ECO mode RENAULT KOLEOS 2012 1.G Owners Manual
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Bienvenue (X35 - X44 - X45 - X73 - X81 - J81 - X84 - X85 - B85 - C85 - S85 - X91 - X70 - X76 - X83 - X61 -  TEST - X77 ph2 - K85 - X95 - X33 - X43 - X38 - X65 PH5 - 
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  Translated from French. Copying or translation, in part or in full, is forbidden unless prior written permission has been obtained from the vehicle manu-
facturer.
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 main-
tenance.
–  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.  If  certain  points  are  still  unclear,  our  Network  technicians  will  be  only  too 
pleased to provide you with any additional information.
The following symbol will help you when reading this handbook:
Welcome to your new vehicle
The descriptions of the models given in this handbook are based on the technical specifications at the time of writing.  This hand-
book covers all items of equipment (both standard and optional)  available for these models but whether or not these are 
fitted to the vehicle depends on the version, options selected and the country where the vehicle is sold.
This handbook may also contain information about items of equipment to be introduced later in the model year .
Throughout the manual, the “approved Dealer” is your RENAULT Dealer. To indicate a hazard, danger or safety recommendation.
Enjoy driving your new vehicle.  
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Carte RENAULT en mode mains libres : utilisation (X45 - H45 - Renault)
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RENAULT "hANds-fREE" cARd:  use (2/3)
Locking the vehicle
There  are  two  ways  to  lock  the  vehi -
cle:  using  buttons  4   or  5   or  using  the 
RENAULT card.
Locking using button  4 or 5
When the doors and tailgate are closed, 
press  one  of  the  buttons 4  on  the  door 
handles  2   or  the  button  5   on  the  tail -
gate.  The  vehicle  will  lock.  If  a  door  or 
the tailgate is open or not closed prop-
erly, the vehicle will quickly lock/unlock.
Note: a RENAULT card must be within 
the  vehicle's  access  zone  (zone  1 )  to 
be  able  to  lock  the  vehicle  using  the 
button. special note:
If  you  wish  to  check  that  the  doors  are 
locked  after  locking  with  button
 4 ,  you 
have  approximately  three  seconds  to 
try  the  door  handles  without  unlocking 
them.
After  this  delay,  the  hands-free  mode 
is activated once again and any move-
ment of a handle will unlock the vehicle.
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2
4
5  
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deadlocking the doors .......................... (up to the end of the DU)
RENAULT card use  .................................................. (up to the end of the DU)
doors/tailgate  ........................................ (up to the end of the DU)
locking the doors  .................................. (up to the end of the DU)
central door locking  .............................. (up to the end of the DU)
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Carte RENAULT : supercondamnation (X45 - H45 - Renault)
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RENAULT cARd: deadlocking
To activate deadlockingPress button 2 or 3 once.
Note:   to  raise  the  windows  simulta -
neously, the button must be held down 
for more than one second.
The  hazard  warning  lights  will  flash 
three times to signal deadlocking.
To lock the vehicle, without 
deadlocking
Press button 2 or 3 twice.
Note:   to  raise  the  windows  simulta -
neously,  the  second  time  the  button  is 
pressed, it must be held down for more 
than one second.
The  hazard  warning  lights  flash  twice 
to indicate that the doors have locked.
To unlock the vehiclePress button 1.
The  hazard  warning  lights  flash  once 
to indicate that the doors have been un-
locked.
After  activating  deadlocking  using 
button  2 ,  “hands-free”  unlocking  is 
deactivated.
To reactivate the “hands-free” mode: 
restart the vehicle.
1
2
Warning:  deadlocking  is 
activated  the  first  time 
button 1 is pressed.
Never  use  deadlocking  if 
someone is still inside the vehicle.
If  the  vehicle  is  equipped  with  a  dead -
locking function, this allows you to lock 
the  opening  elements  and  to  prevent 
the  doors  from  being  unlocked  using 
the  interior  handles  (for  example,  by 
breaking the window and then trying to 
open the door from the inside).
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fuelfilling  ................................................................. (current page)
filter particle filter  ..................................................... (current page)
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Témoins lumineux (X45 - H45 - Renault)
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WARNINg LIghTs (3/4)
A
\[fuel  economy  indica -
tor light
This  lights  up  to  advise  you  to  change 
to  a  higher  gear  (up  arrow)  or  lower 
gear (down arrow).
Mfuel gauge warning light
If this warning light lights up or 
flashes,  fill  the  tank  as  soon  as  possi -
ble.
There  is  only  approximately  30  miles 
(50 km) worth of fuel left after the warn-
ing light first comes on.
7Tyre  pressure  monitor  indi -
cator light
Refer  to  the  information  on  the  “Tyre 
pressure monitor” in Section 2.
Ép reheating  warning  light 
(diesel version)
This  should  come  on  when  the  igni -
tion is switched on. It indicates that the 
heater plugs are in operation. This goes 
out as soon as the engine starts.
\fp article  filter  warning  light 
(depending on the vehicle)
Refer  to  the  information  on  “Special 
features of diesel versions with particle 
filter” in Section 2.
‘2W d  mode  operating  tell -
tale
Refer  to  the  information  on  “Allwheel 
drive: 4 wheel drive (4WD)” in Section 2.
•h ill  descent  control  indica -
tor light
This  lights  up  when  the  ignition  is 
switched  on  and  goes  out  after  a  few 
seconds.  Refer  to  information  on 
“Driver  correction  devices  and  aids”  in 
Section 2.
’4Wd mode locking indicator 
light
Refer  to  the  information  on  “Allwheel 
drive: 4 wheel drive (4WD)” in Section 2.
The presence and operation of the warning lights dEpENd ON ThE EQUIpMENT ANd cOUNTRY.  
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electronic parking brake ....................... (up to the end of the DU)
driving  ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Frein de parking assist   (X45 - H45 - Renault)
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Indicator  lights  3   and }  go  out  a 
few seconds after the engine has been 
switched off.
Note: if the driver’s door is opened, in-
dicator  lights  3   and 
}  will  light  up 
again.  They  will  go  out  when  the  door 
is closed.
w arning:   if  one  of  the  doors  is  open 
but the parking brake has not been ap-
plied, a bleep sounds and the message 
“ Apply  parking  brake ”  is  displayed  on 
the instrument panel.
In  this  case,  the  vehicle  must  be  im -
mobilised  by  pulling  then  releasing  the 
switch 2.
The  parking  brake  is  released  as  soon 
as the vehicle is driven.
Electronic parking brake
ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (1/4)
Automatic releasing of the 
electronic parking brake
The  brake  will  be  released  as  soon  as 
the vehicle starts and accelerates.
Manual operation
Applying the parking brake
Pull  then  release  switch  2 .  The 
} 
indicator  light  lights  up  on  the  instru -
ment  panel  accompanied  by  the  mes -
sage  “ Parking  brake  on ”  and  indicator 
light 3.
Releasing the parking brake
With the ignition on and while depress-
ing  the  brake  pedal,  press  switch  2 
until  indicator  lights  3   on  the  switch  2 
and  
} on  the  instrument  panel  go 
out.
Dynamic braking
In  an  emergency,  under  exceptional 
circumstances , switch 2 can be pulled 
to stop the vehicle. Beyond a threshold, 
the 
}  and ©  indicator  lights 
come on. Consult an approved Dealer.
Before  leaving  the  vehicle, 
check  that  the  electronic 
parking  brake  is  fully  ap -
plied.
The 
}  indicator  light  lights  up 
on  the  instrument  panel  accompa -
nied by the message “Parking brake 
on”.
Automatic operationThe  electronic  parking  brake  ensures 
automatic  vehicle  immobilisation  when 
the  engine  is  stopped  by  pressing 
the engine start/stop button  1.
For  certain  country-specific  model  ver-
sions,  the  automatic  brake  application 
function is not activated. Refer to the in-
formation on “Manual operation”.
To  confirm  that  the  electronic  parking 
brake is applied, the message “Parking 
brake  on ”  and  indicator  light 
} 
on  the  instrument  panel  and  indicator 
light 3 on switch 2 light up.
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1
3  
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driving ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
fuel economy  ........................................ (up to the end of the DU)
advice on antipollution  .......................... (up to the end of the DU)
antipollution advice  .............................................................. (current page)
fuel advice on fuel economy  ................................... (current page)
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Conseils : antipollution,   conomies de carburant, conduite  (X45 - H45 - Renault)
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Advice: antipollution and fuel economy
ADvICE: antipollution, fuel economy and driving  (1/3)
Your  vehicle  complies  with  criteria  for 
recycling and recovering vehicles at the 
end of their service life which will come 
into force in 2015.
Some parts of your vehicle have there-
fore  been  designed  to  facilitate  future 
recycling.
These  parts  are  easy  to  remove  so 
that they can be recovered and reproc-
essed by recycling companies.
By  virtue  of  its  design,  moderate  fuel 
consumption  and  initial  settings,  your 
vehicle  also  conforms  to  current  anti-
pollution  regulations.  The  manufac -
turer  is  actively  striving  to  reduce  pol -
lutant  exhaust  gas  emissions  and  to 
save  energy.  But  the  fuel  consumption 
of your vehicle and the level of pollutant 
exhaust  gas  emissions  are  also  your 
responsibility.  Ensure  that  it  is  main -
tained and used correctly.Aiding fuel economyDepending  on  the  vehicle,  in  order  to 
optimise consumption, an indicator light 
on the instrument panel will inform you 
of the best moment to upshift or down -
shift gears:
\ shift up a gear;
[ shift down a gear.
MaintenanceIt is important to remember that failure to 
respect  antipollution  regulations  could 
lead to legal action being taken against 
the vehicle owner. In addition, replacing 
engine, fuel supply system and exhaust 
components with parts other than those 
originally  recommended  by  the  manu -
facturer  may  alter  your  vehicle  so  that 
it  no  longer  complies  with  antipollution 
regulations. Have  your  vehicle  adjusted  and 
checked by an approved Dealer, in ac-
cordance  with  the  instructions  given  in 
your  maintenance  schedule:  they  will 
have  all  the  equipment  necessary  for 
ensuring that your vehicle is maintained 
to its original standard.
Engine adjustments
– 
ignition:   this  does  not  require  ad -
justment.
–  spark plugs: for optimum fuel econ-
omy,  efficiency  and  performance 
the  specifications  laid  down  by  our 
Design  Department  must  be  strictly 
applied.
If  the  spark  plugs  have  to  be 
changed,  use  the  make,  type  and 
gap  specified  for  your  vehicle’s 
engine.  Contact  an  approved  dealer 
for this.
–  idle:   this  does  not  require  adjust -
ment.
–  air  filter, diesel  filter: a clogged ele-
ment  reduces  performance.  It  must 
be replaced.  
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Conseils : antipollution,   conomies de carburant, conduite  (X45 - H45 - Renault)
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ADvICE: antipollution, fuel economy and driving  (2/3)
– Sporty driving uses a lot of fuel: drive 
with a light right foot.
–  Brake as little as possible. If you an-
ticipate  an  obstacle  or  bend  in  ad -
vance, you may then simply release 
the accelerator pedal.
–  Do  not  try  to  maintain  the  same 
speed  up  a  hill,  accelerate  no  more 
than  you  would  on  the  level.  Keep 
your foot in the same position on the 
accelerator pedal.
–  Double declutching and accelerating 
before switching off are unnecessary 
in modern vehicles.
–  Bad weather, flooded roads:
Do not drive through floods 
if  the  water  is  above  the 
lower  edge  of  the  wheel 
rims.Driving– Drive  carefully  for  the  first  few  miles 
until  the  engine  reaches  its  normal 
operating  temperature,  rather  than 
let it warm up while the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
–  Speed is expensive.
–  Do  not  overrev  the  engine  in  the  in-
termediate gears.
  Always  use  the  highest  gear  possi -
ble without labouring the engine.
  On versions with an automatic gear-
box, it is preferable to keep the gear 
lever in position  D.
–  Avoid sudden acceleration.
Exhaust gas monitoring 
system
The exhaust gas monitoring system will 
detect  any  operating  faults  in  the  vehi-
cle’s antipollution system.
If  this  system  malfunctions,  toxic  sub -
stances  may  be  released  into  the  at -
mosphere or damage may occur.
ÄThis  warning  light  on  the  in -
strument  panel  will  indicate  if 
there are any faults in the system:
This  lights  up  when  the  ignition  is 
switched  on  and  goes  out  when  the 
engine is started.
–  If it lights up continuously, consult an 
approved  Dealer  as  soon  as  possi -
ble;
–  if it flashes, reduce the engine speed 
until the light stops flashing. Contact 
your  approved  dealer  as  soon  as 
possible.
Obstructions to the driver
On  the  driver ’s  side,  only 
use  mats  suitable  for  the 
vehicle,  attached  with  the 
pre-fitted  components,  and  check 
the  fitting  regularly.  Do  not  lay  one 
mat on top of another.
There  is  a  risk  of  wedging  the 
pedals  
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Transmission int  grale : 4 roues motrices : 4WD (X45 - H45 - Renault)
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ALL-wHEEL  DRIvE SYSTEM:  4 wheel drive (4wD) (3/3)
All-wheel drive system
–  Depending  on  the  driving  conditions,  the  system  may  switch  automatically  from  “2WD”  to  “4WD”.  In  this  case,  the 
“4WD” indicator light does not come on.
–  Whichever mode is selected, do not start the engine if the rear wheels are on the ground and the front wheels are in the air 
(e.g. vehicle jacked up) or if they are resting on rollers.
–  Do  not  press  the  mode  selector  switch  while  cornering,  reversing  or  if  the  wheels  are  slipping.  Only  select  the  “2WD”, 
“AUTO” or “4WD Lock” mode when the vehicle is being driven in a straight line.
–  When the engine warms up, the idle speed may be higher. Be careful when driving or stopping on slippery roads with the 
“AUTO” mode selected.
–  Only use tyres which meet the required specifications.
–  Snow chains must only be fitted to the front wheels.
–  This function is an additional aid in the event of critical driving conditions, enabling the vehicle behaviour to be adapted to 
suit the driving conditions.
However, the function does not take the place of the driver.  It does not increase the vehicle’s limits and should not en-
courage you to drive more quickly. Therefore, it can under no circumstances replace the vigilance or responsibility of the 
driver when manoeuvring the vehicle (the driver must always be ready for sudden incidents which may occur when driving).
–  It is recommended not to use “4WD Lock” mode permanently when driving on roads in good condition.
–  Always ensure tyres with identical specifications are fitted to all four wheels (brand, size, structure, wear etc.). Fitting tyres 
of  different  sizes  to  the  front  and  rear  wheels  and/or  left  and  right  wheels  may  have  serious  consequences  for  the  tyres, 
gearbox, transfer gearbox and the rear differential pinions.  
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automatic gearbox (use) ....................... (up to the end of the DU)
automatic gearbox selector lever ..........(up to the end of the DU)
driving  ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
reverse gear selecting  .......................................... (up to the end of the DU)
changing gear  ....................................... (up to the end of the DU)
continuous variation ..............................(up to the end of the DU)
continuously variable transmission  ....... (up to the end of the DU)
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Automatic or continuously variable transmission
AUTOMATIC OR CONTINUOUSLY  vARIABLE TRANSMISSION (1/3)
Depending on the vehicle, the vehicle is 
either fitted with an automatic transmis-
sion,  or  a  continuously  variable  trans -
mission.
Selector lever 2
Display  A   on  the  instrument  panel 
shows the mode and gear selected.
3: P: park
4: R: reverse gear
5: N: neutral
6: D: automatic mode
7: manual mode
8:    zone  displaying  gearbox  mode  or 
gear engaged in manual mode
1
2
8
3
6
5
4
7
Operation
N  With  the  gear  lever  2   in  position  P, 
switch on the ignition.
To move out of position  P, you must de-
press  the  brake  pedal  before  pressing 
the unlocking button  1.
With the foot on the brake pedal (warn-
ing  light 
c  on  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.
A
Driving in automatic mode
Select  position  D.  In  most  traffic  con -
ditions,  you  will  not  have  to  touch  the 
gear selector lever again: the gears will 
change  automatically  at  the  right  time 
and  at  the  most  suitable  engine  speed 
because  the  automatic  system  takes 
into  account  the  vehicle  load  and  road 
contour and adjusts itself to the particu-
lar driving style you have chosen.
Economical driving
When  driving,  always  leave  the  lever 
in  position  D,  keeping  the  accelerator 
pedal lightly depressed to ensure auto-
matic  gear  changes  at  a  lower  engine 
speed.
Accelerating and overtaking
Depress  the  accelerator  pedal  firmly 
and  fully  (so  that  it  goes  beyond  the 
kickdown point).
This will enable you to change down 
to  the  optimum  gear  within  the 
engine range.  
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AUTOMATIC OR CONTINUOUSLY  vARIABLE TRANSMISSION (2/3)
Driving in manual mode
With  the  selector  lever  in  position  D, 
move  the  lever  to  the  left.  Shifting  the 
lever  repeatedly  allows  you  to  change 
gears manually:
–  backwards to shift down the gears;
–  forwards to shift up the gears.
The  gear  selected  is  displayed  on  the 
instrument panel.
Special cases
Under  certain  driving  conditions  (e.g. 
engine protection, or electronic stability 
control  (ESC)  operational  etc.)  the  au -
tomatic system may change gear auto-
matically.
Likewise, to prevent incorrect manoeu -
vres, a gear change may be refused by 
the  automatic  system:  in  this  case  the 
gear  display  flashes  for  a  few  seconds 
as a warning.
Special circumstances
–  If  the  bends  and  road  surface   do 
not  allow  you  to  stay  in  automatic 
mode  (e.g.  in  the  mountains),  we 
recommend  that  you  change  to 
manual mode.
This  will  prevent  repeated  gear 
changes  when  climbing  and  will 
enable  engine  braking  on  long  de -
scents.
–  In very cold weather, to avoid stall-
ing  the  engine,  start  the  engine  and 
wait  a  few  seconds  before  moving 
the lever from position  P or N to po-
sition D or R.
–  v ehicles  not  fitted  with  traction 
control:   to  avoid  wheelspin  when 
starting on a slippery or low grip sur-
face,  change  to  manual  mode  and 
select  second  gear  before  moving 
off.
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.
Depending  on  the  vehicle,  apply  the 
handbrake  or  check  that  the  elec -
tronic  parking  brake  is  on   (refer  to 
the information on the Parking brake in 
Section 2).
In  very  cold  weather,  the  system  may  prevent  the  gears  from  being  shifted  in 
manual mode until the gearbox reaches the right temperature.
An  impact  to  the  under -
side  of  the  vehicle  while 
manoeuvring  (e.g.:  strik -
ing  a  post,  raised  kerb  or 
other  street  furniture)  may  result  in 
damage  to  the  vehicle  (e.g.:  defor -
mation of an axle).
To  avoid  any  risk  of  accident,  have 
your  vehicle  checked  by  an  ap -
proved Dealer.