Renault Fluence Z.E. (2012 year). Manual — part 6

heating, air conditioning: programming . . . . .(current page)

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Conseils : économie d’énergie (L38 électrique - Renault)

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Vehicle rAnge: recommendations

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heating levels

The use of heating or air-conditioning

reduces vehicle range.

Before using the vehicle, you are rec-

ommended to favour “programmable

heating” mode to help maintain the ve-

hicle’s optimum range (please refer to

the information on “Air-conditioning:

programming” in Section 3).
Keep your usage of heating or air-con-

ditioning down to a minimum while driv-

ing. Favour ECO mode - please see the

information on “Automatic air-condition-

ing” in Section 3.

tyres

An under-inflated tyre increases energy

consumption. Comply with the speci-

fied tyre pressures for your vehicle.

When driving, use tyres made by the

same manufacturer, with the same di-

mensions, type and structure as the

original tyres. The use of non-regula-

tion tyres significantly reduces vehicle

range.
Please see the information on “Tyre

pressure” in Section 4.

Vehicle loading

Avoid pointlessly overloading your ve-

hicle.

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Environnement (sans marque) (X44 - X45 - X77 - X81 - X85 - X90 - X91 - X83 - X61 - TEST - X95 - J95 - R95 - F90 Ph2 - X33 - X47 - X43 - X38 - H79 - X62 - X32 - X09 -

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Environment

enVirOnMent

emissions

Your vehicle has been designed to

emit fewer greenhouse gases (CO2)

while in use, and therefore to consume

less fuel (eg. 140 g/km, equivalent to

5.3 l/100 km for a diesel vehicle).
Our vehicles are also equipped with a

particle filter system including a cata-

lytic converter, an oxygen sensor and

an active carbon filter (the latter pre-

vents vapour from the fuel tank being

released into the open air).
For certain diesel vehicles, this system

also has a particle filter to reduce the

volume of soot particles emitted.

Please make your own

contribution towards

protecting the environment

too

– Worn parts replaced in the course of

routine vehicle maintenance (vehi-

cle battery, oil filter, air filter, batter-

ies, etc.) and oil containers (empty or

filled with used oil) must be disposed

of through specialist organisations.

– At the end of the vehicle’s service

life, it should be sent to approved

centres to ensure that it is recycled.

– In all cases, comply with local legis-

lation.

recycling

Your vehicle is 85% recyclable and

95% recoverable.
To achieve these objectives, many of

the vehicle components have been de-

signed to enable them to be recycled.

The materials and structures have

been carefully designed to allow these

components to be easily removed and

reprocessed by specialist companies.
In order to preserve raw material re-

sources, this vehicle incorporates nu-

merous parts made from recycled plas-

tics or renewable materials (vegetable

or animal-derived materials such as

cotton or wool).

Your vehicle has been designed with

respect for the

environment in mind for

its entire service life: during production,

use and at the end of its life.

This commitment is illustrated by the of

the manufacturer eco² signature.

Manufacture

Your vehicle has been manufactured at

a factory which complies with a policy

to reduce the environmental impact

on the surrounding areas (reduction of

water and energy consumption, visual

and noise pollution, atmospheric emis-

sions and waste water; sorting and re-

using waste).

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energy

charge meter (function) . . . . ...(up to the end of the DU)

energy

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

energy

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

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Economètre (L38 électrique - Renault)

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Charge meter

chArge Meter

A

b

c

D

A

c

D

The traction battery supplies the elec-

trical energy required for the motor to

move the vehicle.

When you lift your foot off the accelera-

tor pedal, the motor generates electri-

cal current during deceleration, and this

energy is used to recharge the traction

battery.

“energy recovery” usage

zone A

Indicates that the vehicle is generating

energy and recharging the battery.

energy recovery features
The motor generates a more significant

engine brake than a conventional vehi-

cle.

After a maximum charge for the traction

battery and during the first few miles

when driving the vehicle, the engine

brake is temporarily reduced. Please

adapt your driving style appropriately.

Position B “neutral”

Indicates nil consumption.

“recommended

consumption” usage zone C

Indicates “economical” energy con-

sumption.

“consumption not

recommended” usage zone D

Indicates high energy consumption.

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

anti-lock braking system: ABS . . . ..(up to the end of the DU)

ESP: Electronic Stability Program . . (up to the end of the DU)

ASR (traction control) . . . . . . ...(up to the end of the DU)

traction control: ASR . . . . . . . .(up to the end of the DU)

Electronic Stability Program: ESP . . (up to the end of the DU)

emergency brake assist. . . . . . (up to the end of the DU)

emergency braking . . . . . . . ...(up to the end of the DU)

traction control: ASR . . . . . . . . . . . ..(current page)

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

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Dispositifs de correction de conduite (L38 - X38 - Renault)

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AbS (anti-lock braking

system)

Under heavy braking, the ABS prevents

the wheels from locking, allowing the

stopping distance to be managed and

keeping control of the vehicle.
Under these circumstances, the vehi-

cle can be steered to avoid an obstacle

whilst braking. In addition, this system

can increase stopping distances, par-

ticularly on roads with low surface grip

(wet ground etc.).

You will feel a pulsation through the

brake pedal each time the system is

activated. The ABS does not in any way

improve the vehicle’s physical perform-

ance relating to the road surface and

roadholding. It is still

essential to follow

the rules of good driving practice (such

as driving at a safe distance from the

vehicle in front etc.).

Driving correction devices

These include:

– the AbS (anti-lock braking

system);

– the electronic stability program

eSP with understeer control and

traction control ASr;

– emergency brake assist with, de-

pending on the vehicle, braking

anticipation.

In an emergency, apply

firm and

continuous pressure to the brake

pedal. There is no need to pump

it repeatedly. The ABS will modu-

late the force applied in the braking

system.

These functions are an ad-

ditional aid in the event of

critical driving conditions,

enabling the vehicle behav-

iour to be adapted to suit the driving

conditions.
However, the functions do not take

the place of the driver.

they do

not increase the vehicle’s limits

and should not encourage you

to drive more quickly. Therefore,

they can under no circumstances

replace the vigilance or responsibil-

ity of the driver when manoeuvring

the vehicle (the driver must always

be ready for sudden incidents which

may occur when driving).

Your braking systems

are partially operational.

However, it is

dangerous

to brake suddenly and

it is essential to stop immediately,

as soon as traffic conditions allow.

Contact an approved dealer.

Operating faults:

–

©

and

x

lit up on the in-

strument panel alongside, depend-

ing on the vehicle, messages “Check

ABS”, “Check braking system” and

“Check ESP”: ABS, ESP and emer-

gency brake assist are deactivated.

braking is always enabled;

–

x

,

D

,

©

and

®

lit

up on the instrument panel alongside

the message “Braking system fault”:

this indicates a fault in the braking

system.

In both cases, consult an approved

Dealer.

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electronic stability program

eSP with understeer control

and traction control ASr

electronic stability program eSP
This system helps you to keep control

of the vehicle in critical driving condi-

tions (avoiding an obstacle, loss of grip

on a bend, etc.).

Operating principle

A sensor in the steering wheel detects

the direction selected by the driver.
Other sensors throughout the vehicle

measure the actual direction.
The system compares driver input to

the actual trajectory of the vehicle and

corrects the trajectory if necessary by

controlling the braking of certain wheels

and/or engine power. In the event that

the system is engaged, indicator light

ù

flashes on the instrument panel.

Understeer control
This system optimises the action of the

ESP in the case of pronounced unders-

teering (loss of front axle road holding).

traction control ASr
This system helps to limit wheelspin of

the drive wheels and to control the ve-

hicle when pulling away accelerating or

decelerating.
Operating principle

Using the wheel sensors, the system

measures and compares the speed of

the drive wheels at all times and slows

down their over-rotation. If a wheel is

starting to slip, the system brakes au-

tomatically until the drive supplied be-

comes compatible with the level of grip

under the wheel again.

Operating faults
When the system detects an operat-

ing fault the message “Check ESP” and

warning light

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appear on the in-

strument panel. In this case, the ESP

and ASR are deactivated.
Consult an approved dealer.

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Dispositifs de correction de conduite (L38 - X38 - Renault)

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The traction control ASR offers addi-

tional safety, it is recommended that

you do not drive with the function disa-

bled. Correct this as soon as possible

by pressing switch 1 again.
nb: the function is reactivated auto-

matically when the ignition is switched

on or when a speed of approximately

24 mph (40 km/h) is exceeded.

emergency brake assist

This system supplements the ABS

and helps reduce vehicle stopping dis-

tances.

Operating principle
The system is for detecting an emer-

gency braking situation. In this case,

the braking assistance immediately de-

velops maximum power and may trig-

ger ABS regulation.
ABS braking is maintained as long as

the brake pedal is applied.

hazard warning lights switching on

These may light up in the event of rapid

deceleration.

Operating faults

When the system detects an operat-

ing fault the message “Check brak-

ing system” appears on the instrument

panel along with the

©

warning

light.
Consult an approved dealer.

braking anticipation

Depending on the vehicle, when you

rapidly release the accelerator, the

system anticipates the braking ma-

noeuvre in order to reduce stopping

distances.
Special cases

When using the cruise control:

– if you use the accelerator, when you

release it, the system may be trig-

gered;

– if you do not use the accelerator, the

system will not be triggered.

Disabling the ASr function
In some situations (driving on very wet

ground: snow, mud, etc. or driving with

snow chains fitted), the system may

reduce the engine output to limit wheel-

spin. If this is not required, it is possible

to deactivate the function by pressing

switch 1.
The message “Traction control off” is

displayed on the instrument panel to

inform you.

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hill start assistance

This function assists the driver when

starting on hills. It prevents the vehicle

from rolling backwards, depending on

the slope, by automatically applying the

brakes when the driver lifts his/her foot

off the brake pedal to depress the ac-

celerator pedal.

System operation
It only operates when the gear lever is in

a position other than neutral (other than

n or P) and the vehicle is completely

stationary (brake pedal depressed).
The system holds the vehicle for ap-

proximately

2 seconds. The brakes are

then gradually released (the vehicle will

move according to the slope).

The hill start assistance

system cannot completely

prevent the vehicle from

rolling backwards in all sit-

uations (extremely steep gradients,

etc.).
In all cases, the driver may depress

the brake pedal to prevent the vehi-

cle from rolling backwards.
The hill start assistance function

should not be used for prolonged

stops: use the brake pedal.
This function is not designed to im-

mobilise the vehicle permanently.
If necessary, use the brake pedal to

stop the vehicle.
The driver must remain particularly

vigilant when driving on slippery or

low-grip surfaces and/or on hills.
Risk of serious injury.

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Speed limiter

The speed limiter function helps you

stay within the driving speed limit that

you choose, known as the

limit speed.

controls

1 Main “On/Off” switch.
2 Limit speed activation, storage and

increase switch (+).

3 Decrease limit speed (-).
4 Speed limiter function standby (with

limited speed memory) (O).

5 Activation and recall of stored limit

speed (R).

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3

5

4

Switching on

Press switch 1 on side



. Indicator

light 6 comes on, lit orange, and the

message “Speed limiter” appears on

the instrument panel, accompanied by

dashes to indicate that the speed lim-

iter function is activated and waiting to

store a limit speed.

To store the current speed, press

switch 2 (+): the limit speed will replace

the dashes.

The minimum stored speed is 20 mph

(30 km/h).

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Varying the limit speed

The limit speed may be changed by re-

peatedly pressing:
– switch 2 (+) to increase speed;
– switch 3 (-) to reduce speed.

The speed limiter function is

in no way linked to the brak-

ing system.

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Driving

When a limited speed has been stored

and this speed is not reached, driving is

similar to driving a vehicle without the

speed limiter function.
Once you have reached the stored

speed, no effort on the accelera-

tor pedal will allow you to exceed

the programmed speed except in an

emergency (refer to information on

“Exceeding the limit speed”).

exceeding the limit speed

It is possible to exceed the limit speed

at any time. To do this: press the accel-

erator pedal

firmly and fully (beyond

the resistance point).
While the speed is being exceeded, the

programmed speed displayed on the

instrument panel flashes.
Then, release the accelerator: the

speed limiter function will return as

soon as you reach a speed lower than

the stored speed.

limited speed cannot be maintained
If driving up or down a steep gradient,

the system is unable to maintain the

limit speed: the stored speed will flash

on the instrument panel information dis-

play to inform you of this situation.

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3

5

4

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crUiSe cOntrOl, SPeeD liMiter: speed limiter

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Putting the function on

standby

The speed limiter function is sus-

pended when you press switch 4 (O).

In this case, the limit speed remains

stored and the message “Memorised”

accompanied by this speed appears on

the instrument panel.

recalling the limit speed

If a speed has been saved, it can be re-

called by pressing switch 5 ((R)).

When the speed limiter is put on

standby, pressing switch 2 (+) re-

activates the function without taking

into account the stored speed: it is

the speed at which the vehicle is

moving that is taken into account.

Switching off the function

The speed limiter function is deac-

tivated if you press switch 1: in this

case a speed is no longer stored. The

orange instrument panel warning light



goes out, confirming that the func-

tion is stopped.

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3

5

4

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Cruise control

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The cruise control function helps you to

maintain your driving speed at a speed

that you choose, called the

cruising

speed.
This cruising speed may be set at any

speed above 20 mph (30 km/h).

The cruise control function

is in no way linked to the

braking system.

This function is an addi-

tional driving aid. However,

the function does not take

the place of the driver.

Therefore, it can under no circum-

stances replace the driver’s respon-

sibility to respect speed limits and to

be vigilant (the driver must always

be ready to brake). Cruise control

must not be used in heavy traffic, on

undulating or slippery roads (black

ice, aquaplaning, gravel) and during

bad weather (fog, rain, side winds

etc.).
There is a risk of accidents.

controls

1 Main “On/Off” switch.

2 Limit speed activation, storage and

increase switch (+).

3 Decrease cruising speed (-).

4 Switch the function to standby

(with cruising speed saved) (O).

5 Activation with recall of stored gov-

erned cruising speed (R).

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2

3

5

4

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Switching on

Press switch 1 side



.

Indicator light 6 comes on, lit green,

and the message “Cruise control” ap-

pears on the instrument panel, accom-

panied by dashes to indicate that the

cruise control function is activated and

waiting to store a cruising speed.

Activating cruise control

At a steady speed (above 18 mph

(30 km/h approximately)) press switch 2

or (+): the function is activated and the

current speed is saved.
The cruising speed replaces the dashes

and the cruise control is confirmed by

the appearance of warning light 7 lit

green, as well as warning light 6.

Driving

Once a cruising speed is stored and

the cruise control function is active,

you may lift your foot off the accelera-

tor pedal.

Important: you are never-

theless advised to keep

your feet close to the pedals

in order to react if neces-

sary.

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7

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2

3

5

4

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The cruise control function

is in no way linked to the

braking system.

Adjusting the cruising speed

The cruising speed may be changed by

pressing the following repeatedly:
– switch 2 (+) to increase the speed,
– switch 3 (-) to decrease the speed.

exceeding the cruising speed

The cruising speed may be exceeded

at any time by depressing the accelera-

tor pedal. While it is being exceeded,

the cruising speed flashes on the in-

strument panel.
Then, release the accelerator: after a

few seconds, the vehicle will automati-

cally return to its set cruising speed.

cruising speed cannot be

maintained
When driving down a steep gradient,

the system is unable to maintain the

cruising speed: the stored speed will

flash on the instrument panel informa-

tion display to inform you of this situ-

ation.

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3

5

4

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When the cruise control function is

put on standby, pressing switch 2

(+) reactivates the cruise control

function without taking into account

the stored speed: it is the speed at

which the vehicle is moving that is

taken into account.

Putting the cruise control

on standby or switching it

off does not cause a rapid

reduction in speed: you

must brake by depressing the brake

pedal.

Putting the function on

standby

The function is set to standby if you:
– use the switch 4 (O);
– the brake pedal;
– move to neutral position.
In all three cases, the cruising speed

remains stored and the message

“Memorised” appears on the instrument

panel.
Standby is confirmed when indicator

light



goes out.

returning to the cruising speed
If a speed is stored, it can be recalled,

once you are sure that the road con-

ditions are suitable (traffic, road sur-

face, weather conditions, etc.). Press

switch 5 (R) if the vehicle speed is

above 20 mph (30 km/h).

When the stored speed is recalled, acti-

vation of the cruise control is confirmed

by the illumination of the



warning

light.
nb: if the speed previously stored is

much higher than the current speed,

the vehicle will accelerate more rapidly

to reach this threshold.

Switching off the function

The cruise control function is deacti-

vated if you press switch 1: in this case

a speed is no longer stored. The two in-

strument panel warning lights



and



go out to confirm that the function is

deactivated.

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3

5

4

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Aide au parking (L38 - X38 - Renault)

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Parking sensor

Operating principle

Ultrasonic detectors fitted in the vehi-

cle’s rear bumper measure the distance

between the vehicle and an obstacle

whilst reversing.
When reversing, most objects located

less than approximately 1.5 metres

away from the rear of the vehicle are

detected and a beep is emitted.

This measurement is indicated by

beeps which become more frequent the

closer you come to the obstacle, until

they become a continuous beep when

the vehicle is approximately 25 centi-

metres from the obstacle.

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Automatic activation/deactivation of

the rear parking distance control

The system deactivates:
– when the handbrake is engaged;
– when the vehicle speed is above ap-

proximately 4 mph (7 km/h);

– when the vehicle is stationary for

more than approximately five sec-

onds and an obstacle is detected

(such as when in a traffic jam etc.);

– when you are in positions

n and P.

This function is an additional aid that indicates the distance between the

vehicle and an obstacle whilst reversing, using sound signals.
Under no circumstances should it replace the driver’s care or responsibil-

ity whilst reversing.

The driver should always look out for sudden hazards during driving: always

ensure that there are no moving obstacles (such as a child, animal, pram or bi-

cycle, etc.) or small, narrow objects such as stones or posts in your path when

manoeuvring.

In the event an impact to

the underside of the vehicle

(e.g.: striking a post, raised

kerb or other street furni-

ture) this may result in damage to

the vehicle (e.g.: twisted axle), the

electrical circuit or the traction bat-

tery.
To avoid any risk of accident, have

your vehicle checked by an ap-

proved dealer.

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Aide au parking (L38 - X38 - Renault)

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Adjusting the parking

distance control volume

From the vehicle settings customi-

sation menu (refer to the informa-

tion on “Vehicle customisation menu”

in Section 1), select the line “Parking

sensor volume” to adjust the parking

distance control volume and confirm by

pressing key 1 or 2.

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Prolonged deactivation of the

system

From the vehicle settings personalisa-

tion menu (refer to the information on

the “Vehicle settings personalisation

menu” in Section 1), select the line

“Rear parking sensor” then activate or

deactivate the system:

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function deactivated;

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function activated.

Operating faults

Depending on the vehicle, when the

system detects an operating fault, the

message “check parking distance con-

trol” appears on the instrument panel,

accompanied by the

©

warning

light and a beep lasting approximately

5 seconds. Please see an authorised

dealer.

Special features

Make sure that the ultrasonic sensors

are not obscured (by dirt, mud, snow,

etc.).

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2

When the vehicle is being driven at

a speed below approximately 4 mph

(7 km/h), certain noises (motorcy-

cle, lorry, pneumatic drill, etc.) may

trigger the beeping sound.