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Renault Mégane III Driver's Manual

Cockpit

In this manual: Renault Mégane III Driver's Manual
Engine and peripherals — 141Chassis — 79Chassis — 72Renault Mégane III Driver's Manual — 87Electrical equipment — 221Engine and peripherals — 47Electrical equipment — 80Transmission — 14Air conditioning — 30Bodywork — 115Trim and upholstery — 44General vehicle information — 27Air conditioning — 59General vehicle information — 16Transmission — 38Sealing and soundproofing — 7General vehicle information — 3
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The equipment described below DEPENDS ON VEHICLE VERSION AND COUNTRY.

  1. Side vent.
  2. Side window demisting strip.
  3. Stalk for:
  • turn signals,
  • exterior lighting,
  • front fog lights,
  • Rear fog light.
  1. Dashboard.
  2. Driver airbag location, horn.
  • Windscreen and rear window wiper/washer control lever.
  • Trip computer information scrolling and vehicle settings personalisation menu control.
  1. Central vents.
  • Display of time, temperature, radio information, navigation system...
  • Driver and front passenger seat belt warning light and front passenger airbag on/off indicator.
  1. Passenger airbag location.
  2. Side window demisting strip.
  3. Side vent.
  4. Glove box.
  5. Air conditioning controls.
  6. Slot for radio, navigation system...
  7. Accessory socket.
  8. Control for certain multimedia equipment.
  9. Main cruise control/speed limiter control.
  10. Assisted parking brake or manual parking brake control.
  11. Gear lever.
  12. Engine start/stop button and RENAULT card reader.
  13. Electric central locking/unlocking control for the doors and hazard warning light control.
  14. Cruise control/speed limiter controls.
  15. Steering wheel height and reach adjustment control.
  16. Bonnet release control.
  17. Controls for:
  • electric adjustment of headlight height,
  • instrument panel lighting dimmer,
  • traction control system on/off,
  • parking assistance system on/off.
Poste de conduite direction à droite

The equipment described below DEPENDS ON VEHICLE VERSION AND COUNTRY.

  1. Side vent.
  2. Side window demisting strip.
  3. Passenger airbag location.
  • Display, depending on the vehicle, of the time, temperature, radio information, navigation system, etc.
  • Driver and front passenger seat belt warning light and front passenger airbag deactivation indicator.
  1. Central vents.
  2. Stalk for:
  • turn signals,
  • exterior lighting,
  • front fog lights,
  • Rear fog light.
  1. Driver airbag location, horn.
  2. Dashboard.
  • Windscreen and rear window wiper/washer control lever,
  • Trip computer information scrolling and vehicle settings personalisation menu control.
  1. Side window demisting strip.
  2. Side vent.
  3. Controls for:
  • Electric headlight height adjustment;
  • Instrument panel lighting dimmer;
  • traction control system on/off.
  • parking assistance system on/off.
  1. Speed limiter and cruise control controls
  2. Steering wheel height and reach adjustment control.
  3. Electric central locking/unlocking controls and hazard warning light switch.
  4. Air conditioning control.
  5. Control for certain multimedia equipment.
  6. Main cruise control/speed limiter control.
  7. Assisted parking brake or manual parking brake control.
  8. Gear lever.
  9. Accessory socket.
  10. Engine start/stop button and RENAULT card reader.
  11. Slot for radio, navigation system...
  12. Glove box.
  13. Bonnet release control.

Warning lights

The presence and operation of the warning lights DEPEND ON THE EQUIPMENT AND THE COUNTRY.

Témoins lumineux

Instrument panel A: It lights up when the ignition is switched on. You can adjust its brightness by turning wheel 1.

Some warning lights are accompanied by a message.

The warning lightnécessite un arrêtrequires that you have the vehicle checked by a Renault dealer as soon as possible, driving gently. Failure to follow this recommendation may cause damage to the vehicle.

de positionParking lights indicator

feux de routeHigh beam indicator

feux de croisementLow beam indicator

feux de brouillardFront Fog Lamp Indicator

de brouillardRear fog lamp warning lamp

vousThe warning lightimpose, pour votre sécurité,requires you, for your safety, to stop immediately, as soon as traffic conditions allow. Switch off the engine and do not restart it. Contact a Renault dealer.

indicateursLeft turn indicator light

feux indicateursRight-hand turn indicator light

serrage du frein àParking brake warning light or assisted parking brake warning light

Refer to the "Handbrake" or "Power-assisted parking brake" sections in chapter 2.

de retour visuelThe absence of visual or audible feedback indicates a fault in the instrument panel. Stop immediately, as soon as traffic conditions allow. Make sure the vehicle is properly stopped and contact a Renault dealer.

The presence and operation of the warning lights DEPEND ON THE EQUIPMENT AND THE COUNTRY.

Témoins lumineux

limiteur de vitesseSpeed limiter and cruise control warning light

See the 'Cruise control' and 'Speed limiter' sections in chapter 2.

d'assistance àFuel economy assistance indicator

They light up to advise you to shift to a higher gear (up arrow) or a lower gear (down arrow).

Il s'allume à la mise sousWarning light

It lights up when the ignition is switched on, then goes out as soon as the engine runs. It may light up together with other warning lights and/or messages on the instrument panel.

It requires stopping at a brand representative as soon as possible, driving with care. Failure to follow this recommendation may cause damage to the vehicle.

d'AirbagAirbag warning light

It lights up when the engine starts, then goes out after a few seconds.

If it does not light up when the ignition is switched on, or if it lights up with the engine running, this indicates a system fault.

Consult a brand representative as soon as possible.

préchauffage Glow plug indicator (diesel version)

Ignition on, it lights up. It indicates that the glow plugs are operating. As soon as it goes out, the engine can be started.

antiblocage desAnti-lock braking system (ABS) warning lamp

It lights up when the ignition is switched on, then goes out after a few seconds.

If it does not go out after switching on the ignition, or if it lights up while driving, it indicates a fault in the anti-lock braking system (ABS). The braking system then operates as on a vehicle not fitted with ABS.

Consult a Brand Representative as soon as possible.

contrôle du systèmeEmission control system indicator

It lights up when the ignition is switched on, then goes out when the engine starts.

  • If it stays on continuously, contact a brand representative as soon as possible;
  • if it flashes, reduce engine speed until the flashing stops.

Consult a brand representative as soon as possible.

Refer to the "Anti-pollution advice, fuel economy, driving" section in chapter 2.

The presence and operation of the warning lights DEPEND ON THE EQUIPMENT AND THE COUNTRY.

Témoins lumineux

impératifStop warning light

It lights up when the ignition is switched on, then goes out as soon as the engine is running. It lights up together with other indicators and/or messages, and is accompanied by an audible beep.

For your safety, it requires an immediate stop, in accordance with traffic conditions.

Switch off the engine and do not restart it.

Contact a Brand Representative.

pression d'huileOil pressure warning light

If it comes on while driving, together with thebipand an audible beep, stop immediately and switch off the ignition. Check the oil level (see 'Engine oil level' in chapter 4). If the level is normal, the cause is something else: contact a Renault dealer.

d'incident sur circuitBraking system fault indicator

If it comes on when braking, together with thebip sonore,and an audible beep, it indicates a drop in fluid level in the circuits or a fault in the braking system. Stop and contact a Renault dealer.

températureEngine coolant temperature indicator

It lights up when the ignition is switched on, then goes out when the engine starts. If it lights up while driving, together with thearrêtez-vousand an audible beep, stop immediately and switch off the ignition.

Check the coolant level (see 'Levels' in chapter 4). If the level is normal, the cause is something else: contact a Renault dealer.

charge de batterieBattery charge warning light

If it lights up together with the warning lightcela indiqueand an audible beep, it indicates an overload or discharge in the electrical system.

The presence and operation of the warning lights DEPEND ON THE EQUIPMENT AND THE COUNTRY.

de non-portFront seat belt unfastened warning light

It lights up on the central display when the engine starts. Then, if the driver's or front passenger's seat belt (when the seat is occupied) is not fastened and the vehicle reaches approximately 20 km/h, it flashes and an audible signal sounds for about 120 seconds.

Note: an object placed on the front passenger seat may in some cases trigger the warning light.

Rear seat belt unfastened warning (depending on vehicle)

the s'allume sur l'afficheur indicator lights up on the central display, accompanied by a message on the instrument panel showing the number of seat belts fastened, for about 30 seconds each time:

  • vehicle start-up;
  • a door is opened;
  • a rear seat belt is fastened or unfastened.

Make sure rear passengers are properly belted and that the number of belted seats shown matches the number of occupied seats on the rear bench.

fonctionnementHeated seats operation indicator

It indicates that one of the heated seats is in operation.

d'alerte mini carburantLow fuel warning light

It lights up when the ignition is switched on, then goes out after a few seconds. If it lights up while driving, accompanied by a beep, refuel as soon as possible.

You then have approximately 50 km of range remaining from the first time the warning light comes on.

particulesParticulate filter

See the 'Diesel version specifics' section in chapter 2.

Displays and indicators

Afficheurs et indicateurs

Tachometer 1 (rpm x 1,000)

Afficheurs et indicateurs

Minimum engine oil level warning

When the engine starts, display 3 warns when the minimum oil level is reached. See the 'Engine oil level' section in chapter 4.

At the first warning, you can clear it by pressing either of the buttons at the end of lever 2.

Subsequent alerts will clear automatically after 30 seconds.

Fuel level gauge 5

If the level is at minimum, warning light 6 lights up, accompanied by an audible beep.

Refuel promptly. You then have approximately 50 km of range remaining from the first time the warning light comes on.

Coolant temperature gauge 4

In normal driving, gauge 4 should be before zone a. It may approach this zone during 'intensive' use. There is a warning only if the indicatoraccompagnélights up, accompanied by a message on the instrument panel and an audible beep.

Trip computer

Refer to the "On-board computer" section in chapter 1.

Afficheurs et indicateurs

Speedometer 7 (km/h or mph)

Overspeed audible alarm

Depending on vehicle and country, an audible alarm sounds for approximately 10 seconds every 40 seconds for as long as the vehicle exceeds 120 km/h.

Afficheurs et indicateurs

Instrument panel in miles (can be switched to km/h)

  1. With the ignition off, press either button 9 or 10 at the end of lever 2 and the start button 8;
  2. the speed unit indicator flashes for about ten seconds, then the new unit is displayed. Release button 9 or 10 as soon as the unit stops flashing.

To return to the previous setting, perform the same operation.

Note: after a battery disconnection, the trip computer will automatically revert to the original unit.

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