Renault Kangoo VAN Z.E. (2012 year). Manual - part 7

2.10

DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS 

(1/3)

Depending on the vehicle, this is com-

posed of:

– of the ABS  (anti-lock braking 

system);

–  electronic stability program (ESC) 

with understeer control and trac-

tion control;

–  emergency brake assist;

–  hill start assistance.

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.

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.).

Operating faults:

– If the 

x

 warning light on the in-

strument panel comes on while driv-

ing, braking is still operational;

– If the 

x

 and 

D

 warning 

lights on the instrument panel come 

on when driving, this indicates a 

fault with the braking system.

In such cases, ABS, ESC and emer-

gency brake assist are also deactivated 

and, depending on the vehicle, the 

messages “CHECK ABS”, “BRAKES 

TO BE CHECKED” and “CHECK ESC” 

appear on the instrument panel.
Consult an approved dealer.

2.11

DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS 

(2/3)

Electronic stability program 

ESC with understeer control 

and traction control

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
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 operating 

fault the message “CHECK ESC” and 
warning light 

©

 appear on the in-

strument panel. In this case, the ESC 

and traction control system are deacti-

vated.
Consult an approved dealer.

2.12

Emergency brake assist

This is an additional system to ABS 

which helps reduce vehicle stopping 

distances.

Operating principle

The system detects an emergency 

braking situation. In this case, the brak-

ing assistance immediately develops 

maximum power and may trigger ABS 

regulation.

ABS braking is maintained as long as 

the brake pedal is not released.

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 operating 

fault the message “BRAKING FAULT” 

appears on the instrument panel along 
with the 

©

 warning light. Please 

consult an authorised dealer.

DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS 

(3/3)

Hill start assistance

This function assists the driver when 

starting on hills. It prevents the vehicle 

from rolling backwards, depending on 

the slope, by automatically applying the 

brakes when the driver lifts his/her foot 

off the brake pedal to depress the ac-

celerator pedal.

System operation
It only operates when the gear lever is 

in a position other than neutral 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.

2.13

The speed limiter function helps you 

stay within the driving speed limit that 

you choose, known as the limit speed.

CRUISE CONTROL, SPEED LIMITER: speed limiter function 

(1/3)

Switching on

Press the side switch 1 



. Warning 

light 

 

 comes on, lit orange, and the 

“SPEED LIMITER” message appears 

on the instrument panel, accompanied 

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 limit speed will replace 

the dashes.

The minimum stored speed is 20 mph 

(30 km/h).

Controls

1  Main “On/Off” switch.
2 Speed limiter activation, memory 

and increase (+).

3  Decreasing the speed limiter  (-).
4  Speed limiter function standby (with 

limited speed memory) (O).

5  Activation and recall of memorised 

limit speed (R).

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2.14

CRUISE CONTROL, SPEED LIMITER: speed limiter function 

(2/3)

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 resistance point).
Whilst the speed is being exceeded, 

the cruising speed displayed on the in-

strument panel flashes.
Then, release the accelerator: the 

speed limiter 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 will flash 

on the instrument panel information dis-

play to inform you of this situation.

The speed limiter function is 

in no way linked to the brak-

ing system.

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.

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2.15

CRUISE CONTROL, SPEED LIMITER: speed limiter 

(3/3)

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 “SPEED MEMORY” 

accompanied by this speed 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 put on 

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 deacti-

vated when you press switch 1. In this 

case, the speed is no longer stored. 

The orange instrument panel warning 
light 



 goes out, confirming that the 

function is stopped.

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2.16

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 18 mph (30 km/h).

CRUISE CONTROL, SPEED LIMITER: cruise control function 

(1/4)

The cruise control function 

is in no way linked to the 

braking system.

This function is an addi-

tional driving aid. However, 

the function does not take 

the place of the driver.

Therefore, it can under no circum-

stances replace the driver’s respon-

sibility 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 slip-

pery roads (black ice, aquaplan-

ing, gravel) and during bad weather 

(fog, rain, side winds etc.).
There is a risk of accidents.

Controls

  1  Main “On/Off” switch.

  2  Cruising speed activation, storage 

and increase switch (+).

  3  Decreasing cruising speed (-).

  4  Switch the function to standby 

(with cruising speed saved) (O).

  5  Activation with recall of saved 

cruising speed (R).

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5

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2.17

Switching on

Press switch 1 side 



.

Indicator light 6 comes on, lit green, and 

the message “CRUISE CONTROL” ap-

pears on the instrument panel, accom-

panied by dashes to indicate that the 

cruise control function is activated and 

waiting to store a cruising speed.

Important: you are never-

theless advised to keep 

your feet close to the pedals 

in order to react if neces-

sary.

CRUISE CONTROL, SPEED LIMITER: cruise control function 

(2/4)

Driving

Once a cruising speed is memorised 

and the cruise control function is active, 

you may lift your foot off the accelera-

tor pedal.

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7

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 a message on the 

instrument panel and warning light 7 lit 

green, as well as warning light 6.

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The cruise control switches to standby each time the ECO mode is activated or 

deactivated. Please refer to the information on “ECO mode function” in Section 2.

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5

3

2.18

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 accelera-

tor pedal. While it is being exceeded, 

the cruising speed flashes on the in-

strument panel.
Then, release the accelerator: after a 

few seconds, the vehicle will automati-

cally 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 informa-

tion display to inform you of this situ-

ation.

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.

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2.19

Switching off the function

The cruise control function is deacti-

vated if you press switch 1: in this case 

a speed is no longer stored.

The green 



 and 



 indicator lights 

on the instrument panel go out, con-

firming that the function is deactivated.

Recalling the cruising speed

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

called by pressing button 5 (R), on con-

dition that you are driving faster than 

approximately 20 mph (30 km/h) and 

that you are sure that the driving condi-

tions are suitable (traffic, road surface 

condition, weather conditions, etc.).
NB: if the speed previously stored is 

much higher than the current speed, 

the vehicle will accelerate more rapidly 

to reach this threshold.

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 function on 

standby

The function is set to standby if you:

–  the brake pedal;

–  move to neutral position;

– switch 4 (O).
In all three cases, the cruising speed is 

stored.
Standby is confirmed when the green 



 warning light goes out and the 

“stored” message appears on the in-

strument panel.

CRUISE CONTROL, SPEED LIMITER: cruise control function 

(4/4)

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.

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2.20

Operating principle

Ultrasonic sensors in the rear bumper 

measure the distance between the ve-

hicle and an obstacle.
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 30 centi-

metres from the obstacle.
NB: make sure that the ultrasonic sen-

sors are not obscured (by dirt, mud, 

snow, etc.).

PARKING DISTANCE CONTROL 

(1/2)

Operation

When reverse gear is selected, most 

objects which are less than approxi-

mately 1.20 metres from the rear of the 

vehicle are detected, a beep sounds 

and, depending on the vehicle, the dis-

play 1 comes on.

Note: depending on the vehicle, the 

screen 1 shows the vehicle surround-

ings alongside the beeps.

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 responsibil-

ity 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 bi-

cycle, etc.) or small, narrow objects such as stones or posts in your path when 

manoeuvring.

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2.21

Temporary deactivation of 

the system

(depending on vehicle)
Press switch 2 to deactivate the system:
The indicator light built into the switch 

lights up to remind you that the system 

is deactivated.
Pressing the switch again will react-

ivate the system and switch off the in-

dicator light.
The system is automatically reactivated 

after the ignition is switched off and the 

engine restarted.

PARKING DISTANCE CONTROL 

(2/2)

Operating faults

When the system detects an operating 

fault there will be a 3-second contin-

uous beep as a warning. Please see an 

authorised dealer.

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.

To avoid any risk of accident, have 

your vehicle checked by an ap-

proved dealer.

2

Prolonged deactivation of the 

system

You can deactivate the system perma-

nently by pressing and holding switch 2.
The warning light built into the switch 

remains lit constantly.
Pressing the switch again will react-

ivate the system and switch off the in-

dicator light.

3.1

Section 3: Your comfort

Air vents: air outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  

3.2

Air conditioning, heating  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  

3.4

Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

3.7

Additional heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  

3.9

Air conditioning: information and advice on use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3.11

Interior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   3.12

Sun visor/Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   3.14

Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   3.15

Half-opening window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   3.16

Ashtrays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   3.17

Passenger compartment storage space and fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   3.18

Rear bench seat  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   3.21

Transporting objects  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   3.24

in the boot  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

3.24

Towbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

3.25

Luggage net. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   3.26

Multimedia equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   3.27

3.2

AIR VENTS: air outlets 

(1/2)

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  1  Demister outlets, side windows.

  2  Side air vents.

  3  Demisting outlets for the windscreen.

  4  Centre air vents.

  5 Footwell vents.

  6 Control panel

3.3

Centre air vents

Settings

Air flow:
Move the control knob 7 (beyond the 

resistance point).

Air distribution:
Right/left: move tabs 8.
Up/down: guide the air vent up or down.

AIR VENTS: air outlets 

(2/2)

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10

7

8

Side air vents

Settings

Air flow:
Move the control knob 10 (beyond the 

resistance point).

Air distribution:
Right/left: move tab 9.
Up/down: guide the air vent up or down.

Do not add anything to the 

vehicle’s ventilation circuit 

(for example, to remove 

bad odours).

There is a risk of damage or of 

fire.

To remove bad odours from your ve-

hicles, only use the systems designed 

for this purpose. Consult an approved 

Dealer.

3.4

Switching air conditioning on 

or off

The air conditioning is switched on (in-

dicator light illuminated) or off (indicator 

light extinguished) using button 6.
The air conditioning system is used 

for:
–  lowering the temperature inside the 

passenger compartment;

– eliminating condensation more 

quickly.

The air conditioning does not operate 

when the exterior temperature is low.

5 -  

Heated rear screen and heated 

door mirror de-icer and demisting 

control and warning light.

6 -  

Air conditioning operation control 

and indicator light (depending on 

vehicle).

7 -  

Stopping heating. In the stop posi-

tion, heating no longer uses up any 

energy.

Information and advice for use:
Refer to information on “Air condition-

ing:  information and advice on use”.

The controls

1 -  

Air recirculation control.

2 -  

Adjusting the air temperature and 

selecting the heating and air-condi-

tioning programming.

3 -  

Adjusting the ventilation fan speed.

4 -  

Adjusting air distribution in the pas-

senger compartment.

HEATING, AIR-CONDITIONING 

(1/3)

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