2018 RENAULT MEGANE tyre pressure

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 pressure
etc.), the warning light
 lights up
on the instrument panel; please refer to
“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
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.
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.
TYRES (3/3)
Use in winter
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 w\
ho 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.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
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.

5.42
OPERATING FAULTS (4/7)
On the roadPOSSIBLE CAUSESWHAT TO DO
Vibrations. Tyres not inflated to correct pres-
sures, incorrectly balanced or dam-
aged. Check the tyre pressures: if this is not the
problem, have them checked by an ap-
proved Dealer.
White smoke from the exhaust. In the diesel version, this is necessar-
ily a fault. Smoke may be caused by
particle filter regeneration. Refer to the information on “Special fea-
tures of diesel versions” in Section 2.
Smoke under the bonnet. Short-circuit or cooling system leak. Stop, switch off the ignition, stand away
from the vehicle and contact an approved
dealer.
The oil pressure warning light comes
on: while cornering or braking The level is too low. Top up the engine oil level (refer to the in-
formation on “Engine oil level: topping up,
filling” in Section 4).
is slow to go out or remains lit
under acceleration Loss of oil pressure.
Stop the vehicle and contact an approved
Dealer.

6.9
WEIGHTS (in kg)
The weights indicated are for a basic vehicle without options: they may \
vary depending on your vehicle’s equipment.
Consult an approved Dealer.Five door Estate Four-door
Maximum permissible all-up weight (MMAC)
Maximum permissible all-up weight (MMTA)
Gross Train Weight (MTR) Weights are indicated on the vehicle identification plate (refer to
the information on “Vehicle identification plates” in Section 6)
Braked Trailer Weight* found by calculating: MTR - MMAC
Unbraked Trailer Weight* 630 665 660
Permissible nose weight* 75 75 75
Maximum permissible load on roof 80 kg (including the carrying device)
* Towing weight (Towing a caravan, boat, etc.)
Towing is prohibited when the MTR - MMAC calculation is equal to zero, or when the MTR is equal to zero (or is not listed) on the
identification plate.
– It is important to comply with the towing weights, governed by local leg\
islation in each country and, in particular, laid down in the Road Traffic Regulations. Contact an approved Dealer about any towing equipment.
– When towing, under no circumstances may the total train weight (vehicle + trailer) be exceeded . However the following is
permitted:
– rear axle MMTA exceeded by no more than 15%,
– maximum MMAC exceeded by no more than 10% or 100 kg (whichever is reach\
ed first).
In either case, the maximum speed of the towing assembly must not exceed\
60 mph (100 km/h) and the tyre pressure must be increased by 0.2 bar (3 PSI).
– The engine output and climbing capability are reduced with altitude. We recommend that the maximum load be reduced by 10% at an altitude of 1,000 metres and by an additional 10% for each 1,0\
00 metres thereafter.

7.5
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (5/6)
S
safety distance warning .......................................... 2.47 – 2.48
safety distances ...................................................... 2.47 – 2.48
screenfold-away screen .......................................................... 1.70
navigation display ......................... 1.67, 1.69, 3.57 – 3.58
navigation screen ............................ 1.67, 1.69, 3.57 – 3.58
seat belt pretensioners ..........................................1.30 → 1.33
seat belts ...............................................................1.26 → 1.33
service sheets........................................................ 6.11 → 6.16
sign detection: overspeed warning ........................2.54 → 2.56
signals and lights ...................................................1.88 → 1.95
special features of diesel versions..................................... 2.15
special features of petrol vehicles ..................................... 2.14
speed limiter ..........................................................2.51 → 2.53
standing start .............................................................. 2.8 – 2.9
standing start procedure ............................................. 2.8 – 2.9
starting the engine ............................... 2.3 → 2.7, 2.10 → 2.13
steering wheel adjustment .............................................................\
...... 1.25
Stop & Start .......................................1.84, 1.105, 2.10 → 2.13
Stop & Start function..............................................2.10 → 2.13
stopping the engine ............................................................. 2.4
storage compartment.............................................3.30 → 3.33
storage compartments ..................... 3.30 → 3.33, 3.48 → 3.52
sun blinds ........................................................................\
.. 3.29
sun visor ........................................................................\
.... 3.29
sunroof...................................................................3.24 → 3.26
switching on the vehicle ignition ................................... 2.3, 2.6
T
tailgate ............................................. 3.40 → 3.44, 3.48 → 3.53
tanks and reservoirs brake fluid ...................................................................... 4.9
coolant ................................................................\
........... 4.8 tanks and reservoirs:
windscreen washer ...................................................... 4.10
technical specifications ............................................6.5 → 6.10
telephone ................................................................ 3.57 – 3.58
temperature regulation ............................................3.9 → 3.20
tool kit ........................................................................\
.......... 5.7
towing breakdown ........................................................ 5.37 – 5.38
towing equipment .............................................. 3.53 – 3.54
towing a caravan ............................................. 3.53 – 3.54, 6.9
towing hitch...................................................... 5.7, 5.37 – 5.38
towing rings .............................................................. 3.47, 3.53
towing weights ..................................................................... 6.9
traction control .......................................................2.30 → 2.39
transporting children ..........................1.37 – 1.38, 1.40 → 1.51
transporting objects in the luggage compartment ........................................ 3.53
luggage net ....................................................... 3.46 – 3.47
trims ..................................................................\
................... 5.8
trip computer and warning system... 1.60 → 1.65, 1.72 → 1.81
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 ...............................................1.14 → 1.16
V
vehicle identification plates ......................................... 6.3 – 6.4
ventilation ............................................................\
....3.6 → 3.20
ventilation .............................................................. 3.4 – 3.5
W
warning buzzer

......................................................... 1.17, 1.55