Renault Megane (2018 year). Manual

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The table below summarises the information already shown on the diagram on the previous pages, to ensure the regula-

tions in force are respected.

CHILD SEATS: attachment using the isofix system

(2/3)

Type of child seat

Weight of

the child

Seat size ISOFIX

Front passenger

seat

Rear side seats

Rear centre seat

Carrycot fitted across

the vehicle

Group 0

< 10 kg

F, G

Rear-facing shell

seat

Groups 0 or 0 +

< 10 kg and

< 13 kg

IL (1)

Shell seat/rear-facing

seat

Groups 0+ and 1

< 13 kg and 9 to

18 kg

C, D

IL (1)

Forward-facing seat

Group 1

9 to 18 kg

A, B, B1

IUF - IL (2)

Booster seat

Groups 2 and 3

15 to 25 kg and

22 to 36 kg

IUF - IL (2)

Seat i-Size

i-U

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CHILD SEATS: attachment using the isofix system

(3/3)

X = Seat not suitable for fitting child seats ISOFIX.
IUF/IL = On equipped vehicles, seat which allows an approved “Universal/semi-universal” or “vehicle specific” child seat to be at-

tached using the ISOFIX system; check that it can be fitted.

i-U = Suitable for the i-Size restraint devices in the “universal” forward-facing and backward-facing category.
(1) If necessary, position the vehicle seat as far back as possible. Move the front seat as far forward as possible to install a rear-

facing child seat, then move back the seat in front as far as it will go, although without allowing it to come into contact with the

child seat.

(2) In all situations, remove the rear headrest of the seat on which the child seat is positioned. This must be done before fitting the

child seat. Please refer to the information on the “Rear headrests” in Section 3. Move the seat in front of the child forwards,

move the seatback forward to avoid contact between the seat and the child’s legs.

The size of the ISOFIX child seat is indicated by a letter:
–  A, B and B1: for forward-facing seats in group 1 (9 to 18 kg);
–  C and D: shell seat or rear-facing seats in group 0+ (less than 13 kg) or group 1 (9 to 18 kg);
–  E: rear-facing shell seats in group 0 (less than 10 kg) or 0+ (less than 13 kg);
–  F and G: cots in group 0 (less than 10 kg).

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Front passenger air bag

deactivation

You must deactivate the passenger

airbag before fitting a child seat on the

front passenger seat.

The front passenger air bag

must only be deactivated or

activated when the vehicle

is stationary.

If it is interfered with when the ve-

hicle is being driven, indicator lights

and

will come on.

Switch the ignition off then on again

to reset the air bag in accordance

with the lock position.

CHILD SAFETY: deactivating, activating the front passenger air bag

(1/3)

To deactivate the air bag: when the

vehicle is stationary, push and turn

lock 1 to the OFF position.
With the ignition on, you must check

that the warning light

is lit on the

display 2.
This light remains permanently lit to

let you know that you can fit a child

seat.

DANGER
Since operation of the front

passenger airbag is not

compatible with the position

of a rear-facing child seat, NEVER

fit a restraint system for a rear-fac-

ing child in a seat protected by an

ACTIVATED front AIRBAG. This

can cause the CHILD’S DEATH or

SERIOUS INJURY.

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The markings on the dashboard and

labels A on each side of the passen-

ger sun visor 3 (example: label shown

above) remind you of these instruc-

tions.

CHILD SAFETY: deactivating, activating the front passenger air bag

(2/3)

DANGER
Since operation of the front

passenger airbag is not

compatible with the position

of a rear-facing child seat, NEVER

fit a restraint system for a rear-fac-

ing child in a seat protected by an

ACTIVATED front AIRBAG. This

can cause the CHILD’S DEATH or

SERIOUS INJURY.

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CHILD SAFETY: deactivating, activating the front passenger air bag

(3/3)

Operating faults

It is forbidden to fit a rear-facing child

seat to the front passenger seat if the

airbag activation/deactivation system is

faulty.
Allowing any other passenger to sit in

that seat is not recommended.
Contact your approved dealer as soon

as possible.

Activation of the front

passenger air bag

You should reactivate the air bag as

soon as you remove the child seat from

the front passenger seat to ensure the

protection of the front passenger in the

event of an impact.

To reactivate the airbags : with the

vehicle at a standstill, and the igni-

tion off, push and turn lock 1 to the ON

position.

With the ignition switched on, you must

check that the warning light

]

out and that the warning light



comes on the display 2 after each start-

up for around 60 seconds.
The front passenger seat belt additional

restraint systems are activated.

The front passenger air bag

must only be deactivated or

activated when the vehicle

is stationary.

If it is interfered with when the ve-

hicle is being driven, indicator lights

and

will come on.

Switch the ignition off then on again

to reset the air bag in accordance

with the lock position.

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AUDIBLE AND VISUAL SIGNALS

Horn

Press the steering wheel boss A to ac-

tivate the horn.

Headlight flasher

Pull stalk 1 towards you to flash the

headlights.

Hazard warning lights

Press switch 2. This switch ac-

tivates all four direction indicators and

the side indicator lights simultaneously.

It must only be used in an emergency to

warn drivers of other vehicles that you

have had to stop in an area where stop-

ping is prohibited or unexpected or that

you are obliged to drive under special

conditions.
Depending on the vehicle, the hazard

warning lights may come on automati-

cally under heavy deceleration. You can

switch them off by pressing switch 2.

Direction indicators

Move stalk 1 parallel to the steering

wheel and in the direction you are going

to turn it.

One-touch mode
When driving, it is possible that the

steering wheel may not be turned suf-

ficiently to return the stalk automatically

to its starting position.

In this case, briefly turn stalk 1 to the in-

termediate position, then release it: the

stalk returns to its original point and the

indicator light flashes three times.

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DRIVER’S POSITION, LEFT-HAND DRIVE

(1/2)

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DRIVER’S POSITION, LEFT-HAND DRIVE

(2/2)

The equipment fitted, described below, DEPENDS ON THE VERSION AND COUNTRY.

1 Air vent.

2 Demister outlet.

3 Stalk for:

– direction indicator lights;

– exterior lights;

– rear fog lights.

4 Driver Airbag and horn location.

5 Instrument panel.

6 Head-up display.

7 Controls for:

–

on-board computer information

read-out and vehicle settings

customisation menu,

–

remote radio and navigation

system.

8 Steering column stalk for wind-

screen and rear screen wash/

wiper.

9 Heating or air conditioning con-

trols.

10 Multimedia screen.

11 Multimedia screen controls:

–

screen activation/deactivation;

–

volume;

– welcome menu;

–

driving aids menu;

– settings.

12 Switches for:

– hazard warning lights;

–

electric door locking.

13 Passenger

Airbag location.

14 Glove compartment

15 Controls for:

–

front seat heating;

–

activation/deactivation, depend-

ing on the vehicle, of the ECO or

RS Drive mode;

–

activation/deactivation of the

parking distance control system;

–

activation/deactivation of the

Stop and Start function;

–

lane departure warning.

16 Accessories and multimedia sock-

ets.

17 Storage compartment/cup holder.

18 Main switch for:

–

speed limiter;

–

cruise control;

–

adaptive cruise control.

19 Assisted parking brake control.

20 Multi-Sense control.

21 Gearstick.

22 Engine start/stop button (vehicles

with RENAULT card).

23 Ignition switch (vehicles with key).

24 Control for adjusting steering

wheel height and reach.

25 Cruise control/speed limiter and

adaptive cruise control controls.

26 Handbrake.

27 Bonnet release control.

28 Controls for:

–

headlight beam height remote

adjustment;

–

lighting rheostat for control in-

struments;

–

steering wheel heating;

–

luggage compartment lid re-

lease;

–

unlocking the fuel tank cover.

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DRIVING POSITION: RIGHT-HAND DRIVE

(1/2)

10 11

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DRIVING POSITION: RIGHT-HAND DRIVE

(2/2)

The equipment fitted, described below, DEPENDS ON THE VERSION AND COUNTRY.

16 Control for adjusting steering

wheel height and reach.

17 Engine start/stop button (vehicles

with RENAULT card).

18 Switches for:

– hazard warning lights;

–

electric door locking.

19 Gearstick.

20 Storage compartment/cup holders.

21 Main switch for:

–

speed limiter;

–

cruise control;

–

adaptive cruise control.

22 Assisted parking brake control.

23 Multi-Sense control.

24 Accessories and multimedia sock-

ets.

25 Glove compartment

26 Handbrake.

27 Bonnet release control.

1 Air vent.

2 Demister outlet.

3 Passenger

Airbag location.

4 Controls for:

–

front seat heating;

–

activation/deactivation, depend-

ing on the vehicle, of the ECO or

RS Drive mode;

–

activation/deactivation of the

parking distance control system;

–

activation/deactivation of the

Stop and Start function;

–

lane departure warning.

5 Heating or air conditioning con-

trols.

6 Multimedia screen.

7 Multimedia screen controls:

–

screen activation/deactivation;

–

volume;

– welcome menu;

–

driving aids menu;

– settings.

8 Stalk:

– direction indicator lights;

– exterior lights;

– rear fog lights.

9 Cruise control/speed limiter and

adaptive cruise control controls.

10 Instrument panel.

11 Driver Airbag and horn location.

12 Controls for:

–

on-board computer information

read-out and vehicle settings

customisation menu,

–

remote radio and navigation

system.

13 Steering column stalk for wind-

screen and rear screen wash/

wiper.

14 Controls for:

–

headlight beam height remote

adjustment;

–

lighting rheostat for control in-

struments;

– steering wheel heating;

–

luggage compartment lid re-

lease;

–

unlocking the fuel tank cover.

15 Ignition switch (vehicles with key).

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Side light warning light

Main beam headlight tell-

tale

Dipped beam headlight tell-

tale

Rear fog lights tell-tale



Automatic main beam head-

light indicator light

Please refer to the information

on “External signals and lights” in

Section 1.

Left-hand direction indicator

tell-tale

Right-hand direction indica-

tor tell-tale

If no lights or sounds are ap-

parent, this indicates a fault

in the instrument panel. This

indicates that it is essential

to stop immediately (as soon as traf-

fic conditions allow). Ensure that the

vehicle is correctly immobilised and

contact an approved Dealer.

Instrument panel A or B: This comes

on when the driver's door is opened.

The

warning light means

you should drive very carefully to

an approved dealer as soon as pos-

sible. If you fail to follow this recom-

mendation, you risk damaging your

vehicle.

Warning light

re-

quires you to stop immedi-

ately, for your own safety,

as soon as traffic conditions

allow. Switch off the engine and do

not restart it. Contact an approved

Dealer.

The display of information shown below DEPENDS ON THE VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND COUNTRY.

WARNING LIGHTS

(1/6)

In some cases, the appearance of a

warning light is accompanied by a mes-

sage.

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WARNING LIGHTS

(2/6)

Low fuel level warning light

It lights up orange when the ig-

nition or the engine is switched on then,

depending on the vehicle, goes off after

a few seconds or is displayed in white.

If it comes on orange while driving and

is accompanied by a beep, fill up with

fuel as soon as possible. There is only

approximately 30 miles (50 km) worth

of fuel left.

STOP light

This lights up when the igni-

tion or engine is switched on and goes

out as soon as the engine is running. It

comes on with other warning lights and/

or messages, and is accompanied by

a beep.
It requires you to stop immediately, for

your own safety, as soon as traffic con-

ditions allow. Switch off the engine and

do not restart it.
Contact an approved Dealer.

Oil pressure warning light
It lights up when the ignition or

the engine is switched on and goes off

after a few seconds.
If it comes on on the road, accompa-
nied by the

warning light and

a beep, stop immediately and cut the

ignition.
Check the oil level. If the level is normal,

the indicator light is being lit by some-

thing else.
Call an approved Dealer.



Warning light for electronic

stability program ( ESC ) and

traction control system
It lights up when the ignition or the

engine is switched on and goes off after

a few seconds.
There are several reasons for the warn-

ing light to come on: please refer to the

information on “Driver correction de-

vices and aids” in Section 2.

Brake circuit fault warning

light

It lights up when the ignition or the

engine is switched on and goes off after

a few seconds.
If it comes on during braking and is ac-
companied by the

warning light

and a beep, it indicates that the fluid

level in the circuit is low or that there is

a braking system fault.
Stop as soon as traffic conditions allow

and consult an approved dealer.

Battery charge warning light
It lights up when the ignition or

the engine is switched on and goes off

after a few seconds.
If it comes on on the road, accompa-
nied by the

warning light and a

beep, this indicates an overload or dis-

charge in the electrical circuit.
Stop as soon as traffic conditions allow

and contact an approved Dealer.

The display of information shown below DEPENDS ON THE VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND COUNTRY.

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Anti-lock braking warning

light

It lights up when the ignition or the

engine is switched on and goes off after

a few seconds.

If it lights up when you are driving, it in-

dicates a fault in the anti-lock braking

system.
Braking will then be as normal, without

the ABS. Contact an approved Dealer

as soon as possible.

Coolant temperature warn-

ing light

This lights up red when the ignition is

switched on or the engine is started.
If it turns red, stop and let the engine

idle for a minute or two.
The temperature should drop.

Otherwise, stop the engine. Let the

engine cool down before checking the

coolant.
Contact an approved Dealer.

WARNING LIGHTS

(3/6)

Variable power-assisted

steering warning light

It lights up when the ignition or the

engine is switched on and goes off after

a few seconds.
If it comes on while driving, alongside
the warning light

, this means

there is a system fault.
Contact an authorised dealer.

Warning light
This lights up when the ignition

or engine is switched on and goes out

as soon as the engine is running. It can

light up in conjunction with other warn-

ing lights and/or messages on the in-

strument panel.
It means you should drive very care-

fully to an approved dealer as soon as

possible. If you fail to follow this recom-

mendation, you risk damaging your ve-

hicle.

Toxic Fume Filter System

Warning Light

On vehicles which are equipped with it,

this light comes on when the engine is

started and, depending on the vehicle,

when the ignition is switched off if the

vehicle is in the engine standby phase

(refer to the information on the “Stop

and Start Function” in section 2) then

goes out.
– If it lights up continuously, consult

your approved dealer as soon as

possible;

– if it flashes, reduce the engine speed

until the light stops flashing. Contact

your approved Dealer as soon as

possible.

Refer to the information on “Advice:

antipollution, fuel economy and driving”

in Section 2.

The display of information shown below DEPENDS ON THE VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND COUNTRY.

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WARNING LIGHTS

(4/6)

Preheating warning light

(Diesel version)

This should come on when the igni-

tion is switched on. It indicates that the

heater plugs are in operation.
It goes out when preheating is com-

plete. The engine can be started.

‰

Gear change indicator
This lights up to advise you to

change to a higher gear (up arrow) or

lower gear (down arrow).
Please refer to the information on

“Driving advice, Eco-driving” in

Section 2.

Door(s) open warning light

The display of information shown below DEPENDS ON THE VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND COUNTRY.



Engine standby warning

light

Please see information in the para-

graph on “Stop and Start Function” in

Section 2.



Unavailability of engine

standby warning light

Please see information in the para-

graph on “Stop and Start Function” in

Section 2.

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Speed limiter warning

lights

Refer to the information on the “Speed

limiter” in Section 2.

ÏÎ¦

Cruise control

warning lights

Refer to the information on “Cruise con-

trol” in Section 2.



Adaptive cruise control

warning light

Refer to the information on “Cruise con-

trol” in Section 2.

Air bag warning light

This warning light will be dis-

played on the instrument panel when

the ignition is switched on or the engine

is started, and will then go out after a

few seconds.
If it does not come on when the igni-

tion is switched on, or comes on when

the engine is running, there is a fault in

the system.
Contact your approved Dealer as soon

as possible.

Brake pedal warning light
This lights up when the brake

pedal should be depressed. Refer to

the information on the “Automatic gear-

box” in Section 2.
Please refer to the information on

“Driving advice, Eco-driving” in

Section 2.

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Handbrake “on” and elec-

tronic parking brake warn-

ing light
Refer to the information on the

“Handbrake” and “Electronic parking

brake” in Section 2.

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WARNING LIGHTS

(5/6)

The display of information shown below DEPENDS ON THE VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND COUNTRY.



Free wheel warning light in

mode ECO

It lights up in mode ECO when the

“Free wheel in mode ECO” is activated

(ON) in the user settings.
The warning light colour is dim when

the vehicle is not while freewheeling.
This warning light is bright when the ve-

hicle is while freewheeling (automatic

neutral).
Please refer to the information on

“Driving advice, ECO-driving” in

Section 2.



Assisted parking brake fault

light

Please refer to the information on the

“Assisted parking brake” in Section 2.



Emergency active brake

assist

Refer to the information on “Driving cor-

rection devices and aids” in Section 2.



Mode warning light ECO
This comes on when ECO

mode is activated.
Please refer to the information on “Eco-

driving” in Section 2.



Tyre pressure monitoring

system

Refer to the information on the “Tyre

pressure monitoring system” in

Section 2.
Rear seat belt reminder (depending

on vehicle)

Warning light

comes on, accom-

panied (depending on the vehicle) by

a message indicating the number of

fastened seat belts on the instrument

panel for approximately 30 seconds,

each time the vehicle is started, a door

is opened or a rear seat belt is fas-

tened/unfastened. Check that the rear

passengers are wearing seat belts and

that the number of seat belts shown as

fastened corresponds to the number of

rear seat places occupied.

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WARNING LIGHTS

(6/6)

The display of information shown below DEPENDS ON THE VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND COUNTRY.

On display C



Passenger airbag ON

Please refer to the information

on “Child safety: deactivating/activating

the front passenger airbag” in Section 1.

Passenger airbag OFF

Please refer to the information

on “Child safety: deactivating/activating

the front passenger airbag” in Section 1.

Driver’s seat belt reminder

and, depending on the vehi-

cle, front passenger seat belt re-

minder.
This lights up when the ignition is

switched on. If the driver's or front pas-

senger's seat belt (if this seat is occu-

pied) is not fastened as soon as the

vehicle has reached approximately

12.4 mph (20 km/h), it flashes and a

bleep sounds for around 120 seconds.
Note: an object placed on the passen-

ger seat base can activate the warning

light.

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