2015 RENAULT MEGANE HATCHBACK ignition

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WARNING LIGHTS (2/4)
A
xAnti-lock braking warning
light
This lights up when the ignition is
switched on and goes out after a few
seconds.
If it does not go out after the ignition is
switched on, or lights up when driving,
there is a fault with the ABS. Braking
will then be as normal, without the ABS.
Contact an approved Dealer as soon as
possible.
ÄToxic Fume Filter System
Warning Light
This lights up when the ignition is
switched on and goes out when the
engine is started.
– If it lights up continuously, consult your approved Dealer as soon as
possible;
– if it flashes, reduce the engine speed until the light stops flashing. Contact
your approved Dealer as soon as
possible.
Refer to the information on
“Antipollution, fuel economy and driv-
ing” in Section 2.
©Warning light
This lights up when the ignition
is switched on and goes out as soon as
the engine is started. It can light up in
conjunction with other indicator lights
and/or messages on the instrument
panel.
It means you should drive very care-
fully to an authorised dealer as soon
as possible. If you fail to follow this rec-
ommendation, you risk damaging your
vehicle.
åAir bag warning light
This comes on when the igni-
tion is switched on and goes out after a
few seconds.
If it does not light up when the ignition
is switched on, or comes on when the
engine is running, there is a fault in the
system.
Contact your approved Dealer as soon
as possible.
ÉPreheating warning light
(diesel version)
This should come on when the igni-
tion is switched on. It indicates that the
heater plugs are in operation. This goes
out as soon as the engine starts.
ÎSpeed limiter and cruise
control warning light
See the information on the “Speed lim-
iter” and “Cruise control” in Section 2.
\[Gear change indicator
This lights up to advise
you to change to a higher gear (up
arrow) or lower gear (down arrow). The presence and operation of the warning lights DEPEND ON THE EQUIPMENT\
AND COUNTRY.

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WARNING LIGHTS (3/4)
A
ÀOil pressure warning light
If it comes on when you are
driving accompanied by the
®
warning light and a beep, it is essen-
tial to stop and switch off the ignition.
Check the oil level (refer to the informa-
tion on “Engine oil level” in Section 4).
If the level is normal, the light has come
on for another reason: contact an au-
thorised dealer.
DBrake circuit fault warning
light
If it comes on during braking and is ac-
companied by the
® warning light
and a beep, it indicates that the fluid
level in the circuit is low or that there is
a braking system fault. Stop as soon as
traffic conditions allow and contact an
approved Dealer.
®STOP light
This lights up when the ignition
is switched on and goes out as soon as
the engine is started. It comes on with
other warning lights and/or messages,
and is accompanied by a beep.
It requires you to stop immediately, for
your own safety, as soon as traffic con-
ditions allow. Switch off the engine and
do not restart it.
Contact an approved Dealer.
ÔEngine coolant temperature
warning light
This lights up when the ignition is
switched on and goes out when the
engine is started. If it comes on when
you are driving accompanied by the
® warning light and a beep, it is
essential to stop and switch off the ig-
nition.
Check the coolant level (refer to the in-
formation on “Levels” in Section 4). If
the level is correct, the light has come
on for another reason; consult an ap-
proved dealer.
The presence and operation of the warning lights DEPEND ON THE EQUIPMENT\
AND COUNTRY.

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Instrument panel in miles
(option to switch to km/h)
– With the ignition off, press one of the buttons 9 or 10 at the end of stalk 2
and start button 8;
– the speedometer unit indicator flashes for approximately ten sec-
onds, then the new unit is displayed:
release button 9 or 10 when the unit
stops flashing.
To return to the previous mode, repeat
the same operation.
Note: once the battery is switched off,
the trip computer and warning system
automatically returns to the original unit
of measurement.
DISPLAYS AND INDICATORS (2/2)
9
10
2
2
8
Speedometer 7 (mph or km/h)
Overspeed buzzer
Depending on the vehicle and country,
a buzzer sounds for approximately 10
seconds every 40 seconds, as long as
the vehicle is travelling in excess of 72
mph (120 km/h).
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ON-BOARD COMPUTER: trip settings (3/6)
The display of information shown below DEPENDS ON THE VEHICLE EQUIPMENT \
AND COUNTRY.
Examples of selectionsInterpreting the display selected
On-board computer with mileage-
before-service message
c) Mileage before service or oil change.Mileage before service
With the ignition switched on, and the engine not running
and the selected display is “Mileage before service”, press
button 2 or 3 for about 5 seconds to display the mileage before
service (distance or time to the next service). When the range
approaches its limit, there are several possible scenarios:
– distance/time remaining less than 900 miles (1,500 km) or
one month : the message “Service due in” is displayed ac-
companied by the nearest term (distance or time);
– distance equal to 0 miles or service date reached: the
message “service vehicle” is displayed accompanied by the
© warning light.
The vehicle requires a service as soon as possible.
SERVICE
INTERVALS
Service in
30 000 Kms / 12 mo.
Service due in
300 Kms / 24 days
Service required
Resetting: to reset the distance before service, press and hold button 2 or 3 for approximately 10 seconds until the display
shows the service mileage without flashing.
NB: if a service is performed without changing the engine oil, only the mi\
leage before the next service should be reset. In the
event of an oil change, both the distance before the next service and th\
e next oil change should be reset.

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ON-BOARD COMPUTER: trip settings (4/6)
The display of information shown below DEPENDS ON THE VEHICLE EQUIPMENT \
AND COUNTRY.
Examples of selectionsInterpreting the display selected
On-board computer with distance before
next service message (cntd.)
c) Mileage before service or oil change.Mileage before service
With the ignition switched on and the engine not running ,
and the selected display is “Mileage before service”, press
button 2 or 3 for about 5 seconds to display the mileage before
the next service, then briefly press button 2 or 3 to view the
mileage before the next oil change (distance or time remaining
before the next service). When the range approaches its limit,
there are several possible scenarios:
– distance/time remaining less than 900 miles (1,500 km) or
one month : the message “Service due in” is displayed ac-
companied by the nearest term (distance or time);
– range equal to 0 km/miles or service date reached: the
message “service vehicle” is displayed accompanied by the
© warning light.
The vehicle requires an oil change as soon as possible.
SERVICE
INTERVALS
Oil change in
30 000 Kms / 24 mo.
Service due in
300 Kms / 24 days
Service required
Depending on the vehicle, the mileage before an oil change varies accord\
ing to the driving style (frequent driving at low speed ,
door-to-door journeys, extensive use at idling speed, towing a trailer, etc.). The distance remaining until the next oil change can
therefore decrease more quickly in some cases than the actual distance t\
ravelled.
Resetting: to reset the mileage before the next service, press and hold button 2 or 3 for approximately 10 seconds until the
display shows the mileage before service without flashing.
NB: if a service is performed without changing the engine oil, only the mi\
leage before the next service should be reset. In the
event of an oil change, both the distance before the next service and th\
e next oil change should be reset.

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TRIP COMPUTER AND WARNING SYSTEM: information messages
Examples of messagesInterpreting the display selected
«Battery low start engine» Indicates that the vehicle must be started to recharge the battery (eg.\
after the engine has been
switched off for some time whilst listening to the radio).
«Please remove keycard» Request to remove the RENAULT card from the reader when you leave the vehicle.
«Checking control functions» Displayed with the ignition on when the vehicle is running self-diagnost\
ics.
«Traction control off» Indicates that you have deactivated the traction control function.
«Turn steering
wheel + START» Turn the steering wheel slightly whilst pressing the vehicle start button\
to unlock the steering
column.
«Auto Stop» Indicates that the engine is on standby (related to the Stop and Start \
function – please see the in-
formation on “Stop and Start function” in Section 2).
«Steering wheel not locked» Indicates that the steering column has not been locked.
«Stop vehicle» Indicates an electronic parking brake fault. Apply the electronic parking brake manually and ensure
that the vehicle is immobilised using a chock.
These can help in the vehicle starting phase, or give information about \
a selection or a driving status.
Examples of information messages are given in the following pages.

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Folding door mirrors
The door mirrors automatically fold in
when the vehicle is locked (switch 2 in
position B). In this case, they will fold
out when the ignition is next switched
on.
In any case, you can make the door
mirrors fold in (switch 2 in position C) or
fold out (switch 2 in position A).
Automatic mode is then deactivated. To
reactivate it, position switch 2 to B.
REAR VIEW MIRRORS
Door mirrors
Adjustment
Select the door mirror using switch 3,
then use button 1 to adjust it to the de-
sired position.
Heated door mirrors
Mirror de-icing is carried out at the
same time as rear screen de-icing.
The driver’s door mirror
may have two clearly de-
fined zones. Zone E shows
what can normally be seen
in an ordinary rear view mirror.
Zone D increases rear side visibility.
The objects in zone D look much
further away than they really are.
Interior rear view mirror
Its position can be adjusted.
Rear view mirror with lever 4
When driving at night, to avoid being
dazzled by the headlights of the vehicle
behind, depress the little lever located
behind rear view mirror 4.
Rear view mirror without lever 4
The rear view mirror darkens automati-
cally at night if you are being followed
by a vehicle with its lights on.
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2
A
C
B
4
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Vehicle fitted with front
windscreen wiper rain sensor
A park
B automatic wiper function.
When this position is selected, the
system detects water on the wind-
screen and triggers the wipers at a
suitable wiping speed. It is possi-
ble to change the triggering thresh-
old and the time sweeps by turning
ring 2:
– E: minimum sensitivity
– F: maximum sensitivity
note: in foggy weather or during
snowfalls, the wiping is not automati-
cally triggered and remains under
the driver’s control.
C normal wiping speed
D fast wiping speed
Special note
When driving the vehicle, the wiping
speed slows down whenever the ve-
hicle stops. For example, fast wiping
speed will slow to normal wiping speed.
As soon as the vehicle moves off,
wiping will return to the speed originally
selected.
If stalk
1 is operated, it overrides and
cancels the automatic function.
Vehicle fitted with intermittent
windscreen wipers
A park
B intermittent wiping
The wipers will pause for several
seconds between sweeps. It is
possible to change the time be-
tween sweeps by turning ring 2.
C normal wiping speed
D fast wiping speed
WINDSCREEN WASH/WIPE (1/2)
1
1
A
B
C
D
E
F
2
For all vehicles, position C can be
accessed with the ignition on and
positions B and D can only be ac-
cessed with the engine running.