engine RENAULT FLUENCE 2012 1.G Manual PDF

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wipers blades ............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
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Balais d’essuie-vitres (X95 - B95 - D95 - L38 - X38 - X32 - B32 - Re\
nault)
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Wipers (replacing blades)
wInDscreen wIPer BlaDes
replacing windscreen wiper
blades 1
w ith the ignition on and engine
switched off, lower the windscreen
wiper stalk completely: they stop
slightly away from the bonnet.
Lift wiper arm 3 , pull tab 2 (move -
ment A) and push the blade upwards.
t o refit
Slide the blade along the arm until it
clips on. Make sure that the blade is
correctly locked in position. Return the
windscreen wiper stalk to the park po-
sition.
1
2
3
Check the condition of the wiper
blades. You are responsible for their
service life:
– clean the blades, windscreen and
rear screen regularly with soapy
water;
– do not use them when the wind-
screen or rear screen are dry;
– free them from the windscreen or
rear screen when they have not
been used for a long time.
rear screen wiper blade 4
– Lift wiper arm 6;
– pivot blade 4 until some resistance is
met (movement C);
– depending on the vehicle, press
tab 5, then remove the blade by pull -
ing it (movement B).
t o refit
To refit the wiper blade, proceed in re-
verse order to removal. Make sure that
the blade is correctly locked in position.
4
5
B
c
a
6
– In frosty weather, make
sure that the wiper blades
are not stuck by ice (to
avoid the risk of the motor
overheating).
– Check the condition of the wiper
blades.
Replace the wiper blades as soon
as they begin to lose efficiency
(approximately once a year).
Whilst changing the blade, take care
not to drop the arm onto the window
after it has been removed as this
may break the window.

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towing hitch ........................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Remorquage : dépannage (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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Towing
tOwIng : breakdown (1/2)
Before towing, insert the key in the
switch or the RENAULT card in the
reader to unlock the steering column:
depress the clutch pedal, select first
gear (lever in position n or r for vehi-
cles with an automatic gearbox).
Reposition the lever to neutral (posi -
tion N for vehicles fitted with an auto -
matic transmission)
The steering column is unlocked, power
is supplied to the accessory functions:
the vehicle lights can be used (hazard
warning lights, brake lights etc.). At
night the vehicle must have its lights on.
Once you have finished towing, press
the engine start button twice (risk of
running down the battery). The speed specified by current legis
-
lation for towing must always be ob -
served. If your vehicle is the towing
vehicle, do not exceed the maximum
towing weight for your vehicle (refer
to the information on “Weights” in
Section 6).
t owing a vehicle with an
automatic gearbox
With the engine switched off, the trans-
mission is no longer lubricated. It is
preferable to tow this type of vehicle on
a trailer or tow it with the front wheels
off the ground.
u nder exceptional circumstances,
you may tow the vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground, only going for -
ward, with the gear lever in the n posi-
tion, and for a distance not exceeding
50 miles (80 km).
If the lever is stuck in P,
even though you are de -
pressing the brake pedal,
the lever can be released
manually. To do this, insert a rigid
rod in the hole 2, press the rod and
unlocking button 1 located on the
lever simultaneously.
1
2
Do not remove the key from
the ignition switch or the
RENAULT card from the
reader during towing.

operating faults ..................................... (up to the end of the DU)
faults operating faults ............................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Operating faults
OPeratIng F aults (1/8)
the following advice will enable you to carry out quick, temporary repairs. For safety reasons you should always contact
an approved dealer as soon as possible.
using the renault card POssIBle causes actIOn requIreD
The RENAULT card does not lock or
unlock the doors. Card battery is flat.
Use the emergency key (refer to the in-
formation on the “integrated key” in
Section 1).
Use of appliances operating on the same
frequency as the card (mobile phone, etc.). Stop using the equipment or use the emer-
gency key (refer to the information on the
“integrated key” in Section 1).
Vehicle located in a high electromagnetic
radiation zone.
Discharged battery. Replace the battery. You can still lock/
unlock and start your vehicle (refer to the
information on “Locking/unlocking the
doors” in Section 1 and “Starting/Stopping
the engine” in Section 2).
The remote control does not lock or
unlock the doors. The remote control battery is flat.
Use the emergency key.
Use of appliances operating on the same
frequency as the remote control (mobile
phone, etc.). Stop using the devices or use the key.
Vehicle located in a high electromagnetic
radiation zone.
Discharged battery. Replace the battery. You can still lock/
unlock and start your vehicle (refer to the
information on “Locking/unlocking the
doors” in Section 1 and “Starting/Stopping
the engine” in Section 2).

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OPeratIng F aults (3/8)
the starter is activated POssIBle causesactIOn requIreD
The engine will not start
(vehicle with RENAULT card). Starting conditions are not fulfilled.
Refer to the information on “Starting/
stopping the engine” in Section 2.
The hands-free RENAULT card is not de-
tected. Move the card inside the passenger
compartment.
The hands-free RENAULT card does not
work. Insert the card in the card reader in order
to start the engine.
Refer to the information on “Starting/
stopping the engine” in Section 2.
It is difficult to start the engine in wet
weather or after washing the vehicle. Poor ignition, ignition system damp.
Dry the spark plug and coil wires.
The engine is difficult to start when hot. Faulty carburation (bubbles of vaporised
fuel in the circuit).Let the engine cool down.
Poor compression. Consult an approved dealer.
The engine cannot be switched off
(vehicle with RENAULT card). Electronic fault.
Press the starter button quickly five
times.
The steering column remains locked. Steering wheel locked.Move the steering wheel while press-
ing the engine start button (refer to the
information on “Starting the engine” in
Section 2).

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Anomalies de fonctionnement (X85 - L38 - X38 - Renault)
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On the road POssIBle causesactIOn requIreD
White smoke from the exhaust. This is not necessarily a fault. Smoke
may be caused by regeneration of the
particle filter.Refer to the information on “Special fea-
tures of diesel versions” in Section 2.
Vibrations. Tyres not inflated to correct pressures,
incorrectly balanced or damaged.Check the tyre pressures. If this is not the
problem, have them checked by an ap
-
proved Dealer.
Coolant boiling in the coolant reservoir. Mechanical fault: damaged cylinder head
gasket.Stop the engine.
Contact an approved dealer.
OPeratIng F
aults (4/8)

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OPeratIng F aults (5/8)
On the road POssIBle causesactIOn requIreD
Smoke under the bonnet. Short circuit or cooling circuit leak.Stop, switch off the ignition, stand away
from the vehicle and contact an ap-
proved Dealer.
Coolant circuit fault. Consult an approved dealer.
The oil pressure warning light comes on:
– while turning or braking, The level is too low. Top up the engine oil level (refer to the
information on “Engine oil level: topping
up/filling” in Section 4).
– at idle speed, Low oil pressure. Consult the nearest approved Dealer.
– is slow to go out or remains lit when
accelerating. Loss of oil pressure.
Stop the vehicle and contact an ap-
proved Dealer.
Loss of engine power. Clogged air filter.Replace the cartridge.
Fuel supply fault. Check the fuel level.
Faulty spark plugs, incorrect electrode
gaps. Consult an approved dealer.
Unstable idle speed or the engine stalls. Poor compression (spark plugs, ignition,
air leak).Consult an approved dealer.

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Anomalies de fonctionnement (X85 - L38 - X38 - Renault)
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On the road POssIBle causesactIOn requIreD
Steering becomes heavy. Assistance overheating.Leave to cool.
Weak or dead battery. Recharge or replace the battery.
The engine overheats. The coolant tem-
perature warning light comes on (or the
indicator needle is in the red area). Coolant pump: belt stretched or broken.
Engine cooling fan not working.
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine
and contact an approved Dealer.
Coolant leaks. Check the condition of hoses and clips.
Check the coolant reservoir: it should
contain fluid. If it does not, top it up (once
it has cooled) . Take care not to scald
yourself. This action is only temporary;
consult your approved Dealer as soon as
possible.
OPeratIng F aults (6/8)
radiator: if there is a significant lack of coolant, remember that it must never be topped up using cold coolant while
the engine is very warm. After any procedure on the vehicle which has involved even partial draining of the cooling
system, it must be refilled with a new mixture prepared in the correct proportions. Reminder: only products approved
by our Technical Department may be used for this purpose.

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Sommaire 6 (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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Section 6: Technical specifications
Vehicle identification plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2
Engine identification plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.4
Engine specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.6
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.7
Towing weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.7
Replacement parts and repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.8
Service sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.9
Anti-corrosion check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.15

technical specifications ......................... (up to the end of the DU)
vehicle identification plates ................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Plaques d’identification (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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Engine identification plates
engine identification plates
Quote the information on the identi -
fication plate or label A in all corre-
spondence or when ordering parts.
(Location varies depending on engine)
1 Engine type.
2 Engine suffix.
3 Engine number.
c
12
3a
a
a
a

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Caractéristiques moteurs (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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Engine specifications
Versions 1.6 16V2.0 16V 1.5 dci
engine type
(see engine plate) K4M
M4R K9K
cubic capacity (cc) 1,5981,9981,461
t ype of fuel
octane Rating It is
essential that you use unleaded petrol of the octane rating
stated on the label inside the fuel filler flap.
If not available, for a limited time only, use unleaded fuel:
– with an octane rating of 91 for a label showing 95 or 98;
– with an octane rating of 87 for a label showing 91, 95 or 98. Diesel
The label located in the fuel filler flap indicates authorised fuels.
spark plugs Only use the spark plugs specified for your vehicle’s engine.
The type should be marked on a label affixed inside the engine
compartment. If it is not then contact your approved dealer.
Fitting spark plugs which are not to specification may damage
the engine.
engine specifications