light RENAULT FLUENCE Z.E. 2012 Owner's Guide

menu for customising the vehicle settings
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customising the vehicle settings ........... (up to the end of the DU)
customised vehicle settings .................. (up to the end of the DU)
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Menu de personnalisation des réglages du véhicule (L38 - X38 - Re\
nault)
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Vehicle settings customisation menu.
vehicle SettiNgS cUSt OmiSAtiON meNU
Adjusting the settingsPress button 2 or 3 to select a function
to change:
a) Auto door locking while driving ;
b) Auto dipped-beam headlights ;
c) Rear parking sensor ;
d) Parking sensor volume ;
e) LANGUAGE.
= function activated
< function deactivated
On equipped vehicles, this function,
which is integrated in the trip compu
-
ter 1, allows you to activate/deactivate
some of the vehicle’s functions.
Accessing the settings
customisation menu
With the vehicle stopped, press
button 2 or 3 several times until the
message “ Settings menu: press and
hold ” is shown on display 1 . Press
either button 2 or 3 for longer than 2
seconds to enter the menu.
Once a line has been selected, keep
pressing button 2 or 3 to change the
function: If you select either “ Parking
sensor volume ” or “LANGUAGE ”, you
will have to make a further selection
(sound volume of the parking distance
control or instrument panel language).
In this case, make your selection and
confirm it by holding either button 2
or 3, the value selected is shown by a
~ in front of the line.
To exit the menu, select “ EXIT” or
“BACK” then confirm by keeping either
button 2 or 3 pressed. It may be nec -
essary to carry out this operation more
than once.
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3
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The vehicle settings personalisation
menu cannot be used when driving.
The display automatically switches
back to trip computer mode.

rear view mirrors ................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Rétroviseurs (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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Rear-view mirrors
reAr-vieW mirrOrS
Door mirrors
Adjustment
Select the door mirror using switch 2 ,
then use button 1 to adjust it to the de-
sired position.
heated door mirrors
(depending on the vehicle)
Mirror de-icing is carried out at the
same time as rear screen de-icing.
The driver ’s door mirror
may have two clearly de -
fined zones. Zone B shows
what can normally be seen
in an ordinary rear-view mirror.
Zone A increases rear side visibility.
the objects in zone A look much
further away than they really are.
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3
interior rear view mirror
Its position can be adjusted.
rear view mirror with lever 3
For night driving, to avoid being dazzled
by the headlights of the car behind you,
flip the small lever 3 located behind the
rear view mirror.
rear view mirror without lever 3
The rear view mirror darkens automati-
cally at night if you are being followed
by a vehicle with its lights on.

warning buzzer ..................................... (up to the end of the DU)
headlight flashers ................................. (up to the end of the DU)
indicators .............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
lights: hazard warning ............................... (up to the end of the DU)
lights: direction indicators .......................... (up to the end of the DU)
indicators: direction indicators .......................... (up to the end of the DU)
hazard warning lights signal ................. (up to the end of the DU)
hazard warning lights signal ................. (up to the end of the DU)
horn ...................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
horn: flash ................................................................. (current page)
horn: sounding the horn ............................................ (current page)
horn ....................................................................... (current page)
audible and visual signals .....................(up to the end of the DU)
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Avertisseurs sonore et lumineux (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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Audible and visual signals
AUDiBle AND viSUAl SigNAlS
horn
Press on the sides of the steering wheel
boss A.
headlight flasher
Pull stalk 1 towards you to flash the
headlights.
éhazard warning lights
Press switch 2 . This switch il -
luminates all four direction indicators
and the side-mounted indicator lights
simultaneously. It must only be used in
an emergency to warn drivers of other
vehicles that you have had to stop in
an area where stopping is prohibited or
unexpected or that you are obliged to
drive under special conditions.
Depending on the vehicle, the hazard
warning lights may come on automati -
cally under heavy deceleration. You can
switch them off by pressing switch 2.
Direction indicators
Move stalk 1 parallel to the steering
wheel and in the direction you are going
to turn it.
When driving on the motorway, the
steering wheel is not often turned
enough to return the stalk automatically
to 0. There is an intermediate position
in which the switch may be held when
changing lanes.
When the stalk is released, it automati-
cally returns to 0.
A
2
1
0

lighting:exterior ............................................ (up to the end of the DU)
instrument panel .................................................... (current page)
lights: side lights ......................................................... (current page)
lights: dipped beam headlights ................................... (current page)
hazard warning lights signal .................................. (current page)
signals and lights .................................. (up to the end of the DU)
lighting: instrument panel .............................................. (current page)
daytime running lights ............................................ (current page)
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Éclairages et signalisations extérieurs (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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ámain beam headlights

With the dipped beam headlights lit,
pull stalk 1 towards you. This indicator
light on the instrument panel comes on.
To return to the dipped headlight posi-
tion, pull the stalk 1 towards you again.
Exterior lighting and signals
Before driving at night:
check the electrical equip -
ment is operating correctly
and adjust your headlights
(if your vehicle is not carrying its
normal load). As a general precau -
tion, check that the lights are not
obscured (by dirt, mud, snow or ob-
jects being transported).
eXteriOr lightiNg AND SigNAlS (1/3)
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uSide lights
Turn the ring 2 until the symbol
is opposite mark 3.
kDipped beam
headlights

manual operation
Turn the ring 2 until the symbol is oppo -
site mark 3 . This indicator light on the
instrument panel comes on.
Automatic operation
Turn ring 2 until the AUTO symbol is op-
posite mark 3: with the engine running,
the dipped beam headlights switch on
or off automatically depending on the
brightness of the light outside, without
any action on stalk 1.
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lights:main beam headlights ...................................... (current page)
warning buzzer ...................................................... (current page)
see-me-home lighting ............................................ (current page)
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Éclairages et signalisations extérieurs (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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eXteriOr lightiNg AND SigNAlS (2/3)
Switching off the lights
There are two possibilities:
– manually, move ring 2 to position 0;
– the lights will go out automatically
when the engine is switched off, the
driver’s door is opened or the vehicle
is locked. In this case, the next time
the engine is started the lights will be
switched back on according to the
position of the ring 2.
NB: if the fog lights are lit, the lights are
not switched off automatically.
“See-me-home lighting”
function
Depending on the vehicle, this func -
tion allows you to briefly switch on the
dipped beam headlights (to provide
light when opening a gate, etc.).
With the engine and lights off and
ring 2 in the 0 position, pull stalk 1 to-
wards you: the dipped beam head -
lights light up for approximately thirty
seconds. To increase this duration,
you may pull the stalk up to four times
(total time restricted to two minutes).
Depending on the vehicle, the message
“See-me-home _ _ _” accompanied by
the lighting time is displayed on the in-
strument panel to confirm the action.
To switch off the lights before they go
out automatically, turn ring 2 to any po-
sition, then return it to position 0.
lights-on reminder buzzer
If the lights are on after the engine is
switched off, a warning beep sounds
when the driver ’s door is opened to
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lights:fog lights .......................................................... (current page)
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Éclairages et signalisations extérieurs (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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eXteriOr lightiNg AND SigNAlS (3/3)
When driving in fog or snow, or
when transporting objects which are
higher than the roof, the headlights
do not come on automatically.
The driver remains in full control of
switching on the fog lights: the indi-
cator lights on the instrument panel
inform you whether the fog lights
are lit (indicator light on) or not (indi-
cator light off).
frear fog light
Turn centre ring 4 on the stalk
until the symbol faces mark 5, then re-
lease it.
Operation of the fog lights depends on
the exterior lighting selected, and an in-
dicator light will light up on the instru -
ment panel.
To avoid inconveniencing other road
users, remember to switch off the rear
fog light when it is no longer needed.
t urning off the fog lights
Turn ring 4 again until mark 5 is oppo-
site the symbol for the fog light you wish
to switch off. The corresponding indi -
cator light goes out on the instrument
panel.
The front and rear fog lights switch off
when the exterior lights are switched
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gFront fog lights
Turn centre ring 4 on the
stalk 1 until the symbol faces mark 5 ,
then release it.
Operation of the fog lights depends on
the exterior lighting position selected,
and an indicator light will light up on the
instrument panel.

electric beam height adjustment ........... (up to the end of the DU)
see-me-home lighting ........................... (up to the end of the DU)
lights: adjusting ......................................... (up to the end of the DU)
lights adjustment ...................................... (up to the end of the DU)
signals and lights .................................. (up to the end of the DU)
headlight beam adjustment .................. (up to the end of the DU)
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Réglage électrique de la hauteur des faisceaux (L38 - X38 - Renau\
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Adjusting the headlight beam height
On vehicles fitted with this function,
control A allows you to adjust the height
of the beams according to the load.
Turn control A downwards to lower the
headlights and upwards to raise them.
For vehicles not fitted with control A ,
adjustment is automatic.
electricAl ADJUStmeNt OF the DiPPeD BeAm heADlightS
A
For manual setting
examples of positions for adjusting control A according to the load.
Driver alone or with front
passenger 0
Driver with one front passenger
and one rear passenger 0
Driver with one front passenger
and two or three rear
passengers 1
Driver with one front passenger,
three rear passengers and
luggage 3

headlight washer ................................................... (current page)
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Essuie-vitre / lave-vitre avant (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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Windscreen washer
With the ignition on , pull stalk 1 then
release.
A brief pull will trigger a single sweep
of the wipers, in addition to the wind -
screen washer.
A longer pull will trigger three sweeps
of the wipers followed, a few seconds
later, by a fourth, in addition to the wind -
screen washer.
WiNDScreeN WASh/WiPe (2/2)
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In freezing or snowy weather, ensure
they are not stuck to the windscreen
(including the central area located
behind the interior rear-view mirror)
and the rear screen before starting
the wipers (risk of motor overheat -
ing).
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A
When working in the engine
compartment, ensure that
the windscreen wiper stalk
is in position A (off).
Risk of injury.
Before any action on the
windscreen (washing the
vehicle, de-icing, cleaning
the windscreen, etc.) return
stalk 1 to position A (off).
Risk of injury and/or damage.

starting .................................................. (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)
starting the engine ................................ (up to the end of the DU)
stopping the engine .............................. (up to the end of the DU)
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Démarrage (L38 électrique - Renault)
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Starting, stopping the engine
Start position D
Starting the engine
– Move the gear lever to position P
only ;
– turn the key to position D and re -
lease it.
Warning light
Ṑ may flash on the in -
strument panel, along with a beep. As
soon as light
Ṑ stops flashing and
the beep stops, the vehicle is ready to
drive.
“Stop and steering lock”
position St
To unlock: turn the key and the steering
wheel slightly.
To lock: remove the key and turn the
steering wheel until the steering column
locks.
“Accessories” position AWhen the ignition is switched off, any
accessories (radio, etc.) will continue to
function.
“On” position MThe ignition is switched on:
St Arting, St OPPing the engine
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.
The vehicle can only be started if
the charging cord is unplugged from
the vehicle.
The vehicle can only be started if
the selection lever is at P. Please
see the information on “Gear con -
trol” in Section 2.
Stopping the engine
Bring the key to “Stop” position.
Warning light
Ṑ goes out.

changing gear ....................................... (up to the end of the DU)
driving ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
reverse gear selecting .......................................... (up to the end of the DU)
speed control ........................................ (up to the end of the DU)
gear lever .............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
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Boîte de vitesse (L38 électrique - Renault)
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Driving
Put lever 1 in position D.
The vehicle moves forward once you
release the brake pedal (without press-
ing on the accelerator pedal).
While driving, press the accelerator
pedal to achieve the desired speed.
reverse
Put lever 1 in position r.
The reversing lights will come on as
soon as reverse gear is selected (with
the ignition on).
Gear control
geAr cOntrOl (1/2)
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2
1
4
5
6
7
8
Operates similar to an automatic gear-
box.
Selector lever 1
The display 3 on the instrument panel
indicates the gear lever position.
4: P: park
5: r: reverse gear
6 : n : neutral
7 : D : forward
8 : display of gear lever position
Operation
With your foot on the brake pedal, the
selection lever 1 in P, switch on the ig-
nition.
Start the motor.
To move out of position P, you must de-
press the brake pedal before pressing
unlocking button 2.
With the foot on the brake pedal (warn-
ing light
c on the display 3 goes out),
move the lever out of position P.
Only engage D or r when the vehi -
cle is stopped, with your foot on the
brake and the accelerator pedal re -
leased.
The vehicle can only start of the
gear selector is in position P.
The vehicle can only be started if
the charging cord is unplugged from
the vehicle.