Renault Fluence Z.E. (2012 year). Manual — part 5

operating faults . . . . . . . . . .(up to the end of the DU)

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

trip computer and warning system. . (up to the end of the DU)

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

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

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triP cOmPUter AND WArNiNg SYStem: operating fault messages

these appear with the

©

warning light and mean that you should drive very carefully to an authorised dealer as

soon as possible. if you fail to follow this recommendation, you risk damaging your vehicle.

They disappear when the display selection key is pressed or after several seconds and are stored in the computer log. The

©

warning light stays on. Examples of operating fault messages are given in the following pages.

examples of messages

interpreting the display selected

« check airbag »

Indicates a fault in the restraint system in addition to the seat belts. In the event of an

accident, it is possible that they may not be triggered.

« elec. System to check »

Indicates a fault on one of the pedal sensors or in the 12 V battery management

system.

« check braking system »

Indicates wear or the need to check the braking system.

« Service required »

Indicates that the system linked to the fast traction battery replacement should be

checked.

« elec. System to check »

Indicates a fault in the traction system.

« Battery charge impossible »

Indicates a fault on the traction battery recharge system.

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

trip computer and warning system. . (up to the end of the DU)

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

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

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triP cOmPUter AND WArNiNg SYStem: warning message

these appear with the

®

warning light and require you to stop immediately, for your own safety, as soon as traffic

conditions allow. Stop your engine and do not restart it. contact an approved Dealer.

Examples of warning messages are given in the following pages.

Note: the messages appear on the display either individually

or alternately (when there are several messages to be displayed), and may be accompanied by a warning light and/or a beep.

examples of messages

interpreting the display selected

“Braking system fault”

Indicates a fault in the braking system.

« Power steering fault »

Indicates a fault in the steering.

« electrical motor fault »

Indicates that the vehicle is losing power.

« electrical fault danger »

Indicates a fault in the electric system.

menu for customising the vehicle settings (up to the end of the DU)

customising the vehicle settings . . ...(up to the end of the DU)

customised vehicle settings . . . . ..(up to the end of the DU)

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Menu de personnalisation des réglages du véhicule (L38 - X38 - Renault)

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Vehicle settings customisation menu.

vehicle SettiNgS cUStOmiSAtiON meNU

Adjusting the settings

Press button 2 or 3 to select a function

to change:

a) Auto door locking while driving ;

b) Auto dipped-beam headlights ;

c) Rear parking sensor ;

d) Parking sensor volume ;

e) LANGUAGE.

=

function activated

<

function deactivated

On equipped vehicles, this function,

which is integrated in the trip compu-

ter 1, allows you to activate/deactivate

some of the vehicle’s functions.

Accessing the settings

customisation menu

With the vehicle stopped, press

button 2 or 3 several times until the

message “Settings menu: press and

hold” is shown on display 1. Press

either button 2 or 3 for longer than 2

seconds to enter the menu.

Once a line has been selected, keep

pressing button 2 or 3 to change the

function: If you select either “Parking

sensor volume” or “LANGUAGE”, you

will have to make a further selection

(sound volume of the parking distance

control or instrument panel language).

In this case, make your selection and

confirm it by holding either button 2

or 3, the value selected is shown by a

~

in front of the line.

To exit the menu, select “EXIT” or

“BACK” then confirm by keeping either

button 2 or 3 pressed. It may be nec-

essary to carry out this operation more

than once.

2

3

1

The vehicle settings personalisation

menu cannot be used when driving.

The display automatically switches

back to trip computer mode.

rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . ...(up to the end of the DU)

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Rétroviseurs (L38 - X38 - Renault)

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Rear-view mirrors

reAr-vieW mirrOrS

Door mirrors

Adjustment

Select the door mirror using switch 2,

then use button 1 to adjust it to the de-

sired position.

heated door mirrors

(depending on the vehicle)
Mirror de-icing is carried out at the

same time as rear screen de-icing.

The driver’s door mirror

may have two clearly de-

fined zones. Zone B shows

what can normally be seen

in an ordinary rear-view mirror.

Zone A increases rear side visibility.
the objects in zone A look much

further away than they really are.

1

A

B

2

3

interior rear view mirror

Its position can be adjusted.

rear view mirror with lever 3
For night driving, to avoid being dazzled

by the headlights of the car behind you,

flip the small lever 3 located behind the

rear view mirror.

rear view mirror without lever 3
The rear view mirror darkens automati-

cally at night if you are being followed

by a vehicle with its lights on.

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

headlight flashers . . . . . . . . .(up to the end of the DU)

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

lights:

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

lights:

direction indicators . . . . . . ..(up to the end of the DU)

indicators:

direction indicators . . . . . . ..(up to the end of the DU)

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

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

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

horn:

flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(current page)

horn:

sounding the horn . . . . . . . . . . . (current page)

horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...(current page)

audible and visual signals. . . . . .(up to the end of the DU)

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Avertisseurs sonore et lumineux (L38 - X38 - Renault)

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Audible and visual signals

AUDiBle AND viSUAl SigNAlS

horn

Press on the sides of the steering wheel

boss A.

headlight flasher

Pull stalk 1 towards you to flash the

headlights.

é

hazard warning lights

Press switch 2. This switch il-

luminates all four direction indicators

and the side-mounted indicator lights

simultaneously. It must only be used in

an emergency to warn drivers of other

vehicles that you have had to stop in

an area where stopping is prohibited or

unexpected or that you are obliged to

drive under special conditions.
Depending on the vehicle, the hazard

warning lights may come on automati-

cally under heavy deceleration. You can

switch them off by pressing switch 2.

Direction indicators

Move stalk 1 parallel to the steering

wheel and in the direction you are going

to turn it.
When driving on the motorway, the

steering wheel is not often turned

enough to return the stalk automatically

to 0. There is an intermediate position

in which the switch may be held when

changing lanes.
When the stalk is released, it automati-

cally returns to 0.

A

2

1

0

lighting:

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

instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . (current page)

lights:

side lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(current page)

lights:

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

hazard warning lights signal . . . . . . . . ..(current page)

signals and lights . . . . . . . . ..(up to the end of the DU)

lighting:

instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . ..(current page)

daytime running lights. . . . . . . . . . . (current page)

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Éclairages et signalisations extérieurs (L38 - X38 - Renault)

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á

main beam headlights

With the dipped beam headlights lit,

pull stalk 1 towards you. This indicator

light on the instrument panel comes on.
To return to the dipped headlight posi-

tion, pull the stalk 1 towards you again.

Exterior lighting and signals

Before driving at night:

check the electrical equip-

ment is operating correctly

and adjust your headlights

(if your vehicle is not carrying its

normal load). As a general precau-

tion, check that the lights are not

obscured (by dirt, mud, snow or ob-

jects being transported).

eXteriOr lightiNg AND SigNAlS

(1/3)

3

1

u

Side lights

Turn the ring 2 until the symbol

is opposite mark 3.

k

Dipped beam

headlights

manual operation
Turn the ring 2 until the symbol is oppo-

site mark 3. This indicator light on the

instrument panel comes on.

Automatic operation
Turn ring 2 until the AUTO symbol is op-

posite mark 3: with the engine running,

the dipped beam headlights switch on

or off automatically depending on the

brightness of the light outside, without

any action on stalk 1.

2

lights:

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

warning buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..(current page)

see-me-home lighting . . . . . . . . . . . (current page)

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Éclairages et signalisations extérieurs (L38 - X38 - Renault)

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eXteriOr lightiNg AND SigNAlS

(2/3)

Switching off the lights

There are two possibilities:

– manually, move ring 2 to position 0;

– the lights will go out automatically

when the engine is switched off, the

driver’s door is opened or the vehicle

is locked. In this case, the next time

the engine is started the lights will be

switched back on according to the

position of the ring 2.

NB: if the fog lights are lit, the lights are

not switched off automatically.

“See-me-home lighting”

function

Depending on the vehicle, this func-

tion allows you to briefly switch on the

dipped beam headlights (to provide

light when opening a gate, etc.).
With the engine and lights off and

ring 2 in the 0 position, pull stalk 1 to-

wards you: the dipped beam head-

lights light up for approximately thirty

seconds. To increase this duration,

you may pull the stalk up to four times

(total time restricted to two minutes).

Depending on the vehicle, the message

“See-me-home _ _ _” accompanied by

the lighting time is displayed on the in-

strument panel to confirm the action.
To switch off the lights before they go

out automatically, turn ring 2 to any po-

sition, then return it to position

0.

lights-on reminder buzzer

If the lights are on after the engine is

switched off, a warning beep sounds

when the driver’s door is opened to

warn you that the lights are still on.

1

2

lights:

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

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Éclairages et signalisations extérieurs (L38 - X38 - Renault)

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eXteriOr lightiNg AND SigNAlS

(3/3)

When driving in fog or snow, or

when transporting objects which are

higher than the roof, the headlights

do not come on automatically.
The driver remains in full control of

switching on the fog lights: the indi-

cator lights on the instrument panel

inform you whether the fog lights

are lit (indicator light on) or not (indi-

cator light off).

f

rear fog light

Turn centre ring 4 on the stalk

until the symbol faces mark 5, then re-

lease it.
Operation of the fog lights depends on

the exterior lighting selected, and an in-

dicator light will light up on the instru-

ment panel.
To avoid inconveniencing other road

users, remember to switch off the rear

fog light when it is no longer needed.

turning off the fog lights

Turn ring 4 again until mark 5 is oppo-

site the symbol for the fog light you wish

to switch off. The corresponding indi-

cator light goes out on the instrument

panel.
The front and rear fog lights switch off

when the exterior lights are switched

off.

1

4

5

g

Front fog lights

Turn centre ring 4 on the

stalk 1 until the symbol faces mark 5,

then release it.
Operation of the fog lights depends on

the exterior lighting position selected,

and an indicator light will light up on the

instrument panel.

electric beam height adjustment . . ...(up to the end of the DU)

see-me-home lighting . . . . . . ...(up to the end of the DU)

lights:

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

lights

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

signals and lights . . . . . . . . ..(up to the end of the DU)

headlight beam adjustment . . . . ..(up to the end of the DU)

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Réglage électrique de la hauteur des faisceaux (L38 - X38 - Renault)

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Adjusting the headlight beam height

On vehicles fitted with this function,

control A allows you to adjust the height

of the beams according to the load.
Turn control A downwards to lower the

headlights and upwards to raise them.
For vehicles not fitted with control A,

adjustment is automatic.

electricAl ADJUStmeNt OF the DiPPeD BeAm heADlightS

A

For manual setting

examples of positions for adjusting

control A according to the load.

Driver alone or with front

passenger

0

Driver with one front passenger

and one rear passenger

0

Driver with one front passenger

and two or three rear

passengers

1

Driver with one front passenger,

three rear passengers and

luggage

3

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

windscreen washer/wiper . . . . . .(up to the end of the DU)

windscreen washer . . . . . . . ...(up to the end of the DU)

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Essuie-vitre / lave-vitre avant (L38 - X38 - Renault)

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Wash, wipe

vehicle fitted with front

windscreen wiper rain sensor

A park

B automatic wiper function.

When this position is selected, the

system detects water on the wind-

screen and triggers the wipers at a

suitable wiping speed. It is possi-

ble to change the triggering thresh-

old and the time sweeps by turning

ring 2:

– E : minimum sensitivity
– F : maximum sensitivity
NB: in foggy weather or during

snowfalls, the wiping is not automati-

cally triggered and remains under

the driver’s control.

C normal wiping speed

D fast wiping speed

Special note

When driving the vehicle, the wiping

speed slows down whenever the ve-

hicle stops. For example, fast wiping

speed will slow to normal wiping speed.

As soon as the vehicle moves off,

wiping will return to the speed originally

selected.

If stalk 1 is operated, it overrides and

cancels the automatic function.

vehicle fitted with intermittent

windscreen wipers

A park

B intermittent wiping

The wipers will pause for several

seconds between sweeps. It is

possible to change the time be-

tween sweeps by turning ring 2.

C normal wiping speed

D fast wiping speed

WiNDScreeN WASh/WiPe

(1/2)

1

1

A

B

c

D

e

F

2

For all vehicles, position C can be

accessed with the ignition on and

positions B and D can only be ac-

cessed with the engine running.

headlight washer . . . . . . . . . . . . ...(current page)

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Essuie-vitre / lave-vitre avant (L38 - X38 - Renault)

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Windscreen washer

With the

ignition on, pull stalk 1 then

release.
A brief pull will trigger a single sweep

of the wipers, in addition to the wind-

screen washer.
A longer pull will trigger three sweeps

of the wipers followed, a few seconds

later, by a fourth, in addition to the wind-

screen washer.

WiNDScreeN WASh/WiPe (

2/2

)

1

In freezing or snowy weather, ensure

they are not stuck to the windscreen

(including the central area located

behind the interior rear-view mirror)

and the rear screen before starting

the wipers (risk of motor overheat-

ing).

1

A

When working in the engine

compartment, ensure that

the windscreen wiper stalk

is in position

A (off).

Risk of injury.

Before any action on the

windscreen (washing the

vehicle, de-icing, cleaning

the windscreen, etc.) return

stalk 1 to position A (off).
Risk of injury and/or damage.

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Sommaire 2 (L38 - X38 - Renault)

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Section 2: Driving

(Advice on use relating to fuel economy and the environment)

Starting, stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2

Gear control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3

Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4

Vehicle range: recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5

Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.7

Charge meter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.8

Driving correction devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.9

Speed limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.13

Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.16

Parking distance control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20

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

starting the engine . . . . . . . . (up to the end of the DU)

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

starting the engine . . . . . . . . (up to the end of the DU)

stopping the engine . . . . . . . ..(up to the end of the DU)

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Démarrage (L38 électrique - Renault)

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Starting, stopping the engine

Start position D

Starting the engine
– Move the gear lever to position

P

only

;

– turn the key to position

D and re-

lease it.

Warning light

Ṑ

may flash on the in-

strument panel, along with a beep. As

soon as light

Ṑ

stops flashing and

the beep stops, the vehicle is ready to

drive.

“Stop and steering lock”

position St

To unlock: turn the key and the steering

wheel slightly.
To lock: remove the key and turn the

steering wheel until the steering column

locks.

“Accessories” position A

When the ignition is switched off, any

accessories (radio, etc.) will continue to

function.

“On” position M

The ignition is switched on:

StArting, StOPPing the engine

Driver’s responsibility

Never leave your vehi-

cle with the key inside and

never leave a child (or a

pet) unsupervised, even for a short

while.

There is a risk that they could start

the engine or operate electrical

equipment (electric windows etc.)

and trap part of their body (neck,

arms, hands, etc.).

Risk of serious injury.
Never switch off the ignition before

the vehicle has stopped completely.

Once the engine has stopped, the

brake servo, power-assisted steer-

ing, etc., and the passive safety de-

vices such as the airbags and pre-

tensioners will no longer operate.

The vehicle can only be started if

the charging cord is unplugged from

the vehicle.

The vehicle can only be started if

the selection lever is at

P. Please

see the information on “Gear con-

trol” in Section 2.

Stopping the engine
Bring the key to “Stop” position.

Warning light

Ṑ

goes out.

changing gear . . . . . . . . . ...(up to the end of the DU)

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

reverse gear

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

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

gear lever. . . . . . . . . . . ..(up to the end of the DU)

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Boîte de vitesse (L38 électrique - Renault)

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Driving

Put lever 1 in position D.
The vehicle moves forward once you

release the brake pedal (without press-

ing on the accelerator pedal).
While driving, press the accelerator

pedal to achieve the desired speed.

reverse
Put lever 1 in position r.
The reversing lights will come on as

soon as reverse gear is selected (with

the ignition on).

Gear control

geAr cOntrOl

(1/2)

3

2

1

4

5
6

7

8

Operates similar to an automatic gear-

box.

Selector lever 1

The display 3 on the instrument panel

indicates the gear lever position.
4: P: park
5: r: reverse gear
6 : n : neutral
7 : D : forward
8 : display of gear lever position

Operation

With your foot on the brake pedal, the

selection lever 1 in P, switch on the ig-

nition.

Start the motor.

To move out of position

P, you must de-

press the brake pedal before pressing

unlocking button 2.

With the foot on the brake pedal (warn-

ing light

c

on the display 3 goes out),

move the lever out of position

P.

Only engage D or r when the vehi-

cle is stopped, with your foot on the

brake and the accelerator pedal re-

leased.

The vehicle can only start of the

gear selector is in position

P.

The vehicle can only be started if

the charging cord is unplugged from

the vehicle.

handbrake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..(current page)

2.4

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Boîte de vitesse (L38 électrique - Renault)

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Handbrake

Parking the vehicle

When the vehicle is at a standstill,

place the lever in position

P: the drive

wheels are mechanically locked by the

transmission.
Apply the handbrake.

geAr cOntrOl

(2/2)

/hAnDbrAke

When setting off, if the lever is locked

in position

P even though you are de-

pressing the brake pedal and pressing

unlocking button 2, the lever can be re-

leased manually. To do this, press the

button by inserting an object into the

hole 10 and simultaneously press un-

locking button 2 located on the lever.

10

2

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.
Do not touch the circuit elements or

any fluids or liquids.
To prevent any risk of accident,

have your vehicle checked by an

authorised dealer.
risk of serious injury or electric

shock and risk to life.

handbrake

to release:

Pull the lever 11 up slightly, press

button 12 and then lower the lever to

the floor.

to apply:

Pull lever 11 upwards and make sure

the vehicle is immobilised.

When stationary and de-

pending on the slope and/or

vehicle load, it may be nec-

essary to pull up the hand-

brake at least two extra notches and

engage position

P.

Make sure that the hand-

brake is properly released

when driving (red indicator

light off), otherwise over-

heating may occur.

12

11

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

practical advice . . . . . . . . . .(up to the end of the DU)

vehicle range . . . . . . . . . . (up to the end of the DU)

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

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

electric vehicle

vehicle range . . . . . . . . ..(up to the end of the DU)

electric vehicle

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

energy

saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..(current page)

energy recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(current page)

2.5

ENG_UD28186_4

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

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Vehicle range: recommendations

Vehicle rAnge: recommendations

(1/2)

The vehicle range is approved for a

mixed NEDC cycle (New European

Driving Cycle).

In real usage, the range of an electric

vehicle may vary depending on several

factors over which you have partial con-

trol, which may make a considerable

difference to the vehicle range. These

factors are:

– speed and driving style;

– type of road;

– heating level;

– tyres;

– vehicle loading.

Speed and driving style

High speeds will reduce your vehicle’s

range.
A “sporty” driving style reduces your

vehicle range: opt for a “lighter” driving

style.
Drive at a constant speed.
Adapt your driving to avoid exces-

sive energy consumption. Please refer

to the “Charge meter” information in

Section 2.

Anticipate traffic changes by lifting your

foot off the accelerator pedal in order

to recover energy. Please refer to the

“Charge meter” information in Section

2.

road type

Do not try to maintain the same speed

up a hill, accelerate no more than you

would on the level. Keep your foot in

the same position on the accelerator

pedal.