engine RENAULT KANGOO VAN ZERO EMISSION 2012 X61 / 2.G Owner's Manual

1.80
áMain beam headlights

With stalk 1 in dipped beam headlights
position, move the stalk towards you.
The indicator light on the instrument
panel then lights up.
To return to the dipped beam head-
light position, pull the stalk towards you
again.
uSide lights
Turn the end of stalk 1 until the
symbol is opposite mark 2.
The instrument panel will light up.
EXTERNAL LIGHTING AND SIGNALS (1/3)
Before driving at night:
check the electrical equip-
ment is operating correctly
and adjust your headlights
(if your vehicle is not carrying its
normal load). As a general precau-
tion, check that the lights are not
obscured (by dirt, mud, snow or ob-
jects being transported).
kDipped beam
headlights
Manual operation
Turn the end of stalk 1 until the symbol
is opposite mark 2 . This indicator light
on the instrument panel comes on.
Automatic operation
(depending on vehicle)
When the engine is started, the dipped
beam headlights switch on or off auto-
matically depending on the brightness
of the light outside, without any action
on stalk 1.
This function can be deactivated or re-
activated.
– To switch it on: with the ignition on
and the vehicle stationary, press and
hold button 3 for at least four sec-
onds. Depending on the vehicle, the
message “lights ON” appears on the
instrument panel.
– To deactivate: with the ignition on
and the vehicle stationary, press and
hold button 3 for at least four sec-
onds. Depending on the vehicle, the
message “lights OFF” appears on
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“See-me-home lighting”
function
(depending on vehicle)
This function (useful, for example, when
opening a gate, garage, etc.) enables
you to switch the dipped headlights on
momentarily.
With the ignition off and the headlights
off, pull stalk 1 towards you: the dipped
beam headlights come on for approxi-
mately sixty seconds.
This action may be carried out no more
than four times for a maximum lighting
period of four minutes.
To switch off the lights before they
switch off automatically, turn the end of
stalk 1 then bring it back to position 0,
or switch on the ignition.
EXTERNAL LIGHTING AND SIGNALS (2/3)
eSwitching off the lights
There are two possibilities:
– manually, move stalk 1 to its original
position;
– automatically, the lights are switched off when the engine is stopped, the
driver’s door is opened or, depend-
ing on the vehicle, when the vehicle
is locked. In this case, the next time
the engine is started the lights will be
switched back on according to the
position of the ring 2.
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Windscreen wiper
With the ignition on, move stalk 1 paral-
lel to the steering wheel:
A Park
B Intermittent wiping
The wipers will pause for several
seconds between sweeps. It is
possible to change the time be-
tween sweeps by turning ring 2.
C Normal wiping speed
D Fast wiping speed
FRONT WINDSCREEN WASHER/WIPER (1/2)
Special note
When the vehicle is being driven, the
wiping speed slows down whenever
the vehicle stops. For example, fast
wiping speed will slow to normal wiping
speed. As soon as the vehicle moves
off, wiping will return to the speed origi-
nally selected.
If stalk 1 is operated, it overrides and
cancels the automatic function.
If for any reason the wipers are
jammed (e.g. frozen to windscreen
by ice, etc.), the system will auto-
matically cut the power supply to
the wipers.
A
B
C
D
1
2
Automatic wiper function
(depending on vehicle)
With the engine running, move stalk 1.
A Park
B Automatic wiper function
When this position is selected, the
system detects the presence of
water on the windscreen and trig-
gers wiping at a suitable wiping
speed. The triggering threshold
and the time between sweeps can
be adjusted by turning ring 2.
NB: in foggy weather or during
snowfalls, the wiping is not automati-
cally triggered and remains under
the driver’s control.
C Normal wiping speed
D Fast wiping speed

2.1
Section 2: Driving
(Advice on use relating to fuel economy and the environment)
Starting, stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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Gear control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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Vehicle range: recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Charge meter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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“ECO” mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Driver correction devices and aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Speed limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Parking sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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2.2
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.

2.8
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

2.9
“ECO” MODE FUNCTION
This function enables vehicle range to
be optimised by limiting engine per-
formance.
Activating the function
Press switch 1.
Warning light 2 comes on the instru-
ment panel.
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Disabling the function
Press switch 1.
Warning light 2 goes out on the instru-
ment panel.
While driving, it is possible to leave 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.
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.

2.11
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.

2.21
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 faultsWhen 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.
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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.

3.9
Conditions of use
– The engine must be running;
– switch 4 must be engaged;
– the ventilation control 2 should not
be at position 0;
– the temperature control 1 should not
be at the ”Stop heating” position 3.
– The fuel level should not be at mini- mum.
ADDITIONAL HEATING (1/2)
Depending on the vehicle, the addi-
tional heating is designed to heat the
passenger compartment. Powered
by a dedicated fuel tank (please see
“Additional heating tank” in Section 1),
this increases the comfort level without
reducing vehicle range.
Switching on this additional heating de-
activates other heating methods and
the air-conditioning.
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When the fuel reaches the minimum
level, a warning light will come on
on the instrument panel. After a few
minutes of operation, a message on
the instrument panel will tell you that
the additional heating is switched
off.
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