Renault Megane (2018 year). Manual

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DISPLAYS AND INDICATORS

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Instrument panel A

lights up when the driver’s door is

opened. In some cases, the appear-

ance of a warning light is accompanied

by a message.
You can customise your instrument

panel with the content and colours of

your choice.

For vehicles fitted with a navigation

system, refer to the handbook for the

equipment.

For vehicles not fitted with a naviga-

tion system, refer to the information on

“Vehicle settings customisation menu”

in Section 1.

Rev counter 1

(graduations x 1000)

Speedometer 2
This is displayed differently according

to how the instrument panel is custom-

ised.

Overspeed buzzer
Depending on the vehicle and coun-

try, a buzzer sounds for approximately

10 seconds every 40 seconds, as long

as the vehicle is travelling in excess of

72 mph (120 km/h).

Driving style indicator 3
Please refer to the information on “Eco-

driving” in Section 2.

Trip computer and warning system
Refer to the information on the “Trip

computer and warning system” in

Section 1.

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Fuel gauge 6
If the level is at the minimum, warn-

ing light

integrated in the indica-

tor comes on orange, accompanied by

a beep. Fill up as soon as possible.

Coolant temperature indicator 4
In normal use, indicator 4 should be

before area 5. Under “intensive” oper-

ating conditions, the needle may ap-

proach this zone. This is not serious
unless the warning light

comes

on accompanied by a message on the

instrument panel and a beep.

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Instrument panel B

lights up when the driver’s door is

opened. In some cases, the appear-

ance of a warning light is accompanied

by a message.

Rev counter 7

(graduations x 1000)

Speedometer 8
This is displayed differently according

to how the instrument panel is custom-

ised.

Overspeed buzzer
Depending on the vehicle and coun-

try, a buzzer sounds for approximately

10 seconds every 40 seconds, as long

as the vehicle is travelling in excess of

72 mph (120 km/h).

Driving style indicator 9
Please refer to the information on “Eco-

driving” in Section 2.

Trip computer and warning system
Refer to the information on the “Trip

computer and warning system” in

Section 1.

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Coolant temperature indicator 10
In normal use, the indicator 10 should

be before the red zone 11. Under “in-

tensive” operating conditions, the

needle may approach this zone. This

is not serious unless the warning light

comes on accompanied by a

message on the instrument panel and

a beep.

Fuel gauge 12
If the level is at the minimum, warn-

ing light

integrated in the indica-

tor comes on orange, accompanied by

a beep. Fill up as soon as possible.

13 14

Instrument panel in miles

(option to switch to km/h)
Vehicles not fitted with a multimedia

system
– With the ignition off, press the OK

button 13 and the engine start/stop

button 15;

– using control 14, select “Settings”,

“Instrument panel”, then the unit;

– Press the OK button 13 to confirm.
To return to the previous mode, repeat

the same operation.
Vehicles fitted with a multimedia

system
From the multimedia screen, select

“System” then “Units”.
Note: In both cases, once the battery

is switched off, the on-board computer

automatically returns to the original unit

of measurement.

Engine oil level low warning

When the engine is started, the instru-

ment panel display alerts you when the

minimum oil level is reached. Refer to

the information on the “Engine oil level”

in Section 4.
The first time the warning appears, it

can be cleared by pressing switch 13

“OK”.
Subsequent warnings will disappear

automatically after around 30 seconds.

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Head-up display 16

The display details driving and navi-

gation information from the instrument

panel and the multimedia screen.
If fitted to the vehicle, this comes on

when the engine is started and is re-

tracted when the engine is switched off.

You can adjust certain settings from

the multimedia screen: with the engine

running, access the menu “System”,

“Display”, then “Head-up display”.

Adjusting the display information

height
Depending on your driving position,

you can raise or lower the information

on the display.

Adjusting the display brightness
You can adjust the brightness (day or

night mode)

– automatically: the brightness will

vary depending on the outdoor light.

– manually: the brightness automati-

cally switches with the activation/de-

activation of the lights.

In both cases, the day mode varies

based on the outdoor brightness.

Good information visibility can be af-

fected by:
– the seat position;
– the presence of an object placed

on the opened display;
– the polarisation of some spectacle

lenses;
– extreme weather conditions (rain,

snow, very strong sunlight, etc.).

In the event of contradic-

tory information between

the instrument panel and

the head-up display/mul-

timedia screen, please refer to the

information displayed on the instru-

ment panel.

Do not manually force the opening/

closure of the head-up display.

For safety reasons, carry

out any adjustments when

the vehicle is stationary.

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Operating faults
In the event of a malfunction (the dis-

play fails to open when the engine is

started, or the display retracts, with the

engine running, following an object im-

pacting the display):
– stop and restart the engine;
or
– from the multimedia screen, change

the display opening settings.

If there is still a problem, contact an au-

thorised dealer.

With the display opened or closed,

no object should be placed on it or

in its housing.
Do not use solvents, detergents or

an abrasive cloth to clean the dis-

play.
Only use a microfibre wipe.

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Display selection keys 2

Scroll through the following information

by repeated short presses on button 2

(the display depends on the vehicle

equipment and country):
a) total mileage and trip mileage re-

corder;

b) journey parameters:

– average fuel consumption;

–

current fuel consumption;

– estimated range;

– distance travelled;

– average speed;

c) current speed;
d) distance before service;
e) tyre pressure reset;
f) trip log, operating faults and informa-

tion message readout.

On-board computer 1

Depending on the vehicle, this includes

the following functions:
– distance travelled;
– journey parameters;
– information messages;
– operating fault messages (associ-

ated with the

warning light);

– warning messages (associated with

the

warning light);

All these functions are described on the

following pages.

TRIP COMPUTER: general information

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ON-BOARD COMPUTER: general information

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Interpreting some of the

values displayed after

resetting

The values showing average fuel con-

sumption and average speed will

become more stable and reliable the

further you have travelled since the last

time the Reset button was pressed.
The average fuel consumption may de-

crease when:
–

the vehicle stops accelerating;

–

the engine reaches its operating

temperature (if the engine was cold

when the reset key was pressed);

–

when driving from an urban area

onto the open road.

Automatic resetting of the

journey parameters

Resetting occurs automatically when

the maximum value of any of the pa-

rameters is exceeded.

Trip mileage resetting

With “trip mileage recorder” selected

on the display, press key OK 3 until the

mileage recorder resets to zero.

Resetting the journey

parameters (reset button)

with the display showing one of the trip

settings, press key OK 3 until the dis-

play is reset to zero.

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ON-BOARD COMPUTER: trip settings

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

Examples of selections

Interpreting the display selected

101778 km

a) Total mileage and trip mileage recorder.

112.4 km

Middle

b) Journey parameters:

Average fuel consumption.

The value is displayed after having travelled at least 400 metres since the last

reset.

5.8 L/100

Current

Current fuel consumption.

This value is displayed after a speed of approximately 20 mph (30 km/h) is reached.

7.4 L/100

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

Examples of selections

Interpreting the display selected

Range

b) Journey parameters (continued):
Estimated range with remaining fuel.

The value is displayed after driving 400 metres.

541 km

Distance

Distance

travelled since last reset.

522 km

Middle

Average

speed since the last reset.

The value is displayed after driving 400 metres.

123.4 km/H

55.8

mph (90 km/h)

c) Current speed.

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ON-BOARD COMPUTER: trip settings

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

Examples of selections

Interpreting the display selected

On-board computer with mileage-

before-service message

d) Mileage before service or oil change.

Mileage before service

With the ignition switched on, the engine not running and

the display set to “Service Intervals”, press button OK for ap-

proximately 5 seconds to display the mileage before service

(distance or time to the next service). When the distance value

approaches its limit, there are several possible scenarios:

–

range less than 930 miles (1,500 km) or one month: the

message “Service due in” is displayed accompanied by the

nearest term (distance or time);

–

range equal to 0 km/miles or service date reached: the

message “Service required” is displayed accompanied by
warning light

The vehicle requires a service as soon as possible.

Service Intervals

Service in

30 000 Kms / 12 mo

Service due in

300 Kms / 24 days

Service required

Resetting: to reset the distance before service, press and hold button 2 for approximately 10 seconds until the display shows

the mileage permanently.
Note: If a service is performed without changing the engine oil, only the mileage before the next service should be reset. In the

event of an oil change, both the distance before the next service and the next oil change should be reset.

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

TRIP COMPUTER: trip settings

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Examples of selections

Interpreting the display selected

On-board computer with distance before

next service message (cntd.)

d) Mileage before service or oil change.

Mileage before service

With the ignition on, the engine not running and the display

selected “Service Intervals”, press button OK for about 5 sec-

onds to display the mileage before the next service, then press

button 2 to view the mileage before the next oil change (distance

or time remaining before the next service). When the distance

value approaches its limit, there are several possible scenarios:

–

range less than 930 miles (1,500 km) or one month: the

message “Service due in” is displayed accompanied by the

nearest term (distance or time);

–

range equal to 0 km/miles or service date reached: the

message “Service required” is displayed accompanied by
warning light

The vehicle requires an oil change as soon as possible.

Service Intervals

Oil change in

30 000 Kms / 24 mo

Service due in

300 Kms / 24 days

Service required

Depending on the vehicle, the mileage before an oil change varies according to the driving style (frequent driving at low speed,

door-to-door journeys, extensive use at idling speed, towing a trailer, etc.). The distance remaining until the next oil change can

therefore decrease more quickly in some cases than the actual distance travelled.
Resetting: to reset the mileage before a service, press and hold button 2 for approximately 10 seconds until the display shows

the range permanently.

Note: If a service is performed without changing the engine oil, only the mileage before the next service should be reset. In the

event of an oil change, both the distance before the next service and the next oil change should be reset.

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

Examples of selections

Interpreting the display selected

e) Reset the tyre pressure.

Refer to the information on the “Tyre pressure

monitoring system” in Section 2.

Tyre pressure

No message

memorised

f) Trip log.

Successive display:
–

information messages (passenger airbag OFF

etc.);

–

operating fault messages (Check injection

system, etc.).

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TRIP COMPUTER AND WARNING SYSTEM: information messages

Examples of messages

Interpreting the display selected

“Parking brake on”

Indicates that the parking brake has been applied.

“Checking control

functions”

Displayed with the ignition on when the vehicle is running self-diagnostics.

“Turn steering

wheel + START”

Turn the steering wheel slightly whilst pressing the vehicle start button to unlock the steering

column.

“Steering wheel not locked” Indicates that the steering column has not been locked.

These can help in the vehicle starting phase, or give information about a selection or a driving status.

Examples of information messages are given in the following pages.

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TRIP COMPUTER AND WARNING SYSTEM: operating fault messages

These appear with the

warning light and mean that you should drive very carefully to an authorised dealer as

soon as possible. If you fail to follow this recommendation, you risk damaging your vehicle.

They disappear when the display selection key is pressed or after several seconds and are stored in the computer log. The

warning light stays on. Examples of operating fault messages are given in the following pages.

Examples of messages

Interpreting the display selected

“Clean diesel filter”

Indicates the presence of water in the diesel filter; contact an approved Dealer

as soon as possible.

“Check lighting”

Indicates a fault in the headlights.

“Check vehicle”

Indicates a fault in one of the pedal sensors, battery management system or oil

level sensor.

“Check airbag”

Indicates a fault in the restraint system in addition to the seat belts. In the event

of an accident, it is possible that they may not be triggered.

“Check antipollution system”

Indicates a fault in the vehicle’s particle filter system.

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TRIP COMPUTER AND WARNING SYSTEM: warning message

These appear with the

warning light and require you to stop immediately, for your own safety, as soon as traf-

fic conditions allow. Stop your engine and do not restart it. Contact an approved Dealer.

Some examples of warning messages are given below. Note: the messages appear on the display either individually or al-

ternately (when there are several messages to be displayed), and may be accompanied by a warning light and/or a beep.

Examples of messages

Interpreting the display selected

“Engine failure hazard”

Indicates an injection fault, the vehicle’s engine has overheated or there is a

serious engine fault.

“Power steering fault”

Indicates a fault in the steering or a problem with the four-wheel drive.

“Braking system fault” or “Stop vehicle” Indicates a fault in the braking system. Apply the electronic parking brake ma-

nually and ensure that the vehicle is immobilised using a chock.

“Electric failure DANGER”

Indicates a fault in the vehicle battery charging circuit (alternator etc.).

“Puncture”

Indicates a puncture on the tyre displayed on the instrument panel.

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