Renault Megane (2018 year). Manual

2.8

STANDING START PROCEDURE

(1/2)

Activating the system
The system is activated by:
– with the engine running, and the ve-

hicle stationary;

– Sport mode activated (please see

the “Multi-Sense” section);

– depress the brake pedal with the left

foot;

– keeping the brake pedal pressed,

pull the two steering wheel pad-

dles 1 until the message “Launch

Control ON” appears on the instru-

ment panel;

– release the paddles 1;
– with your left foot still pressing the

brake pedal, press the accelerator

pedal fully to beyond the point of

resistance with your right foot (the

engine speed will automatically sta-

bilise at around 2500 rpm);

– within 3 seconds, release the brake

pedal for a sporty vehicle start.

If fitted on the vehicle, with the vehicle

stationary, the standing start procedure

(Launch Control) is a function which

permits maximum acceleration.
Note: This function should only be used

when the mechanical components have

reached their operating temperature.

Do not use this function on

slippery or wet roads.
Risk of loss of control of

the vehicle.

Because of the accelera-

tion gained, this function

should only be used if traf-

fic conditions permit, and

in compliance with the local driving

regulations. Please ensure all the

conditions are met before each use.
Risk of accident or serious injury.

Heavy use of the system will reduce

the service life of the mechanical

components (clutch, transmission,

etc.).

2.9

Conditions for non-activation of the

system
Certain conditions will not enable the

system to be activated:
– five successive authorised standing

start procedures - beyond five proce-

dures being performed, the function

will be prevented for approximately

10 minutes;

–  high clutch temperature;
–  excessive road gradient percentage;
–  fault in the vehicle system (ESC,

etc.).

Note: If the function is prevented by

any of these conditions, the message

“Launch Control ON” will not be dis-

played on the instrument panel.

Because of the accelera-

tion gained, this function

should only be used if traf-

fic conditions permit, and

in compliance with the local driving

regulations. Please ensure all the

conditions are met before each use.
Risk of accident or serious injury.

The use of the function accelerates

wear on the tyres; please refer to the

information on «Tyres» in Section 5

of your driver’s handbook.

STANDING START PROCEDURE

(2/2)

2.10

For all vehicles:

The warning light



on the instru-

ment panel is lit when the engine is on

standby. The vehicle equipment re-

mains operational while the engine is

stopped.
Depending on the vehicle, when the

engine switches to standby, the steer-

ing assistance may no longer be opera-

tional.
In this case it becomes operational

again when the engine is no longer on

standby or the speed exceeds approxi-

mately 0.62 mph (1 km/h) (downhill,

slope, etc.).

For manual gearboxes:
– the gearbox is in neutral;
– and the clutch pedal is released. If

the warning light



flashes, this

means that the clutch pedal is not

sufficiently released;

– and the vehicle speed is less than

approximately 1.86 mph (3 km/h).

FUNCTION STOP AND START

(1/4)

This system enables a reduced fuel

consumption and lower greenhouse

gas emissions.

The system is activated automati-

cally when the vehicle is started. While

driving, the system stops the engine

(standby) when the vehicle is at a

standstill (traffic jam, traffic lights, etc).

Conditions for engine

standby

The vehicle has set off from where it

was parked;
For automatic gearboxes:

– the gearbox is in position D, M or N;

– and the brake pedal is pressed (suf-

ficiently hard);

– and the accelerator pedal is not

pressed;

– and the speed is zero for around

1 second.

The engine remains on standby if posi-

tion P is selected, or if position N is se-

lected with the handbrake engaged and

the brake pedal released.

If the engine is put in

standby, the electronic

parking brake (depending

on the vehicle) is not ap-

plied automatically.

If the engine stalls while the system

is in operation, pressing the clutch

pedal right down will start it again.

Keep your vehicle station-

ary when the engine is

on standby (shown by the

warning light



on the

instrument panel).

The ignition must be

switched off before leav-

ing the vehicle (please see

the information on “Starting,

stopping the engine” in Section 2).

2.11

Conditions for coming out of

engine standby

For automatic gearboxes:
– the brake pedal is released, posi-

tion D or M engaged;

– or the brake pedal is released, po-

sition N engaged and the parking

brake off;

– or the brake pedal is pressed again,

with position P engaged or posi-

tion N engaged with the parking

brake applied;

– or position R is engaged;

– or the accelerator pedal is pressed;

– or in manual mode the gear lever is

moved towards + or -.

For manual gearboxes:
– the gearbox is in neutral and the

clutch pedal is slightly depressed, or

– the engine is in gear and the clutch

pedal is pressed right down.

To fill up with fuel, the engine must

be stopped (and not on standby):

stop the engine (Please See

“Starting, stopping the engine” in

Section 2).

FUNCTION STOP AND START

(2/4)

Preventing the engine from

standing by

In certain situations, such as negotiat-

ing a crossroads for instance, it is pos-

sible (with the system activated) to keep

the engine running so as to be ready to

move off quickly.
Automatic gearbox:
Keep the vehicle stationary without

pressing too hard on the brake pedal.
Manual gearbox:
Keep the clutch pedal pressed right

down.

Special note: depending on the vehi-

cle, if you switch off the ignition when

the engine is on standby, the warning

light

is displayed for a few sec-

onds on the instrument panel.

2.12

FUNCTION STOP AND START

(3/4)

Conditions preventing the

standby of the engine

Certain conditions prevent the system

from using the engine standby function,

including when:
for vehicles equipped with a

RENAULT  card:
–  the driver’s door is not closed;
–  the driver’s seatbelt is not fastened.
for all vehicles:
–  reverse gear is engaged;
–  the bonnet is not locked;
–  the outdoor temperature is too low

or too high (less than around 5°C or

higher than around 35°C);

– the battery is not sufficiently charged;
– the difference between the vehicle

interior temperature and the auto-

matic climate control instruction is

too high;

– parking distance control is in opera-

tion;

– for vehicles with automatic gear-

boxes, the gradient is steeper than

approximately 12%;

– the “Clear View” function is activated

(please see “Automatic climate con-

trol” in Section 3);

– the engine temperature is too low;
– the emission control system is being

regenerated;

– Multi-Sense Sport mode is activated

(depending on the vehicle);

– ...

Warning light



is displayed on the

instrument panel. This notifies you that

engine standby is not available.

Deactivate the Stop and

Start function for any opera-

tion performed in the engine

compartment.

Special case for vehicles with

a RENAULT card

With the engine on standby (traffic jam,

traffic lights, etc.), if the driver unfas-

tens the seat belt and opens the driv-

er’s door, or gets out of the seat, the

ignition is switched off.
The assisted parking brake is applied

automatically.
To restart and reactivate the Stop and

Start system, start the engine (please

refer to the information on "Starting,

stopping the engine" in Section 2).

Special case of vehicles with

a key

With the engine on standby (traffic

jam, traffic lights, etc.), if you get out of

the vehicle, a beep warns you that the

engine is on standby and has not been

stopped.

2.13

FUNCTION STOP AND START

(4/4)

Special feature of the automatic

engine re-start
Under certain conditions, the engine

can restart on its own in order to guar-

antee your safety and comfort.
This can occur especially when:
– the outdoor temperature is too low

or too high (less than around 5°C or

higher than around 35°C);

– the “Clear View” function is activated

(please see “Automatic climate con-

trol” in Section 3);

– the battery is not sufficiently charged;
– the vehicle speed is above 3 mph

(5 km/h) (downhill slope, etc.);

– repeated pressing on the brake

pedal or braking system require-

ment;

– ...
For vehicles fitted with a manual gear-

box, the restarting of the engine may be

stopped if the clutch pedal is released

too quickly and a gear is engaged.

Deactivating, activating the

function

Press 1 to deactivate the function. The

message “Stop & Start deactivated” will

appear on the instrument panel and the

integrated warning light 2 on the switch

will light up.

Pressing again will reactivate the

system. The message “Stop & Start ac-

tivated” will appear on the instrument

panel and the integrated warning light 2

on switch 1 will go out.

Note: With the engine on standby,

press switch 1 to automatically re-

start the engine.

The system is automatically reacti-

vated each time the vehicle is started

(see “Starting, stopping the engine” in

Section 2).

Operating faults

When the message “Check Stop &

Start” appears on the instrument panel

and the integrated warning light 2 lights

up on the switch 1, the system is deac-

tivated.

Please consult an authorised dealer.

The ignition must be

switched off before leav-

ing the vehicle (please see

the information on “Starting,

stopping the engine” in Section 2).

Special feature of vehicles with

a key: for some of these condi-

tions the automatic restarting of the

engine is inhibited if a front door is

open.

2.14

SPECIAL FEATURES OF PETROL VERSIONS

The following operating conditions:
– driving for long periods when the low

fuel level warning light is lit;

– using leaded petrol;
– using fuel or lubrication additives

which are not approved.

Or operating faults such as:
– faulty ignition system, running out of

fuel or disconnected spark plugs re-

sulting in the engine misfiring or cut-

ting out when driving;

– loss of power,
as they may cause the catalytic con-

verter to overheat and thus reduce its

efficiency, or damage it irreparably

and cause heat damage to the vehi-

cle.

If you notice any of the above operating

faults, have the necessary repairs car-

ried out as soon as possible by an ap-

proved Dealer.
These faults may be avoided by regu-

larly taking your vehicle to an approved

Dealer at the intervals specified in the

Maintenance document.

Starting problems

To avoid damaging the catalytic con-

verter, do not keep trying to start the

engine (using the start button, or by

pushing or towing the vehicle) without

having identified and corrected the

starting fault.
If the fault cannot be identified, do not

keep trying to start the engine, but con-

tact an approved Dealer.

Do not park the vehicle or

run the engine in locations

where combustible sub-

stances or materials such as

grass or leaves can come into con-

tact with the hot exhaust system.

2.15

SPECIAL FEATURES OF DIESEL VERSIONS

Diesel engine speed

Diesel engines are fitted with an injec-

tion pump which prevents the engine

speed being exceeded irrespective of

the gear selected.
If the message “Check antipollution

system” is displayed along with warn-

ing lights

and

, consult an

authorised dealer immediately.
When driving, depending on the fuel

grade used, it is possible that white

smoke may be emitted.
This is due to the exhaust particle filter

being cleaned automatically, and does

not affect the way the vehicle runs.

Running out of fuel

If the tank has been completely

drained, the system must be reprimed

after the tank is refilled: See “Fuel

tank” in section 1 before restarting the

engine.

Do not park the vehicle or

run the engine in locations

where combustible sub-

stances or materials such

as grass or leaves can come into

contact with the hot exhaust system.

Precautions to be taken in

winter

To avoid any faults in icy weather:
– ensure that the battery is always fully

charged,

– always keep the diesel tank rela-

tively full to avoid water vapour con-

densing in it and accumulating at the

bottom of the tank.

2.16

Gear lever

Selecting reverse gear
Vehicle with manual gearbox: Follow

the grid marked on knob 1 and, depend-

ing on the vehicle, lift the ring against

the knob to engage reverse gear.
Vehicles with automatic gear-

box: refer to the information on the

“Automatic gearbox” in Section 2.
The reversing lights will come on as

soon as reverse gear is selected with

the ignition on.

GEAR LEVER/HANDBRAKE

Handbrake

To release:
Pull the lever 3 up slightly, press

button 2 and then lower the lever to the

floor.

The red warning light

}

on the in-

strument panel will remain on, accom-

panied by the message “Parking brake

on” and a beep if you are driving with an

incorrectly released handbrake.

When stationary, and de-

pending on the slope and/or

vehicle load, it may be nec-

essary to pull up the hand-

brake at least two extra notches and

engage a gear (1

or reverse gear)

for vehicles with a manual gearbox

or position P for vehicles with an au-

tomatic gearbox.

An impact to the under-

side of the vehicle while

manoeuvring (e.g.: strik-

ing a post, raised kerb or

other street furniture) may result in

damage to the vehicle (e.g.: defor-

mation of an axle).
To avoid any risk of accident, have

your vehicle checked by an ap-

proved Dealer.

Make sure that the hand-

brake is properly released

when driving (red indicator

light off), otherwise over-

heating, or even damage, may

occur.

To apply:
Pull lever 3 upwards. Check that the

vehicle is immobilised. The warning

light

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on the instrument panel will

come on.

2.17

ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE

(1/3)

Note:
To indicate that the electronic parking

brake is released, a beep sounds and

the message “Apply parking brake” ap-

pears on the instrument panel:
– with the engine running: when the

driver’s door is opened;

– with the engine switched off (eg.

when the engine stalls): when a front

door is opened.

In this case, pull and release switch 2 to

apply the assisted parking brake.

Assisted release of the parking

brake
The brake will be released as soon as

the vehicle starts and accelerates.

Assisted operation

The electronic parking brake immobi-

lises the vehicle when the engine is

switched off by pressing the engine

start/stop button 1 or by turning the

ignition key (key in the “ ON" 2 po-

sition).
In all other circumstances, for example

stalling of the engine or placing of

the engine on standby by the Stop

and Start function (refer to the informa-

tion on the "Stop and Start" function in

Section 2), the electronic parking brake

is not applied automatically. Manual

mode must be used.

For certain country-specific model ver-

sions, the assisted brake application

function is not activated. Refer to the

information on “Manual operation”.
To confirm that the electronic parking

brake is applied, the message “Parking

brake on” and warning light

}

on the instrument panel and warning

light 3 on the switch 2 light up.
After the engine is switched off, indi-

cator light 3 goes out several minutes

after the electronic parking brake has

been applied and indicator light

}

goes out when the vehicle is locked.

Before leaving the vehi-

cle, check that the assisted

parking brake is fully ap-

plied. Warning light 3 on

switch 2 and warning light

}

on the instrument panel light up to

show that the parking brake is ap-

plied but go out when the doors are

locked.

2.18

ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE

(2/3)

Special cases

To park on a slope or while towing a

trailer, for example, pull switch 2 for

a few seconds to gain the maximum

braking.

To park the vehicle without applying the

electronic parking brake (if there is a

risk of freezing, for example):

– with the engine running, while simul-

taneously keeping the brake pedal

and switch 2 depressed, switch off

the engine by pressing the engine

Start/Stop button 1;

– in gear, release the brake pedal and

switch 2.

For vehicles fitted with the Stop and

Start function, with the engine on

standby, the electronic parking brake is

automatically activated if the driver un-

fastens their seat belt or opens the driv-

er's door or gets out of their seat.

Brief stop

To manually activate the electronic

parking brake, (when stopping at a red

light, or stopping when the engine is

running, etc.): pull and release switch 2.

The brake is released as soon as the

vehicle is started up again.

Manual operation

You can control the electronic parking

brake manually.

Applying the electronic parking

brake

Pull switch 2. Warning light 3 and warn-

ing light

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on the instrument panel

light up.

Releasing the electronic parking

brake

With the ignition on, depress the brake

pedal then press switch 2: warning

light 3 and warning light

}

go out.

Special feature related to the Stop and Start function: if the driver's seat

is unfastened before the engine goes into standby due to the Stop and

Start function, make sure that the parking brake is applied: the

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in-

dicator light on the instrument panel confirms this. Risk of loss of immobilisa-

tion.

2.19

Operating faults

– If there is a fault, the

warning

light illuminates on the instrument

panel accompanied by the “Check

parking brake” message and, in

some cases, the

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warning

light.

Please contact an authorised dealer

as soon as possible.

– If there is an assisted parking brake

fault, the warning light

comes

on, along with the message “Braking

system fault”, a beep and, in some

cases, the warning light

}

This means that you must stop as

soon as traffic conditions allow.

Versions with an automatic

gearbox

For safety reasons, automatic release

is deactivated when the driver’s door

is open or not shut properly and the

engine is running (in order to prevent

the vehicle from moving without the

driver). The “Release parking brake

manually” message appears on the

instrument panel when the driver de-

presses the accelerator.

ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE

(3/3)

It is therefore essential to

immobilise the vehicle by

engaging first gear (manual

gearbox) or position P (au-

tomatic gearbox). If the slope re-

quires it, chock the vehicle.

Never leave your vehicle

without moving the selec-

tor lever to position P and

switching off the engine.

This is because when the vehicle is

stationary with the engine running

and a gear engaged, the vehicle

may begin to move.
There is a risk of accidents.

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.

If the message “Electric fail-

ure DANGER” or “Check

battery” appears, manually

activate the electronic park-

ing brake by pulling switch 2 (or po-

sition the gear lever in P for auto-

matic gearboxes) before stopping

the engine.
Risk of loss of immobilisation of the

vehicle.
Contact an authorised dealer.

2.20

DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING

(1/5)

Gear change indicator 2
Depending on the vehicle, to obtain op-

timum consumption levels, a warning

light on the instrument panel lets you

know the best time to move up or down

a gear:

move up a gear;

‰

move down a gear.

If you regularly follow this indicator, you

will reduce your vehicle’s fuel consump-

tion.

Fuel consumption is accredited in ac-

cordance with a standard regulatory

method. Identical for all manufactur-

ers, this enables vehicles to be com-

pared with one another. Consumption

in real time depends on vehicle usage

conditions, the equipment fitted and the

user’s driving style. To optimise fuel

consumption, please refer to the follow-

ing advice.
Depending on the vehicle, you will have

various functions which enable you to

lower your fuel consumption:

– the rev counter with ECO zone;

– gear change indicator;

– the driving style indicator;

– the journey record and eco-driving

advice via the multimedia screen;

– ECO mode.

Warning light



is displayed on

the instrument panel when parameter

“Free wheel in ECO mode” is activated

(ON in menu "User settings”).
If fitted on the vehicle, the navigation

system provides additional information.

On the instrument panel A

or B

Depending on the vehicle, the informa-

tion display can be organised and cus-

tomised based on the instrument panel

customisation style selected from the

multimedia screen.

The rev counter with ECO zone 1
Driving in the ECO zone helps you op-

timise fuel consumption under most cir-

cumstances.

2.21

DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING

(2/5)

On the multimedia screen

Journey record
Once the engine is switched off, you

will see “Journey record” displayed on

the screen 4, enabling you to view in-

formation relating to your last journey.
This indicates:

– average fuel consumption;

– number of miles/kilometres travelled;

– number of miles/kilometres saved.

They correspond to driving with no

fuel consumption.

An overall rating from 0 to 100 is dis-

played to let you assess your eco driv-

ing performance. The higher the rating,

the lower the fuel consumption.

Eco advice is given to help improve

your performance.
With your favourite journeys saved,

you can compare your performance

between trips and the performance of

other vehicle users.

For more information, please see the

multimedia system instructions.

Driving style indicator 3
Informs you about the driving style

adopted in real time. This is shown by

indicator light 3.
The more petals there are on indica-

tor 3, the smoother and more economi-

cal your driving.
To activate/deactivate the driving style

indicator, please see the multimedia

system instructions.

2.22

DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING (

3/5)

ECO mode

ECO mode is a function which opti-

mises fuel consumption. It acts upon

certain power consuming systems in

the vehicle (heating, air conditioning,

power-assisted steering, etc.) and on

certain driving actions (acceleration,

gear changing, cruise control, decele-

ration, etc.).
Limiting acceleration enables low fuel

consumption in urban and surrounding

areas. Reduced usage of the air condi-

tioning reduces fuel consumption with-

out affecting heating comfort.

Free wheel in ECO mode
Depending on the vehicle, for vehicles

fitted with an automatic gearbox, in the

deceleration phases (with the foot fully

off the accelerator pedal), switching to

freewheeling (automatic neutral) de-

creases engine braking and allows you

to farther without accelerating in order

to save fuel.

Activating the function
The function can be activated:
– by pressing switch 5;
– by pressing the switch 6 (please refer

to the information on “Multi-Sense” in

Section 3);

– from the navigation menu on the

multimedia screen (please refer to

the instructions for the multimedia

equipment).

The warning light



comes on on

the instrument panel to confirm activa-

tion.
While driving, it is possible to leave the

ECO mode temporarily in order to im-

prove engine performance.
For this, depress the accelerator pedal

firmly and fully.
ECO mode is reactivated when you

take pressure off the accelerator pedal.

Disabling the function
Press switch 5.

The warning light



goes out on

the instrument panel to confirm deac-

tivation.

To activate/deactivate the “free wheel”

mode, see “Vehicle settings customisa-

tion menu” in Section 1.

2.23

Driving advice and ECO

driving

Behaviour
– Drive carefully for the first few miles

until the engine reaches its normal

operating temperature, rather than

let it warm up while the vehicle is sta-

tionary.

– Speed is expensive.

– Dynamic driving with a lot of frequent

acceleration and braking is expen-

sive on fuel in comparison to the time

saved.

– Do not overrev the engine in the in-

termediate gears.

You should always use the highest

gear possible.

– Avoid sudden acceleration.

– Brake as little as possible. If you an-

ticipate an obstacle or bend in ad-

vance, you may then simply release

the accelerator pedal.

– Do not try to maintain the same

speed up a hill, accelerate no more

than you would on flat ground. Keep

your foot in the same position on the

accelerator pedal.

– Double declutching and accelerating

before switching off are unnecessary

in modern vehicles.

Obstructions to the driver

On the driver’s side, only

use mats suitable for the

vehicle, attached with the

pre-fitted components, and check

the fitting regularly. Do not lay one

mat on top of another.

There is a risk of wedging the

pedals

DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING

(4/5)

– Bad weather, flooded roads:

Do not drive through

floods if the water is

above the lower edge of

the wheel rims.

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