starter RENAULT FLUENCE 2012 1.G Owners Manual

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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\
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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)

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OPeratIng F aults (2/8)
the starter is activated POssIBle causesactIOn requIreD
There is no response, the warning lights
fail to light up and the starter does not
turn. Discharged battery.
Connect another battery to the faulty bat-
tery.
Battery unserviceable. Replace battery.
Warning lights go dim and starter turns
very slowly. Battery terminals not tight,
battery terminals corroded.Retighten, reconnect or clean them if
they are oxidised.
Battery discharged or unserviceable. Connect another battery to the faulty bat-
tery. Refer to the paragraph “Battery:
troubleshooting” in section 5 or replace
the battery if necessary.
Do not push the vehicle if the steering
column is locked.

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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).