brake RENAULT FLUENCE ZERO EMISSION 2012 1.G Owners Manual

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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.
riSK OF SeriOUS iNJUr Y
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

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Poste de conduite à gauche (L38 électrique - Renault)
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DriviNg POSitiON: leFt-hAND Drive (2/2)
the equipment fitted, described below, DePeNDS ON the verSiON AND cOUNtr Y.
1 Side air vent.
2 Side window demister outlet.
3 Stalk for:
– direction indicator lights,
– exterior lights,
– front fog lights,
– rear fog light.
4 Instrument panel.
5 Driver’s air bag and horn location.
6 – Windscreen wiper/washer stalk,
– Trip computer information read -
out control and vehicle settings
personalisation menu.
7 – Display (depending on the vehi -
cle) of time, temperature, radio
information, navigation system in-
formation, etc.
– Driver and front passenger seat
belt unfastened and passenger
airbag deactivated warning lights. 8
Centre air vents.
9 Location for passenger air bag.
10 Side window demister outlet.
11 Side air vent.
12 Glove box.
13 Air-conditioning control.
14 Location for radio, navigation
system, etc.
15 Cigarette lighter.
16 Gearstick.
17 Multimedia control.
18 Cruise control/speed limiter control.
19 Handbrake. 20
Audio connection socket.
21 Central door locking/unlocking con -
trols and hazard warning lights
switch.
22 Key ignition switch
23 Cruise control/speed limiter controls
24 Control for adjusting steering wheel
height.
25 Bonnet release control.
26 Controls for:
– headlight beam height remote ad-
justment;
– lighting dimmer for control instru-
ments;
– activation/deactivation of the trac-
tion control system.

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Poste de conduite à droite (L38 électrique - Renault)
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DriviNg POSitiON: right-hAND Drive (2/2)
the equipment fitted, described below, DePeNDS ON the verSiON AND cOUNtr Y.
1 Side air vent.
2 Side window demister outlet.
3 Location for passenger air bag.
4 – Display (depending on the vehi -
cle) of time, temperature, radio
information, navigation system in-
formation, etc.
– Driver and front passenger seat
belt unfastened and passenger
airbag deactivated warning lights.
5 Centre air vents.
6 Stalk:
– direction indicator lights,
– exterior lights,
– front fog lights,
– rear fog light.
7 Location for driver ’s air bag and
horn.
8 Instrument panel.
9 – Windscreen wiper/washer stalk,
– Trip computer information read -
out control and vehicle settings
personalisation menu.
10 Side window demister outlet.
11 Side air vent.
12 Controls for:
– headlight beam height remote ad-
justment;
– lighting dimmer for control instru-
ments;
– activation/deactivation of the trac-
tion control system.
13 Key ignition switch.
14 Cruise control/speed limiter controls. 15
Control for adjusting steering wheel
height.
16 Central door locking/unlocking con -
trols and hazard warning lights
switch.
17 Location for radio, navigation
system, etc.
18 Multimedia control.
19 Cruise control/speed limiter control.
20 Handbrake.
21 Gearstick.
22 Audio connection socket.
23 Cigarette lighter.
24
Air-conditioning control.
25 Glove box.
26 Bonnet release control.

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Témoins lumineux (L38 électrique - Renault)
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W ArNiNg lightS (2/3)
®St OP 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.
Ú12 v battery charge warning
light
If it comes on together with the
®
warning light and a beep, it indicates
that the electrical circuit is overcharged
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 warning 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.
the presence and operation of the warning lights DePeND ON the eqUiPmeNt AND cOUNtr
Y.
ßFront seat belt reminder
warning light
It lights up on the central display when
the engine is started and, if the driv -
er’s seat belt is not fastened, the light
flashes and a beep sounds for about
two minutes when the vehicle reaches
a speed of approximately 12 mph
(20 km/h).
Î Ïcruise control and
speed limiter indica -
tor lights
Refer to the information on “Cruise con-
trol/speed limiter” in Section 2.
c harging cord plugged in
warning light
This comes on when the charging cord
is plugged into the vehicle.
A

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trip computer and warning system ........(up to the end of the DU)
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Ordinateur de bord : messages d’information (L38 électrique - Ren\
ault)
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triP cOmPUter AND WArNiNg SYStem: information messages
examples of messages interpreting the display selected
“charge remain. 02:10 "Indicates the time remaining before a full charge.
“checking control functions ”Displayed with the ignition on when the vehicle is running self-diagnost\
ics.
“t raction control off ” Indicates that you have deactivated the ASR function.
“No message available” No warning is stored.
“Steering wheel not locked ”Indicates that the steering column has not been locked.
“Performance limited” Indicates deterioration of vehicle performance.
“Brake the vehicle ” Follow these instructions: risk of damage to the motor.
These can help in the vehicle starting phase, or give information about \
a selection or a driving status.
Examples of information messages are given in the following pages.

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Sommaire 2 (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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Section 2: Driving
(Advice on use relating to fuel economy and the environment)
Starting, stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2
Gear control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4
Vehicle range: recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.7
Charge meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.8
Driving correction devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.9
Speed limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.13
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.16
Parking distance control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20

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starting the engine ................................ (up to the end of the DU)
driving ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
starting the engine ................................ (up to the end of the DU)
stopping the engine .............................. (up to the end of the DU)
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Démarrage (L38 électrique - Renault)
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Starting, stopping the engine
Start position D
Starting the engine
– Move the gear lever to position P
only ;
– turn the key to position D and re -
lease it.
Warning light
Ṑ may flash on the in -
strument panel, along with a beep. As
soon as light
Ṑ stops flashing and
the beep stops, the vehicle is ready to
drive.
“Stop and steering lock”
position St
To unlock: turn the key and the steering
wheel slightly.
To lock: remove the key and turn the
steering wheel until the steering column
locks.
“Accessories” position AWhen the ignition is switched off, any
accessories (radio, etc.) will continue to
function.
“On” position MThe ignition is switched on:
St Arting, St OPPing the engine
Driver’s responsibility
Never leave your vehi -
cle with the key inside and
never leave a child (or a
pet) unsupervised, even for a short
while.
There is a risk that they could start
the engine or operate electrical
equipment (electric windows etc.)
and trap part of their body (neck,
arms, hands, etc.).
Risk of serious injury.
Never switch off the ignition before
the vehicle has stopped completely.
Once the engine has stopped, the
brake servo, power-assisted steer -
ing, etc., and the passive safety de-
vices such as the airbags and pre -
tensioners will no longer operate.
The vehicle can only be started if
the charging cord is unplugged from
the vehicle.
The vehicle can only be started if
the selection lever is at P. Please
see the information on “Gear con -
trol” in Section 2.
Stopping the engine
Bring the key to “Stop” position.
Warning light
Ṑ goes out.

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driving ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
reverse gear selecting .......................................... (up to the end of the DU)
speed control ........................................ (up to the end of the DU)
gear lever .............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
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Boîte de vitesse (L38 électrique - Renault)
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Driving
Put lever 1 in position D.
The vehicle moves forward once you
release the brake pedal (without press-
ing on the accelerator pedal).
While driving, press the accelerator
pedal to achieve the desired speed.
reverse
Put lever 1 in position r.
The reversing lights will come on as
soon as reverse gear is selected (with
the ignition on).
Gear control
geAr cOntrOl (1/2)
3
2
1
4
5
6
7
8
Operates similar to an automatic gear-
box.
Selector lever 1
The display 3 on the instrument panel
indicates the gear lever position.
4: P: park
5: r: reverse gear
6 : n : neutral
7 : D : forward
8 : display of gear lever position
Operation
With your foot on the brake pedal, the
selection lever 1 in P, switch on the ig-
nition.
Start the motor.
To move out of position P, you must de-
press the brake pedal before pressing
unlocking button 2.
With the foot on the brake pedal (warn-
ing light
c on the display 3 goes out),
move the lever out of position P.
Only engage D or r when the vehi -
cle is stopped, with your foot on the
brake and the accelerator pedal re -
leased.
The vehicle can only start of the
gear selector is in position P.
The vehicle can only be started if
the charging cord is unplugged from
the vehicle.

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Boîte de vitesse (L38 électrique - Renault)
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Handbrake
Parking the vehicle
When the vehicle is at a standstill,
place the lever in position P: the drive
wheels are mechanically locked by the
transmission.
Apply the handbrake.
geAr cOntrOl (2/2)/hAnDbrAke
When setting off, if the lever is locked
in position P even though you are de -
pressing the brake pedal and pressing
unlocking button 2, the lever can be re-
leased manually. To do this, press the
button by inserting an object into the
hole 10 and simultaneously press un -
locking button 2 located on the lever.
10
2
In the event an impact to
the underside of the vehicle
(e.g.: striking a post, raised
kerb or other street furni -
ture) this may result in damage to
the vehicle (e.g.: twisted axle), the
electrical circuit or the traction bat -
tery.
Do not touch the circuit elements or
any fluids or liquids.
To prevent any risk of accident,
have your vehicle checked by an
authorised dealer.
r isk of serious injury or electric
shock and risk to life.
handbrake
t o release:
Pull the lever 11 up slightly, press
button 12 and then lower the lever to
the floor.
t o apply:
Pull lever 11 upwards and make sure
the vehicle is immobilised.
When stationary and de -
pending on the slope and/or
vehicle load, it may be nec-
essary to pull up the hand -
brake at least two extra notches and
engage position P.
Make sure that the hand -
brake is properly released
when driving (red indicator
light off), otherwise over -
heating may occur.
12
11

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energy charge meter (function) ................... (up to the end of the DU)
energy consumption ................................... (up to the end of the DU)
energy recovery .......................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Economètre (L38 électrique - Renault)
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Charge meter
chArge Meter
A
b
c
D
Ac
D
The traction battery supplies the elec -
trical energy required for the motor to
move the vehicle.
When you lift your foot off the accelera -
tor pedal, the motor generates electri -
cal current during deceleration, and this
energy is used to recharge the traction
battery.
“energy recovery” usage
zone A
Indicates that the vehicle is generating
energy and recharging the battery. energy recovery features
The motor generates a more significant
engine brake than a conventional vehi-
cle.
After a maximum charge for the traction
battery and during the first few miles
when driving the vehicle, the engine
brake is temporarily reduced. Please
adapt your driving style appropriately.
Position
B “neutral”
Indicates nil consumption.
“recommended
consumption” usage zone C
Indicates “economical” energy con -
sumption.
“consumption not
recommended” usage zone D
Indicates high energy consumption.