Renault FLUENCE User manual

QUICK GUIDE
FLUENCE

ENG_UD18066_2
Edito (L38 - X38 - Renault)ENG_RP_908-2_L38_Renault_0
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Congratulations on your choice and thank you for your purchase.
Your new Fluence has been designed by the RENAULT teams to offer you an elegant model which provides a refined level of comfort, whilst remaining compatible with
your day-to-day life.
Experience outstanding class and come and discover the main functions of your new Fluence in this document.
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Translated from French. Copying or translating, in part or in full, is forbidden unless prior written permission has been obtained from RENAULT, 92100 Billancourt 2010.
This document does not replace the driver’s handbook.
Please read the complete driver’s handbook for more detailed information on the equipment mentioned in the reference guide for your Fluence.

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ENG_UD18797_2ENG_RP_908-2_L38_Renault_0
  
  
  
  
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  
  
  
  
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  
  

ENG_UD14300_1
Avant et compartiment moteur (L38 - X38 - Renault)ENG_RP_908-2_L38_Renault_0
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Front and engine compartment
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
You can view the oil level on the instrument panel:
when the message “test of control system” ap-
pears on the instrument panel, press either
button  or . The oil level is temporarily displayed
on the instrument panel.
You must observe the service intervals and the
standards governing the oils tested for your
engine. Refer to the Maintenance Service docu-
ment for your vehicle, and to Section 4 of the ve-
hicle handbook for the precautions to take when
filling with oil.

The level indicated on tank  should be between
the “MINI" and "MAXI" markings.
If it is necessary to top up this level, it is essential
to do so when the engine is cold.

Add some fluid to reservoir  if necessary.
 depending on the vehicle, to find out the
fluid level, open the cap and pull out the dipstick.

To open, pull handle , pull on the bonnet handle
then lift it. Secure the bonnet with the stay.

Check that nothing has been left in the engine
compartment.
To close the bonnet again, hold the bonnet in the
middle and guide it until it locks properly.
Check that the bonnet is locked.

ENG_UD18067_2
Côté passager (L38 - X38 - X32 - B32 - Renault)ENG_RP_908-2_L38_Renault_0
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Passenger side
ON
OFF
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


If you wish to fit a rear-facing child seat on the
front passenger seat, you must deactivate the air
bag: with the vehicle stationary, turn switch  to
.
The ¹ indicator light comes on, lit orange,
on the central display .
Immediately reposition the switch to  as soon
as you stop using the child seat.


You should reactivate the air bag as soon as you
remove the child seat from the front passenger seat
to ensure the protection of the front passenger in
the event of an impact.
To reactivate the air bag: when the vehicle is sta-
tionary, push and turn lock  to the  position.
With the ignition on, you must check that the warn-
ing light ¹ is lit up on central display .
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ENG_UD14302_1
Place arrière (2) (L38 - X38 - X32 - B32 - Renault)ENG_RP_908-2_L38_Renault_0
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Rear seats
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

Press handle  on the seatback to be folded down
or, depending on the vehicle, press the two han-
dles  on each side of the seatback at the same
time.
 to obtain a flat floor, lower the headrests,
and fold the seat base then the seatback.
To return the seatback to its initial position, check
that the seat belts are in the correct position and
lift the seatback. Check that it is correctly locked.
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
Each rear side seat is fitted with the ISOFIX child
seat mounting system.
Depending on the type of child seat used, installa-
tion requires specific precautions.
The two rings  are located between the seatback
and the seat base of the seat and are identified by
a marking on the seatback. To ensure your child
seat can be easily fitted and locked on rings , use
access guides  on the child seat.
Consult your RENAULT Dealer to find out about the
equipment available for your vehicle.

Ç  
Press switch  to authorise opening of the rear
doors. If the vehicle is equipped with electric rear
windows, this action will also authorise their use.
The indicator light in the switch lights up to con-
firm that the locks have been activated.
Refer to Section 3 of the driver’s handbook.
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ENG_UD18798_4
Arrière (L38 - X38 - Renault)ENG_RP_908-2_L38_Renault_0
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
On equipped vehicles, the parking distance control
“measures” the distance between the rear of the
vehicle and any obstacles nearby.
When approaching an obstacle during manoeuvres,
the beeps become faster and then sound continu-
ously when the vehicle is 25 cm from the obstacle.
You can temporarily deactivate the system using
switch  located on the dashboard (depending on
the vehicle), or permanently, via the vehicle set-
tings customisation menu, which can be accessed
using stalk  (refer to your driver’s handbook).
Rear

– When driving, when the low fuel level warning
light L comes on, fill the tank as soon as
possible.
After the warning light comes on, you have approx-
imately 30 miles (50 km) left, driving at moder-
ate speed.
The fuel tank capacity is approximately 59 litres.

An emergency spare wheel  is provided in case of
a puncture. To access it, lift the luggage compart-
ment carpet.
Refer to Section 5 of your driver’s handbook.

Your vehicle is fitted with a flap and a cap.
– Unlock the flap:
– vehicle with switch , press the switch;
– vehicle without switch , press the door un-
locking button on the remote control.
– Open cover .
– Open cap , then insert the filler nozzle.
 If the flap does not open, ensure that the
vehicle is unlocked.
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
 
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ENG_UD14304_1
Accès au véhicule (L38 - X38 - X32 - B32 - Renault)ENG_RP_908-2_L38_Renault_0
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Accessing the vehicle


Having the card on you (you can leave it in your
pocket or bag) will enable:
– automatic unlocking by pulling a door handle;
– automatic locking when leaving the vehicle (a
beep sounds) or intentional locking by pressing
the button on the driver’s door handle.
 if required, you can use the manual mode or
built-in key . To release the key, press button .

– The detection zone of the card, necessary for
locking and unlocking the vehicle, depends on
the surrounding environment or the location of
the card;
– … for vehicles equipped with deadlocking,
two successive presses on this button stop the
vehicle from being opened, even from the inside
and, depending on the vehicle, the windows are
closed.




Press:
‡ to unlock;
… to lock;
ˆ to switch the exterior lights on/off remotely
(in order to find your vehicle in a car park for ex-
ample);
† to lock/unlock the luggage compartment
only.


To release the key, press button . It is released
from the unit. To return it, push it into its housing.

In all situations:
– Two flashes of the direction indicator lights con-
firm locking;
– one flash of the direction indicator lights con-
firms unlocking.
After locking/unlocking the vehicle or the lug-
gage compartment only using the buttons on the
RENAULT card, remote locking and unlocking in
hands-free mode are deactivated.
To reactivate the hands-free mode: restart the
vehicle.
Never leave the remote control or the RENAULT
card inside the vehicle.
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ENG_UD14284_1
Démarrage/Arrêt du moteur (L38 - X38 - Renault)ENG_RP_908-2_L38_Renault_0
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RENAULT card, instrument panel
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
 
With the hands-free RENAULT card in the interior
detection zone (except for some high areas such as
the sun visor...), press button .

With key in the ignition switch, turn it fully on.
Once the engine has started, release it.

: before starting, position the gear
lever in neutral.
 : before starting, position the
gear lever in position .

 
With the vehicle stationary, press button .

With the vehicle stopped, turn the key towards you.


Depending on the vehicle, certain functions can
be adjusted from the trip computer and warning
system.
To access this menu, with the vehicle stopped:
– briefly press button  or  repeatedly until the
message “settings menu: long press” appears;
– hold down button  or  until the message “set-
tings menu” appears;
– press button  or  until you have the function
you wish to modify;
– select the line, hold down button  or  to modify
the function.
To exit the menu:
– press  once or more to select “Back” or “Exit”;
– press and hold  to confirm;
– repeat the operation if necessary.

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ENG_UD14306_1
Poste de conduite : sièges (L38 - X38 - X32 - B32 - Renault)ENG_RP_908-2_L38_Renault_0
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

Lower handle  to increase the support and lift to
decrease it.
Adjusting the seats


Turn control knob  to the required position.

(depending on vehicle)
With the engine running, press switch 
ñ This indicator light on the instrument panel
comes on once the front seat heating system is
operating. The system, which has a thermostat, de-
cides whether or not the heating is needed, accord-
ing to the position selected.


Lift handle  to release. Release the handle at the
desired position and make sure that it is locked.

Move lever  as many times as necessary upwards
or downwards.
Carry out these adjustments when the vehicle
is stationary.
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

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