2017 RENAULT MEGANE lock

3.38
REAR BENCH SEAT (2/2)
To automatically fold down
the seatbacks (flat position)
(Estate version)
From the boot, pulling the control 3
enables you to automatically unlock the
rear bench seatbacks to get a flat floor.
3
When moving the rear
seats, ensure that nothing
obstructs the anchorage
points (passenger’s arm or
leg, a pet, gravel, cloth, toys, etc.).
Conditions of use
– Vehicle stationary;
– luggage compartment lid open;
– rear seat belts locked.
Operating faults
If all user conditions have been ful-
filled and the folding action still fails to
operate, please contact an authorised
dealer.

3.39
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT: 4 DOOR VERSION (1/3)
2
Manual controls
To open
Depending on the vehicle, press the
dashboard control 1 or the button 2, the
tailgate opens automatically.
Note: before opening the luggage com-
partment lid, ensure that the surroun-
ding space is sufficient to permit ope-
ration of the luggage compartment lid.
To close
Lower the boot lid using the handle
inside the boot to assist you.
Ensure that nobody is close
to the moving parts when
opening/closing the boot lid.
Risk of injury.
When opening or closing the lug-
gage compartment lid, ensure that
nothing obstructs the manoeuvre.
As a safety precaution,
the doors should only be
opened or closed when the
vehicle is stationary.
Risk of injury.
Depending on the vehicle, there are
various ways to unlock and operate the
luggage compartment lid:
– via the external boot lid control;
– using the hands-free function;
– using the dashboard control.
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3.40
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT: 4-DOOR VERSION (2/3)
The sensor detects the approach and
then the removal of your foot and trig-
gers the opening of the boot lid.
Do not keep your foot in the air. Perform
the movement without stopping and wi-
thout touching the rear bumper.Activation/deactivation of the
hands-free function
Using the multifunction screen, select
menu “Vehicle”, “User settings” then
“Use handsfree card: open/close”.
Select “ON" or "OFF" to activate or de-
activate the function.
Usage features of the hands-free
function
– The hands-free function is no longer
available after a few days of lack of
movement of the vehicle, or after
around 15 minutes if the vehicle is
unlocked. To reactivate it, use the
unlocking button on the RENAULT
card.
– The hands-free function is only avail- able if the vehicle is stationary and
the engine is switched off (and not
on standby with the Stop and Start
function).
– The ‘hands-free’ feature may not work if the vehicle is equipped with a
towbar or is in an area of high elec-
tromagnetic radiation.
Using the hands-free function
The hands-free function enables
access to the luggage compartment
when you have your hands full.
Ensure that the RENAULT card is ap-
proximately 1 metre away in the cen-
tral area of the rear bumper of the vehi-
cle (area B). With the ignition off, stand
approximately 45 cm from the vehicle’s
rear bumper and move your foot for-
wards and backwards in area
A.
A
B
Disable the “hands-free”
function before you:
– wash the vehicle in a
roller-type car wash;
– wash the vehicle by hand;
– handle the towbar;
– ...
Risk of accidental opening of the
luggage compartment lid which
may cause injury.

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.

3.49
Storage under floor
To access it, lift part B of the mobile
floor using the handle 8, then place it on
part A.
BOOT STORAGE SPACE AND FITTINGS (3/5)
C
8
B
Lift part C into the vertical position until
it locks.
9A
10
Lift part A using handle 10 and place it
on the lugs 9.

4.2
BONNET (1/2)Unlocking the bonnet catch
To unlock, push tab 3 at the same time
as opening the bonnet.
Opening the bonnet
Lift the bonnet, guiding it up, and it
will rest in position with the help of two
struts 2.
To open, pull handle
1, located on the
left-hand side of the dashboard.
The engine may be hot
when carrying out opera-
tions in close proximity. In
addition, the engine cooling
fan can come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.
1
Do not press down on the
bonnet: there is a risk that
the bonnet may accidentally
close.
Before performing any
action in the engine com-
partment, the ignition must
be switched off (please see
the information on “Starting, stop-
ping the engine” in Section 2).
When working in the engine
compartment, ensure that
the windscreen wiper stalk
is in the park position.
Risk of injury.
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2

4.3
BONNET (2/2)
Closing the bonnet
Check that nothing has been left in the
engine compartment.
To close the bonnet again, hold the
bonnet in the middle and guide it down,
allowing a 30 cm gap before it is closed,
then release it. It will latch automatically
under its own weight.
Ensure that the bonnet is
properly locked.
Check that nothing is pre-
venting the catch from lock-
ing (gravel, cloth, etc.).
After carrying out any work
in the engine compart-
ment, check that nothing
has been left behind (cloth,
tools, etc.).
These may damage the engine or
cause a fire.
In the event of even a slight
impact involving the radia-
tor grille or bonnet, have the
bonnet lock checked by an
authorised dealer as soon as pos-
sible.