2016 RENAULT MEGANE battery

5.30
TOWING: breakdown recovery (1/2)
Before towing, put the gearbox in neu-
tral, unlock the steering column and re-
lease the parking brake.
For vehicles fitted with an automatic
gearbox, if it is not possible to put the
gear lever into position N, please con-
sult an authorised dealer.
Steering column unlocking
Insert the key into the ignition or, de-
pending on the vehicle, having the
RENAULT card on you, press the
engine start button for 2 seconds.
Reposition the lever to neutral (posi-
tion N for vehicles fitted with an auto-
matic gearbox).
The column is unlocked, the acces-
sory functions are supplied: the vehi-
cle lights can be used (indicators, brake
lights etc.). At night the vehicle must
have its lights on.
Depending on the vehicle, once you
have finished towing, press the engine
start button twice (risk of running down
the battery). The speed specified by current legis-
lation for towing must always be ob-
served. If your vehicle is the towing
vehicle, do not exceed the maximum
towing weight for your vehicle (refer
to the information on “Weights” in
Section 6).
Towing a vehicle with an
automatic gearbox
Transport the vehicle on a trailer or tow
it with the front wheels off the ground.
In exceptional circumstances
, you
may tow it with all four wheels on the
ground, only in a forward gear, with the
gear in neutral position N over a maxi-
mum distance of 50 miles and not ex-
ceeding a speed of 15 mph (25 km/h).
1
2
Do not remove the key from
the ignition when the vehi-
cle is being towed.
If the lever is stuck in P , even though
you are depressing the brake pedal, the
lever can be released manually.
To do this, unclip the base of the lever,
then insert a tool (with a hard rod to it)
into the slot 1 and press the button 2
at the same time in order to unlock the
lever.
Contact an authorised dealer as soon
as possible.

5.32
OPERATING FAULTS (1/7)
The following advice will enable you to carry out quick, temporary repai\
rs. For safety reasons you should always contact
an approved Dealer as soon as possible.
Using the RENAULT cardPOSSIBLE CAUSESWHAT TO DO
The RENAULT card does not lock or
unlock the doors. Card battery is flat.
Replace the battery. You can still lock/
unlock and start your vehicle (refer to the in-
formation on “Locking, unlocking the open-
ing elements” in Section 1 and “Starting,
stopping the engine” in Section 2).
Use of appliances operating on the
same frequency as the card (mobile
phone, etc.). Stop using the equipment or use the in-
tegrated key (refer to the information on
“Locking, unlocking the opening elements”
in Section 1).
Vehicle located in a high electromag-
netic radiation zone.
Vehicle battery flat. Use the key integrated in the card (refer to
the information on “Locking, unlocking the
opening elements” in Section 1).
The vehicle is started. With the engine running, the card’s locking/
unlocking device is blocked. Turn off the ig-
nition.

5.33
The following advice will enable you to carry out quick, temporary repai\
rs. For safety reasons you should always contact
an approved dealer as soon as possible.
Using the remote controlPOSSIBLE CAUSES ACTION REQUIRED
The remote control does not lock or
unlock the doors. The remote control battery is flat.
Use the emergency key.
Use of appliances operating on the same
frequency as the remote control (mobile
phone, etc.). Stop using the devices or use the key.
Vehicle located in a high electromagnetic
radiation zone.
Discharged battery. Replace the battery. You can still lock/
unlock and start your vehicle (refer to the
information on “Locking/unlocking the
doors” in Section 1 and “Starting/Stopping
the engine” in Section 2).
The vehicle is started. With the engine running, the key’s locking/
unlocking device is blocked. Turn off the
ignition.
OPERATING FAULTS (2/7)

5.34
OPERATING FAULTS (3/7)
The starter is activatedPOSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO
The instrument panel indicator lights are
weak or fail to light up and the starter
does not turn. Battery terminals not tight,
battery terminals discon-
nected or oxidised.Retighten or reconnect the terminals, or clean them if
they are oxidised.
Discharged battery or not
operational. Connect another battery to the faulty battery. Refer to
information on “Battery: troubleshooting” in Section 5
or replace the battery if necessary.
Do not push the vehicle if the steering column is
locked.
Faulty circuit. Consult an approved dealer.
The engine will not start. Starting conditions are not
fulfilled.Please refer to the information on “Starting, stopping
the engine” in Section 2.
The RENAULT card does
not work. Please refer to the information on “Starting, stopping
the engine” in Section 2.
The engine cannot be switched off. Card not detected. Please refer to the information on “Starting, stopping
the engine” in Section 2.
Electronic fault. Press the starter button quickly five times.
The steering column remains locked. Steering wheel locked. Move the steering wheel while pressing the engine
start button or, depending on the vehicle, while turning
the key (refer to the information on “Starting, stopping
the engine” in Section 2).
Faulty circuit. Consult an approved dealer.

7.1
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (1/5)
A
ABS ....................................................................\
...2.30 → 2.39
accessories.............................................................\
........... 5.27
accessories socket ................................................... 3.33, 3.43
adaptive cruise control...........................................2.59 → 2.65
additional methods of restraint .....................1.27 → 1.30, 1.33
side protection ............................................................. 1.32
to the rear seat belts ........................................1.27 → 1.31
adjusting your driving position ...............................1.23 → 1.26
advice on antipollution ....................................................... 2.25
air bag.................................................................\
...1.27 → 1.33
activating the front passenger air bags ........................ 1.50
deactivating the front passenger air bags .................... 1.48
air conditioning ........................................................3.6 → 3.19
air vents ...................................................................... 3.4 – 3.5
anti-corrosion check ..............................................6.15 → 6.19
anti-corrosion protection .................................................... 4.15
anti-lock braking system: ABS ...............................2.30 → 2.39
antipollution advice .................................................................\
......... 2.25
armrest: front ..................................................................\
............ 3.31
ashtray ................................................................\
............... 3.33
assisted parking............................... 2.66 → 2.70, 2.73 → 2.76
automatic gearbox (use) ........................................2.77 → 2.79
automatic gearbox selector lever...........................2.77 → 2.79
B
battery.................................................................\
.... 4.11 – 4.12 troubleshooting ................................................. 5.23 – 5.24
battery (remote control) ..................................................... 5.26
blind spot warning signal .......................................2.43 → 2.46
blind spot: warning signal ......................................2.43 → 2.46
bonnet..................................................................\
....... 4.2 – 4.3
brake fluid ........................................................................\
.... 4.9 bulbs
changing .................................................5.14 → 5.20, 5.20
C
catalytic converter................................................... 2.14 – 2.15
central door locking ...............1.2 – 1.3, 1.5, 1.12 → 1.15, 1.19
changing a bulb ............................................5.14 → 5.20, 5.20
changing a wheel...................................................... 5.9 – 5.10
changing gear ...............................................2.16, 2.77 → 2.79
child restraint/seat .........1.34 – 1.35, 1.37 → 1.44, 1.46 – 1.47
child safety.................1.6, 1.9, 1.18, 1.34 – 1.35, 1.37 → 1.44,
1.46 – 1.47, 3.21
child seats......................1.34 – 1.35, 1.37 → 1.44, 1.46 – 1.47
children .......................................................... 1.34 – 1.35, 1.35
children (safety) .......................................... 1.6, 1.9, 1.18, 3.21
cigar lighter ........................................................................\
3.33
cleaning: inside the vehicle .............................................. 4.17 – 4.18
clock ..................................................................\
................ 1.82
closing the doors ...................................................1.13 → 1.18
control instruments ................................................. 1.68 – 1.69
controls ...............................................................\
...1.52 → 1.55
coolant ................................................................\
................. 4.8
courtesy light ...................................... 3.26 – 3.27, 5.19 – 5.20
courtesy mirrors ................................................................. 3.28
cruise control ................................... 2.49 → 2.51, 2.55 → 2.58
cruise control-speed limiter.............. 2.49 → 2.51, 2.55 → 2.58
customised vehicle settings ................................... 1.78 – 1.79
customising the vehicle settings ............................ 1.78 – 1.79
D
dashboard..............................................................1\
.52 → 1.55
deadlocking the doors ................................................ 1.5, 1.12
demisting rear screen ...........................................................3.6 → 3.8
windscreen ...........................................................

3.6 → 3.8

7.4
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (4/5)
menu for customising the vehicle settings .............. 1.78 – 1.79
methods of restraint in addition to the seat belts ...1.31 → 1.33
multimedia (equipment) .......................................... 3.42 – 3.43
multimedia equipment ............................................ 3.42 – 3.43
Multi-Sense.............................................................\
.... 3.2 – 3.3
N
navigation ............................................................... 3.42 – 3.43
navigation system ................................................... 3.42 – 3.43
O
oil change ..................................................................... 4.4, 4.7
opening the doors ..................................................1.13 → 1.18
operating faults ......................................................5.32 → 5.38
overspeed warning ..............................1.62, 1.64, 2.52 → 2.54
P
paintwork maintenance ..................................................... 4.15 – 4.16
parking assistance: assisted parking 2.66 → 2.70, 2.73 → 2.76
parking distance control.........................................2.66 → 2.70
power-assisted steering.................................................\
.... 1.81
puncture............................................. 5.2 – 5.3, 5.7, 5.9 – 5.10
R
radio...................................................................\
..... 3.42 – 3.43
radio frequency remote control/key use ....................................................................\
...1.2 → 1.4
rear bench seat.........................................................\
......... 3.35
rear drive wheels ..........................................2.30 → 2.39, 2.37
rear parcel shelf ................................................................. 3.37
rear screen de-icing/demisting ................................. 3.11, 3.16
rear seats..............................................................\
............. 1.25 functions ..............................................................\
........ 3.35
rear view camera .................................................... 2.71 – 2.72
rear view mirrors ..................................................... 1.83 – 1.84 remote control door locking
batteries ..............................................................\
......... 5.26
remote control door locking unit ................................1.2 → 1.4
RENAULT ANTI-INTRUDER DEVICE (RAID) ................... 1.19
RENAULT card battery ................................................................\
.......... 5.25
use ....................................................................\
.1.6 → 1.12
RENAULT card battery ...................................................... 5.25
replacement parts ................................................................ 6.8
reverse gear selecting ..............................................................\
......... 2.16
reversing sensor ....................................................2.66 → 2.70
roof bars ........................................................................\
.... 3.41
roof rack roof bars ....................................................................... 3.41
running in .................................................................... 2.2 – 2.3
S
safety distance warning .......................................... 2.47 – 2.48
safety distances ...................................................... 2.47 – 2.48
screen fold-away screen .......................................................... 1.66
navigation display ......................... 1.63, 1.65, 3.42 – 3.43
navigation screen ............................ 1.63, 1.65, 3.42 – 3.43
seat belt pretensioners ..........................................1.27 → 1.30
seat belts ...............................................................1.23 → 1.30
service sheets..........................................................\
6.9 → 6.14
sign detection: overspeed warning ........................2.52 → 2.54
signals and lights ...................................................1.85 → 1.91
special features of diesel versions.....................................\
2.15
special features of petrol vehicles ..................................... 2.14
speed limiter ..........................................................2.49 → 2.51
standing start .............................................................. 2.8 – 2.9
standing start procedure ............................................. 2.8 – 2.9
starting the engine ............................... 2.3 → 2.7, 2.10 → 2.13