Renault Zoe (2018 year). Instruction — part 1

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1 Electric charging connection
2 Electric motor
3 Secondary 12V battery
4 400 V traction battery
5 Orange electrical power cables

ELECTRIC VEHICLE: introduction

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Electric vehicles have special features,

but operate in a similar manner to con-

ventional vehicles.
The main difference in electric vehicles

is the exclusive use of electric energy

instead of fuel, as used in convention

vehicles.
We therefore recommend that you read

these instructions describing your elec-

tric vehicle carefully.

Connected services

(depending on vehicle)
Your electric vehicle has connected

services that provide information and/

or control:
– your vehicle’s charging status;

– the traction battery charging pro-

gramming, based on certain choices

on offer;

– air-conditioning remote program-

ming (please see the information on

“Air-conditioning: remote activation”

in Section 3);

– ...

You can subscribe to a connected

service or extend it at any time by

consulting an authorised dealer.

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You can access these services by:
– digital devices (mobile telephones 2,

your computer 3, etc);

– multimedia display 1.
For further information, please contact

an authorised dealer.

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Batteries

Your electric vehicle has two types of

battery:

– a 400V traction battery;

– secondary 12 V battery.

400 V traction battery
This battery stores the energy neces-

sary to operate the motor in your elec-

tric vehicle properly. As with any bat-

tery, it discharges after use, and must

be regularly recharged.
You do not have to wait until the traction

battery hits the reserve level in order to

recharge it.
Charging times vary depending on the

type of specific wall unit socket or public

terminal you connect to.

Your vehicle range will depend on the

charge level of the traction battery, and

also on your driving style.

Please refer to information on “Vehicle

range: recommendations” in Section 2.

Secondary 12V battery
The second battery on your vehicle is

a secondary 12 V battery: this supplies

the energy required to operate vehicle

equipment (lights, windscreen wipers,

ABS, etc).

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The vehicle drive system

in an electric vehicle uses

a direct voltage of approx-

imately 400 volts. This

system can get hot during and after

switching off the ignition. Respect

warning messages given on the

labels in the vehicle.
All interventions or modifications to

the 400V electrical system (com-

ponents, cables, connectors, trac-

tion battery) are strictly prohibited

due to the risks they present to your

safety. Please contact an authorised

dealer.
The risk of serious burns or elec-

tric shocks can lead to death.

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The A symbol denotes the electrical

elements of your vehicle which may

present health risks.

400 volt electrical circuit

The 400 V electrical circuit is denoted

by orange cables 6 and parts bearing
the

ṑ

symbol.

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Driving

As with a car with an automatic gear-

box, you will have to get used to not

using your left foot, and not using this

foot to brake.
When driving, if you lift your foot off the

accelerator pedal or depress the brake

pedal, the motor generates electrical

current during deceleration, and this

energy is used to brake the vehicle and

recharge the traction battery. Please

refer to the information on the “Charge

meter” in Section 2.

Special feature:
After a maximum charge of the battery

and during the first few miles of using

the vehicle, the engine brake will be

temporarily reduced. Please adapt your

driving style appropriately.

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Bad weather, flooded roads:

Do not drive through floods

if the depth of water is

above the lower edge of

the wheel rims

Your electric vehicle is

silent, so when you get out,

place the gear selector on

P, engage the handbrake

and switch off the ignition.
RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY

The engine brake should

under no circumstances be

used as a substitute for the

brake pedal.

Noise

Electric vehicles are particularly quiet.

You will not yet necessarily be used to

it, and neither will other road users. It

is difficult for them to hear the vehicle

when it is moving.

We would therefore recommend that

you are aware of the horn and make

use of it, especially when driving in a

built-up area or when manoeuvring.

Please refer to the information on the

“Pedestrian horn” in Section 1.
As the motor is silent, you will hear

noises that you are not used to hearing

(aerodynamic noises, tyre noise, etc.)

When charging, the vehicle may emit

noises (fan, relays, etc).
When the vehicle is stopped, the heat-

ing system may start automatically for

self-maintenance.

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

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IMPORTANT RECOMMENDATIONS

Please read these instructions carefully. Failure to follow these instructions may lead to a risk of fire, serious injury

or electric shock which may present a risk to life.

In the event of an accident or impact

In the event of an accident or an impact to the underside of the vehicle (e.g.: striking a post, raised kerb or other street furni-

ture), this may damage the electric circuit or the traction battery.

Have the vehicle checked by an authorised dealer.
Never touch the “400 volt” components or orange cables which are exposed and visible inside or outside the vehicle.
In the event of serious damage to the traction battery, leaks may occur:

– never touch the liquids (fluids, etc.) coming from the traction battery;

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in the event of contact with the body, wash the affected area with plenty of water and consult a doctor as soon as possible.

In the event of an impact, even slight, against the charging flap and/or valve, have them checked by an authorised dealer as

soon as possible.

In the event of fire

In the event of fire, make everyone evacuate the vehicle immediately and contact the emergency services, informing them that

this is an electric vehicle.

Only use extinguishing agents ABC or BC that are permitted for use with electrical fires. Do not use water or other extinguish-

ing agents.

In the event of damage to the electrical circuit, please call an authorised dealer.

All towing operations

Please refer to the information on “Towing, breakdowns” in Section 5.

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 circuit.

Never wash the vehicle while it is charging.

Risk of electric shock and a risk to life.

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Charging schematic diagram
1 Electric charging connection
2 Charging cord
3 Specific wall socket or recharging ter-

minal

If you have any questions regarding

the equipment needed for charging,

please ask an authorised dealer.

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Important recommendations for charging your vehicle

Please read these instructions carefully. Failure to follow these instructions may lead to a risk of fire, serious injury

or electric shocks which could result in death.

Charging

Do not do anything to the vehicle during charging (washing, working in the engine compartment, etc.).
In the event of the presence of water, signs of corrosion or foreign bodies in the charging cord connector or in the vehicle charg-

ing socket, do not charge the vehicle. Fire hazard.
Do not attempt to touch the cord contacts, the domestic socket or the vehicle charging socket, or introduce objects into them.
Never plug the charging cord into an adapter, multiple socket or extension lead.
The use of generators is prohibited.
Do not remove or change the vehicle charging socket or the charging cord. Fire hazard.
Do not modify or perform any action on the installation during charging.
In the event of an impact, even slight, against the charging socket or valve, have them checked by an authorised dealer as

soon as possible.
Take care of the cord: do not tread on it, immerse it in water or pull on it or let anything knock against it.
Check regularly that the charging cord is in good condition.
Do not use in the event of any damage to the charging cord (corrosion, discolouring, cuts, etc.) or to the unit. Please see an

authorised dealer for a replacement.

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Charging cord A

This cord, designed for specific wall

sockets or public terminals, enables the

standard charge of the traction battery.

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Always read the charging cord instruc-

tions carefully before using it B.

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Charging cord B

This cord allows:
– standard charge, on a socket used

only for the vehicle (14A charge);

– occasional charge using a domestic

socket, when you are not at home,

for example (10A charge).

Sockets must be fitted as stated in the

instructions in the instructions supplied

with the charging cord B.

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If a charging cord malfunctions

during the charging process (red

warning light on the unit D), stop

charging immediately. Please refer

to the cord instructions.

We recommend that you use a

charging cord that enables a stand-

ard charge to charge the traction

battery.

Each charging cord is stored in a

bag in the boot of the vehicle.

Never leave the socket hanging by

the cord. Use the hooks C to attach

it.

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Important recommendations for charging your vehicle

Please read these instructions carefully. Failure to follow these instructions may lead to a risk of fire, serious injury

or electric shocks which could result in death.

Choice of charging cord

The standard charging cords supplied with the vehicle have been designed specifically for this vehicle. It is designed to protect

you against the risks of electric shock that can lead to death or fire.

For safety reasons, the use of a charging cord not recommended by the manufacturer is strictly forbidden. Failure to follow

this instruction can lead to risks of fire or electric shock that can prove fatal. For information on a charging cord suited to your

vehicle, please consult an authorised dealer.

Installation

For a standard charge

– Using the charging cord A

Have a special wall socket installed by a qualified professional.

– Using the charging cord B

The socket used to charge electric vehicles (14A charge) must be fitted by a qualified professional. Read the instructions

provided with this product carefully.

For occasional charging (charging cord B)
With a domestic socket (10A charge)

Have a professional check that each socket to which you intend to connect the charging cord complies with the standards

and regulations in force in your country.

Please read the instructions that come with the charging cord carefully to learn about precautions you must take when using

the product and the technical specifications required when fitting the socket.

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Avoid charging and parking your ve-

hicle in extreme temperatures (hot or

cold).
Under extreme conditions, charging

may take several minutes before start-

ing (time required for the traction bat-

tery to cool down or warm up).
When the vehicle is parked for more

than seven days in temperatures below

about -25°C, charging the traction bat-

tery can become impossible.
When the vehicle is parked for more

than three months with near zero

charge, charging the battery can

become impossible.
To preserve the service life of your trac-

tion battery, avoid parking the vehi-

cle for more than one month with high

charge, especially when the weather is

very hot.
Favour charging the traction battery

after driving and/or in mild tempera-

tures. Otherwise, charging may take a

longer period of time or even become

impossible.

In the absence of any protection

against overvoltage, you are recom-

mended not to charge the vehicle in

stormy weather (lightning, etc).

To avoid disturbing the

c h a r g i n g m o n i t o r i n g

system, do not install any

antistatic strip to the vehi-

cle.

Recommendations
– In high temperatures, try to park and

recharge the vehicle in a shaded/

covered location.

– Charging can be performed in the

rain or snow.

– Activating the air-conditioning in-

creases the charge duration period.

Note:
If in a snowy environment, remove

snow from the vehicle charging area

before plugging in or disconnecting.

Snow in the socket may block the in-

sertion of the charging cord plug.

Charging connection 1

The vehicle has a charging connection

located at the front of the vehicle.

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– press the button 5 on the RENAULT

card or press the switch 4 to unlock

the charging flap 6.

On the instrument panel, a red warn-

ing light 10 comes on and the Z.E.

warning light 7 comes on in blue;

– open the valve 8;
– grab the handle 9;

Recharging the traction

battery

With the ignition off and the gear lever

in position P:

– take the charging cord located in the

boot of your vehicle;

– remove it from its storage bag;

– plug in the end of the cord to the

power supply;

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– plug in the vehicle cord. The Z.E.

warning light 7 flashes rapidly;

– after you hear a locking click, check

that the charging cord is properly

plugged in. To check the locking, pull

gently on the handle 9.

The charging cord is automatically

locked with the vehicle. This will make it

impossible to unplug the cord from your

vehicle.

Make sure you fully uncoil the charg-

ing cord to limit its heating.

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Do not use an extension

lead, multiple socket or

adapter.

Fire hazard.

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During charging, the Z.E. warning

light 7 flashes blue slowly.
During charging, the following infor-

mation is displayed on the instrument

panel:

– the energy level on the battery warn-

ing light 11;

– the battery refill rate;

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– an estimate of the remaining charg-

ing time (this is not displayed after

about 95% charge);

– the instrument panel background

flashes blue;

– the warning light 12 indicates that

the cord is attached to the power

supply.

At the end of a full charge, the Z.E.

warning light 7 will remain blue. After

a few seconds, the whole display

switches off on the instrument panel.
You do not need to wait until the charge

is at reserve levels to recharge your ve-

hicle.

Operating fault

Impossible to charge the battery
This can be due to charging pro-

grammed at a time that conflicts with

your instantaneous load demand.
Cancel the charging programming

(refer to the information on “Electric

vehicle: charging programming” in

Section 1).
If no charge is programmed, contact an

authorised dealer.

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The traction battery charging time depends on the amount of energy remaining

and the power delivered by the charging terminal. The information is displayed

on the instrument panel during charging. Please see the information on “Displays

and indicators” in Section 1.

In the event of a problem, we recommend that you replace it with an identical

cord. Please see an authorised dealer.

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– unplug the charging cord from the

vehicle;

– close valve 8;
– close the charging flap 6 and press

down to lock. The red warning

light 10 on the instrument panel goes

off;

– unplug the cord from the power

supply;

– store the cord in its storage bag and

put away in the boot.

After pressing the charging cord un-

locking button, you have 30 seconds

to unplug it before it locks again.

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Precautions to take when removing

from the socket

– Press the button 5 on the RENAULT

card or press the switch 4 to unlock

the vehicle charging cord;

– grab the handle 9;

Note:
Immediately after a long charge of the

traction battery, the cord may be hot.

Please use the handles.

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It is imperative to follow the unplug-

ging steps in order.

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This function sets the start time for

charging.

From the multimedia

display 1

(depending on the vehicle)

Programming the function start time
Select “Menu”, “Vehicle”, “Electrical ve-

hicle”, “Charge scheduler”.

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You can choose:
– an instant charge start;
– a daily schedule;
– a weekly schedule.
Confirm your choice by selecting

“Done”.

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Daily
On the menu A, press “Change ” and

set the charging start and end times,

then press “Select ” to confirm.

Weekly
On the menu B, press “Change” and

set the charging start and end times for

each weekday, then press “Select ” to

confirm.
NB: When the programming is con-

firmed, the warning light

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comes

on on the instrument panel.

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Always

charging

Start at

Calendar

Change

Select

Change

Select

Done

Charge scheduler

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B

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Charge start

Charging starts at the set time:
– if the ignition is switched off;
– The gear lever should be in posi-

tion P;

– if the vehicle is connected to a power

supply.

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On the instrument panel 2

(depending on the vehicle)

Programming the function start time
You can programme a single time.
– briefly press button C or D to access

the menu “PROGRAMMING”;

– press and hold button C or D to con-

firm;

– briefly press button C or D to access

the menu “SETTINGSSTART

LOAD”;

– press and hold button C or D to con-

firm;

– briefly press button C or D to access

the clock settings;

– hold down button C or D - the hours

flash;

– press buttons C and D to set the

hour;

– hold down button C or D to confirm

the hour setting;

– the minutes flash - press buttons C

and D to set the minutes;

– hold down button C or D to confirm

the minutes setting. Your settings are

now saved.

NB: When the programming is con-

firmed, the warning light

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comes

on on the instrument panel.

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C

D