child restraint RENAULT FLUENCE 2012 1.G Owners Manual

1.1
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Sommaire 1 (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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Section 1: Getting to know your vehicle
Key, radio frequency remote control: general information, use, deadlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2
RENAULT cards: general information, use, deadlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.11
Automatic locking of opening elements when driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.15
Headrests - Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.16
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.19
Additional methods of restraint: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.22
to the front seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.22
to the rear seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.25
side protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.26
Child safety: general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.28
choosing a child seat mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.31
fitting a child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.33
deactivating, activating the front passenger airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.42
Steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.45
Power-assisted steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.45
Driving position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.46
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.50
Instrument panel: displays and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.54
on-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.58
vehicle settings customisation menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.69
Clock and exterior temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70
Rear-view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.72
Audible and visual signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.74
Exterior lighting and signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75
Headlight beam adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.78
Windscreen washers and wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.79
Fuel tank (filling with fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.82

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Ceintures de sécurité (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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Rear seat belt guideSeat belt guide 7 can be used to obtain
a better seat belt position.
sEAT BELTs (3/3)
The following information applies to the vehicle’s front and rear seat belts.
– No modification may be made to the component parts of the originally
fitted restraint system: belts, seats and their mountings. For special op-
erations (e.g. fitting child seats), contact an authorised dealer.
– Do not use devices which allow any slack in the belts (e.g. clothes
pegs, clips, etc.): a seat belt which is worn too loosely may cause injury in the
event of an accident.
– Never wear the shoulder strap under your arm or behind your back.
– Never use the same belt for more than one person and never hold a baby or
child on your lap with your seat belt around them.
– The belt should never be twisted.
– Following an accident, have the seat belts checked and replaced if necessary.
Always replace your seat belts as soon as they show any signs of wear.
– When putting back the rear bench seat, take care that the seat belts are cor-
rectly positioned so that they can be used properly.
– Make sure that the buckle is inserted into the appropriate catch.
– Make sure the seat belt catch is properly positioned (it should not be hidden
away, crushed or flattened by people or objects).
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Dispositifs complémentaires aux ceintures avant (L38 - X38 - Renault\
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METhODs OF REsTRAINT IN ADDITION TO ThE FRONT sEAT BELTs (3/3)
Warnings concerning the driver’s air bag
– Do not modify the steering wheel or the steering wheel boss.
– Do not cover the steering wheel boss under any circumstances.
– Do not attach any objects (badge, logo, clock, telephone holder, etc.) to the steering wheel boss.
– The steering wheel must not be removed (except by qualified personnel from our Network).
– When driving, do not sit too close to the steering wheel. Sit with your arms slightly bent (see the information on “Adjusting
your driving position” in Section 1). This will allow sufficient space for the air bag to deploy correctly and be fully effective.
Warnings concerning the passenger air bag
– Do not attach or glue any objects (badge, logo, clock, telephone holder, etc.) to the dashboard on or near the air bag.
– Do not place anything between the dashboard and the passenger (pet, umbrella, walking stick, parcels, etc.).
– The passenger must not put his or her feet on the dashboard or seat as there is a risk that serious injuries may occur. In
general, parts of the body should be kept away from the dashboard (knee\
s, hands, head, etc.).
– The devices in addition to the front passenger seat belt should be reactivated as soon as a child seat is removed, to ensure
the protection of the passenger in the event of an impact.
A REAR-FACINg ChILD sEAT MUsT NOT BE FITTED TO ThE FRONT p AssENgER sEAT UNLEss
ThE ADDITIONAL REsTRAINT sYsTEMs, I.E. ThE p AssENgER AIR BAg, ARE DEACTIVATED.
(refer to Section 1 “Child safety: deactivating/activating the front\
passenger air bag”)
All of the warnings below are given so that the air bag is not obstructed in any way when it is inflated and also to prevent
the risk of serious injuries caused by items which may be dislodged when\
the air bag inflates.

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child seats ............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
transporting children ............................. (up to the end of the DU)
children ................................................. (up to the end of the DU)
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S curit enfants : g n ralit s (X35 - L35 - X45 - H45 - X65 - X81 \
- X85 - X83 - B95 - D95 - K95 - J95 - R95 - L38 - X38 - X32 - Renault)
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Child safety: general information
ChILD sAFETY : general information (1/2)
Carrying children
Children, and adults, must be correctly
seated and strapped in for all journeys.
The children being carried in your vehi-
cle are your responsibility.
A child is not a miniature adult. Children
are at risk of specific injuries as their
muscles and bones have not yet fin -
ished growing. The seat belt alone
would not provide suitable protection.
Use an approved child seat and ensure
you use it correctly.
A collision at 30 mph
(50 km/h) is the same as fall-
ing a distance of 10 metres.
Transporting a child without
a restraint is the equivalent of allow-
ing him or her to play on a fourth -
floor balcony without railings.
Never travel with a child held in your
arms. In the event of an accident,
you will not be able to keep hold of
the child, even if you yourself are
wearing a seat belt.
If your vehicle has been involved in
a road accident, replace the child
seat and have the seat belts and
ISOFIX anchorage points checked.
To prevent the doors being
opened, use the “Child
safety” device (refer to the
information on “Opening
and closing the doors” in Section 1).
D r i v e r ’s r e s p o n s i b i l i t y
when parking or stopping
the vehicle
Never leave an animal,
child or adult who is not self-suffi -
cient alone on your vehicle, even for
a short time.
They may pose a risk to themselves
or to others by starting the engine,
activating equipment such as the
electric windows or by locking the
doors.
Also, in hot and/or sunny weather,
please remember that the tempera-
ture inside the passenger compart-
ment increases very quickly.
RI sK OF DEAT h OR sERIOU s
INJURY.

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child restraint/seat ................................ (up to the end of the DU)
child seats ............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
transporting children ............................. (up to the end of the DU)
children ................................................. (up to the end of the DU)
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S curit enfants : g n ralit s (X35 - L35 - X45 - H45 - X65 - X81 \
- X85 - X83 - B95 - D95 - K95 - J95 - R95 - L38 - X38 - X32 - Renault)
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ChILD sAFETY : general information (2/2)
Using a child seat
The level of protection offered by the
child seat depends on its ability to re -
strain your child and on its installation.
Incorrect installation compromises the
protection it offers the child in the event
of harsh braking or an impact.
Before purchasing a child seat, check
that it complies with the regulations for
the country you are in and that it can
be fitted in your vehicle. Consult an ap-
proved dealer to find out which seats
are recommended for your vehicle.
Before fitting a child seat, read the
manual and respect its instructions. If
you experience any difficulties during
installation, contact the manufacturer
of the equipment. Keep the instructions
with the seat.Set a good example by always fas-
tening your seat belt and teaching
your child:
– to strap themselves in correctly;
– to always get in and out of the car
at the kerb, away from busy traf-
fic.
Do not use a second-hand child
seat or one without an instruction
manual.
Check that there are no objects in
the vicinity of the child seat which
could impede its operation.
Never leave a child unat -
tended in the vehicle.
Check that your child is
always strapped in and that
the belt or safety harness used is
correctly set and adjusted. Avoid
wearing bulky clothing which could
cause the belts to slacken.
Never let your child put their head or
arms out of the window.
Check that the child is in the correct
position for the entire journey, espe-
cially if asleep.

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child safety ............................................ (up to the end of the DU)
child seats ............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
transporting children ............................. (up to the end of the DU)
towing rings .......................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Sécurité enfants : choix de la fixation du siège enfant (L38 -\
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choosing a child seat mounting
ChILD sAFETY : choosing a child/baby seat mounting (1/2)
There are two ways of attaching child
seats: via the seat belt or using the
ISOFIX system.
Attachment via the seat belt
The seat belt must be adjusted to
ensure that it is effective in the event of
harsh braking or an impact.
Ensure that the strap paths indicated
by the child seat manufacturer are re-
spected.
Always check that the seat belt is cor-
rectly fastened by pulling it up, then
pulling it out fully whilst pressing on the
child seat.
Check that the seat is correctly held by
moving it from side to side and back
to front: the seat should remain firmly
fixed.
Check that the child seat has not been
installed at an angle and that it is not
resting against a window. Attachment using the IsOFIX
system
Authorised ISOFIX child seats are ap
-
proved in accordance with regulation
ECE-R44 in one of the three following
scenarios:
– ISOFIX universal 3-point forwardfac-
ing seat
– ISOFIX semi-universal 2-point seat
– specific
For the latter two, check that your child
seat can be installed by consulting the
list of compatible vehicles.
Attach the child seat with the ISOFIX
locks, if these are provided. The ISOFIX
system allows quick, easy, safe fitting.
The ISOFIX system consists of 2 rings
and, in some cases, a third ring.
Before using an ISOFIX
child seat that you pur -
chased for another vehicle,
check that its installation is
authorised. Consult the list of ve -
hicles which can be fitted with the
seat from the equipment manufac -
turer.
No modifications may be
made to the component
parts of the restraint system
(ISOFIX seat belts, seats
and their mountings) originally fitted.
The seat belt must never
be twisted or the tension
relieved. Never pass the
shoulder strap under the
arm or behind the back.
Check that the seat belt has not
been damaged by sharp edges.
If the seat belt does not operate nor-
mally, it will not protect the child.
Consult an approved dealer. Do not
use this seat until the seat belt has
been repaired.
Do not use the child seat
if it may unfasten the seat
belt restraining it: the base
of the seat must not rest on
the buckle and/or catch of the seat
belt.

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child restraint/seat ................................ (up to the end of the DU)
child restraint/seat ................................ (up to the end of the DU)
child safety ............................................ (up to the end of the DU)
child seats ............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
transporting children ............................. (up to the end of the DU)
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Sécurité enfants : installation du siège enfant (L38 - X38 - R\
enault)
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Some seats are not suitable for fitting
child seats. The diagram on the follow -
ing page shows you how to attach a
child seat.
The types of child seats indicated may
not be available. Before using a differ-
ent child seat, check with the manufac-
turer that it can be fitted.
fitting a child seat
ChILD sAFETY : Fitting a child seat (1/9)
In the rear side seat
A carrycot can be installed across the
vehicle and will take up at least two
seats. Position the child with his or her
feet nearest the door.
Move the front seat as far forward as
possible to install a rear-facing child
seat, then move back the seat in front
as far as it will go, although without al-
lowing it to come into contact with the
child seat.
For the safety of the child in the for -
ward-facing seat, do not move the seat
in front back past the middle of the
runner, do not tilt the seatback too far
(maximum of 25°) and raise the seat as
much as possible.
Check that the forward-facing child seat
is resting against the back of the vehi-
cle seat and that the headrest of the ve-
hicle is not obstructing its use.
In the front seat
The laws concerning children travel
-
ling in the front passenger seat differ in
every country. Consult the legislation in
force and follow the indications on the
diagram on the following page.
Before fitting a child seat in this seat (if
authorised):
– lower the seat belt as far as possible;
– move the seat as far back as possi-
ble;
– gently tilt the seatback away from
vertical (approximately 25°);
– on equipped vehicles, raise the seat
base as far as possible.
Do not change these settings after the
child seat is installed.
R I sK O F D E AT h O R
s ERIOU s INJURY: before
fitting a rear-facing child
seat to this seat, check
that the air bag has been deacti -
vated (refer to the information on
“Child safety: deactivating/activat -
ing the front passenger air bag” in
Section 1).
Fit the child seat in a rear
seat wherever possible.
Check that when installing
the child seat in the vehicle
it is not at risk of coming loose from
its base.
If you have to remove the headrest,
check that it is correctly stored so
that it does not come loose under
harsh braking or impact.
Always attach the child seat to the
vehicle even if it is not in use so that
it does not come loose under harsh
braking or impact.
Ensure that the child seat
or the child’s feet do not
prevent the front seat from
locking correctly. Refer to
the information on the “Front seat”
in Section 1.

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child safety ............................................ (up to the end of the DU)
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transporting children ............................. (up to the end of the DU)
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Sécurité enfants : désactivation/activation airbag passager ava\
nt (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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deactivating/activating the front passenger air bag
2
Deactivating the front
passenger air bags
(on equipped vehicles)
You must deactivate certain devices
in addition to the front passenger seat
belt before fitting a child seat in the front
passenger seat. To deactivate the air bags: with the
vehicle stationary
, push and turn
lock 1 to the OFF position.
With the ignition on, it is essential to
check that warning light 2
¹ is lit
on the central display and, depend -
ing on the vehicle, that the message
“Passenger airbag off” is displayed.
This light remains permanently lit to
let you know that you can fit a child
seat.
ChILD sAFETY : deactivating/activating the front passenger air bag (1/3)
1
The passenger air bag must
only be deactivated or acti-
vated with the ignition off.
If it is interfered with when
the vehicle is being driven, indicator
lights
å and © will come
on.
Switch the ignition off then on again
to reset the air bag in accordance
with the lock.

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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