2016 RENAULT MEGANE Owners Manual

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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

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LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT STORAGE
Always place objects being trans-
ported so that the heaviest items
are resting against the back of the
rear bench seat.
2
Storage under the carpet
To gain access to this, lift the boot
carpet 1 using the tab 2.
3
1
Always position the heaviest items directly on the floor. Use the lashing
points 4 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 forward and \
strike the occupants if the driver has to brake suddenly. Fasten the rear
seat belts, even if the seats are not occupied.
4
Anchorage points
Attachment points 4
If your vehicle is not equipped with
anchorage points, you can get them
from an authorised dealer.
Bag hooks 3
Maximum weight per hook: 5 kg.

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TRANSPORTING OBJECTS IN THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
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, as is the case
for maximum loads (example 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
A1
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.
B

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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: 36 kg
For fitting and conditions of use,
refer to the equipment’s fitting in-
structions.
Please keep these instructions with
the rest of the vehicle documenta-
tion.
TRANSPORTING OBJECTS towbar
A
A: 895 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.

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ROOF BARS
Access to the mounting
points
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
1
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.
Precautions during use
Handling the tailgate
Before handling the tailgate, check the
objects and/or accessories (bike rack,
roof box, etc.) fitted to the roof bars:
these must be correctly positioned and
secured, so as not to hinder the opera-
tion of the tailgate.
The attaching of any carry-
ing device (bike rack, lug-
gage box, etc.) resting on
the luggage compartment
lid is prohibited. To install a carrying
device on your vehicle, contact an
Approved Dealer.

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MULTIMEDIA EQUIPMENT (1/2)
Using the telephone
We remind you of the need
to conform to the legislation
in force concerning the use
of such equipment.
4
Hands-free telephone
integrated control
For equipped vehicles, use the steering
wheel controls 3.
Multimedia systems
1 Multimedia touchscreen display;
2 Steering column controls;
3 Steering wheel controls;
4 Microphone.
1
3
Refer to the equipment instructions
for information on how to operate
this equipment.
2

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Multimedia sockets 5
You can use the USB ports or, de-
pending on the vehicle, the SD card
reader to access the multimedia con-
tent of your accessories and the system
update (please refer to the equipment
instructions).
The various sources can be selected
from the multifunction screen and from
the steering column controls.
MULTIMEDIA EQUIPMENT (2/2)
The sockets USB can also recharge ac-
cessories with a maximum power rating
of 12 Watts (voltage: 5V) per socket,
which have been approved by our
Technical Department.
The JACK socket enables the radio to
be used with an auxiliary cable.
Connect accessories with a
maximum power of 12 watts
only.
Fire hazard.
5

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