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Renault Fluence (2012 year). Manual - part 7

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

fuel economy ........................................(up to the end of the DU)

advice on antipollution ..........................(up to the end of the DU)

antipollution

advice ..............................................................(current page)

fuel

advice on fuel economy ...................................(current page)

2.11

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Conseils antipollution, économie de carburant, conduite (X45 - H45 - X85 - B85 - C85 - S85 - X91 - X83 - X61 - F61 - K61 - K85 - X95 - B95 - D95 - J95 - R95 - L38 - X61

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Advice: antipollution and fuel economy

ADVICe: antipollution, fuel economy and driving

(1/3)

Your vehicle complies with criteria for

recycling and recovering vehicles at the

end of their service life which will come

into force in 2015.
Some parts of your vehicle have there-

fore been designed to facilitate future

recycling.
These parts are easy to remove so

that they can be recovered and reproc-

essed by recycling companies.
By virtue of its design, moderate fuel

consumption and initial settings, your

vehicle also conforms to current anti-

pollution regulations. The manufac-

turer is actively striving to reduce pol-

lutant exhaust gas emissions and to

save energy. But the fuel consumption

of your vehicle and the level of pollutant

exhaust gas emissions are also your

responsibility. Ensure that it is main-

tained and used correctly.

Aiding fuel economy

Depending on the vehicle, in order to

optimise consumption, an indicator light

on the instrument panel will inform you

of the best moment to upshift or down-

shift gears:

shift up a gear;

[

shift down a gear.

Maintenance

It is important to remember that failure to

respect antipollution regulations could

lead to legal action being taken against

the vehicle owner. In addition, replacing

engine, fuel supply system and exhaust

components with parts other than those

originally recommended by the manu-

facturer may alter your vehicle so that

it no longer complies with antipollution

regulations.

Have your vehicle adjusted and

checked by an approved Dealer, in ac-

cordance with the instructions given in

your maintenance schedule: they will

have all the equipment necessary for

ensuring that your vehicle is maintained

to its original standard.

engine adjustments

–

ignition: this does not require ad-

justment.

–

spark plugs: for optimum fuel econ-

omy, efficiency and performance

the specifications laid down by our

Design Department must be strictly

applied.
If the spark plugs have to be

changed, use the make, type and

gap specified for your vehicle’s

engine. Contact an approved dealer

for this.

–

idle: this does not require adjust-

ment.

–

air filter, diesel filter: a clogged ele-

ment reduces performance. It must

be replaced.

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Conseils antipollution, économie de carburant, conduite (X45 - H45 - X85 - B85 - C85 - S85 - X91 - X83 - X61 - F61 - K61 - K85 - X95 - B95 - D95 - J95 - R95 - L38 - X61

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ADVICe: antipollution, fuel economy and driving

(2/3)

– Sporty driving uses a lot of fuel: drive

with a light right foot.

– Brake as little as possible. If you an-

ticipate an obstacle or bend in ad-

vance, you may then simply release

the accelerator pedal.

– 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.

– Double declutching and accelerating

before switching off are unnecessary

in modern vehicles.

– Bad weather, flooded roads:

Do not drive through floods

if the water is above the

lower edge of the wheel

rims.

Driving

– Drive carefully for the first few miles

until the engine reaches its normal

operating temperature, rather than

let it warm up while the vehicle is sta-

tionary.

– Speed is expensive.

– Do not overrev the engine in the in-

termediate gears.

Always use the highest gear possi-

ble without labouring the engine.

On versions with an automatic gear-

box, it is preferable to keep the gear

lever in position

– Avoid sudden acceleration.

exhaust gas monitoring

system

The exhaust gas monitoring system will

detect any operating faults in the vehi-

cle’s antipollution system.

If this system malfunctions, toxic sub-

stances may be released into the at-

mosphere or damage may occur.

This warning light on the in-

strument panel will indicate if

there are any faults in the system:

This lights up when the ignition is

switched on and goes out when the

engine is started.

– If it lights up continuously, consult an

approved Dealer as soon as possi-

ble;

– if it flashes, reduce the engine speed

until the light stops flashing. Contact

your approved dealer as soon as

possible.

Obstructions to the driver

On the driver’s side, only

use mats adapted to the ve-

hicle that attach to the pre-

installed parts, and regularly check

their mounting. Do not place several

mats on top of each other.

Risk of pedals jamming

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Conseils antipollution, économie de carburant, conduite (X45 - H45 - X85 - B85 - C85 - S85 - X91 - X83 - X61 - F61 - K61 - K85 - X95 - B95 - D95 - J95 - R95 - L38 - X61

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ADVICe: antipollution, fuel economy and driving

(3/3)

Advice on use

– Electricity is fuel; switch off all the

electrical components which are

not really needed.

however (safety

first), keep your lights on when the

visibility is bad (“see and be seen”).

– Use the air vents. Driving with the

windows open at 60 mph (100 km/h)

will increase fuel consumption by

4%.

– Avoid using the car for door-to-door

calls (short journeys with long waits

in between) because the engine

never reaches its normal operating

temperature.

tyres

– An underinflated tyre increases fuel

consumption.

– The use of non-recommended tyres

can increase fuel consumption.

–

In vehicles fitted with air condi-

tioning, it is normal to observe an

increase in fuel consumption (es-

pecially in urban conditions) when

it is used. For vehicles fitted with

manual air conditioning, switch off

the system when it is not required.
Advice for reducing consumption

and therefore helping to preserve

the environment:
If the vehicle has been parked in the

sun, open the doors for a few mo-

ments to let the hot air escape before

starting the engine.

– Never fill the fuel tank right to the

brim to avoid overflow.

– Do not leave an empty roof rack

fitted to the vehicle.

– It is better to fit a trailer for bulky ob-

jects.

– When towing a caravan, fit a wind

deflector and adjust it carefully.

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

2.14

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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).

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

tyre pressure monitor............................(up to the end of the DU)

tyre pressure.........................................(up to the end of the DU)

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

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Système de surveillance de pression des pneumatiques (L38 - X38 - Renault)

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This system monitors the tyre pressure.

Depending on the vehicle, the infor-

mation is displayed on the instrument

panel. In this case, they appear:
– with the ignition on, when scrolling

through the trip computer and warn-

ing system information by pressing

control 2 (refer to the information

on the “trip computer and warning

system” in Section 1);

– or if there is a fault when driving

(refer to the following pages to find

out more about the warning mes-

sages).

Tyre pressure monitor

This function is an addi-

tional driving aid.
However, the function does

not take the place of the

driver. It cannot, therefore, under

any circumstances replace the vig-

ilance or the responsibility of the

driver.
Check the tyre pressures, including

the emergency spare wheel, once a

month.

tyRe PReSSURe MONItOR

(1/3)

If the vehicle is equipped with the func-

tion, this system monitors the tyre pres-

sure.

Operating principle

Each wheel (except for the emergency

spare wheel) has a sensor in the infla-

tion valve which periodically measures

the tyre pressure.
The system informs the driver via trip

computer 1 that the tyres are suffi-

ciently inflated and warns if they are

underinflated or leaking.

the tyre pressure can be adjusted

when cold (refer to the information on

“Tyre pressures”).

If tyre pressures cannot be checked

when the tyres are

cold, the recom-

mended pressures must be increased

0.2 to 0.3 bar (3 PSI).

Never deflate a hot tyre.

Changing a wheel

If you wish to change your wheels (fit-

ting winter tyres etc.), the system will

reset itself automatically after approx-

imately two minutes driving at a mini-

mum speed of 12 mph (20 km/h).

Changing a wheel
The system may take sev-

eral minutes depending on

use for the new wheel po-

sitions and pressures to be recog-

nised; check the tyre pressures after

all operations.

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Système de surveillance de pression des pneumatiques (L38 - X38 - Renault)

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Display

The trip computer 3 and, depending

on the vehicle, display 4 informs you of

any tyre pressure faults (flat tyre, punc-

tured tyre, system fault, etc.).

“Inflate tyres for motorway”
If all four wheels B are shaded, the tyre

pressure is not adapted to the driving

speed. Slow down or inflate all

four

tyres to “motorway pressure” (refer to

the label located on the label on the

edge of the driver’s door).

tyRe PReSSURe MONItOR

(2/3)

“tyre pressure sensors absent” or

“Check tyre pressure sensors”
One wheel A disappears, indicating

that the sensor on this wheel is missing

or faulty (e.g. if the emergency spare

wheel is fitted).

“Adjust tyre pressure”
A shaded wheel A indicates a deflated

tyre.

“Puncture”
Wheel B indicates that the tyre con-

cerned is punctured or severely un-

derinflated. Replace it or contact an

approved Dealer if it is punctured. Top

up the tyre pressure if the wheel is de-

flated.
This message appears along with the

warning light.

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Système de surveillance de pression des pneumatiques (L38 - X38 - Renault)

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tyre repair product and

inflation kit

Because the valves are specially de-

signed, only use equipment approved

by the approved network.

tyRe PReSSURe MONItOR

(3/3)

emergency spare wheel

If the vehicle is equipped with an emer-

gency spare wheel, it will not have a

sensor. When it is fitted to the vehicle,

the message “Tyre pressure sensors

absent” is displayed on the instrument

panel.

Replacing wheels/tyres

This system requires specific equip-

ment (wheels, tyres, sensors, etc.).
Contact an approved dealer to replace

the tyres and to find out about avail-

able accessories compatible with the

system: the use of any other accessory

could affect the correct operation of the

system or damage a sensor.

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

anti-lock braking system: ABS ..............(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)

driving ...................................................(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)

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

electronic stability control: ESC ............(up to the end of the DU)

ESC: electronic stability control ............(up to the end of the DU)

Hill Start Assist......................................(up to the end of the DU)

hill descent control ................................(up to the end of the DU)

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Dispositifs de correction et d’assistance à la conduite (X95 - B95 - D95 - E95 - K95 - Renault)

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Driver correction devices and aids

DRIVeR CORReCtION DeVICeS/AIDS

(1/4)

Depending on the vehicle, this is com-

posed of:

– the ABS (anti-lock braking

system);

– electronic stability control eSC

with understeer control and trac-

tion 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

lit up on the in-

strument panel alongside mes-

sages “Check ABS”, “Check brak-

ing system” and “Check ESC”: ABS,

ESC and emergency brake assist

are deactivated.

Braking is always

enabled;

–

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.

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.).

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Dispositifs de correction et d’assistance à la conduite (X95 - B95 - D95 - E95 - K95 - Renault)

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DRIVeR CORReCtION DeVICeS/AIDS

(2/4)

hill start assistance

This device assists the driver when

starting on hills (ascending or descend-

ing). It prevents the vehicle from rolling

forwards or backwards by automatically

applying the brakes when the driver lifts

their foot off the brake pedal to depress

the accelerator pedal.

System operation
It only operates when the gear lever is

in a position other than neutral (other

than

N or P for automatic transmis-

sions) 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 ve-

hicle from rolling forwards or back-

wards.
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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Dispositifs de correction et d’assistance à la conduite (X95 - B95 - D95 - E95 - K95 - Renault)

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DRIVeR CORReCtION DeVICeS/AIDS

(3/4)

electronic stability control

eSC with understeer control

and traction control ASR

electronic stability control eSC
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



flashes on the instrument panel.

Understeer control
This system optimises the action of the

ESC in the case of pronounced under-

steer (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.
The system also adjusts the engine

speed to the grip available under the

wheels, independently of the pressure

exerted on the accelerator pedal.

Operating faults
When the system detects an operat-

ing fault the message “Check ESC” and

warning light

appear on the in-

strument panel. In this case, the ESC

and ASR are deactivated.
Consult an approved dealer.

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Dispositifs de correction et d’assistance à la conduite (X95 - B95 - D95 - E95 - K95 - 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.
Note: 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

Depending on the vehicle, these may

light up in the event of sudden decel-

eration.

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.

DRIVeR CORReCtION DeVICeS/AIDS

(4/4)

Disabling the function ASR
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.

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

cruise control-speed limiter...................(up to the end of the DU)

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

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

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Régulateur-limiteur de vitesse : fonction limiteur (L38 - X38 - X32 - B32 - Renault)

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Speed limiter (Analogue instrument panel)

the speed limiter operates differently

depending on the vehicle’s instrument

panel. There are two different functions

(instrument panel A and B) detailed

below.

Instrument panel A

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 Switching the function off (with limit

speed storage) (O).

5 Activation and recall of stored limit

speed (R).

Switching on

Press switch 1 on the side showing



Warning light 6 comes on, lit orange,

and the message “Speed limiter” ap-

pears on the instrument panel, accom-

panied by dashes to indicate that the

speed limiter function is activated and

waiting to store a limit speed.

To store the current speed, press

switch 2 (+): the minimum speed which

can be stored is 20 mph (30 km/h).

CRUISe CONtROL, SPeeD LIMIteR: speed limiter

(1/6)

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Régulateur-limiteur de vitesse : fonction limiteur (L38 - X38 - X32 - B32 - Renault)

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Varying the limit speed

The limit speed may be changed by re-

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

The speed limiter function is

in no way linked to the brak-

ing system.

CRUISe CONtROL, SPeeD LIMIteR: speed limiter

(2/6)

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 moment. To do this: press the

accelerator pedal

firmly and fully

(beyond the kickdown point).
While the speed is being exceeded, the

programmed speed displayed on the

instrument panel flashes.
Then, release the accelerator pedal:

the speed limiter function will return as

soon as you reach a speed lower than

the stored speed.

Limited speed cannot be maintained
When driving 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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CRUISe CONtROL, SPeeD LIMIteR: speed limiter

(3/6)

Putting the function on

standby

The speed limiter function is suspended

when you press switch 4 (O). In this

case, the limit speed remains stored

and the message "Memorised” appears

on the instrument panel

Recalling the limit speed

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

called by pressing switch 5 (R).

When the speed limiter is set to

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 indicator

light goes out to confirm that the func-

tion is deactivated.

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Régulateur-limiteur de vitesse : fonction limiteur (L38 - X38 - X32 - B32 - Renault)

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CRUISe CONtROL, SPeeD LIMIteR: speed limiter

(4/6)

Instrument panel B

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 Switch the function to standby (with

memorisation of the limit speed) (O).

5 Activation and recall of stored limit

speed (R).

Switching on

Press switch 1 on the side showing



Indicator light 7 comes on, lit orange,

and the message “Speed limiter” ap-

pears on the instrument panel, accom-

panied by dashes in zone 6 to indicate

that the speed limiter function is acti-

vated and waiting to store a limit speed.

To store the current speed, press

switch 2 (+): The limited speed will

appear in zone 6. The minimum stored

speed is 20 mph (30 km/h).

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ENG_UD24019_3

Régulateur-limiteur de vitesse : fonction limiteur (L38 - X38 - X32 - B32 - Renault)

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CRUISe CONtROL, SPeeD LIMIteR: speed limiter

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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”).

Varying the limit speed

The limit speed may be changed by re-

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

exceeding the limit speed

It is possible to exceed the limit speed

at any moment. To do this: press the

accelerator pedal

firmly and fully

(beyond the kickdown point).
While the speed is being exceeded, the

limit speed flashes on the instrument

panel and area C lights up red.
Then, as far as is possible, release

the accelerator pedal: the speed lim-

iter 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 on the

instrument panel will flash and zone C

will light up in red to inform you of this

situation.

The speed limiter function is

in no way linked to the brak-

ing system.

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