2017 RENAULT MEGANE Tailgate

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.
3
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.

3.42
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.
1
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.
2
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.

3.43
Removal
Unhook the two cords 1 (tailgate side).
Do not place any heavy or
hard object on the parcel
shelf. These may pose a
risk to the vehicle occu-
pants if the driver has to brake sud-
denly or if the vehicle is involved in
an accident.
Unclip the rear parcel shelf 2 and pull it
towards you.
To refit it, proceed in reverse order to
removal.
REAR PARCEL SHELF
1
2

3.55
ROOF BARS (2/2)
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.
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.

7.2
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (2/5)
display .................................... 1.58 → 1.69, 1.66 → 1.69, 3.56
doors......................................................................1.16 → 1.19
doors/tailgate .........................................................\
..... 1.4, 1.12
driver’s position .....................................................1.54 → 1.63
driving ....... 2.2 → 2.7, 2.14 – 2.15, 2.17 → 2.24, 2.27 → 2.39,
2.51 → 2.53, 2.57 → 2.72, 2.79 → 2.81
driving aids ............................................................. 2.49 – 2.50
driving position settings ............................................................1.24 → 1.27
driving recommendations ......................................2.20 → 2.24
E
ECO driving ...........................................................2.20 → 2.24
ECO mode ........................................................................\
. 2.22
electric beam height adjustment ............................. 1.87 – 1.88
electric windows ..................................................... 3.21 – 3.22
electronic parking brake ........................................2.17 → 2.19
electronic stability control: ESC .............................2.30 → 2.39
emergency active braking.................................................. 2.34
emergency brake assist.........................................2.30 → 2.39
emergency braking ................................................2.30 → 2.39
emergency key ........................................................... 1.6 – 1.7
emergency spare wheel ............................................. 5.2 – 5.3
engine technical specifications .................................................. 6.8
engine oil ...................................................4.4 → 4.7, 4.6 – 4.7
engine oil level ...........................................4.5 → 4.7, 4.6 – 4.7
engine specifications ........................................................... 6.8
engine standby ......................................................2.10 → 2.13
engine start/stop button .............................................2.5 → 2.7
environment ............................................................\
........... 2.26
ESC: electronic stability control .............................2.30 → 2.39
external temperature ......................................................... 1.84 F
faults
operating faults ................................................5.39 → 5.45
filter air filter ........................................................................\
. 4.10
diesel filter .................................................................... 4.10
oil filter ........................................................................\
. 4.10
passenger compartment filter ...................................... 4.10
fittings ...............................................................\
.....3.29 → 3.32
freewheel ..............................................................\
............. 2.22
front passenger air bag deactivation ................................. 1.50
front seat adjustment .............................................1.21 → 1.23
front seats adjustment .......................................................1.21 → 1.24
fuel advice on fuel economy ...................................2.20 → 2.24
capacity ...............................................................\
....... 1.103
consumption ....................................................2.20 → 2.24
filling .............................................................1.103 → 1.105
grade ............................................................1.103 → 1.105
fuel consumption ...................................................2.20 → 2.24
fuel economy .........................................................2.20 → 2.24
fuel level ................................................................... 1.64, 1.66
fuel repriming

................................................................... 1.104
fuel tank capacity ........................................................1.103 → 1.105
fuel tank capacity ...............................................1.103 → 1.105
fuses ....................................................................... 5.28 – 5.29
G
gear lever........................................................................\
... 2.16
grab handle........................................................................\
3.31
H
handbrake............................................................... 2.16 – 2.17
hands-free telephone integrated control ................. 3.56 – 3.57

7.5
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (5/5)
steering wheeladjustment .............................................................\
...... 1.82
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, 3.47 → 3.51
sun blinds ........................................................................\
.. 3.28
sun visor ........................................................................\
.... 3.28
sunroof...................................................................3.23 → 3.25
switching on the vehicle ignition ................................... 2.3, 2.6
T
tailgate ............................................. 3.39 → 3.43, 3.47 → 3.52
tanks and reservoirs brake fluid ...................................................................... 4.9
coolant ................................................................\
........... 4.8
tanks and reservoirs: windscreen washer ...................................................... 4.10
technical specifications ............................................6.5 → 6.10
telephone ................................................................ 3.56 – 3.57
temperature regulation ............................................3.9 → 3.19
tool kit ........................................................................\
.......... 5.7
towing breakdown ........................................................ 5.37 – 5.38
towing equipment .............................................. 3.52 – 3.53
towing a caravan ............................................. 3.52 – 3.53, 6.9
towing hitch...................................................... 5.7, 5.37 – 5.38
towing rings .............................................................. 3.46, 3.52
towing weights ..................................................................... 6.9
traction control .......................................................2.30 → 2.39
transporting children ..........................1.35 – 1.36, 1.38 → 1.49
transporting objects in the luggage compartment ........................................ 3.52
luggage net ....................................................... 3.45 – 3.46
trims ..................................................................\
................... 5.8 trip computer and warning system... 1.58
→ 1.63, 1.70 → 1.79
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, 1.53
warning lights................................... 1.58 → 1.63, 1.70 → 1.79
washing .................................................................. 4.15 – 4.16
weights ................................................................\
................ 6.9
wheelbrace .............................................................\
............. 5.7
wheels (safety) ...................................................... 5.11 → 5.13
windscreen de-icing/demisting ................................. 3.11, 3.16
windscreen washer .....................................1.95 → 1.100, 4.10
windscreen washer/wiper ....................................1.95 → 1.100
wiper blades ........................................................... 5.35 – 5.36
wipers .................................................................\
.1.95 → 1.100
blades ............................................................... 5.35 – 5.36