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

1.14
Precautions to take when removing
from the socket
– Press the button 9 on the radio fre-
quency remote control or switch 10
to release the charging cord;
– grab the handle 8;– unplug the charging cord from the
vehicle. Warning light
 goes out
on the instrument panel;
– close valve 7;
– close the charging flap 6;
– unplug the cord from the power supply;
– store the cord in its storage bag and put away in the boot.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE: charging (7/7)
10
6
7
After pressing the charging cord re-
lease button, you will have around
30 seconds to unplug it before it is
locked once again.
Note:
Immediately after a long charge of the
traction battery, the cord may be hot.
Please use the handles.
8
It is imperative to follow the unplug-
ging steps in order.
9

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.

2.4
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.
6
4
5

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.
2
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.

3.7
AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING: programming (1/2)
Adjusting the programming
This function enables the electric net-
work (and the not the traction battery)
to be used under certain conditions, in
order to obtain a comfortable tempera-
ture prior to using the vehicle.
It triggers the heating in cold weather
and the fan in warm weather.
1
Operating conditions
– the ignition must be switched off;
– the battery charging must be finished for the function to be triggered;
– the vehicle has to be plugged into the mains;
and
– control 1 must be position
.
2
In cold weather (< 0°C), you are rec-
ommended to position control 2 in
air recirculation position. This en-
ables greater efficiency and lower
energy consumption in the passen-
ger compartment ambient tempera-
ture.

5.22
12 VOLT BATTERY: breakdown recovery (1/2)
To avoid all risk of sparks:
– Switch off the vehicle ignition.
– Ensure that any electrical consumers (courtesy lights, etc.) are switched
off before disconnecting or recon-
necting the battery.
– When charging, stop the charger before connecting or disconnecting
the battery.
– Do not place metal objects on the battery to avoid creating a short cir-
cuit between the terminals.
– Make sure that you reconnect the battery terminals after refitting.
Connecting a battery charger
The battery charger must be com-
patible with a battery with nominal
voltage of 12 volts.
Before disconnecting the battery, check
that:
– the ignition is switched off;
– the gear control is in position P
(please see the information on “Gear
control”;
– the charging cable is disconnected.
Special procedures may be
required to charge some
batteries. Contact your ap-
proved dealer.
Avoid all risk of sparks which may
cause an immediate explosion, and
charge the battery in a well-venti-
lated area. Risk of serious injury.
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.
Ensure that naked flames, red hot
objects and sparks do not come into
contact with the battery as there is a
risk of explosion.
The engine may be hot when car-
rying out operations in close prox-
imity. In addition, the engine cooling
fan can come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.
Disconnect the leads connected to both
battery terminals, starting with the
negative terminal.
Follow the instructions given by the
manufacturer of the battery charger
you are using.
Do not work on the 12 volt
battery (charging, replac-
ing, etc.):
– without switching off the
ignition;
– if your traction battery is charg- ing.
Please refer to the information
on “Electric vehicle: charging” in
Section 1.
Risk of serious injury.

5.25
FUSES (2/2)
Number Allocation
1 Traction battery charger
2 Electric motor control unit
3 Air conditioning, pedestrian
horn
4 heating, brake lights,
traction battery
5 Rear windscreen wiper
6 Horn, diagnostic socket
7 Heated seats
8 Traction battery
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 Starter
12
3456
78910
11121314
15161718
19202122
23242526
27
28
29
Allocation of fusesThe presence of certain fuses de-
pends on the vehicle equipment
level.
Number Allocation
16 Brake lights, additional
equipment, navigation, ABS,
ESP, boot light, interior
lights, rain and light sensor,
charging warning light
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 Not used
24 ESP, 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 Engine cooling fan

7.4
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (4/5)
pedestrian warning system ................................................ 1.79
power-assisted steering.................................................\
.... 1.43
practical advice ........................................................... 2.5 – 2.6
presentation of the electric vehiclebatteries ..............................................................\
.1.2 → 1.6
pretensioners ..........................................................\
........... 1.38
puncture................................................................\
........ 5.6, 5.8
R
radio...................................................................\
....... 3.27, 5.31
radio frequency remote control/key use ....................................................................\
.. 1.15, 1.17
rear bench seat....................................................... 3.21 – 3.22
rear lights changing bulbs .................................................5.16 → 5.18
rear screen demisting ..............................................................\
......... 3.2
rear seats functions ........................................................... 3.21 – 3.22
rear view mirrors ................................................................ 1.57
remote control door locking batteries ..............................................................\
......... 5.33
remote control electric door locking .......................... 1.15, 1.17
RENAULT ANTI-INTRUDER DEVICE (RAID) ................... 1.25
replacement parts ................................................................ 6.7
reverse gear selecting ................................................................ 2.3 – 2.4
reversing sensor ..................................................... 2.20 – 2.21
S
seat belts ...............................................................1.34 → 1.42
see-me-home lighting ........................................................ 1.81
service sheets..........................................................\
6.8 → 6.13
side indicator lights changing bulbs ............................................................. 5.19
side protection devices ...................................................... 1.41 side windows ..................................................................... 3.16
signals and lights ...................................................1.80 → 1.82
speed control .............................................................. 2.3 – 2.4
speed limiter ..........................................................2.13 → 2.15
steering wheel adjustment .............................................................\
...... 1.43
storage compartment.............................................3.18 → 3.20
storage compartments ...........................................3.18 → 3.20
sun visor ................................................................... 3.14, 3.20
T
tailgate ...............................................1.20 → 1.22, 3.24 – 3.25
tanks and reservoirs brake fluid ...................................................................... 4.5
coolant ................................................................\
........... 4.4
tanks and reservoirs: windscreen washer ........................................................ 4.5
technical specifications .......................................6.2, 6.4 → 6.7
temperature regulation ...................................................... 3.11
tool kit ........................................................................\
.......... 5.6
towing in the event of energy failure ...........................5.28 → 5.30
breakdown .......................................................5.28 → 5.30
towing equipment fitting ................................................................\
............ 3.25
towing hitch...................................................... 5.6, 5.29 – 5.30
towing rings ............................................................ 1.47 – 1.48
traction battery charge .................................................................\
........... 1.8
traction battery ....................................................1.2 → 1.7, 2.8
traction battery charge ....................................1.8 → 1.14, 1.17
traction control .......................................................2.10 → 2.12
transporting children ..........................1.44 – 1.45, 1.47 → 1.56
transporting objects in the luggage compartment ............................. 3.24 – 3.25
trims ..................................................................\
................... 5.7