brake RENAULT FLUENCE 2012 1.G Owners Manual

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ENG_UD13633_1
Poste de conduite direction à gauche (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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DRIVINg pOsITION: LEFT -hAND DRIVE (2/2)
The equipment fitted, described below, DEpENDs ON ThE VERsION AND COUNTRY.
1 Side air vent.
2 Side window demister outlet.
3 Stalk for:
– direction indicator lights,
– exterior lights,
– front fog lights,
– rear fog light.
4 Instrument panel.
5 Driver’s air bag and horn location.
6 – Stalk for windscreen and rear
screen wash/wipe,
–
Trip computer information readout
control and vehicle settings customi-
sation menu.
7 – Display (depending on the vehi -
cle) for time, temperature, radio
information, navigation system in-
formation, etc.
– Driver and front passenger seat
belt unfastened and passenger
air bag deactivated warning lights 8
Centre air vents.
9 Location for passenger air bag.
10 Side window demister outlet.
11 Side air vent.
12 Glove box.
13 Heating and ventilation controls.
14 L o c a t i o n f o r r a d i o , n a v i g a t i o n
system, etc.
15 Cigar lighter.
16 Accessories socket.
17 Cup holder
18 Cruise control/speed limiter control.
19 Manual parking brake control.
20 Gear lever. 21
E n g i n e s t a r t / s t o p c o n t r o l a n d
RENAULT card reader.
22 Central door locking/unlocking con -
trols and hazard warning lights
switch.
23 Key ignition switch
24 Cruise control/speed limiter controls
25 Control for adjusting steering wheel
height and reach.
26 Bonnet release.
27 Controls for:
– headlight beam height remote ad-
justment;
– lighting rheostat for control instru-
ments;
– activation/deactivation of the trac-
tion control.
– activation/deactivation of the
parking distance control system.

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ENG_UD13634_1
Poste de conduite direction à droite (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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DRIVINg pOsITION: RIghT -hAND DRIVE (2/2)
The equipment fitted, described below, DEpENDs ON ThE VERsION AND COUNTRY.
1 Side air vent.
2 Side window demister outlet.
3 Location for passenger air bag.
4 – Display (depending on the vehi -
cle) for time, temperature, radio
information, navigation system in-
formation, etc.
– Driver and front passenger seat
belt unfastened and passenger
air bag deactivated warning lights
5 Centre air vents.
6 Stalk for:
– direction indicator lights,
– exterior lights,
– front fog lights,
– rear fog light.
7 Location for driver ’s air bag and
horn.
8 Instrument panel.
9 – Steering column stalk for wind -
screen and rear screen wash/
wipe,
–
Trip computer information readout
control and vehicle settings customi-
sation menu.
10 Side window demister outlet.
11 Side air vent.
12 Controls for:
– headlight beam height remote ad-
justment;
– lighting rheostat for control instru-
ments;
– activation/deactivation of the trac-
tion control.
– activation/deactivation of the
parking distance control system.
13 Key ignition switch.
14 Cruise control/speed limiter con -
trols. 15
Control for adjusting steering wheel
height and reach.
16 Central door locking/unlocking con -
trols and hazard warning lights
switch.
17 Cigar lighter.
18 Cup holder
19 Cruise control/speed limiter main
control.
20 Electronic parking brake control.
21 Gear lever.
22 Accessories socket.
23 E n g i n e s t a r t / s t o p c o n t r o l a n d
RENAULT card reader.
24 L o c a t i o n f o r r a d i o , n a v i g a t i o n
system, etc.
25 Heating and ventilation controls.
26 Glove box.
27 Bonnet release.

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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Témoins lumineux (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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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.
A

ABS ....................................................................... (current page)
air bag .................................................................... (current page)
variable power-assisted steering ........................... (current page)
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ENG_UD27258_6
Témoins lumineux (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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W ARNINg LIghTs (2/4)
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.
The presence and operation of the warning lights DEpEND ON ThE EQUIpMENT AND COUNTRY.

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Ordinateur de bord : messages d’information (L38 - X38 - X32 - B32 -\
Renault)
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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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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.36
Automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.38

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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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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