2012 RENAULT FLUENCE Owners Manual

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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.
Switching on the fog lights remains
the responsibility of the driver: the
indicator lights on the instrument
panel inform you whether the fog
lights are lit (indicator light on) or not
(indicator light not on).
gFront fog lights
Turn centre ring 4 on stalk 1
until the symbol faces mark 5, then re-
lease it.
Operation of the fog lights depends on
the exterior lighting position selected,
and an indicator light will light up on the
instrument panel.
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.
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
warn you that the lights are still on.
switching off the lights
Turn ring 4 again until mark 5 is oppo -
site the symbol for the fog light that you
wish to switch off. The corresponding
indicator light on the instrument panel
goes out.
The front and rear fog lights switch off
when the exterior lights are switched
off.
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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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Headlight beam adjustment
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

wipers ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
windscreen washer/wiper ..................... (up to the end of the DU)
windscreen washer ............................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Windscreen washers and wipers
Vehicle fitted with front
windscreen wiper rain sensor
A park
B automatic wiper function.
When this position is selected, the
system detects water on the wind -
screen and triggers the wipers at a
suitable wiping speed. It is possi -
ble to change the triggering thresh-
old and the time sweeps by turning
ring 2:
– E: minimum sensitivity
– F: maximum sensitivity
note: in foggy weather or during
snowfalls, the wiping is not automati-
cally triggered and remains under
the driver’s control.
C normal wiping speed
D fast wiping speed
special note
When driving the vehicle
, the wiping
speed slows down whenever the ve -
hicle stops. For example, fast wiping
speed will slow to normal wiping speed.
As soon as the vehicle moves off,
wiping will return to the speed originally
selected.
If stalk 1 is operated, it overrides and
cancels the automatic function.
Vehicle fitted with intermittent
windscreen wipers
A park
B intermittent wiping
The wipers will pause for several
seconds between sweeps. It is
possible to change the time be -
tween sweeps by turning ring 2.
C normal wiping speed
D fast wiping speed
WINDsCREEN WAsh/WIpE (1/2)
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1
A
B
C
D
E
F
2
For all vehicles, position C can be
accessed with the ignition on and
positions B and D can only be ac -
cessed with the engine running.
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headlight washers
headlights on
On equipped vehicles, hold stalk 1
pulled towards you for about 1 second,
and the headlight washers and wind -
screen washers will be activated at the
same time.
Note: when the minimum windscreen
washer fluid level is reached, the head -
light washer system may be deprimed.
Fill the windscreen washer fluid and
then activate the windscreen washer,
with the engine running , to reprime
the system.
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)
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 (park).
Risk of injury.
Before any action on the
windscreen (washing the
vehicle, de-icing, cleaning
the windscreen, etc.) return
stalk 1 to position A (park).
Risk of injury and/or damage.
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screen wash/wipe ................................. (up to the end of the DU)
windscreen washer ............................... (up to the end of the DU)
wipers ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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REAR sCREEN WAsh/WIpE
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Check the condition of the wiper
blades. You are responsible for their
service life:
– they must remain clean: clean
the blades, windscreen and
rear screen regularly with soapy
water;
– do not use them when the wind-
screen or rear screen are dry;
– free them from the windscreen or
rear screen when they have not
been used for a long time.
In all cases, replace them as soon
as they begin to lose efficiency: ap-
proximately once a year.
Before using the rear wiper, check
that no object obstructs the travel of
the blade.
Do not use the wiper arm to open or
close the tailgate.
pRear screen wash/wipe
With the ignition on, push
stalk 1.
Rear screen wiping in reverse
gear
To activate this function, refer to
“Vehicle settings customisation menu”
in Section 1.
YRear screen wiper
With the ignition on, turn ring 2
on stalk 1 to align the symbol with
mark 3 then release it.
To stop the operation, pivot ring 2 again.
Wiping frequency varies with vehicle
speed.
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fuel filling ................................................ (up to the end of the DU)
fuel grade ............................................... (up to the end of the DU)
fuel tank capacity ........................................... (up to the end of the DU)
fuel capacity ............................................................ (current page)
fuel filler cap ......................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Five door version
Valve D is integrated into the filler pipe.
For details on filling the fuel tank, refer
to the information on “Filling with fuel”.
To close it, press on the fuel filler flap by
hand, as far as it will go.
Fuel gradeUse a good quality fuel that complies
with current standards in the relevant
country. The fuel must conform to the
specifications indicated on cover B .
Refer to the information on “engine
specifications” in Section 6.
Diesel versions
It is essential to use diesel fuel that
conforms with the information given on
the label inside cover B.
petrol versions
It is essential to use unleaded petrol.
The octane rating (RON) must conform
to the specifications on the label inside
fuel filler flap B. Refer to the information
on “Engine specifications” in Section 6.
Fuel tank (filling with fuel)
Never press valve D with
your fingers.
Do not wash the filler
area with a high-pressure
washer.
FUEL TANK (1/3)
BC
Useable fuel tank capacity:
59 litres approximately.
With the vehicle unlocked, to open the
compartment B , place your finger into
the recess C.
Four-door version
Remove cap A.
For details on filling the fuel tank, refer
to the information on “Filling with fuel”.
To close it, press on the fuel filler flap by
hand, as far as it will go.
BAD
After filling, check that the cap and
cover are closed.
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Filling with fuel
Insert the nozzle to open valve D (de -
pending on the vehicle) and insert it
fully before activating it to fill the fuel
tank (risk of splashing).
Keep the nozzle in this position through -
out the entire filling operation.
When the pump cuts out automatically
at the end of the filling procedure, a
maximum of two further filling attempts
may be made, as there must be suffi -
cient space in the fuel tank to allow for
expansion.
Make sure that no water enters the fuel
tank during filling. Valve D (depending
on the vehicle) and its surrounding area
must be kept clean.
FUEL TANK (2/3)
persistent smell of
fuel
If you notice a persistent
smell of fuel you should:
– stop the vehicle as soon as traf-
fic conditions allow and switch off
the ignition;
– switch on the hazard warning
lights and ask your passengers
to leave the vehicle and to keep
away from traffic;
– contact an approved Dealer.
Vehicles running on ethanol -based
fuel
It is essential to use unleaded petrol or
fuel containing a maximum of 85% eth-
anol (E85).
In very cold conditions, it may be very
difficult or even impossible to start the
engine. To avoid this problem, use un-
leaded petrol or, on equipped vehicles,
use the heater integrated in the engine:
connect the special end of the exten -
sion piece supplied into the socket in -
tegrated into the radiator grille and the
other end into a 220V socket for at least
6 hours before starting.
NB: You may notice an increase in fuel
consumption with this type of fuel. petrol versions
Using leaded petrol will damage the
antipollution system and may lead to a
loss of warranty.
To ensure that the fuel tank is not filled
with leaded petrol, the fuel tank filler
neck contains a restrictor fitted with a
foolproof system which
only allows
the nozzle for unleaded petrol to be
used (at the pump).
Do not mix even small
amounts of petrol (un -
leaded or E85) with diesel.
Do not use ethanol-based
fuel if your vehicle is not compatible
with this fuel.
Do not add any additives to the fuel,
you risk damaging the engine.

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priming bulb (diesel version)
After a breakdown caused by com -
pletely running out of fuel, the system
must be reprimed before the engine is
restarted: Use bulb 1.
The engine can now be restarted.
If the engine does not start after several
attempts, contact an approved Dealer.
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No modifications what -
soever are permitted on
any part of the fuel supply
system (computers, wiring,
fuel circuit, injector, protection
covers, etc.) as this may be danger-
ous (such work must be undertaken
by qualified Network personnel).
FUEL TANK (3/3)