height RENAULT FLUENCE ZERO EMISSION 2012 1.G Owners Manual

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Sommaire 1 (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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Section 1: Getting to know your vehicle
Electric vehicle: introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2
Important recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Electric vehicle: charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.8
Traction battery quick change system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.14
Key, radio frequency remote control: general information, use, deadlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.15
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.17
Automatic locking when driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.21
Headrests - Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.22
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.26
Methods of restraint in addition to the child seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.29
in addition to the rear seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.33
side protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.34
Steering wheel/Power-assisted steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.36
Child safety: general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.37
Choosing a child seat mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.40
fitting a child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.42
deactivating, activating the front passenger airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.46
Clock and exterior temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.49
Driving position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.50
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.54
Displays and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.57
On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.59
Vehicle settings personalisation menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.68
Door mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.69
Audible and visual signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70
Exterior lighting and signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.71
Adjusting the headlight beam height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.74
Windscreen washers and wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75

headrest................................................ (up to the end of the DU)
front seats adjustment ...................................... (up to the end of the DU)
adjusting your driving position .............. (up to the end of the DU)
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Appuis-tête avant (L38 électrique - Renault)
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Headrests - Seats
FrONt heADreStS (1/2)
headrest A
to raise the headrest
Pull the headrest upwards to the de -
sired height.
t o lower the headrest
Press button 2 and guide the headrest
down to the desired height. t
o adjust the angle of the headrest
Depending on the vehicle, push back or
draw the headrest 4 nearer to you until
the desired position.
t o remove the headrest
Raise the headrest to its highest po -
sition (tilt the seatback backwards if
necessary). Press button 1 and lift the
headrest to release it.
t o refit the headrest
Pull out the headrest rods 3 as far as
possible by pulling from the top. Take
care to ensure they are clean and cor-
rectly aligned and, if there are any prob-
lems, check that the notches are facing
forwards.
Insert the headrest rods into the holes
(tilt the seatback backwards if neces -
sary).
Lower the headrest until it locks, press
button 1 and lower the headrest as far
as possible.
Check that each headrest rod 3 is se -
curely locked in the seatback by trying
to pull them up or push them down.
The headrest is important
for safety. Ensure that it is in
place and in the correct po-
sition: The top of the head -
rest should be as close as possible
to the crown of the head and the dis-
tance between your head and the
headrest should be the least pos -
sible.
2
3
A
1
The three upper positions can
be manipulated without pressing
button 2. However, it is preferable to
press this button to lower the head-
rest.
4

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Appuis-tête avant (L38 électrique - Renault)
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headrest B
to raise the headrest
Pull the headrest upwards to the de -
sired height.
t o lower the headrest
Press button 5 and guide the headrest
down to the desired height. t
o remove the headrest
Raise the headrest to its highest po -
sition (tilt the seatback backwards if
necessary). Press button 5 and lift the
headrest to release it.
t o refit the headrest
Pull the headrest rods fully out 6 by pull-
ing from the top. Take care to ensure
they are clean and correctly aligned
and, if there are any problems, check
that the notches are facing forwards.
Insert the headrest rods into the holes
(tilt the seatback backwards if neces -
sary).
Lower the headrest until it locks, press
button 5 and lower the headrest as far
as it will go.
Check that each headrest rod 6 is se -
curely locked in the seatback by trying
to pull them up or push them down.
FrONt heADreStS (2/2)
B
5
6
The headrest is important
for safety. Ensure that it is in
place and in the correct po-
sition: The top of the head -
rest should be as close as possible
to the crown of the head and the dis-
tance between your head and the
headrest should be the least pos -
sible.

seat belts .............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
driving position settings ........................................... (up to the end of the DU)
adjusting your driving position ............................... (current page)
front seats adjustment ...................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Ceintures de sécurité (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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Always wear your seat belt when trav-
elling in your vehicle. You must also
comply with the legislation of the par -
ticular country you are in.
Seat belts
I n c o r r e c t l y a d j u s t e d o r
twisted seat belts may
cause injuries in the event
of an accident.
Use one seat belt per person,
whether child or adult.
Even pregnant women should wear
a seat belt. In this case, ensure that
the lap belt is not exerting too much
pressure on the abdomen, but do
not allow any slack.
Before starting, first adjust your driv-
ing position, then ask all occupants
to adjust their seat belts to ensure
optimum protection.
Adjusting your driving
position
– Sit well back in your seat (having
removed your coat or jacket etc.).
This is essential to ensure your back
is positioned correctly;
– adjust the distance between the
seat and the pedals. Your seat
should be as far back as possible
while still allowing you to fully de -
press the pedals. The seatback
should be adjusted so that your arms
are slightly bent when you hold the
steering wheel;
– adjust the position of your head -
rest. For maximum safety, your head
must be as close as possible to the
headrest;
– Adjust the height of the seat. This
adjustment allows you to select the
seat position which offers you the
best possible view.
– adjust the position of the steering
wheel.
Adjusting the seat belts
Sit with your back firmly against the
seatback.
The shoulder strap 1 should be as close
as possible to the base of the neck but
not on it.
Lap belt 2 should be worn flat over the
thighs and against the pelvis.
The seat belt must be worn as close to
the body as possible. Eg: avoid wearing
heavy clothing or keeping bulky objects
under the belts, etc.
SeA t BeltS (1/3)
1
2

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Ceintures de sécurité (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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UnfasteningPress button 4 and the seat belt will be
rewound by the inertia reel. Guide the
belt into position.
™Front seat belt reminder
warning light
It lights up on the central display when
the engine is started and, if the driv -
er’s seat belt is not fastened, the light
flashes and a beep sounds for about
two minutes when the vehicle reaches
a speed of approximately 12 mph
(20 km/h).
NB: an object placed on the passenger
seat cushion may activate the warning
light in some cases.
SeA t BeltS (2/3)
locking
Unwind the belt slowly and smoothly
and ensure that buckle 3 locks into
catch 5 (check that it is locked by pull -
ing on buckle 3). If the belt jams, allow
it to return slightly before attempting to
unwind it again.
If your seat belt is completely jammed,
pull slowly, but firmly, so that just over
3 cm unwinds. Allow it to return slightly
before attempting to unwind it again.
If there is still a problem, contact an ap-
proved dealer.
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5
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5
Adjusting the front seat belt
height
Press button 6 to adjust the seat belt
height so that the shoulder strap 1 is
worn as shown previously:
– to lower the seat belt, press button 6
and lower the seat belt at the same
time;
– to raise the seat belt, press button 6
and raise the seat belt at the same
time.
Make sure that the seat belt is locked
in position correctly after you have ad-
justed it.
6

steering wheeladjustment ...................................... (up to the end of the DU)
power-assisted steering ........................(up to the end of the DU)
power-assisted steering ........................(up to the end of the DU)
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Volant de direction (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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Power-assisted steering
The variable power-assisted steering
system is equipped with an electronic
control system which alters the level of
assistance to suit the vehicle speed.
Steering is made easier during parking
manoeuvres (for added comfort) whilst
the force needed to steer increases
progressively as the speed rises (for
enhanced safety at high speeds).
Steering wheel/Power-assisted steering
SteeriNg Wheel/POWer-ASSiSteD SteeriNg
Steering wheel
Adjusting the height.
Pull lever 1 and move the steering
wheel to the required position;
Then, push the lever back fully, beyond
the point of resistance to lock the steer-
ing wheel.
Make sure that the steering wheel is
correctly locked.
For safety reasons, only
adjust the steering wheel
when the vehicle is station-
ary.
1
Never switch off the igni -
tion when travelling down -
hill, and avoid doing so in
normal driving (assistance
is not provided).
Never leave the steering wheel on
full lock when the vehicle is station-
ary.
With the engine switched off, or if
there is a system fault, it is still pos-
sible to turn the steering wheel. The
force required will be greater.
A noise may be heard when the
steering wheel is moved quickly.
This is normal.

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S curit enfants : choix du si ge enfant (X35 - L35 - X45 - H45 - X6\
5 - X77 - X81 - X85 - X91 - X83 - X61 - X77 ph2 - X95 - L38 - E33 - X33 \
- X38 - X62 - Renault)
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chilD SAFetY : choosing a child seat
rear-facing child seats
A baby’s head is, proportionally, heavier
than that of an adult and its neck is very
fragile. Transport the child in this po -
sition for as long as possible (until the
age of 2 at the very least). It supports
both the head and the neck.
Choose a bucket type seat for best side
protection and change it as soon as the
child’s head is higher than the shell.Forward-facing child seats
The child’s head and abdomen need to
be protected as a priority. A forward-fac-
ing child seat which is firmly attached to
the vehicle will reduce the risk of impact
to the head. Ensure your child travels in
a forward-facing seat with a harness or
buckle for as long as their size permits.
Choose a bucket type seat for optimum
side protection.w Booster cushions
From 15 kg or 4 years, the child can
travel using a booster seat, which will
enable the seat belt to be adapted
to suit his/her size and shape. The
booster seat cushion must be fitted with
guides to position the seat belt on the
child’s thighs rather than the stomach.
It is recommended that you use a seat-
back fitted with a belt strap guide which
can be adjusted in terms of height to
position the seat belt in the centre of the
shoulder. It must never rest on the neck
or on the arm.
Choose a bucket type seat for optimum
side protection.

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Poste de conduite à gauche (L38 électrique - Renault)
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DriviNg POSitiON: leFt-hAND Drive (2/2)
the equipment fitted, described below, DePeNDS ON the verSiON AND cOUNtr Y.
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 – Windscreen wiper/washer stalk,
– Trip computer information read -
out control and vehicle settings
personalisation menu.
7 – Display (depending on the vehi -
cle) of time, temperature, radio
information, navigation system in-
formation, etc.
– Driver and front passenger seat
belt unfastened and passenger
airbag 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 Air-conditioning control.
14 Location for radio, navigation
system, etc.
15 Cigarette lighter.
16 Gearstick.
17 Multimedia control.
18 Cruise control/speed limiter control.
19 Handbrake. 20
Audio connection socket.
21 Central door locking/unlocking con -
trols and hazard warning lights
switch.
22 Key ignition switch
23 Cruise control/speed limiter controls
24 Control for adjusting steering wheel
height.
25 Bonnet release control.
26 Controls for:
– headlight beam height remote ad-
justment;
– lighting dimmer for control instru-
ments;
– activation/deactivation of the trac-
tion control system.

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Poste de conduite à droite (L38 électrique - Renault)
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DriviNg POSitiON: right-hAND Drive (2/2)
the equipment fitted, described below, DePeNDS ON the verSiON AND cOUNtr Y.
1 Side air vent.
2 Side window demister outlet.
3 Location for passenger air bag.
4 – Display (depending on the vehi -
cle) of time, temperature, radio
information, navigation system in-
formation, etc.
– Driver and front passenger seat
belt unfastened and passenger
airbag deactivated warning lights.
5 Centre air vents.
6 Stalk:
– direction indicator lights,
– exterior lights,
– front fog lights,
– rear fog light.
7 Location for driver ’s air bag and
horn.
8 Instrument panel.
9 – Windscreen wiper/washer stalk,
– Trip computer information read -
out control and vehicle settings
personalisation menu.
10 Side window demister outlet.
11 Side air vent.
12 Controls for:
– headlight beam height remote ad-
justment;
– lighting dimmer for control instru-
ments;
– activation/deactivation of the trac-
tion control system.
13 Key ignition switch.
14 Cruise control/speed limiter controls. 15
Control for adjusting steering wheel
height.
16 Central door locking/unlocking con -
trols and hazard warning lights
switch.
17 Location for radio, navigation
system, etc.
18 Multimedia control.
19 Cruise control/speed limiter control.
20 Handbrake.
21 Gearstick.
22 Audio connection socket.
23 Cigarette lighter.
24
Air-conditioning control.
25 Glove box.
26 Bonnet release control.

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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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