Renault Kadjar (2018 year). Instruction — part 17

5.22

Operating faults

If the battery is too weak to ensure cor-

rect operation, you can still start and

lock/unlock the vehicle (please refer to

the information on “Locking/unlocking

the opening elements” in Section 1).

RENAULT CARD: battery

Replacing the battery

When the message “Keycard battery

low” appears on the instrument panel,

replace the battery in the RENAULT

card:

–

slide the rear casing 1 downwards

while pressing on zone A;

– remove the battery cover 2;

–

remove the battery by pressing on

one side and lifting the other;

–

replace it according to the direc-

tion and template shown inside the

cover.

Do not throw away your

used batteries; give them to

an organisation responsible

for collecting and recycling

batteries.

When refitting, proceed in the reverse

order, then press one of the buttons on

the card four times, close to the vehicle:

the message will disappear.
Note: it is not advisable to touch the

electronic circuit or contacts on the

RENAULT card when replacing the bat-

tery.

The batteries are available from ap-

proved Dealers, and their service

life approximately two years. Check

that there is no dye on the battery:

risk of an incorrect electrical con-

tact.

2

A

1

5.23

Replacing the battery

Open the case at slot 1 using a flat-

blade screwdriver or similar, and re-

place the battery 2, observing the po-

larity shown on the back of the cover.

Note: It is not advisable to touch the

electronic circuit in the key cover when

replacing the battery.

Do not throw away your

used batteries; give them to

an organisation responsible

for collecting and recycling

batteries.

RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL: batteries

When refitting, ensure that the cover

is correctly clipped on and the screw

tightened.

The batteries are available from ap-

proved Dealers, and their service

life approximately two years.
Check that there is no dye on the

battery: risk of an incorrect electri-

cal contact.

2

1

1

5.24

FUSES

(1/3)

A

B

In accordance with local legislation

or as a precautionary measure:
obtain an emergency kit containing

a set of spare bulbs and fuses from

an approved Dealer.

C

Fuses in passenger compartment C

on the right-hand side of the vehicle
Unclip the cover C using a screwdriver

or similar.

If any electrical component does not

work, check the condition of the fuses.

Fuses in passenger compartment

A or B on the left-hand side of the

vehicle
Unclip the cover A using a screwdriver

or similar.
Open the glovebox and unclip the

flap B.

5.25

FUSES

(2/3)

1

Clip 1
Remove the fuse using tweezers 1, lo-

cated on the fuse plate.

To remove the fuse from the tweezers,

slide the fuse to the side.

It is not advisable to use the free fuse

locations.

Do not touch the wiring harnesses

or the connectors.

Use the fuse allocation label in the stor-

age compartment A, B or C to identify

the fuses.
Certain fuses should only be replaced

by a qualified professional. These fuses

are not listed on the label.
Only change the fuses represented on

the label.

Check the fuse in question

and replace it, if neces-

sary, by a fuse of the same

rating.

If a fuse is fitted where the rating is

too high, it may cause the electrical

circuit to overheat (risk of fire) in the

event of an item of equipment using

an excessive amount of current.

5.26

FUSES

(3/3)

Allocation of fuses

(the presence of certain fuses depends on the vehicle equipment level)

Symbol

Allocation

Symbol

Allocation

D

Indicators



Steering column controls

ß

Brake light

ñ

Heated seats



Audio amplifier

C

Heated rear screen

N

Door locking/unlocking



Electric door mirror

f

Wipers

ë

Accessories sockets

Z

Interior lighting, courtesy mirror, rain and

light sensor, electric rear view mirrors, air

conditioning, ECO mode



Passenger compartment central unit, speed

limiter/cruise control, diagnostics socket, electric

windows, 4-wheel drive transmission (4WD)

î

Radio, multifunction screen, multimedia sockets

5.27

BATTERY: troubleshooting

(1/2)

To avoid all risk of sparks:

– Ensure that any consumers (cour-

tesy lights, etc.) are switched off

before disconnecting or reconnect-

ing the battery;

– when charging, stop the charger

before connecting or disconnecting

the battery;

– to avoid creating a short circuit be-

tween the terminals, do not place

metal objects on the battery;

– always wait at least one minute after

the engine has been switched off

before disconnecting a battery;

– make sure that you reconnect the

battery terminals after refitting.

Connecting a battery charger

The battery charger must be com-

patible with a battery with nominal

voltage of 12 volts.
Do not disconnect the battery when the

engine is running. Follow the instruc-

tions given by the manufacturer of

the battery charger you are using.

Special procedures may be

required to charge some

batteries. Contact your ap-

proved dealer.

Avoid all risk of sparks which may

cause an immediate explosion, and

charge the battery in a well venti-

lated area. Risk of serious injury.

Before performing any

action in the engine com-

partment, the ignition must

be switched off (please see

the information on “Starting, stop-

ping the engine” in Section 2).

Please note when work-

ing close to the engine that

it may be hot. The engine

cooling fan may also start

at any moment. The



warning

light in the engine compartment re-

minds you of this.
Risk of injury.

Handle the battery with care

as it contains sulphuric acid,

which must not come into

contact with eyes or skin. If

it does, wash the affected area with

plenty of cold water. If necessary,

consult a doctor.
Keep naked flames, red hot objects

and sparks away from the battery

components as there is a risk of

explosion.

5.28

Starting the vehicle using the

battery from another vehicle

If you have to use the battery from an-

other vehicle to start, obtain suitable

jump leads (with a large cross section)

from an approved dealer or, if you al-

ready have jump leads, ensure that

they are in perfect condition.
The two batteries must have an iden-

tical nominal voltage of 12 volts. The

battery supplying the current should

have a capacity (amp-hours, Ah) which

is at least the same as that of the dis-

charged battery.
Ensure that there is no risk of contact

between the two vehicles (risk of short

circuiting when the positive terminals

are connected) and that the discharged

battery is properly connected. Switch

off your vehicle ignition.
Start the engine of the vehicle supply-

ing the current and run it at a moderate

speed.

BATTERY: troubleshooting

(2/2)

1

B

A

Lift the cover and then the red terminal

cap 1 (+).
Connect the positive cable A to the ter-

minal 1 (+), then to the terminal 4 (+) of

the battery supplying the current.
Connect the negative cable B to the

terminal 3 (–) of the battery supplying

the current and then to the terminal 2

(–).
Start the engine, and as soon as it starts

running, disconnect cables A and B in

reverse order ( 2 - 3 - 4 - 1).

2

4

3

2

Check that there is no con-

tact between leads A and B

and that the positive lead A

is not touching any metal

parts on the vehicle supplying the

current.
Risk of injury and/or damage to

the vehicle.

1

1

5.29

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 vehicle. 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 authorised dealers: an incorrectly 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 serious disturbance to the vehicle’s electronic systems.

For your safety we recommend that you use only electronic accessories approved by the manufacturer, consult an Approved

Dealer. Serious accident risk.

Use of transmitting/receiving devices (telephones, CB equipment etc.).

Telephones and CB equipment with integrated aerials may cause interference 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 aftermarket accessories

If you wish to install accessories on the vehicle: please contact an authorised dealer. Also, to ensure the correct operation of

your vehicle, and to avoid any risk to your safety, we recommend that you use only accessories specifically designed for your

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-fitted components, and check the fitting regu-

larly. Do not lay one mat on top of another. There is a risk of wedging the pedals.

5.30

WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES: replacement (1/2)

Windscreen wiper blades 1

With the ignition on and the engine

switched off, lower the windscreen

wiper stalk fully: the blades stop slightly

away from the bonnet.
Lift the wiper arm 3, press the tab 2 and

push the blade to release it.

1

2

3

Refitting
Slide the blade along the arm until

it clips on. Check that it is correctly

locked in place. Lower the windscreen

wiper arm carefully.
With the ignition on, return the wind-

screen wiper stalk to the stop position.
NB: Before restarting your vehicle,

lower the windscreen wiper blades

onto the windscreen to avoid any risk

of damaging the bonnet or the wipers.

– In frosty weather, make

sure that the wiper blades

are not stuck by ice (to

avoid the risk of the motor

overheating or damaging the

blades).

–

Check the condition of the wiper

blades.

Replace the wiper blades as soon

as they begin to lose efficiency

(approximately once a year).

Whilst changing the blade, take care

not to drop the arm onto the window

after it has been removed as this

may break the window.

Do not activate the wipers on a dry

screen. This will lead to premature

wear or damage to the blades.

5.31

WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES: replacement (2/2)

Keep monitoring the condition of the

wiper blades. How long they last de-

pends on you:
– clean the blades, windscreen and

rear screen regularly with soapy

water;

– do not use them when the wind-

screen or rear screen are dry;

– free them from the windscreen or

rear screen when they have not

been used for a long time.

4

5

A

B

6

To refit
To refit the wiper blade, proceed in re-

verse order to removal. Make sure that

the blade is correctly locked in position.

Rear screen wiper blade 4

Stalk in stop position (deactivated):

– Lift the wiper arm 6;

– pivot wiper blade 4 until some resist-

ance is met (movement B);

– depending on the vehicle, press

tab 5, then remove the wiper blade

by pulling it (movement A).

Before changing the rear

wiper blade, make sure the

stalk is in the stop position

(deactivated).

Risk of injury.

5.32

TOWING: breakdown recovery

(1/2)

Before towing, put the gearbox in neu-

tral, unlock the steering column and re-

lease the parking brake.

For vehicles fitted with an automa-

tic gearbox, if it is not possible to put

the gear lever into position N, please

consult an authorised dealer.

Steering column unlocking
Insert the key into the ignition or, de-

pending on the vehicle, having the

RENAULT card on you, press the

engine start button for approximately

2 seconds.

Reposition the lever to neutral (posi-

tion N for vehicles fitted with an auto-

matic gearbox).

The steering column unlocks, the ac-

cessory functions are powered: you

can use the vehicle’s lights (direction

indicators, brake lights, etc.). At night

the vehicle must have its lights on.

Depending on the vehicle, once you

have finished towing, press the engine

start button twice (risk of running down

the battery).

The speed specified by current legis-

lation for towing must always be ob-

served. If your vehicle is the towing

vehicle, do not exceed the maximum

towing weight for your vehicle (refer to

the information on “Weights” in Section

6).

Towing a vehicle with an

automatic gearbox

Transport the vehicle on a trailer or tow

it with the front wheels off the ground.
In exceptional circumstances, you

may tow it with all four wheels on the

ground, only in a forward gear, with

the gear in neutral position N over a

maximum distance of 50 miles (80 km)

and not exceeding a speed of 16 mph

(25 km/h).

1

2

Do not remove the key from

the ignition when the vehi-

cle is being towed.

If the lever is stuck in P, even though

you are depressing the brake pedal, the

lever can be released manually. To do

this, insert a tool (with a hard rod to it)

into the slot 1 and press the button 2 at

the same time to unlock the lever.
Contact an authorised dealer as soon

as possible.

5.33

TOWING: breakdown recovery

(2/2)

Only use the front 5 and rear 8 towing

points

(never use the drive shafts or any other

part of the vehicle).
These towing points may only be used

for towing: never use them for lifting the

vehicle directly or indirectly.

Access to towing points

Unclip cover 4 or 7 by inserting a flat-

blade screwdriver or similar under the

cover.
Tighten the tow eye 6 fully: as much

as possible by hand at first, then finish

tightening it using the wheelbrace or,

depending on the vehicle, the lever.
Only use the towing eye 6 and the

wheelbrace 3 included in the tool kit

(please refer to the information under

“Tools” in Section 5).

When the engine is

stopped, steering and brak-

ing assistance are not op-

erational.

Do not leave the tools unse-

cured inside the vehicle as

they may come loose under

braking.

– Use a rigid towing bar.

If a rope or cable is used

(where the law allows this),

the vehicle being towed

must be able to brake.

– A vehicle must not be towed if it is

not fit to be driven.

– Avoid accelerating or braking

suddenly when towing, as this

may result in damage being

caused to the vehicle.

– In any case, it is advisable not to

exceed 16 mph (25 km/h).

– Do not push the vehicle if the

steering column is locked.

6

3

4

5

6

8

7

3

5.34

OPERATING FAULTS

(1/7)

The following advice will enable you to carry out quick, temporary repairs. For safety reasons you should always contact

an approved Dealer as soon as possible.

Using the RENAULT card

POSSIBLE CAUSES

WHAT TO DO

The RENAULT card does not lock or

unlock the doors.

Card battery is flat.

Replace the battery. You can still lock/

unlock and start your vehicle (refer to the in-

formation on “Locking, unlocking the open-

ing elements” in Section 1 and “Starting,

stopping the engine” in Section 2).

Use of appliances operating on the

same frequency as the card (mobile

phone, etc.).

Stop using the equipment or use the in-

tegrated key (refer to the information on

“Locking, unlocking the opening elements”

in Section 1).

Vehicle located in a high electromag-

netic radiation zone.
Vehicle battery flat.

Use the key integrated in the card (refer to

the information on “Locking, unlocking the

opening elements” in Section 1).

The vehicle is started.

With the engine running, the card’s locking/

unlocking device is blocked. Turn off the ig-

nition.

5.35

The following advice will enable you to carry out quick, temporary repairs. For safety reasons you should always contact

an approved dealer as soon as possible.

Using the remote control

POSSIBLE CAUSES

ACTION REQUIRED

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 electromagnetic

radiation zone.

Discharged battery.

Replace the battery. You can still lock/

unlock and start your vehicle (refer to the

information on “Locking/unlocking the

doors” in Section 1 and “Starting/Stopping

the engine” in Section 2).

The vehicle is started.

With the engine running, the key’s locking/

unlocking device is blocked. Turn off the

ignition.

OPERATING FAULTS

(2/7)

5.36

OPERATING FAULTS

(3/7)

The starter is activated

POSSIBLE CAUSES

WHAT TO DO

The instrument panel indicator lights are

weak or fail to light up and the starter

does not turn.

Battery terminals not tight,

battery terminals discon-

nected or oxidised.

Retighten or reconnect the terminals, or clean them if

they are oxidised.

Discharged battery or not

operational.

Connect another battery to the faulty battery. Refer to

information on “Battery: troubleshooting” in Section 5

or replace the battery if necessary.

Do not push the vehicle if the steering column is

locked.

Faulty circuit.

Consult an approved dealer.

The engine will not start.

Starting conditions are not

fulfilled.

Please refer to the information on “Starting, stopping

the engine” in Section 2.

The RENAULT card does

not work.

Please refer to the information on “Starting, stopping

the engine” in Section 2.

The engine cannot be switched off.

Card not detected.

Please refer to the information on “Starting, stopping

the engine” in Section 2.

Electronic fault.

Press the starter button quickly five times.

The steering column remains locked.

Steering wheel locked.

Move the steering wheel while pressing the engine

start button or, depending on the vehicle, while turning

the key (refer to the information on “Starting, stopping

the engine” in Section 2).

Faulty circuit.

Consult an approved dealer.

5.37

OPERATING FAULTS

(4/7)

On the road

POSSIBLE CAUSES

WHAT TO DO

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 ap-

proved Dealer.

White smoke from the exhaust.

In the diesel version, this is necessar-

ily a fault. Smoke may be caused by

particle filter regeneration.

Refer to the information on “Special fea-

tures of diesel versions” in Section 2.

Smoke under the bonnet.

Short-circuit or cooling system leak.

Stop, switch off the ignition, stand away

from the vehicle and contact an approved

dealer.

The oil pressure warning light comes

on:

while cornering or braking

The level is too low.

Top up the engine oil level (refer to the in-

formation on “Engine oil level: topping up,

filling” in Section 4).

is slow to go out or remains lit

under acceleration

Loss of oil pressure.

Stop the vehicle and contact an approved

Dealer.