air conditioning RENAULT FLUENCE 2012 1.G Owners Manual

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ENG_UD20973_7
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 (3/3)
Advice on use
– Electricity is fuel; switch off all the
electrical components which are
not really needed. however (safety
first), keep your lights on when the
visibility is bad (“see and be seen”).
– Use the air vents. Driving with the
windows open at 60 mph (100 km/h)
will increase fuel consumption by
4%.
– Avoid using the car for door-to-door
calls (short journeys with long waits
in between) because the engine
never reaches its normal operating
temperature.
tyres
– An underinflated tyre increases fuel
consumption.
– The use of non-recommended tyres
can increase fuel consumption.
–
In vehicles fitted with air condi -
tioning, it is normal to observe an
increase in fuel consumption (es -
pecially in urban conditions) when
it is used. For vehicles fitted with
manual air conditioning, switch off
the system when it is not required.
Advice for reducing consumption
and therefore helping to preserve
the environment:
If the vehicle has been parked in the
sun, open the doors for a few mo -
ments to let the hot air escape before
starting the engine.
– Never fill the fuel tank right to the
brim to avoid overflow.
– Do not leave an empty roof rack
fitted to the vehicle.
– It is better to fit a trailer for bulky ob-
jects.
– When towing a caravan, fit a wind
deflector and adjust it carefully.

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Sommaire 3 (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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Section 3: Your comfort
Air vents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2
Manual air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4
Automatic climate control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6
Air conditioning: information and advice on use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.11
Electric windows, electric sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.12
Manual window winder controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.15
Interior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.15
Sun visor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.16
Passenger compartment storage space and fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.17
Accessories socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20
Ashtray – Cigarette lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20
Rear bench seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.21
Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.22
Rear parcel shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.23
Luggage compartment storage space and fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.24
Transporting objects in the boot/towing (towing equipment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
Roof bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.26
Multimedia equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.27

air vents ................................................ (up to the end of the DU)
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Aérateurs (sorties d’air) (L38 - X38 - Renault)ENG_NU_891_892-7_L38-B32_Renault_3
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Air vents
AIR VENTS: air outlets (1/2)
Depending on the vehicle:
1 side air vent.
2 side window demister outlet.
3 windscreen demisting vents.
4 centre air vents.
5 side air vent.
6 side window demister outlet. 7
passenger footwell heater outlets.
8 centre console air vents.
9 air conditioning control panel
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2
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9
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ENG_UD13665_1
Air conditionné (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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Manual air conditioning
MANuAl AIR coNDITIoNINg (1/2)
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The controls
1 Adjusting the air temperature
2 Adjusting the ventilation speed
3 Air conditioning.
4 Distribution of air in the passenger
compartment.
5 De-icing/demisting of the rear screen
and, depending on the vehicle, the
door mirrors.
6 Air recirculation.
Switching air conditioning on
or off
The air conditioning is switched on (in-
dicator light on) or off (indicator light off)
using button 3.
The air conditioning system is used
for:
– lowering the temperature inside the
passenger compartment;
– e l i m i n a t i n g c o n d e n s a t i o n m o r e
quickly.
Distribution of air in the
passenger compartment
There are five air distribution options.
Turn control 4 to choose the distribution
option.
WThe air flow is directed to the
windscreen and the front side
window demisting vents.
iThe air flow is distributed be -
tween all the air vents, the
front side window demisting vents, the
windscreen demisting vents and the
footwells.
óThe air flow is directed mainly
towards the footwells.
GThe air flow is directed towards
the dashboard vents and the
footwells.
JAll the air flow is directed to the
dashboard vents.

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ENG_UD13665_1
Air conditionné (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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Adjusting the ventilation
speed
Turn control 2 clockwise to increase the
air flow in the passenger compartment.
The passenger compartment is ven -
tilated by blown air. The blower deter -
mines how much air enters but vehicle
speed has a slight effect on this.
Switching the air
recirculation on
Press button 6: the integrated indicator
light comes on.
Under these conditions, air is taken
from the passenger compartment and
is recirculated, with no air being taken
from outside the vehicle.
Air recirculation is for:
– isolating the vehicle from the exter -
nal atmosphere (driving in polluted
areas, etc.);
– lowering the passenger compart -
ment temperature as quickly as pos-
sible. “oFF" position:
the system is deactivated: the ventila
-
tion speed for the passenger compart-
ment air is zero (vehicle stationary),
you can however still feel a slight flow
of air when the vehicle is moving.
Recommended demisting option:
Turn controls 1 , 2 and 4 to the
W
position.
This is the quickest option for de-icing
and demisting the side windows and
the windscreen.
MANuAl AIR coNDITIoNINg (2/2)
Prolonged use of air recirculation
can lead to condensation form -
ing on the side windows and wind -
screen, and discomfort due to the
use of non-renewed air in the pas -
senger compartment.
We therefore advise you to return to
normal mode (external air) as soon
as the air recirculation function is
no longer required, by pressing the
button 6 again.
The de-icing function cannot be used with the air recirculation mode, to avoid any risk of condensation forming on the wind -
screen, and automatically triggers the air conditioning and the integrat\
ed indicator light 3 to come on.
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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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4
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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ENG_UD14525_3
Air conditionné automatique (X95 - B95 - D95 - L38 - X38 - X32 - B32\
- Renault)
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AuT oMATIc clIMATE coNTRol (2/5)
Varying the ventilation speed
In automatic mode, the system uses
the most suitable amount of air to reach
and maintain the desired comfort level.
You can still adjust the ventilation speed
by pressing buttons 12 to increase or
reduce the ventilation speed.
In this case, the ventilation speed,
which is no longer controlled automat-
ically, appears in zone A on the dis -
play 13.
Some buttons have an operating
tell-tale which indicates the operat -
ing status.
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Temperature adjustment
Press one of the buttons 1 or 6 to in -
crease or reduce the temperature
on the left-hand side 1 or right-hand
side 6. Pressing button 3 for more than
2 seconds sets the passenger tempera-
ture to the driver’s temperature.
Special note: the highest and lowest
settings allow the system to produce
maximum hot or cold temperature
levels (“LO” and “HI” on display 13).
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clear View function
Press button 10 : the integrated indica -
tor light comes on.
This function quickly demists and de -
ices the windscreen, the rear screen,
the front side windows, and the door
mirrors (depending on the vehicle). The
air conditioning and rear screen de -ic -
ing functions must be activated.
Press button 9 to stop the heated rear
screen operating; the integrated indica -
tor goes out.
You can change the ventilation speed
by pressing button 12.
To exit this function, press:
– button 10 again,
– one of either button 2, 3 or 4.
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ENG_UD14525_3
Air conditionné automatique (X95 - B95 - D95 - L38 - X38 - X32 - B32\
- Renault)
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The displayed temperature values
show a comfort level.
When starting the engine, increas -
ing or decreasing the value dis -
played will not allow the com -
fort level to be reached any more
quickly. The system will always op-
timise the temperature increase or
decrease (the ventilation system
does not start instantly at maximum
speed: it gradually increases). This
may take several minutes.
Generally speaking, unless there is
a particular reason not to, the dash-
board air vents should remain open.
You are recommended to use automatic mode by selecting one of the auto-
matic programmes AuT o, SoFT or FAST.
In automatic mode (indicator light for button 3 on), all heating and air conditioning
functions are controlled by the system.
You can also change the system selection, in this case, indicator light for button 3
will go out and the changed function, which is no longer controlled by the system,
is shown on display 13.
To return to automatic mode, press one of the AuTo, SoFT or FAST programmes .
AuToMATIc clIMATE coNTRol (3/5)
Switching air conditioning on
or off
In automatic mode, the system switches
the air conditioning system on or off,
depending on the climate conditions.
Press switch 8 to switch off the air
conditioning; the integrated indicator
comes on and “AC OFF” is shown on
the display 13.
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heating and air conditioning system ...................... (current page)
air conditioning ..................................... (up to the end of the DU)
3.11
ENG_UD10101_2
Air conditionné : informations et conseils d’utilisation (X95 - B\
95 - D95 - Renault)
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Air conditioning: information and advice on use
AIR coNDITIoNINg: information and advice on use
Fuel consumption
You will normally notice an increase
in fuel consumption (especially
when driving in town) when the air
conditioning is operating.
For vehicles fitted with manual air
conditioning, switch off the system
when it is not required.
Advice for reducing
consumption and therefore
helping to preserve the
environment:
Drive with the air vents open and
the windows closed.
If the vehicle has been parked in
the sun, open the doors for a few
moments to let the hot air escape
before starting the engine.
Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Document
for your vehicle for the inspection
frequency.operating faults
As a general rule, contact your ap-
proved dealer in the event of an op-
erating fault.
– Reduction in de-icing, demist -
ing or air conditioning per -
formance. This may be caused
by the passenger compartment
filter cartridge becoming clogged.
– No cold air is being produced.
Check that the controls are set
correctly and that the fuses are
sound. Otherwise, switch off the
system.
Advice on use
In some situations, (air conditioning
off, air recirculation activated, venti-
lation speed at zero or low, etc.) you
may notice that condensation starts
to form on the windows and wind -
screen.
If there is condensation, use the
“clear View” function to remove it,
then use the air conditioning in auto-
matic mode to stop it forming again.
If the condensation does not clear,
use the FAST programme.
Do not open the refriger -
ant fluid circuit. The fluid
may damage eyes or skin.
Note
Presence of water under the ve -
hicle. After prolonged use of the air
conditioning system, it is normal for
water to be present under the vehi-
cle. This is caused by condensation.

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Index (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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AlphAbeticAl index (1/5)
A
ABS .............................................................. 1.51, 2.18 → 2.21
accessories........................................................................\
5.33
accessories socket ............................................................ 3.20
additional methods of restraint .....................1.22 → 1.24, 1.27
side protection ............................................................. 1.26
to the front seat belts ....................................... 1.22 → 1.24
to the rear seat belts ........................................ 1.22 → 1.25
adjusting your driving position ....................... 1.16 – 1.17, 1.19
advice on antipollution ........................................... 2.11 → 2.13
air bag ........................................................... 1.22 → 1.27, 1.51
activating the front passenger air bags ........................ 1.44
deactivating the front passenger air bags .................... 1.42
air conditioning ........................................................ 3.4 → 3.11
air vents ...................................................................... 3.2 – 3.3
anti-corrosion check .............................................. 6.15 → 6.20
anti-corrosion protection .................................................... 4.13
anti-lock braking system: ABS ...............................2.18 → 2.21
antipollution advice .......................................................................... 2.11
armrest: front .............................................................................. 3.18
ashtray ........................................................................\
....... 3.20
ASR (traction control) ............................................ 2.18 → 2.21
audible and visual signals .................................................. 1.74
automatic gearbox (use) ........................................ 2.38 → 2.40
automatic gearbox selector lever ...........................2.38 → 2.40
b
battery ....................................................................... 1.52, 4.12
troubleshooting ................................................. 5.28 – 5.29
battery (remote control) ..................................................... 5.30
bonnet ........................................................................\
. 4.2 – 4.3
brake fluid ........................................................................\
.... 4.9
bulbs changing .......................................................... 5.14 → 5.23c
catalytic converter
....................................................... 2.8 – 2.9
central door locking ...................................... 1.10, 1.13 → 1.15
changing a bulb ..................................................... 5.14 → 5.23
changing a wheel ...................................................... 5.9 – 5.10
changing gear ............................................... 2.10, 2.38 → 2.40
child restraint/seat ............................. 1.28 – 1.29, 1.31 → 1.44
child safety ...........1.2, 1.4, 1.8, 1.28 – 1.29, 1.31 → 1.44, 3.12
child seats .......................................... 1.28 – 1.29, 1.31 → 1.41
children ............................... 1.2, 1.11 – 1.12, 1.28 – 1.29, 1.29
children (safety) ................................................... 1.4, 1.8, 3.12
cigar lighter ........................................................................\
3.20
cleaning: inside the vehicle .............................................. 4.15 – 4.16
clock ....................................................................... 1.70 – 1.71
closing the doors ................................................... 1.11 → 1.14
control instruments ................................................ 1.50 → 1.60
controls .................................................................. 1.46 → 1.49
coolant ........................................................................\
1.54, 4.8
courtesy light ...................................... 3.15 – 3.16, 5.24 – 5.25
courtesy mirrors ................................................................. 3.16
cruise control ................................................ 1.52, 2.22 → 2.35
cruise control-speed limiter.................................... 2.22 → 2.35
customised vehicle settings .............................................. 1.69
customising the vehicle settings ....................................... 1.69
d
dashboard .............................................................. 1.46 → 1.49
daytime running lights ........................................................ 1.75
deadlocking the doors ....................................................... 1.10
dimensions ................................................................. 6.4 – 6.5
dipstick........................................................................\
......... 4.5
display ................................................................... 1.50 → 1.57
doors .............................................................. 1.11 – 1.12, 1.15
doors/tailgate ................................................. 1.10 – 1.12, 1.15
driver’s position ..................................................... 1.46 → 1.53