ESP RENAULT KANGOO VAN ZERO EMISSION 2012 X61 / 2.G Owners Manual

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ELECTRIC VEHICLE: introduction (4/5)
The A symbol identifies the electrical
elements in your vehicle which may
present health risks.
A
400 volt electrical circuit
The 400V electrical circuit can be rec-
ognised by the orange 4 cables and by
the elements signalled using the

symbol.
4
The vehicle drive system in
an electric vehicle uses an
alternating voltage of ap-
proximately 400 volts. This
system can get hot during and after
switching off the ignition. Respect
warning messages given on the
labels in the vehicle.
All interventions or modifications to
the 400V electrical system (com-
ponents, cables, connectors, trac-
tion battery) are strictly prohibited
due to the risks they present to your
safety. Please contact an authorised
dealer.
The risk of serious burns or elec-
tric shocks can lead to death.

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The engine brake should
under no circumstances be
used as a substitute for the
brake pedal.
NoiseElectric vehicles are particularly quiet.
You will not yet necessarily be used to
it, and neither will other road users. It
is difficult for them to hear the vehicle
when it is moving.
We would therefore recommend that
you are aware of the horn and make
use of it, especially when driving in a
built-up area or when manoeuvring.
Please refer to the information on the
“Horn” in Section 1.
As the motor is silent, you will hear
noises that you are not used to hearing
(aerodynamic noises, tyre noise, etc.)
When charging, the vehicle may emit
noises (fan, relays, etc).
Your electric vehicle is
silent, so when you get out,
always check that the gear
selector is on P, engage the
handbrake and switch off the igni-
tion.
RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY
ELECTRIC VEHICLE: introduction (5/5)
Driving
As with a car with an automatic gear-
box, you will have to get used to not
using your left foot, and not using this
foot to brake.
When driving, if you lift your foot off the
accelerator pedal or depress the brake
pedal, the motor generates electrical
current during deceleration, and this
energy is used to brake the vehicle and
recharge the traction battery. Please
refer to the information on the “Charge
meter” in Section 2.
Special conditions
After a maximum charge of the battery
and during the first few miles of using
the vehicle, the engine brake will be
temporarily reduced. Please adapt your
driving style appropriately. Bad weather, flooded roads:Do not drive through
floods if the depth of water
is above the lower edge of
the wheel rims.
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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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.
1
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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Rear hinged doors
(continued)
Opening from the inside
(depending on vehicle)
Pull handle 10 and open the door. Pull
lever 9 to open the small door.
Closing from the inside
First close the small door and then
close the large door.
Position each door so that it is almost
closed and then slam shut.
DOORS (4/5)
10
9
Driver’s responsibility when parking or stopping the vehicle
Never leave an animal, child or adult who is not self-sufficient alone on
your vehicle, even for a short time.
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.
Also, in hot and/or sunny weather, please remember that the temperature inside
the passenger compartment increases very quickly.
RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

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CHILD SAFETY: General information (1/2)
Carrying children
Children, and adults, must be correctly
seated and strapped in for all journeys.
The children being carried in your vehi-
cle are your responsibility.
A child is not a miniature adult. Children
are at risk of specific injuries as their
muscles and bones have not yet fin-
ished growing. The seat belt alone
would not provide suitable protection.
Use an approved child seat and ensure
you use it correctly.
A collision at 30 mph (50
km/h) is the same as fall-
ing a distance of 10 metres.
Transporting a child without
a restraint is the equivalent of allow-
ing him or her to play on a fourth-
floor balcony without railings.
Never travel with a child held in your
arms. In the event of an accident,
you will not be able to keep hold of
the child, even if you yourself are
wearing a seat belt.
If your vehicle has been involved in
a road accident, replace the child
seat and have the seat belts and
ISOFIX anchorage points checked.
To prevent the doors being
opened, use the “Child
safety” device (refer to the
information on “Opening
and closing the doors” in Section 1).
Driver’s responsibility
when parking or stopping
the vehicle
Never leave an animal,
child or adult who is not self-suffi-
cient alone on your vehicle, even for
a short time.
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.
Also, in hot and/or sunny weather,
please remember that the tempera-
ture inside the passenger compart-
ment increases very quickly.
RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS
INJURY.

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CHILD SAFETY: General information (2/2)
Using a child seat
The level of protection offered by the
child seat depends on its ability to re-
strain your child and on its installation.
Incorrect installation compromises the
protection it offers the child in the event
of harsh braking or an impact.
Before purchasing a child seat, check
that it complies with the regulations for
the country you are in and that it can
be fitted in your vehicle. Consult an ap-
proved dealer to find out which seats
are recommended for your vehicle.
Before fitting a child seat, read the
manual and respect its instructions. If
you experience any difficulties during
installation, contact the manufacturer
of the equipment. Keep the instructions
with the seat.Set a good example by always fas-
tening your seat belt and teaching
your child:
– to strap themselves in correctly.
– to always get in and out of the car at the kerb, away from busy traf-
fic.
Do not use a second-hand child
seat or one without an instruction
manual.
Check that there are no objects in
the vicinity of the child seat which
could impede its operation.
Never leave a child unat-
tended in the vehicle.
Check that your child is
always strapped in and that
the belt or safety harness used is
correctly set and adjusted. Avoid
wearing bulky clothing which could
cause the belts to slacken.
Never let your child put their head or
arms out of the window.
Check that the child is in the correct
position for the entire journey, espe-
cially if asleep.

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CHILD SAFETY: fitting a child seat (4/5)
5-seat version
Type of child seat Weight of
the child Seat size
ISOFIX Front passenger
seat (1) (2) Rear side seats Rear centre seat
Carrycot fitted across the
vehicle
Group 0 < 10 kg F, G X U - IL (3) U (3)
Shell seat/rear-facing seat
Group 0, 0+ and 1 < to 13 kg
and 9 to
18 kg
C, D, E U U - IL (4) U (4)
Forward-facing seat
Group 1 9 to 18 kg A, B, B1 X U - IUF - IL (5) U (5)
Booster seat
Group 2 and 3 15 to 25 kg
and 22 to
36 kg
X U (5) U (5)
(1) RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY:
Before fitting a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat, ch\
eck
that the airbag has been deactivated (refer to the information on “C\
hild safety: front passenger airbag deactivation/
activation” in Section 1).
The table below summarises the information already shown on the diagram \
on the previous page, to ensure the regula-
tions in force are respected.

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PEDESTRIAN HORN
Electric vehicles are particularly quiet.
This system enables you to warn
people of your presence – especially
pedestrians and cyclists.
The system is activated automatically
when the engine is started. The sound
triggers when the vehicle speed is be-
tween 1 and 20 mph (1 and 30 km/h).
Deactivating the system
With the engine running, press the
switch 1 to deactivate the function. The
warning light 2 in the switch 1 comes
on.
Activating the system
With the engine running, press the
switch 1 to activate the function. The
warning light 2 in the switch 1 goes out.
System activated:
– it goes on standby automatically
when the vehicle speed is above ap-
proximately 20 mph (30 km/h);
– The system is activated automati- cally when the vehicle is being driven
at a speed below approximately
20 mph (30 km/h).
Warning noise selection
– Keep the switch 1 depressed.The various sounds will be played in
succession;
– release the switch 1 on the sound of
your choice.
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pRear screen wash/wipe(depending on vehicle)
Turn the end of stalk 1 to position the
symbol opposite mark 2.
When the stalk is released, it returns to
the rear screen wiper position.
YSpeed-dependent rear
screen wiper with
timer
(depending on vehicle)
Turn the end of stalk 1 to position the
symbol opposite mark 2.
Wiping frequency varies with speed.
Special note
If the windscreen wipers are opera-
tional when you select reverse gear, the
rear screen is wiped intermittently.
REAR WINDSCREEN WASHER/WIPER
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2
Check the condition of the wiper
blades. You are responsible for their
service life:
– they must remain clean: clean the blades, windscreen and
rear screen regularly with soapy
water;
– do not use them when the wind- screen or rear screen are dry;
– free them from the windscreen or rear screen when they have not
been used for a long time.
In all cases, replace them as soon
as they begin to lose efficiency: ap-
proximately once a year.
Before using the rear wiper, check
that no object obstructs the travel of
the blade.
Do not use the wiper arm to open or
close the tailgate.