2016 RENAULT MEGANE COUPE Owners Manual

3.25
When refitting the seat-
back, make sure it is cor-
rectly locked in place.
If seat covers are fitted,
make sure these do not prevent the
seatback latch from locking in.
Make sure that the seat belts are
positioned correctly.
Reposition the headrests.
The seat and the seatback may be
folded away to allow bulky objects to be
carried.
To fold away the seat base
Tilt seat base B against the front seats.
To fold down the seatback
After folding the seat base down,
remove the rear headrests (refer to the
section on “rear headrests”) then press
button 1 and lower the seatback(s) C.
In all situations, remove the rear
headrests (refer to the informa-
tion on the “Rear headrests” in
Section 1).
For safety reasons, carry
out any adjustments when
the vehicle is not being
driven.
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CB
REAR BENCH SEAT functions (2/2)
When moving the rear
bench seat, ensure that
nothing obstructs the an-
chorage points (part of the
body, a pet, gravel, cloth, toys, etc.).

3.26
TAILGATE
To open
Press button 1 and lift the tailgate.
To close
Pull down the tailgate using handle 2
inside the tailgate to assist you.
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Opening manually from
inside the vehicle
Special note:
If it is impossible to unlock the tailgate,
it can be done from inside.
– access the luggage compartment by folding forward the seatback(s) of
the rear bench seat,
– insert a pencil or similar object in cavity 3 and slide the unit as shown
in the illustration,
– push the tailgate to open it.
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3.27
Removal
Unhook the two cords 1 (tailgate side).
Do not place any objects,
especially heavy or hard
objects, on the parcel shelf.
These may pose a risk to
the vehicle occupants if the driver
has to brake suddenly or if the vehi-
cle is involved in an accident.
Lift rear parcel shelf 2 slightly and pull it
towards you.
To refit it, proceed in reverse order to
removal.
REAR PARCEL SHELF
1
2
Unclip mountings 3 on either side of
the parcel shelf, then remove the parcel
shelf via the luggage compartment.
To refit it, proceed in the reverse order
to removal.
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3.28
To remove the flexible
section of the luggage cover
Pull handle 1 gently to release the pins
from their mounting points located on
each side of the luggage compartment.
Guide the luggage cover onto the roller.
Removing the luggage cover
Push the luggage compartment cover
to the left (movement A) and lift the
right-hand side of the inertia reel (move-
ment B).
To refit the luggage compartment cover,
insert the left-hand side, then push it to
the left (movement A) and lower the
right-hand side of the inertia reel into its
housing.
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT COVER: estate models
1B
A
Do not place any heavy or solid objects on the luggage cover. These may
pose a risk to the vehicle occupants if the driver has to brake suddenly\
or
if the vehicle is involved in an accident.

3.29
Anchorage points(Three- and five-seater versions)
Hooks 2 located on each corner of the
luggage compartment, allow the load to
be secured.
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT STORAGE SPACE AND FITTINGS (1/3)
Storage under carpet 1(depending on vehicle)
To open, fold back carpet A.
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Always place objects being trans-
ported so that the heaviest items
are resting against the back of the
rear bench seat.
Side straps
Side straps 3 are located either side of
the luggage compartment, and can be
used to store an oil can.
3
A
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3.30
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT STORAGE SPACE AND FITTINGS (2/3)
Storage under carpet(sport tourer version)
To access storage compartments 7,
fold back section B using handle 4 and,
depending on the vehicle, lift flap 6.
B
4
7
5
Anchorage points(sport tourer version)
Hooks 5, located on either side of the
luggage compartment, allow the load to
be secured.
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3.31
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT STORAGE SPACE AND FITTINGS (3/3)
Separating the luggage
compartment
(sport tourer version)
The loading area can be separated.
Turn locks 8 situated on either side of
the luggage compartment to the first
notch. Lift divider C using handle 4;
when the bolts make contact, push the
divider and it will lock.
Maximum weight: 20 kg. On the back there is an elastic strip
9 to
hold small objects vertically in position.
8
4
C
C
9
Always place objects being trans-
ported so that the heaviest items
are resting against the back of the
rear bench seat.

3.32
TRANSPORTING OBJECTS IN THE BOOT
Always position the objects transported
so that the largest surface is against:
– The rear bench seatback for normal loads (example A).
– The front seatbacks with the rear
seatbacks folded down, the mobile
floor in the flat-floor position (exam-
ple B).
If you have to place objects on the folded
seatback, it is necessary that you lower
the headrests before folding the seat-
back so that it can be folded as flat as
possible against the seat.
B
A
Always position the heavi-
est items directly on the
floor. Use the lashing
points 1 on the boot floor, if
these are fitted to the vehicle. The
luggage should be loaded in such a
way that no items will be thrown for-
ward and strike the occupants if the
driver has to brake suddenly. Fasten
the rear seat belts, even if the seats
are not occupied.
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