2016 RENAULT MEGANE COUPE Owners Manual

3.33
TRANSPORTING OBJECTS towbar
B
Three-door version B = 872 mm
Five-door version B = 867 mm
Estate version B = 1,070 mm
If the towbar ball obscures the regis-
tration plate or the rear fog lights, it
should be removed when not in use.
In all cases, comply with local leg-
islation.
Permissible nose weight, maxi-
mum permissible towing weight,
braked and unbraked: refer to
the information on “Weights” in
Section 6.
Choice and fitting of towing
equipment
Maximum weight of towing equip-
ment:
– three and five door versions: 26 kg;
– estate version: 25 kg.
For fitting and conditions of use,
refer to the equipment’s fitting ins-
tructions.
Please keep these instructions with
the rest of the vehicle documenta-
tion.

3.34
TRANSPORTING OBJECTS: luggage net (1/2)
Luggage net A
On equipped vehicles, this can be used
when transporting animals or luggage,
to separate them from the passenger
section.
It can be positioned:
– behind the front seats;
– behind the rear bench seat.
Fitting the luggage net
behind the front seats
Inside the vehicle on each side:
– lift cover 1 to access the upper
mounting ring of the net;
– fix the net belt hook onto the ring;
– to access the lower mounting 2
for the net the first time you use it,
contact an approved Dealer;
– once you have accessed the lower mounting, attach the hook 2 of the
net strap to the ring;
– adjust the net strap so that it is taut.
A
2
1
The luggage net is desig-
ned to retain a maximum
weight of 10 kg.
Risk of injury.

3.35
TRANSPORTING OBJECTS: luggage net (2/2)
– in the luggage compartment, fix the lower mounting strap hook on the
net to the anchorage point 4 loca-
ted under the luggage compartment
carpet;
– adjust the net strap so that it is taut.
A
4
3
Fitting the luggage net
behind the rear bench seat
Inside the vehicle on each side:
– Lift cover 3 to access the upper
mounting ring of the net;
– fix the net belt hook onto the ring;
The luggage net is desig-
ned to retain a maximum
weight of 10 kg.
Risk of injury.

3.36
ROOF BARS: ACCESS TO FIXING POINTS
Five-seater and sport tourer
versions
Open the doors to access the mount-
ing points 1.For information on the range of
equipment adapted to your vehi-
cle, we advise you to consult an ap-
proved Dealer.
Refer to the fitting instructions for in-
formation on how to fit roof bars and
conditions of use.
Please keep these instructions with
the rest of the vehicle documenta-
tion.
Maximum permissible load on
roof rack: refer to the information
on “Weights” in Section 6.
1
Sport tourer versions
For vehicles fitted with original roof
bars, the roof bars are fixed and
must not be removed. To change
them contact an approved Dealer.
If original roof bars, ap-
proved by our Technical
Department, are supplied
with screws, only use these
screws for attaching the roof bars to
the vehicle.
Three door version
The fitting of roof bars is prohibited on
three door versions.

3.37
MULTIMEDIA EQUIPMENT
Multimedia systems
The equipment described below may
or may not be fitted to the vehicle, and
its location may vary, depending on the
vehicle navigation system version.
1 Multimedia display;
2 Radio;
3 Central control;
4 Multimedia sockets;
5 Steering column control;
6 Microphone.
Refer to the equipment instructions
for information on how to operate
this equipment.
6
Using the telephone
We remind you of the need
to conform to the legislation
in force concerning the use
of such equipment.
Hands-free telephone
integrated control
On equipped vehicles, use micro-
phone 6 and steering column control 5.
1
2
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5

3.38

4.1
Section 4: Maintenance
Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2
Engine oil level: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4general information, use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4
Engine oil level: topping up/filling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.6
Oil change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.8
Levels: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.9 engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.9
brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.10
windscreen/headlight washer reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . 4.11
Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.11
Tyre Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.12
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.14
Bodywork maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.16
Interior trim maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.18

4.2
Unlocking the bonnet catch
To release it, lift tab 2.
Opening the bonnet
Lift the bonnet; you will need to guide it
as it is held by a strut.
To open, pull handle
1, located on the
left-hand side of the dashboard.
BONNET (1/2)
2
The engine may be hot
when carrying out opera-
tions in close proximity. In
addition, the engine cooling
fan can come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.
1
Do not press down on the
bonnet: there is a risk that
the bonnet may accidentally
close.
Before performing any
action in the engine com-
partment, the ignition must
be switched off by pressing
the engine stop button (please see
the information on “Starting, stop-
ping the engine” in Section 2).