User manual RENAULT FLUENCE ZE 2012

[. . . ] DRIVER’S HANDBOOK Welcome to your new electric vehicle This driver’s handbook contains the information necessary: – for you to familiarise yourself with your vehicle, to use it to its best advantage and to benefit fully from the all the functions and the technical developments it incorporates. – to ensure that it always gives the best performance by following the simple, but comprehensive advice concerning regular maintenance. – to enable you to deal quickly with minor faults not requiring specialist attention. It is well worth taking a few minutes to read this handbook to familiarise yourself with the information and guidelines it contains about the vehicle and its functions and new features. [. . . ] The orange instrument panel warning light  goes out, confirming that the function is stopped. When the speed limiter is put on standby, pressing switch  2 (+) reactivates the function without taking into account the stored speed: it is the speed at which the vehicle is moving that is taken into account. 2. 15 Cruise control, speed limiter: cruise control function (1/4) 2 3 4 5 1 This function is an additional driving aid. Therefore, it can under no circumstances replace the driver’s responsibility 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. 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). Controls 1 Main “On/Off” switch. 5 Activation with recall of stored governed cruising speed (R). The cruise control function is in no way linked to the braking system. 2. 16 Cruise control, speed limiter: cruise control function (2/4) 7 2 6 7 1 3 4 5 Switching on Press switch 1 side . Indicator light  6 comes on, lit green, and the message “Cruise control” appears on the instrument panel, accompanied 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 accelerator pedal. sary. Important: you are nevertheless advised to keep your feet close to the pedals in order to react if neces- 2. 17 Cruise control, speed limiter: cruise control function (3/4) Exceeding the cruising speed The cruising speed may be exceeded at any time by depressing the accelerator pedal. While it is being exceeded, the cruising speed flashes on the instrument panel. Then, release the accelerator: after a few seconds, the vehicle will automatically 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 information display to inform you of this situation. 2 3 4 5 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. The cruise control function is in no way linked to the braking system. 2. 18 Cruise control, speed limiter: cruise control function (4/4) Returning to the cruising speed If a speed is stored, it can be recalled, once you are sure that the road conditions are suitable (traffic, road surface, weather conditions, etc. ). Press switch  5 (R) if the vehicle speed is above 20 mph (30 km/h). When the stored speed is recalled, activation 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. 2 3 4 5 1 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. Switching off the function The cruise control function is deactivated if you press switch 1: in this case a speed is no longer stored. The two instrument panel warning lights  and  go out to confirm that the function is deactivated. 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. 2. 19 PARKING DISTANCE CONTROL (1/2) Operating principle Ultrasonic detectors fitted in the vehicle’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 centimetres from the obstacle. Automatic activation/deactivation of the rear parking distance control The system deactivates: – when the handbrake is engaged; – when the vehicle speed is above approximately 4 mph (7 km/h); – when the vehicle is stationary for more than approximately five seconds 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 responsibility 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 bicycle, 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 furniture) this may result in damage to the vehicle (e. g. : twisted axle), the electrical circuit or the traction battery. 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