2017 RENAULT MEGANE warning

5.9
CHANGING A WHEEL (1/2)
Place the jack 3 horizontally; the jack
head must be lined up with the sill clos-
est to the wheel concerned, as shown
by an arrow 1.
Crank up the jack by hand at first to
align the base plate (which should be
inclined further inwards than the jack
head).
Turn the wheelbrace until the wheel lifts
off the ground.
Switch on the hazard warn-
ing lights.
Keep the vehicle away from
traffic and on a level surface
where it will not slip.
Apply the parking brake and engage
a gear (first or reverse, or P for auto-
matic transmissions).
Ask all the passengers to leave the
vehicle and keep them away from
traffic.
If the vehicle is parked on
the hard shoulder, you must
warn other road users of
your vehicle’s presence
with a warning triangle or with other
devices as per the legislation apply-
ing to the country you are in.
If the vehicle is not equipped with a
jack or wheelbrace, you can obtain
these from your approved dealer.
Vehicles equipped with a jack
and wheelbrace
If necessary, remove the wheel trim.
Use the wheelbrace 2 to slacken off the
wheel bolts. Position it so as to be able
to push from above.
3
2
1

5.11
TYRES (1/3)
Maintaining the tyres
The tyres must be in good condition
and the tread form must have sufficient
depth; tyres approved by our Technical
Department have tread wear indica-
tors 1 which are indicators moulded
into the tread at several points .
The tyres are the only contact between
the vehicle and the road, so it is essen-
tial to keep them in good condition.
You must make sure that your tyres
con- form to local road traffic regula-
tions.
When the tread has worn down to the
wear warning strips,
these strips will
become visible 2: it is then necessary
to replace your tyres because the tread
rubber is now only 1.6 mm deep at
most, resulting in poor road holding
on wet roads.
An overloaded vehicle, long journeys
by motorway, particularly in very hot
weather, or continual driving on poorly
surfaced minor roads will lead to more
rapid tyre wear and affect safety.
Incidents which occur when
driving, such as striking the
kerb, may damage the tyres
and wheel rims, and could
also lead to misalignment of the
front or rear axle geometry. In this
case, have the condition of these
checked by an approved dealer.
2
1
For your safety, please re-
spect the speed limit.
When they need to be re-
placed, only tyres of the
same make, size, type and profile
should be used on a single axle.
They must: either have a load ca-
pacity and a speed capacity at
least equal to the original tyres,
or correspond to those recom-
mended by your authorised
dealer.
Failure to heed these instructions
could endanger your safety and
affect your vehicle’s roadworthi-
ness.
Risk of loss of control of the ve-
hicle.

5.12
TYRES (2/3)
Tyre pressures
Adhere to the tyre pressures (including
the emergency spare wheel). The tyre
pressures should be checked at least
once a month and additionally before
any long journey (refer to the label af-
fixed to the edge of the driver’s door).The pressures should be checked cold:
ignore higher pressures which may be
reached in hot weather or following a
high speed journey.
If the tyre pressures cannot be checked
when the tyres are
cold, increase the
pressures from 0.2 to 0.3 bar (or 3 PSI).
Never deflate a hot tyre.
Special note
Depending on the vehicle, there may
be an adapter which needs to be posi-
tioned on the valve before air is added. Vehicle fitted with a tyre pressure
monitoring system
If under-inflated (puncture, low pres-
sure, etc.), the warning light

lights up on the instrument panel;
please refer to “Tyre pressure loss
warning” or “Tyre pressure monitoring
system” in Section 2.
Emergency spare wheel
Refer to the information on “Puncture”
and “Changing a wheel” in Section 5.
Changing wheels around
This practice is not recommended.
Incorrect tyre pressures
lead to abnormal tyre wear
and unusually hot running.
These are factors which
may seriously affect safety and lead
to:
– poor road holding,
– risk of bursting or tread separa- tion.
The pressure depends on the load
and the speed of use. Adjust the
pressure according to the condi-
tions of use (refer to the label affixed
to the edge of the driver’s door).
Please be aware that a
poorly tightened or miss-
ing valve cap can make the
tyres less airtight and lead
to pressure loss.
Always use valve caps identical to
those fitted originally and tighten
them fully.

5.13
TYRES (3/3)
For safety reasons, this op-
eration must be carried out
by a specialist.
Fitting different tyres may
change your vehicle as follows:
– it may mean that your vehicle no longer conforms to current regu-
lations;
– it may change the way it handles when cornering;
– it may cause the steering to be heavy;
– It may affect the use of snow chains.
Use in winter
Chains
For safety reasons, fitting snow
chains to the rear axle is strictly for-
bidden.
Chains cannot be fitted to tyres which
are larger than those originally fitted to
the vehicle.
Snow or Winter tyres
We would recommend that these be
fitted to all four wheels to ensure that
your vehicle retains maximum adhe-
sion.
Warning : These tyres sometimes have
a specific direction of rotation and a
maximum speed index which may be
lower than the maximum speed of your
vehicle.
Snow chains may only be
fitted to tyres of the same
size as those originally
fitted to your vehicle.
In all cases, we would recommend
that you contact an authorised
dealer who will be able to advise you
on the choice of equipment which is
most suitable for your vehicle.
Changing a wheel
As the tyre pressure moni-
tor may take several min-
utes to correctly determine
the positions of the wheels and the
pressure values after driving, check
the tyre pressures following any op-
eration.
Studded tyres
This type of equipment may only be
used for a limited period and as laid
down by local legislation. It is neces-
sary to observe the speed specified by
current legislation.
These tyres must, at a minimum, be
fitted to the two front wheels.
17” wheels and larger
cannot be fitted with
chains.
If you wish to use special
equipment, please consult an au-
thorised dealer.
Fitting new tyres

5.29
FUSES (2/2)
Allocation of fuses
(the presence of certain fuses depends on the vehicle equipment level)\
Symbol Allocation SymbolAllocation
HWindscreen washerÝTowbar socket
ëNot usedNot used
ÆFront cigarette lighter, front and rear second row
accessories socketDiagnostic socket, audio alarm
Not usedÌHorn
Heated door mirrorsInstrument panel, dashboard control lighting
×Brake lights, passenger compartment central unitOLocking opening elements, boot opening and
closing control
Parking brakeDDirection indicator lights, hazard warning lights
\bAdditional servoRear USB sockets on console
îRadio, multifunction screen, multimedia acces-
sories sockets, parking brake control
Passenger compartment centre unit, rear wiper,
rear fog light

5.42
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.

5.43
OPERATING FAULTS (5/7)
On the roadPOSSIBLE CAUSESWHAT TO DO
Steering becomes heavy. Assistance overheating. Consult an approved dealer.
The engine is overheating. The cool-
ant temperature indicator is in the
warning zone and warning light
® comes on. Engine cooling fan not working. Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and
contact an approved dealer.
Coolant leaks. Check the coolant reservoir: it should con- tain fluid. If there is no coolant, consult an
approved dealer as soon as possible.
Coolant boiling in the coolant reser-
voir. Mechanical fault: damaged cylinder
head gasket. Stop the engine.
Contact an approved dealer.
Radiator:
If there is a significant lack of coolant, remember that it must never b\
e topped up using cold coolant while
the engine is very warm. After any procedure on the vehicle which has involved even partial drain\
ing of the cooling
system, it must be refilled with a new mixture prepared in the correct p\
roportions. Reminder: only products approved
by our Technical Department may be used for this purpose.

7.1
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (1/5)
A
ABS ....................................................................\
...2.30 → 2.39
accessories........................................................................\
5.34
accessories socket ........................................ 3.33 – 3.34, 3.57
adaptive cruise control...........................................2.61 → 2.67
additional methods of restraint .....................1.28 → 1.31, 1.34
side protection ............................................................. 1.33
to the rear seat belts ........................................1.28 → 1.32
adjusting your driving position ...............................1.24 → 1.27
advice on antipollution ....................................................... 2.25
air bag....................................................................1.28 → 1.34
activating the front passenger air bags ........................ 1.52
deactivating the front passenger air bags .................... 1.50
air conditioning ........................................................3.6 → 3.19
air vents ...................................................................... 3.4 – 3.5
anti-corrosion check ..............................................6.17 → 6.21
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 – 3.34
assisted parking............................... 2.68 → 2.72, 2.75 → 2.78
automatic gearbox (use) ........................................2.79 → 2.81
automatic gearbox selector lever...........................2.79 → 2.81
B
battery..................................................................... 4.11 – 4.12 troubleshooting ................................................. 5.30 – 5.31
battery (remote control) ..................................................... 5.33
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 → 5.27, 5.26 – 5.27
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 → 5.27, 5.26 – 5.27
changing a wheel...................................................... 5.9 – 5.10
changing gear ...............................................2.16, 2.79 → 2.81
child restraint/seat .............................1.35 – 1.36, 1.38 → 1.49
child safety.........1.6, 1.9, 1.18, 1.35 – 1.36, 1.38 → 1.49, 3.21
child seats..........................................1.35 – 1.36, 1.38 → 1.49
children .......................................................... 1.35 – 1.36, 1.36
children (safety) .......................................... 1.6, 1.9, 1.18, 3.21
cigar lighter ............................................................. 3.33 – 3.34
cleaning: inside the vehicle .............................................. 4.17 – 4.18
clock ..................................................................\
................ 1.84
closing the doors ...................................................1.13 → 1.18
control instruments ................................................. 1.70 – 1.71
controls ...............................................................\
...1.54 → 1.57
coolant ................................................................\
................. 4.8
courtesy light ...................................... 3.26 – 3.27, 5.25 – 5.26
courtesy mirrors ................................................................. 3.28
cruise control ................................... 2.51 → 2.53, 2.57 → 2.60
cruise control-speed limiter.............. 2.51 → 2.53, 2.57 → 2.60
customised vehicle settings ................................... 1.80 – 1.81
customising the vehicle settings ............................ 1.80 – 1.81
D
dashboard..............................................................1.54 → 1.57
deadlocking the doors ................................................ 1.5, 1.12
demisting rear screen ...........................................................3.6 →

3.8
windscreen ...........................................................3.6 → 3.8
dimensions .............................................................\
...6.5 → 6.7