Renault Kadjar (2018 year). Instruction — part 8

2.12

SPECIAL FEATURES OF PETROL VERSIONS

(1/2)

The following operating conditions:
– driving for long periods when the low

fuel level warning light is lit;

– using leaded petrol;
– using fuel or lubrication additives

which are not approved.

Or operating faults such as:
– faulty ignition system, running out of

fuel or disconnected spark plugs re-

sulting in the engine misfiring or cut-

ting out when driving;

– loss of power,
as they may cause the catalytic con-

verter to overheat and thus reduce its

efficiency, or damage it irreparably

and cause heat damage to the vehi-

cle.

If you notice any of the above operating

faults, have the necessary repairs car-

ried out as soon as possible by an ap-

proved Dealer.
These faults may be avoided by regu-

larly taking your vehicle to an approved

Dealer at the intervals specified in the

Maintenance document.

Starting problems

To avoid damaging the catalytic con-

verter, do not keep trying to start the

engine (using the start button, or by

pushing or towing the vehicle) without

having identified and corrected the

starting fault.
If the fault cannot be identified, do not

keep trying to start the engine, but con-

tact an approved Dealer.

Do not park the vehicle or

run the engine in locations

where combustible sub-

stances or materials such

as grass or leaves can come into

contact with the hot exhaust system.

2.13

SPECIAL FEATURES OF PETROL VERSIONS

(2/2)

/PARTICLE FILTER

If, after approximately 20 minutes, the

indicator light remains lit, consult an

Approved Dealer.
Note: if the vehicle is stopped before

the warning light disappears, you will

have to restart the process from the be-

ginning.

Particle filter

The particle filter is used in the treat-

ment of exhaust gases from petrol en-

gines.
When driving, depending on the grade

of fuel used, it is possible that white

smoke may be emitted. This is due to

the exhaust particle filter being cleaned

automatically, and does not affect the

way the vehicle runs.

Depending on the vehicle, the warning

light



displayed on the instrument

panel indicates that the filter is becom-

ing clogged and requires cleaning. To

clean it, when the



warning light

appears, and as traffic conditions and

speed limits allow, drive at between

about 31 mph (50 km/h) and 68 mph

(110 km/h) until the light goes out.
After between approximately 5 and

20 minutes, the warning light should go

out.

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 approved

Dealer.

If the filter becomes saturated, the

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warning light and, depending

on the vehicle, the



warning light

will appear on the instrument panel, ac-

companied by the message “Check in-

jection”. In this case, please consult an

Authorised Dealer.
If the

®

warning light and, depend-

ing on the vehicle, the



warning

light appears, accompanied by the

“Engine failure hazard” message, stop

the vehicle, switch off the engine and

contact an Approved Dealer.

2.14

SPECIAL FEATURES OF DIESEL VERSIONS

Diesel engine speed

Diesel engines are fitted with an injec-

tion pump which prevents the engine

speed being exceeded irrespective of

the gear selected.
If the message “Check antipollution

system” is displayed along with warn-

ing lights

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and

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, consult an

authorised dealer immediately.
When driving, depending on the fuel

grade used, it is possible that white

smoke may be emitted.
This is due to the exhaust particle filter

being cleaned automatically, and does

not affect the way the vehicle runs.

Running out of fuel

If the tank has been completely

drained, the system must be reprimed

after the tank is refilled: See “Fuel

tank” in section 1 before restarting the

engine.

Do not park the vehicle or

run the engine in locations

where combustible sub-

stances or materials such

as grass or leaves can come into

contact with the hot exhaust system.

Precautions to be taken in

winter

To avoid any faults in icy weather:
– ensure that the battery is always fully

charged,

– always keep the diesel tank rela-

tively full to avoid water vapour con-

densing in it and accumulating at the

bottom of the tank.

Engine smoke opacity labels
You will find 1 information on the A label

stuck inside the engine compartment.
1 Diesel exhaust emissions.

A

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2.15

Gear lever

Vehicles with manual gearbox: refer

to the grid on the gear lever knob 1.
Vehicles with an automatic gear-

box: refer to the information on the

“Automatic gearbox” in Section 2.

GEAR LEVER

An impact to the under-

side of the vehicle while

manoeuvring (e.g.: strik-

ing a post, raised kerb or

other street furniture) may result in

damage to the vehicle (e.g.: defor-

mation of an axle).

To avoid any risk of accident, have

your vehicle checked by an ap-

proved Dealer.

Selecting reverse gear
The ring 2 has to be lifted up to the gear

lever knob to select reverse gear.
The reversing lights will come on as

soon as reverse gear is selected with

the ignition on.
Note: depending on the vehicle, if the

dipped beam headlights are on, the

front fog lights come on simultaneously

when reverse gear is selected.

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2

2.16

HANDBRAKE

Handbrake

To release:
Pull lever 2 up slightly, press button 1

and then lower the lever to the floor.

The red warning light on the instrument

panel will come on if you are driving

with an incorrectly released handbrake.

To apply:
Pull lever 2 upwards. Check that the

vehicle is immobilised. The warning

light

D

on the instrument panel will

come on.

Make sure that the hand-

brake is properly released

when driving (red indicator

light off), otherwise over-

heating, or even damage, may

occur.

2

1

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 a gear (1

st

or reverse gear)

for vehicles with a manual gearbox

or position P for vehicles with an au-

tomatic gearbox.

2.17

ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE

(1/3)

Note:
To indicate that the electronic parking

brake is released, a beep sounds and

the message “Apply parking brake” ap-

pears on the instrument panel:
– with the engine running: when the

driver’s door is opened;

– with the engine switched off (eg.

when the engine stalls): when a front

door is opened.

In this case, pull and release switch 1 to

apply the assisted parking brake.

Assisted release of the parking

brake
The brake will be released as soon as

the vehicle starts and accelerates.

Assisted operation

The assisted parking brake immobilises

the vehicle when stopping the engine

(and not when the engine is on

standby for vehicles fitted with the

Stop and Start function). Please refer

to “Starting, stopping the engine” and

“Stop and Start function” in Section 2.
In all other instances, e.g. engine stal-

ling, the electronic parking brake is not

applied automatically. Manual mode

must be used.
For certain country-specific model ver-

sions, the assisted brake application

function is not activated. Refer to the

information on “Manual operation”.

To confirm that the electronic parking

brake is applied, the message “Parking

brake on” and warning light

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on the instrument panel and warning

light 2 on the switch 1 light up.
After the engine is switched off, indi-

cator light 2 goes out several minutes

after the electronic parking brake has

been applied and indicator light

}

goes out when the vehicle is locked.

Before leaving the vehi-

cle, check that the assisted

parking brake is fully ap-

plied. Warning light 2 on

switch 1 and warning light

}

on the instrument panel light up to

show that the parking brake is ap-

plied but go out when the doors are

locked.

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2.18

ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE

(2/3)

Special cases

To park on a slope or while towing a

trailer, for example, pull switch 1 for

a few seconds to gain the maximum

braking.

To park the vehicle without applying the

electronic parking brake (if there is a

risk of freezing, for example):

– with the engine running, while si-

multaneously depressing the brake

pedal and the switch 1, stop the

engine (not standby for vehicles

fitted with Stop and Start);

– with a gear or position P engaged,

release the brake pedal and the

switch 1.

For vehicles fitted with a Stop and Start

function, with the engine on standby,

the electronic parking brake is automat-

ically activated if the driver unfastens

their seat belt and opens the driver’s

door or gets out of their seat.

Brief stop

To manually activate the electronic

parking brake, (when stopping at a red

light, or stopping when the engine is

running, etc.): pull and release switch 1.

The brake is released as soon as the

vehicle is started up again.

Manual operation

You can control the electronic parking

brake manually.

Applying the electronic parking

brake

Pull switch 1. Warning light 2 and warn-

ing light

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on the instrument panel

light up.

Releasing the electronic parking

brake

With the ignition on, depress the brake

pedal then press switch 1: warning

light 2 and warning light

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go out.

Special feature relating to

the Stop and Start function:

in the event of unfastening

the driver’s seat belt before

the engine goes to standby using

the Stop and Start function, make

sure the parking brake is engaged:

warning light

}

will come on

the instrument panel to confirm this.

Risk of loss of immobilisation.

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1

2.19

Operating faults

– If there is a fault, the

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warning

light illuminates on the instrument

panel accompanied by the “Check

parking brake” message and, in

some cases, the

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warning

light.

Please contact an authorised dealer

as soon as possible.

– If there is an assisted parking brake

fault, the warning light

®

comes

on, along with the message “Braking

system fault”, a beep and, in some

cases, the warning light

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.

This means that you must stop as

soon as traffic conditions allow.

Versions with an automatic

gearbox

For safety reasons, automatic release

is deactivated when the driver’s door

is open or not shut properly and the

engine is running (in order to prevent

the vehicle from moving without the

driver). The “Release parking brake

manually” message appears on the

instrument panel when the driver de-

presses the accelerator.

ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE

(3/3)

It is therefore essential to

immobilise the vehicle by

engaging first gear (manual

gearbox) or position P (au-

tomatic gearbox). If the slope re-

quires it, chock the vehicle.

Never leave your vehicle

without moving the selector

lever to position P. This is

because when the vehicle

is stationary with the engine running

and a gear engaged, the vehicle

may begin to move if you accele-

rate.
There is a risk of accidents.

If no lights or sounds are

apparent, this indicates

a fault in the instrument

panel. This indicates that

it is essential to stop immediately

(as soon as traffic conditions allow).

Ensure that the vehicle is correctly

immobilised and contact an appro-

ved Dealer.

In the event of message

“Electric failure DANGER”

or “Check battery”, manu-

ally activate the electronic

parking brake by pulling switch 1 (or

position the gear lever in P for au-

tomatic gearboxes) before stopping

the engine.
Risk of loss of immobilisation of the

vehicle.
Contact an authorised dealer.

2.20

DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING

(1/5)

1

Gear change indicator 2
Depending on the vehicle, to obtain op-

timum consumption levels, a warning

light on the instrument panel lets you

know the best time to move up or down

a gear:

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move up a gear;

‰

move down a gear.

If you regularly follow this indicator, you

will reduce your vehicle’s fuel consump-

tion.

Fuel consumption is accredited in ac-

cordance with a standard regulatory

method. Identical for all manufactur-

ers, this enables vehicles to be com-

pared with one another. Consumption

in real time depends on vehicle usage

conditions, the equipment fitted and the

user’s driving style. To optimise fuel

consumption, please refer to the follow-

ing advice.
Depending on the vehicle, you will have

various functions which enable you to

lower your fuel consumption:

– the rev counter;

– gear change indicator;

– the driving style indicator;

– the journey record and eco-driving

advice via the multimedia screen;

– ECO mode.
If fitted on the vehicle, the navigation

system provides additional information.

On the instrument panel

The information display can be organ-

ised and customised based on the in-

strument panel customisation style se-

lected from the multimedia screen.

Rev counter with ECO zone 1
Driving in the ECO zone helps you op-

timise fuel consumption under most cir-

cumstances.

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2.21

DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING

(2/5)

4

3

On the multifunction screen

Journey record
Once the engine is switched off, you

will see “Journey record” displayed on

the screen 4, enabling you to view in-

formation relating to your last journey.

This indicates:

– average fuel consumption;

– number of miles/kilometres travelled;

– number of miles/kilometres saved.

This corresponds to driving without

fuel consumption (deceleration and/

or foot off the accelerator pedal).

An overall rating from 0 to 100 is dis-

played to let you assess your eco driv-

ing performance. The higher the rating,

the lower the fuel consumption.
Eco advice is given to help improve

your performance.
With your favourite journeys saved,

you can compare your performance

between trips and the performance of

other vehicle users.
For more information, please see the

multimedia system instructions.

Driving style indicator 3
Informs you about the driving style

adopted in real time. You will be notified

by indicator 3.
The more petals there are on indica-

tor 3, the smoother and more economi-

cal your driving.
If you regularly monitor this indicator,

you will reduce your vehicle’s fuel con-

sumption.
To activate/deactivate the driving style

indicator, please see the multimedia

system instructions.

2.22

DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING (

3/5)

ECO mode

ECO mode is a function which opti-

mises fuel consumption. It acts upon

certain power consuming systems in

the vehicle (heating, air conditioning,

power-assisted steering etc.) and on

certain driving actions (acceleration,

gear changing, cruise control, deceler-

ation etc.).
Limiting acceleration enables low fuel

consumption in urban and surrounding

areas. When ECO mode is in use, it is

normal to notice a change in the heat-

ing level.

Activating the function
The function can be activated:
– by pressing switch 4.
– Depending on the vehicle, from the

navigation menu on the multimedia

screen (please refer to the multime-

dia instructions).

The warning light



comes on on

the instrument panel to confirm activa-

tion.

Disabling the function
Press switch 4.

The warning light



goes out on

the instrument panel to confirm deac-

tivation.

While driving, it is possible to leave the

ECO mode temporarily in order to im-

prove engine performance.
For this, depress the accelerator pedal

firmly and fully.
ECO mode is reactivated when you

take pressure off the accelerator pedal.

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2.23

– Do not overrev the engine in the in-

termediate gears.

You should always use the highest

gear possible.

– Avoid sudden acceleration.

– Brake as little as possible. If you an-

ticipate an obstacle or bend in ad-

vance, you may then simply release

the accelerator pedal.

– Do not try to maintain the same

speed up a hill, accelerate no more

than you would on flat ground. Keep

your foot in the same position on the

accelerator pedal.

– Double declutching and accelerating

before switching off are unnecessary

in modern vehicles.

Driving advice, Eco-driving

Behaviour
– Drive carefully for the first few miles

until the engine reaches its normal

operating temperature, rather than

let it warm up while the vehicle is sta-

tionary.

– Speed is expensive.

– Dynamic driving with a lot of frequent

acceleration and braking is expen-

sive on fuel in comparison to the time

saved.

DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING

(4/5)

Obstructions to the driver

On the driver’s side, only

use mats suitable for the

vehicle, attached with the

pre-fitted components, and check

the fitting regularly. Do not lay one

mat on top of another.

There is a risk of wedging the

pedals.

– Bad weather, flooded roads:

Do not drive through

floods if the water is

above the lower edge of

the wheel rims.

2.24

DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING

(5/5)

Advice on use
– Favour the ECO mode.

– Electricity is fuel; switch off all the

electrical components which are

not really needed. However (safety

first), keep your lights on when the

visibility is bad (“see and be seen”).

– Use the air vents. Driving with the

windows open at 60 mph (100 km/h)

will increase fuel consumption by

4%.

– Never fill the fuel tank right to the

brim to avoid overflow.

– In vehicles fitted with air condi-

tioning, it is normal to observe an

increase in fuel consumption (espe-

cially in urban conditions) when it is

used. For vehicles fitted with manual

air conditioning, switch off the system

when it is not required.
Recommendations for reducing

consumption and therefore help-

ing to preserve the environment:
If the vehicle has been parked in the

sun, open the doors for a few mo-

ments to let the hot air escape before

starting the engine.

– Do not leave an empty roof rack

fitted to the vehicle.

– It is better to fit a trailer for bulky ob-

jects.

– When towing a caravan, fit a wind

deflector and adjust it carefully.

– Avoid using the car for door-to-door

calls (short journeys with long waits

in between) because the engine

never reaches its normal operating

temperature.

Tyres
– An underinflated tyre increases fuel

consumption.

– Opt for the highest speed pressure

or the pressure recommended to op-

timise fuel consumption indicated

on edge of the driver’s door (please

refer to the information on “Tyre infla-

tion pressure” in Section 4).

– The use of non-recommended tyres

can increase fuel consumption.

2.25

MAINTENANCE AND ANTIPOLLUTION ADVICE

Your vehicle complies with criteria for

recycling and recovering vehicles at the

end of their service life, which entered

into force in 2015.
Some parts of your vehicle have there-

fore been designed to facilitate future

recycling.
These parts are easy to remove so

that they can be recovered and reproc-

essed by recycling companies.
By virtue of its design, moderate fuel

consumption and initial settings, your

vehicle also conforms to current anti-

pollution regulations. The manufac-

turer is actively striving to reduce pol-

lutant exhaust gas emissions and to

save energy. But the fuel consumption

of your vehicle and the level of pollutant

exhaust gas emissions are also your

responsibility. Ensure that it is main-

tained and used correctly.

Maintenance

It is important to remember that fail-

ure to respect antipollution regulations

could lead to legal action being taken

against the vehicle owner.

In addition, replacing engine, fuel

supply system and exhaust compo-

nents with parts other than those origi-

nally recommended by the manufac-

turer may alter your vehicle so that it

no longer complies with anti-pollution

regulations.
Have your vehicle adjusted and

checked by an authorised dealer, in ac-

cordance with the instructions given in

your maintenance schedule: they will

have all the equipment necessary for

ensuring that your vehicle is maintained

to its original standard.

Engine adjustments

– Spark plugs: for optimum condi-

tions of use, output and performance

the specifications laid down by our

Design Department must be strictly

applied.

If the spark plugs have to be changed,

use the make, type and gap specified

for your vehicle’s engine. Contact an

authorised dealer for this.

– Ignition and idle speed: no adjust-

ment is needed.

– Air filter, fuel filter: a choked ele-

ment will reduce efficiency. It must

be replaced.

Exhaust gas monitoring

system

The exhaust gas monitoring system will

detect any operating faults in the vehi-

cle’s antipollution system.

If this system malfunctions, toxic sub-

stances may be released into the at-

mosphere or damage may occur.

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This warning light on the in-

strument panel will indicate if

there are any faults in the system:

This lights up when the ignition is

switched on and goes out when the

engine is started.

– If it lights up continuously, consult an

approved Dealer as soon as possi-

ble;

– if it flashes, reduce the engine speed

until the light stops flashing. Contact

an authorised dealer as soon as pos-

sible.

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Refer to the information on

“Reagent tank” in Section 1.

2.26

ENVIRONMENT

Emissions

Your vehicle has been designed to

emit fewer greenhouse gases (CO2)

while in use, and therefore to consume

less fuel (eg. 140 g/km, equivalent to

5.3 l/100 km for a diesel vehicle).
Our vehicles are also equipped with a

particle filter system including a cata-

lytic converter, an oxygen sensor and

an active carbon filter (the latter pre-

vents vapour from the fuel tank being

released into the open air).
For certain diesel vehicles, this system

also has a particle filter to reduce the

volume of soot particles emitted.

Please make your own

contribution towards

protecting the environment

too

– Worn parts replaced in the course of

routine vehicle maintenance (vehi-

cle battery, oil filter, air filter, batter-

ies, etc.) and oil containers (empty or

filled with used oil) must be disposed

of through specialist 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 signature.

Manufacture

Your vehicle has been manufactured at

a factory which complies with a policy

to reduce the environmental impact

on the surrounding areas (reduction of

water and energy consumption, visual

and noise pollution, atmospheric emis-

sions and waste water; sorting and re-

using waste).

2.27

TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM

(1/3)

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.).

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1

3

Resetting can also be done from the

multifunction screen 3 if your vehi-

cle is fitted with a navigation system.

Select the menu “Vehicle”, “Tyre

pressure”.

If the vehicle is equipped with the func-

tion, this system monitors the tyre pres-

sure.

Operating principle

Each wheel (except for the emergency

spare wheel) has a sensor in the infla-

tion valve which periodically measures

the tyre pressure.

The system displays the current pres-

sures on the instrument panel 1 and

alerts the driver in the event of insuffi-

cient pressure.

Resetting procedure
With the ignition on:

– repeatedly and briefly press con-

trol 2 to select the tyre pressure dis-

play and the “Tyre pressure” func-

tion;

– press and hold (around 3 seconds)

the button 2 to launch the reset. The

flashing tyres followed by the mes-

sages “Learning TP initiated” and

then “Tyres location in progress” in-

dicates that the reset request for the

tyre pressure reference value has

been acknowledged.

Reset can take several minutes of driv-

ing.
If the resetting is followed by short

trips, the message “Tyres location in

progress” can remain displayed after

successive restarts.
Note

The standard tyre pressure cannot be

less than that recommended and indi-

cated on the door frame.