2012 RENAULT FLUENCE warning light

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ENG_UD17941_2
Anomalies de fonctionnement (X85 - L38 - X38 - Renault)
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OPeratIng F aults (2/8)
the starter is activated POssIBle causesactIOn requIreD
There is no response, the warning lights
fail to light up and the starter does not
turn. Discharged battery.
Connect another battery to the faulty bat-
tery.
Battery unserviceable. Replace battery.
Warning lights go dim and starter turns
very slowly. Battery terminals not tight,
battery terminals corroded.Retighten, reconnect or clean them if
they are oxidised.
Battery discharged or unserviceable. Connect another battery to the faulty bat-
tery. Refer to the paragraph “Battery:
troubleshooting” in section 5 or replace
the battery if necessary.
Do not push the vehicle if the steering
column is locked.

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ENG_UD17941_2
Anomalies de fonctionnement (X85 - L38 - X38 - Renault)
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OPeratIng F aults (5/8)
On the road POssIBle causesactIOn requIreD
Smoke under the bonnet. Short circuit or cooling circuit leak.Stop, switch off the ignition, stand away
from the vehicle and contact an ap-
proved Dealer.
Coolant circuit fault. Consult an approved dealer.
The oil pressure warning light comes on:
– while turning or braking, The level is too low. Top up the engine oil level (refer to the
information on “Engine oil level: topping
up/filling” in Section 4).
– at idle speed, Low oil pressure. Consult the nearest approved Dealer.
– is slow to go out or remains lit when
accelerating. Loss of oil pressure.
Stop the vehicle and contact an ap-
proved Dealer.
Loss of engine power. Clogged air filter.Replace the cartridge.
Fuel supply fault. Check the fuel level.
Faulty spark plugs, incorrect electrode
gaps. Consult an approved dealer.
Unstable idle speed or the engine stalls. Poor compression (spark plugs, ignition,
air leak).Consult an approved dealer.

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ENG_UD17941_2
Anomalies de fonctionnement (X85 - L38 - X38 - Renault)
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On the road POssIBle causesactIOn requIreD
Steering becomes heavy. Assistance overheating.Leave to cool.
Weak or dead battery. Recharge or replace the battery.
The engine overheats. The coolant tem-
perature warning light comes on (or the
indicator needle is in the red area). Coolant pump: belt stretched or broken.
Engine cooling fan not working.
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine
and contact an approved Dealer.
Coolant leaks. Check the condition of hoses and clips.
Check the coolant reservoir: it should
contain fluid. If it does not, top it up (once
it has cooled) . Take care not to scald
yourself. This action is only temporary;
consult your approved Dealer as soon as
possible.
OPeratIng F aults (6/8)
radiator: if there is a significant lack of coolant, remember that it must never be topped up using cold coolant while
the engine is very warm. After any procedure on the vehicle which has involved even partial draining of the cooling
system, it must be refilled with a new mixture prepared in the correct proportions. Reminder: only products approved
by our Technical Department may be used for this purpose.

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FRA_UD27191_7
Index (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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AlphAbeticAl index (2/5)
driving ......................................... 2.2, 2.5 → 2.13, 2.15 → 2.40
driving position settings ............................................................ 1.19 → 1.21
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electric beam height adjustment ........................................ 1.78
electric windows .................................................... 3.12 → 3.14
electronic stability control: ESC .............................2.18 → 2.21
emergency brake assist ......................................... 2.18 → 2.21
emergency braking ................................................ 2.18 → 2.21
emergency key ........................................................... 1.4 – 1.5
emergency spare wheel ............................. 5.2 – 5.3, 5.7 – 5.8
engine oil .......................................................... 1.52, 4.4 → 4.7
engine oil capacity ...................................................... 4.6 – 4.7
engine oil level ........................................................... 4.4 → 4.7
engine start/stop button ............................................. 2.5 → 2.7
environment ....................................................................... 2.14
ESC: electronic stability control .............................2.18 → 2.21
external temperature .............................................. 1.70 – 1.71
F
faults operating faults ................................................ 5.37 → 5.44
filter air filter ......................................................................... 4.10
diesel filter .................................................................... 4.10
oil filter .................................................................. 4.7, 4.10
particle filter ................................................................. 1.52
passenger compartment filter ...................................... 4.10
fitting a radio ...................................................................... 5.32
fittings .................................................................... 3.17 → 3.19
fog lights ........................................................................\
.... 5.18
front passenger air bag deactivation ................................. 1.42
front seat adjustment ......................................................... 1.18
front seats adjustment ..............................................1.16, 1.18 → 1.21 with manual controls
.................................................... 1.18
fuel advice on fuel economy ............................................... 2.11
capacity ........................................................................ 1.82
filling ........................................................ 1.52, 1.82 → 1.84
grade ................................................................ 1.82 → 1.84
fuel economy ......................................................... 2.11 → 2.13
fuel filler cap .......................................................... 1.82 → 1.84
fuel level ........................................................................\
.... 1.54
fuel tank capacity ............................................................ 1.82 → 1.84
fuel tank capacity ................................................... 1.82 → 1.84
fuses ....................................................................... 5.26 – 5.27
G
gear lever ........................................................................\
... 2.10
glove box ........................................................................\
... 3.19
h
handbrake ................................................................. 1.50, 2.10
hands-free telephone integrated control ............................ 3.27
hazard warning lights signal ................................... 1.74 – 1.75
headlight beam adjustment ............................................... 1.78
headlight flashers .............................................................. 1.74
headlight washer ............................................................... 1.80
headrest .................................................................. 1.16 – 1.17
heating and air conditioning system .................................. 3.11
heating system ........................................................ 3.4 → 3.10
hill descent control ................................................. 2.18 → 2.21
Hill Start Assist....................................................... 2.18 → 2.21
horn ........................................................................\
........... 1.74
horn: flash ............................................................................. 1.74
sounding the horn ........................................................ 1.74
hubcap tool ........................................................................\
.. 5.8

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FRA_UD27191_7
Index (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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AlphAbeticAl index (3/5)
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ignition switch ............................................................. 2.3 – 2.4
indicators ............................................. 1.50, 1.74, 5.14 → 5.18
indicators: direction indicators .............................................. 1.74, 5.19
exterior temperature indicator ...................................... 1.70
instrument panel .............................................. 1.50 → 1.60
instrument panel ........................................... 1.50 → 1.60, 1.75
instrument panel messages ...................................1.58 → 1.60
interior trim maintenance ..................................................... 4.15 – 4.16
J
jack ........................................................................\
..... 5.7 – 5.8
K
keys ........................................................................\
.... 1.2 – 1.3
l
levels: brake fluid ...................................................................... 4.9
coolant .................................................................. 1.54, 4.8
fuel ............................................................................... 1.54
windscreen washer reservoir ....................................... 4.10
lifting the vehicle changing a wheel ................................................ 5.9 – 5.10
lighting: exterior ............................................................. 1.75 → 1.77
instrument panel .......................................................... 1.75
interior ........................................... 3.15 – 3.16, 5.24 – 5.25
lights additional ..................................................................... 5.18
adjustment ................................................................... 1.78
changing bulbs ................................................. 5.14 → 5.18
fog lights ...................................................................... 5.18
front .................................................................. 5.14 → 5.18mobile directional
......................................................... 1.76
lights: adjusting ...................................................................... 1.78
brake lights .................................................................. 5.19
dipped beam headlights .................1.50, 1.75, 5.14 → 5.18
direction indicators ......................... 1.50, 1.74, 5.14 → 5.19
fog lights ......................................... 1.50, 1.77, 5.18 – 5.19
hazard warning ............................................................ 1.74
main beam headlights .................... 1.50, 1.76, 5.14 → 5.18
number plate lights ...................................................... 5.23
reversing lights ............................................................. 5.19
side lights ............................................................ 1.75, 5.19
locking the doors ............................................ 1.2 → 1.12, 1.15
M
maintenance: bodywork .......................................................... 4.13 – 4.14
interior trim ........................................................ 4.15 – 4.16
mechanical .........................................4.2 – 4.3, 6.9 → 6.14
mileage before service ....................................... 6.9 → 6.14
map reading lights .................................................. 3.15 – 3.16
menu for customising the vehicle settings ......................... 1.69
methods of restraint in addition to the front seat belts ..............
1.22 → 1.24
methods of restraint in addition to the seat belts ... 1.22 → 1.27
multimedia equipment ....................................................... 3.27
n
navigation ........................................................................\
.. 3.27
navigation system .............................................................. 3.27
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oil change .................................................................. 4.4 → 4.7
opening the doors .................................................. 1.11 → 1.14
operating faults ................................ 1.50 → 1.53, 5.37 → 5.44

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FRA_UD27191_7
Index (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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AlphAbeticAl index (5/5)
towing hitch ............................................................. 5.35 – 5.36
towing rings ................................................... 1.31 – 1.32, 3.25
towing weights ..................................................................... 6.7
traction control: ASR .............................................. 2.18 → 2.21
traction control system: ASR .................................2.18 → 2.21
transporting children .......................... 1.28 – 1.29, 1.31 → 1.44
transporting objects in the luggage compartment ........................................ 3.25
on the roof ...................................................................... 6.7
trip computer and warning system ...1.50 → 1.53, 1.58 → 1.60
tyre inflation kit ........................................................... 5.4 → 5.6
tyre pressure ........................................ 2.15 → 2.17, 4.11, 5.12
tyre pressure monitor ............................................. 2.15 → 2.17
tyre pressures .................................................................... 4.11
tyres ........................................ 2.15 → 2.17, 4.11, 5.11 → 5.13
U
unlocking the doors ................................................ 1.13 – 1.14
V
variable power-assisted steering ....................................... 1.51
vehicle identification plates .................................................. 6.3
ventilation ................................................................ 3.4 → 3.10
W
warning buzzer ....................................... 1.11, 1.52, 1.74, 1.76
warning lights ................................... 1.50 → 1.53, 1.58 → 1.60
washing .................................................................. 4.13 – 4.14
weights ........................................................................\
........ 6.7
wheel trim ........................................................................\
.... 5.8
wheelbrace ................................................................. 5.7 – 5.8
wheels (safety) ...................................................... 5.11 → 5.13
windscreen de-icing/demisting ..................................... 3.5, 3.9
windscreen washer ....................................... 1.79 → 1.81, 4.10
windscreen washer/wiper ....................................... 1.79 – 1.80
wiper blades ...................................................................... 5.34wipers
.................................................................... 1.79 → 1.81
blades .......................................................................... 5.34