Renault Kadjar User manual

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KADJAR

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WELCOME ABOARD YOUR VEHICLE
Note
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This document does not replace the driver’s handbook.
Please read the complete driver’s handbook for more detailed information on the equipment mentioned in the reference guide for your vehicle.
The reference guide covers all items of equipment (both standard and optional) available for these models, but whether or not these are fitted to the vehicle depends
on the version, the options selected and the country where the vehicle is sold.

Front and engine compartment 3
Front passenger side 4
Rear seats 5
Rear 6
Accessing the vehicle 8
Driving position: adjustment 9
Starting/stopping the engine 11
Dashboard 12
Instrument panel 13
Lighting/Wipers 14
Air conditioning 15
Driving 16
Stop and Start Function 20
Driving: advice for Eco-driving 21

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FRONT AND ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Engine oil level
To check the oil level, use the dipstick 8.
The level indicated on the dipstick 8should be be-
tween MINI Aand MAXI B. If the oil level is at
minimum, the message “Adjust oil level” is dis-
played on the instrument panel. Unscrew the cap 7
to adjust the level.
You must observe the service intervals and the
standards governing the oils tested for your
engine. Refer to the maintenance document for the
vehicle, and to Section 4 of the vehicle handbook
for the precautions to take when filling with oil.
Coolant level
The level should be read with the engine switched
off and on level ground. The level indicated on the
reservoir 6should be between the MINI and MAXI
marks.
If it is necessary to top up this level, it is essential
to do so when the engine is cold.
Screen washer fluid level
Add some fluid to the reservoir 9if necessary. To
check the level, please refer to Section 4 of your
drivers handbook.
Opening the bonnet
To open, pull the release switch 1, raise the bonnet
slightly and lift the paddle 4. Lift the bonnet.
Position the stay 3in its housing 2.
Closing the bonnet
Check that nothing has been left in the engine
compartment. Position the stay 3in its housing 5.
Take hold of the bonnet, guide it down to about
30 cm from its position when closed, and then let
it drop. It will latch automatically under its own
weight. Check that it is locked.
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FRONT PASSENGER SIDE
Deactivating the front
passenger air bag
If you wish to fit a rear-facing child seat on the
front passenger seat, you must deactivate the
airbag: with the engine switched off, push and turn
the lock 1to the OFF position.
With the ignition on, the warning light ¹ on
the display 2comes on.
Reset the lock to ON as soon as you are no
longer using the child seat.
Activation of the front
passenger air bag
You should reactivate the air bag as soon as you
remove the child seat from the front passenger seat
to ensure the protection of the front passenger in
the event of an impact.
To reactivate the airbag: when the vehicle is sta-
tionary, push and turn lock 1to the ON position.
With the ignition on, it is essential to check that the
warning light ¹ is off and that the warning
light
 comes on on the display 2for about
one minute after each start-up.
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Front passenger seat
table position
Depending on the vehicle, the passenger seatback
may be folded down onto the seat base to create
a table.
– Lower the headrest;
– move the seat back;
– pull the handle 3and fully lower the seatback.
When using the passenger seat in table position,
you must not use the two rear seats immediately
behind it.
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Folding down the rear
bench seatback
Ensure that the front seats are far enough forward.
Pull the handle 1and lower the seatback A.
To return the seatback to its initial position, check
that the seat belts are in the correct position and
lift the seatback. Check that it is correctly locked.
REAR SEATS
Check that the seats are correctly locked when
put back in position.
Child safety
To make it impossible for the rear doors to be
opened from the inside, move the lever 2on each
door and check from the inside that the doors are
securely locked.
Refer to Section 1 of the driver’s handbook.
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ISOFIX system
Each rear side seat is fitted with the ISOFIX child
seat mounting system.
The two rings 3are located between the seatback
and the seat base of the seat and are identified by
a marking on the seatback. To access the rings,
remove the blanking covers.
To ensure your child seat can be easily fitted and
locked on the rings 3, use the access guides 4on
the child seat.
Consult your RENAULT Dealer to find out about the
equipment available for your vehicle.
Refer to Section 1 of your driver’s handbook.
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Fuel tank
Your vehicle is fitted with a flap and a cap.
– To open the cover, pull the control 1 L ,
open the cover 3and unscrew the cap 2;
– If, while driving, the low-fuel warning light
L appears, fill up with fuel as soon as
possible.
– When the warning light comes on, you have ap-
proximately 30 miles (50 km) left if you drive at
moderate speed.
REAR (1/2)
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Depending on the vehicle, the fuel tank’s capac-
ity varies between approximately 55 and 65 litres.
Rear seats
FOLDING THE REAR BENCH SEAT
The rear bench seat is automatically unlocked to be
folded down to get a flat floor.
Make sure the front seats are far enough forward.
Pull the control 4to fold down the rear bench seat-
back.
For more information, please refer to Section 3 of
your driver’s handbook.
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REAR (2/2)
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Mobile floor
If fitted on the vehicle, this is made up of two in-
dependent and interchangeable parts. The smooth
side is easy to clean.
The mobile floor 5enables:
– a flat floor;
– a larger boot volume;
– separate boot compartments.
Please refer to the information on “Boot storage”
in Section 3 of your driver’s handbook to arrange
the mobile floor.
Tyre inflation kit/
Emergency spare wheel
Depending on the vehicle, in the event of a punc-
ture, there is either a tyre inflation kit 6or emer-
gency spare wheel available.
To access it, lift the mobile floor, then the boot
carpet.
Tools
The tool kit is located in the tray under the boot
carpet.
Depending on the vehicle, the toolbox contains:
– wheelbrace;
– jack;
– hubcap tool;
– tow eye;
– tow eye locking lever;
– bag containing the wheel bolt;
– storage bag for punctured wheel.
Using the inflation kit is a complex operation.
Please refer to Section 5 of your driver’s hand-
book.
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ACCESSING THE VEHICLE
With the RENAULT card on you (even left in your
pocket, bag, etc.) you can:
– automatic unlocking by pressing on the locking/
unlocking button on one of the front door han-
dles or the boot;
– automatic locking by pressing on the locking/un-
locking button on one of the front doors or the
boot.
Note: If required, you can use the manual mode
or built-in key. To gain access to the built-in key,
please see Section 1 of the driver’s handbook.
RENAULT Card version
The RENAULT Card system replaces the traditional
key. Locking/unlocking the vehicle is simple: as
long as it is nearby, a single press on the handle
button of either front door is enough.
For special notes relating to this system, refer to
Section 1 of your driver’s handbook.
SPECIAL FEATURES
The detection zone of the card, necessary for lock-
ing and unlocking the vehicle, depends on the sur-
rounding environment or location of the card.
RENAULT Card/remote
control key
Press:
‡ to unlock;
… to lock;
ˆ to switch on/off the dipped beam headlights,
the side indicator lights and the interior lighting re-
motely (in order to make out your vehicle in a car
park, for example);
† to lock/unlock the tailgate compartment only.
NOTE
– Two flashes of the direction indicator lights con-
firm locking;
– one flash of the direction indicator lights con-
firms unlocking.
SPECIAL NOTE
… For vehicles equipped with deadlocking,
pressing this button twice in succession prevents
the doors from being unlocked, even from the
inside.
Never leave the RENAULT Card in the vehicle or
near to any electrical equipment (computers,
telephones, etc.) which could affect its opera-
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DRIVING POSITION: SETTINGS (1/2)
Adjusting lumbar support
Raise or lower lever 6.
Front seat heating
Providing the ignition is on, pressing the switch 7
on the desired seat will activate the system. The
switch warning lights come on. The system regu-
lates the heating and deactivates it if necessary.
Pressing the button again lowers the temperature.
Pressing a third time switches the heating off.
Manually controlled seats
MOVING THE SEAT FORWARDS OR BACKWARDS
Lift handle 1. At the desired position, let go of the
handle again. Ensure it is correctly locked in place.
RAISING OR LOWERING THE SEAT
Move the lever 2as many times as required.
TILTING THE SEATBACK
Lift handle 3and tilt the seatback to the desired
position.
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Electrically controlled
seats
PULLING FORWARD/BACKWARD AND RAISING/
LOWERING THE SEAT
Use the switch 4.
TILTING THE SEATBACK
Move the top of switch 5forwards or backwards.
Carry out these adjustments when the vehicle
is stationary.
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Seat belt
ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT
Press the button 8and simultaneously adjust the
seat belt to the required height.
Headrest
RAISING THE HEADREST
Pull the headrest upwards to the desired height.
LOWERING THE HEADREST
Press the button 9and guide the headrest down to
the desired height.
DRIVING POSITION: SETTINGS (2/2)
Electric windows
Operate the switches as follows:
13 for the driver’s side;
16 for the front passenger side;
17 and 18 for the rear passengers.
PASSENGER SAFETY
The driver can prevent the front and rear passenger
electric windows from operating (and the driver’s
window) by pressing switch 14.
Door mirrors
Select the door mirror using the switch 11, then
use the button 12 to adjust it to the desired posi-
tion. Press the switch 10 to fold in the door mir-
rors.
Locking/unlocking the
vehicle
Press the switch 15 on the driver’s or front
passenger’s door:
… to lock;
‡ to unlock.
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STARTING/STOPPING THE ENGINE
Starting the engine
VEHICLE WITH KEY
With the key 1in the ignition, turn it fully on. Once
the engine has started, release it.
Note: On diesel versions, several seconds may
pass between turning the key and the engine start-
ing to allow for engine preheating.
Stopping the engine
VEHICLE WITH KEY
With the vehicle stopped, turn the key towards you.
VEHICLE WITH CARD
With the vehicle stationary, press the button
marked START/STOP 2.
Depending on the case, certain functions (radio,
navigation, wipers, etc.), except the main beam
headlights, may be switched off at the latest when
the vehicle is locked.
Vehicle fitted with an automatic transmission
Before starting, position the gear lever on Pand
turn the key as far as it will go to start the engine.
VEHICLE WITH CARD
With the RENAULT card in the interior detection
zone, ready the vehicle to start, as follows:
Manual gearbox
With the gear-lever in neutral or with the clutch
pedal depressed, depress the brake or clutch pedal
and the START/STOP button 2at the same time to
start the engine.
Automatic transmission
With the lever in position P, depress the brake
pedal and the button START/STOP 2at the same
time to start the engine.
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DASHBOARD
1 Horn and location for driver’s air bag.
2Instrument panel.
3Engine start/stop button START/STOP (for vehi-
cles that come with a RENAULT Card).
4Controls for:
– assisted parking;
– access to the “Driving assistance” menu,
– access the main menu,
– screen activation/deactivation and volume.
5Multifunction touchscreen or radio. The screen
grants access to the multimedia system. Refer
to the equipment instructions for information on
how to operate this equipment.
6Heating or air conditioning controls.
7Gear lever.
8Depending on the vehicle, two and four-wheel
drive mode selector or traction control.
9Cruise control/speed limiter main control.
10 Assisted parking brake control.
11 Ignition switch (for vehicles with key/remote
control).
12 Release control:
– bonnet,
– fuel filler flap.
13 Controls for:
– electric beam height adjustment,
– instrument panel lighting dimmer,
– lane departure warning,
– ESP and Traction Control system.
14 Controls for:
– activation/deactivation of ECO mode,
– activation/deactivation of the Stop and
Start function.
The equipment fitted, described opposite, de-
pends on the vehicle version and the country.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
8On-board computer.
7Tyre pressure loss warning.
The warning light comes on if a tyre pressure is in-
sufficient. It goes out once the pressure has been
readjusted to the correct level, the system has
been reset and after a few miles.
For more information, please refer to Section 2 of
your driver’s handbook.
WARNING LIGHTS:
© Drive very carefully to an authorised
dealer RENAULT as soon as possible. Failure to
follow this recommendation risks damaging your
vehicle.
® This warning light requires you to stop
immediately, for your own safety, as soon as traf-
fic conditions allow. Stop your engine and do not
restart it. Please contact an authorised RENAULT
dealer.
DISTANCE BEFORE SERVICE:
Some vehicles are equipped with a system that
analyses the quality of the oil in real time. It en-
sures that the engine remains reliable by adapting
the engine oil change intervals to the driving style.
Under certain conditions, the message “Service
due in...” may appear before the scheduled date.
If the message “Service required” is displayed, you
must arrange for the vehicle to be serviced as soon
as possible.
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1Coolant temperature indicator
2Fuel economy assistance
(depending on the vehicle).
3Rev counter (rpm x 1,000).
4Speedometer.
5Fuel gauge.
If the minimum level is reached, warning light 6
comes on and a beep sounds.
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LIGHTING/WIPERS
Lighting A
Turn ring 1on stalk Ato:
š switch on the side lights;
k switch on the dipped beam headlights;
Headlight flash: pull stalk Atowards you;
Main beam headlights: with the engine running
and ring 1in position k , push the stalk A;
AUTO: activate the automatic operation of the head-
lights (depending on the vehicle).
 automatic main beam headlights.
Turn ring 2downwards and then release it to:
g switch on the front fog lights.
Turn ring 2upwards and then release it to:
f switch on the rear fog-lamp.
To switch them off, repeat the operation.
Wipers B
The various positions of stalk Bare for:
– n : a single sweep of the wipers
– 0: stop;
– AUTO: automatic wiping;
NB: ring 3can be used to adjust the sensitivity of
automatic wiping, from minimum sensitivity (4) to
maximum sensitivity (6).
– 1: normal wiping speed;
– 2: fast wiping speed.
Rear screen wiper: to start/stop wiping, turn
ring 5towards you, then release it.
Windscreen washer: pull stalk B.
Rear screen washer: push the stalk B.
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Automatic climate
control B
– Stopping the system: press 9or, depending on
the vehicle, reduce the fan speed until the system
stops;
– temperature: turn 10 or 16;
– Clear View function: press 10;
– distribution of air in the passenger compartment:
press 11;
– fan speed: press 12;
– air recirculation: press 14;
– de-icing/demisting the rear screen and, depend-
ing on the vehicle, the door mirrors: press 16.
ACTIVATING AUTOMATIC MODE
Press the button 13 for the automatic mode to
control the system.
Note: pressing button 15 activates the air condi-
tioning.
When button 13 is pressed again, the air condition-
ing is automatically controlled by the system.
AIR CONDITIONING
Press the button 15 to force the air conditioning
to stop. The integrated warning light will go out.
To reactivate the air conditioning, press button 15.
The integrated warning light will come on.
DUAL MODE
Press the button 17 to independently adjust the
left and right side temperatures in the passenger
compartment.
 ELECTRIC DE-ICING/DEMISTING OF THE
WINDSCREEN
(depending on the vehicle)
Press button 9.
AIR CONDITIONING
Manual air conditioning,
heating system A
– Temperature: turn 1;
– air recirculation: press 2;
– Clear View function: press 3
– fan speed: press 4;
– stopping the system: press 5
– de-icing/demisting the rear screen and, depend-
ing on the vehicle, the door mirrors: press 6;
– air conditioned: press 7;
– distribution of air in the passenger compartment:
turn 8.
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DRIVING (1/4)
Cruise control/speed
limiter
Ï The cruise control is a function which
helps you to keep your driving speed at a constant
value.
Ð The speed limiter function helps you stay
within the driving speed limit.
Select the cruise control or speed limiter by
moving switch 2.
CRUISE CONTROL/SPEED LIMITER CONTROLS
– Main “On/Off” switch 2;
– decrease variation of the programmed speed:
button 3(-).
– activate, store or increase the programmed
speed: button 4(+).
– activate with programmed speed recall: button 5
(R);
– function standby with programmed speed stor-
age: button 6(0).
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To use the cruise control/speed limiter, refer to
Section 2 of your driver’s handbook.
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Electronic parking brake
The parking brake is automatically activated when
the engine is switched off by pressing the engine
start/stop button (except if the engine has stalled).
It is released automatically: with the engine run-
ning, a gear engaged, when accelerating and, for
manual gearboxes, as soon as the clutch is re-
leased.
The assisted parking brake, like the manual parking
brake, also enables:
– manual engagement: lift the switch 1;
– manual release: with the brake pedal depressed,
press the switch 1.
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Driving aids
(depending on the vehicle)
All the functions described below are activated or
deactivated:
– using the multifunction screen;
– from the vehicle customisation menu;
– using a switch located on the dashboard.
ACTIVE EMERGENCY BRAKING
Using a radar at the front of the vehicle, this func-
tion calculates the distance between your vehicle
and the one in front, and alerts the driver if there is
a risk of collision. It can apply the brakes automati-
cally if it considers that a collision is imminent.
When the function is not activated, the warning
light
 is lit on the instrument panel.
DRIVING (2/4)
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING
Using a camera attached to the windscreen behind
the rear-view mirror, this function alerts the driver
if a continuous or broken line is accidentally
crossed.
SPEEDING ALERT
Using a camera attached to the windscreen behind
the rear-view mirror, this function shows the speed
limit for the current stretch of road. The informa-
tion is displayed for approximately one minute after
reading a speed limit sign.
BLIND SPOT WARNING
Using sensors on both sides of the front and rear
bumpers, this function informs you when another
vehicle is in the blind spot for more than one
second.
For further details about these driving aids,
please see Section 2 of the driver’s handbook.
AUTOMATIC MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
This system switches the main beam headlights on
and off automatically.
The main beam headlights come on automatically
when:
– exterior light is weak;
– no other vehicles or lighting are detected;
– the vehicle speed is above approximately 30 mph
(45 km/h).
For more information, please refer to Section 1 of
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DRIVING (3/4)
Advanced traction
control
If fitted on the vehicle, this system makes it easier
to control the vehicle on low grip surfaces. To
select the desired position, turn the selector 7.
 ROAD MODE
This position enables optimal usage under normal
driving conditions (dryness, humidity, light snow,
etc.). “Road” mode uses ASR functions.
‘ MODE
Use this mode on dry roads with good grip.
’ MODE
This position optimises the vehicle’s ability to
cope with off-road situations. Only use this mode
off-road.
 “SOFT GROUND” MODE
This position enables optimal usage on soft ground
(mud, sand, dead leaves, etc.). “Soft ground” mode
uses ASR functions.
 “EXPERT” MODE
In this position, engine speed is left under the driv-
er’s control.
Transmission: 4-wheel
drive
Depending on the condition of the road on which
you are travelling, you can change your vehicle’s
behaviour by turning the selector 8.
“AUTO” MODE
This position optimises roadholding by automati-
cally switching between 2WD and 4WD modes,
based on the road conditions and the vehicle
speed. Use this mode on any type of road or when
towing.
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For further information on these systems, please
see Section 2 of the driver’s handbook.

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DRIVING (4/4)
Parking distance control
On equipped vehicles, ultrasonic sensors 9meas-
ure the distance between your vehicle and an ob-
stacle nearby.
When approaching an obstacle during manoeuvres,
the beeps become faster and then sound continu-
ously when 30 cm from the obstacle. Depending
on the vehicle, the multimedia screen will display a
warning in addition to the beeps.
Reversing camera
Depending on the vehicle, it is possible to display,
on the multifunction screen, the view from the rear
of the vehicle from a reversing camera mounted
on the tailgate.
When switching to reverse gear, the camera is acti-
vated and two lines appear on the screen.
Blue moving guide line 10: indicates the vehicle
trajectory according to the position of the steer-
ing wheel.
Static guide line 11: made up of three fixed
points A, Band Cwhich indicate the distance
behind the vehicle.
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Assisted parking
This function helps you to carry out parking ma-
noeuvres.
SWITCHING ON
With the vehicle at a standstill, press switch 12.
The indicator light in the switch lights up.
When a parking place has been detected, engage
reverse gear. The indicator light  lights up
on the instrument panel and a beep sounds. Let go
of the steering wheel and follow the instructions
displayed on the multifunction screen until the ma-
noeuvre is finished. At this point the light will go
out and a beep will sound.
For further information, please see Section 2 of
the driver’s handbook.
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