2019 Renault Megane Owner’s Manual
In the tiny car market, the 2019 Renault Megane remained a formidable competitor because to its combination of fashionable styling, useful features, and effective performance. With a modern design and a luxurious interior that struck a mix between comfort and technology, this model year maintained the distinctive visual appeal of the Megane range. With several body types to choose from, including the well-liked hatchback and estate models, the 2019 Megane satisfied a broad spectrum of tastes and requirements. Options for engines included the more sporty RS model, which is renowned for its dynamic prowess, as well as more affordable gasoline and diesel engines. The 2019 Megane’s status as a flexible and affordable choice in the small vehicle market was further cemented with the addition of cutting-edge infotainment systems and a host of driver-assistance features.
AUDIBLE AND VISUAL SIGNALS
Horn
Press the steering wheel boss A to ac-tivate the horn.
Headlight flasher
Pull stalk 1 towards you to flash the headlights.
Direction indicators
Move stalk 1 parallel to the steering wheel and in the direction you are going to turn it.
One-touch mode
When driving, it is possible that the steering wheel may not be turned suf-ficiently to return the stalk automatically to its starting position.
In this case, briefly turn stalk 1 to the in-termediate position, then release it: the stalk returns to its original point and the indicator light flashes three times.
Hazard warning lights
Press switch 2. This switch ac-tivates all four direction indicators and the side indicator lights simultaneously. It must only be used in an emergency to warn drivers of other vehicles that you have had to stop in an area where stop-ping is prohibited or unexpected or that you are obliged to drive under special conditions. Depending on the vehicle, the hazard warning lights may come on automati-cally under heavy deceleration. You can switch them off by pressing switch 2.
Driver’s seat belt reminder and, depending on the vehicle, front passenger seat belt re-minder
This lights up when the ignition is switched on. If the driver’s or front passenger’s seat belt (if this seat is occu-pied) is not fastened as soon as the vehicle has reached approximately 12.4 mph (20 km/h), it flashes and a bleep sounds for around 120 seconds.
Note: an object placed on the passen-ger seat base can activate the warning
Rear seat belt reminder (depending on vehicle)
Warning light ß comes on, accompanied (depending on the vehicle) by a message indicating the number of fastened seat belts on the instrument panel for approximately 30 seconds, each time the vehicle is started, a door is opened or a rear seat belt is fastened/unfastened. Check that the rear passengers are wearing seat belts and that the number of seat belts shown as fastened corresponds to the number of rear seat places occupied.
Instrument panel A
lights up when the driver’s door is opened. In some cases, the appear-ance of a warning light is accompanied by a message. You can customise your instrument panel with the content and colours of your choice. For vehicles fitted with a navigation system, refer to the handbook for the equipment. For vehicles not fitted with a naviga-tion system, refer to the information on “Vehicle settings customisation menu” in Section 1.
Rev counter 1
(graduations x 1000)
Speedometer 2
This is displayed differently according to how the instrument panel is custom-ised.
Overspeed buzzer
Depending on the vehicle and coun-try, a buzzer sounds for approximately 10 seconds every 40 seconds, as long as the vehicle is travelling in excess of 72 mph (120 km/h).
Driving style indicator 3
Please refer to the information on “Eco-driving” in Section 2.
Trip computer and warning system
Refer to the information on the “Trip computer and warning system” in Section 1.
Coolant temperature indicator 4
In normal use, indicator 4 should be before area 5. Under “intensive” operating conditions, the needle may approach this zone. This is not serious unless the warning light ® comes on accompanied by a message on the instrument panel and a beep.
Engine oil level low warning
When the engine is started, the instru-ment panel display alerts you when the minimum oil level is reached. Refer to the information on the “Engine oil level” in Section 4. The first time the warning appears, it can be cleared by pressing switch 13 “OK”. Subsequent warnings will disappear automatically after around 30 seconds.
Instrument panel in miles
(option to switch to km/h)
Vehicles not fitted with a multimedia system
- With the ignition off, press the OK button 13 and the engine start/stop button 15;
- using control 14, select “Settings”, “Instrument panel”, then the unit;
- Press the OK button 13 to confirm.
To return to the previous mode, repeat the same operation.
Vehicles fitted with a multimedia system
From the multimedia screen, select “System” then “Units”.
Note: In both cases, once the battery is switched off, the onboard computer automatically returns to the original unit of measurement.
Head-up display
The display details driving and navigation information from the instrument panel and the multimedia screen. If fitted to the vehicle, this comes on when the engine is started and is retracted when the engine is switched off. You can adjust certain settings from the multimedia screen: with the engine running, access the menu “System”, “Display”, then “Head-up display”.
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 vary depending on the outdoor light.
- manually: the brightness automatically switches with the activation/de-activation of the lights.
In both cases, the day mode varies based on the outdoor brightness.
Good information visibility can be af-fected by:
- the seat position;
- the presence of an object placed on the opened display;
- the polarisation of some spectacle lenses;
- extreme weather conditions (rain, snow, very strong sunlight, etc.).
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 impacting 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.
Trip mileage resetting
With “trip mileage recorder” selected on the display, press key OK 3 until the mileage recorder resets to zero.
Resetting the journey parameters (reset button)
with the display showing one of the trip settings, press key OK 3 until the dis-play is reset to zero.
Interpreting some of the values displayed after resetting
The values showing average fuel con-sumption and average speed will become more stable and reliable the further you have travelled since the last time the Reset button was pressed.
The average fuel consumption may de-crease when:
- the vehicle stops accelerating;
- the engine reaches its operating temperature (if the engine was cold when the reset key was pressed);
- when driving from an urban area onto the open road.
Automatic resetting of the journey parameters
Resetting occurs automatically when the maximum value of any of the pa-rameters is exceeded.
Power-assisted steering
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 Start
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-nal state when the engine is restarted or when the speed moves above 0.62 mph (1 km/h) (hill, slope, etc.).
Special feature:
When the rear-view mirror has been manually deployed or folded back, it is possible to reset it to a usage position. To do this, position the switch 3 to C. A mechanical noise from the rear-view mirror unit will be heard. If it is not the case, place switch 3 to A and then place switch 3 to C until the mechanical noise of the rear-view mirror is heard.
Rear view mirror with lever
When driving at night, to avoid being dazzled by the headlights of the vehicle behind, depress the little lever located behind rear view mirror.
Rear view mirror without lever
The rear-view mirror automatically darkens when you are being followed by a vehicle using main beam head-lights or in very bright lighting. Information regarding the activation and deactivation of the front pas-senger airbag is displayed on the in-terior rear view mirror (please refer to the information on “Child safety: front passenger airbag deactivation/activation” in Section 1).
HEADLIGHT BEAM ADJUSTMENT
On vehicles fitted with this function, control A allows you to adjust the height of the beams according to the load. Turn control A downwards to lower the headlights and upwards to raise them.
Vehicles not fitted with a multimedia system
- With the vehicle at a standstill, press and hold the switch 5 OK to access the settings menu;
- repeatedly press the control 6 up or down until you reach the “Driving assistance” menu. Press the switch 5 OK;
“See-me-home lighting” function
This function allows you to briefly switch on the dipped beam headlights (to pro-vide light when opening a gate, etc.). With the engine and lights switched off and the ring 3 in position 0 or AUTO, pull the stalk 1 towards you: the dipped beam headlights come on for approxi-mately thirty seconds. To increase this duration, you may pull the stalk up to four times (total time restricted to two minutes). The message “Follow-me home for” along with the time the lights will be on for is displayed on the instrument panel to confirm this action.
You can then lock your vehicle.
To switch off the lights before they go out automatically, turn ring 3 to any po-sition, then return it to the AUTO posi-tion .
Welcome and goodbye function
(depending on the vehicle)
Once the function is activated, the day-time running lights and the rear side light light up automatically upon detect-ing the RENAULT card or when the ve-hicle is unlocked.
They switch off automatically:
- approximately one minute after li-ghting up;
- when starting the engine based on the position of the lighting stalk;
Welcome lighting under the door mirrors
With the function activated, the lights located under the door mirrors come on automatically upon detection of the RENAULT card, upon unlocking the vehicle or when opening a door.
Activating/deactivating the function
From the multimedia screen, select “Vehicle”, “User settings”, “External welcome”. Choose “ON” or “OFF” to activate or deactivate the function.
Front fog lights
Turn centre ring 4 on stalk 1 until the symbol faces mark 2, then re-lease it. Operation of the fog lights depends on the exterior lighting position selected, and an indicator light will light up on the instrument panel.
Rear fog lights
Turn centre ring 7 on the stalk until the symbol faces mark 2, then re-lease it. Operation of the fog lights depends on the exterior lighting selected, and an in-dicator light will light up on the instru-ment panel. Do not forget to switch off the fog lights when they are no longer needed, to avoid inconveniencing other road users. When driving in fog or snow, or when transporting objects which are higher than the roof, the headlights do not come on automatically. Switching on the fog lights remains the responsibility of the driver: the indicator lights on the instrument panel inform you whether the fog lights are lit (indicator light on) or not (indicator light not on).
Switching off the lights
Turn the ring 7 again until the mark 2 is opposite the symbol for the fog light that you wish to switch off. The corre-sponding indicator light on the instru-ment panel goes out. The fog lights switch off when the exte-rior lights are switched off.
Special note
When driving the vehicle, the wiping speed slows down whenever the ve-hicle stops. For example, fast wiping speed will slow to normal wiping speed. As soon as the vehicle moves off, wiping will return to the speed originally selected. If stalk 1 is operated, it overrides and cancels the automatic function.
Efficiency of a wiper blade
Check the condition of the wiper blades. How long they last depends on you:
- Efficiency of a wiper blade
- Check the condition of the wiper blades. How long they last depends on you:
In all cases, replace it as soon as it begins to lose efficiency: approx-imately once a year. Refer to the “Wiper blades: replacement” para-graph in Section 5.
Precaution for using the wipers
- in freezing or snowy weather, clear the screen before starting the wipers (risk of motor over-heating);
- ensure that no objects are obstructing the travel of the blade.
C automatic wiper function
When this position is selected, the system detects water on the wind-screen and triggers the wipers at a suitable wiping speed. It is possi-ble to change the triggering thresh-old and the time sweeps by turning ring 2:
- F : minimum sensitivity
- G : maximum sensitivity
The higher the sensitivity, the quic-ker the wipers will react and the faster the wipe.
When activating automatic wiping or when increasing sensitivity, one sweep of the blades is performed.
Note:
- the rain sensor is only intended as a driving aid. In the event of reduced visibility, the driver should manually activate the wipers. In foggy weather or during snowfalls, wiping is not au-tomatically triggered and remains under the driver’s control;
- i n the event of temperatures below zero, automatic wiping is not acti-vated when the vehicle is started. It is automatically activated as soon as the vehicle exceeds a certain speed (approximately 5 mph (8 km/h));
- do not activate automatic wiping in dry weather;
- fully de-ice the windscreen before activating automatic wiping.
FAQ
The 2019 Renault Megane is a compact car, available in various body styles like hatchback, estate, and sedan.
Key features include a sleek design, efficient engines, advanced infotainment systems, and a range of driver-assistance technologies.
Yes, the 2019 Megane is available in several trim levels, each offering different features and amenities.
Engine options include a range of petrol and diesel engines, with varying levels of performance and efficiency.
Yes, the Renault Megane RS is the sportier version, known for its high performance and dynamic driving experience.
The 2019 Megane features an advanced infotainment system with touchscreen display, navigation, connectivity options, and multimedia capabilities.
The 2019 Megane’s fuel efficiency varies by engine type, but it generally offers competitive fuel economy, especially in its diesel variants.
While there’s no fully electric version, some models prioritize fuel efficiency and lower emissions.
Safety features include advanced airbags, stability control, and available driver-assist systems like lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise control.
The interior is comfortably spacious for a compact car, with ample room for passengers and a reasonable amount of cargo space, especially in the estate version.
Yes, it comes with a manufacturer’s warranty, the specifics of which depend on the region and dealership.
Yes, it has ISOFIX points for securely attaching child seats.
Customization options include various color choices, wheel designs, and interior trim options.
The 2019 Megane is competitive in terms of design, technology, and overall value, often compared favorably to other compact cars in its class.
Yes, with its comfortable interior and efficient engines, it’s suitable for long-distance travel.