RENAULT FLUENCE Z.E. 2012 Repair Manual
Manufacturer: RENAULT, Model Year: 2012, Model line: FLUENCE Z.E., Model: RENAULT FLUENCE Z.E. 2012Pages: 195, PDF Size: 5.23 MB
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e l e c t r o t e c h n i c a l   s y s t e m 
warning light
When the blue warning light comes on, 
this means that the traction battery tem-
perature is too low.
When  the  orange  warning  light  comes 
on,  this  means  the  traction  battery  or 
the  motor  temperature  is  too  high.  Opt 
for a calmer driving style.
if either of these warning lights come 
on, this may lead to reduced vehicle 
performance.
l ow  traction  battery  level 
warning light
This  comes  on  when  the  traction  bat -
tery  charge  level  has  reached  the  re -
serve  threshold.  Please  see  the  infor -
mation  on  “Displays  and  indicators”  in 
Section 1.
W ArNiNg lightS (3/3)
el e c t r o t e c h n i c a l   s y s t e m 
warning light
If  it  lights  up  while  driving,  this  means 
there  is  an  electrotechnical  fault  in  the 
“400  Volt”  electrical  circuit.  Please  see 
an  authorised  dealer  as  soon  as  pos -
sible.
ùelectronic  Stability  Program 
and  traction  control  system 
warning light
There are several reasons for the warn-
ing  light  coming  on:  please  refer  to  the 
information  on  “Driver  correction  de -
vices and aids” in Section 2.
xAnti-lock  braking  warning 
light
This  lights  up  when  the  ignition  is 
switched  on  and  goes  out  after  a  few 
seconds.
If it does not go out after the ignition is 
switched  on,  or  lights  up  when  driving, 
there  is  a  fault  with  the  ABS.  Braking 
will then be as normal, without the ABS. 
Contact an approved Dealer as soon as 
possible. the presence and operation of the warning lights DePeND ON the eqUiPmeNt AND cOUNtr Y.
A  
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display .................................................. (up to the end of the DU)
indicators: instrument panel  ............................. (up to the end of the DU)
instrument panel  ................................... (up to the end of the DU)
control instruments  ............................... (up to the end of the DU)
energy consumption  ............................. (up to the end of the DU)
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Displays and indicators
DiSPlAYS  AND iNDicA tOrS (1/2)
charge level 2
The gauge indicates the level of energy 
remaining.
reserve level  1
This  indicates  that  the  battery  is  at  ap-
proximately  12%  charge.  Warning  light 
Ṏ comes on, along with a beep.
To optimise your range, please see the 
information  on  “Recommendations: 
saving energy” in Section 2. imminent immobilisation level 
3
This indicates that the battery is at less 
than  6%  charge.  A  beep  is  repeated 
every  20  seconds  and  warning  light 
Ṏ  flashes.  The  message  “Limited 
performance” is displayed on the instru-
ment panel.
Motor  performance  gradually  de -
creases  until  the  vehicle  comes  to  a 
stop.
Please see the information on “Towing: 
in  the  event  of  energy  loss”  in  Section 
5.
the presence and operation of the display and indicators DePeNDS ON 
the level  OF eqUiPmeNt AND  the cOUNtr Y.
Speedometer 4
Vehicle  speed  is  limited  to  approxi -
mately 80 mph (135 km/h).
4
3
1
2  
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DiSPlAYS  AND iNDicA tOrS (2/2)
multifunction display  5
Please  refer  to  the  information  on  the 
“Trip  computer:  general  information”  in 
Section 1.
the presence and operation of the display and indicators DePeNDS ON  the level  OF eqUiPmeNt AND  the cOUNtr Y.
charge meter  6
Please  refer  to  the  information  on  the 
“Charge meter” in Section 2.
“energy recovery” usage zone A
The  needle  tells  you  that  the  vehicle  is 
generating energy and the traction bat-
tery  is  being  recharged  (under  braking 
or going downhill).
Ac
B
6
5Position B “neutral”
The  needle  tells  you  that  you  are  at  nil 
consumption (the vehicle is at a stand-
still without consuming energy).
“consumption” usage range  C
The  needle  tells  you  the  energy  con -
sumption (vehicle moving on a flat sur-
face, for example).
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trip computer and warning system........(up to the end of the DU)
control instruments  ............................... (up to the end of the DU)
indicators: instrument panel  ............................. (up to the end of the DU)
instrument panel  ................................... (up to the end of the DU)
warning lights ........................................ (up to the end of the DU)
instrument panel messages ..................(up to the end of the DU)
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Trip computer
triP cOmPUter: general information  (1/2)
t rip computer 1
Depending on the vehicle, this includes 
the following functions:
–  distance travelled;
–  journey parameters;
–  information messages;
–  operating  fault  messages  (con -
nected to the warning light 
©);
–  warning messages (connected to the 
® warning light);
–  vehicle settings customisation menu.
All these functions are described on the 
following pages.
Display selection keys 2 
and 3
Scroll through the following information 
upwards  (key  2)  or  downwards  (key  3) 
by  pressing  briefly  and  successively 
(the  display  depends  on  the  vehicle 
equipment and country).
a)   total  mileage  and  trip  mileage  re -
corder;
b)  journey parameters:
–    total  energy  consumption  since 
the last reset;
–    average energy consumption;
–    current energy consumption;
–    total  energy  consumption  since 
the vehicle first entered into serv-
ice;
–  estimated range;
–  distance travelled;
–  average speed.
c)  mileage before service;
e)  vehicle settings customisation menu;
f)  trip log, operating faults and informa-
tion message readout.
3
2
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triP cOmPUter: general information  (2/2)
t rip mileage resetting
With “trip mileage recorder” selected on 
the display, press button  2 or 3 until the 
mileage recorder resets to zero.
resetting the journey 
parameters (reset button)
with  the  display  showing  one  of  the 
journey parameters, press button  2 or 3 
until the display is reset.
reading energy consumption 
values
Some  vehicle  equipment  items  con -
sume  energy:  the  energy  consumed 
by the vehicle may therefore differ from 
the  energy  consumed  on  the  electric 
counter.
interpreting some of the 
values displayed after 
resetting
The  values  showing  average  energy 
consumption  and  average  speed  will 
become  more  stable  and  reliable  the 
further you have travelled since the last 
time the Reset button was pressed.
Automatic resetting of the 
journey parameters
Resetting  occurs  automatically  when 
the  maximum  value  of  any  of  the  pa -
rameters is exceeded.
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instrument panel messages..................(up to the end of the DU)
trip computer and warning system ........(up to the end of the DU)
instrument panel  ................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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triP cOmPUter AND WArNiNg SYStem: journey parameters  (1/4)
examples of selectionsinterpreting the display selected
a) total mileage and trip mileage recorder.
101778 km
    112.4 km
Consumption
b)  Journey parameters.
energy consumed since the last reset.
20 kWh
Average
Average energy consumption since the last reset.
The value is displayed after having travelled at least 400 metres since 
the last reset. 
18,5 kWh/100km
current energy consumption.
the display of information shown below DePeNDS ON the vehicle eqUiPmeNt AND cOUNtr
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Jaune NoirNoir texte
triP cOmPUter AND WArNiNg SYStem: journey parameters  (2/4)
examples of selectionsinterpreting the display selected
Range
estimated range with remaining energy.
Value estimated based on average energy usage over the last 125 miles 
(200 km).
118 km
Distance
Distance travelled  since the last reset.
522 km
Average
Average speed since the last reset.
The value is displayed after driving 400 metres.
48 km/h
Consumption
t otal energy usage since vehicle first entered service.
487 kWh
the display of information shown below DePeNDS ON the vehicle eqUiPmeNt AND cOUNtr
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triP cOmPUter AND WArNiNg SYStem: journey parameters  (3/4)
examples of selectionsinterpreting the display selected
Service due in
c)  Service interval.
Distance  remaining  until  the  next  service  (displayed  in  miles/kilome -
tres), then when the service nears, several scenarios are possible:
–    distance/time  remaining  less  than  900  miles  (1,500  km)  or one 
month: the message “Service due in” is displayed accompanied by 
the nearest term (distance or time);
–    distance/time remaining  0 km/miles or service date reached: the 
message “Service vehicle” is displayed accompanied by the 
© 
warning light.
The vehicle requires a service as soon as possible.
1936 km
resetting the display after the service in accordance with the maintenanc\
e schedule.
The service interval must only be reset after a service which complies with the recommendations in the maintenance schedule.
Special note: To reset the service interval, press and hold one of the display reset buttons for approximately 10 seconds until 
the display shows the mileage permanently.
the display of information shown below DePeNDS ON the vehicle eqUiPmeNt AND cOUNtr
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triP cOmPUter AND WArNiNg SYStem: journey parameters  (4/4)
the display of information shown below DePeNDS ON the vehicle eqUiPmeNt AND cOUNtr Y.
examples of selectionsinterpreting the display selected
d) vehicle settings customisation menu.
Enables certain vehicle functions to be set (instrument panel language, 
parking distance control, etc.). Refer to the information on “Vehicle set-
tings customisation menu” in Section 1.
SETTINGS MENU
press and hold
Speed limiter
e) cruise control/speed limiter programmed speed. Refer to the information on the “Speed limiter” and “Cruise control” in 
Section 2.
90 km/h
Cruise control 90 km/h
No message available
f)  t rip log.
Successive display:
–    information messages (passenger airbag OFF etc);
–    operating fault messages.  
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instrument panel messages..................(up to the end of the DU)
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instrument panel  ................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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triP cOmPUter AND WArNiNg SYStem: information messages
examples of messages interpreting the display selected
“charge remain. 02:10 "Indicates the time remaining before a full charge.
“checking control functions ”Displayed with the ignition on when the vehicle is running self-diagnost\
ics.
“t raction control off ” Indicates that you have deactivated the ASR function.
“No message available” No warning is stored.
“Steering wheel not locked ”Indicates that the steering column has not been locked.
“Performance limited” Indicates deterioration of vehicle performance.
“Brake the vehicle ” Follow these instructions: risk of damage to the motor.
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.