2012 RENAULT FLUENCE maintenance

bonnet................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
maintenance: mechanical ...................................... (up to the end of the DU)
4.2
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Capot moteur (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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Jaune NoirNoir texte
Bonnet
Opening the bonnet
Lift the bonnet and release stay 4 from
its holder 5 . For your own safety, it is
very important to fix the stay into re -
tainer 3 in the bonnet.
To open, pull handle
1 , located on the
left-hand side of the dashboard.
Unlocking the bonnet catch
To release it, lift tab 2.
BOnnet: four-door version
1
2Closing the bonnet
Check that nothing has been left in the
engine compartment.
To close the bonnet, replace stay 4
back into its holder 5, hold the bonnet in
the middle and lower it to 30 cm above
the closed position, then release it. It
will latch automatically under its own
weight.
Ensure that the bonnet is
properly locked.
Ensure that nothing is pre -
venting locking (grit, cloths,
etc.).The engine may be hot
when carrying out opera -
tions in close proximity. In
addition, the engine cooling
fan can come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.In the event of even a slight
impact involving the radia -
tor grille or bonnet, have
the bonnet lock checked by
an approved dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
3
4
5
After carrying out any work
in the engine compart -
ment, check that nothing
has been left behind (cloth,
tools, etc.).
These may damage the engine or
cause a fire.

engine oil .............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
oil change ............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
engine oil level ...................................... (up to the end of the DU)
engine oil capacity ................................ (up to the end of the DU)
4.6
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Niveau huile moteur : appoint/remplissage (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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Jaune NoirNoir texte
topping up/filling
engine Oil level: topping up/filling (1/2)
t opping up/filling
The vehicle must be parked on level
ground and the engine should be cold
(for instance, before the engine is
started up for the first time in the day).
engine oil grade
Refer to the Maintenance Document for
your vehicle. –
Unscrew cap 1;
– top up the level (as a guide, the ca-
pacity between the minimum and
maximum reading on the dipstick 2
is between 1.5 and 2 litres, depend-
ing on the engine);
– wait for approximately 10 minutes to
allow the oil to flow into the engine;
– check the level using the dipstick 2
(as described above).
Do not exceed the max level and
do not forget to refit cap 1 and dip-
stick 2.
1
2
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1
1
2
Once the operation has been com -
pleted, ensure that the dipstick is
pushed in as far as it will go or that
the “cap-type dipstick” is completely
screwed in.

filteroil filter ............................................ (up to the end of the DU)
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4.7
ENG_UD21432_3
Niveau huile moteur : appoint/remplissage (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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Engine oil change
engine Oil level: topping up/filling (2/2)engine Oil CHAnge
Oil change
S e r v i c e i n t e r v a l : r e f e r t o t h e
Maintenance Document for your vehi -
cle.
Average capacities for oil change
including oil filter
(for information)
1.6 16v engine: 5.0 litres
2.0 16v engine: 4.4 litres
1.5 dCi engine : 4.5 litres
engine oil grade
Refer to the Maintenance Document for
your vehicle.
e ngine oil change: if you
are changing the oil when
the engine is hot, be careful
not to scald yourself if the
oil overflows.
Filling: take care when
topping up the oil that
no oil drips onto engine
components - risk of fire.
Remember to refit the cap securely
as there is a risk of fire if oil splashes
onto hot engine components.Never run the engine in an
enclosed space as exhaust
gases are poisonous.
Consult your approved Dealer at
once if you notice an abnormal or
repeated drop in any of the fluid
levels.
The engine may be hot
when carrying out opera -
tions in close proximity. In
addition, the engine cooling
fan can come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.

4.8
ENG_UD18857_2
Niveaux / filtres (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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Jaune NoirNoir texte
Levels:
engine coolant
levelS (1/3)
Coolant
The level is checked with the engine
switched off and on flat ground. The
level when cold must be between the
“MIN” and “MAX” marks on coolant res-
ervoir 1.
Top this level up when cold before the
“MIN” mark is reached. Checking intervals
Check the coolant level regularly
(very severe damage is likely to be
caused to the engine if it runs out of
coolant).
If the level needs to be topped up, only
use products approved by our Technical
Department which ensure:
–
protection against freezing;
– anticorrosion protection of the cool -
ing system.
No operations should be
carried out on the cooling
circuit when the engine is
hot.
Risk of burns.
Consult your approved dealer at
once if you notice an abnormal or
repeated drop in any of the fluid
levels.
1Replacement intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Document for
your vehicle.
The engine may be hot
when carrying out opera -
tions in close proximity. In
addition, the engine cooling
fan can come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.

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4.9
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Niveaux / filtres (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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brake fluid
levelS (2/3)
Brake fluid level
The level should be read with the engine
switched off and on level ground. This
should be checked frequently, and im -
mediately if you notice even the slight-
est loss in braking efficiency. level 2
It is normal for the level to drop as
the linings become worn, but it should
never drop below the
Min line.
If you wish to check the disc and drum
wear yourself, you should obtain the
document explaining the checking pro-
cedure from our network or from the
manufacturer’s website. t
opping up
After any operation on the hydraulic cir-
cuit, a specialist must replace the fluid.
Only use fluids approved by our
Technical Department (and taken from
a sealed container).
Replacement intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Service
Booklet for your vehicle.
2
The engine may be hot
when carrying out opera -
tions in close proximity. In
addition, the engine cooling
fan can come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.

4.10
ENG_UD18857_2
Niveaux / filtres (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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windscreen/headlight washer reservoir
Filters
levelS (3/3)FilteRS
Windscreen/headlight washer
reservoir
t opping up
Open cap 3 , fill until you can see the
fluid, then refit the cap. liquid
Screen wash product (product with an-
tifreeze in winter).
Jets
Use a tool such as a needle to adjust
the height of the windscreen washer
jets.
nOte
Depending on the vehicle, to find
out the fluid level, open cap
1 and
pull out the dipstick.
Filters
The replacement of filter elements (air
filter, cabin filter, diesel fuel filter, etc.)
is scheduled in the maintenance opera -
tions for your vehicle.
Replacement intervals for filter el -
ements: refer to the Maintenance
Service Booklet for your vehicle.
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battery................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
4.12
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Batterie (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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The battery 1 does not require any
maintenance.label A
Observe the indications on the battery:
– 2 naked flames and smoking forbid -
den;
– 3 eye protection required;
– 4 keep away from children;
– 5 explosive materials;
– 6 refer to the handbook;
– 7 corrosive materials.
Battery
The battery is a specific
type , please ensure it is
replaced with the same
type. Consult an approved
dealer.
Handle the battery with care
as it contains sulphuric acid,
which must not come into
contact with eyes or skin. If
it does, wash the affected area with
plenty of cold water. If necessary,
consult a doctor.
Ensure that naked flames, red hot
objects and sparks do not come into
contact with the battery as there is a
risk of explosion.
BA tteR y
Depending on the vehicle, a system
continuously checks the battery charge
status. If the level drops, the message
“Battery low start engine ” is displayed
on the instrument panel. In this case,
start the engine. Then the message
“ Battery charging ” appears on the in -
strument panel for the duration of the
charging time.
The charge status of your battery can
decrease especially if you use your ve-
hicle:
– for short journeys;
– for driving in town;
– when the temperature drops;
– after extended use of consumers
(radio etc.) with the engine switched
off.
Replacing the battery
As this operation is complex, we advise
you to contact an approved Dealer.
1
The engine may be hot
during operations in close
proximity. In addition, the
engine cooling fan may
start at any moment.
Risk of injury.
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maintenance:bodywork ........................................ (up to the end of the DU)
washing ................................................ (up to the end of the DU)
paintwork maintenance ................................... (up to the end of the DU)
anti-corrosion protection ........................................ (current page)
4.13
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Entretien de la carrosserie (peinture mate) (X44 - X77 - J77 - X85 - \
B90 - X61 - TEST - X77 ph2 - X95 - B95 - D95 - K95 - J95 - R95 - L90 Ph2 - F90 Ph2 - R90\
Ph2 - X62
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Bodywork maintenance
BODyWORk MAintenAnCe (1/2)
y ou should
Wash your car frequently, with the
engine off, with cleaning products rec-
ommended by the manufacturer (never
use abrasive products). Rinse thor -
oughly beforehand with a jet:
– spots of tree resin and industrial
grime;
– mud in the wheel arches and under -
neath the body which forms damp
patches;
– bird droppings , which cause a
chemical reaction with the paint that
rapidly discolours paintwork and
may even cause the paint to peel
off;
wash the vehicle immediately to
remove these marks since it is im -
possible to remove them by polish -
ing;
– salt, particularly in the wheel arches
and underneath the body after driv -
ing in areas where the roads have
been gritted.
Remove any plant matter (resin, leaves,
etc.) from the vehicle regularly.
What you should not doDo not degrease or clean mechani -
cal components (e.g. the engine com -
partment), underneath the body, parts
with hinges (e.g. inside the doors) and
painted plastic external fittings (e.g.
bumpers) using high-pressure clean -
ing equipment or by spraying on prod-
ucts not approved by our Technical
Department. Doing this could give rise
to corrosion or operational faults.
Wash the vehicle in bright sunlight or
freezing temperatures.
Do not scrape off mud or dirt without
pre-wetting.
Allow dirt to accumulate on the exterior.
Allow rust to form following minor im -
pacts.
Do not use solvents not approved by
our Technical Department to remove
stains as this could damage the paint-
work.
Do not drive in snow or muddy condi -
tions without washing the vehicle, par-
ticularly under the wheel arches and
body.
A well-maintained vehicle will last
longer. It is therefore recommended to
maintain the exterior of the vehicle reg-
ularly.
Your vehicle has been treated with very
effective anti-corrosion products. It is
nevertheless subject to various outside
influences.
Corrosive agents in the atmosphere
–
atmospheric pollution (built-up and
industrial areas),
– saline atmospheres (near the sea,
particularly in hot weather),
– seasonal and damp weather condi -
tions (e.g. road salt in winter, water
from road cleaners, etc.).
Minor impacts
Abrasive action
Dust and sand in the air, mud, road grit
thrown up by other vehicles, etc.
You should take a number of minor pre-
cautions in order to safeguard your ve-
hicle against such risks.