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Renault Megane (2018 year). Manual - part 19

5.24

REAR LIGHTS AND SIDE LIGHTS: replacing the bulbs

(9/9)

The bulbs are under pres-

sure and can break when

replaced.
Risk of injury.

Side repeaters 14 and

welcome lighting 15

The wing mirror needs to be removed;

consult an authorised dealer.

Number plate lights with

conventional bulbs 12

(depending on vehicle)
– 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.

LED number plate lights 13

(depending on vehicle)
Consult an approved dealer

5.25

INTERIOR LIGHTING: changing bulbs

(1/3)

Map reading lights 1

Please consult an authorised dealer.

Courtesy light 2

Please consult an authorised dealer.

Ambient lighting

Please consult an authorised dealer.

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Glove box light 3

Unclip the light by pressing the tab

with a flat-blade screwdriver or simi-

lar. Remove the light by the rear whilst

paying attention to the pull switch.
Disconnect the light.
Access the bulb.
Bulb type: W5W.

INTERIOR LIGHTING: changing bulbs

(2/3)

Luggage compartment light 4

(four-door version)
Unclip the light by pressing the tab with

a flat-blade screwdriver or similar.
Disconnect the light.
Remove the bonnet 5
Access the bulb.
Bulb type: W5W.

The bulbs are under pressure and can break when replaced.
Risk of injury.

5.27

INTERIOR LIGHTING: changing bulbs

(3/3)

Luggage compartment light 6

(five-seater and estate versions)
Unclip the light by pressing the tab with

a flat-blade screwdriver or similar.
Disconnect the light.
Access the bulb.
Bulb type: W5W.

The bulbs are under pres-

sure and can break when

replaced.
Risk of injury.

5.28

FUSES

(1/2)

Fuse box

If any electrical component does not

work, check the condition of the fuses.
Unclip the access flap A.

Tweezers 1

Remove the fuse using tweezers 1, lo-

cated at the back of flap A.
To remove the fuse from the tweezers,

slide the fuse to the side.
It is not advisable to use the free fuse

locations.

Check the fuse in question

and replace it, if neces-

sary, by a fuse of the same

rating.

If a fuse is fitted where the rating is

too high, it may cause the electrical

circuit to overheat (risk of fire) in the

event of an item of equipment using

an excessive amount of current.

In accordance with local legislation

or as a precautionary measure:
obtain an emergency kit containing

a set of spare bulbs and fuses from

an approved Dealer.

Use the fuse allocation label on the

back of flap A to identify the fuses.
Certain fuses should only be replaced

by a qualified professional. These fuses

are not listed on the label.
Only change the fuses represented on

the label.

5.29

FUSES

(2/2)

Allocation of fuses

(the presence of certain fuses depends on the vehicle equipment level)

Symbol

Allocation

Symbol

Allocation

Windscreen washer

Towbar socket

Not used



Not used

Front cigarette lighter, front and rear second row

accessories socket



Diagnostic socket, audio alarm



Not used

Horn



Heated door mirrors



Instrument panel, dashboard control lighting

Brake lights, passenger compartment central unit

Locking opening elements, boot opening and

closing control



Parking brake

Direction indicator lights, hazard warning lights



Additional servo



Rear USB sockets on console

Radio, multimedia screen, multimedia accesso-

ries sockets, parking brake control



Passenger compartment centre unit, rear wiper,

rear fog light

5.30

BATTERY: troubleshooting

(1/2)

To avoid all risk of sparks:

– Ensure that any consumers (cour-

tesy lights, etc.) are switched off

before disconnecting or reconnect-

ing the battery;

– when charging, stop the charger

before connecting or disconnecting

the battery;

– to avoid creating a short circuit be-

tween the terminals, do not place

metal objects on the battery;

– always wait at least one minute after

the engine has been switched off

before disconnecting a battery;

– make sure that you reconnect the

battery terminals after refitting.

Connecting a battery charger

The battery charger must be com-

patible with a battery with nominal

voltage of 12 volts.
Do not disconnect the battery when the

engine is running. Follow the instruc-

tions given by the manufacturer of

the battery charger you are using.

Special procedures may be

required to charge some

batteries. Contact your au-

thorised dealer.

Avoid all risk of sparks which may

cause an immediate explosion, and

charge the battery in a well venti-

lated area.
Risk of serious injury.

Handle the battery with care

as it contains sulphuric acid,

which must not come into

contact with eyes or skin. If

it does, wash the affected area with

plenty of cold water. If necessary,

consult a doctor.
Ensure that naked flames, red hot

objects and sparks do not come into

contact with the battery as there is a

risk of explosion. There is a risk of

explosion.
The engine may be hot when car-

rying out operations in close prox-

imity. In addition, the engine cooling

fan can come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.

Before performing any

action in the engine com-

partment, the ignition must

be switched off (please see

the information on “Starting, stop-

ping the engine” in Section 2).

Please note when work-

ing close to the engine that

it may be hot. The engine

cooling fan may also start

at any moment. The



warning

light in the engine compartment re-

minds you of this.
Risk of injury.

5.31

Starting the vehicle using the

battery from another vehicle

If you have to use the battery from an-

other vehicle to start, obtain suitable

jump leads (with a large cross section)

from an approved dealer or, if you al-

ready have jump leads, ensure that

they are in perfect condition.
The two batteries must have an iden-

tical nominal voltage of 12 volts. The

battery supplying the current should

have a capacity (amp-hours, Ah) which

is at least the same as that of the dis-

charged battery.
Ensure that there is no risk of contact

between the two vehicles (risk of short

circuiting when the positive terminals

are connected) and that the discharged

battery is properly connected. Switch

off your vehicle ignition.
Start the engine of the vehicle supply-

ing the current and run it at a moderate

speed.

BATTERY: troubleshooting

(2/2)

Lift the red cover on box 1 located

behind the battery.
Connect the positive cable A to sup-

port 3 (+) located under the box

cover 1, then to terminal 5 (+) of the

battery supplying the current.
Connect the negative cable B to termi-

nal 4 ( – ) of the battery supplying the

current then to the metal cable 2 ( – )

of the discharged battery.

Check that there is no con-

tact between leads A and B

and that the positive lead A

is not touching any metal

parts on the vehicle supplying the

current.
Risk of injury and/or damage to the

vehicle.

Start the engine, and as soon as it starts

running, disconnect cables A and B in

reverse order (2 - 4 - 5 - 3).

5.32

Operating faults

If the battery is too weak to ensure cor-

rect operation, you can still start and

lock/unlock the vehicle (please refer to

the information on “Locking/unlocking

the opening elements” in Section 1).

RENAULT CARD: battery

Replacing the battery

When the message “Keycard battery

low” appears on the instrument panel,

replace the battery in the RENAULT

card:

–

slide the rear casing 1 downwards

while pressing on zone A;

– remove the battery cover 2;

–

remove the battery by pressing on

one side and lifting the other;

–

replace it according to the direc-

tion and template shown inside the

cover.

When refitting, proceed in the reverse

order, then press one of the buttons on

the card four times, close to the vehicle:

the message will disappear.
Note: it is not advisable to touch the

electronic circuit or contacts on the

RENAULT card when replacing the bat-

tery.

The batteries are available from ap-

proved Dealers, and their service

life approximately two years. Check

that there is no dye on the battery:

risk of an incorrect electrical con-

tact.

Do not throw away your used bat-

teries; give them to an organisation

responsible for collecting and recy-

cling batteries.

5.33

Operating faults

If the battery is too weak to ensure cor-

rect operation, you can still start and

lock/unlock the vehicle (please refer to

the information on “Locking/unlocking

the opening elements” in Section 1).

Replacing the battery

Open the case at slot 1 using a flat-

blade screwdriver or similar, and re-

place the battery 2, observing the po-

larity shown on the back of the cover.

Note: It is not advisable to touch the

electronic circuit in the key cover when

replacing the battery.

RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL: batteries

When refitting, ensure that the cover

is correctly clipped on and the screw

tightened.

The batteries are available from ap-

proved Dealers, and their service

life approximately two years.
Check that there is no dye on the

battery: risk of an incorrect electri-

cal contact.

Do not throw away your used bat-

teries; give them to an organisation

responsible for collecting and recy-

cling batteries.

5.34

ACCESSORIES

Electrical and electronic accessories

Before installing this type of accessory (particularly for transmitters/receivers: frequency bandwidth, power level, po-

sition of the aerial, etc.), make sure it is compatible with your vehicle. You can get advice from an authorised dealer.

Connect accessories with a maximum power of 120 Watts only. Fire hazard. When several accessory sockets are

used at the same time, the total power of the connected accessories must not exceed 180 watts.

No work may be carried out on the vehicle’s electrical or radio circuits, except by authorised dealers: an incorrectly connected

system may result in damage being caused to the electrical equipment and/or the components connected to it.

If the vehicle is fitted with any aftermarket electrical equipment, make sure that the installation is correctly protected by a fuse.

Establish the rating and position of this fuse.

Using the diagnostic socket

The use of electronic accessories on the diagnostic socket may cause serious disturbance to the vehicle’s electronic systems.

For your safety we recommend that you use only electronic accessories approved by the manufacturer, consult an Approved

Dealer. Serious accident risk.

Use of transmitting/receiving devices (telephones, CB equipment etc.).

Telephones and CB equipment with integrated aerials may cause interference to the electronic systems originally fitted to the

vehicle: it is advisable only to use equipment with an external aerial. Furthermore, we remind you of the need to conform

to the legislation in force concerning the use of such equipment.

Fitting aftermarket accessories

If you wish to install accessories on the vehicle: please contact an authorised dealer. Also, to ensure the correct operation of

your vehicle, and to avoid any risk to your safety, we recommend that you use only accessories specifically designed for your

vehicle, which are the only accessories for which the manufacturer will provide a warranty.

If you are using an anti-theft device, only attach it to the brake pedal.

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 regu-

larly. Do not lay one mat on top of another. There is a risk of wedging the pedals.

5.35

WIPER BLADES: REPLACEMENT

(1/2)

Replacing windscreen wiper

blades 1

With the ignition on and engine

switched off, lower the windscreen

wiper stalk completely: they stop

slightly away from the bonnet.

Lift wiper arm 3, pull tab 2 (move-

ment A) and push the blade upwards.

To refit

Slide the blade along the arm until it

clips on. Make sure that the blade is

correctly locked in position. Return the

windscreen wiper stalk to the park po-

sition.

Check the condition of the wiper

blades. You are responsible for their

service life:

– clean the blades, windscreen and

rear screen regularly with soapy

water;

– do not use them when the wind-

screen or rear screen are dry;

– free them from the windscreen or

rear screen when they have not

been used for a long time.

– In frosty weather, make

sure that the wiper blades

are not stuck by ice (to

avoid the risk of the motor

overheating).

–

Check the condition of the wiper

blades.

Replace the wiper blades as soon

as they begin to lose efficiency

(approximately once a year).

Whilst changing the blade, take care

not to drop the arm onto the window

after it has been removed as this

may break the window.

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Rear screen wiper blade 4

Stalk in stop position (deactivated):
– Lift wiper arm 6;
– pivot blade 4 until some resistance is

met (movement C);

– depending on the vehicle, press

tab 5, then remove the blade by pull-

ing it (movement B).

WIPER BLADES: REPLACEMENT

(2/2)

To refit
To refit the wiper blade, proceed in re-

verse order to removal. Make sure that

the blade is correctly locked in position.

Before changing the rear

wiper blade, make sure the

stalk is in the stop position

(deactivated).

Risk of injury.

5.37

TOWING: breakdown recovery

(1/2)

Before towing, put the gearbox in neu-

tral, unlock the steering column and re-

lease the parking brake.

For vehicles fitted with an automatic

gearbox, if it is not possible to put the

gear lever into position N, please con-

sult an authorised dealer.

Steering column unlocking
Insert the key into the ignition or, de-

pending on the vehicle, having the

RENAULT card on you, press the

engine start button for 2 seconds.

Reposition the lever to neutral (posi-

tion N for vehicles fitted with an auto-

matic gearbox).

The column is unlocked, the acces-

sory functions are supplied: the vehi-

cle lights can be used (indicators, brake

lights etc.). At night the vehicle must

have its lights on.

Depending on the vehicle, once you

have finished towing, press the engine

start button twice (risk of running down

the battery).

The speed specified by current legis-

lation for towing must always be ob-

served. If your vehicle is the towing

vehicle, do not exceed the maximum

towing weight for your vehicle (refer to

the information on “Weights” in Section

6).

Towing a vehicle with an

automatic gearbox

Transport the vehicle on a trailer or tow

it with the front wheels off the ground.
In exceptional circumstances, you

may tow it with all four wheels on the

ground, only in a forward gear, with the

gear in neutral position N over a maxi-

mum distance of 50 miles and not ex-

ceeding a speed of 15 mph (25 km/h).

Do not remove the key from

the ignition when the vehi-

cle is being towed.

If the lever is stuck in P, even though

you are depressing the brake pedal, the

lever can be released manually.
To do this, unclip the base of the lever,

then insert a tool (with a hard rod to it)

into the slot 1 and press the button 2

at the same time in order to unlock the

lever.
Contact an authorised dealer as soon

as possible.

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Use the towing eye 5 only (please see

“Tools” in Section 5).

TOWING: breakdown recovery

(2/2)

Only use the front 3 and rear 6 towing

points

(never use the drive shafts or any other

part of the vehicle)
These towing points may only be used

for towing: never use them for lifting the

vehicle directly or indirectly.

Access to towing points

Front towing point 3

Press zone A and keep depressed

while pulling zone B to open flap 4.
Rear towing point 6

Press zone C and keep depressed

while pulling zone D to open flap 7.
Screw in the tow eye 5 by hand as far

as possible.

Do not leave the tools unse-

cured inside the vehicle as

they may come loose under

braking.

– Use a rigid towing bar.

If a rope or cable is used

(where the law allows this),

the vehicle being towed

must be able to brake.

– A vehicle must not be towed if it is

not fit to be driven.

– Avoid accelerating or braking

suddenly when towing, as this

may result in damage being

caused to the vehicle.

– When towing a vehicle, it is ad-

visable not to exceed 30 mph

(50 km/h).

– Do not push the vehicle if the

steering column is locked.

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5.39

OPERATING FAULTS

(1/7)

The following advice will enable you to carry out quick, temporary repairs. For safety reasons you should always contact

an approved Dealer as soon as possible.

Using the RENAULT card

POSSIBLE CAUSES

WHAT TO DO

The RENAULT card does not lock or

unlock the doors.

Card battery is flat.

Replace the battery or have it replaced.

You can still lock/unlock and start your

vehicle (refer to the information on

“Locking/unlocking the doors” in Section 1

and “Starting/Stopping the engine” in

Section 2).

Use of appliances operating on the

same frequency as the card (mobile

phone, etc.).

Stop using the equipment or use the in-

tegrated key (refer to the information on

“Locking, unlocking the opening elements”

in Section 1).

Vehicle located in a high electromag-

netic radiation zone.
Vehicle battery flat.

Use the key integrated in the card (refer to

the information on “Locking, unlocking the

opening elements” in Section 1).

The vehicle is started.

With the engine running, the card’s locking/

unlocking device is blocked. Turn off the ig-

nition.

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