tow RENAULT ZOE 2017 1.G User Guide

3.26
The luggage compartment cover con-
sists of a rigid section A and a folding
section B.
The luggage cover is in the unfolded
position . The luggage compartment cover is
removed.
To remove it: with the cover in the folded
position and holding it horizontally:
– pull one side of the luggage compart- ment cover towards you, pivoting it
slightly;
– then pull the other side of the lug- gage compartment cover to com-
pletely detach it from its housing.
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT COVER: utility versions
Do not place any objects,
especially heavy or solid
objects on the luggage
compartment cover. These
may pose a risk to the vehicle occu-
pants if the driver has to brake sud-
denly or if the vehicle is involved in
an accident.
The luggage compartment cover is
in the folded position .
To fold it:
– lift shelf A slightly and pull it towards
you to remove;
– then fold section B back on itself.
AB

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.
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5.10
– release the light assembly from out-side the vehicle by pulling towards
the rear;
– unscrew bulb holder 3 (parking light
and brake light) or 4 (direction indi-
cator), then replace the bulb.
Side light and brake light 5
Bulb type: PR21W.
Direction indicator lights 6
Bulb type: PY21W.
Direction indicator lights/
brake and side lights
– Open the boot;
– unclip the head of the upper clips 2
to unlock;
– unclip 2 on the trim;
– release trim;
– unscrew 1;
REAR LIGHTS AND SIDE LIGHTS: changing bulbs (1/2)
5
6
Refitting
To refit, proceed in the reverse order,
taking care not to damage the wiring.
The bulbs are under pres-
sure and can break when
replaced.
Risk of injury.
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1
2

5.11
The bulbs are under pres-
sure and can break when
replaced.
Risk of injury.
REAR AND SIDE LIGHTS: changing bulbs (2/2)
High-level brake light 7
Consult an approved dealer.
Reversing lights and rear fog
lights 8
Access bulb holder via the underneath
of the vehicle, then unscrew it by turn-
ing towards the centre of the vehicle.
Fog light
Bulb type: PR21W.
Reversing light
Bulb type: P21W.
Side indicator lights 11
– Unclip indicator light 11 (using a flat-
blade screwdriver type tool posi-
tioned at A to move the indicator light
towards the front of the vehicle);
– Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a turn and take out the bulb.
Bulb type: W5W.
11
A
Number plate lights 9
– Unclip light 9 by pressing tab 10;
– remove the light cover to gain access to the bulb.
Bulb type: W5W.
10
8
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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 approximately 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 stee-
ring column: with the clutch pressed,
engage the lever in position N, insert
the card in the reader then press the
engine starting button for approxima-
tely two seconds.
The regulations in force for breakdown
recovery must always be observed.Towing on a flatbed truck
Breakdown recovery must be perfor-
med on a flat surface under all circums-
tances except where the vehicle is im-
mobilised following a full discharge of
the traction battery. In the event of a
total energy loss, please see the fol-
lowing 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 depressing 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 location 7
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
Ṏ 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 stop-
ped, steering and braking
assistance are not opera-
tional.
Before towing, unlock the steering
column: engage the lever 5 in posi-
tion N, insert the card in the reader 4
then press the engine starting button 3
for approximately two seconds.
The column is unlocked, the accessory
functions are supplied: the vehicle lights
can be used (hazard warning lights,
brake lights etc.). The towed vehicle’s
lights must be switched on at night.
The speed specified by current legisla-
tion for towing must always be obser-
ved.
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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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 → 1.26, 3.8
RENAULT card battery ...................................................... 5.15
replacement parts ................................................................ 6.6
reverse gear selecting ................................................................ 2.5 – 2.6
reversing sensor ..................................................... 2.28 – 2.29
S
screen wash/wipe .............................................................. 1.87
seat belt pretensioners ..........................................1.37 → 1.40
front seat belt ...................................................1.37 → 1.40
seat belts ..................................1.33 → 1.40, 1.42 – 1.43, 1.63
see-me-home lighting ............................................... 1.82, 1.84
service sheets..........................................................6.7 → 6.12
side protection devices ...................................................... 1.42
signals and lights ...................................................1.81 → 1.84
speakers location ...............................................................\
......... 5.16
speed control .............................................................. 2.5 – 2.6
speed limiter .................................................1.63, 2.21 → 2.23
spoiler ................................................................\
................ 3.27
starting ...............................................................\
........2.2 → 2.4
starting the engine .....................................................2.2 → 2.4
steering wheel adjustment .............................................................\
...... 1.77
stopping the engine ............................................................. 2.4
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 ................................................... 1.47 – 1.48, 3.28
traction battery ...........................................................1.2 → 1.6
traction battery charge .............................................1.8 → 1.15
traction control .......................................................2.16 → 2.20
transporting children ..........................1.44 – 1.45, 1.47 → 1.57
transporting objects in the luggage compartment ............................. 3.27 – 3.28
trip computer and warning system.........................1.67 → 1.74
tyre inflation kit...........................................................5.3 → 5.5
tyre pressure............................................2.13 → 2.15, 4.8, 5.7
tyre pressure loss warning.....................................2.13 → 2.15
tyre pressures ...................................................................... 4.8
tyres .............................................. 2.13 → 2.15, 4.8, 5.6 → 5.8
U
unlocking the doors ................................................ 1.29 – 1.30
V
vehicle range ........................................................... 2.7 → 2.11
ventilation ............................................................\
......3.4 → 3.7
W
warning buzzer ..................................... 1.27 – 1.28, 1.79, 1.82
warning lights.....................................1.62 →

1.64, 1.67 – 1.68
washing .................................................................... 4.9 – 4.10