ECO mode RENAULT KANGOO 2018 User Guide

2.29
DRIVING CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS (4/5)
Grip control
If fitted on the vehicle, grip control
makes it easier to control the vehicle on
low grip surfaces (soft ground, etc.).
“Road” mode
Upon starting up the vehicle, the
“STANDARD HIGHWAY MODE” mes-
sage is displayed on the instrument
panel. Warning light
 on the in-
strument panel is out.
This position enables optimal usage
under normal driving conditions (dry-
ness, humidity, light snow, etc.).
“Road” mode uses traction control func-
tions. “Soft ground” mode
Press switch 1
: the indicator light
 on the instrument panel comes
on accompanied by the message
“VARIABLE HIGHWAY MODE”.
This position enables optimal usage
on soft ground (mud, sand, dead
leaves, etc.). In this position, engine
speed is left under the driver’s control.
The system automatically switches to
“Road” mode at speeds above 31 mph
(50 km/h), and warning light
 on
the instrument panel goes out.
Tyres
When they need to be re-
placed, only tyres of the
same make, size, type and
profile should be used.
Tyres fitted to the vehicle should
either be identical to those fitted
originally or conform to those
recommended by your approved
dealer.
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AUTOMATIC GEARBOX (2/3)Driving in manual mode
With the selector lever 1 in position D,
move the lever to the left. Shifting the
lever repeatedly allows you to change
gears manually:
– To move down through the gears, push the lever backwards;
– To move up through the gears, push the lever forwards.
The gear selected is displayed on the
instrument panel.
Special cases
Under certain driving conditions (e.g.
engine protection, electronic stability
program (ESP) operational etc.: ESC)
the automatic system may change gear
automatically.
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.
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Economical driving
When driving, leave the lever in posi-
tion D, keeping the accelerator pedal
lightly depressed to ensure automatic
gear changes at comparatively low
engine speeds.
Driving in automatic mode
Move lever 1 to position D.
In most traffic conditions, you will not
have to touch the gear selector lever
again: the gears will change automati-
cally at the right time and at the most
suitable engine speed because the au-
tomatic system takes into account the
vehicle load and road contour and ad-
justs itself to the particular driving style
you have chosen.
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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Operating faults
– When driving, if the “CHECK
GEARBOX” message and the
© warning light appear on the
instrument panel, this indicates a
fault.
Contact your approved Dealer as
soon as possible.
– When driving, if the message
“GEARBOX OVERHEATING” ap-
pears on the instrument panel, drive
at a moderate speed and avoid lea-
ving the gearstick in the D (or R) po-
sition, where traffic conditions allow:
always return to N while the vehicle
is stationary.
Contact your approved Dealer as
soon as possible.
– If a vehicle with an automatic gearbox breaks down, refer to the
information on “Towing” in Section 5.
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX (3/3)
Parking the vehicleWhen 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.Special circumstances
– If the bends and road surface do
not allow you to stay in automatic
mode (eg. in the mountains), we rec-
ommend that you change to manual
mode.
This will prevent the automatic gear-
box from changing gear repeatedly
when climbing, and permit engine
braking on long descents.
– In cold weather, start the engine
and wait a few seconds before
moving the selector lever from posi-
tion P or N and engaging it in D or R
to prevent the engine stalling..

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Only the temperature and the AUTO
symbol are displayed
Functions managed in automatic mode
are not displayed.
– press button 6 to increase the tem-
perature;
– press button 3 to decrease the tem-
perature.
Note: The maximum and minimum
settings of 15°C and 27°C allow the
system to produce a minimum or maxi-
mum temperature, whatever the am-
bient conditions.
In automatic mode (AUTO indica-
tor light on the display is lit), all air
conditioning functions are controlled
by the system.
When you modify certain functions
the AUTO indicator light goes out.
Only the modified function stops
being controlled by the system.
To reach and keep the chosen comfort
level and to maintain good visibility, the
system controls:
– ventilation speed;
– air distribution;
– air recirculation management;
– air conditioning start/stop;
– the air temperature.Automatic mode
Press button 5. The AUTO operating
tell-tale will come on.
The automatic climate control system
guarantees comfort in the passenger
compartment and good visibility (except
in the event of extreme conditions),
while optimising fuel consumption.
This is the recommended mode of
use.
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL (2/8)
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3.9
Adjusting automatic mode
The system normally operates in auto-
matic mode but you can alter the stan-
dard settings used by the system (air
distribution, etc.). These options are ex-
plained on the following pages.
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL (3/8)
Automatic mode is the recom-
mended mode of use
The automatic climate control
system guarantees comfort in the
passenger compartment and good
visibility (except in the event of ex-
treme conditions), while optimising
consumption.
The types of adjustments that can
be made are described in the fol-
lowing pages.
Return to automatic mode as soon
as possible.
The displayed temperature values
show a comfort level.
When starting the engine, in-
creasing or decreasing the value
displayed will not allow the com-
fort level to be reached any more
quickly. The system will always op-
timise the temperature increase or
decrease (the ventilation system
does not start instantly at maximum
speed: it gradually increases). This
may take several minutes.
Generally speaking, unless there is
a particular reason not to, the dash-
board air vents should remain open.

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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL (5/8)
In automatic mode, depending on
the outside air conditions, the ven-
tilation may not start immediately at
maximum power but will increase
progressively until the engine tem-
perature is warm enough to heat the
passenger compartment air. This
may take from a few seconds to se-
veral minutes.
Varying the ventilation speed
In automatic mode, the system uses
the most suitable amount of air to reach
and maintain the desired comfort level.
Automatic mode is switched off by pres-
sing buttons 8 and 10.
These buttons allow you to increase or
decrease ventilation speed.
Switching air conditioning on
or off
In automatic mode, the system switches
the air conditioning system on or off,
depending on the climate conditions.
Exit automatic mode by pressing
button 2: the AUTO warning light on
display 4 goes out. Note: the “Clear View” function auto-
matically activates the air conditioning.
Press button
5 to return to automatic
mode.
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8
10
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Operating faults
As a general rule, contact your ap-
proved dealer in the event of an oper-
ating fault.
– Reduction in de-icing, demisting or air conditioning performance.
This may be caused by the passen-
ger compartment filter cartridge be-
coming clogged.
– No cold air is being produced .
Check that the controls are set cor-
rectly and that the fuses are sound.
Otherwise, switch off the system.
Presence of water under the
vehicle
After prolonged use of the air condi-
tioning system, it is normal for water
to be present under the vehicle. This is
caused by condensation.
AIR CONDITIONING: information and operating instructions (1/2)
Do not open the refriger-
ant fluid circuit. The fluid
may damage eyes or skin.
Fuel consumption
You will normally notice an increase in
fuel consumption (especially in town)
when the air conditioning is operating.
For vehicles fitted with air conditioning
with no automatic mode, switch off the
system when it is not required.
Advice for reducing consumption
and helping to preserve the environ-
ment
Drive with the air vents open and the
windows closed.
If the vehicle has been parked in the
sun, open the doors for a few moments
to let the hot air escape before starting
the engine.
Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Document
for your vehicle for the inspection fre-
quency.
Advice on use
In some situations (air conditioning off,
air recirculation activated, ventilation
speed at zero or low etc.), you may
notice that condensation starts to form
on the windows and windscreen.
If there is condensation, use the “Clear
View” function to remove it, then use
the air conditioning in automatic mode
to stop it forming again.
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.
Use the air conditioning system reg-
ularly, even in cold weather, running
it at least once a month for approxi-
mately 5 minutes.
Vehicles equipped with
modeECO
Once activated, ECO mode may
reduce air conditioning perform-
ance. Please refer to the informa-
tion on “Driving advice, Eco-driving”
in Section 2.

4.11
Label A
Observe the indications on the battery:
– 2 naked flames and smoking forbid-
den;
– 3 eye protection required;
– 4 keep away from children;
– 5 explosive materials;
– 6 please consult the driver’s hand-
book;
– 7 corrosive materials.
Battery
1 does not require any mainte-
nance. You should not open it or add
any fluid.
Handle the battery with care
as it contains sulphuric acid,
which must not come into
contact with eyes or skin. If
it does, wash the affected area with
plenty of cold water. If necessary,
consult a doctor.
Keep naked flames, red hot objects
and sparks away from the battery
components as there is a risk of
explosion .
BATTERY (1/2)
Depending on the vehicle, a system
continuously checks the battery charge
status.
When the ignition is off, some consum-
ers may also be switched off (dipped
beam headlights, radio, ventilation,
etc.). On the instrument panel, the
“BATTERY MODE : ECONOMY” mes-
sage appears when they are switched
off. When the level is extremely low,
the messages “BATTERY LOW” and
“START ENGINE” are displayed.
The charge status of the battery can
decrease, especially if you use your ve-
hicle:
– for short journeys;
– for driving in town;
– when the temperature drops, etc.;
– with the vehicle stopped and the
engine off.
Please note when work-
ing close to the engine that
it may be hot. In addition,
the engine cooling fan may
start at any moment. The

warning light in the engine compart-
ment reminds you of this.
Risk of injury.
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FUSES (2/2)
Number Allocation
1 Fuel pump
2 Not used
3 Passenger compartment
engine cooling fan
4 Passenger compartment
engine cooling fan
5 Rear windscreen wiper
6 Horn, diagnostic socket
7 Heated seats
8 Electric rear windows
9 Passenger compartment
ECU
10 Windscreen washer
11 Brake lights
12 Passenger compartment
unit, ABS, ESP
13 Electric windows, child
safety, heating and air
conditioning system, ECO
mode
14 Not used
15 StarterNumber Allocation
16 Brake lights, additional
equipment, navigation,
ABS, ESP, boot light, tyre
pressure warning light,
interior lights, rain and light
sensor
17 Radio, navigation system,
display, alarm
18 Additional equipment
19 Heated door mirrors
20 Hazard lights, rear fog lights
21 Central locking of opening
elements
22 Instrument panel
23 Rear accessories socket
24 ESC, radio, heating and air
conditioning system, heated
seats, stop lights
25 Front accessories socket
26 Towbar
27 Electric front windows
28 Rear-view mirror control
29 De-icing the rear screen and
rear view mirror
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78910
11121314
15161718
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23242526
27
28
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Allocation of fusesThe presence of certain fuses de-
pends on the vehicle equipment
level.

7.2
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (2/5)
ECO mode ........................................................................\
. 2.12
electric windows ..................................................... 3.20 – 3.21
electronic stability control: ESC .............................2.26 → 2.30
emergency brake assist.........................................2.26 → 2.30
emergency braking ................................................2.26 → 2.30
emergency spare wheel ...................................................... 5.2
engine technical specifications ......................................... 6.4 – 6.5
engine coolant ..................................................................... 4.9
engine oil ..........................................................1.56, 4.4 → 4.7
engine oil capacity ...................................................... 4.6 – 4.7
engine oil level ...........................................................4.4 → 4.7
engine specifications .................................................. 6.4 – 6.5
environment ............................................................\
........... 2.16
ESC: electronic stability control ....................1.57, 2.26 → 2.30
external temperature .............................................. 1.70 – 1.71
F
faults operating faults ................................................5.37 → 5.42
filter .................................................................\
................... 4.10
fitting a radio ........................................................... 5.33 – 5.34
fittings ...............................................................\
.....3.24 → 3.28
fog lights ................................................................... 1.77, 5.18
front lights changing bulbs .................................................. 5.16 – 5.17
front passenger air bag deactivation .....................1.46 → 1.48
front seat adjustment .............................................1.19 → 1.21
front seats adjustment .......................................................1.19 → 1.21
fuel advice on fuel economy ................................... 2.11 → 2.14
capacity ...............................................................\
......... 1.83
consumption .................................................... 2.11 → 2.14
filling ........................................................1.56, 1.83 → 1.85
grade ..................................................................\
.......... 1.83 fuel consumption ................................................... 2.11
→ 2.14
fuel filler cap ..........................................................1.83 → 1.85
fuel tank capacity ............................................................1.83 → 1.85
fuel tank capacity ...................................................1.83 → 1.85
fuses ....................................................................... 5.27 – 5.28
G
gear lever........................................................................\
..... 2.7
glove box ........................................................................\
... 3.24
grip control ........................................................................\
. 2.29
H
handbrake................................................................... 1.55, 2.8
hazard warning lights signal .............................................. 1.74
headlight beam adjustment .................................... 1.78 – 1.79
headrest.................................................................1.15 → 1.18
heated seats ..........................................................1.19 → 1.21
heating and air conditioning system ........................3.4 → 3.15
heating system ........................................................3.4 → 3.16
horn ...................................................................\
................ 1.74
horn: flash ..................................................................\
........... 1.74
sounding the horn ........................................................ 1.74
hubcap tool ........................................................................\
.. 5.8
I
ignition switch ...................................................................... 2.2
indicators ................................................ 1.54, 1.74, 5.17, 5.22
indicators: direction indicators .............................................. 5.17, 5.22
instrument panel ..............................................1.58 → 1.60
instrument panel ....................................................1.54 → 1.69
instrument panel messages...................................1.61 → 1.69
interior lighting: changing bulbs .................................................. 5.23 – 5.24