ignition RENAULT FLUENCE 2012 1.G User Guide

instrument panel ................................... (up to the end of the DU)
warning lights ........................................ (up to the end of the DU)
driver’s position .................................... (up to the end of the DU)
trip computer and warning system ........(up to the end of the DU)
indicators: instrument panel ............................. (up to the end of the DU)
display .................................................. (up to the end of the DU)
operating faults ..................................... (up to the end of the DU)
control instruments ............................... (up to the end of the DU)
indicators ............................................................... (current page)
lights: fog lights .......................................................... (current page)
lights: dipped beam headlights ................................... (current page)
lights: direction indicators ........................................... (current page)
lights: main beam headlights ...................................... (current page)
handbrake .............................................................. (current page)
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Instrument panel A: lights up when
the ignition is switched on. The bright-
ness can be adjusted by turning control
knob 1.
In some cases, the appearance of a
warning light is accompanied by a mes-
sage.
Warning lights
W ARNINg LIghTs (1/4)
The © warning light means
you should drive very carefully to
an approved dealer as soon as pos-
sible. If you fail to follow this recom-
mendation, you risk damaging your
vehicle.
uside light tell-tale light
kDipped beam headlight tell -
tale light
áMain beam headlight tell-tale
light
gFront fog light tell-tale light
fRear fog light tell-tale light
cLeft-hand direction indicator
tell-tale light
bRight-hand direction indica -
tor tell-tale light
If no lights or sounds are ap-
parent, this indicates a fault
in the instrument panel. This
indicates that it is essential
to stop immediately (as soon as traf-
fic conditions allow). Ensure that the
vehicle is correctly immobilised and
contact an approved Dealer.
Warning light ® re -
quires you to stop immedi -
ately, for your own safety,
as soon as traffic conditions allow.
Switch off the engine and do not re-
start it. Contact an approved Dealer.
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The presence and operation of the warning lights DEpEND ON ThE EQUIpMENT AND COUNTRY.
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ABS ....................................................................... (current page)
air bag .................................................................... (current page)
variable power-assisted steering ........................... (current page)
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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.
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warning buzzer ...................................................... (current page)
battery .................................................................... (current page)
seat belts ............................................................... (current page)
filter particle filter ..................................................... (current page)
engine oil ............................................................... (current page)
speed limiter .......................................................... (current page)
cruise control ......................................................... (current page)
fuel filling ................................................................. (current page)
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WARNINg LIghTs (3/4)
Î ÏCruise control and
speed limiter indica -
tor lights
Refer to the information on “Cruise con-
trol/speed limiter” in Section 2.
Up ower steering indicator
light
This comes on when the ignition is
switched on and goes out after a few
seconds. If this warning light remains
on, it indicates a system fault. Stop
as soon as traffic conditions allow and
contact an approved dealer.
2Door status warning light
If it lights up with the ignition on, a
door or the tailgate is open or not prop-
erly closed.
Driving correction device
warning light
Refer to information on “Driver correc -
tion devices and aids” in Section 2.
Ü Not used
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Ép reheating warning light
(diesel version)
This should come on when the igni -
tion is switched on. It indicates that the
heater plugs are in operation. This goes
out as soon as the engine starts.
ðheated seats operating indi -
cator
This indicates that one of the heated
seats is in operation.
åAir bag warning light
This comes on when the igni -
tion is switched on and goes out after a
few seconds.
If it does not light up when the ignition
is switched on, or comes on when the
engine is running, there is a fault in the
system.
Contact your approved Dealer as soon
as possible.
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xAnti-lock braking warning
light
This lights up when the ignition is
switched on and goes out after a few
seconds.
If it does not go out after the ignition is
switched on, or lights up when driving,
there is a fault with the ABS. Braking
will then be as normal, without the ABS.
Contact an approved Dealer as soon as
possible.
^Water in the diesel filter
warning light
If it comes on when you are driving, it
indicates the presence of water in the
diesel. Contact your approved dealer
as soon as possible.
}Not used
ÒElectronic fault warning light
If it comes on when driving, it
indicates an electronic or electrical fault
or, for diesel versions, the presence of
water in the diesel fuel.
Contact your approved Dealer as soon
as possible.
ÄToxic Fume Filter system
Warning Light
This lights up when the ignition is
switched on and goes out when the
engine is started.
– If it lights up continuously, consult
your approved Dealer as soon as
possible;
– if it flashes, reduce the engine speed
until the light stops flashing. Contact
your approved Dealer as soon as
possible.
R e f e r t o t h e i n f o r m a t i o n o n
“Antipollution, fuel economy and driv -
ing” in Section 2.
W ARNINg LIghTs (4/4)
The presence and operation of the warning lights DEpEND ON ThE EQUIpMENT AND COUNTRY.
\[Fuel economy indica -
tor lights
This lights up to advise you to change
to a higher gear (up arrow) or lower
gear (down arrow).
Depending on the vehicle, this flashes
when the engine is started to indicate
that a gear is engaged: select neutral
or depress the clutch.
LLow fuel level warning light
This comes on when the igni -
tion is switched on and goes out after a
few seconds. If it comes on when driv-
ing accompanied by a beep, fill up with
fuel as soon as possible. There is only
approximately 30 miles (50 km) worth
of fuel left after the warning light first
comes on.
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
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Instrument panel in miles
(option to switch to km/h)
– With the ignition off, press one of
the buttons 23 or 24 at the end of
stalk 16 and start button 22;
– the speedometer unit indicator
flashes for approximately ten sec -
onds, then the new unit is displayed:
release button 23 or 24 when the unit
stops flashing.
To return to the previous mode, repeat
the same operation.
Note: once the battery is switched off,
the trip computer and warning system
automatically returns to the original unit
of measurement.
DIspLAYs AND INDICATORs (4/4)
23
24
16
16
22
speedometer 21 (kph or mph)
Overspeed buzzer
Depending on the vehicle and coun -
try, a buzzer sounds for approximately
10 seconds every 40 seconds, as long
as the vehicle is travelling in excess of
72 mph (120 km/h).
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23
24
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TRIp COMpUTER AND WARNINg sYsTEM: information messages
Examples of messages Interpreting the display selected
“Battery low start engine” Indicates that the vehicle must be started to recharge the battery (eg. after the engine has been
switched off for some time whilst listening to the radio).
“please remove keycard ”Request to remove the RENAULT card from the reader when you leave the vehicle.
“Checking control functions ” Displayed with the ignition on when the vehicle is running self-diagnost\
ics.
“Traction control off ”Indicates that you have deactivated the ASR function.
“Turn steering
wheel + sTART” Turn the steering wheel slightly whilst pressing the vehicle start button to unlock the steering
column.
“No message available” No warning is stored.
“steering wheel not locked ”Indicates that the steering column has not been locked.
“stop vehicle” Indicates an electronic parking brake fault. Apply the electronic parking brake manually and
ensure that the vehicle is immobilised using a chock.
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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clock ..................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
external temperature ............................ (up to the end of the DU)
indicators: exterior temperature indicator .......................... (current page)
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Vehicles equipped with a
navigation system, radio, etc.
For vehicles which are not fitted with
buttons 2 and 3 , refer to the specific
equipment instructions to discover the
special features.
Clock and exterior temperature
With the ignition on , the time and,
depending on the vehicle, the exterior
temperature are displayed.
Resetting the clock 1
On equipped vehicles, buttons 2 and 3
are used to set the clock.
Press button 2 to adjust the hours and
button 3 to adjust the minutes.
External temperature
indicator
As ice formation is related
to climatic exposure, local
air humidity and temperature, the
external temperature alone is not
sufficient to detect ice.
CLOCK AND EXTERIOR TEMpERATURE (1/2)
If the power supply is cut (battery
disconnected, supply wire cut, etc.),
the clock must be reset.
We recommend that you do not
adjust these settings while driving.
External temperature
indicator
special note:
When the external temperature is be -
tween –3°C and +3°C, the °C charac -
ters flash (indicates risk of ice forma -
tion).
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Finishing by pressing and holding
button 6 to confirm the time set.
When the minutes flash, repeatedly
press or press and hold button 5 to set
them.
The fixed display on the hours and min-
utes for two seconds confirms the hour
and minute setting.
Press button 5 or 6 to exit time setting
mode.setting the time on display A(vehicle with setting buttons 5 and 6)
With the ignition on, press button 5 or 6
to enter time setting mode: display 4
appears.
Wait for the hours and minutes to flash.
Press and hold button 6 to select the
hours.
When the hours flash, repeatedly press
or press and hold button 5 to set them.
A5
6
4
CLOCK AND EXTERIOR TEMpERATURE (2/2)
If the power supply is cut (battery
disconnected, supply wire cut, etc.),
the clock must be reset.
We recommend that you do not
adjust these settings while driving.

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Door mirrors
Folding door mirrors
(depending on the vehicle)
The door mirrors automatically fold in
when the vehicle is locked (switch 2 in
position B ). In this case, they will fold
out when the ignition is next switched
on.
In any case, you can make the door
mirrors fold in (switch 2 in position C) or
fold out (switch 2 in position A).
Automatic mode is then deactivated. To
reactivate it, position switch 2 to B.
REAR VIEW MIRRORs (1/2)
Door mirrors
Adjustment
Select the door mirror using switch 3 ,
then use button 1 to adjust it to the de-
sired position.
heated door mirrors
(depending on the vehicle)
Mirror de-icing is carried out at the
same time as rear screen de-icing.
The driver ’s door mirror
may have two clearly de -
fined zones. Zone E shows
what can normally be seen
in an ordinary rear view mirror.
Zone D increases rear side visibility.
The objects in zone D look much
further away than they really are.
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2
A
C
B
DE
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wipers ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
windscreen washer/wiper ..................... (up to the end of the DU)
windscreen washer ............................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Windscreen washers and wipers
Vehicle fitted with front
windscreen wiper rain sensor
A park
B automatic wiper function.
When this position is selected, the
system detects water on the wind -
screen and triggers the wipers at a
suitable wiping speed. It is possi -
ble to change the triggering thresh-
old and the time sweeps by turning
ring 2:
– E: minimum sensitivity
– F: maximum sensitivity
note: in foggy weather or during
snowfalls, the wiping is not automati-
cally triggered and remains under
the driver’s control.
C normal wiping speed
D fast wiping speed
special note
When driving the vehicle
, the wiping
speed slows down whenever the ve -
hicle 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.
Vehicle fitted with intermittent
windscreen wipers
A park
B 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.
C normal wiping speed
D fast wiping speed
WINDsCREEN WAsh/WIpE (1/2)
1
1
A
B
C
D
E
F
2
For all vehicles, position C can be
accessed with the ignition on and
positions B and D can only be ac -
cessed with the engine running.
1E
F2