2012 RENAULT FLUENCE Z.E. Owners Manual

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Batterie : dépannage (L38 électrique - Renault)
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Attach positive lead A to mounting 1
attached to (+) terminal 2 then to
(+) terminal 3 of the battery supplying
the current.
Attach the negative lead B to the
(– ) terminal 4 of the battery supplying
the current, then to the (–) terminal 5
of the discharged battery.
starting the vehicle using the
battery from another vehicle
If you have to use the battery from an-
other vehicle to start, obtain suitable
jump leads (with a large cross section)
from an approved dealer or, if you al -
ready have jump leads, ensure that
they are in perfect condition.
The two batteries must have an iden-
tical nominal voltage of 12 volts. The
battery supplying the current should
have a capacity (amp-hours, Ah) which
is at least the same as that of the dis-
charged battery.
Switch off your vehicle ignition. Ensure
that there is no risk of contact between
the two vehicles (risk of short circuiting
when the positive terminals are con -
nected) and that the discharged battery
is properly connected.
Start the engine of the vehicle supply -
ing the current and run it at an interme-
diate engine speed.
12 VOLT BATTEr Y: breakdown recovery (2/2)
2
3
4
5
A
B1
Check that there is no con-
tact between leads A and B
and that the positive lead A
is not touching any metal
parts on the vehicle supplying the
current.
Risk of injury and/or damage to the
vehicle.
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Do not use your electric vehicle to restart the 12 volt battery in a conventional
vehicle. The 12 volt electric power of an electric vehicle is not enough to perform
such an operation.
Risk of damage to vehicle
As soon as it starts, disconnect
cables A and B in reverse order (5 - 4
- 3 - 2).

battery (remote control) ........................ (up to the end of the DU)
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Télécommande à radiofréquence : piles (L38 - X38 - X32 - B3\
2 - Renault)
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Radio frequency remote control unit: battery
rADIO FrEqUENCY rEmOTE CONTrOL: battery
replacing the battery
Open the case at slot 1 using a coin,
and replace battery 2 , observing the
polarity shown on the back of the cover. Note:
It is not advisable to touch the
electrical circuit in the key cover when
replacing the battery.
Do not touch the battery or the contact
strips with your fingers. Use a soft cloth.
Do not dispose of your used
batteries in the countryside.
Give them to an organisa -
tion that collects and recy -
cles used batteries.Batteries can be obtained from your
approved Dealer.
These batteries should have a serv-
ice life of approximately two years.
When refitting, ensure that the cover
is correctly clipped into place.
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accessories...........................................(up to the end of the DU)
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Accessoires (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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Accessories
ACCEssOrIEs
Electrical and electronic accessoriesBefore installing this type of accessory, make sure it is compatible with your vehicle. You can get advice from an au-
thorised dealer.
To install an accessory requiring intervention with the vehicle’s 12 V electrical circuit, please follow these instructions:
– disconnect the charging cord from the traction battery;
– switch off the ignition;
– disconnect the 12 V battery.
risk of serious injury.
Connect accessories with a maximum power of 120 watts only. Fire hazard.
No work may be carried out on the vehicle’s electrical or radio circuits, except by authorised dealers: an incorrectly connected
system may result in damage being caused to the electrical equipment and\
/or the components connected to it.
If the vehicle is fitted with any aftermarket electrical equipment, make sure that the installation is correctly protected by a fuse.
Establish the rating and position of this fuse.
Use of transmission/receiving devices (telephones, CB equipment etc.).\
Telephones and CB equipment with integrated aerials may cause interference to the electronic systems originally fitted to the
vehicle: it is advisable only to use equipment with an external aerial. Furthermore, we remind you of the need to conform
to the legislation in force concerning the use of such equipment.
Fitting after-market accessoriesIf you wish to install accessories on the vehicle: please contact an authorised dealer. Also, to ensure the correct operation of
your vehicle, and to avoid any risk to your safety, we recommend that you use only accessories specifically designed for your
vehicle, which are the only accessories for which the manufacturer will \
provide a warranty.
If you are using an anti-theft device, only attach it to the brake pedal\
.
Obstructions to the driver
On the driver’s side, only use mats suitable for the vehicle, attached with the pre-fitted components, and check the fitting regu-
larly. Do not lay one mat on top of another. There is a risk of wedging the pedals

wiper blades ......................................... (up to the end of the DU)
wipers blades ............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
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Balais d’essuie-vitres (L38 - X38 - Renault)
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Wipers (replacing blades)
WINDsCrEEN WIPEr BLADEs
replacing wiper blades 1
With the ignition on and the engine
switched off, lower the windscreen
wiper stalk completely: they stop
slightly away from the bonnet.
Lift wiper arm 3 , pull tab 2 (move -
ment A) and push the blade upwards.
To refit
Slide the blade along the arm until it
clips on. Make sure that the blade is
correctly locked in position. Return the
windscreen wiper stalk to the park po-
sition.
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2
3
Keep monitoring the condition of the
wiper blades. How long they last de-
pends on you:
– clean the blades and the wind -
screen regularly with soapy
water;
– do not use them when the wind-
screen is dry;
– free them from the windscreen
when they have not been used
for a long time.
A
– In frosty weather, make
sure that the wiper blades
are not stuck by ice (to
avoid the risk of the motor
overheating).
– Check the condition of the wiper
blades.
They should be replaced as soon
as they become less efficient: ap-
proximately once a year.
When changing the blade, when it
has been removed, do not let the
wiper arm fall against the window:
risk of breaking the window.

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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Jaune NoirNoir texte
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)
JauneNoirNoir texte
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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
-
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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towing hitch............................................................ (current page)
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Remorquage, dépannage (L38 électrique - Renault)
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T OWINg, BrEAKDOWN (3/3)
Access to towing points
Only use the front 6 and rear 7 towing
points.
These towing points may only be used
for towing: never use them for lifting the
vehicle directly or indirectly. Unclip cover
5 or 8 by inserting a flat -
blade screwdriver or similar under the
cover.
Tighten towing hitch 4 fully: as much
as possible by hand at first, then finish
tightening it using the wheelbrace.
Only use the tow hitch 4 and the wheel-
brace located under the boot carpet in
the tool kit (please refer to the para -
graph entitled “Tool kit”).
Do not leave the tools unse-
cured 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, depending on the vehicle, po-
sition it correctly in its housing.
Risk of injury.
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7
4
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Do not remove the key from
the ignition when the vehi -
cle is being towed.

operating faults ..................................... (up to the end of the DU)
faults operating faults ............................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Anomalies de fonctionnement (L38 électrique - Renault)
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Operating faults
OPErATINg FAULTs (1/4)
The following advice will enable you to carry out quick, temporary repairs. For safety reasons you should always contact
an approved dealer as soon as possible.
FAULTs POssIBLE CAUsEsWHAT TO DO
Impossible to charge the traction bat -
tery. No electrical current in domes
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tic sockets or poor connection of
cable to domestic socket. Check your installation (circuit breaker, pro-
grammer, etc.).
Check the connections (socket, etc.).
Please refer to the information on “Electric
vehicle: charging” in Section 1.
The outdoor temperature is lower
than -26°C. Recharge your vehicle in a more suitable
environment. If necessary, refer to the para-
graph on “Towing, breakdown” in Section 5.
The cord is defective. Please see an authorised dealer to replace
it.
The programmable air conditioning
fails to work. One of the usage conditions is not
complied with (the traction battery
is not charged, etc).Please refer to the information on “Air-
conditioning: programming” in Section 3.