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Renault Megane (2018 year). Manual - part 18

5.8

Remove using the hubcap tool 1 (lo-

cated in the tool kit) by connecting the

hook in the recess provided next to the

valve 2 (to attach the metal clip).
To refit it, align it with valve 2. Push the

retaining hooks in fully, starting with

side A near the valve, followed by B

and C, finishing at D opposite the valve.
Note: if you are using anti-theft bolts,

refer to the information on “Changing a

wheel”.

HUBCAP

Do not leave the tools un-

secured inside the vehicle

as they may come loose

under braking. After use,

check that all the tools are correctly

clipped into the tool kit, then posi-

tion it correctly in its housing: risk of

injury.

5.9

CHANGING A WHEEL

(1/2)

Place the jack 3 horizontally; the jack

head must be lined up with the sill clos-

est to the wheel concerned, as shown

by an arrow 1.
Crank up the jack by hand at first to

align the base plate (which should be

inclined further inwards than the jack

head).
Turn the wheelbrace until the wheel lifts

off the ground.

Switch on the hazard warn-

ing lights.
Keep the vehicle away from

traffic and on a level surface

where it will not slip.
Apply the parking brake and engage

a gear (first or reverse, or P for auto-

matic transmissions).

Ask all the passengers to leave the

vehicle and keep them away from

traffic.

If the vehicle is parked on

the hard shoulder, you must

warn other road users of

your vehicle’s presence

with a warning triangle or with other

devices as per the legislation apply-

ing to the country you are in.

If the vehicle is not equipped with a

jack or wheelbrace, you can obtain

these from your approved dealer.

Vehicles equipped with a jack

and wheelbrace

If necessary, remove the wheel trim.
Use the wheelbrace 2 to slacken off the

wheel bolts. Position it so as to be able

to push from above.

5.10

Undo the bolts and take off the wheel.
Fit the emergency spare wheel onto

the hub and rotate it until the mounting

holes in the wheel coincide with those

of the hub.
If bolts are supplied with the emergency

spare wheel, only use these bolts for

the emergency spare wheel. Tighten

the bolts, checking that the wheel is

correctly positioned on its hub and un-

screw the jack.
With the wheel on the ground, tighten

the bolts fully and have the tightness of

the bolts checked and the emergency

spare wheel pressure checked as soon

as possible.

Anti-theft bolt
If you use anti-theft bolts, fit these

nearest the valve (wheel embel-

lisher may not be able to fit).

If you have a puncture, re-

place the wheel as soon as

possible.
A tyre which has been punc-

tured should always be inspected

(and repaired, where possible) by a

specialist.

CHANGING A WHEEL

(2/2)

5.11

TYRES

(1/3)

Maintaining the tyres

The tyres must be in good condition

and the tread form must have sufficient

depth; tyres approved by our Technical

Department have tread wear indica-

tors 1 which are indicators moulded

into the tread at several points.

The tyres are the only contact between

the vehicle and the road, so it is essen-

tial to keep them in good condition.
You must make sure that your tyres

con- form to local road traffic regula-

tions.

When the tread has worn down to the

wear warning strips, these strips will

become visible 2: it is then necessary

to replace your tyres because the tread

rubber is now only 1.6 mm deep at

most, resulting in poor road holding

on wet roads.
An overloaded vehicle, long journeys

by motorway, particularly in very hot

weather, or continual driving on poorly

surfaced minor roads will lead to more

rapid tyre wear and affect safety.

Incidents which occur when

driving, such as striking the

kerb, may damage the tyres

and wheel rims, and could

also lead to misalignment of the

front or rear axle geometry. In this

case, have the condition of these

checked by an approved dealer.

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 who 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.

5.14

Any operation on (or modi-

fication to) the electrical

system must be performed

by an approved dealer

since an incorrect connection might

damage the electrical equipment

(harness, components and in partic-

ular the alternator). In addition, your

Dealer has all the parts required for

fitting these units.

LED dipped beam

headlights 1

Please see an authorised dealer.

LED main beam headlights 2

Please see an authorised dealer.

FRONT HEADLIGHTS: replacing the bulbs

(1/2)

Halogen dipped beam

headlight

To change the bulb:

– open the bonnet;

– remove cover B;

– Turn the bulb holder a quarter

turn 4;

– remove the bulb.
Bulb type: H7.
Once the bulb has been replaced,

check that it is properly secured.

The bulbs are under pres-

sure and can break when

replaced.
Risk of injury.

Please note when work-

ing close to the engine that

it may be hot. In addition,

the engine cooling fan may

start at any moment. The



warning light in the engine compart-

ment reminds you of this.
Risk of injury.

5.15

To comply with local legislation, or

as a precaution, you can obtain an

emergency kit containing a set of

spare bulbs and fuses from an ap-

proved dealer.

Daytime running lights and

side lights 5

Please see an authorised dealer.

Front fog lights 7

– Access the bulb holder via the un-

derneath of the vehicle;

– unclip the access flap 8;

– turn the bulb holder a quarter turn;

– remove the bulb.
Type of bulb: H16.
Once the bulb has been replaced,

check that it is properly secured.

Additional lights

If you wish to fit fog lights to your ve-

hicle, please see an authorised dealer.

FRONT HEADLIGHTS: replacing the bulbs

(2/2)

Direction indicator light 6

– Access the bulb holder via the un-

derneath of the vehicle;

– unclip the access flap 8;

– turn the bulb holder a quarter turn;

– remove the bulb.
Type of bulb: PY21W.
Once the bulb has been replaced,

check that it is properly secured.
However, we would advise you to have

them replaced by an approved dealer if

it proves difficult.

Halogen main beam headlight

To change the bulb:

– open the bonnet;

– remove cover A;

– pull the bulb holder 3;

– remove the bulb.
Bulb type: H7.
It is essential to use anti-U.V. 55W

bulbs so as not to damage the plastic

on the headlights.
Do not touch the bulb glass. Hold it

by its base.
When the bulb has been changed,

make sure you refit the cover correctly.

5.16

REAR LIGHTS AND SIDE LIGHTS: replacing the bulbs

(1/9)

5-door version

Side light 3

Consult an approved dealer.

Access to the bulb holders 6

and 7

Open the boot, remove the cover 4 to

access the screw 5 and undo it.
Remove the rear lights unit.

Direction indicator light 2

Turn bulb holder 7 a quarter of a turn

and take out the bulb.
Bulb type: PY21W.

Brake light 1

Turn bulb holder 6 a quarter of a turn

and take out the bulb.
Bulb type: P21W.
Refit the bulb holder and push the unit

in fully until it locks in place.
Check that the light is properly locked

in position.
Tighten the screw 5 and reposition the

cover 4.

5.17

Reversing light

From the boot, unclip the cover on the

interior trim of the boot lid 8 using a

screwdriver or similar tool.

Turn bulb holder 9 a quarter of a turn

and take out the bulb.
Bulb type: W16W.

Refitting
To refit, proceed in the reverse order,

taking care not to damage the wiring.

The bulbs are under pres-

sure and can break when

replaced.
Risk of injury.

REAR LIGHTS AND SIDE LIGHTS: replacing the bulbs

(2/9)

High level brake light 10

Consult an approved dealer.

Rear fog lights 11

The front bumper needs to be removed;

consult an authorised dealer.
Bulb type: P21W.

5.18

REAR LIGHTS AND SIDE LIGHTS: replacing the bulbs

(3/9)

The bulbs are under pres-

sure and can break when

replaced.
Risk of injury.

Side repeaters 13 and

welcome lighting 14

The wing mirror needs to be removed;

consult an authorised dealer.

Number plate lights 12

– Unclip the light 12 using a tool such

as a flat-blade screwdriver;

– remove the light cover to gain access

to the bulb.

Bulb type: W5W.

5.19

REAR LIGHTS AND SIDE LIGHTS: replacing the bulbs

(4/9)

Estate version

Brake light 1

Consult an approved dealer

Side light 3

Consult an approved dealer.

Access to the bulb-holder 6

Open the luggage compartment lid,

remove the cover 4 to access the two

screws 5 and undo them.
Remove the rear lights unit.

Direction indicator light 2

Turn bulb holder 6 a quarter of a turn

and take out the bulb.
Bulb type: PY21W.

5.20

Reversing light

From the boot, unclip the cover on the

interior trim of the boot lid 7 using a

screwdriver or similar tool.

Turn bulb holder 8 a quarter of a turn

and take out the bulb.
Bulb type: W16W.

Refitting
To refit, proceed in the reverse order,

taking care not to damage the wiring.

Rear fog light 10

The front bumper needs to be removed;

consult an authorised dealer.
Bulb type: P21W.

REAR LIGHTS AND SIDE LIGHTS: replacing the bulbs

(5/9)

Rear fog light 9

Unclip the flap located under the rear

bumper using a flat-blade screwdriver

or similar. Access the bulb holder, then

unscrew it by turning towards the centre

of the vehicle.
Bulb type: P21W.

High level brake light 11

Consult an approved dealer.

5.21

REAR LIGHTS AND SIDE LIGHTS: replacing the bulbs

(6/9)

The bulbs are under pres-

sure and can break when

replaced.
Risk of injury.

Side repeaters 13 and

welcome lighting 14

The wing mirror needs to be removed;

consult an authorised dealer.

Number plate lights 12

– Unclip the light 12 using a tool such

as a flat-blade screwdriver;

– remove the light cover to gain access

to the bulb.

Bulb type: W5W.

5.22

REAR LIGHTS AND SIDE LIGHTS: replacing the bulbs

(7/9)

4-door version

Side light 3

Consult an approved dealer.

Access to the bulb holders 6

and 7

Open the boot, remove the cover 4 to

access the screw 5 and undo it.
Remove the rear lights unit.

Direction indicator light 2

Turn bulb holder 7 a quarter of a turn

and take out the bulb.
Bulb type: PY21W.

Brake light 1

Turn bulb holder 6 a quarter of a turn

and take out the bulb.
Bulb type: P21W.
Refit the bulb holder and push the unit

in fully until it locks in place.
Check that the light is properly locked

in position.
Tighten the screw 5 and reposition the

cover 4.

5.23

Turn bulb holder 9 a quarter of a turn

and take out the bulb.
Bulb type: W16W.

Refitting
To refit, proceed in the reverse order,

taking care not to damage the wiring.

Reversing light

From the boot, unclip the cover on the

interior trim of the boot lid 8 using a

screwdriver or similar tool.

REAR LIGHTS AND SIDE LIGHTS: replacing the bulbs

(8/9)

High level brake light 10

Consult an approved dealer.

Rear fog lights 11

The front bumper needs to be removed;

consult an authorised dealer.
Bulb type: P21W.

The bulbs are under pres-

sure and can break when

replaced.
Risk of injury.

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