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Renault Fluence (2012 year). Manual - part 10

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3.19

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Rangements / aménagements habitacle (L38 - X38 - Renault)

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PASSENgER coMPARTMENT SToRAgE SPAcE AND FITTINgS

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Rear armrest storage

Lower armrest 9.

clothes hooks 10

grab handle 11

This offers support and can be held

when the vehicle is being driven.
Do not use it for getting into or out of

the vehicle.

When turning corners,

accelerating or braking,

ensure that the recepta-

cle being held by the cup

holder is not dislodged.
There is a risk of burning if hot liquid

escapes.

Front seat storage

compartments 12

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

cigar lighter ...........................................(up to the end of the DU)

accessories socket ...............................(up to the end of the DU)

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Cendriers-Allume cigares (L38 - X38 - Renault)

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Accessories socket

Ashtray/cigar lighter

cigar lighter 2

With the ignition on, push in cigar

lighter 2, it will spring back with a click

when it is ready. Pull it out to use. After

use, replace it without pushing it all the

way in.

AShTRAY, cIgAR lIghTER, AccESSoRIES SockET

Accessories sockets

You may use cigar lighter recess 2 or

socket 3 (depending on the vehicle).

They are designed for connecting ac-

cessories with a maximum power rating

of 120 Watts (voltage: 12V) which

have been approved by our Technical

Department.

If your vehicle is not fitted with a cigar lighter and an ashtray, these can be ob-

tained from an approved Dealer.

Ashtray 1

To open, lift the cover. To empty, pull the

ashtray towards you and it will be re-

leased from its housing.

Connect accessories

with a maximum power of

120 Watts only.
Fire hazard.

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Banquette arrière (L38 - X38 - Renault)

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Rear bench seat

when refitting the seat-

back, make sure it is cor-

rectly locked in place.

If seat covers are fitted,

make sure these do not prevent the

seatback latch from locking in.

Make sure that the seat belts are

positioned correctly.

Reposition the headrests.

Depending on the vehicle, the seat and

the seatback may be folded away to

allow bulky objects to be carried.

To fold away the seat base
Tilt seat base A against the front seats.
To fold down the seatback
After folding the seat base down,

remove the rear headrests (refer to the

information on the “Rear headrests”

in Section 1), then press button 1 and

lower the seatback(s) B.

In all situations, lower the rear head-

rests (refer to the information on the

“Rear headrests” in Section 1).

For safety reasons, carry

out any adjustments when

the vehicle is not being

driven.

REAR BENch SEAT

When moving the rear

bench seat, check that

the bench seat anchor-

age points are clean (they

should be free from grit, cloths or

any other item which may prevent

the bench seat from locking se-

curely).

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

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Coffre à bagages (L38 - X38 - Renault)

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Luggage compartment

TAIlgATE

opening
Press button 1 or 2 and lift the tailgate.

closing
Pull down the tailgate using handle 4

inside the tailgate (depending on the

vehicle) to assist you.

opening manually from

inside the vehicle

If it is impossible to unlock the tailgate,

it can be done from inside.
– access the luggage compartment by

folding forward the seatback(s) of

the rear bench seat,

– insert a pencil or similar object in

cavity 3 and slide the unit as shown

in the illustration,

– push the tailgate to open it.

rear parcel shelf ....................................(up to the end of the DU)

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

rear parcel shelf ....................................(up to the end of the DU)

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Tablette arrière (L38 - X38 - Renault)

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Lift rear parcel shelf 2 slightly and pull it

towards you.
To refit it, proceed in reverse order to

removal.

Five-door version

Removal

Unhook the two cords 1 (tailgate side).

Rear parcel shelf

Do not place any objects,

especially heavy or hard

objects, on parcel shelf 2

or 3. These may pose a risk

to the vehicle occupants if the driver

has to brake suddenly or if the vehi-

cle is involved in an accident.

REAR PARcEl ShElF

Four-door version

storage compartments ..........................(up to the end of the DU)

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

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Rangements / aménagements coffre à bagage (L38 - X38 - Renault)

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Luggage compartment storage space and fittings

luggAgE coMPARTMENT SToRAgE SPAcE AND FITTINgS

Anchorage points

Hooks 1 located on each corner of the

luggage compartment allow the load to

be secured.
Depending on the vehicle, to access

the emergency spare wheel, lift the lug-

gage compartment carpet using strap 3

and attach it to hook 2.

Always place objects being trans-

ported so that the heaviest items

are resting against the back of the

rear bench seat.

luggage net

(four-door version)
Hooks 4 located on each side of the

luggage compartment can be used to

attach a luggage net.

transporting objects

in the luggage compartment ...........(up to the end of the DU)

towing rings ..........................................(up to the end of the DU)

towing

towing equipment ............................(up to the end of the DU)

towing equipment

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

towing a caravan ..................................(up to the end of the DU)

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Transport d’objets dans le coffre (L38 - X38 - Renault)

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Transporting objects in the luggage compartment/Towing (towing equipment)

TRANSPoRTINg oBjEcTS IN ThE luggAgE coMPARTMENT/TowINg (towing equipment)

Always position the heavi-

est items directly on the

floor. Use the lashing points

on the floor of the luggage

compartment, if these are fitted to

the vehicle. The luggage should be

loaded in such a way that no items

will be thrown forward and strike the

occupants if the driver has to brake

suddenly. Fasten the rear seat belts,

even if the seats are not occupied.

Always place the objects to be trans-

ported so that their largest side rests

against the back of the rear bench

seat, for normal loads, or against the

back of the front seats when the rear

bench seatbacks are folded down

(Example A).
If you have to place objects on the

folded seat back, it is vital that you

remove the headrests before folding

the seat back so that it can be folded as

flat as possible against the seat.

Four-door version C = 1,085 mm

Five-door version C = 867 mm
Permissible nose weight, maximum

permissible towing weight, braked

and unbraked: refer to the information

on “Weights” in Section 6.

roof bars ...............................................(up to the end of the DU)

roof rack

roof bars ..........................................(up to the end of the DU)

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Barres de toit (L38 - X38 - Renault)

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Roof bars

RooF BARS: accessing the mounting points

Open the doors to access the mount-

ing points 1.

For information on the range of

equipment adapted to your vehi-

cle, we advise you to consult an ap-

proved Dealer.
Refer to the fitting instructions for in-

formation on how to fit roof bars and

conditions of use.
Please keep these instructions with

the rest of the vehicle documenta-

tion.
Maximum permissible load on

roof rack: refer to the information

on “Weights” in Section 6.

If original roof bars, ap-

proved by our Technical

Department, are supplied

with screws, only use these

screws for attaching the roof bars to

the vehicle.

multimedia equipment ..........................(up to the end of the DU)

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

navigation system .................................(up to the end of the DU)

hands-free telephone integrated control (up to the end of the DU)

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

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

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Equipement Multimédia (L38 - X38 - Renault)

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Multimedia equipment

MulTIMEDIA EquIPMENT

The presence and location of this

equipment depends on the vehicle’s

multimedia equipment.

1 Radio;

2 Display;

3 Steering column control;

4 Microphone.

hands-free telephone

integrated control

On equipped vehicles, use micro-

phone 4 and steering column control 3.

To use this equipment, consult the

instructions for the equipment which

should be kept with the other vehi-

cle documentation.

using the telephone
We remind you of the need

to conform to the legislation

in force concerning the use

of such equipment.

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Filler NU (X06 - C06 - S06 - X35 - L35 - X44 - C44 - G44 - X45 - H45 - X65 - L65 - S65 - X73 - B73 - X74 - B74 - K74 - X77 - J77 - F77 - R77 - X81 - J81 - X84 - B84 - C84

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4.1

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Sommaire 4 (L38 - X38 - Renault)

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Section 4: Maintenance

Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2

Engine oil level: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4

general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.4

topping up, filling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.6

Engine oil change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.7

Levels: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.8

engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.8

brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.9

windscreen/headlight washer reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.10

Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.10

Tyre pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.11

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.12

Bodywork maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.13

Interior trim maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.15

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

maintenance:

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

4.2

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Capot moteur (L38 - X38 - Renault)

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Bonnet

Opening the bonnet

Lift the bonnet and release stay 4 from

its holder 5. For your own safety, it is

very important to fix the stay into re-

tainer 3 in the bonnet.

To open, pull handle 1, located on the

left-hand side of the dashboard.

Unlocking the bonnet catch

To release it, lift tab 2.

BOnnet: four-door version

Closing the bonnet

Check that nothing has been left in the

engine compartment.
To close the bonnet, replace stay 4

back into its holder 5, hold the bonnet in

the middle and lower it to 30 cm above

the closed position, then release it. It

will latch automatically under its own

weight.

Ensure that the bonnet is

properly locked.
Ensure that nothing is pre-

venting locking (grit, cloths,

etc.).

The engine may be hot

when carrying out opera-

tions in close proximity. In

addition, the engine cooling

fan can come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.

In the event of even a slight

impact involving the radia-

tor grille or bonnet, have

the bonnet lock checked by

an approved dealer as soon as pos-

sible.

After carrying out any work

in the engine compart-

ment, check that nothing

has been left behind (cloth,

tools, etc.).
These may damage the engine or

cause a fire.

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Capot moteur (L38 - X38 - Renault)

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Opening the bonnet

Lift the bonnet; you will need to guide it

as it is held by a strut.

To open, pull handle 1, located on the

left-hand side of the dashboard.

Unlocking the bonnet catch

To release it, lift tab 2.

BOnnet: five-door version

Closing the bonnet

Check that nothing has been left in the

engine compartment.
To close the bonnet again, hold the

bonnet in the middle and lower it to

30 cm above the closed position, then

release it. It will latch automatically

under its own weight.

Ensure that the bonnet is

properly locked.
Ensure that nothing is pre-

venting locking (grit, cloths,

etc.).

The engine may be hot

when carrying out opera-

tions in close proximity. In

addition, the engine cooling

fan can come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.

In the event of even a slight

impact involving the radia-

tor grille or bonnet, have

the bonnet lock checked by

an approved dealer as soon as pos-

sible.

Do not press down on the

bonnet: there is a risk that

the bonnet may accidentally

close.

After carrying out any work

in the engine compart-

ment, check that nothing

has been left behind (cloth,

tools, etc.).
These may damage the engine or

cause a fire.

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

oil change .............................................(up to the end of the DU)

engine oil level ......................................(up to the end of the DU)

4.4

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Niveau huile moteur : généralités (L38 - X38 - Renault)

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Oil level

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  

Engine oil level:

general information

engine Oil level: general information

(1/2)

Minimum oil level warning on

the instrument panel

When the message “Checking control

functions” is displayed press button 3

or 4.

if the level is below minimum: the

message “Oil level” appears on the dis-

play along with squares 1 that are re-

placed with dashes 2 when the level

goes down.
note: The detailed level cannot be dis-

played if the vehicle was previously

only driven for a short time.

if the level is at the minimum
Depending on the vehicle, the message

“Top up oil level” and indicator light

light up on the instrument panel.

it is vital to top up the oil as soon as

possible.

The display only warns the

driver if the oil level is at the

minimum level. It does not

inform the driver that the oil

level has exceeded the maximum

level as this can only be measured

using a dipstick.

It is normal for an engine to use oil for

lubrication and cooling of moving parts

and it is normal to top up the level be-

tween oil changes.
However, contact your approved

Dealer if more than 0.5 litres is being

consumed every 600 miles (1,000 km)

after the running in period.
Oil change frequency: check the oil

level from time to time and certainly

before any long journey to avoid the

risk of damaging your engine.

Reading the oil level

The oil level should be read with the ve-

hicle on level ground, after the engine

has been switched off for some time.
the dipstick must be used to read

the exact oil level and make sure

that the maximum level has not been

exceeded (risk of engine damage).

Refer to the following pages.
The instrument panel display only

alerts the driver when the oil level is at

its minimum.

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

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Niveau huile moteur : généralités (L38 - X38 - Renault)

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engine Oil level: general information

(2/2)

Reading the level using the

dipstick

– remove the dipstick and wipe with a

clean, lint-free cloth;

– push the dipstick in as far as it will

go (for vehicles equipped with a cap-

type dipstick C, screw the cap in as

far as it will go);

– take out the dipstick again;

– read the level: it should never fall

below minimum mark A or exceed

maximum mark B.

Once the operation has been com-

pleted, ensure that the dipstick is

pushed in as far as it will go or that the

cap-type dipstick is completely screwed

in.

Consult your approved Dealer at

once if you notice an abnormal or

repeated drop in any of the fluid

levels.

The engine may be hot

when carrying out opera-

tions in close proximity. In

addition, the engine cooling

fan can come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.

Maximum engine oil level

exceeded.

The oil level should only be read with

the dipstick as explained above.
If the oil level exceeds the maximum

level,

do not start your vehicle and

contact an approved Dealer.

Under no circumstances

should maximum filling

level B be exceeded: this

could damage the engine

and the catalytic converter.

In order to prevent splashback, it is

recommended that a funnel be used

when topping up/filling with oil

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

oil change .............................................(up to the end of the DU)

engine oil level ......................................(up to the end of the DU)

engine oil capacity ................................(up to the end of the DU)

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Niveau huile moteur : appoint/remplissage (L38 - X38 - Renault)

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topping up/filling

engine Oil level: topping up/filling

(1/2)

topping up/filling

The vehicle must be parked on level

ground and the engine should be cold

(for instance, before the engine is

started up for the first time in the day).

engine oil grade
Refer to the Maintenance Document for

your vehicle.

– Unscrew cap 1;
– top up the level (as a guide, the ca-

pacity between the minimum and

maximum reading on the dipstick 2

is between 1.5 and 2 litres, depend-

ing on the engine);

– wait for approximately 10 minutes to

allow the oil to flow into the engine;

– check the level using the dipstick 2

(as described above).

Do not exceed the

max level and

do not forget to refit cap 1 and dip-

stick 2.

Once the operation has been com-

pleted, ensure that the dipstick is

pushed in as far as it will go or that

the “cap-type dipstick” is completely

screwed in.

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