2012 RENAULT FLUENCE Z.E. tow

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3.7
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Climatisation automatique (L38 électrique - Renault)
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AuT omATIc clImATE coNTRol (4/5)
Rear screen de-icing/
demisting
Press button 9 : the integrated indica -
tor light comes on. This function per -
mits rapid demisting/de-icing of the rear
screen and de-icing of the door mirrors
(on equipped vehicles).
To exit this function, press button 9
again. Demisting automatically stops
by default.
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WThe air flow is directed to the
windscreen and the front side
window demisting vents.
×The air flow is distributed be -
tween all the air vents, the
front side window demisting vents, the
windscreen demisting vents and the
footwells.
¿The air flow is directed mainly
towards the footwells.
¾The air flow is directed towards
the dashboard vents and the
footwells.
½All the air flow is directed to the
dashboard vents.
In this situation, the distribution of air in
the passenger compartment, which is
no longer automatically controlled, ap -
pears on the display.9
Adjusting the distribution
of air in the passenger
compartment
There are five air distribution options.
Press switch 5 to scroll through them.
The arrows located in area B on the
display 13 combine to show you the
distribution selected:
5
B13

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 (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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Ashtray 1
To open, lift the cover. To empty, pull the
ashtray towards you and it will be re -
leased from its housing.
Accessories socket
Ashtray – Cigarette lighter
cigarette lighter 2
With the ignition on, push in cigarette
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.
AShTRA y, cIgAR lIghTER, AccESSoRIES SockET
Accessories sockets
You may use cigarette 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
3
Connect accessories with
a maximum power of 120
Watts only.
Fire hazard.

5.1
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Sommaire 5 (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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Section 5: Practical advice
Tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2
Wheel trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3
Tyre inflation kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.9
Tyres (tyre and wheel safety, use in winter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.11
Headlights (changing bulbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.14
Rear lights (changing bulbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.17
Indicator lights (changing bulbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.18
Interior lights (changing bulbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.19
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.21
12 volt battery: breakdowns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.23
Radio frequency remote control unit: battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . 5.25
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.26
Wipers (replacing blades) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.27
Towing/breakdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.28
Operating faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.31

tyre inflation kit....................................................... (current page)
tool kit ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
5.2
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Bloc outils, kit de gonflage : accès (L38 électrique - Renault)
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Tool kit
TOOL KIT (1/2)
the tool kit contains tools and the tyre
inflation kit. It is located in the boot.
To get to it:
– remove strap 1 and attach it 2.
– position your hands at A and B;
– pull the kit 3 towards you.
To use the tyre inflation kit, please refer
to “Tyre inflation kit” in Section 5.
Do not leave the tools un -
secured inside the vehicle
as they may come loose
under braking. After use,
check that all the tools are correctly
clipped into the tool kit, then position
it correctly in its housing: there is a
risk of injury.
1
2
B
A3
Inflation kit
To use the tyre inflation kit, please refer
to “Tyre inflation kit” in Section 5.

wheelbrace ............................................................ (current page)
hubcap tool ............................................................ (current page)
jack ........................................................................\
(current page)
wheelbrace ............................................................ (current page)
towing hitch ............................................................ (current page)
trims ....................................................................... (current page)
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5.3
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Bloc outils, kit de gonflage : accès (L38 électrique - Renault)
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Wheel trim
TOOL KIT (2/2)/TrIm
ToolsThe composition of the tool kit varies
according to the vehicle.
rear lights key 4
Used to unscrew the rear lights.
Front headlight key 5
Used to unscrew the headlights.
Wheelbrace 6
Never leave tools unsecured in the vehicle: there is a risk that they may
be thrown about during braking. After use, check that all the tools are
correctly clipped into the tool kit, then position it correctly in its housing:
there is a risk of injury.
Jack 7
When replacing the jack, fold it cor -
rectly and position the wheelbrace cor-
rectly before replacing it in its position.7
6
8
9
10
4
The jack is designed for
wheel changing purposes
only. Under no circum -
stances should it be used
for carrying out repairs underneath
the vehicle or to gain access to the
underside of the vehicle.
Hubcap tool 8
This tool is used to remove the wheel
trims.
Wheel bolt guide 9
To finish loosening or starting to tighten
the wheel bolts.
Tow eye 10
Refer to the information on “Towing” in
Section 5.Wheel trim
Remove it using the hubcap tool 8 by
connecting the hook in the recess pro-
vided next to the valve 11 (to attach the
metal clip).
To refit the wheel trim, align it with
valve 11 . Push the retaining hooks in
fully, starting with side C near the valve,
followed by D and E, finishing at F op-
posite the valve.
NB: if you are using anti-theft bolts,
refer to the information on “Changing a
wheel”.
11
C
DE
F
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lights:fog lights .......................................................... (current page)
lights: reversing lights ................................................. (current page)
lights: number plate lights .......................................... (current page)
lights: indicator lights .................................................. (current page)
lights: brake lights ...................................................... (current page)
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Projecteurs arrière et latéraux (L38 électrique - Renault)
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Indicator lights (changing bulbs)
rEAr LIgHTs AND sIDE LIgHTs: changing bulbs (2/2)
reversing light or rear fog
light 7 or 8
Please see an authorised dealer.
High-level brake light 6
Consult an approved Dealer.
side indicator lights 11
– Unclip indicator light 11 (using a flat-
blade screwdriver type tool posi -
tioned at A to move the indicator light
towards the front of the vehicle);
– Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a
turn and take out the bulb.
Bulb type: W5W.
Number plate lights 10
– Unclip light 10 by pressing tab 9;
– remove the light cover to gain access
to the bulb.
Bulb type: W5W.
11
A
The bulbs are under pres -
sure and can break when
replaced.
Risk of injury.
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8
7
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towingbreakdown ...................................... (up to the end of the DU)
towing in the event of energy failure .......... (up to the end of the DU)
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Remorquage, dépannage (L38 électrique - Renault)
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Towing/breakdown
TOWINg, BrEAKDOWN (1/3)
Choice of breakdown service
In the event of an energy fault
In the event of a fully discharged trac-
tion battery, any type of towing is per -
mitted: towing on a flatbed truck or
towing on the road using the tow eye
(please see following pages).
All other cases
Only towing on a flatbed truck is per-
mitted.
Before repairs, insert the key in the igni-
tion to unlock the steering column. Turn
it to position m.
The regulations in force for breakdown
recovery must always be observed.
Towing on a flatbed truck
Breakdown recovery must be per -
formed on a flat surface under all cir -
cumstances except where the vehicle
is immobilised following a full discharge
of the traction battery. In the event of a
total energy loss, please see the follow -
ing pages.

towing hitch............................................................ (current page)
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Remorquage, dépannage (L38 électrique - Renault)
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Bring lever to position N.In the event of an energy
fault: towing
In the event of a fully discharged trac-
tion battery:
– the warning light
Ṏ flashes;
– needle 1 is in the lower section of the
reserve zone.
It is possible to recover on a flatbed
truck or tow the vehicle using the tow
eye, following the instructions below. Before towing, insert the key in the
switch to unlock the steering column.
Turn it to position m.
The column is unlocked, the acces
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sory functions are supplied: the vehi -
cle lights can be used (hazard warn -
ing lights, brake lights etc.). The towed
vehicle’s lights must be switched on at
night.
The speed specified by current legis -
lation for towing must always be ob -
served.
T OWINg, BrEAKDOWN (2/3)
W h e n t h e e n g i n e i s
stopped, steering and brak-
ing assistance are not op -
erational.
If the lever is stuck in P,
even though you are de -
pressing the brake pedal,
the lever can be released
manually. To do this, insert a rigid
rod in the hole 3, press the rod and
unlocking button 2 located on the
lever simultaneously.
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