Renault Megane (2023 year). Manual in english

ELECTRIC SUNROOF (1/3)

A B C

Driver’s responsibility

Never leave an animal,

child or non-autonomous

adult alone in your vehicle,

even for a short time.

To slide the curtain 1

To slide the sunroof

The reason for this is that the child

- To open: push the handle 2 rear-

- To tilt: move the marked position 3

may endanger himself or others by

wards to move the blind to the de-

to position A;

starting the engine, activating equip-

sired position;

ment such as the window winders

- to open: move the marked posi-

for example, or locking the doors.

- to close: pull the handle 2 forwards

tion 3 to position B, C or Ddepending

to move the blind to the desired posi-

on the type of opening required;

If something gets trapped, reverse

tion.

the direction of travel as soon as

- to close: move the marked posi-

possible by turning button 4 fully to

tion 3 to position 0.

the right (position D).

Risk of serious injury.

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ELECTRIC SUNROOF (2/3)

Closing the sunroof by

remote control

If you press twice on the card lock-

ing button in quick succession or on

the driver’s door locking button in

hands-free mode, all the windows and

the sunroof will lock automatically.

A B C

It is recommended that the user only

operates the system when the vehi-

cle can be seen clearly and no one is

inside.

Special features

Your vehicle is fitted with an anti-pinch

facility: when the sunroof encounters

resistance whilst closing

(branch of

a tree, etc.), it stops and then moves

back a few centimetres.

After closing the sunroof by remote

control, pressing button 4 allows the

sunroof to return to its previous posi-

tion.

If the vehicle is equipped

When closing the sunroof,

with this function, this action

The sunroof will not open when the

ensure that no part of the

will activate deadlocking.

temperature is below -20°C. However,

body (arm, hand, etc.) is

➥ 1.5 or ➥ 1.13.

it will still close.

protruding from the vehicle.

Check that there is no-one still

Risk of serious injury.

inside the vehicle

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ELECTRIC SUNROOF (3/3)

Precautions during use

Vehicle with loaded roof bars.

As a general rule, if there is a load

on the roof, use of the sunroof is not

recommended.

Before using the sunroof, check the

objects and/or accessories

(bike

racks, roof boxes, etc.) attached to

the roof bars: they should be prop-

erly arranged and secured and

Driver’s responsibility

should not interfere with the opera-

tion of the sunroof.

Never leave an animal,

child or non-autonomous

Contact an approved dealer for de-

adult alone in your vehicle,

tails of possible conversions;

even for a short time.

Operating faults

check that the sunroof is properly

The reason for this is that the child

closed before leaving your vehicle;

If the sunroof will not close, move the

may endanger himself or others by

marked position 3 to position 0 then

clean the seal every three months

starting the engine, activating equip-

press button 4 until the sunroof is com-

using products recommended by our

ment such as the window winders

pletely closed: consult an approved

Technical Department;

for example, or locking the doors.

dealer.

do not open the sunroof immedi-

If something gets trapped, reverse

ately after it has rained or immedi-

the direction of travel as soon as

ately after washing the vehicle.

possible by turning button 4 fully to

the right (position D).

Risk of serious injury.

Important: during this operation, the

sunroof anti-pinch function is de-

activated. Contact your approved

Dealer as soon as possible.

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INTERIOR LIGHTING (1/2)

Map reading lights

Courtesy light

Note: on vehicles equipped with a mul-

timedia system, from the multimedia

Press switch 1 to get:

Press switch 3 for:

screen (➥ 1.92) you can:

- permanent lighting;

- deactivate/activate illumination of

- immediate switching off.

- intermittent lighting, which comes

the courtesy lights upon opening of

on when a door is opened. It only

the luggage compartment doors;

switches off after a time delay and

- depending on the vehicle, change

when the doors concerned have

the colour of the ambient light (8 pos-

been closed correctly;

sible choices).

- lighting switches off immediately.

Map reading lights

Glove box light 5

Press switches 2 and 4.

The light comes on when the cover is

opened.

When the doors or boot are un-

locked and opened, the reading and

footwell lights come on temporarily.

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT STORAGE SPACE AND FITTINGS (1/4)

Door pockets 1

Passenger storage

Sun blind storage

compartment

compartment 3

It can hold a bottle.

Pull handle 2 to open it.

This can be used for storing

motorway tickets, cards, etc.

The glove box can hold A4-sized docu-

ments, a bottle etc.

Ensure that no hard, heavy

or pointed objects are

Nothing should be placed

placed in the “open” sto-

on the floor area in front of

rage compartments in such

the driver as such objects

a way that they may fall onto pas-

may slide under the pedal

sengers during sudden turning or

during braking manoeuvres, thus

braking.

obstructing its use.

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT STORAGE SPACE AND FITTINGS (2/4)

Central storage

Cup holders 7

compartment 5

A sliding system 6 holds maintains the

cups.

Central storage

compartment 4

When turning corners,

accelerating or braking,

Ensure that no hard, heavy

ensure that the recepta-

or pointed objects are

cle being held by the cup

placed in the “open” stor-

holder is not dislodged.

age compartments in such

There is a risk of burning if hot liquid

a way that they may fall onto pas-

escapes.

sengers during sudden turning or

braking.

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT STORAGE SPACE AND FITTINGS (3/4)

Central storage

Grab handle 10

compartment 9

This offers support and can be held

With the sliding armrest 8 in its rear-

when the vehicle is being driven.

most position, raise it.

Do not use it for getting into or out of

the vehicle.

Clothes hooks 11

Nothing should be placed

on the floor area in front of

the driver as such objects

may slide under the pedal

during braking manoeuvres, thus

obstructing its use.

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT STORAGE SPACE AND FITTINGS (4/4)

Rear door storage

Front seat storage pockets 13

Rear armrest with cup holder

compartment 12

Lower armrest 15.

Rear central storage

compartment 14

Ensure that no hard, heavy

When turning corners,

or pointed objects are

accelerating or braking,

placed in the “open” sto-

ensure that the recepta-

rage compartments in such

cle being held by the cup

a way that they may fall onto pas-

holder is not dislodged.

sengers during sudden turning or

There is a risk of burning if hot

braking.

liquid escapes.

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ASHTRAY, CIGARETTE LIGHTER, ACCESSORIES SOCKET (1/2)

Cigarette lighter 1

Ashtray 3

With the ignition on, push in cigar

It can be housed in either position 2.

lighter 1, it will spring back with a click

To open, lift the cover. To empty, pull the

when it is ready. Pull it out to use. After

ashtray towards you and it will be re-

use, replace it without pushing it all the

leased from its housing 2.

way in.

Connect accessories with

a maximum power of

120 watts (12 V) only.

When several accessory

sockets are used at the same time,

the total power of the connected

accessories must not exceed

If your vehicle is not fitted with a

180 watts.

cigar lighter and an ashtray, these

Fire hazard.

can be obtained from an authorised

dealer.

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REAR HEADRESTS (1/2)

Position for using the central

Centre seat headrest B

To remove a headrest

headrest A

storage position

Raise the headrest as far as it will go,

Lift the headrest fully until it locks.

Press the button 1 and lower the head-

then press button 1 and remove the

rest completely.

headrest.

Check that the bonnet is correctly

locked.

Set the headrest at the lowest po-

sition or tilted forwards for storage

To refit a headrest

only: do not set it in this position when

Insert the rods in the holes, press the

the seat is occupied or if the child seat

button 1 and lower the headrest.

is fitted.

Check that the bonnet is correctly

locked.

The headrest is a safety

component; check that it is

fitted and in the correct po-

sition.

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REAR BENCH SEAT (1/2)

The configuration of the

two-seat bench with the

small seatback B pulled

down, does not allow the

central seat to be used as it would

be impossible to buckle the seat belt

(belt buckles inaccessible).

When refitting the seat-

back, make sure it is cor-

rectly locked in place.

To manually fold down the

Pull the control 1 and lower the seat-

If seat covers are fitted,

back A.

make sure these do not prevent the

seatbacks

seatback latch from locking in.

To replace the seatback, proceed in

Ensure that the front seats are far

Make sure that the seat belts are

the reverse order to removal.

enough forward.

positioned correctly.

Refit the seatback and click it back into

Raise the side headrests to the highest

Reposition the headrests.

place.

position and lower the central headrest

fully.

Depending on the vehicle, put the seat

belt in the belt guide 2 to avoid damag-

ing it, or buckle it its own unit. This will

prevent the seat belt becoming trapped

When moving the rear

when the seat is returned to its position

seats, ensure that nothing

for use. In all cases, check that the seat

obstructs the anchorage

belts are operating correctly.

For safety reasons, carry

points (passenger’s arm or

out any adjustments when

leg, a pet, gravel, cloth, toys, etc.).

the vehicle is not being

driven.

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REAR BENCH SEAT (2/2)

Conditions of use

- Vehicle stationary;

- luggage compartment lid open;

- rear seat belts locked.

Operating faults

If all user conditions have been ful-

filled and the folding action still fails to

operate, please contact an authorised

dealer.

To automatically fold down

the seatbacks (flat position)

(Estate version)

From the boot, pulling the control 3

enables you to automatically unlock the

rear bench seatbacks to get a flat floor.

When moving the rear

seats, ensure that nothing

obstructs the anchorage

points (passenger’s arm or

leg, a pet, gravel, cloth, toys, etc.).

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LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT: 4 DOOR VERSION (1/3)

Conditions of use

- Immobilise the vehicle.

- If there is any ice or snow preventing

the luggage compartment door from

opening, this ice or snow must be re-

moved to free the luggage compart-

ment door.

- In the event that the battery is dis-

charged or if it is changed, the lug-

gage compartment must be closed

(manually if necessary) to restart the

luggage compartment door motor.

Depending on the vehicle, there are

various ways to unlock and operate the

luggage compartment lid:

Manual controls

- using the locking/unlocking button

on the remote control key ➥ 1.4;

To open

safety

precaution,

Depending on the vehicle, press the

– using the locking/unlocking button

the doors should only be

dashboard control 1 or the button 2, the

on the card ➥ 1.9;

opened or closed when the

tailgate opens automatically.

- via the external boot lid control;

vehicle is stationary.

Note: ensure that the surrounding

- using the hands-free function;

Risk of injury.

space is sufficient to permit operation

– using the dashboard control.

of the boot lid before you open it.

Ensure that nobody is close

to the moving parts when

opening/closing the boot lid.

Risk of injury.

When opening or closing the lug-

gage compartment lid, ensure that

nothing obstructs the manoeuvre.

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LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT: 4-DOOR VERSION (2/3)

The sensor detects the approach and

then the removal of your foot and trig-

gers the opening of the boot lid.

Do not keep your foot in the air.

Perform the movement without stop-

ping and without touching the rear

bumper.

To close

Using the hands-free function

Lower the boot lid using the handle

The hands-free function enables

inside the boot to assist you.

access to the luggage compartment

when you have your hands full.

Disable the

“hands-free”

function before you:

Ensure that the card is approximately

one metre away in the central area of

- wash the vehicle in a roll-

the rear bumper of the vehicle (area B).

er-type car wash;

With the ignition off, stand approxi-

- wash the vehicle by hand;

mately 45 centimetres from the vehi-

- handle the towbar;

cle’s rear bumper and move your foot

- ...

forwards and backwards in area A.

Risk of accidental opening of the

luggage compartment lid which

may cause injury.

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LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT: 4-DOOR VERSION (3/3)

Activation/deactivation of the

User precautions

hands-free function

- Before opening the tailgate, ensure

To activate or deactivate the function,

that the surrounding space is suffi-

refer to the multimedia instructions.

cient to permit operation of the tail-

gate. Otherwise, stop the movement

Select “ON” or “OFF”.

of the boot lid before it makes con-

tact.

Usage features of the hands-free

function

- The system may experience tempo-

The hands-free function is no longer

rary difficulties if one of the sensors

integrated in the rear of the bumper

available after a few days of lack of

is obscured (by dirt, mud, snow, grit-

movement of the vehicle, or after

ting salt, etc.). Clean the sensors. If

around 15 minutes if the vehicle is

there is still a problem, contact an

unlocked. To reactivate it, use the

approved dealer.

unlocking button on the card.

Note: in very cold weather conditions,

The hands-free function is only avail-

the automatic opening may not work if

Opening the doors manually

able if the vehicle is stationary and

the tailgate seals are frozen.

from the inside

the engine is switched off (and not

on standby with the Stop and start

If it is impossible to unlock the tailgate,

function).

it can be done manually from inside:

The ‘hands-free’ feature may not

- access the luggage compartment by

work if the vehicle is equipped with a

folding forward the seatback(s) of

towbar or is in an area of high elec-

the rear bench seat;

tromagnetic radiation.

- insert a flat-blade screwdriver or

The attachment of any car-

similar under the carpet above the

rying device (bike rack, lug-

mechanism 3 and slide the unit as

gage box etc.) resting on

shown in the illustration;

the luggage compartment

lid is prohibited.

- push the boot lid to open it.

To install a carrying device on

your vehicle, contact an Approved

Dealer.

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LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT: 5-DOOR VERSION

To open

Opening manually from

Press button 1 and lift the tailgate.

inside the vehicle

To close

Special note:

Lower the tailgate using the handles 2

If it is impossible to unlock the tailgate,

inside the tailgate to help you.

it can be done manually from inside:

- access the luggage compartment by

folding forward the seatback(s) of

the rear bench seat;

The attaching of any carry-

ing device (bike rack, lug-

- insert a pencil or similar object in

gage box, etc.) resting on

recess 3 and slide the unit as shown

the luggage compartment

in the illustration;

lid is prohibited. To install a carrying

- push the tailgate to open it.

device on your vehicle, contact an

Approved Dealer.

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LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT COVER

To remove the flexible

Removing/refitting the

Luggage compartment cover

section of the luggage

luggage cover 2

storage 2

compartment cover 2

Slide section 3 (movement A) and lift

Lift section 4 of the luggage compart-

Press handle 1 to release the pins from

the right-hand side (movement B) of

ment floor.

their mounting points located on each

the roller at the same time.

Pivot the luggage cover so that the

side of the luggage compartment.

Then lift the left-hand side of the roller

handle 1 is visible and towards the front

Allow the luggage cover to roll up.

and then remove the assembly.

of the vehicle.

To refit the luggage cover, carry out this

Store the luggage cover, handle 1 for-

procedure in reverse.

wards, firstly by inserting the left-hand

side into its housing, then insert the

right-hand side (movement C) by slid-

ing section 3 (movement A).

Close the luggage compartment floor.

Do not place any heavy or solid objects on the luggage cover. These may

pose a risk to the vehicle occupants if the driver has to brake suddenly or

if the vehicle is involved in an accident.

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LUGGAGE NET (1/2)

Depending on the vehicle, this may be

Fitting the luggage net

- if using the net for the first time, to

used when transporting animals or lug-

access the anchorage points 4 lo-

behind the front seats

gage to isolate them from the passen-

cated under the carpet, contact an

ger section.

Inside the vehicle on each side:

Approved Dealer;

It can be positioned:

– lower cover 1 to gain access to the

- attach the two hooks 5 for the net

anchoring points for the top part of

straps 3 to the anchoring points 4;

- behind the rear seats A;

the luggage net;

- adjust the net strap 3 so that it is taut.

– behind the front seats B.

- insert the top rod of net 2 into the an-

choring points;

The luggage net is de-

signed to retain a maximum

weight of 10 kg.

Do not install the luggage net in this position when a passenger is occu-

Risk of injury.

pying a rear seat.

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BOOT STORAGE SPACE AND FITTINGS (2/5)

Mobile floor

Storage position

Separation position

(Estate version)

This enables more space for storage in

This enables you to compartmentalise

It is made up of two independent

the luggage compartment:

the boot into two separate spaces.

parts, A and B.

- Remove part B then part A of the

Slide your fingers under the spaces 7.

When the rear seats are folded down,

mobile floor;

this position provides a flat floor.

- place part A then part B under the

supports 5 and 6.

Maximum load allowed on the

mobile floor when flat: 50 kg evenly

distributed.

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BOOT STORAGE SPACE AND FITTINGS (4/5)

Anchorage points

Attachment points 11.

If your vehicle is not equipped with

anchorage points, you can get them

from an authorised dealer.

Always position the heaviest items directly on the floor. Use the lashing

points 11 on the boot floor, if these are fitted to the vehicle. The luggage

should be loaded in such a way that no items will be thrown forward and

Always place objects being trans-

strike the occupants if the driver has to brake suddenly. Fasten the rear

ported so that the heaviest items

seat belts, even if the seats are not occupied.

are resting against the back of the

rear bench seat.

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TRANSPORTING OBJECTS IN THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT

Always position the objects transported

so that the largest surface is against:

- The rear bench seatback, for normal

loading (example A);

- The front seatbacks with the rear

seatbacks folded down, as is the case

for maximum loads (example B).

Always position the heav-

iest items directly on the

floor.

Ensure that the objects being transported

are evenly distributed throughout the

Use the lashing points 1 on

loading area.

the boot floor, if these are fitted to

the vehicle.

If you have to place objects on the folded

seatback, it is necessary that you lower

The luggage should be loaded in

the headrests before folding the seatback

such a way that no items will be

so that it can be folded as flat as possible

thrown forward and strike the occu-

against the seat.

pants if the driver has to brake sud-

denly.

Fasten the rear seat belts, even if

the seats are not occupied.

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TRANSPORTING OBJECTS towbar

Permissible nose weight, maxi-

mum permissible towing weight

braked and unbraked: ➥ 6.12.

Choice and fitting of towing

equipment

Maximum weight of towing equip-

ment:

A: 896 mm maximum (5-door version).

- 36 kg (5-door version);

A: 1,120 mm maximum (Estate ver-

- 37 kg (4-seater and estate ver-

sion).

sions).

A: 1,127 mm maximum (4-door ver-

It is not permitted to fit a mechanical

sion).

towing device (ball, hook, etc.) that

Any towing device must not ob-

is removable without tools or retract-

struct any lighting component or

able if it cannot be easily removed

the number plate when not in use.

or repositioned when not in use.

Mechanical towing devices (ball,

For fitting and conditions of use,

hook, etc.) which can be removed

refer to the equipment’s fitting in-

without tools or which are retract-

structions.

able must be removed or reposi-

tioned when they are not in use.

Please keep these instructions with

the rest of the vehicle documenta-

In all cases, you must comply with

Do not touch the exhaust

tion.

the regulations of the particular

system.

country you are in.

Risk of burns.

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ROOF BARS (1/2)

Access to the mounting

Vehicles not fitted with longitudinal

roof bars

points

Open the doors to access the mount-

ing points 1.

If original roof bars, ap-

For information on the range of equipment adapted to your vehicle, we advise you

proved by our Technical

to consult an approved Dealer.

Department, are supplied

with screws, only use these

Refer to the fitting instructions for information on how to fit roof bars and condi-

screws for attaching the roof bars to

tions of use.

the vehicle.

Please keep these instructions with the rest of the vehicle documentation.

Maximum permissible load on roof rack: ➥ 6.12.

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ROOF BARS (2/2)

Precautions during use

Handling the tailgate

Before handling the tailgate, check the

objects and/or accessories (bike rack,

roof box, etc.) fitted to the roof bars:

these must be correctly positioned and

secured, so as not to hinder the opera-

tion of the tailgate.

Vehicles fitted with longitudinal roof

bars

The attachment inserts 3 are located on

the longitudinal roof bars 2.

The attaching of any carry-

ing device (bike rack, lug-

gage box, etc.) resting on

the luggage compartment

lid is prohibited. To install a carrying

device on your vehicle, contact an

Approved Dealer.

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BONNET (1/2)

When working in the engine

To open, pull handle 1, located on the

Unlocking the bonnet catch

compartment, ensure that

left-hand side of the dashboard.

the windscreen wiper stalk

To unlock, push tab 3 at the same time

is in the park position.

as opening the bonnet.

Risk of injury.

Opening the bonnet

Lift the bonnet, guiding it up, and it

will rest in position with the help of two

Please note when work-

struts 2.

ing close to the engine that

it may be hot. In addition,

the engine cooling fan may

come on at any moment. The 

Before carrying out any

label in the engine compartment re-

action in the engine com-

minds you of this.

Do not press down on the

partment, you must switch

bonnet: there is a risk that

Risk of injury.

off the ignition.

➥ 2.4

the bonnet may accidentally

➥ 2.5.

close.

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BONNET (2/2)

Closing the bonnet

Check that nothing has been left in the

engine compartment.

To close the bonnet again, hold the

bonnet in the middle and guide it down,

allowing a 30 cm gap before it is closed,

then release it. It will latch automatically

under its own weight.

After any procedure in the

engine compartment, make

sure that you do not forget

anything (cloth, tools, etc.).

These may damage the engine or

cause a fire.

Ensure that the bonnet is

In the event of even a slight

properly locked.

impact involving the radia-

tor grille or bonnet, have the

Check that nothing is pre-

bonnet lock checked by an

venting the catch from lock-

authorised dealer as soon as pos-

ing (gravel, cloth, etc.).

sible.

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ENGINE OIL LEVEL: general information

It is normal for an engine to use oil for

lubrication and cooling of moving parts

Before carrying out any

and it is normal to top up the level be-

action in the engine com-

tween oil changes.

partment, you must switch

However, contact your approved

off the ignition.

➥ 2.4

Dealer if more than 0.5 litres is being

➥ 2.5.

consumed every 600 miles (1,000 km)

after the running in period.

Oil change frequency: check the oil

Adding engine oil

level from time to time and certainly

Use a funnel or protect the

before any long journey to avoid the

filling neck area to avoid

risk of damaging your engine.

engine oil escaping onto a

hot part of the engine compartment

or a sensitive part (e.g. electrical

Reading the oil level

components).

The oil level should be read with the ve-

Remove the dipstick and wipe with a

Fire hazard.

hicle on level ground, after the engine

clean, lint-free cloth;

has been switched off for some time.

push the dipstick in as far as it will

The dipstick must be used to read

go (for vehicles equipped with a “cap-

the exact oil level and make sure that

type dipstick” C, screw the cap in as

the maximum level has not been ex-

far as it will go);

ceeded (risk of engine damage).

Exceeding the maximum

take out the dipstick again;

engine oil level

Depending on the vehicle, the instru-

–

read the level: it should never fall

Under no circumstances

ment panel display only alerts the driver

below the “MINI” mark A and never

should maximum filling

when the oil level is at its minimum.

exceed the “MAXI” B mark.

level B be exceeded: this could

damage the engine and the anti-pol-

Once the operation has been com-

lution system.

pleted, ensure that the dipstick is

If the level exceeds the maximum

pushed in as far as it will go or that

level, do not start your vehicle and

the “cap-type dipstick” is completely

contact an authorised dealer.

screwed in.

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ENGINE OIL LEVEL: topping up, filling, draining (1/3)

Topping up/Filling

- Unscrew cap 1;

Do not exceed the “maxi" level and

The vehicle must be parked on level

- top up the level (as a guide, the ca-

do not forget to refit the cap 1 and

ground and the engine should be cold

pacity between the “mini" and the

the dipstick 2.

(for instance, before the engine is

"maxi" reading on the dipstick 2

started up for the first time in the day).

is between 0.33 and 0.44 gallons

(1.5 and 2 litres) depending on the

engine);

Adding engine oil

- wait for approximately 20 minutes to

Use a funnel or protect the

allow the oil to flow into the engine;

filling neck area to avoid

engine oil escaping onto a

- check the level using the dipstick 2

hot part of the engine compartment

(as described above).

or a sensitive part (e.g. electrical

Once the operation has been com-

components).

Before carrying out any

pleted, ensure that the dipstick is

Fire hazard.

action in the engine com-

pushed in as far as it will go or that

partment, you must switch

the “cap-type dipstick” is completely

off the ignition.

➥ 2.4

screwed in.

➥ 2.5.

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ENGINE OIL LEVEL: topping up, filling, draining (2/3)

Topping up/Filling

- Unscrew cap 1;

Do not exceed the “maxi" level and

The vehicle must be parked on level

- top up the level (as a guide, the ca-

do not forget to refit the cap 1 and

ground and the engine should be cold

pacity between the “mini" and the

the dipstick 2.

(for instance, before the engine is

"maxi" reading on the dipstick 2

started up for the first time in the day).

is between 0.33 and 0.44 gallons

(1.5 and 2 litres) depending on the

engine);

Adding engine oil

- wait for approximately 20 minutes to

Use a funnel or protect the

allow the oil to flow into the engine;

filling neck area to avoid

engine oil escaping onto a

- check the level using the dipstick 2

hot part of the engine compartment

(as described above).

or a sensitive part (e.g. electrical

Once the operation has been com-

components).

Before carrying out any

pleted, ensure that the dipstick is

Fire hazard.

action in the engine com-

pushed in as far as it will go or that

partment, you must switch

the “cap-type dipstick” is completely

off the ignition.

➥ 2.4

screwed in.

➥ 2.5.

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ENGINE OIL LEVEL: topping up, filling, draining (3/3)

Oil change

Engine oil grade

Service interval: refer to the mainte-

Refer to the maintenance document for

nance document for your vehicle.

your vehicle.

Filling and/or checking

Oil change capacity

the oil level: when topping

up or checking the oil level,

Please refer to the maintenance docu-

ensure that no oil leaks onto

ment for your vehicle, or contact an au-

the engine components.

thorised dealer.

Consult your approved Dealer at

Always check the engine oil level using

once if you notice an abnormal or

Do not forget to properly close the

the dipstick, as explained previously (it

repeated drop in any of the fluid

cap and refit the dipstick to prevent

should never fall below the minimum

levels.

any oil spatter on hot engine com-

level, or be over the maximum level on

ponents.

the dipstick).

Fire hazard.

When working in the engine

compartment, ensure that

the windscreen wiper stalk

is in the park position.

Risk of injury.

Exceeding the maximum

engine oil level

Never run the engine in an

enclosed space as exhaust

Under no circumstances

Please note when work-

gases are poisonous.

should the maximum fill-

ing close to the engine that

ing level be exceeded: this could

it may be hot. The engine

damage the engine and the emis-

cooling fan may also start

sion control system.

If the level exceeds the maximum

at any moment. The 

warning

level, do not start your vehicle and

light in the engine compartment re-

Engine oil change: if you

contact an authorised dealer.

minds you of this.

are changing the oil when

the engine is hot, be careful

Risk of injury.

not to scald yourself if the

oil overflows.

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LEVELS, FILTERS (1/3)

Checking intervals

Replacement intervals

Check the coolant level regularly

Refer to the Maintenance Document for

(very severe damage is likely to be

your vehicle.

caused to the engine if it runs out of

coolant).

If the level needs to be topped up, only

use products approved by our Technical

Department which ensure:

- protection against freezing;

- anticorrosion protection of the cool-

ing system.

Please note when work-



Coolant level

ing close to the engine that

With the engine switched off and on

it may be hot. The engine

level ground, the level when cold must

cooling fan may also start

be between the “MINI" and "MAXI"

at any moment. The 

warning

marks on coolant reservoir 1.

If there is an abnormal or repeated

light in the engine compartment re-

Top this level up when cold before it

drop in the fluid level, please consult

minds you of this.

reaches the MIN mark.

an authorised dealer.

Risk of injury.

No operations should be

carried out on the cooling

Before carrying out any

circuit when the engine is

action in the engine com-

hot.

partment, you must switch

Risk of burns.

off the ignition.

➥ 2.4

➥ 2.5.

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LEVELS, FILTERS (2/3)

Level 2

Topping up

It is normal for the level to drop as

After any operation on the hydraulic cir-

the linings become worn, but it should

cuit, a specialist must replace the fluid.

never drop below the “MINI” warning

Only use fluids approved by our

line.

Technical Department (and taken from

If you wish to check the disc and drum

a sealed container).

wear yourself, you should obtain the

document explaining the checking pro-

Replacement intervals

cedure from our network or from the

Refer to the Maintenance Document for

manufacturer’s website.

your vehicle.



Brake fluid level

This should be checked frequently, and

If there is an abnormal or repeated

any time you notice even the slightest

drop in the fluid level, consult an ap-

loss in braking efficiency.

proved dealer.

The level should be read with the engine

switched off and on level ground.

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-

Before carrying out any

minds you of this.

action in the engine com-

partment, you must switch

Risk of injury.

off the ignition.

➥ 2.4

➥ 2.5.

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LEVELS, FILTERS (3/3)

Liquid

Filters

Windscreen washer fluid. In winter, use

The replacement of filter elements (air

anti-freeze product. Use products rec-

filter, passenger compartment filter,

ommended by an authorised dealer.

diesel filter, etc.) is scheduled in the

maintenance operations for your vehi-

Note: do not use pure water (risk of

cle.

damage to the priming pump, limescale

building up on the pump and the jets).

Replacement intervals for filter el-

ements: refer to the Maintenance

Jets

Document for your vehicle.

To adjust the windscreen washer jets,

please consult an authorised dealer.



Windscreen washer

reservoir

Topping up

With the engine switched off, open

cap 3, fill until you can see the fluid,

then refit the cap.

Note: Regularly check the reservoir

level by topping up the liquid before

taking a trip.

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BATTERY (1/2)

The charge status of your battery can

decrease especially if you use your ve-

hicle:

- for short journeys;

- for driving in town;

– when the temperature drops;

- after extended use of energy-con-

suming devices (radio, etc.) with the

engine switched off.

Battery 1 does not require any mainte-

Before carrying out any

nance. You should not open it or add

action in the engine com-

any fluid.

partment, you must switch

Depending on the vehicle, a system

off the ignition.

➥ 2.4

continuously checks the battery charge

➥ 2.5.

status. If this decreases, the message

“Battery low start engine” is displayed

on the instrument panel. In this case,

Please note when work-

start the engine. The message will go

ing close to the engine that

off.

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.

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BATTERY (2/2)

Replacing the battery

For your own safety and for

the proper operation of the

vehicle’s electrical equip-

ment

(lights, windscreen

wipers, ABS, etc.), any intervention

on the battery (removal, disconnec-

tion, etc.) must categorically be per-

formed by a specialist professional.

Risk of serious burns or electric

shocks.

You must respect the replacement

intervals (without exceeding them)

Label A

as stated in the maintenance docu-

ment.

Observe the indications on the battery:

The battery is a specific type:

- 2 Naked flames and smoking are for-

ensure that it is replaced by the

bidden;

same type.

- 3 eye protection required;

Call an approved Dealer.

- 4 keep away from children;

- 5 explosive materials;

- 6 refer to the handbook;

- 7 corrosive materials.

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TYRE PRESSURE (1/2)

Vehicle fitted with a tyre pressure

monitoring system

In the event of under-inflation (punc-

tures, under-inflation etc.), the 

warning light appears on the instrument

panel. ➥ 2.32.

E F

Label A

B: dimension of the tyres fitted to the

vehicle.

Open the door to read it.

Tyre pressures should be checked

C: intended driving speed.

when the tyres are cold.

D : recommended pressure for optimis-

If the tyre pressures cannot be checked

ing fuel consumption.

when the tyres are cold, increase the

NB: driving comfort may be altered.

Vehicle used fully laden

pressures from 0.2 to 0.3 bar (or 3 PSI).

(Maximum Permissible

E: front tyre pressure.

Never deflate a hot tyre.

All-up Weight) and

F: rear tyre pressure.

towing a trailer

G: tyre pressure for the emergency

The maximum speed must be lim-

spare wheel.

ited to 62 mph (100 km/h) and the

tyre pressure increased by 0.2 bar

(3 psi) ➥ 6.12.

Risk of tyre blowouts.

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TYRE PRESSURES (2/2)

Tyre safety and use of snow chains:

➥ 5.13 to learn the maintenance con-

ditions and the conditions for fitting

chains to different versions of the ve-

hicle.

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 speed rating at least

equal to those of the original

tyres, or conform to those recom-

mended by an 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.

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BODYWORK MAINTENANCE (1/3)

A well-maintained vehicle will last

You should

Respect local regulations about wash-

longer.

ing vehicles (e.g. do not wash your ve-

Wash your car frequently, with the

hicle on a public highway).

It is therefore recommended to main-

engine off, with cleaning products rec-

tain the exterior of the vehicle regularly.

ommended by the manufacturer (never

Observe the vehicle stopping distances

use abrasive products).

when driving on gravelled surfaces to

Your vehicle has been treated with very

prevent paint damage.

effective anti-corrosion products. It is

Rinse thoroughly beforehand with a jet:

nevertheless subject to various outside

Repair, or have repaired quickly, areas

spots of tree resin and industrial

influences.

where the paint has been damaged, to

grime;

prevent corrosion spreading.

mud in the wheel arches and under-

Corrosive agents in the atmosphere

neath the body which forms damp

Remember to visit the body shop pe-

- atmospheric pollution (built-up and

riodically in order to maintain your an-

patches;

industrial areas);

ti-corrosion warranty.

bird droppings, which cause a

– saline atmospheres (near the sea,

chemical reaction with the paint that

Refer to the maintenance document.

particularly in hot weather);

rapidly discolours paintwork and

– seasonal and damp weather condi-

If mechanical components, hinges, etc.

may even cause the paint to peel

tions (e.g. road salt in winter, water

have been cleaned, they must be pro-

off;

from road cleaners, etc.).

tected again by spraying with products

wash the vehicle immediately to

approved by our Technical Department.

remove these marks since it is im-

Minor impacts

possible to remove them by polish-

ing;

Abrasive action

salt, particularly in the wheel arches

Dust and sand in the air, mud, road grit

and underneath the body after driv-

thrown up by other vehicles, etc.

ing in areas where the roads have

You should take a number of minor pre-

been gritted.

cautions in order to safeguard your ve-

Remove any plant matter (resin, leaves,

hicle against such risks.

etc.) from the vehicle regularly.

We have selected special products

to care for your vehicle and you can

obtain these from the manufactur-

er’s accessory outlets.

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BODYWORK MAINTENANCE (2/3)

What you should not do

Degrease or clean using

Wash the vehicle in bright sunlight or

high-pressure cleaning

freezing temperatures.

equipment or by spray-

Do not scrape off mud or dirt without

ing on products not ap-

pre-wetting.

proved by our Technical

Department:

Allow dirt to accumulate on the exterior.

Allow rust to form following minor im-

mechanical components

(e.g.:

pacts.

engine compartment);

Do not use solvents not approved by

the wheels

(e.g. braking system

our Technical Department to remove

components such as brake calli-

stains as this could damage the paint-

pers);

work.

underbody;

Do not drive in snow or muddy condi-

tions without washing the vehicle, par-

–

parts with hinges (e.g.: inside the

ticularly under the wheel arches and

doors);

body.

painted plastic external fittings (e.g.:

bumpers).

Doing this could give rise to corrosion

or operational faults.

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BODYWORK MAINTENANCE (3/3)

Vehicles with a matte paint

Using a roller type car wash

Cleaning stickers, decorative

finish

Return the wiper stalk to the park posi-

films, etc.

This type of paint requires certain pre-

tion ➥ 1.108.

You should do the following

cautions.

Check the mounting of external ac-

Use a soft cloth or cotton wool.

cessories, additional lights and rear

You should do the following

view mirrors, and ensure that the wiper

Moisten it slightly with soapy water then

Wash the vehicle by hand using plenty

blades are secured with adhesive tape.

always wipe clean with a soft cloth or

of water, using a soft cloth or a gentle

cotton wool.

Remove the radio aerial mast if your

sponge.

vehicle is fitted with this equipment.

Finally, carefully dry off with a soft dry

cloth.

Do not do the following

Remember to remove the tape and refit

the antenna after washing.

Use wax-based products (polishing).

Do not do the following

Rub too hard.

Use alcohol-based cleaning products.

Cleaning the headlights,

Wash the vehicle in a roller-type car

Use utensils (e.g.: scraper).

sensors and cameras

wash.

Rub too hard.

Use a soft cloth or cotton wool.

Attach stickers to the paintwork (risk of

leaving marks).

If this is not sufficient, moisten the cloth

with soapy water, always rinsing with a

soft cloth or cotton wool.

Wash the vehicle

Finally, carefully dry off with a soft dry

Wash the area using a

using a high-pressure

cloth.

high-pressure clean-

cleaning device.

ing device.

Do not use cleaning products con-

taining alcohol or utensils (e.g.: a

scraper).

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