warning 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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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

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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.
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electric vehicle: introduction (4/5)
The A symbol denotes the electrical
elements of your vehicle which may
present health risks.
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400 volt electrical circuit
The 400V electrical circuit is denoted
by orange cables 4 and parts bearing
the
ṑ symbol.

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Charge de la batterie de traction (X38 - L38 électrique - Renault)
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electric vehicle: charging (5/6)
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– 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.

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Charge de la batterie de traction (X38 - L38 électrique - Renault)
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electric vehicle: charging (6/6)
Operation notice regarding the
occasional charging cord socket 4
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Warning lights
reading
READY 10
Green CHARGE 11
Orange FAULT
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Red
Switched on 0.5 seconds Switched on
0.5 seconds Switched on
0.5 seconds When switching on, the warning
lights go on for half a second to
check that they are operating cor
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rectly.
Switched on Switched offSwitched offThe charging cord is plugged in to
the domestic plug socket and the
traction battery has finished charg -
ing.
Switched on Switched onSwitched offThe traction battery is charging.
Switched on Switched offSwitched on
or flashing Operating fault.
Unplug the cord
and contact an authorised dealer.
Switched off Switched offSwitched offNo electrical power has been de -
tected at the domestic power socket.
Check your electrical installation
(circuit breaker, etc.) and start again.
If the problem persists, unplug the
cord and contact an authorised
dealer.

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locking the doors .................................. (up to the end of the DU)
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Télécommande à radiofréquence : utilisation (L38 - X38 - Re\
nault)
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Unlocking the doors
Press button 2 to unlock.
The hazard warning lights and indica -
tor lights flash once to indicate that the
doors have unlocked.
NB: unlocking the doors will unlock the
vehicle charging cord.
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locking the doors
Press locking button 1.
The indicator lights and hazard warning
lights flash twice to indicate that the
doors have locked:
If an opening element (door or boot) is
open or not properly closed, the open -
ing elements quickly lock then unlock
and the hazard warning lights and indi -
cator lights do not flash.
NB: while charging the traction battery,
locking the opening elements will lock
the vehicle charging cord.
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2
Unlocking/locking the boot
only
(for some countries)
Press button 3 to unlock or lock the
boot.
The hazard warning lights and indica -
tor lights flash once to indicate that the
tailgate is unlocked if the vehicle doors
are locked.
The hazard warning lights and indica -
tor lights flash twice to indicate that the
luggage compartment lid is locked if the
vehicle doors are locked.
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.
They may pose a risk to themselves
or to others by starting the engine,
activating equipment such as the
electric windows or by locking the
doors.
Risk of serious injury.
The card buttons are deactivated
when the engine is running.
The flashing status of the hazard
warning lights informs you of the ve-
hicle status:
– one flash indicates that the vehi-
cle is completely unlocked;
– two flashes indicate that the ve-
hicle is completely locked.

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locking the doors .................................. (up to the end of the DU)
opening the doors ................................. (up to the end of the DU)
closing the doors .................................. (up to the end of the DU)
children ................................................. (up to the end of the DU)
doors/tailgate ........................................ (up to the end of the DU)
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Ouverture et fermeture des portes (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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Doors
OPeNiNg AND clOSiNg the DOOrS (1/2)
Opening the doors from the
outside
With the doors unlocked, hold handle 1
and pull it towards you.
Opening from the inside
Pull handle 2.
lights-on reminder buzzer
If you have switched off the ignition
and left the lights switched on, a re -
minder buzzer will sound when a door
is opened.
Door/tailgate open buzzerDepending on the vehicle, if a door or
the luggage compartment is open or
not properly closed, when the vehi -
cle reaches approximately 12 mph (20
km/h):
– – the message “Door open ” or “Boot
open ” appears on the instrument
panel accompanied by a beep last -
ing several seconds.
– a
2 warning light comes on, accom-
panied by a beep.
Special note
Once the engine has been switched off,
the lights and accessories (radio, etc.)
will continue to operate until the driver’s
door is opened.
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As a safety precaution,
the doors should only be
opened or closed when the
vehicle is stationary.

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Ceintures de sécurité (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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UnfasteningPress button 4 and the seat belt will be
rewound by the inertia reel. Guide the
belt into position.
™Front 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).
NB: an object placed on the passenger
seat cushion may activate the warning
light in some cases.
SeA t BeltS (2/3)
locking
Unwind the belt slowly and smoothly
and ensure that buckle 3 locks into
catch 5 (check that it is locked by pull -
ing on buckle 3). If the belt jams, allow
it to return slightly before attempting to
unwind it again.
If your seat belt is completely jammed,
pull slowly, but firmly, so that just over
3 cm unwinds. Allow it to return slightly
before attempting to unwind it again.
If there is still a problem, contact an ap-
proved dealer.
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Adjusting the front seat belt
height
Press button 6 to adjust the seat belt
height so that the shoulder strap 1 is
worn as shown previously:
– to lower the seat belt, press button 6
and lower the seat belt at the same
time;
– to raise the seat belt, press button 6
and raise the seat belt at the same
time.
Make sure that the seat belt is locked
in position correctly after you have ad-
justed it.
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Dispositifs complémentaires à la ceinture avant (L38 électriqu\
e - Renault)
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methODS OF reStrAiNt iN ADDitiON t O the FrONt SeAt BeltS (2/4)
load limiter
Above a certain severity of impact, this
mechanism is used to limit the force of
the belt against the body so that it is at
an acceptable level.
Air bags for driver and front
passenger
Fitted to the driver and passenger side.
Depending on the vehicle, the pres -
ence of this equipment is indicated
by the word “Airbag” on the steering
wheel, dashboard (air bag zone A) and
a symbol on the lower section of the
windscreen.
Each air bag system consists of:
– an air bag and gas generator fitted
on the steering wheel for the driver
and in the dashboard for the front
passenger;
– an electronic unit for system monitor-
ing which controls the gas generator
electrical trigger system;
– remote sensors;
– a single warning light
å on the
instrument panel.
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The air bag system uses
pyrotechnic principles. This
explains why, when the air
bag inflates, it will gener -
ate heat, produce smoke (this does
not mean that a fire is about to start)
and make a noise upon detonation.
In a situation where an air bag is
required, it will inflate immediately
and this may cause some minor, su-
perficial grazing to the skin or other
problems.

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methODS OF reStrAiNt iN ADDitiON t O the FrONt SeAt BeltS (4/4)
Warnings concerning the driver’s air bag
– Do not modify the steering wheel or the steering wheel boss.
– Do not cover the steering wheel boss under any circumstances.
– Do not attach any objects (badge, logo, clock, telephone holder, etc.) to the steering wheel boss.
– The steering wheel must not be removed (except by qualified personnel from our Network).
– When driving, do not sit too close to the steering wheel. Sit with your arms slightly bent (see the information on “Adjusting
your driving position” in Section 1). This will allow sufficient space for the air bag to deploy correctly and be fully effective.
Warnings concerning the passenger air bag
– Do not attach or glue any objects (badge, logo, clock, telephone holder, etc.) to the dashboard on or near the air bag.
– Do not place anything between the dashboard and the passenger (pet, umbrella, walking stick, parcels, etc.).
– The passenger must not put his or her feet on the dashboard or seat as there is a risk that serious injuries may occur. In
general, parts of the body should be kept away from the dashboard (knee\
s, hands, head, etc.).
– The devices in addition to the front passenger seat belt should be reactivated as soon as a child seat is removed, to ensure
the protection of the passenger in the event of an impact.
A reAr-FAciNg chilD SeA t mUSt NOt Be FitteD tO the FrONt PASSeNger SeA t UNleSS
the ADDitiONAl reStrAiNt SYStemS, i.e. the PASSeNger Air BAg, Are DeActiv AteD.
(refer to the information on “Child safety: deactivating/activating \
the front passenger air bag” in Section 1)
All of the warnings below are given so that the air bag is not obstructed in any way when it is inflated and also to prevent
the risk of serious injuries caused by items which may be dislodged when\
the air bag inflates.

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additional methods of restraint side protection ................................ (up to the end of the DU)
methods of restraint in addition to the seat belts
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seat belts .............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
air bag ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
side protection devices ......................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Dispositifs de protection latérale (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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side protection
SiDe PrOtectiON DeviceS
Warnings concerning the side air bag
– Fitting seat covers: seats equipped with an air bag require covers
specifically designed for your vehicle. Contact an approved Dealer to find
out if these covers are available. The use of any covers other than those
designed for your vehicle (and including those designed for another vehicle)
may affect the operation of the air bags and reduce your protection.
– Do not place any accessories, objects or even pets between the seatback, the
door and the internal fittings. Do not cover the seatback with any items such as
clothes or accessories. This may prevent the air bag from operating correctly
or cause injury when the air bag is deployed.
– No work or modification whatsoever may be carried out on the seat or internal
fittings, except by qualified personnel from an approved dealer.
– The area between the rear bench seatback and the trim is the area of air bag
operation: no objects must be placed here.
Side air bags
These air bags are fitted to the front
seats and are activated at the sides of
the seats (door side) to protect the oc-
cupants in the event of a severe side
impact.
curtain air bags
These are air bags fitted along the sides
of the vehicle in the ceiling which trigger
along the front and rear side windows
to protect the passengers in case of a
severe side impact.
Depending on the vehicle, a mark -
ing on the windscreen informs you
of the presence of additional means
of restraint (airbags, pretensioners,
etc.) in the passenger compartment.