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

1.6
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
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21 Gear lever.
22 Remote control/location for radio,
navigation system.
23 Cruise control/speed limiter con-
trols.
24 Bonnet release control.
25 Controls for:
– Vertical headlight adjustment;
– Parking distance control.
26 Controls for:
– Cruise control/speed limiter;
– Activating/deactivating the pe-destrian horn;
– additional heating.

1 Stalk for:
– direction indicator lights;
– exterior lights;
– front fog lights;
– rear fog lights.
2 – Horn,
– location for driver’s air bag.
3 Instrument panel.
4 Stalk for:
– windscreen wipers;
– windscreen washer;
– trip computer and warning system.
5 Ignition switch.
6 Multimedia display or touchscreen:
– seat belt reminder warning light;
– airbag deactivation warning light;
– navigation;
– clock;
– exterior temperature.
7 Centre air vent.
8 Controls for ventilation, heating
and de-icing. 9 Windscreen demister outlet.
10 Location for passenger air bag.
11 Speaker.
12 Side air vent.
13 Side window demister outlet.
14 Glove box.
15 Storage space or accessories
socket.
16 Hazard warning lights switch.
17 Central door locking/unlocking
switch.
18 ECO mode switch.
19 Cigarette lighter or accessories
socket.
20 Handbrake.
DRIVING POSITION, LEFT-HAND DRIVER (2/2)
The equipment fitted, described below, DEPENDS ON THE VERSION AND COUNTRY.

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DRIVING POSITION: RIGHT-HAND DRIVE (2/2)
20 Location for radio, navigation
system.
21 Gearstick
22 Handbrake.
23 Cigarette lighter or accessories
socket.
24 ECO mode switch.
25 Door electric locking/unlocking
switch.
26 Hazard warning lights switch.
27 Storage space or accessories
socket.
28 Glovebox.
29 Bonnet release control.

10 – Horn.
– Location for driver’s air bag.
11 Instrument panel.
12 Stalk for:
– windscreen wipers;
– windscreen washer;
– trip computer and warning system.
13 Ignition switch.
14 Cruise control/speed limiter main
control.
15 Additional heating switch.
16 Activation/deactivation control for
the horn.
17 Parking distance control switch.
18 Headlight adjustment control.
19 Cruise control/speed limiter con-
trols.

1 Side window demister outlet.
2 Side air vent.
3 Speaker.
4 Location for passenger air bag.
5 Windscreen demister outlet.
6 Controls for ventilation, heating
and de-icing.
7 Centre air vent.
8 Multimedia display or touchscreen:
– seat belt reminder warning light;
– airbag deactivation warning light;
– navigation;
– clock;
– exterior temperature.
9 Stalk for:
– direction indicator lights,
– exterior lights;
– front fog lights;
–

rear fog lights.
The equipment fitted, described below, DEPENDS ON THE VERSION AND COUNTRY.

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WARNING LIGHTS (2/3)
The presence and operation of the warning lights DEPEND ON THE EQUIPMENT\
AND COUNTRY.
åAir bag warning light
This comes on when the igni-
tion is switched on and goes out after
a few seconds. If it does not come on
when the ignition is switched on or if it
flashes, there is a fault in the system.
Contact an approved Dealer as soon as
possible.
LLow fuel level or additional
heating warning light
This comes on when the ignition is
switched on and goes out after a few
seconds. If it comes on while driving,
accompanied by a beep, this means
the imminent end of fuel power for the
additional heating.
™Seat belt reminder light
Depending on the vehicle, it is
displayed on the instrument panel or on
the central display of the dashboard. It
remains on when the engine is started
if your seat belt is not fastened. A beep
sounds at a low volume for 30 seconds,
then at a high volume for 90 seconds.
DBrake circuit fault warning
light
If it comes on during braking and is ac-
companied by the
® warning light
and a beep, it indicates that the fluid
level in the circuit is low or that there is
a braking system fault. Stop as soon as
traffic conditions allow and contact an
approved Dealer.
© Warning light
This lights up when the ignition is
switched on and goes out as soon as
the engine is started. It can light up in
conjunction with other warning lights
and/or messages on the instrument
panel.
It means you should drive very care-
fully to an approved dealer as soon as
possible. If you fail to follow this recom-
mendation, you risk damaging your ve-
hicle.
Ð ÏCruise control and
speed limiter indica-
tor lights
Refer to the information on the “Speed
limiter” and “Cruise control” in Section
2.
® STOP light
This lights up when the ignition is
switched on and goes out as soon as
the engine is started. It comes on with
other warning lights and/or messages.
It requires you to stop immediately, for
your own safety, as soon as traffic con-
ditions allow. Switch off the engine and
do not restart it.
Contact an approved Dealer.
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Information messagesThese can help in the vehicle starting phase, or give information about \
a selection or a driving status.
Examples of information messages are given in the following pages.Examples of messages Interpretation of messages
“CHARGE REMAIN 02:10” Indicates the time remaining before a full charge.
“NO MESSAGE AVAILABLE” No warning is stored.
“BRAKE THE VEHICLE” Follow these instructions: risk of damage to the motor.
“BOILER STOPPED” Indicates a halt to the additional heating due to lack of fuel in the ta\
nk.
“PERFORMANCE LIMITED” Indicates deterioration of vehicle performance.
“AUTO LIGHTS DEACTIVATED” Indicates that the automatic lights function is deactivated.
TRIP COMPUTER AND WARNING SYSTEM: information messages

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These appear with the © warning light and mean that you should drive very carefully to an approv\
ed Dealer as
soon as possible. If you fail to follow this recommendation, you risk da\
maging your vehicle.
They disappear when the display selection key is pressed or after severa\
l seconds and are stored in the computer log. The
© warning light stays on. Examples of operating fault messages are given \
on the following pages .
Examples of messages Interpretation of messages
“BRAKES TO BE CHECKED” Indicates wear or the need to check the braking system.
“BATT CHARGE IMPOSSIBLE” Indicates a fault on the traction battery recharge system.
“CHECK AUTO LIGHTS” Indicates a fault in the automatic lights operation.
TRIP COMPUTER AND WARNING SYSTEM: operating fault messages

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4
Vehicle range: recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.7
Charge meter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.8
“ECO” mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.9
Driver correction devices and aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
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.
1
“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.

2.3
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.
1
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).
3
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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Handbrake
To release:
Pull the lever 5 up slightly, press
button 6 and then lower the lever to the
floor.
To apply:
Pull upwards, check that the vehicle is
properly immobilised.
GEAR CONTROL (2/2)/HANDBRAKE
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.
Apply the handbrake.
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.
Do not touch the circuit elements or
any fluids or liquids.
To prevent any risk of accident,
have your vehicle checked by an
authorised dealer.
Risk of serious injury or electric
shock and risk to life.
When setting off , if the lever is locked
in position P even though you are
pressing the brake pedal, the lever
can be released manually. To do this,
unclip the base of the lever and simulta-
neously press at location 4 and the un-
locking button 6 on the lever.
When stationary and de-
pending on the slope and/or
vehicle load, it may be nec-
essary to pull up the hand-
brake at least two extra notches and
engage position P.
Make sure that the hand-
brake is properly released
when driving (red indicator
light off), otherwise over-
heating, or even damage, may
occur.
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