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Renault Fluence Z.E. (2012 year). Manual - part 4

controls .................................................(up to the end of the DU)

dashboard.............................................(up to the end of the DU)

driver’s position ....................................(up to the end of the DU)

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Driving position

DriviNg POSitiON: leFt-hAND Drive

(1/2)

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DriviNg POSitiON: leFt-hAND Drive

(2/2)

the equipment fitted, described below, DePeNDS ON the verSiON AND cOUNtrY.

1  Side air vent.
2  Side window demister outlet.
3  Stalk for:

–  direction indicator lights,
–  exterior lights,
–  front fog lights,
–  rear fog light.

4  Instrument panel.
5  Driver’s air bag and horn location.
6  –   Windscreen wiper/washer stalk,

– Trip computer information read-

out control and vehicle settings

personalisation menu.

7 – Display (depending on the vehi-

cle) of time, temperature, radio

information, navigation system in-

formation, etc.

– Driver and front passenger seat

belt unfastened and passenger

airbag deactivated warning lights.

8  Centre air vents.
9  Location for passenger air bag.
10  Side window demister outlet.
11  Side air vent.
12  Glove box.
13  Air-conditioning control.
14  Location  for  radio,  navigation

system, etc.

15  Cigarette lighter.
16  Gearstick.
17  Multimedia control.
18  Cruise control/speed limiter control.
19 Handbrake.

20 Audio connection socket.
21 Central door locking/unlocking con-

trols and hazard warning lights

switch.

22  Key ignition switch
23  Cruise control/speed limiter controls
24  Control for adjusting steering wheel

height.

25 Bonnet release control.
26 Controls for:

– headlight beam height remote ad-

justment;

– lighting dimmer for control instru-

ments;

– activation/deactivation of the trac-

tion control system.

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dashboard.............................................(up to the end of the DU)

controls .................................................(up to the end of the DU)

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DriviNg POSitiON: right-hAND Drive

(1/2)

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DriviNg POSitiON: right-hAND Drive

(2/2)

the equipment fitted, described below, DePeNDS ON the verSiON AND cOUNtrY.

1  Side air vent.
2  Side window demister outlet.
3  Location for passenger air bag.
4  –   Display (depending on the vehi-

cle) of time, temperature, radio

information, navigation system in-

formation, etc.

– Driver and front passenger seat

belt unfastened and passenger

airbag deactivated warning lights.

5 Centre air vents.
6 Stalk:

–  direction indicator lights,
–  exterior lights,
–  front fog lights,
–  rear fog light.

7 Location for driver’s air bag and

horn.

8 Instrument panel.

9 – Windscreen wiper/washer stalk,

– Trip computer information read-

out control and vehicle settings

personalisation menu.

10  Side window demister outlet.
11  Side air vent.
12  Controls for:

– headlight beam height remote ad-

justment;

– lighting dimmer for control instru-

ments;

– activation/deactivation of the trac-

tion control system.

13 Key ignition switch.
14 Cruise control/speed limiter controls.

15 Control for adjusting steering wheel

height.

16 Central door locking/unlocking con-

trols and hazard warning lights

switch.

17 Location for radio, navigation

system, etc.

18  Multimedia control.
19  Cruise control/speed limiter control.
20 Handbrake.
21  Gearstick.
22  Audio connection socket.
23  Cigarette lighter.
24  Air-conditioning control.
25  Glove box.
26   Bonnet release control.

display ..................................................(up to the end of the DU)

warning lights........................................(up to the end of the DU)

driver’s position ....................................(up to the end of the DU)

instrument panel ...................................(up to the end of the DU)

control instruments ...............................(up to the end of the DU)

indicators:

instrument panel .............................(up to the end of the DU)

lights:

fog lights ..........................................................(current page)

lights:

dipped beam headlights ...................................(current page)

lights:

direction indicators ...........................................(current page)

lights:

main beam headlights ......................................(current page)

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Warning lights

instrument panel A: lights up when

the headlamps are switched on. The

brightness can be adjusted by turning

the control knob 1.

In some cases, the appearance of a

warning light is accompanied by a mes-

sage.

WArNiNg lightS

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The

warning light means

you should

drive very carefully to

an approved dealer as soon as pos-

sible. If you fail to follow this recom-

mendation, you risk damaging your

vehicle.

Air bag warning light
This comes on when the igni-

tion is switched on and goes out after a

few seconds.

If it does not light up when the ignition

is switched on, or if it lights up when the

engine is running, it indicates a fault in

the system.

Contact your approved Dealer as soon

as possible.

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vehicle ready for driving

warning light

This comes on when the engine is

started.

Not used

Side light tell-tale light

main beam headlight tell-tale

light

Dipped beam headlight tell-

tale light

Front fog light tell-tale light

rear fog light tell-tale light

left-hand direction indicator

tell-tale light

right-hand direction indica-

tor tell-tale light

Door status warning light

If it lights up with the ignition on, a

door or the tailgate is open or not prop-

erly closed.

If no lights or sounds are ap-

parent, this indicates a fault

in the instrument panel. This

indicates that it is essential

to stop immediately (as soon as traf-

fic conditions allow). Ensure that the

vehicle is correctly immobilised and

contact an approved Dealer.

Warning light

re-

quires you to stop immedi-

ately, for your own safety,

as soon as traffic conditions allow.

Switch off the engine and do not re-

start it. Contact an approved Dealer.

the presence and operation of the warning lights DePeND ON the eqUiPmeNt AND cOUNtrY.

seat belts ...............................................................(current page)

speed limiter ..........................................................(current page)

cruise control .........................................................(current page)

battery....................................................................(current page)

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WArNiNg lightS

(2/3)

StOP light

This lights up when the ignition

is switched on and goes out as soon as

the engine is started. It comes on with

other warning lights and/or messages,

and is accompanied by a beep.
It requires you to stop immediately, for

your own safety, as soon as traffic con-

ditions allow. Switch off the engine and

do not restart it.
Contact an approved Dealer.

Brake circuit fault warning

light

If it comes on during braking and is ac-

companied by the

warning light

and a beep, it indicates that the fluid

level in the circuit is low or that there is

a braking system fault. Stop as soon as

traffic conditions allow and contact an

approved Dealer.

12 v battery charge warning

light

If it comes on together with the

warning light and a beep, it indicates

that the electrical circuit is overcharged

or undercharged.

Warning light

This lights up when the ignition

is switched on and goes out as soon as

the engine is started. It can light up in

conjunction with other warning lights

and/or messages on the instrument

panel.

It means you should

drive very care-

fully to an approved dealer as soon as

possible. If you fail to follow this recom-

mendation, you risk damaging your ve-

hicle.

the presence and operation of the warning lights DePeND ON the eqUiPmeNt AND cOUNtrY.

Front seat belt reminder

warning light

It lights up on the central display when

the engine is started and, if the driv-

er’s seat belt is not fastened, the light

flashes and a beep sounds for about

two minutes when the vehicle reaches

a speed of approximately 12 mph

(20 km/h).

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cruise control and

speed limiter indica-

tor lights
Refer to the information on “Cruise con-

trol/speed limiter” in Section 2.

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charging cord plugged in

warning light

This comes on when the charging cord

is plugged into the vehicle.

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electrotechnical system

warning light

When the blue warning light comes on,

this means that the traction battery tem-

perature is too low.

When the orange warning light comes

on, this means the traction battery or

the motor temperature is too high. Opt

for a calmer driving style.

if either of these warning lights come

on, this may lead to reduced vehicle

performance.

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low traction battery level

warning light

This comes on when the traction bat-

tery charge level has reached the re-

serve threshold. Please see the infor-

mation on “Displays and indicators” in

Section 1.

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electrotechnical system

warning light

If it lights up while driving, this means

there is an electrotechnical fault in the

“400 Volt” electrical circuit. Please see

an authorised dealer as soon as pos-

sible.

electronic Stability Program

and traction control system

warning light

There are several reasons for the warn-

ing light coming on: please refer to the

information on “Driver correction de-

vices and aids” in Section 2.

Anti-lock braking warning

light

This lights up when the ignition is

switched on and goes out after a few

seconds.
If it does not go out after the ignition is

switched on, or lights up when driving,

there is a fault with the ABS. Braking

will then be as normal, without the ABS.

Contact an approved Dealer as soon as

possible.

the presence and operation of the warning lights DePeND ON the eqUiPmeNt AND cOUNtrY.

display ..................................................(up to the end of the DU)

indicators:

instrument panel .............................(up to the end of the DU)

instrument panel ...................................(up to the end of the DU)

control instruments ...............................(up to the end of the DU)

energy consumption .............................(up to the end of the DU)

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Displays and indicators

DiSPlAYS AND iNDicAtOrS

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charge level 2

The gauge indicates the level of energy

remaining.

reserve level 1
This indicates that the battery is at ap-

proximately 12% charge. Warning light

Ṏ

comes on, along with a beep.

To optimise your range, please see the

information on “Recommendations:

saving energy” in Section 2.

imminent immobilisation level 3
This indicates that the battery is at less

than 6% charge. A beep is repeated

every 20 seconds and warning light

Ṏ

flashes. The message “Limited

performance” is displayed on the instru-

ment panel.
Motor performance gradually de-

creases until the vehicle comes to a

stop.
Please see the information on “Towing:

in the event of energy loss” in Section

the presence and operation of the display and indicators DePeNDS ON the level OF eqUiPmeNt AND the cOUNtrY.

Speedometer 4

Vehicle speed is limited to approxi-

mately 80 mph (135 km/h).

charge meter .........................................................(current page)

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DiSPlAYS AND iNDicAtOrS

(2/2)

multifunction display 5

Please refer to the information on the

“Trip computer: general information” in

Section 1.

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charge meter 6

Please refer to the information on the

“Charge meter” in Section 2.

“energy recovery” usage zone A
The needle tells you that the vehicle is

generating energy and the traction bat-

tery is being recharged (under braking

or going downhill).

Position B “neutral”
The needle tells you that you are at nil

consumption (the vehicle is at a stand-

still without consuming energy).

“consumption” usage range C
The needle tells you the energy con-

sumption (vehicle moving on a flat sur-

face, for example).

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control instruments ...............................(up to the end of the DU)

indicators:

instrument panel .............................(up to the end of the DU)

instrument panel ...................................(up to the end of the DU)

warning lights........................................(up to the end of the DU)

instrument panel messages..................(up to the end of the DU)

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Trip computer

triP cOmPUter: general information

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trip computer 1

Depending on the vehicle, this includes

the following functions:
– distance travelled;

– journey parameters;

– information messages;

– operating fault messages (con-

nected to the warning light

);

– warning messages (connected to the

warning light);

– vehicle settings customisation menu.
All these functions are described on the

following pages.

Display selection keys 2

and 3

Scroll through the following information

upwards (key 2) or downwards (key 3)

by pressing briefly and successively

(the display depends on the vehicle

equipment and country).
a) total mileage and trip mileage re-

corder;

b) journey parameters:

– total energy consumption since

the last reset;

– average energy consumption;

– current energy consumption;

– total energy consumption since

the vehicle first entered into serv-

ice;

– estimated range;

– distance travelled;

– average speed.

c) mileage before service;
e) vehicle settings customisation menu;
f) trip log, operating faults and informa-

tion message readout.

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triP cOmPUter: general information

(2/2)

trip mileage resetting

With “trip mileage recorder” selected on

the display, press button 2 or 3 until the

mileage recorder resets to zero.

resetting the journey

parameters (reset button)

with the display showing one of the

journey parameters, press button 2 or 3

until the display is reset.

reading energy consumption

values

Some vehicle equipment items con-

sume energy: the energy consumed

by the vehicle may therefore differ from

the energy consumed on the electric

counter.

interpreting some of the

values displayed after

resetting

The values showing average energy

consumption and average speed will

become more stable and reliable the

further you have travelled since the last

time the Reset button was pressed.

Automatic resetting of the

journey parameters

Resetting occurs automatically when

the maximum value of any of the pa-

rameters is exceeded.

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triP cOmPUter AND WArNiNg SYStem: journey parameters

(1/4)

examples of selections

interpreting the display selected

a) total mileage and trip mileage recorder.

101778 km

112.4 km

Consumption

b) Journey parameters.

energy consumed since the last reset.

20 kWh

Average

Average energy consumption since the last reset.
The value is displayed after having travelled at least 400 metres since

the last reset.

18,5 kWh/100km

current energy consumption.

the display of information shown below DePeNDS ON the vehicle eqUiPmeNt AND cOUNtrY.

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triP cOmPUter AND WArNiNg SYStem: journey parameters

(2/4)

examples of selections

interpreting the display selected

Range

estimated range with remaining energy.
Value estimated based on average energy usage over the last 125 miles

(200 km).

118 km

Distance

Distance travelled since the last reset.

522 km

Average

Average speed since the last reset.

The value is displayed after driving 400 metres.

48 km/h

Consumption

total energy usage since vehicle first entered service.

487 kWh

the display of information shown below DePeNDS ON the vehicle eqUiPmeNt AND cOUNtrY.

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triP cOmPUter AND WArNiNg SYStem: journey parameters

(3/4)

examples of selections

interpreting the display selected

Service due in

c) Service interval.

Distance remaining until the next service (displayed in miles/kilome-

tres), then when the service nears, several scenarios are possible:

– distance/time remaining less than

900 miles (1,500 km) or one

month: the message “Service due in” is displayed accompanied by

the nearest term (distance or time);

– distance/time remaining

0 km/miles or service date reached: the

message “Service vehicle” is displayed accompanied by the

warning light.

The vehicle requires a service as soon as possible.

1936 km

resetting the display after the service in accordance with the maintenance schedule.

The service interval must only be reset after a service which complies with the recommendations in the maintenance schedule.
Special note: To reset the service interval, press and hold one of the display reset buttons for approximately 10 seconds until

the display shows the mileage permanently.

the display of information shown below DePeNDS ON the vehicle eqUiPmeNt AND cOUNtrY.

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triP cOmPUter AND WArNiNg SYStem: journey parameters

(4/4)

the display of information shown below DePeNDS ON the vehicle eqUiPmeNt AND cOUNtrY.

examples of selections

interpreting the display selected

d) vehicle settings customisation menu.

Enables certain vehicle functions to be set (instrument panel language,

parking distance control, etc.). Refer to the information on “Vehicle set-

tings customisation menu” in Section 1.

SETTINGS MENU

press and hold

Speed limiter

e) cruise control/speed limiter programmed speed.

Refer to the information on the “Speed limiter” and “Cruise control” in

Section 2.

90 km/h

Cruise control

90 km/h

No message available

f) trip log.

Successive display:
– information messages (passenger airbag OFF etc);
– operating fault messages.

instrument panel messages..................(up to the end of the DU)

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instrument panel ...................................(up to the end of the DU)

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Ordinateur de bord : messages d’information (L38 électrique - Renault)

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triP cOmPUter AND WArNiNg SYStem: information messages

examples of messages

interpreting the display selected

“charge remain. 02:10"

Indicates the time remaining before a full charge.

“checking control functions”

Displayed with the ignition on when the vehicle is running self-diagnostics.

“traction control off”

Indicates that you have deactivated the ASR function.

“No message available”

No warning is stored.

“Steering wheel not locked”

Indicates that the steering column has not been locked.

“Performance limited”

Indicates deterioration of vehicle performance.

“Brake the vehicle”

Follow these instructions: risk of damage to the motor.

These can help in the vehicle starting phase, or give information about a selection or a driving status.

Examples of information messages are given in the following pages.

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