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Renault Kangoo Z.E. (2018 year). Manual - part 7

2.4

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.

2.5

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.

2.6

DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING

(1/2)

The vehicle range depends on vehicle

usage conditions, equipment fitted and

the user’s driving style. To optimise the

energy consumption, please refer to

the following advice.
Depending on the vehicle, you will be

provided with functions which enable

you to lower the energy consumption:

– ECO mode, activated by the ECO

button;

– charge meter.

ECO mode

The ECO function optimises vehicle

range by limiting engine performance.

It acts upon certain power consuming

systems in the vehicle (heating, air con-

ditioning, power-assisted steering etc.)

and on certain driving actions (acceler-

ation, cruise control, deceleration etc.).

Activating the function
Press switch 1.
Warning light 2 will come on the instru-

ment panel and the integrated warning

light on the switch will light up.
While driving, it is possible to exit 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.

Disabling the function
Press switch 1.

Warning light 2 and the integrated

warning light on the switch will go out.

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.

2.7

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” 0 usage zone
Indicates nil consumption.

Charge meter

(on the instrument panel)
The charge meter gives the driver a

real-time view of the vehicle’s energy

recovery or consumption.

“Energy recovery” usage zone A
When driving, if you lift your foot off the

accelerator pedal or apply the brake,

the motor generates electrical current

during deceleration, and this energy is

used to slow down the vehicle and re-

charge the traction battery.

“Recommended consumption”

usage zone B
The traction battery supplies the elec-

trical energy required for the motor to

move the vehicle.

“Consumption not recommended”

usage zone C
Indicates high energy consumption.

DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING

(2/2)

2.8

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 information 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.

2.9

VEHICLE RANGE: recommendations

(2/2)

Heating levels

The use of heating or air conditioning

reduces vehicle range.

Before using the vehicle, opt for “air

conditioning programming” mode to

maintain vehicle range (please refer to

the information on “Heating, air condi-

tioning programming” 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.

2.10

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).

2.11

TYRE PRESSURE LOSS WARNING

(1/4)

When fitted to the vehicle, this system

notifies the driver if one or more tyres

lose pressure.

Operating principle

Each wheel (except for the emergency

spare wheel) has a sensor in the infla-

tion valve which periodically measures

the tyre pressure while driving.

Warning light



1 comes on to

alert the driver in the event of insuffi-

cient pressure (deflated wheel, punctu-

red tyre, etc.).

Resetting the standard level

for the tyre pressures

This should be done:

– when the standard tyre pressure

needs to be changed to adapt to

usage conditions (empty, carrying a

load, motorway driving, etc.);

– after swapping a wheel (however

this practice is not recommended);

– after changing a wheel.
It should always be done after checking

the tyre pressure of all four tyres when

cold.
Tyre pressures must correspond to the

current usage of the vehicle (empty,

carrying a load, motorway driving, etc.).

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.

2.12

TYRE PRESSURE LOSS WARNING

(2/4)

The display of the message “TP

ACQUISTION LAUNCHED” for

around five seconds indicates that

the reset request for the tyre pres-

sure reference value has been taken

into account.

– repeatedly press the button 3 to

select the “SEt PP” function on the

display 2;

– press and hold (around 3 seconds)

the button 3 to start initialisation.

The flashing, lasting around five sec-

onds, followed by a constant display

of the message “ SEt PP " indicates

that the reset request for the tyre

pressure reference value has been

taken into account.

Reinitialisation is carried out after a few

minutes’ driving.

Resetting procedure
With the ignition on, depending on the

vehicle:

– repeatedly press one of the buttons 3

or 4 to select the “TYRE PRESSURE

ACQUISITION” function on the dis-

play 2;

– press and hold (around 3 seconds)

button 3 or 4 to start initialisation.

Note: the standard tyre pressure

cannot be less than that recommended

and indicated on the door frame.

2.13

TYRE PRESSURE LOSS WARNING

(3/4)

TYRE PUNCTURE

The warning light



stays on to-

gether with a beep and, depending

on the vehicle, the message “TYRE

PUNCTURE”.
This message is accompanied by the
warning light

They indicate that at least one wheel

is punctured or severely underinfla-

ted. Replace it or contact an authorised

dealer if it is punctured. Top up the tyre

pressure if the wheel is deflated.

Warning light

re-

quires you to stop immedi-

ately, for your own safety,

as soon as traffic conditions

allow.

The sudden loss of pressure in a

tyre (burst tyre, etc.) cannot be de-

tected by the system.

CHECK TYRE SENSORS

The warning light



flashes for

several seconds, then stays on and,

depending on the vehicle, together

with the message “CHECK TYRE

SENSORS ”.
This message is accompanied by the
warning light

They indicate that at least one tyre is

not fitted with sensors (e.g. emergency

spare wheel). In other cases, contact

an authorised dealer.

Display

The display 2 on the instrument panel

informs you of any tyre pressure faults

(flat tyre, punctured tyre, etc.).

CHECK TYRE PRESSURES

The warning light



stays on

and, depending on the vehicle, along

with the message “CHECK TYRE

PRESSURES”.

These indicate that at least one tyre is

flat.
Check and, if necessary, readjust the

pressures of the four wheels when cold.

The warning light



goes off after a

few minutes’ driving.

2.14

Replacing wheels/tyres

This system requires specific equip-

ment (wheels, tyres, hubcaps, etc.).

Please see the information on “Tyres”

in Section 5.

Contact an approved Dealer to fit new

tyres and to find out about available ac-

cessories compatible with the system

and available from your dealer net-

work: the use of any other accessory

could affect the correct operation of the

system or damage a sensor.

Emergency spare wheel

If the vehicle is equipped with an emer-

gency spare wheel, it will not have a

sensor. When it is fitted on the vehi-

cle, the warning light



flashes

for several seconds, then stays on, to-
gether with the warning light

Depending on the vehicle, the message

“CHECK TYRE SENSORS” appears

on the instrument panel.

Readjustment of tyre

pressures

The tyre pressures must be adjusted

when cold (please refer to the label lo-

cated on the edge of the driver’s door).

If tyre pressures cannot be checked

when the tyres are cold, the recom-

mended pressures must be increased

by 0.2 to 0.3 bar (3 PSI).
Never deflate a hot tyre.

TYRE PRESSURE LOSS WARNING

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Tyre repair product and

inflation kit

Because the valves are specially desi-

gned, only use equipment approved by

the approved network. Please refer to

“Tyre inflation kit” in Section 5.

2.15

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

warning light on the in-

strument panel comes on while driv-

ing, braking is still operational;

– if the

and

warning

lights on the instrument panel come

on while driving, this indicates a

fault in 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.

2.16

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.

2.17

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

Depending on the gradient of the in-

cline, this system assists the driver

when starting on a hill. It prevents the

vehicle from rolling backwards, de-

pending on the slope, by automatically

applying the brakes when the driver lifts

his/her foot off the brake pedal to de-

press the accelerator 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.

2.18

The speed limiter function helps you

stay within the driving speed limit that

you choose, known as the limit speed.

SPEED LIMITER

(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).

2.19

SPEED LIMITER

(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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