2016 RENAULT MEGANE COUPE air conditioning

3.8
The displayed temperature values
show a comfort level.
When starting the engine, in-
creasing or decreasing the value
displayed will not allow the com-
fort level to be reached any more
quickly. The system will always op-
timise the temperature increase or
decrease (the ventilation system
does not start instantly at maximum
speed: it gradually increases). This
may take several minutes.
Generally speaking, unless there is
a particular reason not to, the dash-
board air vents should remain open.
You are recommended to use automatic mode by selecting one of the auto-
matic programmes AUTO, SOFT or FAST.
In automatic mode (indicator light for button 3 on), all heating and air conditioning
functions are controlled by the system.
You can also change the system selection. In this case, the indicator lig\
ht on the
button 3 will go out and the changed function, which is no longer controlled by \
the
system, will be shown on the display 12.
To return to automatic mode, press one of the AUTO, SOFT or FAST programmes.
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL (3/5)
Switching air conditioning on
or off
In automatic mode, the system switches
the air conditioning system on or off,
depending on the climate conditions.
Press switch 8 to switch off the air
conditioning; the integrated indicator
comes on and “A/C OFF” is shown on
display 12.
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3.11
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 Document
for your vehicle for the inspection
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 per-
formance. 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 vehi-
cle. This is caused by condensation.

7.1
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (1/5)
A
ABS ..............................................................1.59, \
2.24 → 2.27
access to the rear seats .................................................... 1.21
accessories.............................................................\
........... 5.32
accessories socket ............................................................ 3.23
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 ...........................................2.15 → 2.18
air bag...........................................................1.25 → 1.31, 1.59
activating the front passenger air bags ........................ 1.52
deactivating the front passenger air bags .................... 1.50
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 ..................................................................\
............ 3.20
ashtray ................................................................\
............... 3.23
audible and visual signals.................................................. 1.77
automatic gearbox (use) ........................................2.43 → 2.45
automatic gearbox selector lever...........................2.43 → 2.45
B
battery............................................................ 1.60, 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 ........................................1.9, 1.12
→ 1.14
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 .............................1.33 – 1.34, 1.36 → 1.52
child safety......... 1.2, 1.7, 1.11, 1.33 – 1.34, 1.36 → 1.52, 3.12
child seats..........................................1.33 – 1.34, 1.3\
6 → 1.49
children ...................................... 1.10 – 1.11, 1.33 – 1.34, 1.34
children (safety) .......................................... 1.2, 1.7, 1.11, 3.12
cigar lighter ........................................................................\
3.23
cleaning: inside the vehicle .............................................. 4.18 – 4.19
clock ..................................................................\
................ 1.76
closing the doors ...................................................1.10 → 1.13
control instruments ................................................1.58 → 1.65
controls ...............................................................\
...1.54 → 1.57
coolant ................................................................\
............... 1.62
courtesy light ...................................... 3.17 – 3.18, 5.24 – 5.25
courtesy mirrors ................................................................. 3.16
cruise control ................................................1.59, 2.30 → 2.36
cruise control-speed limiter....................................2.30 → 2.36
customised vehicle settings .............................................. 1.75
customising the vehicle settings .............................. 1.71, 1.75
D
dashboard..............................................................1\
.54 → 1.57
daytime running lights...................................1.78, 5.15 → 5.17
deadlocking the doors ......................................................... 1.9
dimensions .............................................................\
...6.5 → 6.7
dipstick................................................................\
................. 4.5
display ................................................................\
...1.58 → 1.63
doors.............................................................. 1.10 – 1.11, 1.14
doors/tailgate ................................................... 1.9 – 1.11, 1.14
driver’s position .....................................................1.54 →
1.61

7.2
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (2/5)
driving ........ 2.2 → 2.5, 2.9 → 2.17, 2.20 → 2.27, 2.30 → 2.40,
2.43 → 2.45
driving position settings ............................................................1.2\
2 → 1.24
driving recommendations ......................................2.15 → 2.17
E
electric beam height adjustment ........................................ 1.82
electric windows ....................................................3.12 → 3.15
electronic parking brake ........................................2.12 → 2.14
electronic stability control: ESC .............................2.24 → 2.27
emergency brake assist.........................................2.24 → 2.27
emergency braking ................................................2.24 → 2.27
emergency key ........................................................... 1.2 – 1.3
emergency spare wheel ...................................................... 5.2
engine coolant ..................................................................... 4.9
engine oil ..........................................................1.60, 4.4 → 4.8
engine oil capacity .....................................................4.6 → 4.8
engine oil level ...........................................................4.4 → 4.8
engine standby ..........................................................2.6 → 2.8
engine start/stop button .............................................2.3 → 2.5
environment ............................................................\
........... 2.19
ESC: electronic stability control .............................2.24 → 2.27
external temperature ......................................................... 1.76
F
faults operating faults ................................................5.36 → 5.41
filter air filter ........................................................................\
. 4.11
diesel filter .................................................................... 4.11
oil filter ........................................................ 4.6 → 4.8, 4.11
passenger compartment filter ...................................... 4.11
fitting a radio ...................................................................... 5.31
fittings ...............................................................\
.....3.19 → 3.22
fog lights ................................................................5.15 → 5.17front passenger air bag deactivation ................................. 1.50
front seat driver’s position memory .............................................. 1.20
front seat adjustment .............................................. 1.17 – 1.18
front 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 ...................................2.15 → 2.17
capacity ...............................................................\
......... 1.89
consumption .......................1.61, 1.66 – 1.67, 2.15 → 2.17
filling ........................................................1.61, 1.89 → 1.91
grade ................................................................1.\
89 → 1.91
fuel consumption ......................1.61, 1.66 – 1.67, 2.15 → 2.17
fuel economy .........................................................2.15 → 2.17
fuel filler cap ..........................................................1.89 → 1.91
fuel level ........................................................................\
.... 1.62
fuel tank capacity ............................................................1.8\
9 → 1.91
fuel tank capacity ...................................................1.89 → 1.91
fuses .......................................................................

5.26 – 5.27
G
gear lever..............................................................\
............. 2.11
glove box ........................................................................\
... 3.21
H
handbrake...............................................................\
.. 1.58, 2.11
hands-free telephone integrated control ............................ 3.37
hazard warning lights signal ................................... 1.77 – 1.78
headlight beam adjustment ............................................... 1.82
headlight flashers .............................................................. 1.77
headlight washer ............................................................... 1.87
headrest................................................................\
.. 1.15 – 1.16
heating and air conditioning system .................................. 3.11