battery RENAULT FLUENCE ZERO EMISSION 2012 1.G Owners Manual

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Sommaire 1 (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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Section 1: Getting to know your vehicle
Electric vehicle: introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2
Important recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Electric vehicle: charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.8
Traction battery quick change system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.14
Key, radio frequency remote control: general information, use, deadlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.15
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.17
Automatic locking when driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.21
Headrests - Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.22
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.26
Methods of restraint in addition to the child seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.29
in addition to the rear seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.33
side protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.34
Steering wheel/Power-assisted steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.36
Child safety: general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.37
Choosing a child seat mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.40
fitting a child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.42
deactivating, activating the front passenger airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.46
Clock and exterior temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.49
Driving position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.50
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.54
Displays and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.57
On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.59
Vehicle settings personalisation menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.68
Door mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.69
Audible and visual signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70
Exterior lighting and signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.71
Adjusting the headlight beam height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.74
Windscreen washers and wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75

electric vehiclepresentation .................................... (up to the end of the DU)
12 volt battery ....................................... (up to the end of the DU)
traction battery ...................................... (up to the end of the DU)
»400 volt» electrical circuit ................... (up to the end of the DU)
charging socket .................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Présentation (X38 - L38 électrique - Renault)
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Electric vehicle: introduction
1 Electric motor
2 Electric charging connections
3 Traction battery
4 Orange electrical power cables
5 12 volt battery
3
4
5
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Présentation (X38 - L38 électrique - Renault)
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Batteries
Your electric vehicle has two types of
battery:
– a 400V traction battery;
– a standard 12V battery, identical to
the one used in conventional vehi -
cles.
400 v traction battery
This battery stores the energy neces -
sary to operate the motor in your elec-
tric vehicle properly. As with any bat -
tery, it discharges after use, and must
be regularly recharged.
You do not have to wait until the traction
battery hits the reserve level in order to
recharge it.
Charging times vary between 10 and
12 hours from a domestic power supply,
or 6 to 9 hours with a special wall socket
or public terminal.
Your vehicle range will depend on the
charge level of the traction battery, and
also on your driving style.
Please refer to information on “Vehicle
range: recommendations” in Section 2. 12 volt battery
The second battery on your vehicle is
a 12 V battery, similar to those used
on conventional vehicles: this supplies
the energy required to operate vehi
-
cle equipment (lights, washer/wipers,
audio system, etc).
electric vehicle: introduction (3/5)

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Présentation (X38 - L38 électrique - Renault)
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The vehicle drive system in
an electric vehicle uses an
alternating voltage of ap -
proximately 400 volts. This
system can get hot during and after
switching off the ignition. Respect
warning messages given on the
labels in the vehicle.
All interventions or modifications to
the 400V electrical system (com -
ponents, cables, connectors, trac -
tion battery) are strictly prohibited
due to the risks they present to your
safety. Please contact an authorised
dealer.
the risk of serious burns or elec-
tric shocks can lead to death.
A
electric vehicle: introduction (4/5)
The A symbol denotes the electrical
elements of your vehicle which may
present health risks.
4
400 volt electrical circuit
The 400V electrical circuit is denoted
by orange cables 4 and parts bearing
the
ṑ symbol.

electric vehiclenoise ................................................................ (current page)
electric vehicle driving .............................................................. (current page)
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Présentation (X38 - L38 électrique - Renault)
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electric vehicle: introduction (5/5)
Noise
Electric vehicles are particularly quiet.
You will not yet necessarily be used to
it, and neither will other road users. It
is difficult for them to hear the vehicle
when it is moving. We recommend that
you take this into account, especially
when driving in urban environments
and when performing manoeuvres.
As the motor is silent, you will hear
noises that you are not used to hearing
(aerodynamic noises, tyre noise, etc.)
When charging, the vehicle may emit
noises (fan, relays, etc).
Your electric vehicle is very
quiet. When getting out of
the vehicle, always check
that the gear selector is
at P, engage the handbrake and
switch off the ignition.
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The engine brake should
under no circumstances be
used as a substitute for the
brake pedal.
Driving
As with a car with an automatic gear -
box, you will have to get used to not
using your left foot, and not using this
foot to brake.
When driving, if you lift your foot off the
accelerator pedal or depress the brake
pedal, the motor generates electrical
current during deceleration, and this
energy is used to brake the vehicle and
recharge the traction battery. Please
refer to the information on the “Charge
meter” in Section 2.
An electric motor generates a greater
engine brake than in a petrol or diesel
engine vehicle.
Special conditions
After a maximum charge of the battery
and during the first few miles of using
the vehicle, the engine brake will be
temporarily reduced. Please adapt your
driving style appropriately. Bad weather, flooded roads:Do not drive through
floods if the depth of water
is above the lower edge of
the wheel rims.
Obstructions to the driver
On the driver ’s side, only
use mats suitable for the
vehicle, attached with the
pre-fitted components, and check
the fitting regularly. Do not lay one
mat on top of another.
t here is a risk of wedging the
pedals

»400 volt» electrical circuit .................................... (current page)
charging flap .......................................................... (current page)
electric vehicle important recommendations ............................ (current page)
traction battery ....................................................... (current page)
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Recommandations importantes (X38 - X61 électrique - L38 électriqu\
e - Renault)
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Important recommendations
imPOrt ANt recOmmeNDA tiONS
Please read these instructions carefully. Failure to follow these instructions may lead to a risk of fire, serious injury
or electric shock which may present a risk to life.
in the event of an accident or impact
In the event of an accident or an impact to the underside of the vehicle (e.g.: striking a post, raised kerb or other street furni-
ture), this may damage the electric circuit or the traction battery.
Have the vehicle checked by an authorised dealer.
Never touch the “400 volt” components or orange cables which are e\
xposed and visible inside or outside the vehicle.
In the event of serious damage to the traction battery, leaks may occur:
– never touch the liquids (fluids, etc.) coming from the traction battery;
– in the event of contact with the body, wash the affected area with plenty of water and consult a doctor as soon as possibl\
e.
In the event of an impact, even slight, against the charging flap and/or valve, have them checked by an authorised dealer as
soon as possible.
in the event of fire
In the event of fire, make everyone evacuate the vehicle immediately and contact the emergency services, informing them that
this is an electric vehicle.
Only use extinguishing agents ABC or BC that are permitted for use with electrical fires. Do not use water or other extinguish -
ing agents.
In the event of damage to the electrical circuit, please call an authori\
sed dealer.
All towing operations
Please refer to the information on “Towing, breakdowns” in Section 5.
Washing the vehicle
Never wash the engine compartment, the charging connection or the tracti\
on battery with a high-pressure jet.
This risks damaging the electric circuit.
Never wash the vehicle while it is charging.
risk of electric shock and a risk to life.

charging socket .................................... (up to the end of the DU)
charging cord ........................................ (up to the end of the DU)
charging flap ......................................... (up to the end of the DU)
traction battery charge .......................... (up to the end of the DU)
electric vehicle charge ............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
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Charge de la batterie de traction (X38 - L38 électrique - Renault)
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Electric vehicle: charging
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charging schematic diagram
1 Electric charging connections
2 Specific wall socket or recharging ter-
minal
3 Charging cord
1
If you have any questions regarding
the equipment needed for charging,
please ask an authorised dealer.
2
3
1

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Charge de la batterie de traction (X38 - L38 électrique - Renault)
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Never leave the socket hanging by the
cord. Use points 5 to hold it.
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charging cord for standard
charging 3
This cord, designed specifically for wall
sockets or public terminals, enables a
full recharge of the traction battery in
around 6 to 9 hours.
Occasional usage charging
cord 4
(depending on vehicle)
This occasional charging cord 4, for do-
mestic sockets, enables a full recharge
of the traction battery in around 10 to
12 hours.
This cord 4 should only be used for oc-
casional charges in accordance with the
installation conditions set out above.
In the event of a problem, we rec -
ommend that you replace it with an
identical cord. Please see an au -
thorised dealer.
5
5
4
Do not use an extension
lead, multiple socket or
adapter.
Fire hazard.
You are recommended to use cord 3
as a priority for charging the traction
battery.
3
4
Charging cords 3 and 4 are stored in a bag in the boot of the vehicle.

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Charge de la batterie de traction (X38 - L38 électrique - Renault)
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electric vehicle: charging (4/6)
charging sockets 1
The vehicle has a charging socket on
each side of the vehicle.
Do not connect a cord at both ve -
hicle charging sockets at the same
time.
1
Avoid charging and parking your ve -
hicle in extreme temperatures (hot or
cold).
When the vehicle is parked in tempera-
tures lower than around -25°C, the bat-
tery cannot be charged.
Favour charging the traction battery
after driving and/or in mild tempera -
tures. Otherwise, charging may take a
longer period of time or even become
impossible.
In the absence of any protection
against overvoltage, you are recom-
mended not to charge the vehicle in
stormy weather (lightning, etc).
recommendations
– In high temperatures, try to park and
recharge the vehicle in a shaded/
covered location.
– Charging can be performed in the
rain or snow.
Note:
If in a snowy environment, remove
snow from the vehicle charging area
before plugging in or disconnecting.
Snow in the socket may block the in -
sertion of the charging cord plug.

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Charge de la batterie de traction (X38 - L38 électrique - Renault)
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9
– open charging flap 6;
– open valve 7;
– grab handle 9;
– plug in the vehicle cord;
– make sure you have clicked the
charging cord in properly. To check
the locks, pull on the handle with
moderate force 9 without pressing
button 8.
Warning light
ṋ comes on the instru-
ment panel.
If you wish, you can then lock your ve-
hicle. This will make it impossible to
unplug the cord from your vehicle.
recharging the traction
battery
Switch the ignition off and unlock the
opening elements:
– take the charging cord located in the
boot of your vehicle;
– remove it from its storage bag;
– plug in the end of the cord to the
power supply (terminal, domestic
plug socket, etc); When charging commences, the hazard
warning lights will flash five times. A
message on the instrument panel will
tell you the remaining charging time.
You do not need to wait until the charge
is at reserve levels to recharge your ve-
hicle.
Precautions to take when removing
from the socket
–
Check that the opening elements are
unlocked;
– grab handle 9 and press button 8;
– unplug the charging cord from the
vehicle while holding down button 8.
Warning light
ṋ goes out on the
instrument panel;
– close valve 7 then flap 6;
– unplug the cord from the power
supply;
– store the cord in its storage bag and
put away in the boot.
The charging cord cannot be
plugged in or removed while the
opening elements are locked.
NB: It does not matter about the
order of plugging in/unplugging of
the charging cord between the vehi-
cle and the power supply.