2012 RENAULT FLUENCE dead battery

keys ...................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
children ................................................. (up to the end of the DU)
child safety ............................................ (up to the end of the DU)
locking the doors .................................. (up to the end of the DU)
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Télécommande à radiofréquence : généralités (L38 -\
X38 - X32 - B32 - Renault)
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Key, radio frequency remote control: general information, use, deadlocking
KEY/RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL: general information
Radio frequency remote
control operating range
This varies according to the surround-
ings: please take care not to lock or
unlock the doors by inadvertently press-
ing the buttons on the remote control.
Interference
The presence of certain objects (metal
objects, mobile telephones, or an area
with strong electromagnetic radiation,
etc.) close to the key may create inter-
ference and affect the operation of the
system.
Radio frequency remote
control
1 Locking the doors and tailgate.
2 Unlocking the doors and tailgate.
3 Driver’s door and ignition key.
4 To release the key from its hous -
ing, press button 4 . It will be re -
leased automatically.
To reinsert it in its housing, press
button 4 and guide the key into the
storage position.
5 Locking/unlocking the tailgate only.
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2
3
5
The key must not be used for any
function other than those described
in the handbook (removing the cap
from a bottle, etc.).
For replacement, or if you
require an additional remote
control
If you lose your remote control or
require another, you can obtain one
from an approved Dealer.
If a remote control is replaced, it
will be necessary to take the vehi -
cle and all of its remote controls to
an approved Dealer to initialise the
system.
You may use up to four remote con-
trol units per vehicle.
Remote control unit failure
Make sure that the correct battery
type is being used, and that the
battery is in good condition and in -
serted correctly. These batteries
have a service life of approximately
two years.
Refer to the information on “Radio
frequency remote control: Batteries”
in Section 5.
Advice
Avoid leaving the remote control in
hot, cold or humid areas.

locking the doors .................................. (up to the end of the DU)
emergency key ..................................... (up to the end of the DU)
child safety ............................................................. (current page)
children (safety) ..................................................... (current page)
RENAULT card use .................................................. (up to the end of the DU)
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Cartes RENAULT : généralités (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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Battery lifeMake sure that the correct battery type
is being used, and that the battery is in
good condition and inserted correctly.
Its service life is approximately two
years: replace it when the message
“Keycard battery low ” appears on the
instrument panel (refer to the informa -
tion on the “RENAULT card: battery" in
section 5).
RENAULT card operating
range
This varies according to the surround -
ings. It is important to make sure when
handling the RENAULT card that you
do not lock or unlock the doors by inad -
vertently pressing the buttons.
RENAULT cards: General information, use, deadlocking
RENAULT CARDs: general information (1/2)
1 Unlocking the doors and tailgate.
2 Locking all doors and tailgate.
3 Switching on the lighting remotely.
4 Unlocking/locking the tailgate
5 Integrated key.
The RENAULT card is used
for:
– locking/unlocking the doors and tail-
gate (doors, tailgate) and the fuel
filler flap (see the following pages);
– switching on the vehicle lighting re -
motely (refer to the following pages);
– starting the engine; refer to the in -
formation on “Starting the engine” in
Section 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.
They may pose a risk to themselves
or to others by starting the engine,
activating equipment such as the
electric windows or by locking the
doors.
Risk of serious injury.
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When the battery is flat, you can
still lock/unlock and start your ve -
hicle. Refer to the information on
“Locking/unlocking the doors” in
Section 1 and “Starting the engine”
in Section 2.

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Anomalies de fonctionnement (X85 - L38 - X38 - Renault)
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Jaune NoirNoir texte
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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Index (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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AlphAbeticAl index (1/5)
A
ABS .............................................................. 1.51, 2.18 → 2.21
accessories........................................................................\
5.33
accessories socket ............................................................ 3.20
additional methods of restraint .....................1.22 → 1.24, 1.27
side protection ............................................................. 1.26
to the front seat belts ....................................... 1.22 → 1.24
to the rear seat belts ........................................ 1.22 → 1.25
adjusting your driving position ....................... 1.16 – 1.17, 1.19
advice on antipollution ........................................... 2.11 → 2.13
air bag ........................................................... 1.22 → 1.27, 1.51
activating the front passenger air bags ........................ 1.44
deactivating the front passenger air bags .................... 1.42
air conditioning ........................................................ 3.4 → 3.11
air vents ...................................................................... 3.2 – 3.3
anti-corrosion check .............................................. 6.15 → 6.20
anti-corrosion protection .................................................... 4.13
anti-lock braking system: ABS ...............................2.18 → 2.21
antipollution advice .......................................................................... 2.11
armrest: front .............................................................................. 3.18
ashtray ........................................................................\
....... 3.20
ASR (traction control) ............................................ 2.18 → 2.21
audible and visual signals .................................................. 1.74
automatic gearbox (use) ........................................ 2.38 → 2.40
automatic gearbox selector lever ...........................2.38 → 2.40
b
battery ....................................................................... 1.52, 4.12
troubleshooting ................................................. 5.28 – 5.29
battery (remote control) ..................................................... 5.30
bonnet ........................................................................\
. 4.2 – 4.3
brake fluid ........................................................................\
.... 4.9
bulbs changing .......................................................... 5.14 → 5.23c
catalytic converter
....................................................... 2.8 – 2.9
central door locking ...................................... 1.10, 1.13 → 1.15
changing a bulb ..................................................... 5.14 → 5.23
changing a wheel ...................................................... 5.9 – 5.10
changing gear ............................................... 2.10, 2.38 → 2.40
child restraint/seat ............................. 1.28 – 1.29, 1.31 → 1.44
child safety ...........1.2, 1.4, 1.8, 1.28 – 1.29, 1.31 → 1.44, 3.12
child seats .......................................... 1.28 – 1.29, 1.31 → 1.41
children ............................... 1.2, 1.11 – 1.12, 1.28 – 1.29, 1.29
children (safety) ................................................... 1.4, 1.8, 3.12
cigar lighter ........................................................................\
3.20
cleaning: inside the vehicle .............................................. 4.15 – 4.16
clock ....................................................................... 1.70 – 1.71
closing the doors ................................................... 1.11 → 1.14
control instruments ................................................ 1.50 → 1.60
controls .................................................................. 1.46 → 1.49
coolant ........................................................................\
1.54, 4.8
courtesy light ...................................... 3.15 – 3.16, 5.24 – 5.25
courtesy mirrors ................................................................. 3.16
cruise control ................................................ 1.52, 2.22 → 2.35
cruise control-speed limiter.................................... 2.22 → 2.35
customised vehicle settings .............................................. 1.69
customising the vehicle settings ....................................... 1.69
d
dashboard .............................................................. 1.46 → 1.49
daytime running lights ........................................................ 1.75
deadlocking the doors ....................................................... 1.10
dimensions ................................................................. 6.4 – 6.5
dipstick........................................................................\
......... 4.5
display ................................................................... 1.50 → 1.57
doors .............................................................. 1.11 – 1.12, 1.15
doors/tailgate ................................................. 1.10 – 1.12, 1.15
driver’s position ..................................................... 1.46 → 1.53