charging RENAULT KANGOO VAN ZERO EMISSION 2012 X61 / 2.G User Guide
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–  open the charging flap 6;
–  open the valve  7;
–  grab the handle  8;
–  plug in the vehicle cord;
–  make sure you have clicked the  charging cord in properly. Warning 
light 
 comes on the instrument 
panel.
Recharging the traction 
battery
With the ignition off, lever 5  in gear P 
and opening elements unlocked:
–  take the charging cord located in the  boot of your vehicle;
–  remove it from its storage bag;
–  plug in the end of the cord to the  power supply (terminal, domestic 
plug socket, etc.);
ELECTRIC VEHICLE: charging (6/7)
The charging cord is automatically 
locked with the vehicle. This will make it 
impossible to unplug the cord from your 
vehicle.
When charging commences, the hazard 
warning lights will flash five times. A 
message on the instrument panel will 
tell you the remaining charging time.
You do not need to wait until the charge 
is at reserve levels to recharge your 
vehicle.
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7
The charging cord cannot be plug-
ged in or removed while the opening 
elements are locked.
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Make sure you fully uncoil the char-
ging cord to limit its heating.
5
Do not use an extension 
lead, multiple socket or 
adapter.
Fire hazard.    
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Precautions to take when removing 
from the socket
–  Press the button 9 on the radio fre-
quency remote control or switch 10  
to release the charging cord;
–  grab the handle  8;–  unplug the charging cord from the 
vehicle. Warning light 
 goes out 
on the instrument panel;
– close valve  7;
–  close the charging flap  6;
– unplug the cord from the power  supply;
–  store the cord in its storage bag and  put away in the boot.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE: charging (7/7)
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6
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After pressing the charging cord re-
lease button, you will have around 
30 seconds to unplug it before it is 
locked once again.
Note:
Immediately after a long charge of the 
traction battery, the cord may be hot. 
Please use the handles.
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It is imperative to follow the unplug-
ging steps in order.
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KEY, RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL:  general information (1/2)
Radio frequency remote 
control unit
1  Locking all the opening elements.
2  Unlocking all opening elements and the charging cord.
3  Coded key for ignition switch, driv- er’s door and fuel filler cap.
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2
3
The key must not be used for any 
function other than those described 
in the handbook (removing the cap 
from a bottle, etc.).
Advice
Avoid leaving the remote control in 
hot, cold or humid areas.
Driver’s responsibility
Never leave your vehicle 
with the card inside the 
vehicle and never leave a 
child (or a pet) unsupervised. With 
the card in the reader, it would be 
possible to start the engine or oper-
ate electrical equipment such as the 
electric windows and there is a risk 
that part of their body may become 
trapped (neck, arm, hand, etc.).
Risk of serious injury.  
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RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL/KEY:  use
The doors are locked and unlocked 
using the remote control unit.
It is powered by a battery which must 
be replaced (refer to the information on 
the “Key, radio frequency remote con-
trol: batteries” in Section 5).
Locking the doors
Press locking button 1.
The hazard warning lights and side in-
dicator lights  flash twice to indicate 
that the doors have locked.
If a door or the tailgate is open or not 
properly shut, the doors and tailgate 
lock then quickly unlock and the hazard 
warning lights and side indicator lights 
do not flash.
Unlocking the doors
Press unlocking button  2.
Pressing the button briefly unlocks all 
the doors.
The hazard warning lights and side in-
dicator lights flash once to indicate that 
the doors have unlocked.
NB: unlocking the doors will unlock the 
vehicle charging cord.
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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.
They may pose a risk to themselves 
or to others by starting the engine, 
activating equipment such as the 
electric windows or by locking the 
doors.
Risk of serious injury.
The key must not be used for any 
function other than those described 
in the handbook (removing the cap 
from a bottle, etc.).   
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Locking the opening 
elements without the remote 
control
With the engine and ignition off, the 
sliding side doors closed and a front 
door open, press switch 1 for more than 
five seconds.
Make sure you have your key with you 
before you leave your vehicle.
When the door is closed, all the doors 
and tailgate will be locked.
Unlocking from outside the vehicle will 
only be possible with the key for the 
driver’s door.
Doors and tailgate status 
indicator light
With the ignition on , the warning light 
integrated in switch  1 informs you of the 
locking status of the opening elements:
–  indicator light on, the doors and tail- gate are locked;
–  indicator light off, at least one door is  unlocked.
When you lock the doors, the indicator 
light remains lit and then goes out.
Control for locking and 
unlocking from the inside
This enables all the doors to be locked 
simultaneously.
Lock or unlock the doors by pressing 
switch 1.
If a door or the tailgate is open or not 
closed properly, the doors and tailgate 
lock/unlock quickly.
CENTRAL DOOR LOCKING/UNLOCKING (1/2)
Never leave your vehicle 
with the key inside the ve-
hicle.
If you decide to keep the 
doors locked when you 
are driving, remember that 
it may be more difficult for 
those assisting you to gain access 
to the passenger compartment in 
the event of an emergency.
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Unlocking the opening elements by 
pressing the switch  1 releases the 
vehicle charging cord.  
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Ú12V battery charge warning 
light
If it comes on when you are driving, it 
indicates that the circuit is overcharged 
or has discharged. Stop and consult an 
approved Dealer as soon as possible.
Instrument panel  A
In some cases, the appearance of a 
warning light is accompanied by a mes-
sage.
WARNING LIGHTS (1/3)
If no lights or sounds are apparent, this indicates a fault in the instr\
ument 
panel. This indicates that it is essential to stop immediately (as soon as 
traffic conditions allow). Ensure that the vehicle is correctly immobilised\
 
and contact an approved Dealer.
A
Warning light ® re-
quires you to stop immedi-
ately, for your own safety, 
as soon as traffic conditions allow. 
Switch off the engine and do not re-
start it. Contact an approved Dealer.
The presence and operation of the warning lights DEPEND ON THE EQUIPMENT\
 AND COUNTRY.
The © warning light means 
you should drive very carefully to 
an approved Dealer as soon as pos-
sible. If you fail to follow this recom-
mendation, you risk damaging your 
vehicle.
áMain beam headlight tell-tale 
light  
kDipped beam headlight tell-
tale
gFront fog light tell-tale light 
fRear fog light tell-tale   
cLeft-hand direction indicator 
tell-tale light
bRight-hand direction indica-
tor tell-tale light
Vehicle ready for driving 
warning light
This comes on when the engine is 
started.
Charging cord plugged in 
warning light
This comes on when the charging cord 
is plugged into the vehicle.  
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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.
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“On” position MThe 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.  
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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 
c 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.
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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).
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2
A
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.   
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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.
A
B
C
D
ACD    
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AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING: programming (1/2)
Adjusting the programming
This function enables the electric net-
work (and the not the traction battery) 
to be used under certain conditions, in 
order to obtain a comfortable tempera-
ture prior to using the vehicle.
It triggers the heating in cold weather 
and the fan in warm weather.
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Operating conditions
–  the ignition must be switched off;
–  the battery charging must be finished for the function to be triggered;
–  the vehicle has to be plugged into  the mains;
and
– control  1 must be position 
.
2
In cold weather (< 0°C), you are rec-
ommended to position control  2 in 
air recirculation position. This en-
ables greater efficiency and lower 
energy consumption in the passen-
ger compartment ambient tempera-
ture.