RENAULT ZOE 2018 Owners Manual

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ACCESSORIES
Electrical and electronic accessories
Before installing this type of accessory (particularly for transmitters\
/receivers: frequency bandwidth, power level, po-
sition of the aerial, etc.), make sure it is compatible with your vehic\
le. You can get advice from an authorised dealer.
Connect accessories with a maximum power of 120 Watts only. Fire hazard. When several accessory sockets are
used at the same time, the total power of the connected accessories must\
not exceed 180 watts.
No work may be carried out on the vehicle’s electrical or radio circuits, except by approved Dealers: an incorrect\
ly connected
system may result in damage being caused to the electrical equipment and\
/or the components connected to it.
If the vehicle is fitted with any aftermarket electrical equipment, make\
sure that the installation is correctly protected by a fuse.
Establish the rating and position of this fuse.
Using the diagnostic socket
The use of electronic accessories on the diagnostic socket may cause ser\
ious disturbance to the vehicle’s electronic systems.
For your safety we recommend that you use only electronic accessories ap\
proved by the manufacturer, consult an Approved
Dealer. Serious accident risk.
Use of transmission/receiving devices (telephones, CB equipment etc.).\
Telephones and CB equipment with integrated aerials may cause interferenc\
e to the electronic systems originally fitted to the
vehicle: it is advisable only to use equipment with an external aerial. \
Furthermore, we remind you of the need to conform
to the legislation in force concerning the use of such equipment.
Fitting after-market accessories
If you wish to install accessories on the vehicle: please contact an aut\
horised dealer. Also, to ensure the correct operation o f
your vehicle, and to avoid any risk to your safety, we recommend that you use only accessories specifically designed for y\
our
vehicle, which are the only accessories for which the manufacturer will \
provide a warranty.
If you are using an anti-theft device, only attach it to the brake pedal\
.
Obstructions to the driver
On the driver’s side, only use mats suitable for the vehicle, attached with the pre-fi\
tted components, and check the fitting re gu-
larly. Do not lay one mat on top of another. There is a risk of wedging the pedals

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WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES
Replacing wiper blades 1
With the ignition on and the engine
switched off, lower the windscreen
wiper stalk completely: they stop
slightly away from the bonnet.
Lift wiper arm 3 , pull tab 2 (move-
ment A) and push the blade upwards.
To refit
Slide the blade along the arm until it
clips on. Make sure that the blade is
correctly locked in position. Return the
windscreen wiper stalk to the park po-
sition.
1
2
3
Keep monitoring the condition of the
wiper blades. How long they last de-
pends on you:
– clean the blades and the wind- screen regularly with soapy
water;
– do not use them when the wind- screen is dry;
– free them from the windscreen when they have not been used
for a long time.
A
– In frosty weather, make
sure that the wiper blades
are not stuck by ice (to
avoid the risk of the motor
overheating).
– Check the condition of the wiper
blades.
They should be replaced as soon
as they become less efficient: ap-
proximately once a year.
When changing the blade, when it
has been removed, do not let the
wiper arm fall against the window:
risk of breaking the window.Rear screen wiper blade 4
– Lift wiper arm 6;
– pivot blade 4 until some resistance is
met (movement C);
– depending on the vehicle, press tab 5, then remove the blade by pull-
ing it (movement B).
To refit
To refit the wiper blade, proceed in re-
verse order to removal. Make sure that
the blade is correctly locked in position.
4
5
B
C
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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.

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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

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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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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.

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OPERATING FAULTS (2/4)
FAULTSPOSSIBLE CAUSESWHAT TO DO
The programmable air conditioning
fails to work. One of the usage conditions is not
complied with (the traction battery
is not charged, etc).Please refer to the information on “Air-
conditioning: programming” in Section 3.
The remote control does not lock or
unlock the doors. The remote control battery is flat. Use the emergency key.
Use of appliances operating on
the same frequency as the remote
control (mobile phone, etc.).Stop using the devices or use the key.
Vehicle located in a high electro-
magnetic radiation zone.
Secondary 12 V battery dis-
charged. Replace the battery or have it replaced. You
can still lock/unlock and start your vehicle (refer
to the information on “Locking, unlocking the
opening elements” in Section 1 and “Starting,
stopping the engine” in Section 2).
The steering column remains
locked. Steering wheel locked.
Move the steering wheel while pressing the
engine start button (refer to Section 2 “Starting
the engine”).
Vibrations. Tyres not inflated to correct pres-
sures, incorrectly balanced or dam-
aged. Check the tyre pressures. If this is not the
problem, have them checked by an approved
Dealer.

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Electrical equipmentPOSSIBLE CAUSESACTION REQUIRED
The wipers do not work. Wiper blades stuck.Free the blades before using the wipers.
Broken windscreen wiper fuse. Consult an approved dealer.
Blown rear screen wiper fuse (intermit-
tent, permanently stopped). Replace the fuse or have it replaced;
refer to the information on “Fuses” in sec-
tion 5.
Motor fault. Consult an approved dealer.
The wiper does not stop. Faulty electrical controls.Consult an approved dealer.
Direction indicators flashing more quickly. Blown bulb. Replace the bulb or have it replaced.
The indicators are
not working. On one side only: Blown bulb.
Replace the bulb or have it replaced.
On both sides: – fuse blown, Replace the fuse or have it replaced;
refer to the information on “Fuses” in sec-
tion 5.
– faulty flasher unit. Needs replacing: please see an autho-
rised dealer.
OPERATING FAULTS (3/4)

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OPERATING FAULTS (4/4)
Electrical equipmentPOSSIBLE CAUSESACTION REQUIRED
The headlights
are not working. Only one: – blown bulb,
Replace the bulb or have it replaced.
– disconnected wire or incorrectly-posi- tioned connector, Check and reconnect the wire or the con-
nector.
Both: – if the circuit is fused. Check and replace if necessary.
The headlights do not switch off. Faulty electrical controls. Consult an approved dealer.
Traces of condensation in the headlights
or rear lights. This is not a fault. Traces of condensa-
tion in the lights is a natural phenomenon
caused by variations in temperature and
humidity.
These traces soon disappear when the
lights are switched on.

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