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Renault Kangoo VAN Z.E. (2012 year). Manual - part 6

1.82

Rear fog light

The front fog lights and the

side lights or dipped beam headlights

must be on.
Turn ring 5 on stalk 1 until the symbol

is opposite mark 4, then release it. This

indicator light on the instrument panel

comes on.
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 5 again to position mark 4 op-

posite the symbol for the light you wish

to switch off.
Switching off the exterior lights or the

ignition switches off the front and rear

fog lights.

Front fog lights

(depending on vehicle)

The side lights or dipped beam head-

lights must be on.
Turn ring 5 on stalk 1 until the symbol

is opposite mark 4, then release it. This

indicator light on the instrument panel

comes on.

EXTERNAL LIGHTING AND SIGNALS

(3/3)

1.83

HEADLIGHT BEAM ADJUSTMENT

(1/2)

Control knob 1 is used to adjust the

height of the headlight beams accord-

ing to the load.
Turn control knob 1 downwards to

lower the headlights and upwards to

raise them.
Unladen, control knob 1 should be at 0.
When the vehicle is partially or com-

pletely laden, the headlight beam

should be set to light the road at be-

tween 50 and 100 metres. Then use

positions 1 to 4 on the control knob.

100 m

50 m

A Poor adjustment: the lights are set

too high and could dazzle other

drivers. Turn the control knob

downwards to lower the beam.

B Good adjustment: the beam’s

maximum range is between 50

and 100 metres.

1.84

HEADLIGHT BEAM ADJUSTMENT

(2/2)

Temporary adjustment

Open the bonnet and identify the mark-

ing B next to one of the front headlight

projectors.
For each headlight, using a screw-

driver, turn the screw 1 by a quarter

turn towards the - symbol to lower the

beams.
Return to the starting point once your

trip is over: turn the screw 1 by a quar-

ter turn towards the + symbol to raise

the beams.

When driving on the left in a left-

hand drive vehicle (or vice versa),

you must adjust your lights tempo-

rarily during your stay.

1.85

Windscreen wiper

With the ignition on, move stalk 1 paral-

lel to the steering wheel:

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

FRONT WINDSCREEN WASHER/WIPER

(1/2)

Special note
When the vehicle is being driven, the

wiping speed slows down whenever

the vehicle 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 origi-

nally selected.
If stalk 1 is operated, it overrides and

cancels the automatic function.

If for any reason the wipers are

jammed (e.g. frozen to windscreen

by ice, etc.), the system will auto-

matically cut the power supply to

the wipers.

Automatic wiper function

(depending on vehicle)
With the engine running, move stalk 1.

A Park

B Automatic wiper function

When this position is selected, the

system detects the presence of

water on the windscreen and trig-

gers wiping at a suitable wiping

speed. The triggering threshold

and the time between sweeps can

be adjusted by turning ring 2.

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

1.86

Windscreen wiper

With the ignition on, pull stalk 1 to-

wards you.
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.

FRONT WINDSCREEN WASHER/WIPER

(2/2)

Before any action on the

windscreen (washing the

vehicle, de-icing, cleaning

the windscreen, etc.), return

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

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).

1.87

Rear screen wash/wipe

(depending on vehicle)

Turn the end of stalk 1 to position the

symbol opposite mark 2.
When the stalk is released, it returns to

the rear screen wiper position.

Speed-dependent rear

screen wiper with

timer

(depending on vehicle)
Turn the end of stalk 1 to position the

symbol opposite mark 2.
Wiping frequency varies with speed.

Special note
If the windscreen wipers are opera-

tional when you select reverse gear, the

rear screen is wiped intermittently.

REAR WINDSCREEN WASHER/WIPER

Check the condition of the wiper

blades. You are responsible for their

service life:
– they must remain clean: clean

the blades, windscreen and

rear screen regularly with soapy

water;

– do not use them when the wind-

screen or rear screen are dry;

– free them from the windscreen or

rear screen when they have not

been used for a long time.

In all cases, replace them as soon

as they begin to lose efficiency: ap-

proximately once a year.
Before using the rear wiper, check

that no object obstructs the travel of

the blade.
Do not use the wiper arm to open or

close the tailgate.

1.88

Useful capacity of fuel tank: 13 litres

approx.
With the vehicle unlocked, to open the

fuel filler flap, place your finger in open-

ing C and pull the flap.
Use the ignition key to open cap B.

ADDITIONAL HEATING TANK

Fuel grade

Use a high-grade fuel that complies

with the legislation in force in each

country and which must conform to

the specifications given on the label on

cover A.
Fuel odours and smoke may be present

after a long period without using the ad-

ditional heating.

Fuel filler cap: this is of a

special type.
If you have to replace it,

make sure it is identical

to the original cap. Contact an ap-

proved Dealer.

Never place the cap near a source

of heat or flame.
Do not wash the filler area with a

high-pressure washer.

Fuel filling

– Insert the nozzle so that the valve

is open and fully insert the nozzle

before engaging it in order to fill the

tank (risk of splash-back).

– Keep the nozzle in this position

throughout the entire filling opera-

tion.

When the pump cuts out automatically

at the end of the filling procedure, a

maximum of two further filling attempts

may be made so as to leave sufficient

room for expansion.

Persistent smell of

fuel

If you notice a persistent

smell of fuel you should:
– stop the vehicle as soon as traf-

fic conditions allow and switch off

the ignition;

– switch on the hazard warning

lights and ask your passengers

to leave the vehicle and to keep

away from traffic;

– contact an approved Dealer.

Do not operate the addi-

tional heating when the ve-

hicle fuel tank is being filled.

2.1

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

“ECO” mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.9

Driver correction devices and aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10

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

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

Parking sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20

2.2

Stopping the engine
With the engine running, turn the key

back to the “Stop” position St. Warning
light

goes out.

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 come to a complete

stop. Switching off the engine dis-

ables the assistance equipment:

brakes, power-assisted steering,

etc., and the passive safety devices

such as airbagsand pretensioners.

“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.

The vehicle can only be started if

the charging cord is unplugged from

the vehicle.

The vehicle can only be started if

the selector lever is at P. Please see

the information on “Gear control” in

Section 2.

“On” position M

The ignition is switched on:

Start position D

Starting the engine
– Move lever 1 to position P only ;

– turn the key to position D and then

release it.

Warning light

may flash on the in-

strument panel, along with a beep. As
soon as light

stops flashing and

the beep stops, the vehicle is ready to

drive.

2.3

GEAR CONTROL

(1/2)

Operates similar to an automatic gear-

box.

Selector lever 1

The display A on instrument panel indi-

cates the gear lever position as 3.
P : Park
R : Reverse
N : Neutral
D : Forward

Operation

Keeping your foot on the brake pedal

and with the selector lever 1 in position

P, turn the ignition.

Start the motor.

To move out of position P, you must de-

press the brake pedal before pressing

unlocking button 2.

With your foot on the brake pedal
(warning light

in display A 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.

Driving

Put lever 1 in position D.

Hill start
For hill starts, especially after a maxi-

mum traction battery charge and for the

first few miles, we recommend using

the handbrake.
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).

The vehicle can only start if the gear

selector is in position P.
The vehicle can only be started if

the charging cord is unplugged from

the vehicle.

2.4

Handbrake

To release:
Pull the lever 5 up slightly, press

button 6 and then lower the lever to the

floor.

To apply:
Pull upwards, check that the vehicle is

properly immobilised.

GEAR CONTROL

(2/2)

/HANDBRAKE

Parking the vehicle

When the vehicle is stopped, move the

lever to position P while keeping your

foot on the brake pedal: the gearbox is

in neutral and the drive wheels are me-

chanically locked by the driveshaft.
Apply the handbrake.

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.

When setting off, if the lever is locked

in position P even though you are

pressing the brake pedal, the lever

can be released manually. To do this,

unclip the base of the lever and simulta-

neously press at location 4 and the un-

locking button 6 on the lever.

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, or even damage, may

occur.

2.5

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.

Furthermore, activating ECO mode en-

ables the vehicle to automatically take

charge of all energy-consuming ele-

ments to reduce their consumption to

the fullest possible extent. Please refer

to the information on “Eco-driving” in

Section 2.

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 style to avoid exces-

sive energy consumption. Please refer

to the information on “Charge meter” in

Section 2.
Anticipate traffic changes by lifting your

foot off the accelerator pedal in order to

recover energy. Please refer to the in-

formation on “Charge meter” in Section

2.
Favour ECO mode (please see infor-

mation about “ECO mode function” in

Section 2).

Road type

Do not try to maintain the same speed

up a hill, accelerate no more than you

would on flat ground. Keep your foot

in the same position on the accelera-

tor pedal.

2.6

VEHICLE RANGE: recommendations

(2/2)

Heating levels

The use of heating or air conditioning

reduces vehicle range.

Before using the vehicle, opt for “pro-

grammable heating” mode to maintain

vehicle range (please refer to the infor-

mation in “Heating, air conditioning pro-

gramming” in Section 3).

When driving, minimise the use of heat-

ing and air conditioning and opt for

using the additional heating (please

refer to the information on “Additional

heating” 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.

2.7

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).

2.8

CHARGE METER

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 accordingly.

“Neutral” position B

Indicates nil consumption.

“Recommended

consumption” usage zone C

Indicates “economical” energy con-

sumption

“Consumption not

recommended” usage zone D

Indicates significant energy consump-

tion.

2.9

“ECO” MODE FUNCTION

This function enables vehicle range to

be optimised by limiting engine per-

formance.

Activating the function

Press switch 1.
Warning light 2 comes on the instru-

ment panel.

Disabling the function

Press switch 1.
Warning light 2 goes out on the instru-

ment panel.

While driving, it is possible to leave the

ECO mode temporarily in order to im-

prove engine performance.
To do this, press the accelerator pedal

firmly and fully.
ECO mode is reactivated when you

take pressure off the accelerator pedal.

The cruise control switches to

standby each time the ECO mode

is activated or deactivated. Please

refer to the information on “Cruise

control/speed limiter: cruise control

function” in Section 2.

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