2012 RENAULT FLUENCE Owners Manual

storage compartments .......................... (up to the end of the DU)
storage compartment ............................(up to the end of the DU)
fittings ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Rangements / aménagements habitacle (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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centre console storage
compartments 2
cup holder 3
Passenger compartment storage space and fittings
Door pockets 1
PASSENgER coMPARTMENT ST oRAgE SPAcE AND FITTINgS (1/3)
1
Nothing should be placed
on the floor area in front of
the driver as such objects
may slide under the pedal
during braking manoeuvres, thus
obstructing its use.
3
Front central elbow rest A
Press button 4 and lift the cover 5.
4
A
2
W h e n t u r n i n g c o r n e r s ,
accelerating or braking,
ensure that the recepta -
cle being held by the cup
holder is not dislodged.
There is a risk of burning if hot liquid
escapes.Ensure that no hard, heavy
or pointed objects are
placed in the “open” storage
compartments in such a
way that they may fall onto passen-
gers during sudden turning, braking
or in the event of an accident.
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armrest:front .................................................................. (current page)
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Rangements / aménagements habitacle (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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Jaune NoirNoir texte
PASSENgER coMPARTMENT ST oRAgE SPAcE AND FITTINgS (2/3)
Passenger storage
compartment
Pull handle 7 to open it.
The glove box can hold A4-size docu -
ments, a large bottle of water, etc.
The storage compartment is ventilated
and refrigerated.
7
6
Ensure that no hard, heavy
or pointed objects are
placed in the “open” storage
compartments in such a
way that they may fall onto passen-
gers during sudden turning, braking
or in the event of an accident.
Sun blind storage
compartment 6
This can be used for storing motorway
tickets, cards, etc.
6
Door pockets 8
8

glove box ............................................................... (current page)
JauneNoirNoir texte
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Rangements / aménagements habitacle (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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P ASSENgER coMPARTMENT ST oRAgE SPAcE AND FITTINgS (3/3)
Rear armrest storage
Lower armrest 9.
9
10
11
clothes hooks 10
grab handle 11
This offers support and can be held
when the vehicle is being driven.
Do not use it for getting into or out of
the vehicle.
W h e n t u r n i n g c o r n e r s ,
accelerating or braking,
ensure that the recepta -
cle being held by the cup
holder is not dislodged.
There is a risk of burning if hot liquid
escapes.
12
Front seat storage
compartments 12

ashtray .................................................. (up to the end of the DU)
cigar lighter ........................................... (up to the end of the DU)
accessories socket ............................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Cendriers-Allume cigares (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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Accessories socket
Ashtray/cigar lighter
cigar lighter 2
With the ignition on, push in cigar
lighter 2, it will spring back with a click
when it is ready. Pull it out to use. After
use, replace it without pushing it all the
way in.
AShTRAY, cIgAR lIghTER, AccESSoRIES SockET
Accessories sockets
You may use cigar lighter recess 2 or
socket 3 (depending on the vehicle).
They are designed for connecting ac -
cessories with a maximum power rating
of 120 Watts (voltage: 12V) which
have been approved by our Technical
Department.
If your vehicle is not fitted with a cigar lighter and an ashtray, these can be ob-
tained from an approved Dealer.
2
1
13
Ashtray 1
To open, lift the cover. To empty, pull the
ashtray towards you and it will be re -
leased from its housing.
C o n n e c t a c c e s s o r i e s
with a maximum power of
120 Watts only.
Fire hazard.

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Banquette arrière (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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Rear bench seat
w hen refitting the seat -
back , make sure it is cor -
rectly locked in place.
If seat covers are fitted ,
make sure these do not prevent the
seatback latch from locking in.
Make sure that the seat belts are
positioned correctly.
Reposition the headrests.
Depending on the vehicle, the seat and
the seatback may be folded away to
allow bulky objects to be carried.
To fold away the seat base
Tilt seat base A against the front seats.
To fold down the seatback
After folding the seat base down,
remove the rear headrests (refer to the
information on the “Rear headrests”
in Section 1), then press button 1 and
lower the seatback(s) B.
In all situations, lower the rear head-
rests (refer to the information on the
“Rear headrests” in Section 1).
For safety reasons, carry
out any adjustments when
the vehicle is not being
driven.
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BA
REAR BENch SEAT
When moving the rear
bench seat, check that
the bench seat anchor -
age points are clean (they
should be free from grit, cloths or
any other item which may prevent
the bench seat from locking se -
curely).

tailgate .................................................. (up to the end of the DU)
tailgate .................................................. (up to the end of the DU)
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Coffre à bagages (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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Luggage compartment
T AIlgATE
opening
Press button 1 or 2 and lift the tailgate.
2
closing
Pull down the tailgate using handle 4
inside the tailgate (depending on the
vehicle) to assist you.
1
3
4
opening manually from
inside the vehicle
If it is impossible to unlock the tailgate,
it can be done from inside.
– access the luggage compartment by
folding forward the seatback(s) of
the rear bench seat,
– insert a pencil or similar object in
cavity 3 and slide the unit as shown
in the illustration,
– push the tailgate to open it.

rear parcel shelf .................................... (up to the end of the DU)
tailgate .................................................. (up to the end of the DU)
rear parcel shelf .................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Tablette arrière (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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Lift rear parcel shelf 2 slightly and pull it
towards you.
To refit it, proceed in reverse order to
removal.Five-door version
Removal
Unhook the two cords 1 (tailgate side).
Rear parcel shelf
Do not place any objects,
especially heavy or hard
objects, on parcel shelf 2
or 3. These may pose a risk
to the vehicle occupants if the driver
has to brake suddenly or if the vehi-
cle is involved in an accident.
REAR PARcEl ShElF
1
Four-door version
2
3

storage compartments .......................... (up to the end of the DU)
tailgate .................................................. (up to the end of the DU)
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Rangements / aménagements coffre à bagage (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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Luggage compartment storage space and fittings
luggAgE coMPARTMENT ST oRAgE SPAcE AND FITTINgS
2
Anchorage points
Hooks 1 located on each corner of the
luggage compartment allow the load to
be secured.
Depending on the vehicle, to access
the emergency spare wheel, lift the lug-
gage compartment carpet using strap 3
and attach it to hook 2.
Always place objects being trans -
ported so that the heaviest items
are resting against the back of the
rear bench seat.
luggage net(four-door version)
Hooks 4 located on each side of the
luggage compartment can be used to
attach a luggage net.
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1
3