power steering RENAULT FLUENCE 2012 1.G Owners Manual

1.1
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Sommaire 1 (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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Section 1: Getting to know your vehicle
Key, radio frequency remote control: general information, use, deadlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2
RENAULT cards: general information, use, deadlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.11
Automatic locking of opening elements when driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.15
Headrests - Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.16
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.19
Additional methods of restraint: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.22
to the front seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.22
to the rear seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.25
side protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.26
Child safety: general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.28
choosing a child seat mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.31
fitting a child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.33
deactivating, activating the front passenger airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.42
Steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.45
Power-assisted steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.45
Driving position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.46
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.50
Instrument panel: displays and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.54
on-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.58
vehicle settings customisation menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.69
Clock and exterior temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70
Rear-view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.72
Audible and visual signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.74
Exterior lighting and signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75
Headlight beam adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.78
Windscreen washers and wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.79
Fuel tank (filling with fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.82

steering wheeladjustment ...................................... (up to the end of the DU)
power-assisted steering ........................(up to the end of the DU)
power-assisted steering ........................(up to the end of the DU)
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Volant de direction (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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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) whilst
the force needed to steer increases
progressively as the speed rises (for
enhanced safety at high speeds).
Steering wheel
Power-assisted steering
sTEERINg WhEEL/pOWER-AssIsTED sTEERINg
steering wheel
Height and, depending on the vehicle,
depth adjustment.
Pull lever 1 and move the steering
wheel to the required position.
Then, push the lever back fully, beyond
the point of resistance to lock the steer-
ing wheel.
Make sure that the steering wheel is
correctly locked.
For safety reasons, only
adjust the steering wheel
when the vehicle is station-
ary.
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Never switch off the igni -
tion when travelling down -
hill, and avoid doing so in
normal driving (assistance
is not provided).
Never leave the steering wheel on
full lock when the vehicle is station-
ary.
Do not drive with a low battery
charge. The steering wheel may not
operate correctly.
With the engine switched off, or if
there is a system fault, it is still pos-
sible to turn the steering wheel. The
force required will be greater.
A noise may be heard when the
steering wheel is moved quickly.
This is normal.

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Témoins lumineux (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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W ARNINg LIghTs (2/4)
ÚBattery charge warning light
If it comes on together with the
® warning light and a beep, it in-
dicates that the electrical circuit is over-
charged or undercharged.
©Warning light
This lights up when the ignition
is switched on and goes out as soon as
the engine is started. It can light up in
conjunction with other indicator lights
and/or messages on the instrument
panel.
It means you should drive very care-
fully to an approved dealer as soon as
possible. If you fail to follow this recom-
mendation, you risk damaging your ve-
hicle.
®sTOp light
This lights up when the ignition
is switched on and goes out as soon as
the engine is started. It comes on with
other warning lights and/or messages,
and is accompanied by a beep.
It requires you to stop immediately, for
your own safety, as soon as traffic con-
ditions allow. Switch off the engine and
do not restart it.
Contact an approved Dealer.
DBrake circuit fault warning
light
If it comes on during braking and is ac-
companied by the
® warning light
and a beep, it indicates that the fluid
level in the circuit is low or that there is
a braking system fault. Stop as soon as
traffic conditions allow and contact an
approved Dealer.
ÀOil pressure warning light
If it comes on when you are
driving accompanied by the
®
warning light and a beep, it is essential
to stop and switch off the ignition. Check
the oil level (refer to the information on
the “Engine oil level” in Section 4). If
the level is correct, the light has come
on for another reason; consult an ap -
proved dealer.
ÔEngine coolant temperature
warning light
This lights up when the ignition is
switched on and goes out when the
engine is started. If it comes on when
you are driving accompanied by the
® warning light and a beep, it is
essential to stop and switch off the ig -
nition.
Check the coolant level (refer to the in-
formation on “Levels” in Section 4). If
the level is correct, the light has come
on for another reason; consult an ap -
proved dealer.
The presence and operation of the warning lights DEpEND ON ThE EQUIpMENT AND COUNTRY.

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Ordinateur de bord : messages d’alerte (L38 - X38 - X32 - B32 - Rena\
ult)
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These appear with the ® warning light and require you to stop immediately, for your own safety, as soon as traffic
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
« Engine failure hazard »Indicates engine overheating, or an injection or engine oil pressure fau\
lt.
“power steering fault” or
“Risk of steering locking ”Indicates a fault in the steering.
« Battery charging fault » Indicates a fault in the vehicle battery charging circuit (alternator e\
tc.).
« puncture » Indicates a puncture on the tyre displayed on the instrument panel.
TRIp COMpUTER AND WARNINg sYsTEM : warning messages

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Dispositifs de correction et d’assistance à la conduite (X95 - B\
95 - D95 - E95 - K95 - Renault)
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DRIVeR CORReCtION DeVICeS/AIDS (3/4)
electronic stability control
eSC with understeer control
and traction control ASR
electronic stability control eSC
This system helps you to keep control
of the vehicle in critical driving condi -
tions (avoiding an obstacle, loss of grip
on a bend, etc.).
Operating principle
A sensor in the steering wheel detects
the direction selected by the driver.
Other sensors throughout the vehicle
measure the actual direction.
The system compares driver input to
the actual trajectory of the vehicle and
corrects the trajectory if necessary by
controlling the braking of certain wheels
and/or engine power. In the event that
the system is engaged, indicator light
 flashes on the instrument panel. Understeer control
This system optimises the action of the
ESC in the case of pronounced under
-
steer (loss of front axle road holding).
t raction control ASR
This system helps to limit wheelspin of
the drive wheels and to control the ve-
hicle when pulling away accelerating or
decelerating.
Operating principle
Using the wheel sensors, the system
measures and compares the speed of
the drive wheels at all times and slows
down their over-rotation. If a wheel is
starting to slip, the system brakes au -
tomatically until the drive supplied be -
comes compatible with the level of grip
under the wheel again.
The system also adjusts the engine
speed to the grip available under the
wheels, independently of the pressure
exerted on the accelerator pedal. Operating faults
When the system detects an operat
-
ing fault the message “Check ESC” and
warning light
© appear on the in-
strument panel. In this case, the ESC
and ASR are deactivated.
Consult an approved dealer.

towingbreakdown ...................................... (up to the end of the DU)
towing hitch ........................................... (up to the end of the DU)
5.35
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Remorquage : dépannage (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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Towing
tOwIng : breakdown (1/2)
Before towing, insert the key in the
switch or the RENAULT card in the
reader to unlock the steering column:
depress the clutch pedal, select first
gear (lever in position n or r for vehi-
cles with an automatic gearbox).
Reposition the lever to neutral (posi -
tion N for vehicles fitted with an auto -
matic transmission)
The steering column is unlocked, power
is supplied to the accessory functions:
the vehicle lights can be used (hazard
warning lights, brake lights etc.). At
night the vehicle must have its lights on.
Once you have finished towing, press
the engine start button twice (risk of
running down the battery). The speed specified by current legis
-
lation for towing must always be ob -
served. If your vehicle is the towing
vehicle, do not exceed the maximum
towing weight for your vehicle (refer
to the information on “Weights” in
Section 6).
t owing a vehicle with an
automatic gearbox
With the engine switched off, the trans-
mission is no longer lubricated. It is
preferable to tow this type of vehicle on
a trailer or tow it with the front wheels
off the ground.
u nder exceptional circumstances,
you may tow the vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground, only going for -
ward, with the gear lever in the n posi-
tion, and for a distance not exceeding
50 miles (80 km).
If the lever is stuck in P,
even though you are de -
pressing the brake pedal,
the lever can be released
manually. To do this, insert a rigid
rod in the hole 2, press the rod and
unlocking button 1 located on the
lever simultaneously.
1
2
Do not remove the key from
the ignition switch or the
RENAULT card from the
reader during towing.

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Index (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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AlphAbeticAl index (4/5)
p
paintwork
maintenance ..................................................... 4.13 – 4.14
parking distance control .......................................... 2.36 – 2.37
power-assisted steering ..................................................... 1.45
pretensioners ..................................................................... 1.22
puncture ................................................... 5.2 – 5.3, 5.7 → 5.10
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radio........................................................................\
........... 3.27
fitting a radio ................................................................ 5.32
rear parcel shelf ................................................................. 3.23
rear screen de-icing/demisting ..................................... 3.5, 3.9
rear view mirrors ..................................................... 1.72 – 1.73
RENAULT ANTI-INTRUDER DEVICE (RAID) ...................1.15
RENAULT card battery .......................................................................... 5.31
use ..................................................................... 1.4 → 1.10
RENAULT card battery ...................................................... 5.31
replacement parts ................................................................ 6.8
reverse gear selecting .................................................. 2.10, 2.38 → 2.40
reversing sensor ..................................................... 2.36 – 2.37
roof bars ........................................................................\
.... 3.26
roof rack roof bars ....................................................................... 3.26
running in ........................................................................\
..... 2.2
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screen wash/wipe .............................................................. 1.81
seat belt pretensioners .......................................... 1.22 → 1.24
front seat belt ...................................................1.22 → 1.24
seat belts .................................. 1.19 → 1.24, 1.26 – 1.27, 1.52
see-me-home lighting ............................................... 1.76, 1.78
service sheets .......................................................... 6.9 → 6.14side indicator lights
changing bulbs ............................................................. 5.23
side protection devices ...................................................... 1.26
signals and lights ................................................... 1.75 → 1.78
speakers location ........................................................................ 5.32
special features of diesel versions .......................................2.9
special features of petrol vehicles ....................................... 2.8
speed limiter ................................................. 1.52, 2.22 → 2.27
starting the engine ..................................................... 2.3 → 2.7
steering wheel adjustment ................................................................... 1.45
stopping the engine ............................................................. 2.4
storage compartment ............................................. 3.17 → 3.19
storage compartments .................................. 3.17 → 3.19, 3.24
sun visor ........................................................................\
.... 3.16
sunroof ................................................................... 3.12 → 3.14
switching on the vehicle ignition .......................... 2.3 – 2.4, 2.6
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tailgate ................................................................... 3.22 → 3.24
tanks and reservoirs brake fluid ...................................................................... 4.9
coolant ........................................................................... 4.8
tanks and reservoirs: windscreen washer ...................................................... 4.10
technical specifications ............................... 6.3 – 6.5, 6.7 – 6.8
telephone ........................................................................\
... 3.27
temperature regulation ............................................ 3.6 → 3.10
tool kit ........................................................................\
. 5.7 – 5.8
towing breakdown ........................................................ 5.35 – 5.36
towing equipment ......................................................... 3.25
towing a caravan ........................................................ 3.25, 6.7
towing equipment fitting ............................................................................ 3.25

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Index (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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AlphAbeticAl index (5/5)
towing hitch ............................................................. 5.35 – 5.36
towing rings ................................................... 1.31 – 1.32, 3.25
towing weights ..................................................................... 6.7
traction control: ASR .............................................. 2.18 → 2.21
traction control system: ASR .................................2.18 → 2.21
transporting children .......................... 1.28 – 1.29, 1.31 → 1.44
transporting objects in the luggage compartment ........................................ 3.25
on the roof ...................................................................... 6.7
trip computer and warning system ...1.50 → 1.53, 1.58 → 1.60
tyre inflation kit ........................................................... 5.4 → 5.6
tyre pressure ........................................ 2.15 → 2.17, 4.11, 5.12
tyre pressure monitor ............................................. 2.15 → 2.17
tyre pressures .................................................................... 4.11
tyres ........................................ 2.15 → 2.17, 4.11, 5.11 → 5.13
U
unlocking the doors ................................................ 1.13 – 1.14
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variable power-assisted steering ....................................... 1.51
vehicle identification plates .................................................. 6.3
ventilation ................................................................ 3.4 → 3.10
W
warning buzzer ....................................... 1.11, 1.52, 1.74, 1.76
warning lights ................................... 1.50 → 1.53, 1.58 → 1.60
washing .................................................................. 4.13 – 4.14
weights ........................................................................\
........ 6.7
wheel trim ........................................................................\
.... 5.8
wheelbrace ................................................................. 5.7 – 5.8
wheels (safety) ...................................................... 5.11 → 5.13
windscreen de-icing/demisting ..................................... 3.5, 3.9
windscreen washer ....................................... 1.79 → 1.81, 4.10
windscreen washer/wiper ....................................... 1.79 – 1.80
wiper blades ...................................................................... 5.34wipers
.................................................................... 1.79 → 1.81
blades .......................................................................... 5.34