stop start RENAULT FLUENCE 2012 1.G User Guide

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1.83
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Réservoir à carburant (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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Filling with fuel
Insert the nozzle to open valve D (de -
pending on the vehicle) and insert it
fully before activating it to fill the fuel
tank (risk of splashing).
Keep the nozzle in this position through -
out the entire filling operation.
When the pump cuts out automatically
at the end of the filling procedure, a
maximum of two further filling attempts
may be made, as there must be suffi -
cient space in the fuel tank to allow for
expansion.
Make sure that no water enters the fuel
tank during filling. Valve D (depending
on the vehicle) and its surrounding area
must be kept clean.
FUEL TANK (2/3)
persistent smell of
fuel
If you notice a persistent
smell of fuel you should:
– stop the vehicle as soon as traf-
fic conditions allow and switch off
the ignition;
– switch on the hazard warning
lights and ask your passengers
to leave the vehicle and to keep
away from traffic;
– contact an approved Dealer.
Vehicles running on ethanol -based
fuel
It is essential to use unleaded petrol or
fuel containing a maximum of 85% eth-
anol (E85).
In very cold conditions, it may be very
difficult or even impossible to start the
engine. To avoid this problem, use un-
leaded petrol or, on equipped vehicles,
use the heater integrated in the engine:
connect the special end of the exten -
sion piece supplied into the socket in -
tegrated into the radiator grille and the
other end into a 220V socket for at least
6 hours before starting.
NB: You may notice an increase in fuel
consumption with this type of fuel. petrol versions
Using leaded petrol will damage the
antipollution system and may lead to a
loss of warranty.
To ensure that the fuel tank is not filled
with leaded petrol, the fuel tank filler
neck contains a restrictor fitted with a
foolproof system which
only allows
the nozzle for unleaded petrol to be
used (at the pump).
Do not mix even small
amounts of petrol (un -
leaded or E85) with diesel.
Do not use ethanol-based
fuel if your vehicle is not compatible
with this fuel.
Do not add any additives to the fuel,
you risk damaging the engine.

2.1
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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)
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2
Starting, stopping the engine: vehicle with key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3
Starting, stopping the engine: vehicle with RENAULT card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5
Special features of petrol versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.8
Special features of diesel versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.9
Gear lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Advice: anti-pollution and fuel economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.11
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.14
Tyre pressure monitoring system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
Driver correction devices and aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.18
Speed limiter (Analogue instrument panel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.22
Cruise control (Analogue Instrument panel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.28
Parking sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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Automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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ignition switch ....................................... (up to the end of the DU)
starting the engine ................................ (up to the end of the DU)
starting the engine ................................ (up to the end of the DU)
switching on the vehicle ignition ........... (up to the end of the DU)
2.3
ENG_UD21624_2
Démarrage, arrêt moteur : véhicule avec clé (L38 - X38 - X3\
2 - B32 - Renault)
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Starting/stopping the engine: vehicle with key
Special note on vehicles with a
manual gearbox
Depending on the vehicle, warning
light
 flashes when the engine
is started to indicate that a gear is en-
gaged: select neutral or depress the
clutch.
Special note on vehicles with an
automatic gearbox
Before starting, move the lever to posi-
tion P.
Note: If a gear other than neutral is dis-
played, it flashes; starting is not pos -
sible unless you depress the brake
pedal, while holding the key in the start-
ing position.
Ignition position C.
The ignition is switched on:
Start position D
If the engine fails to start at the first
attempt, the key must be turned back
before the starter can be activated
again. Release the key as soon as the
engine starts.
Note: on diesel versions, several sec -
onds may pass between turning the
key and the engine starting to allow for
engine preheating.
Off position A (steering lock
applied)
To lock: remove the key and turn the
steering wheel until the steering column
locks.
To unlock: turn the key and the steering
wheel slightly.
“Accessories” position B
When the ignition is switched off, any
accessories (radio, etc.) will continue to
function.
St ARtING/St OPPING the eNGINe: vehicle with key (1/2)

stopping the engine .............................. (up to the end of the DU)
2.4
ENG_UD21624_2
Démarrage, arrêt moteur : véhicule avec clé (L38 - X38 - X3\
2 - B32 - Renault)
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Stopping the engine
With the engine idling, turn the key
back to the Stop position.ÉDiesel injection
Cold or warm engine
– Turn the key to the “Start” posi -
tion D without depressing the
accelerator pedal .
– release the key as soon as the
engine starts.
Note: several seconds may pass be -
tween turning the key and the engine
starting to allow for engine preheating.Starting the engine
Petrol injection
engine warm or cold
– Turn the key to the start position
without depressing the accel -
erator.
– release the key as soon as the
engine starts.
StARtING/St OPPING the eNGINe: vehicle with key (2/2)
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.

starting the engine ................................ (up to the end of the DU)
engine start/stop button ........................ (up to the end of the DU)
starting the engine ................................ (up to the end of the DU)
driving ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
2.5
ENG_UD13650_1
Démarrage / Arrêt moteur avec carte RENAULT mains libres (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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Starting/stopping the engine: vehicle with Renault card
St ARtING/St OPPING the eNGINe: vehicle with ReNAULt CARD (1/3)
hands-free ReNAUL t card
The RENAULT card must be inserted
in card reader 2 or in detection zone 3.
To start, depress the brake or clutch
pedal and press button 1 . If a gear
is engaged, the vehicle may only be
started by depressing the clutch pedal.
Starting
vehicles with an automatic gearbox
The lever should be in position P.
For all vehicles:
– if one of the starting conditions is
not met the message “Press brake +
START”, “Press clutch + START” or
“Gear lever to P” is displayed on the
instrument panel.
– In some cases it will be necessary to
move the steering wheel while press-
ing start button 1 to assist in unlock -
ing the steering column; a message
on the instrument panel “Turn steer-
ing wheel + START” warns of this.
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Starting with the tailgate
open (in hands-free mode)
In this case, the RENAULT card must
not be located in the luggage compart-
ment.

switching on the vehicle ignition ............................ (current page)
2.6
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Démarrage / Arrêt moteur avec carte RENAULT mains libres (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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StARtING/St OPPING the eNGINe: vehicle with ReNAULt CARD (2/3)
Accessories function(switching on the ignition)
Once you have gained access to your
vehicle, you may use some of its func-
tions (radio, navigation, wipers, etc.).
To use the other functions, press
button 1 without touching the pedals, or
insert the card in the reader.
Note: depending on the vehicle, press-
ing button 1 starts the engine.
Operating faults
In certain cases, the hands-free
RENAULT card may not work:
– when the RENAULT card battery is
drained, flat battery, etc.
– near to appliances operating on the
same frequency as the card (moni -
tor, mobile phone, video game, etc.);
– vehicle located in a high electromag -
netic radiation zone.
The message “ Please insert keycard ”
appears on the instrument panel.
Insert the RENAULT card fully into card
reader 2.
Driver’s responsibility
Never leave your vehicle
with the RENAULT card
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 air bags and preten -
sioners will no longer operate.
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Conseils antipollution, économie de carburant, conduite (X45 - H45 -\
X85 - B85 - C85 - S85 - X91 - X83 - X61 - F61 - K61 - K85 - X95 - B95 -\
D95 - J95 - R95 - L38 - X61
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ADVICe: antipollution, fuel economy and driving (2/3)
– Sporty driving uses a lot of fuel: drive
with a light right foot.
– Brake as little as possible. If you an-
ticipate an obstacle or bend in ad -
vance, you may then simply release
the accelerator pedal.
– Do not try to maintain the same
speed up a hill, accelerate no more
than you would on the level. Keep
your foot in the same position on the
accelerator pedal.
– Double declutching and accelerating
before switching off are unnecessary
in modern vehicles.
– Bad weather, flooded roads:
Do not drive through floods
if the water is above the
lower edge of the wheel
rims.Driving– Drive carefully for the first few miles
until the engine reaches its normal
operating temperature, rather than
let it warm up while the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
– Speed is expensive.
– Do not overrev the engine in the in-
termediate gears.
Always use the highest gear possi -
ble without labouring the engine.
On versions with an automatic gear-
box, it is preferable to keep the gear
lever in position D.
– Avoid sudden acceleration.
exhaust gas monitoring
system
The exhaust gas monitoring system will
detect any operating faults in the vehi-
cle’s antipollution system.
If this system malfunctions, toxic sub -
stances may be released into the at -
mosphere or damage may occur.
ÄThis warning light on the in -
strument panel will indicate if
there are any faults in the system:
This lights up when the ignition is
switched on and goes out when the
engine is started.
– If it lights up continuously, consult an
approved Dealer as soon as possi -
ble;
– if it flashes, reduce the engine speed
until the light stops flashing. Contact
your approved dealer as soon as
possible.
Obstructions to the driver
On the driver ’s side, only
use mats adapted to the ve-
hicle that attach to the pre-
installed parts, and regularly check
their mounting. Do not place several
mats on top of each other.
Risk of pedals jamming

ABS ...................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
anti-lock braking system: ABS ..............(up to the end of the DU)
emergency brake assist ........................(up to the end of the DU)
emergency braking ............................... (up to the end of the DU)
driving ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
ASR (traction control) ........................... (up to the end of the DU)
traction control: ASR .............................(up to the end of the DU)
traction control system: ASR ................(up to the end of the DU)
electronic stability control: ESC ............ (up to the end of the DU)
ESC: electronic stability control ............ (up to the end of the DU)
Hill Start Assist...................................... (up to the end of the DU)
hill descent control ................................ (up to the end of the DU)
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ENG_UD26632_2
Dispositifs de correction et d’assistance à la conduite (X95 - B\
95 - D95 - E95 - K95 - Renault)
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Driver correction devices and aids
DRIVeR CORReCtION DeVICeS/AIDS (1/4)
Depending on the vehicle, this is com-
posed of:
– t h e A B S ( a n t i - l o c k b r a k i n g
system);
– electronic stability control e SC
with understeer control and trac -
tion control ASR ;
– emergency brake assist with, de -
pending on the vehicle, braking
anticipation.
In an emergency, apply firm and
continuous pressure to the brake
pedal. There is no need to pump
it repeatedly. The ABS will modu -
late the force applied in the braking
system.
These functions are an ad-
ditional aid in the event of
critical driving conditions,
enabling the vehicle behav -
iour to be adapted to suit the driving
conditions.
However, the functions do not take
the place of the driver. they do
not increase the vehicle’s limits
and should not encourage you
to drive more quickly. Therefore,
they can under no circumstances
replace the vigilance or responsibil -
ity of the driver when manoeuvring
the vehicle (the driver must always
be ready for sudden incidents which
may occur when driving).
Yo u r b r a k i n g s y s t e m s
are partially operational.
However, it is dangerous
to brake suddenly and
it is essential to stop immediately,
as soon as traffic conditions allow.
Contact an approved dealer.
Operating faults:
–
© and x lit up on the in -
strument panel alongside mes -
sages “ Check ABS ”, “Check brak -
ing system” and “Check ESC”: ABS,
ESC and emergency brake assist
are deactivated. Braking is always
enabled;
–
x, D, © and ® lit
up on the instrument panel alongside
the message “Braking system fault”:
this indicates a fault in the braking
system.
In both cases, consult an approved
Dealer.
ABS (anti-lock braking
system)
Under heavy braking, the ABS prevents
the wheels from locking, allowing the
stopping distance to be managed and
keeping control of the vehicle.
Under these circumstances, the vehi -
cle can be steered to avoid an obstacle
whilst braking. In addition, this system
can increase stopping distances, par -
ticularly on roads with low surface grip
(wet ground etc.).
You will feel a pulsation through the
brake pedal each time the system is
activated. The ABS does not in any way
improve the vehicle’s physical perform-
ance relating to the road surface and
roadholding. It is still essential to follow
the rules of good driving practice (such
as driving at a safe distance from the
vehicle in front etc.).

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ENG_UD26632_2
Dispositifs de correction et d’assistance à la conduite (X95 - B\
95 - D95 - E95 - K95 - Renault)
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DRIVeR CORReCtION DeVICeS/AIDS (2/4)
hill start assistance
This device assists the driver when
starting on hills (ascending or descend-
ing). It prevents the vehicle from rolling
forwards or backwards by automatically
applying the brakes when the driver lifts
their foot off the brake pedal to depress
the accelerator pedal.
System operation
It only operates when the gear lever is
in a position other than neutral (other
than N or P for automatic transmis -
sions) and the vehicle is completely
stationary (brake pedal depressed).
The system holds the vehicle for ap -
proximately 2 seconds. The brakes are
then gradually released (the vehicle will
move according to the slope).
The hill start assistance
system cannot completely
prevent the vehicle from
rolling backwards in all sit -
uations (extremely steep gradients,
etc.).
In all cases, the driver may depress
the brake pedal to prevent the ve -
hicle from rolling forwards or back -
wards.
The hill start assistance function
should not be used for prolonged
stops: use the brake pedal.
This function is not designed to im-
mobilise the vehicle permanently.
If necessary, use the brake pedal to
stop the vehicle.
The driver must remain particularly
vigilant when driving on slippery or
low-grip surfaces and/or on hills.
Risk of serious injury.

3.6
ENG_UD14525_3
Air conditionné automatique (X95 - B95 - D95 - L38 - X38 - X32 - B32\
- Renault)
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Automatic climate control
AuToMATIc clIMATE coNTRol (1/5)
Automatic mode
The automatic climate control system
guarantees comfort in the passen -
ger compartment and good visibility
(except in the event of extreme condi -
tions), whilst optimising consumption.
The system controls the ventilation
speed, air distribution, air recircula -
tion, and starting and stopping the air
conditioning and air temperature. This
mode consists of a choice of three pro-
grammes:
A uTo : allows the selected comfort
level to be best attained, depending on
the exterior conditions. Press button 3.
SoFT: gently brings the temperature to
the desired comfort level. The comfort
level is then maintained gently and si -
lently. Press button 2.
FAST: increases the operation of the
system to reach the desired comfort
level more quickly. Use this programme
when you have passengers in the rear.
Press button 4.
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9 De-icing/demisting of the rear screen
and, depending on the vehicle, the
door mirrors.
10 “Clear View” function.
11 Air recirculation.
12 Ventilation speed.
13 Display.
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The controls
1 and 6 Air temperature.
2, 3 and 4 Automatic programmes.
5 Distribution of air in the passenger
compartment.
7 Off button.
8 Air conditioning.
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