2017 RENAULT MEGANE Sim

3.41
Opening the doors manually
from the inside
If it is impossible to unlock the tailgate,
it can be done manually from inside:
– access the luggage compartment by folding forward the seatback(s) of
the rear bench seat;
– insert a flat-blade screwdriver or similar under the carpet above the
mechanism 3 and slide the unit as
shown in the illustration;
– push the boot lid to open it.
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User precautions
– Before opening the tailgate, ensure that the surrounding space is suffi-
cient to permit operation of the tail-
gate. Otherwise, stop the movement
of the boot lid before it makes con-
tact.
– The system may experience tempo- rary difficulties if one of the sensors
integrated in the rear of the bumper
is obscured (by dirt, mud, snow, grit-
ting salt, etc.). Clean the sensors. If
there is still a problem, contact an
approved dealer.
Note: in very cold weather conditions,
the automatic opening may not work if
the tailgate seals are frozen.
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT: 4-DOOR VERSION (3/3)
The attachment of any
carrying device (bike rack,
luggage 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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LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT: 5-DOOR VERSION
To open
Press button 1 and lift the tailgate.
To close
Lower the tailgate using the handles 2
inside the tailgate to help you.
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Opening manually from
inside the vehicle
Special note:
If it is impossible to unlock the tailgate,
it can be done from inside.
– access the luggage compartment by folding forward the seatback(s) of
the rear bench seat,
– insert a pencil or similar object in cavity 3 and slide the unit as shown
in the illustration,
– push the tailgate to open it.
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3
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.

5.17
Reversing light
From the boot, unclip the cover on the
interior trim of the boot lid 8 using a
screwdriver or similar tool.
Turn bulb holder 9 a quarter of a turn
and take out the bulb.
Bulb type: W16W.
Refitting
To refit, proceed in the reverse order,
taking care not to damage the wiring.
The bulbs are under pres-
sure and can break when
replaced.
Risk of injury.
REAR LIGHTS AND SIDE LIGHTS: replacing the bulbs (2/9)
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High level brake light 10
Consult an approved dealer.
Rear fog lights 11
The front bumper needs to be removed;
consult an authorised dealer.
Bulb type: P21W.
11
10

5.20
Reversing light
From the boot, unclip the cover on the
interior trim of the boot lid 7 using a
screwdriver or similar tool.
Turn bulb holder 8 a quarter of a turn
and take out the bulb.
Bulb type: W16W.
Refitting
To refit, proceed in the reverse order,
taking care not to damage the wiring.
Rear fog light 10
The front bumper needs to be removed;
consult an authorised dealer.
Bulb type: P21W.
REAR LIGHTS AND SIDE LIGHTS: replacing the bulbs (5/9)
8
7
Rear fog light 9
Unclip the flap located under the rear
bumper using a flat-blade screwdriver
or similar. Access the bulb holder, then
unscrew it by turning towards the centre
of the vehicle.
Bulb type: P21W.
High level brake light 11
Consult an approved dealer.
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10
11

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Turn bulb holder 9 a quarter of a turn
and take out the bulb.
Bulb type: W16W.
Refitting
To refit, proceed in the reverse order,
taking care not to damage the wiring.Reversing light
From the boot, unclip the cover on the
interior trim of the boot lid 8 using a
screwdriver or similar tool.
REAR LIGHTS AND SIDE LIGHTS: replacing the bulbs (8/9)
9
8
High level brake light 10
Consult an approved dealer.
Rear fog lights 11
The front bumper needs to be removed;
consult an authorised dealer.
Bulb type: P21W.
11
10
The bulbs are under pres-
sure and can break when
replaced.
Risk of injury.

5.26
Glove box light 3
Unclip the light by pressing the tab
with a flat-blade screwdriver or simi-
lar. Remove the light by the rear whilst
paying attention to the pull switch.
Disconnect the light.
Access the bulb.
Bulb type: W5W.
INTERIOR LIGHTING: changing bulbs (2/3)
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Luggage compartment light 4(four-door version)
Unclip the light by pressing the tab with
a flat-blade screwdriver or similar.
Disconnect the light.
Remove the bonnet 5
Access the bulb.
Bulb type: W5W.
The bulbs are under pressure and can break when replaced.
Risk of injury.
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4

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INTERIOR LIGHTING: changing bulbs (3/3)
6
Luggage compartment light 6(five-seater and estate versions)
Unclip the light by pressing the tab with
a flat-blade screwdriver or similar.
Disconnect the light.
Access the bulb.
Bulb type: W5W.
The bulbs are under pres-
sure and can break when
replaced.
Risk of injury.
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5.33
Operating faults
If the battery is too weak to ensure cor-
rect operation, you can still start and
lock/unlock the vehicle (please refer to
the information on “Locking/unlocking
the opening elements” in Section 1).
Replacing the battery
Open the case at slot 1 using a flat-
blade screwdriver or similar, and re-
place the battery 2 , observing the po-
larity shown on the back of the cover. Note:
It is not advisable to touch the
electronic circuit in the key cover when
replacing the battery.
RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL: batteries
When refitting, ensure that the cover
is correctly clipped on and the screw
tightened.
The batteries are available from ap-
proved Dealers, and their service
life approximately two years.
Check that there is no dye on the
battery: risk of an incorrect electri-
cal contact.
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1
1
Do not throw away your used bat-
teries; give them to an organisation
responsible for collecting and recy-
cling batteries.