2018 RENAULT MEGANE ECO mode

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (2/3)
Driving in manual modeWith the selector lever in position D,
move the lever to the left into the M po-
sition. Shifting the lever or the paddles
repeatedly allows you to change gears
manually:
– to move down through the gears, push the lever forwards or press the
left-hand paddle;
– to move up through the gears, push the lever backwards or press the
right-hand paddle.
The gear selected is displayed on the
instrument panel.
Special casesIn certain driving conditions (for exam-
ple, engine protection, operation of the
Electronic Stability Programme: the au-
tomatic system may change gear auto-
matically. Likewise, to prevent incorrect
manoeuvres, a gear change may be re-
fused by the automatic system: in this
case the gear display flashes for a few
seconds as a warning.
Special circumstances
– If the bends and road surface do
not allow you to stay in automatic
mode (e.g. in the mountains), we
recommend that you change to
manual mode. This will prevent the
automatic gearbox from changing
gear repeatedly when climbing, and
permit engine braking on long de-
scents.
Driving in automatic mode
Put lever 1 into position D.
In most road conditions you will en-
counter, you will not need to touch your
lever again: the gears will change au-
tomatically at the right time and at the
most suitable engine speed because
the automatic system takes into ac-
count the vehicle load and road contour
and adjusts itself to the particular driv-
ing style you have chosen.
Economical driving
When driving, always leave the lever
in position D, keeping the accelerator
pedal lightly depressed to ensure auto-
matic gear changes at a lower engine
speed.
Accelerating and overtaking
Depress the accelerator pedal firmly
and fully (so that it goes beyond the
kickdown point).
This will enable you to change down
to the optimum gear within the
engine range.
When facing uphill, to remain
stopped, do not keep your foot on
the accelerator.
Risk of overheating the automatic
gearbox.

3.2
MULTI-SENSE (1/2)
Depending on the mode selected and
depending on the vehicle, the Multi-
Sense system controls the driving,
the ambient lighting, and the tone and
smoothness of the engine:
– modes Sport, Eco, Neutral and Comfort are preset and associated
with customisable light environments
and engine noise;
– mode Perso is fully customisable.
The drive modes affect the:
– power-assisted steering;
– the rear wheel steering;
– engine and gearbox responsiveness;
– heating level.
They also affect the:
– the light environment and the instru- ment panel lighting;
– the information on the instrument panel and multimedia screen;
– engine noise;
– massage seat.
After each start-up, the vehicle uses the
mode set at the time the engine was
last switched off.Mode Eco
Mode Eco is geared towards saving
energy and the environment. The
steering is smooth, engine and gearbox
management enable fuel consumption
to be lowered. Air conditioning is man-
aged to be used only when necessary.
Please refer to the information on
“Driving advice, Eco-driving” in
Section 2.
Note: for vehicles without ECOmode,
the Comfort mode becomes the most
suitable mode in terms of energy econ-
omy and respect for the environment.
Mode Neutral
Default mode, mode Neutral selects the
vehicle factory settings.
Multi-Sense
Sport Eco
Neutral Comfort Perso
Sport mode
This mode permits an increased re-
sponsiveness from the engine and the
gearbox. The steering is firmer.
Note: depending on the vehicle, this
mode can inhibit the Stop and Start
(refer to the information on the "Stop
and Start Function" in section 2).
In any mode, you can change the colour of the ambient lighting as well a\
s the
format of the information displayed on the instrument panel and multimed\
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screen. You can also reset to the default settings.
Please refer to the multimedia equipment instructions.

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MULTI-SENSE (2/2)Accessing the menu
You can access Multi-Sense, depend-
ing on the vehicle:
– from the multimedia screen 1. Select
the Vehicle menu, then Multi-Sense;
– using switch 2;
– depending on the vehicle, by press- ing the 3 Eco button which automati-
cally starts Eco mode, or the 3 R.S
Drive button which automatically
starts Sport mode. In both cases
this opens the "Multi-Sense" menu
on the multimedia screen 1 for a few
seconds.
Mode Comfort
This mode favours smooth steering.
The interior environment is softened.
Depending on the vehicle, the driver’s
seat massage function is activated.
Mode Perso
This mode enables you to manually
configure the drive, comfort, light envi-
ronment and engine noise.
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3
Depending on the vehicle, once the
“Multi-Sense" menu is displayed on the
multimedia screen 1, pressing switch 2
enables you to toggle between the two
preferential modes you have selected.
Refer to the handbook for the equip-
ment.
Stopping the engine in Sport
mode, or Perso mode with
engine setting in Sport mode.
When you restart the vehicle, a mes-
sage asks you if you wish to keep
the engine setting in Sportmode.

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11 and 18 Ventilation speeds.
12 Distribution of air in the passenger compartment.
13 Right and left temperature display.
14 Zone displaying air conditioning set- tings.
15 “DUAL" function.
16 “Automatic recirculation” function.
17 Air conditioning.
19 Stopping the system.
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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL: Controls A (1/5)
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Controls A
Press zone 14 to access the multime-
dia screen controls 1. The presence of
the controls detailed below will depend
on the vehicle model.
2 and 7 Left and right temperature indi-
cation adjustment.
3 De-icing/demisting of the rear screen and, depending on the vehicle, the
door mirrors.
4, 8, 9 and 10 automatic modes
5 Air recirculation.
6 “Clear View” function.
Automatic mode
The automatic climate control system
guarantees comfort in the passen-
ger compartment and good visibility
(except in the event of extreme condi-
tions), while optimising consumption.
The system controls the ventilation
speed, air distribution, air recirculation,
and starting and stopping the air condi-
tioning and air temperature.
This mode consists of a choice of three
programmes:
NORMAL : allows the selected comfort
level to be best attained, depending on
the exterior conditions. Press button 4
or key 9.
SOFT: reaches the desired comfort
level more gently and silently. Press
button 8.
FAST: increases the flow of air in the
passenger compartment. This mode
is recommended in particular to opti-
mise comfort in the rear seats. Press
button 10.8
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Some buttons have a warning light
indicating their operative state.
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3.14
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL: Controls B and C (1/5)
Indicators
The following indicators are displayed
on the screen 3:
1 Active mode, ventilation speed and air distribution in the passenger com-
partment (temporary display after
pressing the associated controls).
2 Outside air temperature.
4 Air temperature, left and right.
Automatic mode
The automatic climate control system
guarantees comfort in the passen-
ger compartment and good visibility
(except in the event of extreme condi-
tions), while optimising consumption.
The system controls the ventilation
speed, air distribution, air recirculation,
and starting and stopping the air condi-
tioning and air temperature.
This mode consists of a choice of three
programmes:
AUTO: allows the selected comfort
level to be best attained, depending
on the exterior conditions. Press the
button 15.
SOFT: reaches the desired comfort
level more gently and silently. Press the
button 14.
FAST: increases the flow of air in the
passenger compartment. This mode is
recommended in particular to optimise
comfort in the rear seats. Press the
button 16.
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Some buttons have a warning light
indicating their operative state.
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Controls B and C
5 and 11 Left and right temperature in-
dication adjustment.
6 De-icing/demisting of the rear screen and, depending on the vehicle, the
door mirrors.
7 Passenger compartment air distribu- tion.
8 “Automatic recirculation” function.
9 Air recirculation.
10 “Clear View” function.
12 and 18 Ventilation speeds.
13 “DUAL" function.
14, 15 and 16 Automatic modes.
17 Air conditioning.
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3.19
Operating faults
As a general rule, contact your ap-
proved dealer in the event of an oper-
ating fault.
– Reduction in de-icing, demisting or air conditioning performance.
This may be caused by the passen-
ger compartment filter cartridge be-
coming clogged.
– No cold air is being produced .
Check that the controls are set cor-
rectly and that the fuses are sound.
Otherwise, switch off the system.
Presence of water under the
vehicle
After prolonged use of the air condi-
tioning system, it is normal for water
to be present under the vehicle. This is
caused by condensation.
AIR CONDITIONING: information and operating instructions (1/2)
Do not add anything to the
vehicle’s ventilation circuit
(for example, to remove
bad odours).
There is a risk of damage or of
fire.
Do not open the refriger-
ant fluid circuit. The fluid
may damage eyes or skin.
Fuel consumption
You will normally notice an increase in
fuel consumption (especially in town)
when the air conditioning is operating.
For vehicles fitted with air conditioning
with no automatic mode, switch off the
system when it is not required.
Advice for reducing consumption
and helping to preserve the
environment
Drive with the air vents open and the
windows closed. If the vehicle has been
parked in the sun, open the doors for a
few moments to let the hot air escape
before starting the engine.
MaintenanceRefer to the Maintenance Document
for your vehicle for the inspection fre-
quency.
Advice on use
In some situations (air conditioning off,
air recirculation activated, ventilation
speed at zero or low etc.), you may
notice that condensation starts to form
on the windows and windscreen.
If there is condensation, use the “Clear
View” function to remove it, then use
the air conditioning in automatic mode
to stop it forming again.
Use the air conditioning system reg-
ularly, even in cold weather, running
it at least once a month for approxi-
mately 5 minutes.
Vehicles equipped with ECO
mode: once activated, ECO mode
may reduce the performance of the
air conditioning. Please refer to the
information on “Driving advice, Eco-
driving” in Section 2.

3.23
ELECTRIC WINDOWS (2/2)
Operating faults
In case of a fault when closing a
window, the system reverts to normal
mode: pull the switch as many times as
necessary until the window closes com-
pletely, hold the switch (still on the clo-
sing side) for around one second, then
completely lower then raise the window
to reset the system.
If necessary, contact an approved
Dealer.
When closing the windows,
ensure that no part of the
body (arm, hand, etc.) is
protruding from the vehicle.
Risk of serious injury.
One-touch mode
This mode works in addition to the ope-
ration of the electric windows described
previously.
Briefly press or pull the window switch
fully: the window is fully lowered or
raised. Pressing the switch again stops
the window moving.
Note: if the window detects resistance
when closing (e.g.: branch of a tree,
etc.) it stops and then lowers again by a
few centimetres.
Remote control window closing
(vehicles with 4 one-touch electric win-
dows).
When you lock the doors from the out-
side, press the locking button on the
RENAULTcard twice in quick suc-
cession, or on the driver’s door in
hands-free mode, and all the windows
will close automatically (and, depend-
ing on the vehicle, the sunroof).
It is recommended that the user only
operates the system when the vehi-
cle can be seen clearly and no one is
inside.
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Manual window winder
controls
Turn the handle 7.

7.2
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (2/6)
windscreen .........................................................3.6 → 3.13
deodourisation .........................................................\
.......... 3.21
dimensions .............................................................\
...6.5 → 6.7
display .................................... 1.60 → 1.71, 1.68 → 1.71, 3.57
doors......................................................................1.17 → 1.20
doors/tailgate .........................................................\
..... 1.4, 1.13
driver’s position .....................................................1.56 → 1.65
driving ....... 2.2 → 2.7, 2.14 – 2.15, 2.17 → 2.24, 2.27 → 2.39,
2.51 → 2.72, 2.79 → 2.81
driving aids ...................................... 2.40 → 2.50, 2.68 → 2.78
driving position settings ............................................................1.26 → 1.29
driving recommendations ......................................2.20 → 2.24
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ECO driving ...........................................................2.20 → 2.24
ECO mode ........................................................................\
. 2.22
electric beam height adjustment ............................. 1.88 – 1.89
electric windows ..................................................... 3.22 – 3.23
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
engine oil capacity .....................................................4.5 → 4.7
engine oil level ...........................................................4.5 → 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 → 2.39exterior air quality .............................................................. 3.21
external temperature ......................................................... 1.85
F
fatigue detection warning........................................ 2.49 – 2.50
F
faults operating faults ................................................5.39 → 5.45
filter air filter ........................................................................\
. 4.10
diesel filter .................................................................... 4.10
oil filter ........................................................4.5 → 4.7, 4.10
passenger compartment filter ...................................... 4.10
fittings ...............................................................\
.....3.30 → 3.33
freewheel ..............................................................\
............. 2.22
front passenger air bag deactivation ................................. 1.52
front seat adjustment .............................................1.22 → 1.24
front seats adjustment ..............................................1.22 → 1.24, 1.26
fuel advice on fuel economy ...................................2.20 →

2.24
capacity ...............................................................\
....... 1.104
consumption ....................................................2.20 → 2.24
filling .............................................................1.104 → 1.106
grade ............................................................1.104 → 1.106
fuel consumption ..........................................2.20 → 2.24, 3.19
fuel economy .........................................................2.20 → 2.24
fuel filler cap .................................................................... 1.104
fuel level ................................................................. 1.67 – 1.68
fuel repriming ................................................................... 1.105
fuel tank capacity ........................................................1.104 → 1.106
fuel tank capacity ...............................................1.104 → 1.106
fuses ....................................................................... 5.28 – 5.29