2017 RENAULT MEGANE Owners Manual

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.
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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
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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

5.14
FRONT HEADLIGHTS: replacing the bulbs (1/2)
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4
Halogen dipped beam
headlight 1
To change the bulb:
– open the bonnet;
– remove cover B;
– Turn the bulb holder a quarter turn 4;
– remove the bulb.
Bulb type: H7.
Once the bulb has been replaced,
check that it is properly secured.
BA
Halogen main beam
headlight 2
To change the bulb:
– open the bonnet;
– remove cover A;
– pull the bulb holder 3;
– remove the bulb.
Bulb type: H7.
It is essential to use anti-U.V. 55W
bulbs so as not to damage the plastic
on the headlights.
Do not touch the bulb glass. Hold it
by its base.
When the bulb has been changed,
make sure you refit the cover correctly.
The bulbs are under pres-
sure and can break when
replaced.
Risk of injury.
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Please note when work-
ing close to the engine that
it may be hot. In addition,
the engine cooling fan may
start at any moment.
Risk of injury.
LED dipped beam
headlights 1
Please see an authorised dealer.
LED main beam headlights 2
Please see an authorised dealer.

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Front fog lights 7
– Access the bulb holder via the un-
derneath of the vehicle;
– unclip the flap;
– turn the bulb holder a quarter turn;
– remove the bulb.
Type of bulb: H16.
Once the bulb has been replaced,
check that it is properly secured.
Daytime running lights and
side lights 5
Please see an authorised dealer.
Additional lightsIf you wish to fit fog lights to your ve-
hicle, please see an authorised dealer.
The bulbs are under pres-
sure and can break when
replaced.
Risk of injury.
FRONT HEADLIGHTS: replacing the bulbs (2/2)
Any operation on (or modi-
fication to) the electrical
system must be performed
by an approved dealer
since an incorrect connection might
damage the electrical equipment
(harness, components and in partic-
ular the alternator). In addition, your
Dealer has all the parts required for
fitting these units.
Direction indicator light 6
– Access the bulb holder via the un-
derneath of the vehicle;
– unclip the access flap 8;
– turn the bulb holder a quarter turn;
– remove the bulb.
Type of bulb: PY21W.
Once the bulb has been replaced,
check that it is properly secured.
However, we would advise you to have
them replaced by an approved dealer if
it proves difficult.
Cleaning the headlights
Use a soft cloth. If this does not clean
it properly, moisten the cloth with soapy
water then rinse off.
Finally, carefully dry off with a soft dry
cloth.
Cleaning products containing alco-
hol must not be used.
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To comply with local legislation, or
as a precaution, you can obtain an
emergency kit containing a set of
spare bulbs and fuses from an ap-
proved dealer.
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5.16
REAR LIGHTS AND SIDE LIGHTS: replacing the bulbs (1/9)
5-door version
Side light 3
Consult an approved dealer.
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Access to the bulb holders 6
and 7
Open the boot, remove the cover 4 to
access the screw 5 and undo it.
Remove the rear lights unit.
Direction indicator light 2
Turn bulb holder 7 a quarter of a turn
and take out the bulb.
Bulb type: PY21W.
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3
Brake light 1
Turn bulb holder 6 a quarter of a turn
and take out the bulb.
Bulb type: P21W.
Refit the bulb holder and push the unit
in fully until it locks in place.
Check that the light is properly locked
in position.
Tighten the screw 5 and reposition the
cover 4.
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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.
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5.18
REAR LIGHTS AND SIDE LIGHTS: replacing the bulbs (3/9)
The bulbs are under pres-
sure and can break when
replaced.
Risk of injury.
Side repeaters 13 and welcome lighting 14
The wing mirror needs to be removed;
consult an authorised dealer.
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Number plate lights 12
– Unclip the light 12 using a tool such
as a flat-blade screwdriver;
– remove the light cover to gain access to the bulb.
Bulb type: W5W.
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