2012 RENAULT FLUENCE start

headlight washer ................................................... (current page)
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Essuie-vitre / lave-vitre avant (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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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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ENG_UD23758_4
Réservoir à carburant (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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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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Réservoir à carburant (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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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).
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Sommaire 2 (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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Section 2: Driving
(Advice on use relating to fuel economy and the environment)
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2
Starting, stopping the engine: vehicle with key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3
Starting, stopping the engine: vehicle with RENAULT card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5
Special features of petrol versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.8
Special features of diesel versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.9
Gear lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Advice: anti-pollution and fuel economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.11
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.14
Tyre pressure monitoring system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
Driver correction devices and aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.18
Speed limiter (Analogue instrument panel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.22
Cruise control (Analogue Instrument panel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.28
Parking sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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Automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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ignition switch ....................................... (up to the end of the DU)
starting the engine ................................ (up to the end of the DU)
starting the engine ................................ (up to the end of the DU)
switching on the vehicle ignition ........... (up to the end of the DU)
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Démarrage, arrêt moteur : véhicule avec clé (L38 - X38 - X3\
2 - B32 - Renault)
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Starting/stopping the engine: vehicle with key
Special note on vehicles with a
manual gearbox
Depending on the vehicle, warning
light
 flashes when the engine
is started to indicate that a gear is en-
gaged: select neutral or depress the
clutch.
Special note on vehicles with an
automatic gearbox
Before starting, move the lever to posi-
tion P.
Note: If a gear other than neutral is dis-
played, it flashes; starting is not pos -
sible unless you depress the brake
pedal, while holding the key in the start-
ing position.
Ignition position C.
The ignition is switched on:
Start position D
If the engine fails to start at the first
attempt, the key must be turned back
before the starter can be activated
again. Release the key as soon as the
engine starts.
Note: on diesel versions, several sec -
onds may pass between turning the
key and the engine starting to allow for
engine preheating.
Off position A (steering lock
applied)
To lock: remove the key and turn the
steering wheel until the steering column
locks.
To unlock: turn the key and the steering
wheel slightly.
“Accessories” position B
When the ignition is switched off, any
accessories (radio, etc.) will continue to
function.
St ARtING/St OPPING the eNGINe: vehicle with key (1/2)

stopping the engine .............................. (up to the end of the DU)
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Démarrage, arrêt moteur : véhicule avec clé (L38 - X38 - X3\
2 - B32 - Renault)
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Stopping the engine
With the engine idling, turn the key
back to the Stop position.ÉDiesel injection
Cold or warm engine
– Turn the key to the “Start” posi -
tion D without depressing the
accelerator pedal .
– release the key as soon as the
engine starts.
Note: several seconds may pass be -
tween turning the key and the engine
starting to allow for engine preheating.Starting the engine
Petrol injection
engine warm or cold
– Turn the key to the start position
without depressing the accel -
erator.
– release the key as soon as the
engine starts.
StARtING/St OPPING the eNGINe: vehicle with key (2/2)
Driver’s responsibility
Never leave your vehi -
cle with the key inside and
never leave a child (or a
pet) unsupervised, even for a short
while.
There is a risk that they could start
the engine or operate electrical
equipment (electric windows etc.)
and trap part of their body (neck,
arms, hands, etc.).
Risk of serious injury.
Never switch off the ignition before
the vehicle has stopped completely.
Once the engine has stopped, the
brake servo, power-assisted steer -
ing, etc., and the passive safety de-
vices such as the airbags and pre -
tensioners will no longer operate.

starting the engine ................................ (up to the end of the DU)
engine start/stop button ........................ (up to the end of the DU)
starting the engine ................................ (up to the end of the DU)
driving ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Démarrage / Arrêt moteur avec carte RENAULT mains libres (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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Starting/stopping the engine: vehicle with Renault card
St ARtING/St OPPING the eNGINe: vehicle with ReNAULt CARD (1/3)
hands-free ReNAUL t card
The RENAULT card must be inserted
in card reader 2 or in detection zone 3.
To start, depress the brake or clutch
pedal and press button 1 . If a gear
is engaged, the vehicle may only be
started by depressing the clutch pedal.
Starting
vehicles with an automatic gearbox
The lever should be in position P.
For all vehicles:
– if one of the starting conditions is
not met the message “Press brake +
START”, “Press clutch + START” or
“Gear lever to P” is displayed on the
instrument panel.
– In some cases it will be necessary to
move the steering wheel while press-
ing start button 1 to assist in unlock -
ing the steering column; a message
on the instrument panel “Turn steer-
ing wheel + START” warns of this.
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Starting with the tailgate
open (in hands-free mode)
In this case, the RENAULT card must
not be located in the luggage compart-
ment.

switching on the vehicle ignition ............................ (current page)
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Démarrage / Arrêt moteur avec carte RENAULT mains libres (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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StARtING/St OPPING the eNGINe: vehicle with ReNAULt CARD (2/3)
Accessories function(switching on the ignition)
Once you have gained access to your
vehicle, you may use some of its func-
tions (radio, navigation, wipers, etc.).
To use the other functions, press
button 1 without touching the pedals, or
insert the card in the reader.
Note: depending on the vehicle, press-
ing button 1 starts the engine.
Operating faults
In certain cases, the hands-free
RENAULT card may not work:
– when the RENAULT card battery is
drained, flat battery, etc.
– near to appliances operating on the
same frequency as the card (moni -
tor, mobile phone, video game, etc.);
– vehicle located in a high electromag -
netic radiation zone.
The message “ Please insert keycard ”
appears on the instrument panel.
Insert the RENAULT card fully into card
reader 2.
Driver’s responsibility
Never leave your vehicle
with the RENAULT card
inside and never leave a
child (or a pet) unsupervised, even
for a short while.
There is a risk that they could start
the engine or operate electrical
equipment (electric windows etc.)
and trap part of their body (neck,
arms, hands, etc.).
Risk of serious injury.
Never switch off the ignition before
the vehicle has stopped completely.
Once the engine has stopped, the
brake servo, power-assisted steer -
ing, etc. and the passive safety de-
vices such as air bags and preten -
sioners will no longer operate.
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