2015 RENAULT MEGANE HATCHBACK gearbox

2.44
Parking the vehicle
When the vehicle is stopped, move the
lever to position P while keeping your
foot on the brake pedal: the gearbox is
in neutral and the drive wheels are me-
chanically locked by the driveshaft.
Apply the handbrake or, depending
on the vehicle, ensure that the elec-
tronic parking brake is applied.
Special circumstances
– If the road contours and bends
do not allow you to stay in auto-
matic mode (e.g.: in the mountains),
we recommend that you change to
manual mode.
This will prevent the automatic gear-
box from changing gears repeatedly
when climbing, and permit engine
braking on long descents.
– In cold weather, to prevent the
engine from stalling, wait a few mo-
ments before shifting the selector
lever from position P or N and en-
gaging D or R.
Driving in manual mode
With the selector lever in position D,
move the lever to the left. Shifting the
lever repeatedly allows you to change
gears manually:
– To move down through the gears, push the lever backwards;
– To move up through the gears, push the lever forwards.
The gear selected is displayed on the
instrument panel.
Special cases
Under certain driving conditions (e.g.
engine protection, or electronic stabil-
ity program (ESP) operational etc.): the
automatic system may change gear au-
tomatically.
Likewise, to prevent incorrect manoeu-
vres, a gear change may be refused by
the automatic system: in this case the
gear display flashes for a few seconds
as a warning.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (2/3)
In very cold weather, the system
may prevent the gears from being
shifted in manual mode until the
gearbox reaches the right tempera-
ture.
An impact to the under-
side of the vehicle while
manoeuvring (e.g.: strik-
ing a post, raised kerb or
other street furniture) may result in
damage to the vehicle (e.g.: defor-
mation of an axle).
To avoid any risk of accident, have
your vehicle checked by an ap-
proved Dealer.

2.45
When setting off, if the lever is locked
in position P even though you are de-
pressing the brake pedal and pressing
unlocking button 2, the lever can be re-
leased manually. To do this, press the
button by inserting an object into the
hole 10 and simultaneously press un-
locking button 2 located on the lever.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (3/3)
Operating faults
– When driving , if the “Check auto
gearbox” message appears on the
instrument panel, it indicates a fault.
Contact your approved Dealer as
soon as possible.
– When driving , if the message “Auto
gearbox overheating” appears on
the instrument panel, stop the ve-
hicle to allow the gearbox to cool
down.
Contact your approved Dealer as
soon as possible.
– If a vehicle with an automatic
gearbox breaks down, refer to the
information on “Towing” in Section 5.
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5.34
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 (position
N for vehicles fitted with an automatic
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).
Towing 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.
Under 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.
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Do not remove the
RENAULT card from the
reader when the vehicle is
being towed.

7.1
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (1/5)
A
ABS ..............................................................1.57, \
2.24 → 2.27
access to the rear seats .................................................... 1.20
accessories.............................................................\
........... 5.32
accessories socket ............................................................ 3.22
additional methods of restraint .....................1.24 → 1.27, 1.30
side protection ............................................................. 1.29
to the front seat belts .......................................1.24 → 1.27
to the rear seat belts ........................................1.24 → 1.28
adjusting your driving position ....................... 1.14 – 1.15, 1.21
advice on antipollution ...........................................2.15 → 2.18
air bag...........................................................1.24 → 1.30, 1.57
activating the front passenger air bags ........................ 1.50
deactivating the front passenger air bags .................... 1.48
air conditioning ........................................................ 3.4 → 3.11
air vents ...................................................................... 3.2 – 3.3
anti-corrosion check ..............................................6.17 → 6.22
anti-corrosion protection .................................................... 4.16
anti-lock braking system: ABS ...............................2.24 → 2.27
antipollution advice ..............................................................2.1\
5 → 2.18
armrest: front ..................................................................\
............ 3.19
ashtray ................................................................\
............... 3.22
audible and visual signals.................................................. 1.76
automatic gearbox (use) ........................................2.43 → 2.45
automatic gearbox selector lever...........................2.43 → 2.45
B
battery............................................................ 1.58, 4.14 – 4.15 troubleshooting ................................................. 5.28 – 5.29
bonnet..................................................................\
....... 4.2 – 4.3
brake fluid ........................................................................\
.. 4.10
bulbs changing ..........................................................5.15 \
→ 5.23C
catalytic converter.....................................................\
2.9 – 2.10
central door locking ........................................ 1.8, 1.11
→ 1.13
changing a bulb .....................................................5.15 → 5.23
changing a wheel.................................................... 5.10 – 5.11
changing gear ............................................... 2.11, 2.43 → 2.45
child restraint/seat .............................1.31 – 1.32, 1.34 → 1.50
child safety.........1.2, 1.6, 1.10, 1.31 – 1.32, 1.34 → 1.50, 3.12
child seats..........................................1.31 – 1.32, 1.3\
4 → 1.47
children ........................................ 1.9 – 1.10, 1.31 – 1.32, 1.32
children (safety) .......................................... 1.2, 1.6, 1.10, 3.12
cigar lighter ........................................................................\
3.22
cleaning: inside the vehicle .............................................. 4.18 – 4.19
clock ..................................................................\
................ 1.74
closing the doors .....................................................1.9 → 1.12
control instruments ................................................1.56 → 1.63
controls ...............................................................\
...1.52 → 1.55
coolant ................................................................\
............... 1.60
courtesy light ...................................... 3.16 – 3.17, 5.24 – 5.25
courtesy mirrors ................................................................. 3.15
cruise control ................................................1.57, 2.30 → 2.36
cruise control-speed limiter....................................2.30 → 2.36
customised vehicle settings .............................................. 1.73
customising the vehicle settings .............................. 1.69, 1.73
D
dashboard..............................................................1\
.52 → 1.55
daytime running lights...................................1.77, 5.15 → 5.17
deadlocking the doors ......................................................... 1.8
dimensions .............................................................\
...6.5 → 6.7
dipstick................................................................\
................. 4.5
display ................................................................\
...1.56 → 1.61
doors................................................................ 1.9 – 1.10, 1.13
doors/tailgate ................................................... 1.8 – 1.10, 1.13
driver’s position .....................................................1.52 →
1.59