indicates engine overheating, or an injection or engine oil pressure fau\
lt.
“Power steering fault” or
“Risk of steering locking” Indicates a fault in the steering.
« Parking brake fault » Indicates an electronic parking brake fault. Apply the electronic parking brake manually
and ensure that the vehicle is immobilised using a chock.
« Battery charging fault » Indicates a fault in the vehicle battery charging circuit (alternator e\
tc.).
« Puncture » Indicates a puncture on the tyre displayed on the instrument panel.

1.64
Operating faults
The steering may become stiff when
driving or when the steering wheel is
turned repeatedly. This is due to the
power assistance overheating. In this
case, it must be allowed to cool down.Power-assisted steering
Variable power-assisted steering
The variable power-assisted steering
system is equipped with an electronic
control system which alters the level of
assistance to suit the vehicle speed.
Steering is made easier during parking
manoeuvres (for added comfort) whilst
the force needed to steer increases
progressively as the speed rises (for
enhanced safety at high speeds).
STEERING WHEEL/POWER-ASSISTED STEERING
Height and reach adjustment
Pull lever 1 and move the steering
wheel to the required position.
Then, push the lever back fully, beyond
the point of resistance to lock the steer-
ing wheel.
Make sure that the steering wheel is
correctly locked.
For safety reasons, only
adjust the steering wheel
when the vehicle is station-
ary.
Never leave the steering wheel at
full lock while stationary.
1
Never switch off the igni-
tion when travelling down-
hill, and avoid doing so in
normal driving (assistance
is not provided).
With the engine switched off, or if
there is a system fault, it is still pos-
sible to turn the steering wheel. The
force required will be greater.

2.25
DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS (2/4)
Electronic stability control
ESC with understeer control
and traction control
Electronic stability control ESC
This system helps you to keep control
of the vehicle in critical driving condi-
tions (avoiding an obstacle, loss of grip
on a bend, etc.).
Operating principle
A sensor in the steering wheel detects
the direction selected by the driver.
Other sensors throughout the vehicle
measure the actual direction.
The system compares driver input to
the actual trajectory of the vehicle and
corrects the trajectory if necessary by
controlling the braking of certain wheels
and/or engine power. In the event that
the system is engaged, indicator light
 flashes on the instrument panel.Understeer control
This system optimises the action of the
ESC in the case of pronounced under-
steer (loss of front axle road holding).
Traction control
This system helps to limit wheelspin of
the drive wheels and to control the ve-
hicle when pulling away accelerating or
decelerating.
Operating principle
Using the wheel sensors, the system
measures and compares the speed of
the drive wheels at all times and slows
down their over-rotation. If a wheel is
starting to slip, the system brakes au-
tomatically until the drive supplied be-
comes compatible with the level of grip
under the wheel again.
The system also adjusts the engine
speed to the grip available under the
wheels, independently of the pressure
exerted on the accelerator pedal. Operating faults
When the system detects an operat-
ing fault the message “Check ESC” and
warning light
© appear on the in-
strument panel.
In this case, the ESC and traction
control system are deactivated. Consult
an authorised dealer.

7.4
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (4/5)
navigation system .............................................................. 3.30
O
oil change ................................................................. 4.4 → 4.8
opening the doors ................................................... 1.9 → 1.13
operating faults ................................1.48 → 1.50, 5.31 → 5.36
P
paintwork maintenance ..................................................... 4.15 – 4.16
parking distance control........................................ 2.35 → 2.38
power-assisted steering.................................................\
.... 1.64
pretensioners ..........................................................\
........... 1.23
protective measures if the vehicle overturns ..................... 1.30
puncture.................................................... 5.2, 5.8, 5.10 – 5.11
R
radio...................................................................\
................ 3.30
range with fuel ................................................................... 1.56
rear screen de-icing/demisting ................................. 3.11, 3.15
rear view mirrors ................................................................ 1.43
RENAULT ANTI-INTRUDER DEVICE (RAID) ................... 1.14
RENAULT card battery ................................................................\
.......... 5.26
use ....................................................................\
.. 1.2 → 1.8
RENAULT card battery ...................................................... 5.26
replacement parts ................................................................ 6.8
retractable glass roof operating faults ..................................................... 3.6 – 3.7
operation ............................................................. 3.2 → 3.5
reverse gear selecting ..................................................2.11, 2.39 → 2.41
reversing sensor ................................................... 2.35 → 2.38
roof bars ........................................................................\
.... 3.27
running in ........................................................................\
..... 2.2 S
seat belt pretensioners ......................................... 1.23
→ 1.26
front seat belt .................................................. 1.23 → 1.26
seat belts ................................. 1.20 → 1.26, 1.28 – 1.29, 1.49
see-me-home lighting ............................................... 1.69, 1.71
service sheets......................................................... 6.9 → 6.14
side indicator lights changing bulbs ............................................................. 5.19
side protection devices ...................................................... 1.28
signals and lights .................................................. 1.68 → 1.71
special features of diesel versions.....................................\
2.10
special features of petrol vehicles ....................................... 2.9
speed limiter ................................................ 1.49, 2.28 → 2.30
starting the engine .................................................... 2.3 → 2.8
steering wheel adjustment .............................................................\
...... 1.64
Stop & Start .............................................................. 2.6 → 2.8
Stop & Start function................................................. 2.6 → 2.8
stopping the engine .................................................. 2.3 → 2.5
storage compartment.............................................. 3.22 – 3.23
storage compartments ................................... 3.22 – 3.23, 3.26
sun visor ........................................................................\
.... 3.21
switching on the vehicle ignition .......................................... 2.4
T
tailgate .................................................................... 3.25 – 3.26
tanks and reservoirs brake fluid .................................................................... 4.10
coolant ................................................................\
........... 4.9
tanks and reservoirs: windscreen washer ...................................................... 4.11
technical specifications ............................. 6.3 → 6.5, 6.7 – 6.8
telephone ..............................................................\
............. 3.30
temperature regulation ......................................... 3.12 → 3.16
tool kit ........................................................................\
.......... 5.8