towing RENAULT ZOE 2014 1.G Owners Manual

1.7
IMPORTANT RECOMMENDATIONS
Please read these instructions carefully. Failure to follow these instructions may lead to a risk of fire, serious injury
or electric shock which may present a risk to life.
In the event of an accident or impact
In the event of an accident or an impact to the underside of the vehicle\
(e.g.: striking a post, raised kerb or other street fu rni-
ture), this may damage the electric circuit or the traction battery.
Have the vehicle checked by an authorised dealer.
Never touch the “400 volt” components or orange cables which are e\
xposed and visible inside or outside the vehicle.
In the event of serious damage to the traction battery, leaks may occur:
– never touch the liquids (fluids, etc.) coming from the traction batter\
y;
– in the event of contact with the body, wash the affected area with plenty of water and consult a doctor as soon as possibl\
e.
In the event of an impact, even slight, against the charging flap and/or\
valve, have them checked by an authorised dealer as
soon as possible.
In the event of fire
In the event of fire, make everyone evacuate the vehicle immediately and\
contact the emergency services, informing them that
this is an electric vehicle.
Only use extinguishing agents ABC or BC that are permitted for use with electrical fires. Do not use w\
ater or other extinguish-
ing agents.
In the event of damage to the electrical circuit, please call an authori\
sed dealer.
All towing operations
Please refer to the information on “Towing, breakdowns” in Section 5.
Washing the vehicle
Never wash the engine compartment, the charging connection or the tracti\
on battery with a high-pressure jet.
This risks damaging the electric circuit.
Never wash the vehicle while it is charging.
Risk of electric shock and a risk to life.

1.64
DISPLAYS AND INDICATORS (2/2)
The presence and operation of the display and indicators DEPENDS ON THE \
LEVEL OF EQUIPMENT AND THE COUNTRY.
9
11
Estimated range 7
Remaining charge time 8
from about 95% charge, the remaining
charge time is no longer displayed.
Opening element warning
light 9
Shows when a door or the tailgate is
open or not closed properly.
7Charge level 12
The gauge indicates the level of energy
remaining.
Reserve level 13
This indicates that the traction battery
is at approximately 12% charge. The
warning light 14
 comes on, along
with a beep. The charge level 12 and
range 7 turn orange.
To optimise your range, please see the
information on “Recommendations:
saving energy” in Section 2.
Immobilisation threshold imminent
When the battery reaches less than 6%
charge, a beep comes on and the warn-
ing light 14
 flashes on and off.
When the charge level reaches 5%, the
range value is no longer displayed.
Motor performance gradually de-
creases until the vehicle comes to a
stop.
Refer to the information on “Towing” in
Section 5.
Traction battery charge
load 10
Charging cable “Plugged In”
warning light 11
This comes on when the charging cord
is plugged into the vehicle.
131214
Time remaining : 02:30
8
10

5.1
Section 5: Practical advice
Tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2
Tyre inflation kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3
Tyres (tyre and wheel safety, use in winter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . 5.6
Headlights (changing bulbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.9
Rear lights (changing bulbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10
Indicator lights (changing bulbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.11
interior lighting: changing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.12
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.13
RENAULT card: battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.15
Fitting a radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.16
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.17
Wipers (replacing blades) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.18
Towing/breakdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.19
Operating faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.22

5.2
Lever 1
This locks or unlocks the wheel bolts
and tow eye.
Tow eye 2
Refer to the information on “Towing” in
Section 5.
The tools included in the tool kit depend
on the vehicle.
Tool kit
A is located in the tray under
the luggage compartment carpet.
TOOL KIT
A
1
Never leave tools unse-
cured in the vehicle: there
is a risk that they may be
thrown about during brak-
ing. After use, check that all the
tools are correctly clipped into the
tool kit, then position it correctly in
its housing: there is a risk of injury.
If wheel bolts are supplied in the
tool kit, only use these bolts for the
emergency spare wheel: refer to the
label affixed to the emergency spare
wheel.
2

5.19
Choice of breakdown service
In the event of an energy fault
In the event of a fully discharged trac-
tion battery, any type of towing is per-
mitted: towing on a flatbed truck or
towing on the road using the tow eye
(please see following pages). It is es-
sential to wait 5 minutes after locking
the doors to start towing.
All other cases
Only towing on a flatbed truck is per-
mitted.
TOWING, BREAKDOWN (1/3)
Before any recovery, unlock the steer-
ing column: with the clutch depressed,
engage first gear (lever in N position),
insert the card in the card reader, then
press the engine start button for two
seconds.
The regulations in force for breakdown
recovery must always be observed.Towing on a flatbed truck
Breakdown recovery must be per-
formed on a flat surface under all cir-
cumstances except where the vehicle
is immobilised following a full discharge
of the traction battery. In the event of a
total energy loss, please see the follow-
ing pages.

5.20
Once you have finished towing, press
the engine start button twice (risk of
running down the 12 V battery).
If the lever is stuck in P,
even though you are de-
pressing the brake pedal,
the lever can be released
manually.
To do this, unclip the cover at the
base of the lever.
Simultaneously press at the loca-
tion7 and the unlocking button 6 on
the lever.
TOWING, BREAKDOWN (2/3)
6
7
In the event of an energy
fault: towing
In the event of a fully discharged trac-
tion battery:
– the warning light 2
 flashes;
– the indicator 1 shows an empty bat-
tery.
It is possible to recover on a flatbed
truck or tow the vehicle using the tow
eye, following the instructions below.
When the engine is
stopped, steering and brak-
ing assistance are not op-
erational.
Before towing, unlock the steering
column: engage the lever 5 in position
N , insert the card in the reader 4 then
press the engine start button 3 for two
seconds.
The column is unlocked, the acces-
sory functions are supplied: the vehi-
cle lights can be used (hazard warn-
ing lights, brake lights etc.). The towed
vehicle’s lights must be switched on at
night.
The speed specified by current legis-
lation for towing must always be ob-
served.
3
5
4
1
2

5.21
TOWING, BREAKDOWN (3/3)
Access to the towing point
Only use the front and rear towing
points 8.
This towing point may only be used for
towing: never use it for lifting the vehi-
cle directly or indirectly.
Unclip the cover 10 by inserting a flat-
blade screwdriver or similar under the
cover.
Tighten towing hitch 9 fully: as much
as possible by hand at first, then finish
tightening it using the lever.
Use only the towing hitch 9 and the
lever located under the luggage com-
partment carpet in the tool kit (please
refer to the information on the “Tool kit”
in Section 5).
NB: Please do not use a damaged tow
eye.
Do not leave the tools unse-
cured inside the vehicle as
they may come loose under
braking.
After use, check that all the tools
are correctly clipped into the tool kit,
then, depending on the vehicle, po-
sition it correctly in its housing.
Risk of injury.
Do not remove the card
RENAULT from the reader
when the vehicle is being
towed.
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10

5.22
OPERATING FAULTS (1/4)
The following advice will enable you to carry out quick, temporary repai\
rs. For safety reasons you should always contact
an approved dealer as soon as possible.
FAULTSPOSSIBLE CAUSESWHAT TO DO
Impossible to charge the traction bat-
tery.
The charging flap warning light flashes
red. The outdoor temperature is lower
than -26°C.
Recharge your vehicle in a more suitable
environment. If necessary, please refer to
the information on “Towing: breakdown re-
covery” in Section 5.
No electrical current in the wall
socket or poor connection of cable
to domestic socket. Check your installation (circuit breaker, pro-
grammer, etc.).
Check the connections (socket, etc.).
Please refer to the information on “Electric
vehicle: charging” in Section 1.
The cord is defective. Please see an authorised dealer to replace
it.
Impossible to charge the traction bat-
tery.
The charging flap warning light flashes
blue. The charging cord is not correctly
locked to the vehicle. Plug the charging cord correctly to the ve-
hicle. Refer to the information on “Electric
vehicle: charging” in Section 1.
The activation of the air conditioning
using the card RENAULT fails to work. The card RENAULT is outside its
area of action.Step closer to the vehicle.
One of the usage conditions is not
complied with. Please refer to the information on “Air-
conditioning: remote control activation” in
Section 3.

7.4
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (4/5)
RENAULT cardbattery ................................................................\
.......... 5.15
use ............................................................1.18 → 1.24, 3.8
RENAULT card battery ...................................................... 5.15
replacement parts ................................................................ 6.6
reverse gear selecting ................................................................ 2.4 – 2.5
reversing sensor ..................................................... 2.26 – 2.27
S
screen wash/wipe .............................................................. 1.84
seat belt pretensioners ..........................................1.35 → 1.38
front seat belt ...................................................1.35 → 1.38
seat belts ..................................1.31 → 1.38, 1.40 – 1.41, 1.61
see-me-home lighting ............................................... 1.79, 1.81
service sheets..........................................................\
6.7 → 6.12
side protection devices ...................................................... 1.40
signals and lights ...................................................1.78 → 1.81
speakers location ...............................................................\
......... 5.16
speed control .............................................................. 2.4 – 2.5
speed limiter .................................................1.61, 2.19 → 2.21
spoiler ................................................................\
................ 3.27
starting ........................................................................\
2.2 – 2.3
starting the engine ...................................................... 2.2 – 2.3
steering wheel adjustment .............................................................\
...... 1.55
stopping the engine ............................................................. 2.3
storage compartment.............................................3.19 → 3.21
storage compartments ...........................................3.19 → 3.21
sun visor ........................................................................\
.... 3.18
T
tailgate ...............................................................\
................ 3.27
tanks and reservoirs brake fluid ...................................................................... 4.5 coolant ................................................................\
........... 4.4
tanks and reservoirs: windscreen washer ........................................................ 4.5
technical specifications ........................................................ 6.6
telephone ..............................................................\
............. 3.29
temperature regulation ..............................................3.4 → 3.7
tool kit ........................................................................\
.......... 5.2
towing in the event of energy failure ...........................5.19 → 5.21
breakdown .......................................................5.19 → 5.21
towing hitch...................................................... 5.2, 5.20 – 5.21
towing rings ................................................... 1.45 – 1.46, 3.28
traction battery ...........................................................1.2 → 1.6
traction battery charge .............................................1.8 → 1.15
traction control .......................................................2.15 → 2.18
transporting children ..........................1.42 – 1.43, 1.45 → 1.54
transporting objects in the luggage compartment ............................. 3.27 – 3.28
trip computer and warning system.........................1.65 → 1.72
tyre inflation kit......................................................\
.....5.3 → 5.5
tyre pressure............................................2.12 → 2.14, 4.8, 5.7
tyre pressure loss warning.....................................2.12 → 2.14
tyre pressures ...................................................................... 4.8
tyres .............................................. 2.12 → 2.14, 4.8, 5.6 → 5.8
U
unlocking the doors ................................................ 1.27 – 1.28
V
vehicle range ...........................................................2.6 → 2.10
ventilation ............................................................\
......3.4 → 3.7
W
warning buzzer ..................................... 1.25 – 1.26, 1.76, 1.79
warning lights.....................................1.60 → 1.62, 1.65 – 1.66
washing .................................................................... 4.9 – 4.10