Renault Zoe (2018 year). Manual — part 7

2.11

VEHICLE RANGE: recommendations

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Heating levels

The use of heating or air-conditioning

reduces vehicle range.

To maintain your vehicle range, you are

recommended to favour:
– before using the vehicle, the “pro-

gramming” mode (please refer to the

information in “Air-conditioning: pro-

gramming” in Section 3).

– while driving, the ECO mode (please

see information about “ECO driving”

in Section 2).

Tyres

An under-inflated tyre increases energy

consumption. Comply with the speci-

fied tyre pressures for your vehicle.

When driving, use tyres made by the

same manufacturer, with the same di-

mensions, type and structure as the

original tyres. The use of non-regula-

tion tyres significantly reduces vehicle

range.
Please see the information on “Tyre

pressure” in Section 4.

Vehicle loading

Avoid pointlessly overloading your ve-

hicle.

2.12

ENVIRONMENT

Please make your own

contribution towards

protecting the environment

too

– Worn parts replaced in the course

of routine vehicle maintenance (sec-

ondary 12 V battery, batteries, etc.)

must be disposed of through special-

ist organisations.

– At the end of the vehicle’s service

life, it should be sent to approved

centres to ensure that it is recycled.

– In all cases, comply with local legis-

lation.

Recycling

Your vehicle is 85% recyclable and

95% recoverable.
To achieve these objectives, many of

the vehicle components have been de-

signed to enable them to be recycled.

The materials and structures have

been carefully designed to allow these

components to be easily removed and

reprocessed by specialist companies.
In order to preserve raw material re-

sources, this vehicle incorporates nu-

merous parts made from recycled plas-

tics or renewable materials (vegetable

or animal-derived materials such as

cotton or wool).

Your vehicle has been designed with

respect for the environment in mind for

its entire service life: during production,

use and at the end of its life.
This commitment is illustrated by the

Renault eco² group signature.

Manufacture

Your vehicle has been manufactured at

an industrial site which uses a progress

policy to reduce environmental impacts

on rivers and natural areas (reduc-

tion of water and energy consumption,

visual and noise pollution, atmospheric

emissions and waste water, sorting and

reusing waste).

2.13

TYRE PRESSURE LOSS WARNING

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When fitted to the vehicle, this system

notifies the driver if one or more tyres

lose pressure.

Operating principle

Each wheel (except for the emergency

spare wheel) has a sensor in the infla-

tion valve which periodically measures

the tyre pressure while driving.

Warning light



1 comes on to

alert the driver in the event of insuffi-

cient pressure (deflated wheel, punctu-

red tyre, etc.).

Resetting the standard level

for the tyre pressures

This should be done:

– when the standard tyre pressure

needs to be changed to adapt to

usage conditions (empty, carrying a

load, motorway driving, etc.);

– after swapping a wheel (however

this practice is not recommended);

– after changing a wheel.
It should always be done after checking

the tyre pressure of all four tyres when

cold.
Tyre pressures must correspond to the

current usage of the vehicle (empty,

carrying a load, motorway driving, etc.).

This function is an additio-

nal driving aid.
However, the function does

not take the place of the

driver. It cannot, therefore, under

any circumstances replace the vi-

gilance or the responsibility of the

driver.
Check the tyre pressures, including

the emergency spare wheel, once a

month.

2.14

TYRE PRESSURE LOSS WARNING

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3

4

Note:

The standard tyre pressure cannot be

less than that recommended and indi-

cated on the door frame.

Display

Display 2 on the instrument panel in-

forms you of any tyre pressure faults

(flat tyre, punctured tyre, etc.).

« ADJUST TYRE PRESSURE »

Warning light



comes on, along

with the message «ADJUST TYRE

PRESSURE».

These indicate that at least one tyre is

flat.
Check and, if necessary, readjust the

pressures of the four wheels when cold.

The warning light



goes off after a

few minutes’ driving.

« PUNCTURE »

The warning light



comes on

steady, accompanied by the message

“PUNCTURE” and a beep.
This message appears along with the

®

warning light.

They indicate that at least one wheel

is punctured or severely underinfla-

ted. Replace it or contact an approved

dealer if it is punctured. Top up the tyre

pressure if the wheel is deflated.

Warning light

®

re-

quires you to stop immedi-

ately, for your own safety,

as soon as traffic conditions

allow.

Resetting procedure

With the ignition on:

– repeatedly press button 3 or 4 to

select the “LEARNING THE TYRE

PRESSURE” function on the dis-

play 2;

– press and hold (around 3 seconds)

button 3 or 4 to start initialisation.

Display of the message “Pressure

ref ongoing” indicates that the reset

request for the tyre pressure refe-

rence value has been taken into ac-

count.

Reinitialisation is carried out after a few

minutes’ driving.

The sudden loss of pressure in a

tyre (burst tyre, etc.) cannot be de-

tected by the system.

2.15

TYRE PRESSURE LOSS WARNING

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“CHECK TYRE PRESSURE SENSORS

The warning light



flashes for

several seconds, then stays on, along

with the message “CHECK TYRE

PRESSURE SENSORS”.
This message appears along with the

©

warning light.

They indicate that at least one tyre is

not fitted with sensors (e.g. emergency

spare wheel). Otherwise, consult an

authorised dealer.

Readjustment of tyre

pressures

The tyre pressures must be adjusted

when cold (please refer to the label lo-

cated on the edge of the driver’s door).

If tyre pressures cannot be checked

when the tyres are cold, the recom-

mended pressures must be increased

by 0.2 to 0.3 bar (3 PSI).
Never deflate a hot tyre.

Changing a wheel
The system may take sev-

eral minutes depending on

use for the new wheel pres-

sures to be recognised; check the

tyre pressures after all operations.

Tyre repair product and

inflation kit

Because the valves are specially desi-

gned, only use equipment approved by

the approved network. Please refer to

“Tyre inflation kit” in Section 5.

Replacing wheels/tyres

This system requires specific equip-

ment (wheels, tyres, hubcaps, etc.).

Please see the information on “Tyres”

in Section 5.
Contact an approved Dealer to fit new

tyres and to find out about available ac-

cessories compatible with the system

and available from your dealer network:

the use of any other accessory could

affect the correct operation of the

system or damage a sensor.

Emergency spare wheel

If the vehicle is equipped with an emer-

gency spare wheel, it will not have a

sensor. When it is fitted on the vehicle,

the warning light



flashes for se-

veral seconds, then stays on, together
with the warning light

©

and the

message “CHECK TYRE PRESSURE

SENSORS” appears on the instrument

panel.

2.16

ABS (anti-lock braking

system)

Under heavy braking, the ABS prevents

the wheels from locking, allowing the

stopping distance to be managed and

keeping control of the vehicle.
Under these circumstances, the vehi-

cle can be steered to avoid an obstacle

whilst braking. In addition, this system

can increase stopping distances, par-

ticularly on roads with low surface grip

(wet ground etc.).

You will feel a pulsation through the

brake pedal each time the system is

activated. The ABS does not in any way

improve the vehicle’s physical perform-

ance relating to the road surface and

roadholding. It is still essential to follow

the rules of good driving practice (such

as driving at a safe distance from the

vehicle in front etc.).

These include:

– the ABS (anti-lock braking

system);

– the electronic stability program

ESC with understeer control and

traction control;

– emergency braking assistance

with (depending on the vehicle)

braking anticipation;

– regenerative braking system.

In an emergency, apply firm and

continuous pressure to the brake

pedal. There is no need to pump

it repeatedly. The ABS will modu-

late the force applied in the braking

system.

These functions are an ad-

ditional aid in the event of

critical driving conditions,

enabling the vehicle behav-

iour to be adapted to suit the driving

conditions.
However, the functions do not take

the place of the driver. They do

not increase the vehicle’s limits

and should not encourage you

to drive more quickly. Therefore,

they can under no circumstances

replace the vigilance or responsibil-

ity of the driver when manoeuvring

the vehicle (the driver must always

be ready for sudden incidents which

may occur when driving).

Your braking systems

are partially operational.

However, it is dangerous

to brake suddenly and

it is essential to stop immediately,

as soon as traffic conditions allow.

Contact an approved dealer.

Operating faults

–

©

and

x

lit up on the in-

strument panel, (depending on the

vehicle) alongside messages “Check

ABS”, “Check braking system” and

“Check ESC”: ABS, ESC and emer-

gency brake assist are deactivated.

Braking is always enabled;

–

x

,

D

,

©

and

û

lit

up on the instrument panel alongside

the message “Braking system fault”:

this indicates a fault in the braking

system.

In both cases, please consult an

Authorised Dealer.

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2.17

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.

Operating faults
When the system detects an operat-

ing 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.

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2.18

Emergency brake assist

This system supplements the ABS

and helps reduce vehicle stopping dis-

tances.

Operating principle
The system is for detecting an emer-

gency braking situation. In this case,

the braking assistance immediately de-

velops maximum power and may trig-

ger ABS regulation.
ABS braking is maintained as long as

the brake pedal is applied.

Hazard warning lights switching on
These may light up in the event of rapid

deceleration.

Braking anticipation
Depending on the vehicle, when you

rapidly release the accelerator, the

system anticipates the braking ma-

noeuvre in order to reduce stopping

distances.

Special cases
When using the cruise control:

– if you use the accelerator, when you

release it, the system may be trig-

gered;

– if you do not use the accelerator, the

system will not be triggered.

Operating faults
When the system detects an opera-

ting fault the message “Check braking

system” appears on the instrument
panel along with the

©

warning

light.
Consult an approved dealer.

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2.19

The hill start assistance

system cannot completely

prevent the vehicle from

rolling backwards in all sit-

uations (extremely steep gradients,

etc.).
In all cases, the driver may depress

the brake pedal to prevent the vehi-

cle from rolling backwards.
The hill start assistance function

should not be used for prolonged

stops: use the brake pedal.
This function is not designed to im-

mobilise the vehicle permanently.
If necessary, use the brake pedal to

stop the vehicle.
The driver must remain particularly

vigilant when driving on slippery or

low-grip surfaces.
Risk of serious injury.

Hill start assistance

Depending on the gradient of the in-

cline, this system assists the driver

when starting on a hill. It prevents the

vehicle from rolling backwards by au-

tomatically applying the brakes when

the driver lifts his/her foot off the brake

pedal to depress the accelerator pedal.

System operation
It only operates when the gear lever is in

a position other than neutral (other than

N or P) and the vehicle is completely

stationary (brake pedal depressed).
The system holds the vehicle for ap-

proximately 2 seconds. The brakes are

then gradually released (the vehicle will

move according to the slope).

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2.20

Regenerative braking system

When braking, the regenerative brak-

ing system can convert the energy pro-

duced by the vehicle deceleration into

electric energy.
This will recharge the 400V traction bat-

tery and gain greater vehicle range.

Operating faults

–

©

lights up on the instrument

panel, alongside the message

“Check braking system”: braking as-

sistance is available at all times.
Under these conditions, the feel of

applying the brake pedal may be dif-

ferent.
You are recommended to apply

strong continuous pressure to the

pedal.
Please see an authorised dealer.

–

û

lights up on the instrument

panel, alongside the message

“Braking system fault”: this indi-

cates a fault in the braking system.
Please call an authorised dealer.

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The

û

warning light re-

quires you to stop immedi-

ately, for your own safety,

as soon as traffic conditions allow.

Switch off the engine and do not

restart it. Contact an Authorised

Dealer.

2.21

The speed limiter function helps you

stay within the driving speed limit that

you choose, known as the limit speed.

Controls

1 Main “On/Off” switch.
2 Limit speed activation, storage and

increase switch (+).

3 Decrease limit speed (-).
4 Speed limiter function standby (with

limited speed memory) (O).

5 Activation and recall of stored limit

speed (R).

2

3

5

4

Switching on

Press the side switch 1



. The warn-

ing light



6 comes on, lit orange, and

the message “Speed limiter” appears

on the instrument panel, accompanied

by dashes to indicate that the speed

limiter function is activated and waiting

to store a limit speed.

To store the current speed, press

switch 2 (+): the limit speed replaces the

dashes and the activation of the speed

limiter is confirmed by the warning light

Ð

on an orange background.

The minimum stored speed is 20 mph

(30 km/h).

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SPEED LIMITER

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2.22

Varying the limit speed

The limit speed may be changed by re-

peatedly pressing:
– switch 2 (+) to increase speed;
– switch 3 (-) to reduce speed.

The speed limiter function is

in no way linked to the brak-

ing system.

SPEED LIMITER

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Driving

When a limited speed has been stored

and this speed is not reached, driving is

similar to driving a vehicle without the

speed limiter function.
Once you have reached the stored

speed, no effort on the accelera-

tor pedal will allow you to exceed

the programmed speed except in an

emergency (refer to information on

“Exceeding the limit speed”).

Exceeding the limit speed

It is possible to exceed the limit speed

at any time. To do this: press the accel-

erator pedal firmly and fully (beyond

the resistance point).
If the speed is exceeded, the limited

speed flashes on the instrument panel

and a beep sounds.
Then, release the accelerator: the

speed limiter function will return as

soon as you reach a speed lower than

the stored speed.

Limited speed cannot be maintained
If driving up or down a steep gradient,

the system is unable to maintain the

limit speed: the stored speed will flash

on the instrument panel information dis-

play to inform you of this situation.

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3

5

4

2.23

SPEED LIMITER

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Putting the function on

standby

The speed limiter function is sus-

pended when you press switch 4 (O).

In this case, the speed limit remains

stored and the message “Memorised”

accompanied by this speed appears on

the instrument panel.
Standby is confirmed when the warn-

ing light

Ð

on the orange back-

ground goes out and the warning light



comes on.

Recalling the limit speed

If a speed has been saved, it can be re-

called by pressing switch 5 ((R)).
When the stored speed is recalled, ac-

tivation of the speed limiter is confirmed

by the illumination of the warning light

Ð

on an orange background.

When the speed limiter is put on

standby, pressing switch 2 (+) re-

activates the function without taking

into account the stored speed: it is

the speed at which the vehicle is

moving that is taken into account.

Switching off the function

The speed limiter function is deacti-

vated if you press switch 1: in this case

a speed is no longer stored. The warn-

ing light (



or

Ð

) on the instru-

ment panel going out confirms that the

function is stopped.

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3

5

4

1

2.24

CRUISE CONTROL

(1/4)

The cruise control function helps you to

maintain your driving speed at a speed

that you choose, called the cruising

speed.
This cruising speed may be set at any

speed above 20 mph (30 km/h).

The cruise control function

is in no way linked to the

braking system.

This function is an addi-

tional driving aid. The func-

tion does not take the place

of the driver. Therefore, it

can under no circumstances replace

the driver’s responsibility to respect

speed limits and to be vigilant (the

driver must always be ready to

brake). Cruise control must not be

used in heavy traffic, on winding or

slippery roads (black ice, aquaplan-

ing, gravel) and during bad weather

(fog, rain, side winds etc.).
There is a risk of accidents.

Controls

1 Main “On/Off” switch.

2 Limit speed activation, storage and

increase switch (+).

3 Decrease cruising speed (-).

4 Switch the function to standby

(with cruising speed saved) (O).

5 Activation with recall of stored gov-

erned cruising speed (R).

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3

5

4

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2.25

CRUISE CONTROL

(2/4)

Switching on

Press switch 1 side



.

The warning light



6 comes on, lit

green, and the message “Cruise ctrl”

appears on the instrument panel, ac-

companied by dashes to indicate that

the cruise control function is activated

and waiting to store a cruising speed.

Activating cruise control

At a steady speed (above 18 mph

(30 km/h approximately)) press switch 2

or (+): the function is activated and the

current speed is saved.
The cruising speed replaces the dashes

and the cruise control is confirmed by

the appearance of the warning light

Ï

on a green background.

Driving

Once a cruising speed is stored and

the cruise control function is active,

you may lift your foot off the accelera-

tor pedal.

Please note that you must

keep your feet close to the

pedals in order to be ready

to react in an emergency.

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5

4

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2.26

CRUISE CONTROL

(3/4)

The cruise control function

is in no way linked to the

braking system.

Adjusting the cruising speed

The cruising speed may be changed by

pressing the following repeatedly:
– switch 2 (+) to increase the speed,
– switch 3 (-) to decrease the speed.

Exceeding the cruising speed

The cruising speed may be exceeded

at any time by depressing the accelera-

tor pedal. While it is being exceeded,

the cruising speed flashes on the in-

strument panel.
Then, release the accelerator: after a

few seconds, the vehicle will automati-

cally return to its set cruising speed.

Cruising speed cannot be

maintained
When driving down a steep gradient,

the system is unable to maintain the

cruising speed: the stored speed will

flash on the instrument panel informa-

tion display to inform you of this situ-

ation.

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3

5

4

Putting the function on

standby

The function is set to standby if you:

– use the switch 4 (O);

– the brake pedal;

– move to neutral position;

– ECO mode switch.
In all four cases, the cruising speed

remains stored and the message

“Memorised” appears on the instrument

panel.

Standby is confirmed when the warn-

ing light

Ï

on the green back-

ground goes out and the warning light



comes on.

The cruise control switches to

standby each time the ECO

mode is activated or deactivated.

Please refer to the information on

“Ecodriving” in Section 2.