2022 Renault Megane Electric User Manual

Offering a new and inventive spin on the well-liked Megane series, the 2022 Renault Megane E-Tech Electric was a noteworthy turning point in Renault’s entry into the electric vehicle industry. With its futuristic, tech-focused interior and sleek, aerodynamic appearance, this fully electric model embraced cutting-edge design and met the expectations of today’s electric car purchasers. Beneath its elegant exterior, the Megane E-Tech Electric boasted a fast and efficient electric drivetrain that provided exceptional performance and range suitable for both urban and suburban travel. The 2022 Megane E-Tech Electric is positioned as a major competitor in the fiercely competitive electric compact car market thanks to the addition of modern connectivity and driver assistance systems.

WINDSCREEN WASH, WIPE

Vehicle fitted with intermittent windscreen wipers

• A single sweep
• short push will trigger one sweep of the wipers.
• stop
• intermittent wiping The wipers will pause for several seconds between sweeps. It is possible to change the time be- tween sweeps by turning ring 2.
• slow continuous wiping E fast continuous wiping

Special note
When driving the vehicle, the wiping speed slows down whenever the vehicle stops. For example, a fast wiping speed will slow to a 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.

Vehicle fitted with front windscreen wiper rain sensor
The rain sensor is located on the windscreen, in front of the interior rear-view mirror.

• single sweep
  • A short push will trigger one sweep of the wipers.
• stop
• automatic wiper function
  • When this position is selected, the system detects water on the windscreen and triggers the wipers at a suitable wiping speed. It is possible to change the triggering threshold and the time sweeps by turning ring 2:
    • minimum sensitivity
    • maximum sensitivity

The higher the sensitivity, the quicker the wipers will react and the faster the wipe. When activating automatic wiping or 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 automatically triggered and remains under the driver’s control;
• in the event of temperatures below zero, automatic wiping is not activated 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;
• when washing using a roller-type car wash, return ring 1 on stalk B to the stop position to deactivate automatic wiping.

Operating faults
In the event of a malfunction of the automatic wiping, the wiper is set to intermittent wiping. Contact an authorised dealer.

The operation of the rain sensor can be disturbed in the event of:

• damaged windscreen wipers; a film of water or traces left by a blade in the sensor’s detection zone may increase the response time of the automatic wiper, or increase the wiping frequency;
• a windscreen with any chip or crack level with the sensor, or a windscreen covered in dust, dirt, insects, ice, the use of washing wax and water repellent chemicals; the windscreen wiper will be less sensitive or may even not react at all.

Special note
When driving the vehicle, the wiping speed slows down whenever the vehi- cle 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.

Precautions

• In the event of ice, check whether the blades are stuck to the windscreen before operating the wiping mecha- nism. If you activate the wipers while the blades are stuck down with ice, you may risk damaging both the blade and the wiper motor.
• Do not activate the wipers on a dry screen. This will lead to premature wear or damage to the blades.

Specific front wiper position (service position)
This position enables the blades to be lifted to remove them from the winds- creen.

It may be useful to:

• to clean the blades;
• to release the blades from the winds- creen in winter;

With the engine stopped or started, lift the stalk twice 1 to position A (single sweep). The blades stop slightly away from the bonnet. To return the blades to low position, with the ignition on, ensure that the wipers have folded down onto the wind- screen, then move the stalk 1 to posi- tion A (single sweep). Before switching on the ignition, place the wipers on the windscreen. Otherwise, there may a risk of damage to the bonnet or the wipers when they are switched on.

Before any action involving the windscreen (washing the vehicle, de-icing, cleaning the windscreen, etc.) return stalk 1 to position B (stop). In the event of obstacles on the windscreen (dirt, snow, ice etc.), clean the windscreen (including the central area located behind the inte- rior rear view mirror) before starting the wipers (risk of motor overheat- ing). If an object is preventing a blade from moving, it may stop functioning. Remove the obstacle and reactivate the wiper using the wiper stalk.

Windscreen washer
With the ignition on, pull stalk 1 then release. A longer pull will trigger, in addition to the windscreen washer, two sweeps of the wipers followed, a few seconds later, by a third.

Note: in temperatures below zero, the washer liquid may freeze on the windscreen, reducing visibility. Heat the windscreen using the demister control before cleaning.

Efficiency of a wiper blade
Check the condition of the wiper blades. How long they last depends on you:

• it must remain clean: clean the blade and the screen regularly with soapy water;
• do not use it when the screen is dry;
• free it from the screen when it has not been used for a long time.
• In all cases, replace it as soon as it begins to lose efficiency: approximately once a year.

Precaution for using the wipers

• In freezing or snowy weather conditions, clear the screen before starting the wipers (risk of motor overheating);
• ensure that no objects are obstructing the travel of the blade.

Rear screen wiper
With the ignition on, turn ring 3 on stalk 1 to align the symbol with mark 2.

• stop;
• intermittent wiping;
  The wipers will pause for several seconds between sweeps. Wiping frequency varies with vehicle speed;
• slow continuous wiping.

To stop the operation, pivot ring 3 again.

Note: when washing using a roller type car wash, return the ring 3 on the stalk 1 to the stop position to deactivate automatic wiping.
Follow usage recommendations. At the end of use, remember to return the rear wiper control to the stop position, so that wiping is not inadvertently activated during the next use. Do not use the wiper arm to open or close the tailgate.

Efficiency of a wiper blade
Check the condition of the wiper blades. How long they last depends on you:

• it must remain clean: clean the blade and the screen regularly with soapy water;
• do not use it when the screen is dry;
• free it from the screen when it has not been used for a long time.

In all cases, replace it as soon as it begins to lose efficiency: approxi- mately once a.

Precautions for using the wipers

• In freezing or snowy weather conditions, clear the screen before starting the wipers (risk of motor overheating);
• ensure that no objects are ob- structing the travel of the blade.

Activation/deactivation of the rear screen wiper
Engaging reverse gear triggers intermittent wiping (if the front wipers are in operation). If your vehicle is equipped with a vehicle settings customisation menu, you can opt to activate or deacti- vate this function. For vehicles not fitted with a settings customisation menu, you can have this function deactivated by an authorised dealer. In the event of obstacles present on the rear window (dirt, snow, etc.), the wiper will try to sweep away all the obstacles. If an obstacle prevents the blade from moving, it can be stopped. Remove the obstacle, wait for around 30 seconds and reactivate the wiper using the wiper stalk.

Precautions

• In the event of ice, check that the blades are not stuck to the windscreen before operating the wipers. If you activate the wiper while the blade is blocked by ice, you risk damaging both the blade and the wiping motor.
• Do not operate the wipers on a dry screen. This will lead to the premature wear or damage to the blades.
• Rear screen wash/wipe
  With the ignition on, push and hold stalk 1, then release. Holding the stalk for longer will trigger (in addition to the windscreen washer) two sweeps of the rear wiper followed, a few seconds later, by a third (drip wiping function). When the stalk is released, it returns to the rear wipe position.

Special features

• If any one of the starting conditions is not applied, the message “Apply brake + START” is displayed on the instrument panel;
• in some cases, it will be necessary to move the steering wheel whilst pressing the start button 2 to help unlock the steering column; the message “Turn Steering Wheel + START” will warn you of this.

During a system update via the mul- timedia system it will not be possible to start the vehicle. Wait for the update to be completed before starting the vehicle. For more information on system up- dates, please refer to the multime- dia instructions. The vehicle can only be started if the charging cord is unplugged from the vehicle.

“Hands-free” starting with the tailgate open
In this case, the card should not be lo- cated in the luggage compartment, to prevent the risk of loss.

Accessories function
(switching on the ignition)
Once you have gained access to your vehicle, you may use some of its func- tions (radio, navigation, wipers, etc.). To use the other functions, with the card in the passenger compartment, press the 2 button without pressing the pedals.

Operating faults
In certain cases, the hands-free card may not work:

• the card battery is flat, the secondary 12 V battery is discharged etc.;
• near to appliances operating on the same frequency as the card (moni-tor, mobile phone, video game, etc.);
• vehicle located in a high electromag-netic radiation zone.

The message “Place card on zone + START” appears on the instrument panel. Press the brake pedal, then place the 4 card (button side) in the place- ment area 3 (upper console A or lower console B depending on the vehicle). Press the 2 button to start the vehicle. The message goes out.

Stopping the engine
The vehicle must be at a standstill. Press the 2 button: the engine stops, the READY message goes out on the instrument panel and the assisted parking brake is applied. The steering column is locked when the driver’s door is opened or the vehicle is locked. If the card is no longer in the passenger compartment when you try to switch the engine off, the message “Keycard absent : press/hold START” appears on the instrument panel: press button 2 for longer than two seconds.
With the engine switched off, any accessories being used (radio, etc.) will continue to function for approximately 45 minutes. When the driver’s door is opened, the accessories stop working. Never switch off the igni- tion before the vehicle has stopped completely. Once the engine has stopped, the power-assisted steering and the passive safety devices such as the airbags and pretensioners will no longer operate.

Driver’s responsibility when parking or stopping the vehicle
Never leave an animal, child or adult who is not self-suffi- cient alone in your vehicle, even for a short time. They may pose a risk to themselves or to others by starting the engine, activating equipment such as the electric windows or locking the doors, for example. Also, in hot and/or sunny weather, please remember that the tempera- ture inside the passenger compart- ment increases very quickly.
RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

One-touch selector
Move the selector lever 1 one or two notches upwards or downwards to engage the desired position (R, N or D) then release the lever and it will return to the stable position. The position engaged lights up on the instrument panel. If certain conditions prevent shifting from one position to another, the cur- rent position flashes on the instrument panel.

To engage P position
With the vehicle at a standstill, engine running or ignition on, press button 2 to engage position P.

To disengage position P
With the vehicle stationary and the engine running, press the brake pedal and, move the 1 selector lever upwards or downwards according to the position desired. If the brake pedal is not fully depressed, the message “Press brake pedal” and the warning light Ó are displayed on the instrument panel.

To engage neutral
With the vehicle stationary and the engine running, to engage the N position, it is necessary to depress the brake pedal before moving the selector lever 1 one notch upwards or downwards.

Driving in automatic mode
With the vehicle stationary and the run- ning and the brake pedal depressed, tilt the selector lever 1 two notches down- wards to engage the D position. If one of the conditions is not applied, the current position flashes for around 5 seconds and the message “Press brake pedal” is displayed on the instru-ment panel for approximately 5 sec-onds. In most traffic conditions, you will not have to touch the gear lever.

Note: with the engine running and the vehicle travelling at between 0 and 5 mph (0 and 8 km/h), in position N or R, it is necessary to depress the brake pedal to engage position D.

To select reverse gear
With the vehicle stationary and the engine running, move the 1 selector lever two notches upwards to engage position R. If the brake pedal is not depressed, a beep will sound, the display of the cur- rent position flashes for around 5 sec- onds in the grid shown on the instru- ment panel, and a message “Press brake pedal” is displayed for around 5 seconds.

Note: with the engine running and the vehicle travelling at between 0 and 5 mph (0 and 8 km/h), in position N or D, it is necessary to depress the brake pedal to engage R.

Parking the vehicle
Position P is engaged automatically and, if fitted, the electronic parking brake is applied when:

• the engine is stopped;
  the driver’s seatbelt is unbuckled and the vehicle is stopped;
• the driver’s door is opened and the vehicle is stopped.
• P is displayed on the instrument panel.

As position P is automatically en- gaged when the engine is stopped, in some situations (e.g. when using some car washes) it may be necessary to engage position N:

• With the engine running, press the P button, move the selector lever 1 one notch upwards or downwards to change to position N, then stop the engine;
• with the engine off and the ignition on, move the selector lever 1 one notch upwards or downwards then switch off the ignition.

The next time the engine is restarted, position P is engaged automatically according to the cases described earlier.

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