Renault Kangoo VAN Z.E. (2012 year). Instruction — part 10

4.10

Using a roller type car wash

Return the windscreen wiper stalk to

the Park position (refer to the informa-

tion on the “Windscreen washer, wiper”

in Section 1). Check the mounting of

external accessories, additional lights

and mirrors, and ensure that the wiper

blades are secured with adhesive tape.

Remove the radio aerial mast if your

vehicle is fitted with this equipment.

Remember to remove the tape and refit

the antenna after washing.

Observe the vehicle stopping distances

when driving on gravelled surfaces to

prevent paint damage.
Repair, or have repaired quickly, areas

where the paint has been damaged, to

prevent corrosion spreading.
Remember to visit the body shop pe-

riodically in order to maintain your

anti-corrosion warranty. Refer to the

Maintenance Document.
Respect local regulations about wash-

ing vehicles (e.g. do not wash your ve-

hicle on a public highway).
If it is necessary to clean mechani-

cal components, hinges, etc., spray

them with products approved by our

Technical Department to protect them

after they have been cleaned.

BODYWORK MAINTENANCE

(2/2)

Cleaning the headlights

As the headlights are made of plastic

“glass”, use a soft cloth or cotton wool

to clean them. If this does not clean

them properly, moisten the cloth with

soapy water, then wipe clean with a soft

damp cloth or cotton wool.

Finally, carefully dry off with a soft dry

cloth.

Cleaning products containing alco-

hol must not be used.

Vehicles with a matte paint

finish

This type of paint requires certain pre-

cautions.

Do not do the following

–

use wax-based products (polishing);

–

rub too hard;

–

wash the vehicle in a roller-type car

wash;

–

wash the vehicle using a high-pres-

sure device;

–

attach stickers to the paintwork (risk

of leaving marks).

You should do the following

Wash the vehicle by hand using plenty

of water, using a soft cloth or a gentle

sponge.

We have selected special products

to care for your vehicle and you can

obtain these from the manufactur-

er’s accessory outlets.

Washing the vehicle
Never wash the engine

compartment, the charging

connection or the traction

battery with a high-pressure jet.
This risks damaging the electric cir-

cuit.
Never wash the vehicle while it is

charging.
Risk of electric shock and a risk to

life.

4.11

Glass instrument panel

(e.g. instrument panel, clock, exterior

temperature display, radio display, etc.)
Use a soft cloth (or cotton wool).

If this does not clean it properly, use a

soft cloth (or cotton wool) slightly mois-

tened with soapy water and then wipe

clean with a soft damp cloth or cotton

wool.

Finally, carefully dry off with a soft dry

cloth.
Cleaning products containing alco-

hol must not be used under any cir-

cumstances.

Seat belts

These must be kept clean.

Use products selected by our Technical

Department (Approved outlets) or

warm, soapy water and a sponge and

wipe with a dry cloth.

Detergents or dyes must not be used

under any circumstances.

INTERIOR TRIM MAINTENANCE

(1/2)

Textiles (seats, door trim, etc)

Vacuum-clean the textiles regularly.

Liquid stain
Use soapy water.
Dab lightly (never rub) with a soft cloth,

rinse and remove the excess.

Solid or pasty stain
Carefully remove the excess solid or

pasty material immediately with a

spatula (working from the edges to the

centre to avoid spreading the stain).

Clean as for a liquid stain.

Special instructions for sweets or

chewing gum
Put an ice cube on the stain to solidify

it, then proceed as for a solid stain.

A well-maintained vehicle will last

longer. It is therefore recommended to

maintain the interior of the vehicle regu-

larly.
A stain should always be dealt with

swiftly.
Whatever type of stain is on the trim,

use cold (or warm) soapy water with

natural soap.
Detergents (washing-up liquid, pow-

dered products, alcohol-based prod-

ucts) should not be used.
Use a soft cloth.
Rinse and soak up the excess.

For further recommendations for

maintaining the interior, and/or for

any unsatisfactory results, please

see an authorised dealer.

4.12

You are strongly recom-

mended not to use high-

pressure or spray cleaning

equipment inside the pas-

senger compartment: use of such

equipment could impair the correct

functioning of the electrical or elec-

tronic components in the vehicle, or

have other detrimental effects.

INTERIOR TRIM MAINTENANCE

(2/2)

You should not:

You are strongly advised not to po-

sition objects such as deodorants,

scents, etc. near air vents, as this could

damage your dashboard trim.

Removal/replacing removable

equipment originally fitted in

the vehicle

If you need to remove equipment in

order to clean the passenger com-

partment (for example, mats), always

ensure that they are correctly refitted

and are the right way around (the driv-

er’s mat should be fitted on the driver’s

side, etc.) and fit them with the compo-

nents supplied with the equipment (for

example, the driver mat should always

be fixed using the pre-fitted mounting

components).
With the vehicle stationary, ensure that

nothing will impede driving (anything

obstructing the pedals, heel wedged by

the mat, etc.).

5.2

PUNCTURE/EMERGENCY SPARE WHEEL

To access the emergency spare

wheel
– Open the tailgate.
– Undo the nut with the wheelbrace 1.
– Detach the cage using handle 3.
– Release the emergency spare

wheel.

To store the wheel in the cage
– Make sure the wheel is correctly po-

sitioned in the cage, valve facing

down.

– Reposition the cage using handle 3

and retighten the nut using span-

ner 1 to refit the assembly.

– Make sure it is correctly locked.

If the emergency spare

wheel has been stored

for several years, have it

checked by your Dealer to

ensure that it is safe to use.

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3

1

Emergency spare wheel 2

This is stored in cage 4 under the floor

at the rear of the vehicle.

4

In the event of a puncture, there is

either an emergency spare wheel or

tyre inflation kit available, depending on

the vehicle (refer to the information in

the following pages).

5.3

TYRE INFLATION KIT

(1/3)

The kit is only approved for

inflating the tyres of the ve-

hicle originally equipped

with the kit.

It must never be used to inflate

the tyres of another vehicle, or any

other inflatable object (rubber ring,

rubber boat, etc.).
Avoid spillage on skin when hand-

ling the repair liquid bottle. If drop-

lets do leak out, rinse them off with

plenty of water.
Keep the repair kit away from chil-

dren.
Do not dispose of the empty bottle

in the countryside. Return it to your

approved dealer or to a recycling or-

ganisation.
The bottle has a limited service

life which is indicated on its label.

Check the expiry date.
Contact an approved dealer to re-

place the inflation tube and repair

product bottle.

A

B

The kit repairs tyres when

tread A has been dam-

aged by objects smaller

than 4 mm. It cannot repair

all types of puncture, such as cuts

larger than 4 mm, or cuts in tyre

sidewall B.
Ensure also that the wheel rim is in

good condition.
Do not pull out the foreign body

causing the puncture if it is still in

the tyre.

Do not attempt to use the

inflation kit if the tyre has

been damaged as a result

of driving with a puncture.

You should therefore carefully check

the condition of the tyre sidewalls

before any operation.
Driving with underinflated, flat or

punctured tyres can be dangerous

and may make the tyre impossible

to repair.
This repair is temporary
A tyre which has been punctured

should always be inspected (and re-

paired, where possible) as soon as

possible by a specialist.
When taking a tyre which has been

repaired using this kit to be replaced,

you must inform the specialist.
When driving, vibration may be felt

due to the presence of the repair

product injected into the tyre.

5.4

TYRE INFLATION KIT

(2/3)

Depending on the vehicle, in the event

of a puncture, please use the kit located

in the glovebox.

Before using this kit, park

the vehicle at a sufficient

distance from traffic, switch

on the hazard warning

lights, apply the handbrake, ask all

passengers to leave the vehicle and

keep them away from traffic.

If the vehicle is parked on

the hard shoulder, you must

warn other road users of

your vehicle’s presence

with a warning triangle or with other

devices as per the legislation apply-

ing to the country you are in.

With the engine running and the

parking brake applied,
– unroll the hose from the container;
– connect the compressor hose 3 to

the container’s inlet 8;

– depending on the vehicle, connect

the container 8 to the compressor

from the container recess 7;

– unscrew the valve cap on the rel-

evant wheel and screw on the con-

tainer’s inflation adapter 1;

– adapter 2 must be connected to the

vehicle accessories socket;

– press switch 4 to inflate the tyre to

the recommended pressure (please

refer to the information in the section

on “Tyre pressure”);

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5

1

8

– after a maximum of 15 minutes, stop

inflating and read the pressure (on

pressure gauge 5).
Note: while the container is empty-

ing (approximately 30 seconds), the

pressure gauge 5 will briefly indicate

a pressure of up to 6 bar. The pres-

sure will then drop.

– adjust the pressure: to increase

it, continue inflation with the kit; to

reduce it, press button 6.

If a minimum pressure of 1.8 bar is

not reached after 15 minutes, repair

is not possible; do not drive the ve-

hicle but contact an approved dealer.

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3

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6

5.5

TYRE INFLATION KIT

(3/3)

Once the tyre is correctly inflated,

remove the kit: slowly unscrew the in-

flation adapter 1 to prevent any repair

product from escaping and store the

container in plastic packaging to pre-

vent the product from escaping.

– Affix the driving recommendation

label to the dashboard where it can

easily be seen by the driver;

– Put the kit away.
– At the end of this initial inflation op-

eration, air will still escape from the

tyre. You must drive a short distance

in order to seal the hole.

– Start immediately and drive at be-

tween 12 and 40 mph (20 and

60 km/h) in order to distribute the

product evenly in the tyre and, after

driving for 2 miles (3 km), stop and

check the pressure.

– If the pressure is greater than 1.3 bar

but less than the recommended

pressure (refer to the label affixed to

the edge of the driver’s door), read-

just it. Otherwise, please contact an

authorised dealer: the tyre cannot be

repaired.

Precautions when using the kit
The kit should not be operated for more

than 15 consecutive minutes.

Nothing should be placed

around the driver’s feet

as such objects may slide

under the pedals during

sudden braking manoeuvres and

obstruct their use.

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Please be aware that a

poorly tightened or miss-

ing valve cap can make the

tyres less airtight and may

lead to pressure loss.
Always use valve caps identical to

those fitted originally and tighten

them fully.

Following repair with the kit,

do not travel further than

120 miles (200 km). In addi-

tion, reduce your speed and

under no circumstances exceed

48 mph (80 km/h). The sticker,

which you must affix in a prominent

position on the dashboard, reminds

you of this.

Depending on the country or local

legislation, a tyre repaired with the

inflation kit may need to be replaced.

5.6

To remove the tool kit 1 from the lug-

gage compartment

Depending on the vehicle, it may be

stored behind a flap. Open it. Undo

wheel 2 and pull the tool kit towards

you.
To reposition the tool kit position tool

kit pin 4 into housing 3. Make sure the

kit is correctly positioned so as to be

able to tighten wheel 2.
The tools included in the tool kit depend

on the vehicle.
Hubcap tool 5

To remove the wheel trims.

TOOL KIT

1

3

2

4

Do not leave the tools un-

secured 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 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.
The jack is designed for wheel

changing purposes only. Under no

circumstances should it be used for

carrying out repairs underneath the

vehicle or to gain access to the un-

derside of the vehicle.

Jack 10

Refer to Section 5 “Changing a wheel”.
Retaining belt (depending on vehicle)

After use, reposition the strap making

sure that it retains all components in the

tool kit.

5

6

7

8

9

10

Guide bolt 6 (depending on vehicle)

To finish loosening or starting to tighten

the wheel bolts.
Tow eye 7

Refer to the information on the “Towing:

breakdown” in Section 5.

Lever 8

This tightens or releases the tow eye 7.
Wheel brace 9

To undo the wheel bolt and the emer-

gency spare wheel cage nut.

5.7

Wheel trim 3

(exposed wheel bolts)
To remove it without removing the

wheel, press it at the points indicated

by the arrows.
Turn it so that the retaining brackets

holding it in place behind the wheel

bolts are released.
To refit the hubcap, proceed in reverse

order.

Wheel trim 1

(concealed wheel bolts)
Remove it using hubcap tool 2 (located

under the tool kit), by pushing the hook

into the opening located near the valve

(to reach the metal retaining wire lo-

cated behind the wheel trim).
To refit it, align it with the valve. Push the

retaining hooks, starting with side A on

the valve side, then B and C and finish

with the side opposite the valve D.

WHEELS, TRIM

1

3

A

B

D

C

2

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2

4

1

3

If necessary, remove the wheel trim.
Use the wheelbrace 2 to slacken off the

wheel bolts. Position it so as to be able

to push from above.
Start extending jack 4 by hand, turning

the handle.
You must put the jack head on the jack-

ing point 1 nearest the affected wheel

and, depending on the vehicle, the

place marked with a triangle.

Switch on the hazard warn-

ing lights.
Keep the vehicle away from

traffic and on a level surface

where it will not slip.
Apply the handbrake and engage

position P.
Ask all the passengers to leave the

vehicle and keep them away from

traffic.

CHANGING A WHEEL

(1/2)

Continue tightening to position the

baseplate on the ground correctly. Turn

handle 3 on the jack to lift the wheel off

the ground.

To prevent any risk of injury

or damage to the vehi-

cle, raise the jack until the

wheel you are replacing is

a maximum of 3 centimetres off the

ground.

If the vehicle is parked on

the hard shoulder, you must

warn other road users of

your vehicle’s presence

with a warning triangle or with other

devices as per the legislation apply-

ing to the country you are in.

5.9

Undo the bolts and take off the wheel.

For vehicles fitted with alloy wheels,

use the guide bolt located in the tool kit

to finish loosening and start tightening

the bolts.
Fit the emergency spare wheel on

the central hub and turn it to align the

mounting holes in the wheel and the

hub.
Tighten the bolts and lower the jack.
If bolts are supplied with the emergency

spare wheel, only use these bolts for

the emergency spare wheel.
Tighten the bolts, checking that the

wheel is correctly positioned on its hub

and unscrew the jack.
With the wheels on the ground, tighten

the bolts as fully as possible and check

the tightness as soon as possible (tight-

ening torque 110 Nm).

CHANGING A WHEEL

(2/2)

Anti-theft bolts
If you use anti-theft bolts, fit these

nearest the valve (wheel trim may

not be able to fit).

If you have a puncture, re-

place the wheel as soon as

possible.
A tyre which has been punc-

tured should always be inspected

(and repaired, where possible) by a

specialist.

5.10

TYRES

(1/3)

Maintaining the tyres

The tyres must be in good condition

and the tread form must have sufficient

depth; tyres approved by our Technical

Department have tread wear indica-

tors 1 which are indicators moulded

into the tread at several points.

Tyre and wheel safety

The tyres are the only contact between

the vehicle and the road, so it is essen-

tial to keep them in good condition.
You must make sure that your tyres

conform to local road traffic regulations.

When the tyre tread has been eroded

to the level of the warning strips, they

become visible 2: it is then necessary

to replace your tyres because the tread

profile is no more than 1.6 mm deep

and this causes poor road holding

on wet roads.
An overloaded vehicle, long journeys

by motorway, particularly in very hot

weather, or continual driving on poorly

surfaced minor roads will lead to more

rapid tyre wear and affect safety.

When they need to be re-

placed, only tyres of the

same make, size, type and

profile should be used.

Tyres fitted to the vehicle should

either be identical to those fitted

originally or conform to those

recommended by your approved

dealer.

Incidents which occur when

driving, such as striking the

kerb, may damage the tyres

and wheel rims, and could

also lead to misalignment of the

front or rear axle geometry. In this

case, have the condition of these

checked by an approved dealer.

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5.11

TYRES

(2/3)

Pressures should be checked when the

tyres are cold; ignore higher pressures

which may be reached in hot weather

or following a fast journey.
If tyre pressures cannot be checked

when the tyres are cold, the normal

pressures must be increased by 0.2 to

0.3 bar (or 3 PSI).
Never deflate a hot tyre.

Fitting new tyres

Changing wheels around

This practice is not recommended.

Emergency spare wheel

Refer to the information on the

“Emergency spare wheel” and in-

structions on “Changing a wheel” in

Section 5.

Tyre pressures

Respect the tyre pressures (including

the emergency spare wheel). Check

them at least once a month and before

a long journey (refer to the label on the

edge of the driver’s door).

Please refer to the information on “Tyre

pressures” in Section 4.

Incorrect tyre pressures

lead to abnormal tyre wear

and unusually hot running.

These are factors which

may seriously affect safety and lead

to:
– poor road holding;
– risk of bursting or tread separa-

tion.

The pressure depends on the load

and the speed of use. Adjust the

pressures according to the condi-

tions of use (refer to the information

on “Tyre pressures”).

Please be aware that a

poorly tightened or miss-

ing valve cap can make the

tyres less airtight and lead

to pressure loss.
Always use valve caps identical to

those fitted originally and tighten

them fully.

For safety reasons, this op-

eration must be carried out

by a specialist.
Fitting different tyres may

change your vehicle as follows:
– may mean that your vehicle no

longer conforms to current regu-

lations;

– it may change the way it handles

when cornering;

– it may cause the steering to be

heavy;

– It may affect the use of snow

chains.

5.12

TYRES

(3/3)

Use in winter

– Chains

For safety reasons, fitting snow

chains to the rear axle is strictly

forbidden.
Chains must not be fitted to tyres

which are larger than those originally

fitted to the vehicle.

Chains may only be fitted

to tyres of the same size

as those originally fitted to

your vehicle.

Only certain chains can be fitted to

tyres. Consult an approved Dealer.

– Snow or winter tyres

We would recommend that these be

fitted to all four wheels to ensure

that your vehicle retains maximum

grip.
Note: be aware that these tyres may

sometimes have:
– a direction of travel ;
– a maximum speed index which

may be lower than the maximum

speed of your vehicle.

– Studded tyres

This type of equipment may only be

used for a limited period and as laid

down by local legislation.
It is necessary to observe the speed

specified by current legislation.
These tyres must, at a minimum, be

fitted to the two front wheels.

In all cases, we would recommend

that you contact an approved dealer

who will be able to advise you on

the choice of equipment which is

most suitable for your vehicle.

NB:
The use of snow tyres, winter tyres or

studded tyres significantly reduces the

vehicle range.

5.13

Front side light

Open the cover 1.
Disconnect the bulb holder wiring 4.
Remove bulb holder 4 from its housing.

Replace the bulb.
Bulb type: W5W

To refit it, carry out the above opera-

tions in reverse order.

Bulb type: H4

It is essential to use 55W anti UV bulbs

to prevent damage to the lights' plastic

glass.

Do not touch the bulb glass. Hold it

by its base.
To refit it, carry out the above opera-

tions in reverse order.
Make sure you reposition the wiring in

its housing before closing the cover 1.

The bulbs are under pres-

sure and can break when

replaced.
Risk of injury.

HEADLIGHTS : changing bulbs

(1/2)

The engine may be hot

during operations in close

proximity. In addition, the

engine cooling fan may

start at any moment.
Risk of injury.

Do not do any work under

the bonnet when the vehicle

is charging or when the igni-

tion is switched on.

Dipped beam/main beam

headlights

Open the cover 1.
Disconnect the bulb holder wiring 2.
Unclip spring 3 to remove the bulb

holder 2.

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1

4

3

5.14

HEADLIGHTS : changing bulbs

(2/2)

Direction indicator lights

Turn the bulb holder 5 to release it and

remove it from its location without dis-

connecting the wiring. Replace the

bulb.
Bulb type: PY21W

To refit it, carry out the above opera-

tions in reverse order.

The bulbs are under pres-

sure and can break when

replaced.

Risk of injury.

To comply with local legislation, or

as a precaution, you can obtain an

emergency kit containing a set of

spare bulbs and fuses from an ap-

proved Dealer.

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