Renault Megane (2018 year). Manual

2.56

This function is an additional driving aid. This function is not under any

circumstances intended to replace the due care and attention of the

driver, who should at all times be in control of the vehicle.
The driver should always adapt their speed to the traffic conditions, re-

gardless of the system indications.
The system enables maximum speed signs to be detected and does not detect

other traffic signage.
The driver should not, however, ignore signs which are not detected by the system

and should as a priority comply with the traffic signage and the highway code.
In the event of poor visibility (fog, snow, frost, etc.), it is possible that the system

may not indicate the correct speed to the driver.
The driver should always adapt their speed to the traffic conditions, regardless of

the system indications.

OVERSPEED ALERT

(3/3)

Operating faults

The system cannot detect the speed

limit if:
–  the windscreen is not clean;
–  the camera is blinded by the sun;
–  there is insufficient visibility (night,

fog, etc.);

– the signs are not legible (snow, etc.)

or are hidden (by another vehicle or

by trees);

– the information taken from the navi-

gation system is not up to date.

2.57

CRUISE CONTROL

(1/4)

The cruise control function helps you to

maintain your driving speed at a speed

that you choose, called the cruising

speed.
This cruising speed may be set at any

speed above 20 mph (30 km/h).

The cruise control function

is in no way linked to the

braking system.

This function is an addi-

tional driving aid. This func-

tion does not take the place

of the driver. Therefore, it

can under no circumstances replace

the driver’s responsibility to respect

speed limits and to be vigilant (the

driver must always be ready to

brake). Cruise control must not be

used in heavy traffic, on winding or

slippery roads (black ice, aquaplan-

ing, gravel) and during bad weather

(fog, rain, side winds etc.).
There is a risk of accidents.

Controls

1 Main “On/Off” switch.
2 Controls for:

a cruising speed activation, storage

and increase (+) ;

b decreasing cruising speed (-).
3 Activation with recall of saved cruis-

ing speed (R).

5 Switch the function to standby (with

cruising speed saved) (O).

4 This control is only activated for ve-

hicles fitted with adaptive cruise

control (refer to the information on

“adaptive cruise control” in sec-

tion 2).

2.58

CRUISE CONTROL

(2/4)

Driving

Once a cruising speed is memorised

and the cruise control function is active,

you may lift your foot off the accelera-

tor pedal.

Please note that you are

strongly advised to keep

your feet close to the pedals

in order to react in an emer-

gency.

Activating cruise control

At a steady speed (above approx.

20 mph or 30 km/h), press switch 2

side a (+): the function is activated and

the current speed is saved.
The cruising speed replaces the dashes

and cruise control is confirmed by dis-

playing of the cruising speed, the mes-

sage “Cruise control” and depending on
the vehicle the indicator light



, in ad-

dition to the indicator light





If you try to activate the function below

20 mph (30 km/h), the message “Invalid

speed” will be displayed and the func-

tion will remain inactive.

Switching on

Press switch 1 on side



The indicator light





comes on,

lit green, and the message “Cruise con-

trol” appears on the instrument panel,

accompanied by dashes to indicate that

the cruise control function is activated

and waiting to store a cruising speed.

2.59

CRUISE CONTROL

(3/4)

Exceeding the cruising speed

The cruising speed may be exceeded

at any time by depressing the accelera-

tor pedal. While it is being exceeded,

the cruising speed flashes on the in-

strument panel.
Then, release the accelerator: after a

few seconds, the vehicle will automati-

cally return to its set cruising speed.

Cruising speed cannot be

maintained
When driving down a steep gradient,

the system is unable to maintain the

cruising speed: the stored speed will

flash on the instrument panel informa-

tion display to inform you of this situ-

ation.

Adjusting the cruising speed

The cruising speed can be changed by

pressing the switch 2 repeatedly:
– side a (+) to increase the speed;
– side b (-) to reduce the speed.

The cruise control function

is in no way linked to the

braking system.

2.60

CRUISE CONTROL

(4/4)

Switching off the function

The cruise control function is deacti-

vated if you press switch 1: in this case

a speed is no longer stored. The switch-

ing off, depending on the vehicle, of the
green indicator light



or of the green

indicator lights



and



, and of the

associated message on the instrument

panel confirm that it is off.

Returning to the cruising speed

If a speed is stored, it can be recalled,

once you are sure that the road con-

ditions are suitable (traffic, road sur-

face, weather conditions, etc.). Press

switch 3 (R) if the vehicle speed is

above 20 mph (30 km/h).
When the stored speed is recalled,

activation of the cruise control is con-

firmed by displaying of the cruising

speed along with the message “Cruise

control” and, depending on the vehicle,
lighting of the indicator light



NB: if the speed previously stored is

much higher than the current speed,

the vehicle will accelerate more rapidly

to reach this threshold.

When the cruise control function is

put on standby, pressing switch 2

side a (+) reactivates the cruise

control function without taking into

account the stored speed: it is the

speed at which the vehicle is moving

that is taken into account.

Putting the function on

standby

The function is set to standby if you:

– use the switch 5 (O);

– the brake pedal;

– depress the clutch pedal or the shift

into neutral if the vehicle has an au-

tomatic gearbox.

The cruising speed is stored and dis-

played on the instrument panel accom-

panied by the message “Memorised”.

Standby is confirmed by displaying of

cruising speed in grey and the mes-

sage “Memorised” and depending on
the vehicle the indicator light



going

out.

Putting the cruise control

on standby or switching it

off does not cause a rapid

reduction in speed: you

must brake by depressing the brake

pedal.

2.61

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

(1/7)

When traffic conditions permit (large

free-flowing road or motorway), the

adaptive cruise control gives you the

option of maintaining a chosen speed,

known as the cruising speed, which can

be set from 31 mph to 87 mph (50 and

140 km/h), or 93 mph (150 km/h) de-

pending on the vehicle, while keeping

a following distance from the vehicle in

front in the same lane.
The sensor has a range of 120 metres.
Note: The driver should take into ac-

count the maximum speed limit in the

country where they are driving.
Note: the adaptive cruise control can

brake the vehicle up to a third of the

braking capacity. Depending on the

situation, the driver may need to brake

harder.

This function is an additio-

nal driving aid. This function

does not take the place of

the driver.

Therefore, it can under no circum-

stances replace the driver’s respon-

sibility to respect speed limits and to

be vigilant (the driver must always

be ready to brake).
The adaptive cruise control should

not be used in heavy traffic, on

winding or slippery roads (black ice,

aquaplaning, gravel) and during bad

weather (fog, rain, side winds etc.).
There is a risk of accidents.

Sensor location

Make sure that the sensor 1 is not ob-

scured (by dirt, mud, snow, etc.).

On equipped vehicles, some infor-

mation is given on the head-up dis-

play.

2.62

The cruising speed replaces the dashes

and cruise control is confirmed by the

appearance of the message “Adaptive

cruise ctrl” and the warning light



If you try to activate the function below

31 mph (50 km/h) or above 87 mph

(140 km/h), or depending on the vehi-

cle, 93 mph (150 km/h), the message

“Invalid speed” is displayed and the

function will remain inactive.

Adjusting the following

distance

Pressing switch 6 multiple times ad-

justs the following distance.

Switching on

Press switch 5. Warning light



comes on, lit green, and the message

“Adaptive cruise ctrl” appears on the

instrument panel, accompanied by

dashes to indicate that the cruise con-

trol function is activated and waiting to

store a cruising speed.

Activating cruise control

At a steady speed (above approxi-

mately 31 mph (50 km/h)), press

switch 2side a (+): the function is acti-

vated and the current speed is memo-

rised.

Controls

5 Main “On/Off” switch.
2 Controls for:

a cruising speed activation, storage

and increase (+) ;

b decreasing cruising speed (-).
3 Activation with recall of saved cruis-

ing speed (R).

4 Switch the function to standby (with

cruising speed saved) (O).

6 Adjusting following distance.

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

(2/7)

2.63

Driving

Once a cruising speed is memorised

and the cruise control function is active,

you may lift your foot off the accelera-

tor pedal.
If a following distance is stored and a

vehicle travelling slower than yours is

detected by the system in your lane,

your vehicle will brake (with the brake

lights on) and adapt its speed to that of

the vehicle in front, respecting the fol-

lowing distance selected previously.

Overtaking
If your speed is lower than the cruise

control and you wish to perform an

overtaking manoeuvre, activating the

direction indicator will provide acceler-

ation enabling the overtaking manoeu-

vre.

Please note that you must

keep your feet close to the

pedals in order to react in

an emergency.

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

(3/7)

Adjusting the cruising speed

The cruising speed can be changed by

pressing the switch 2 repeatedly:
– side a (+) to increase the speed;
– side b (-) to reduce the speed.

Varying the following

distance

You can vary the following distance

from the vehicle in front at any time by

pressing switch 6 repeatedly.
Horizontal following bars will be dis-

played on the instrument panel, indicat-

ing the following distance selected:

– one bar for a short distance (cor-

responding to a following time of

around one second);

– two bars for a medium distance;

– three bars for a long distance (cor-

responding to a following time of

around two seconds).

Choosing the distance should depend

on the traffic, the laws in your country,

and on the weather conditions.
If a vehicle is detected by the system in

your lane, an outline C of a vehicle will

appear above the following bars.

2.64

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

(4/7)

Exceeding the cruising speed

The cruising speed may be exceeded

at any time by depressing the accelera-

tor pedal.

When exceeding this speed, the crui-

sing speed and the following bars are

shown in red, and the cruising speed

flashes on the instrument panel: the

distance control function is no longer

active.

Then, release the accelerator: cruise

and distance control will automatically

reactivate unless the function has been

set to standby.

Putting the function on

standby

The function is set to standby if:
–  you press switch 4 (O);
–  you depress the brake pedal;
–  you depress the clutch pedal;
–  you use the gear lever;
– the vehicle speed is lower than

25 mph (40 km/h) or over 100 mph

(160 km/h);

– the engine speed is too low or too

high;

– certain driver correction devices and

aids are triggered (ABS, ESC, etc.)

In the latter three cases, the message

“Adaptive cruise Adaptive cruise” is dis-

played on the instrument panel when

the function is set to standby.
Standby is confirmed by the display of

the cruising speed in grey and the mes-

sage “Adaptive cruise ctrl”.

Returning to the cruising speed
If a speed is stored, it can be recalled,

once you are sure that the road con-

ditions are suitable (traffic, road sur-

face, weather conditions, etc.). Press

switch 3 (R) if the vehicle speed is

above around 30 mph (50 km/h).
When the stored speed is recalled,

activation of the cruise control is con-

firmed by the illumination of the cruis-

ing speed in green, along with the mes-

sage “Adaptive cruise ctrl”.
When the cruise control is set to

standby, pressing switch 2, side a (+),

reactivates the cruise control function

without taking into account the stored

speed: it is the speed at which the vehi-

cle is moving that is taken into account.

2.65

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

(5/7)

Switching off the function

The cruise control function is deacti-

vated if you press switch 5: in this case

a speed is no longer stored. The green



indicator light and the message

"Adaptive cruise ctrl” on the instrument

panel go out to confirm that the function

is deactivated.

Putting the cruise control

on standby or switching it

off does not cause a rapid

reduction in speed: you

must brake by depressing the brake

pedal.

Please note that you must

keep your feet close to the

pedals in order to react in

an emergency.

Note: if the speed previously stored is

much higher than the current speed,

the vehicle will accelerate to reach this

threshold.
Under certain conditions (coming up

behind a vehicle moving much more

slowly, rapid change of lane of vehi-

cles in front etc.), the system may not

have time to respond and may emit a

beep alongside alert D when situations

require the driver’s attention, or alert E

when situations require immediate

action from the driver.
React accordingly and perform the ap-

propriate manoeuvres.

2.66

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

(6/7)

This function is an additional driving aid. This function is not under any

circumstances intended to replace the due care and attention of the

driver, who should at all times be in control of the vehicle.
The driver should always adapt their speed to the traffic conditions, re-

gardless of the system indications.
The system should under no circumstances be taken to be an obstacle detector

or an anti-collision system.

System servicing/repairs
– In the event of an impact, the sensor alignment may become changed, and its

operation will consequently be affected. Deactivate the function, then consult

an authorised dealer.

– Any work in the area where the radar is located (repairs, replacements, touch-

ing up of paintwork) must be carried out by a qualified professional.

System disturbance
In a complex environment (metal bridge, etc.), the system may be affected.
Risk of inadvertent braking.

Operating faults

When the system detects an operating

fault, the



warning light lights up

on the instrument panel, with the mes-

sage “Check cruise control”.
There are two possibilities:
– the system is temporarily disrupted

(for example: radar obscured by

dirt, mud, snow etc.). In this case,

park the vehicle and switch off the

engine. Clean the detection zone of

the radar. When you next start the

engine, the warning light and the

message go out.

– Otherwise, this may be caused by

another fault. Consult an approved

dealer

2.67

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

(7/7)

Limitation of the system operation
– A vehicle travelling in the opposite direction will not trigger any alert or any action on the system operation.

– The sensor area should be kept clean and free of any modifications in order to ensure the proper operation of the

system.

– Fixed obstacles (stationary vehicles, traffic jams, toll booths etc.) or objects travelling at low speed or of a small size (motor-

bikes, bicycles, pedestrians etc.) may not be detected by the system.

– A vehicle entering the same lane will only be detected once it has entered the detection zone. Sudden or late braking may

then take place.

– When entering a bend or curve, the sensor may temporarily no longer detect the vehicle in front, and this may lead to acce-

leration.

– When exiting a curve, the detection of the vehicle in front may be affected or delayed. Sudden or late braking may then take

place.

– A slower vehicle travelling in an adjacent lane may be detected and cause a slowing down if one of the two vehicles is trav-

elling too close to the lane of the other.

– The system is deactivated below around 20 mph (40 km/h). Drivers must react accordingly.

– Sudden changes in situation are not instantly taken into account by the system. Drivers must remain vigilant at all times and

under all circumstances.

Deactivating the function
You must disable the function if:

– the brake lights are not functioning;

– the front of the vehicle has undergone an impact or been damaged;

– the vehicle is being towed (breakdowns);

– traffic is heavy;

– the vehicle is travelling in a tunnel;

– the vehicle is travelling on a windy road;

– the vehicle is travelling on a slippery road or in poor weather conditions (fog, snow, rain, side winds etc.).
In the event of the system behaving abnormally, deactivate it and consult an authorised dealer.

2.68

PARKING DISTANCE CONTROL

(1/5)

Operating principle

Ultrasonic sensors in the rear bumper

measure the distance between the ve-

hicle and an obstacle.
This measurement is indicated by

beeps which become more frequent the

closer you come to the obstacle, until

they become a continuous beep when

the vehicle is approximately 20 to

30 centimetres from the obstacle.
The system detects obstacles to the

front, the rear and the sides of the ve-

hicle.
The parking distance control system

is only activated when the vehicle is

driven at a speed below approximately

6 mph (10 km/h).
The parking distance control system

does not take into account towing and

load carrying systems etc.

This function is an addi-

tional aid that indicates the

distance between the vehi-

cle and an obstacle whilst

reversing, using sound signals.
Under no circumstances should it

replace the driver’s care or respon-

sibility whilst reversing.
The driver should always be ready

for sudden incidents while driv-

ing: always ensure that there are

no small, narrow moving obstacles

(such as a child, animal, pushchair,

bicycle, stone, post etc.) in the blind

spot when manoeuvring.

Special features

Ensure that the ultrasonic sensors indi-

cated by arrows 1 are not obscured (by

dirt, mud, snow, etc.).

2.69

Operation

Most objects located less near the

front, rear and sides of the vehicle are

detected.
Depending on the distance of the ob-

stacle, the frequency of the beep will

be higher while approaching it, and will

become a solid beep around 20 cm for

obstacles to the sides, and 30 cm for

obstacles to the front or rear. Green,

orange and red zones will be displayed

on the display C.

PARKING DISTANCE CONTROL

(2/5)

Note: the display 2 shows the vehicle

surroundings and emits beeps.
It is necessary to travel a few metres

before the side detection is activated.
If all areas have a grey background, the

whole area around the vehicle is being

monitored:
– A: analysis of the vehicle surround-

ings in progress;

– B: analysis of the vehicle surround-

ings carried out

2.70

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.

Detection of obstacles to the side
Depending on the direction of the

wheels, the system determines the tra-

jectory of the vehicle and notifies the

driver of any risk or otherwise of a col-

lision with an obstacle 3 to the side of

the vehicle.

PARKING DISTANCE CONTROL

(3/5)

If a side obstacle is detected:
– the beeps become faster and then

sound continuously as the obstacle

gets nearer. Green, orange and red

zones will be displayed on the dis-

play D;

– if there is no risk of collision, no beep

will sound when approaching the ob-

stacle. Green, orange and red zones

will be displayed interspersed on the

display D.

Note: in the event of a change in tra-

jectory during a manoeuvre, the risk of

collision with an obstacles may be sig-

nalled late.

2.71

System sound

Enables the system sound to be

chosen.

Deactivating the system sound

Activate or deactivate the parking dis-

tance control sound.
Note: if you deactivate the sound, you

will no longer be notified with beeps

when approaching an obstacle.

Deactivating the system

Activate or deactivate parking distance

control.

Vehicles not fitted with a multimedia

system
Vehicle stationary:

– press and hold the switch 5 OK to

access the settings menu;

– repeatedly press the control 6 up or

down until you reach the “Driving as-

sistance” menu;

– press the switch 5 OK;

– repeatedly press the control 6 up or

down until you reach the “Parking

distance control settings” menu;

PARKING DISTANCE CONTROL

(4/5)

When the vehicle is being driven at

a speed below approximately 6 mph

(10 km/h), certain noises (motorcy-

cle, lorry, pneumatic drill, etc.) may

trigger the beeping sound of the

parking distance control.

Adjustment

You can adjust certain settings from the

multimedia screen 4. Please see the

equipment instructions for further infor-

mation.

Vehicles fitted with a multimedia

system
Select “Vehicle“, “Parking assistance”,

“Obstacle detection”.

Parking distance control audio

volume
Adjust the volume of the parking dis-

tance control by pressing + or -.

– press the switch 5 OK;

– using the control 6, select the set-

tings to be changed;

– press the switch 5 OK.

Renault Megane (2018 year). Manual - part 11