2016 RENAULT MEGANE ignition

5.28
WIPER BLADES: REPLACEMENT (1/2)
Replacing windscreen wiper
blades 1
With the ignition on and engine
switched off, lower the windscreen
wiper stalk completely: they stop
slightly away from the bonnet.
Lift wiper arm 3, pull tab 2 (move-
ment A) and push the blade upwards.
To refit
Slide the blade along the arm until it
clips on. Make sure that the blade is
correctly locked in position. Return the
windscreen wiper stalk to the park po-
sition.
1
2
3
Check the condition of the wiper
blades. You are responsible for their
service life:
– clean the blades, windscreen and rear screen regularly with soapy
water;
– do not use them when the wind- screen or rear screen are dry;
– free them from the windscreen or rear screen when they have not
been used for a long time.
A
– In frosty weather, make
sure that the wiper blades
are not stuck by ice (to
avoid the risk of the motor
overheating).
– Check the condition of the wiper
blades.
Replace the wiper blades as soon
as they begin to lose efficiency
(approximately once a year).
Whilst changing the blade, take care
not to drop the arm onto the window
after it has been removed as this
may break the window.

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.

5.33
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)

5.35
OPERATING FAULTS (4/7)
On the roadPOSSIBLE CAUSESWHAT TO DO
Vibrations. Tyres not inflated to correct pres-
sures, incorrectly balanced or dam-
aged. Check the tyre pressures: if this is not the
problem, have them checked by an ap-
proved Dealer.
White smoke from the exhaust. In the diesel version, this is necessar-
ily a fault. Smoke may be caused by
particle filter regeneration. Refer to the information on “Special fea-
tures of diesel versions” in Section 2.
Smoke under the bonnet. Short-circuit or cooling system leak. Stop, switch off the ignition, stand away
from the vehicle and contact an approved
dealer.
The oil pressure warning light comes
on: while cornering or braking The level is too low. Top up the engine oil level (refer to the in-
formation on “Engine oil level: topping up,
filling” in Section 4).
is slow to go out or remains lit
under acceleration Loss of oil pressure.
Stop the vehicle and contact an approved
Dealer.

7.3
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (3/5)
hands-free telephone integrated control ................. 3.42 – 3.43
hazard warning lights signal .............................................. 1.51
headlight beam adjustment .................................... 1.85 – 1.86
headlight flashers .............................................................. 1.51
headlight washer ...................................................1.94 → 1.97
headrest................................................................\
............. 3.34
heated steering wheel ....................................................... 1.80
heating and air conditioning system .................3.6 → 3.8, 3.19
heating system ........................................................3.6 → 3.19
Hill Start Assist.......................................................2.30 → 2.39
horn ...................................................................\
................ 1.51
horn: flash ..................................................................\
........... 1.51
sounding the horn ........................................................ 1.51
hubcap tool ................................................................. 5.7 – 5.8
I
ignition switch ...................................................................... 2.3
indicators ......................................................1.51, 5.16 → 5.18
indicators: direction indicators ....................................................... 1.51
exterior temperature indicator ...................................... 1.82
instrument panel ........................ 1.56 → 1.67, 1.64 → 1.69
instrument panel .............................. 1.56 → 1.67, 1.64 → 1.77
instrument panel messages...................................1.70 → 1.77
interior trim maintenance ..................................................... 4.17 – 4.18
Isofix ....................................................................... 1.46 – 1.47
J
jack ...................................................................\
................... 5.7
K
keys ...................................................................\
........1.2 → 1.5L
lane departure warning ..........................................2.40
→ 2.42
levels: brake fluid ...................................................................... 4.9
coolant ................................................................\
........... 4.8
engine oil ....................................................................... 4.4
windscreen washer reservoir ....................................... 4.10
lifting the vehicle changing a wheel ................................................ 5.9 – 5.10
lighting: exterior ......................................................1.7, 1.85 → 1.91
instrument panel .......................................................... 1.87
interior .................................. 3.26 – 3.27, 5.19 – 5.20, 5.20
lights adjustment ........................................................ 1.85 – 1.86
changing bulbs .................................................. 5.14 – 5.15
front ................................................................... 5.14 – 5.15
lights: adjusting ........................................................... 1.85 – 1.86
brake lights ......................................................5.16 → 5.18
dipped beam headlights ........................... 1.87, 5.14 – 5.15
direction indicators ..................................1.51, 5.14 → 5.16
fog lights ............................................................. 1.89, 5.18
hazard warning ............................................................ 1.51
main beam headlights .............................. 1.87, 5.14 – 5.15
reversing lights ............................................................. 5.18
side lights ................................................1.87, 5.14 → 5.16
locking the doors ........................ 1.4, 1.6 → 1.12, 1.16 → 1.19
M
maintenance ............................................................\
.......... 2.25
maintenance: bodywork .......................................................... 4.15 – 4.16
interior trim ........................................................ 4.17 – 4.18
mechanical .........................................4.2 – 4.3, 6.9 → 6.14
map reading lights ......................................... 3.26 – 3.27, 3.27

7.5
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (5/5)
steering wheeladjustment .............................................................\
...... 1.80
Stop & Start ...........................................................2.10 → 2.13
Stop & Start function..............................................2.10 \
→ 2.13
stopping the engine ............................................................. 2.4
storage compartment.............................................3.29 → 3.32
storage compartments ..................................3.29 → 3.32, 3.38
sun blinds ........................................................................\
.. 3.28
sun visor ........................................................................\
.... 3.28
sunroof.................................................................\
..3.23 → 3.25
switching on the vehicle ignition ................................... 2.3, 2.6
T
tailgate ...............................................................\
....3.36 → 3.39
tanks and reservoirs brake fluid ...................................................................... 4.9
coolant ................................................................\
........... 4.8
tanks and reservoirs: windscreen washer ...................................................... 4.10
technical specifications ..............................................6.5 → 6.8
telephone ................................................................ 3.42 – 3.43
temperature regulation ............................................3.9 → 3.19
tool kit ........................................................................\
.......... 5.7
towing breakdown ........................................................ 5.30 – 5.31
towing equipment .............................................. 3.39 – 3.40
towing a caravan ............................................. 3.39 – 3.40, 6.7
towing equipment fitting ................................................................. 3.39 – 3.40
towing hitch...................................................... 5.7, 5.30 – 5.31
towing rings ....................................................................... 3.39
towing weights ..................................................................... 6.7
traction control .......................................................2.30 → 2.39
transporting children ......1.34 – 1.35, 1.37 → 1.44, 1.46 – 1.47
transporting objects in the luggage compartment ........................................ 3.39 trims ..................................................................\
................... 5.8
trip computer and warning system... 1.56 → 1.61, 1.68 → 1.77
tyre inflation kit......................................................\
.....5.4 → 5.6
tyre pressure.............................2.27 → 2.29, 4.13 – 4.14, 5.12
tyre pressure monitor.............................................2.27 → 2.29
tyre pressures ...........................2.27 → 2.29, 4.13 – 4.14, 4.14
tyres .................... 2.24, 2.27 → 2.29, 4.13 – 4.14, 5.11 → 5.13
U
unlocking the doors ...............................................1.13 → 1.15
V
ventilation ............................................................\
....3.6 → 3.19
W
warning buzzer ......................................................... 1.16, 1.51
warning lights................................... 1.56 → 1.61, 1.68 → 1.77
washing .................................................................. 4.15 – 4.16
weights ................................................................\
................ 6.7
wheelbrace .............................................................\
............. 5.7
wheels (safety) ...................................................... 5.11 → 5.13
windscreen de-icing/demisting ................................. 3.11, 3.16
windscreen washer .......................................1.92 → 1.97, 4.10
windscreen washer/wiper ......................................1.92 → 1.97
wiper blades ........................................................... 5.28 – 5.29
wipers .................................................................\
...1.92 → 1.97
blades ............................................................... 5.28 – 5.29