Renault Megane (2023 year). Manual in english

CHILD SAFETY: fitting a child seat, general information (1/2)

Some seats are not suitable for fitting

The types of child seat indicated may

After installing the child seat, when this

child seats. The diagram on the follow-

not be available. Before using a differ-

is possible, you can move the vehi-

ing page shows you how to attach a

ent child seat, check with the manufac-

cle seat forward if necessary (so as to

child seat.

turer that it can be fitted.

leave enough space in the rear seats

for passengers or other child seats).

In the front seat

For a rear-facing child seat, do not let

The laws concerning children travel-

it touch the dashboard or move it to the

ling in the front passenger seat differ in

furthest forward position.

every country. Consult the legislation in

Do not change other settings after in-

Fit the child seat in a rear

force and follow the indications on the

stalling the child seat.

seat wherever possible.

diagram on the following page.

Make sure the child seat or

Before fitting a child seat in this seat (if

the child’s feet do not pre-

authorised):

vent the front seat from locking cor-

- lower the seat belt as far as possible;

rectly. ➥ 1.21.

- move the seat as far back as possi-

ble;

Check that when installing the child

- gently tilt the seatback away from

seat in the vehicle it is not at risk of

vertical (approximately 25°);

coming loose from its base.

- on equipped vehicles, raise the seat

If you have to remove the headrest,

base as far as possible.

check that it is correctly stored so

In all cases, when the vehicle is

that it does not come loose under

equipped with an adjustable headrest,

harsh braking or impact.

fully raise the seat headrest so that it

Always attach the child seat to the

does not interfere with the child seat

vehicle even if it is not in use so that

➥ 1.20.

it does not come loose under harsh

braking or impact.

RISK

DEATH

SERIOUS INJURY: before

fitting a rear-facing child

seat in this seat, make sure

that the airbag has been deacti-

vated ➥ 1.58.

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CHILD SAFETY: fitting a child seat, general information (2/2)

In the rear seat

A carrycot can be installed across the

vehicle and will take up at least two

seats. Position the child with his or her

feet nearest the door.

Move the front seat as far forward as

possible to install a rear-facing child

seat, then move back the seat in front

as far as it will go, although without al-

lowing it to come into contact with the

child seat.

For the safety of a child in the facing

forwards, move the seat as far back as

possible and move the seat in front of

the child forward, remembering to move

the seatback forwards to avoid contact

A child seat with floor sup-

between the seat and the child’s legs.

ports must never be in-

stalled on the rear centre

Always remove the headrest from the

When fitting a child seat

seat.

rear seat on which the child seat is po-

(Group 2 or 3 booster seat),

sitioned. ➥ 3.42. If necessary, position

RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS

check that the seat belts

the rear vehicle seat as far back as pos-

INJURY.

operate

(wind) correctly:

sible. This must be done before fitting

➥ 1.29. If necessary, adjust the posi-

the child seat.

tion of the vehicle seat.

Check that the child seat is resting

against the back of the vehicle seat.

Fit the child seat in a rear

seat wherever possible.

To install an ISOFIX seat in

Ensure that the child seat

this seat, detach the central

or the child’s feet do not

seat belt by hand before engaging

prevent the front seat from

the bolts.

locking correctly. ➥ 1.21 or

➥ 3.44.

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CHILD SEATS: attachment by seat belt (1/3)

The table below summarises the information already shown in the diagram on the following pages, to ensure the appli-

cable regulations are respected.

Front passenger

Type of child seat

Weight of the child

Rear side seats

Rear centre seat

seat

Carrycot

fitted

across the vehicle

< 10 kg

U (2)

Group 0

Rear-facing shell

seat

< 10 kg and < 13 kg

U (1) (5)

U (3)

Groups 0 or 0 +

Shell seat/rear-facing

seat

< 13 kg and 9 to 18 kg

U (1) (5)

U (3)

Groups 0+ and 1

Forward-facing seat

9 to 18 kg

U (4)

Group 1

Booster seat

15 to 25 kg and 22 to

U (4)

Groups 2 and 3

36 kg

(1) RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY: before fitting a child seat in the front passenger seat, make sure that the

front passenger airbag has been deactivated. ➥ 1.58.

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CHILD SEATS: attachment by seat belt (2/3)

X = Seat not suitable for fitting child seats of this type.

U = Seat which allows a child seat with “Universal” approval to be installed using a seat belt; check that it can be fitted.

(2) A carrycot can be installed across the vehicle and will take up at least two seats. Position the child with his or her feet nearest

the door.

(3) If necessary, position the vehicle seat as far back as possible. Move the front seat as far forward as possible to install a rear-

facing child seat, then move back the seat in front as far as it will go, although without allowing it to come into contact with the

child seat.

(4) In all situations, remove the rear headrest of the seat on which the child seat is positioned. This must be done before fitting the

child seat. ➥ 3.42. Move the seat in front of the child forwards, move the seatback forward to avoid contact between the seat

and the child’s legs.

(5) Raise the seat to the maximum and position it as far back as possible, tilting the seatback slightly (approximately 25°).

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CHILD SEATS: attachment by seat belt (3/3)

Fitting diagram

Check the status of the airbag

before fitting a child seat or allowing a

passenger to use the seat.

Seat not suitable for fitting

child seats.

Child seat attached using the belt

Seat which allows a child seat

with “Universal” approval to be attached

by a seat belt.

Using a child safety system

which is not approved for

RISK OF DEATH OR

this vehicle will not correctly

SERIOUS INJURY: before

protect the baby or child.

fitting a child seat in the

They risk serious or even fatal injury.

front passenger seat, make

sure that the front passenger airbag

has been deactivated. ➥ 1.58.

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CHILD SEATS: attachment using the isofix system (1/3)

Fitting diagram

Child seat fitted using the ISOFIX

mounting



Seat which allows an ISOFIX

child seat to be fitted.

The rear seats are fitted with

an anchorage point which allows a

forward-facing ISOFIX child seat with

universal approval to be attached. The

anchorage points are located on the

backs of the rear seats.

Seat which does not allow a

child seat to be fitted.

Using a child safety system

which is not approved for

RISK OF DEATH OR

this vehicle will not correctly

SERIOUS INJURY: before

protect the baby or child.

fitting a child seat in the

They risk serious or even fatal injury.

front passenger seat, make

sure that the front passenger airbag

has been deactivated. ➥ 1.58.

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CHILD SEATS: attachment using the isofix system (2/3)

The table below summarises the information already shown on the diagram on the previous pages, to ensure the regula-

tions in force are respected.

Weight of

Seat size

Front passenger

Type of child seat

Rear side seats

Rear centre seat

the child

[Gabarit]

seat

Carrycot fitted across

F, G

the vehicle

< 10 kg

[L1, L2]

Group 0

Rear-facing shell seat

< 13 kg

IL (1)

Groups 0 or 0 +

[R1]

Rear-facing seat

< 13 kg and 9 to

C, D

IL (1)

Groups 0 + or 1

18 kg

[R3, R2]

Forward-facing seat

A, B, B1

9 to 18 kg

IUF - IL (2)

Group 1

[F3, F2, F2X]

Booster seat

15 to 25 kg and

[B2]

IUF - IL (2)

Groups 2 or 3

22 to 36 kg

Seat i-Size

i-U

(1) RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY: before fitting a child seat in the front passenger seat, make sure that the

front passenger airbag has been deactivated. ➥ 1.58.

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CHILD SEATS: attachment using the isofix system (3/3)

X = Seat not suitable for fitting child seats ISOFIX.

IUF/IL = On equipped vehicles, seat which allows an approved “Universal/semi-universal” or “vehicle specific” child seat to be at-

tached using the ISOFIX system; check that it can be fitted.

i-U = Suitable for the i-Size restraint devices in the “universal” forward-facing and backward-facing category.

(1) If necessary, position the vehicle seat as far back as possible. Move the front seat as far forward as possible to install a rear-

facing child seat, then move back the seat in front as far as it will go, although without allowing it to come into contact with the

child seat.

(2) In all situations, remove the rear headrest of the seat on which the child seat is positioned. This must be done before fitting the

child seat. ➥ 3.42. Move the seat in front of the child forwards, move the seatback forward to avoid contact between the seat

and the child’s legs.

The size of the ISOFIX child seat is indicated by a letter:

- A, B and B1 [F3, F2, F2X]: for forward-facing seats in group 1 (9 to 18 kg);

- C and D [R3, R2]: shell seat or rear-facing seats in group 0+ (less than 13 kg) or group 1 (9 to 18 kg);

- E [R1]: rear-facing shell seats in group 0 (less than 10 kg) or 0+ (less than 13 kg);

- F and G [L1, L2]: cots in group 0 (less than 10 kg);

- [B2]: boosters in groups 2 and 3 (15 to 25 kg and 22 to 36 kg).

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CHILD SAFETY: deactivating, activating AIRBAG front passenger (1/3)

The passenger airbag may

only be activated or deacti-

vated when the vehicle is

stationary with the igni-

tion off.

If it is interfered with when the ve-

hicle is being driven, indicator lights

Switch the ignition off then on again

to reset the air bag in accordance

with the lock position.

Deactivating the front

To deactivate the l’airbag: with the

vehicle stationary and the ignition

passenger airbag

switched off, push and turn the lock 1

Before installing a child seat on the

to the OFF position.

front passenger seat:

When the ignition is switched on, it is

DANGER

- check that the child seat can be in-

essential to check that the warning

stalled on this seat;

Since operation of the front

light

is illuminated on the dis-

passenger airbag is not

- You must deactivate the airbag in

play 2.

compatible with the po-

the case of a child seat that is facing

sition of a rear-facing child seat,

backwards.

This light remains permanently lit to

NEVER fit a rear-facing child re-

let you know that you can fit a child

straint system in a seat protected

seat.

by an ACTIVATED front AIRBAG .

This can lead to the DEATH of the

CHILD or SERIOUS INJURY.

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CHILD SAFETY: deactivating, activating AIRBAG front passenger (2/3)

The markings on the dashboard and

labels A on each side of the passen-

ger sun visor 3 (example: label shown

above) remind you of these instruc-

tions.

DANGER

Since operation of the front

passenger airbag is not

compatible with the po-

sition of a rear-facing child seat,

NEVER fit a rear-facing child re-

straint system in a seat protected

by an ACTIVATED front AIRBAG.

This can lead to the DEATH of the

CHILD or SERIOUS INJURY.

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CHILD SAFETY: deactivating, activating AIRBAG front passenger (3/3)

Operating faults

It is forbidden to fit a rear-facing child

seat to the front passenger seat if the

airbag activation/deactivation system is

faulty.

Allowing any other passenger to sit in

that seat is not recommended.

Contact your approved dealer as soon

as possible.

Activating the front

To restart the airbag: vehicle

stopped, ignition switched off, press

passenger airbag

and turn the lock to 1 position ON.

You should reactivate the airbag as

When the ignition is switched on, you

The passenger airbag may

soon as you remove the child seat from

only be activated or deacti-

the front passenger seat to ensure the

must check that the ]

warning

vated when the vehicle is

protection of the front passenger in the

stationary with the igni-

event of an impact.

light is off and that the 

warning

tion off.

light comes on the display 2 after each

start-up for around 60 seconds.

If it is interfered with when the ve-

hicle is being driven, indicator lights

The front passenger airbag is activated.

Switch the ignition off then on again

to reset the air bag in accordance

with the lock position.

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AUDIBLE AND VISUAL SIGNALS

Direction indicators

Move the stalk 1 in the same direc-

tion as you want to move the steering

wheel.

One-touch mode

Briefly shift the stalk

1 upwards or

downwards, not exceeding the point

of resistance, then release it: the stalk

will return to its original position and the

direction indicator light concerned will

flash three times.

Horn

Hazard warning lights

Press the steering wheel boss A to ac-

Press switch 2. This switch ac-

tivate the horn.

tivates all four direction indicators and

the side indicator lights simultaneously.

Headlight flasher

It must only be used in an emergency to

warn drivers of other vehicles that you

Pull stalk 1 towards you then release it

have had to stop in an area where stop-

to flash the headlights.

ping is prohibited or unexpected, or that

you are obliged to drive under special

conditions.

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DRIVER’S POSITION, LEFT-HAND DRIVE (2/2)

The equipment fitted, described below, DEPENDS ON THE VERSION AND COUNTRY.

Air vents.

Switches for:

Gearstick.

Demister outlet.

- hazard warning lights;

Engine start/stop button (vehicles

Stalk for:

- electric door locking.

with card).

- direction indicator lights;

Passenger Airbag location.

Ignition switch (vehicles with key).

- exterior lights;

Glove compartment

Control for adjusting steering

- rear fog lights.

Controls for:

wheel height and reach.

Driver Airbag and horn location.

- front seat heating;

Main switch and controls for the

Instrument panel.

- ventilated front seats;

Cruise control/speed limiter, adap-

Head-up display.

- activation/deactivation, depend-

tive cruise control and

“Lane

Controls for:

ing on the vehicle, of the ECO

Centring” functions.

- on-board computer information

mode;

Handbrake.

read-out and vehicle settings

- activation/deactivation of the

Bonnet release control.

customisation menu,

parking distance control system;

Controls for:

- remote radio and navigation

- activation/deactivation of the

- headlight beam height remote

system.

Stop and Start function;

adjustment;

Steering column stalk for wind-

- lane departure warning.

- lighting rheostat for control in-

screen and rear screen wash/

Accessories and multimedia sock-

struments;

wiper.

ets.

- steering wheel heating;

Heating or air conditioning con-

Storage compartment/cup holder.

- luggage compartment lid re-

trols.

Controls for:

lease;

Multimedia screen.

- activating/deactivating the elec-

- unlocking the fuel tank cover.

tronic parking brake;

- activation/deactivation of the

function AUTOHOLD.

MULTI-SENSE or RS Drive con-

trol.

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DRIVING POSITION: RIGHT-HAND DRIVE (2/2)

The equipment fitted, described below, DEPENDS ON THE VERSION AND COUNTRY.

Air vents.

Main switch and controls for the

Control for adjusting steering

Demister outlet.

Cruise control/speed limiter, adap-

wheel height and reach.

Passenger Airbag location.

tive cruise control and

“Lane

Engine start/stop button (vehicles

Controls for:

Centring” functions.

with card).

– front seat heating;

Instrument panel.

Switches for:

– ventilated front seats;

Driver Airbag and horn location.

- hazard warning lights;

– activation/deactivation, depend-

Controls for:

- electric door locking.

ing on the vehicle, of the ECO

- on-board computer information

Gearstick.

mode;

read-out and vehicle settings

Storage compartment/cup holders.

– activation/deactivation of the

customisation menu,

Controls for:

parking distance control system;

- remote radio and navigation

- activating/deactivating the elec-

– activation/deactivation of the

system.

tronic parking brake;

Stop and Start function;

Steering column stalk for wind-

- activation/deactivation of the

– lane departure warning.

screen and rear screen wash/

function AUTOHOLD.

Heating or air conditioning con-

wiper.

MULTI-SENSE or RS Drive con-

trols.

Controls for:

trol.

Multimedia screen.

- headlight beam height remote

Accessories and multimedia sock-

Stalk:

adjustment;

ets.

– direction indicator lights;

- lighting rheostat for control in-

Glove compartment

– exterior lights;

struments;

Handbrake.

– rear fog lights.

- steering wheel heating;

Bonnet release control.

- luggage compartment lid re-

lease;

- unlocking the fuel tank cover.

Ignition switch (vehicles with key).

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WARNING LIGHTS (1/6)

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

Instrument panel A, B or C: this comes

In some cases, the appearance of a

on when the driver's door is opened.

warning light is accompanied by a mes-

sage.

If no lights or sounds are ap-

parent, this indicates a fault

The

warning light

in the instrument panel. This

requires you to stop imme-

indicates that it is essential

diately, for your own safety,

to stop immediately (as soon as traf-

Warning light

means you

as soon as traffic conditions

fic conditions allow). Ensure that the

should drive very carefully to an

allow. Switch off the engine and

vehicle is correctly immobilised and

authorised dealer as soon as

do not restart it. Call an approved

contact an approved Dealer.

possible. If you fail to follow this

Dealer.

recommendation, you risk damag-

ing your vehicle.

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WARNING LIGHTS (2/6)

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

Side light warning light

Low fuel level warning light

STOP light

It appears in yellow when the

This lights up when the igni-

ignition or the engine is switched on

tion or engine is switched on and goes

Main beam headlight tell-

then disappears after a few seconds

out as soon as the engine is running. It

tale

or is displayed in white (depending on

comes on with other warning lights and/

Dipped beam headlight tell-

the vehicle). If it comes on orange while

or messages, and is accompanied by

tale

driving and is accompanied by a beep,

a beep.

fill up with fuel as soon as possible.

Rear fog lights tell-tale

It requires you to stop immediately, for

There is only approximately 31 miles

your own safety, as soon as traffic con-

(50 km) worth of fuel left.

ditions allow. Switch off the engine and

Automatic main beam head-



Warning light

do not restart it.

light indicator light ➥ 1.102



If it appears in red during driv-

Left-hand direction indicator

Contact an approved Dealer.

ing and is accompanied by the

tell-tale

indicator light, you must, for your safety,

Right-hand direction indica-

stop as soon as traffic conditions allow.

tor tell-tale

Switch off the engine and do not restart

it.

Call an approved Dealer.

If it appears in yellow during driving and

is accompanied by the

warn-

ing light, visit an approved dealer as

soon as possible. Meanwhile, drive

with care. If you fail to follow this rec-

ommendation, you risk damaging your

vehicle.

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WARNING LIGHTS (3/6)

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

Brake circuit fault warning

Oil pressure warning light

Warning light

light

It lights up when the ignition or

This lights up when the ignition

It lights up when the ignition or the

the engine is switched on and goes off

or engine is switched on and goes out

engine is switched on and goes off after

after a few seconds.

as soon as the engine is running. It can

a few seconds.

light up in conjunction with other warn-

If it comes on on the road, accompa-

ing lights and/or messages on the in-

If it comes on during braking and is ac-

nied by the

warning light and

strument panel.

companied by the

warning light

a beep, stop immediately and cut the

and a beep, it indicates that the fluid

ignition.

It means you should drive very care-

level in the circuit is low or that there is

fully to an approved Dealer as soon as

Check the oil level. If the level is normal,

a braking system fault.

possible. If you fail to follow this recom-

the indicator light is being lit by some-

mendation, you risk damaging your ve-

Stop as soon as traffic conditions allow

thing else.

hicle.

and consult an approved dealer.

Call an approved Dealer.

Anti-lock braking warning

Battery charge warning light

Variable power-assisted

light

It lights up when the ignition or

steering warning light

It lights up when the ignition or the

the engine is switched on and goes off

It lights up when the ignition or the

engine is switched on and goes off after

after a few seconds.

engine is switched on and goes off after

a few seconds.

If it comes on on the road, accompa-

a few seconds.

If it lights up when you are driving, it in-

nied by the

warning light and a

dicates a fault in the anti-lock braking

If it comes on while driving, alongside

beep, this indicates an overload or dis-

system.

the warning light

, this means

charge in the electrical circuit.

there is a system fault.

Braking will then be as normal, without

Stop as soon as traffic conditions allow

the ABS. Contact an approved Dealer

Contact an authorised dealer.

and contact an approved Dealer.

as soon as possible.

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WARNING LIGHTS (4/6)

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

Warning light for the elec-

Coolant temperature warn-

Preheating warning light



tronic stability program

ing light

(Diesel version)

(ESC) and traction control system

This lights up red when the ignition is

This should come on when the igni-

It lights up when the ignition or the

switched on or the engine is started.

tion is switched on. It indicates that the

engine is switched on and goes off after

heater plugs are in operation.

If it turns red, stop and let the engine

a few seconds.

idle for a minute or two.

It goes out when preheating is com-

There are several reasons for the warn-

plete. The engine can be started.

The temperature should drop.

ing light to appear: ➥ 2.43.

Otherwise, stop the engine. Let the

Gear change indicator

Š ‰

Toxic Fume Filter System

engine cool down before checking the

This lights up to advise you to

Warning Light

coolant.

change to a higher gear (arrow pointing

On vehicles that are equipped, this light

Contact an approved Dealer.

upwards) or lower gear (arrow pointing

comes on when the engine is started

downwards) ➥ 2.22.

Indicator lightairbag

and, depending on the vehicle, when

“AUTOHOLD” system warn-

the ignition is switched off while the

This warning light will be dis-



ing ➥ 2.21

engine is in the standby phase ➥ 2.8

played on the instrument panel when

then it goes out.

the ignition is switched on or the engine

Brake pedal warning light

is started, and will then go out after a

- If it lights up continuously, consult

This lights up when the brake

few seconds.

your approved dealer as soon as

pedal should be depressed ➥ 2.142.

possible;

If it does not come on when the igni-

Handbrake

“on” or elec-

tion is switched on, or comes on when

}

- If it flashes, reduce the engine speed

tronic parking brake warn-

the engine is running, there is a fault in

until the light stops flashing. Contact

ing light ➥ 2.16 ➥ 2.17

the system.

your approved Dealer as soon as

Door status warning light

possible ➥ 2.30.

Contact your approved Dealer as soon



as possible.

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WARNING LIGHTS (5/6)

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

Engine standby warning

Lane departure system

Mode warning light ECO



light ➥ 2.8



warning light ➥ 2.49



This comes on when ECO

Unavailability of engine

Lane Keeping Assist system

mode is activated ➥ 2.22.



standby warning light ➥ 2.8



warning light ➥ 2.54

Freewheel indicator light



”Hands off steering wheel”

(Depending on vehicle)

➥ 2.22





detection warning light

Indicator of failure or

Warning light for reagent

➥ 2.54

unavailability of active emergency



level and faults in the ex-

braking ➥ 2.71

Tyre pressure monitoring

haust gas reduction system. ➥ 1.119



system ➥ 2.32

Speed limiter warning lights

Particle filter system warn-



➥ 2.85

Assisted parking brake fault



ing light ➥ 2.12 or ➥ 2.14



light ➥ 2.137

Cruise control warning

lights ➥ 2.89

Adaptive cruise control



warning lights ➥ 2.94

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DISPLAYS AND INDICATORS (1/9)

Instrument panel in miles

(option to switch to km/h)

Vehicles not fitted with a multimedia

screen

- With the ignition off, press the 2

switch as many times as required to

reach the vehicle tab 5;

- press the 3 or 4 control repeatedly to

access “Settings”, then press 1 “OK”;

- repeat the same operation to access

“DASHBOARD”, then “Units”.

Engine oil level low warning

Vehicles fitted with a multimedia

screen.

When the engine is started, the instru-

ment panel display alerts you if the min-

Please see the multimedia instructions

imum oil level is reached. ➥ 4.4.

for information on how to select the unit.

The first time the warning appears, it

Note: in both cases, once the battery

can be cleared by pressing 1 "OK ".

is switched off, the on-board computer

automatically returns to the original unit

Subsequent warnings will disappear

of measurement.

automatically after around 30 seconds.

To return to the previous mode, repeat

the same operation.

Please refer to the multimedia instruc-

tions for more information.

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DISPLAYS AND INDICATORS (2/9)

Instrument panel A

Speedometer 6

Overspeed buzzer

Depending on the style selected, the

Depending on the vehicle and country,

It lights up when the ignition is switched

display varies.

on. In some cases, the appearance of a

the 

warning light is displayed

warning light is accompanied by a mes-

Rev counter 7

and a beep sounds. This beep sounds

sage.

(graduations x 1000)

as soon as the vehicle is travelling at

You can customise your instrument

This is displayed differently according

over 75 mph (120 km/h). This warning

panel with the content and colours of

to how the instrument panel is custom-

light remains lit for as long as the ve-

your choice.

ised. Depending on the style selected,

hicle is travelling at over

74 mph

For vehicles fitted with a multimedia

it may not be displayed.

(120 km/h).

screen, refer to the equipment instruc-

tions.

Total mileage recorder 8 ➥ 1.85

For vehicles not fitted with a multimedia

screen ➥ 1.92.

Trip computer 9 ➥ 1.81

Estimated mileage with remaining

fuel 10

The value is displayed after driving

400 metres. ➥ 1.85.

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Fuel gauge 15

If the level is at the minimum, the warn-

ing light M

in the indicator appears in

yellow, accompanied by a beep. Fill up

as soon as possible.

Multimedia information 11

Coolant temperature indicator 13

Depending on the vehicle, you can dis-

In normal use, indicator 13 should be

play information from the multimedia

before area 14. Under “intensive” op-

screen (the compass, telephone, navi-

erating conditions, the needle may ap-

gation etc.).

proach this zone. This is not serious

Please refer to the multimedia instruc-

unless the warning light

comes

tions for further information.

on accompanied by a message on the

instrument panel and a beep.

Driving style indicator 12 ➥ 2.22

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Instrument panel B

Coolant temperature indicator 16

Overspeed buzzer

It lights up when the ignition is switched

In normal use, indicator 16 should be

Depending on the vehicle and country,

on. In some cases, the appearance of a

before area 17. Under “intensive” op-

the 

warning light is displayed

warning light is accompanied by a mes-

erating conditions, the needle may ap-

and a beep sounds. This sounds as

sage.

proach this zone. This is not serious

soon as the vehicle exceeds 74 mph

Depending on the vehicle, you can cus-

unless the warning light

comes

(120 km/h). The warning light remains

tomise your instrument panel with the

on accompanied by a message on the

on as long as the vehicle speed is over

content and colours of your choice.

instrument panel and a beep.

74 mph (120 km/h).

For vehicles fitted with a multimedia

screen, refer to the equipment instruc-

Speedometer 18

Rev counter 19

tions.

Depending on the style selected, the

(graduations x 1000)

For vehicles not fitted with a multimedia

display varies.

This is displayed differently according

screen ➥ 1.92.

to how the instrument panel is custom-

ised. Depending on the style selected,

it may not be displayed.

Driving style indicator 20 ➥ 2.22.

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DISPLAYS AND INDICATORS (5/9)

Multimedia information 21

Fuel gauge 25

Depending on the vehicle, you can dis-

If the level is at the minimum, the warn-

play information from the multimedia

screen (the compass, telephone, navi-

ing light M

in the indicator appears in

gation, etc.).

orange, accompanied by a beep. Fill up

Please refer to the multimedia instruc-

as soon as possible.

tions for more information.

Estimated mileage with remaining

fuel 22

The value is displayed after driving 400

metres. ➥ 1.85.

Total mileage recorder 23 ➥ 1.85

Trip computer 24 ➥ 1.81

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Instrument panel C

Rev counter 26

Trip computer 29

(graduations x 1000)

➥ 1.81

It lights up when the ignition is switched

on. In some cases, the appearance of a

Coolant temperature indicator 28

Estimated mileage with remaining

warning light is accompanied by a mes-

fuel 30

In normal use, the indicator 28 should

sage.

The value is displayed after driving

be before the red zone 27. Under “in-

Depending on the vehicle, you can cus-

400 metres.

tensive” operating conditions, the

tomise your instrument panel with col-

➥ 1.85

needle may approach this zone. This

ours of your choice.

is not serious unless the warning light

Total mileage recorder 31

For vehicles fitted with a navigation

comes on accompanied by a

➥ 1.85

system, refer to the handbook for the

message on the instrument panel and

equipment.

a beep.

For vehicle not fitted with a navigation

system ➥ 1.92.

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DISPLAYS AND INDICATORS (7/9)

Fuel gauge 34

If the level is at the minimum, the warn-

in the indicator appears in

ing light M

orange, accompanied by a beep. Fill up

as soon as possible.

Driving style indicator 32 ➥ 2.22

Speedometer 33

Overspeed buzzer

Depending on the vehicle and country,

the 

warning light is displayed

and a beep sounds. This sounds as

soon as the vehicle exceeds 74 mph

(120 km/h). The warning light remains

on as long as the vehicle speed is over

74 mph (120 km/h).

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You can adjust some settings from the

multimedia screen.

Refer to the multimedia instructions.

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

Good information visibility can be af-

vary according to the exterior light

fected by:

Head-up display 35

level;

- the seat position;

- manually: the brightness automati-

The display details driving and navi-

- the presence of an object placed

cally switches with the activation/de-

gation information from the instrument

on the opened display;

activation of the lights.

panel and the multimedia screen.

- the polarisation of some spectacle

In both cases, the day mode varies

If fitted to the vehicle, this comes on

lenses;

based on the outdoor brightness.

when the engine is started and is re-

- extreme weather conditions (rain,

tracted when the engine is switched off.

snow, very strong sunlight, etc.).

In the event of contradictory

information between the

table and head-up display/

For safety reasons, carry

multimedia screen. Refer to

out any adjustments when

the information displayed on the in-

Do not manually force the opening/

the vehicle is stationary.

strument panel.

closure of the head-up display.

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DISPLAYS AND INDICATORS (9/9)

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;

- 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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TRIP COMPUTER: general information (1/4)

Trip computer A, B or C

Depending on the vehicle, this includes

the following functions:

- distance travelled;

- journey settings;

- information messages;

- operating fault messages

(con-

- warning messages (connected to the

warning light);

– vehicle settings customisation menu

➥ 1.92.

All these functions are described on the

following pages.

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TRIP COMPUTER: general information (3/4)

Vehicle fitted with trip computer B

Vehicle fitted with trip computer C

The functions will be distributed in

Press the 1 switch as many times as re-

zones 5, 6, 7 and 8.

quired to reach the “Vehicle” tab.

Press the 1 switch to browse between

Press repeatedly using the 2 or 3 con-

menus and select functions by repeat-

trol, then if necessary use the 4 switch

edly pressing the 2 or 3 switch, then if

to confirm “OK”.

necessary use the 4 switch to confirm

“OK”.

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TRIP COMPUTER: general information (4/4)

Selections

Interpreting some of the

(the display depends on the vehicle

values displayed after

equipment and country)

resetting

a) Trip log, operating faults and infor-

The values showing average fuel con-

mation message readout;

sumption, range and average speed

will become more stable and reliable

b) current fuel consumption and aver-

the further you travel after pressing the

age fuel consumption;

reset button.

c) trip mileage recorder and average

For the first few miles after pressing the

speed;

reset key you will notice that the range

d) Reset the tyre pressure;

increases as you travel. This range

e) set the time;

takes into account the average fuel con-

sumption since the last time the reset

f) distance before service;

button was pressed. However, average

- Distance before service;

consumption can decrease when:

Resetting the trip mileage

- Mileage before oil change.

- the vehicle stops accelerating;

recorder and journey

g) Estimated range with remaining rea-

- the engine reaches its operating

parameters (reset button)

gent.

temperature (if the engine was cold

With one of the trip parameters se-

when the reset key was pressed);

lected as the display, press and hold

- when driving from an urban area

the

4 switch “OK” until the display

onto the open road.

resets to zero.

Automatic resetting of the

journey parameters

Resetting occurs automatically when

the maximum value of any of the pa-

rameters is exceeded.

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TRIP COMPUTER AND WARNING SYSTEM: journey parameters (1/4)

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

Examples of selections

Interpreting the display selected

a) Trip log.

Successive display:

Vehicle Systems OK

- information messages (passenger airbag OFF etc.);

- operating fault messages (Check injection etc.).

b) Current fuel consumption.

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

7.4 L/100

reached.

Average fuel consumption since the last reset.

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

5.8 L/100

reset.

c) Trip mileage recorder: distance travelled since the last reset.

112,4 km

Average speed since the last reset.

123.4 km/h

The value is displayed after driving 400 metres.

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TRIP COMPUTER AND WARNING SYSTEM: journey parameters (3/4)

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

Service distance.

Mileage before service

Service in

With the ignition on and engine not running, access the “Mileage

25 000 km/12 months

before service” information. When the distance value approaches its

limit, there are several possible scenarios:

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

message “Service due” is displayed accompanied by the nearest

Service due in

term (distance or time);

300 km / 24 days

- range equal to 0 miles (0 km) or date of service reached: the mes-

sage “Service Required” is displayed accompanied by the warning

The vehicle requires a service as soon as possible.

Service Required

Reset: to reset the distance before the next service, press and hold the OK button for approximately 10 seconds until the dis-

play shows the mileage before service 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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TRIP COMPUTER AND WARNING SYSTEM: journey parameters (4/4)

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

Examples of selections

Interpreting the display selected

On-board computer with distance

before next service message (cntd.)

f) Service distance.

Oil change in

Mileage before service

With the ignition on and the engine not running, access the mileage

25 000 km/24 months

information to display the mileage before the next oil change.

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.

Reset: to reset the distance before the next service, press and hold the OK button for approximately 10 seconds until the display

shows the mileage before oil change 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.

Top Up AdBlue before 2400 km

g) Estimated range with remaining reagent.

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TRIP COMPUTER AND WARNING SYSTEM: information messages

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.

Examples of messages

Interpreting the display selected

“Parking Brake ON”

Indicates that the parking brake has been applied.

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

“Turn Steering Wheel + START”

ing column.

“Vehicle Checks in Progress”

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

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TRIP COMPUTER AND WARNING SYSTEM: operating fault messages

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 vehicle”

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

level sensor.

“WARNING: 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 Anti- Pollution System”

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

- Indicates a fault in the emissions reduction system when it is accompanied

by the 

warning light. ➥ 1.119.

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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.

Examples of warning messages are given in the following pages. Note: the messages appear on the display either individually

or alternately (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

“WARNING: Engine Failure Risk”

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

serious engine fault.

“WARNING: Braking System”

Indicates a fault in the braking system.

“WARNING: Electric System”

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

“Puncture”

Indicates that at least one wheel is punctured or severely underinflated.

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VEHICLE SETTINGS CUSTOMISATION MENU (1/3)

Adjusting the settings

d) “Welcome”:

- External welcome;

Select a menu then the function to be

- Automatic fold-out of mirrors;

modified (the display depends on the

- Interior welcome;

vehicle equipment and country):

- Courtesy light auto mode.

a) “Driving”:

Depending on the function, select:

- Indicator volume.

- “ON” or “OFF” to activate or deacti-

b) “Access”:

vate,

- Unlocking the driver’s door;

- Lock doors during driving;

- a duration to adjust the time the lights

- Opening/closing in hands-free

are switched on (e.g. for the “Follow-

mode;

me-home lighting” function).

- Remote locking/Approach unlock-

Please refer to the multimedia instruc-

ing;

tions for further information.

- Distance locking sound;

- Silent mode;

Depending on the vehicle equipment,

- Automatic locking.

this function allows you to activate/de-

c) “Wiping and lighting”:

activate and adjust some of the vehi-

- Follow-me-home lighting;

cle’s functions.

- Wiping in reverse;

- Automatic front wiping;

Vehicles fitted with a

– Wipe after wash.

multimedia screen 1

Accessing the settings menu

Refer to the multimedia instructions for

information on accessing the various

settings.

For safety reasons, carry

out any adjustments when

the vehicle is stationary.

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VEHICLE SETTINGS CUSTOMISATION MENU (2/3)

Adjusting the settings

d) “DRIVING ASSIST”:

- Lane departure warning sensitiv-

Navigate using the 4 or 5 control to

ity;

select the function to be modified and

- Lane departure warning vibration;

press 6 “OK” to confirm (display may

- Lane keeping assist sensitivity;

vary according to vehicle equipment

- Blind spot warning;

and country):

- Fatigue warning;

a) “DASHBOARD”:

- Active braking;

- Language;

- Overspeed warning;

- Unit;

- Distance warning.

- Style;

e) “LIGHTING”:

- Colour.

- Courtesy light auto mode;

b) “VEHICLE”:

- Automatic follow-me-home light-

- Rear windscreen wiping in re-

ing;

verse gear;

- Follow-me-home lighting: XX sec-

- Automatic windscreen wiping;

onds.

Vehicles not fitted with a

- Front/rear drip wiping function;

“ACCESS”:

multimedia screen

- External welcome;

- Lock doors during driving;

- Free-wheel in ECO mode;

- Opening/closing in hands-free

Accessing the settings menu on

- Indicator volume.

mode;

display 2

c) “PARKING ASSIST”:

- Unlocking the driver’s door only;

With the vehicle stopped, press the 3

- Beep sound volume;

- Automatic re-locking;

switch as many times as required to

- front obstacle detection;

- Silent locking;

reach the “Vehicle” tab. Press repeat-

- side obstacle detection;

- Automatic opening/closing;

edly on the 4 or 5 switch to access the

– rear obstacle detection.

- Automatic deployment of door

“Settings” menu, then confirm by press-

mirrors.

ing 6 “OK".

g) “RESET”.

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VEHICLE SETTINGS CUSTOMISATION MENU (3/3)

function activated

function deactivated

Once a line has been selected, press 6

“OK" to adjust the function.

If you select either “PARKING ASSIST”

then “VOLUME”, or “DASHBOARD”

then “LANGUAGE”, you will have to

make a further selection (sound volume

of the parking distance control or in-

strument panel language). In this case,

make your selection and confirm it by

pressing 6 “OK”, the selected value is

shown by a =

in front of the line.

To exit the menu, press the 4 or 5

switch to access “BACK” and confirm

by pressing 6 “OK”. It may be neces-

sary to carry out this operation more

than once.

The vehicle settings personalisation

menu cannot be used when driv-

ing. At a speed exceeding 12 mph

(20 km/h), the instrument panel dis-

play switches automatically back to

trip computer and warning system

mode.

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STEERING WHEEL

Activating the function

With the ignition on, press the switch 2,

the warning light integrated in the

switch lights up.

Deactivating the function

- Automatic:

The function switches off automatically

after the regulation phase of approxi-

mately 30 minutes. The switch 2 warn-

ing light stays on.

Note: If the function has switched off

automatically, press the switch 2 twice

to reactivate it.

If switch 2 is not pressed again, the

Adjusting the steering wheel

Steering wheel heating

function will be reactivated the next

height and depth

(depending on the vehicle)

time the ignition is switched on.

Lower the lever 1 and position the

This function heats the steering wheel

- Manually:

steering wheel in the required position.

in areas 3 and 4.

To deactivate the function during the re-

gulation phase, press the switch 2. The

Then, raise the lever fully, beyond the

Operating principle

indicator light in the switch 2 goes out.

point of resistance to lock the steering

When the temperature is reached, the

wheel.

function regulates the temperature of

Make sure that the steering wheel is

the heated areas for approximately

correctly locked.

30 minutes and then switches off auto-

matically.

For safety reasons, only

adjust the steering wheel

when the vehicle is statio-

nary.

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POWER-ASSISTED STEERING

Never drive with an inadequately

Note: the power-assisted steering de-

charged battery.

pends on the driving mode selected in

the “MULTI-SENSE” menu (➥ 3.2).

Variable power-assisted

steering

The variable power assisted steering

system is equipped with an electronic

control system which alters the level of

assistance to suit the vehicle speed.

Steering is made easier during parking

manoeuvres (for added comfort) while

the force needed to steer increases

progressively as the speed rises (for

enhanced safety at high speeds).

Special feature of Stop and

Never leave the steering wheel at

Start

full lock while stationary.

Depending on the vehicle, when the

engine switches to standby, the steer-

ing assistance may no longer be opera-

tional. In this case it returns to its origi-

With the engine switched off, or if

nal state when the engine is restarted

there is a system fault, it is still pos-

or when the speed moves above

sible to turn the steering wheel. The

0.62 mph (1 km/h) (hill, slope, etc.).

force required will be greater.

Do not switch off the engine

when driving downhill and,

as a general rule, when

driving (the power-assisted

steering and brake cannot operate

normally).

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CLOCK AND EXTERIOR TEMPERATURE (1/2)

Vehicles fitted with a multimedia

Vehicles not fitted with a multimedia

Set the hour using control 3 or 4, then

screen

press 5 “OK” to confirm.

The time and exterior temperature are

Press the switch 2 as many times as re-

Set the minutes using control 3 or 4,

displayed on the multimedia screen 1.

quired to reach the “Vehicle” tab.

then press 5 “OK” to confirm.

Refer to the multimedia instructions.

Repeatedly press control 3 or 4 to set

the 6 clock.

Press and hold switch 5 “OK” until the

time display flashes.

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CLOCK AND EXTERIOR TEMPERATURE (2/2)

External temperature

indicator

Depending on the vehicle, If the

electrical supply is cut (battery dis-

Special note:

connected, broken supply wire,

When the external temperature is be-

etc.), the clock will automatically

tween -3°C and +3°C, the °C figures

go back to the right time after a few

flash (indicates risk of ice).

minutes once the system is capable

of receiving information GPS.

External temperature

indicator

As ice formation is related

to climatic exposure, local

air humidity and temperature, the

external temperature alone is not

sufficient to detect ice.

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REAR VIEW MIRRORS (1/2)

Folding rear view mirrors

Welcome and goodbye function

The door mirrors automatically fold in

Refer to the multimedia instructions to

when the vehicle is locked (switch 3 in

access the welcome and goodbye func-

position B).

tion.

In any case, you can make the door

Activate or deactivate the function by

mirrors fold in (switch 3 in position C) or

selecting (ON or OFF).

fold out (switch 3 in position A).

Depending on the selected choice, the

Automatic mode is then deactivated.

door mirrors will fold out:

To reactivate it, set the switch 3 to po-

- when the ignition is next switched on

sition B.

(function deactivated);

- when the card is detected or the ve-

hicle is unlocked (function activated).

B C

Exterior rear view mirrors

Adjustment

Select the rear view mirror using

switch 2, then use button 1 to adjust it

to the desired position.

Heated door mirrors

Mirror de-icing is carried out at the same

Objects observed in the

time as rear screen de-icing. ➥ 3.8.

door mirror glass are ac-

tually closer than they

appear. For your safety,

take this into account in order to

correctly assess the distance before

For safety reasons, carry

any manoeuvre.

out any adjustments when

the vehicle is not being

driven.

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