Renault Kangoo User manual

Renault KANGOO
Driver’s handbook

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facturer.
This Driver’s Handbook contains the information necessary:
– for you to familiarise yourself with your vehicle, to use it to its best advantage and to benefit fully from the all the functions and
the technical developments it incorporates.
– to ensure that it always gives the best performance by following the simple, but comprehensive advice concerning regular main-
tenance.
– to enable you to deal quickly with minor faults not requiring specialist attention.
It is well worth taking a few minutes to read this handbook to familiarise yourself with the information and guidelines it contains
about the vehicle and its functions and new features. If certain points are still unclear, our Network technicians will be only too
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fitted to the vehicle depends on the version, options selected and the country where the vehicle is sold.
This handbook may also contain information about items of equipment to be introduced later in the model year.
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Enjoy driving your new vehicle.

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Getting to know your vehicle ...............................
Driving ...................................................................
Your comfort .........................................................
Maintenance .........................................................
Practical advice ....................................................
Technical specifications ......................................
Alphabetical index ...............................................
Sections
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CONTENTS
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3
4
5
6
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1.1
Section 1: Getting to know your vehicle
Key, radio frequency remote control: general information, use, deadlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2
Doors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Locking/unlocking the doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.12
Automatic locking when driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.14
Headrests/Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.15
Front seats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.19
Roof flap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.22
Swivelling partition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.24
Seat belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.25
Methods of restraint in addition to the front seat belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.29
Side protection devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.32
Additional methods of restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.33
Child safety: General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.34
Choosing a child seat mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.37
Fitting a child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.39
Deactivating/activating the front passenger airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.46
Steering wheel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.49
Driving position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.50
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.54
Displays and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.58
Trip computer and warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.61
Clock and outdoor temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70
Rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.72
Audible and visual signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.74
External lighting and signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75
Headlight beam adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.78
Windscreen wipers/washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
Fuel tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.83

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Radio frequency remote
control B
1Locking all the opening elements.
2Unlocking all the opening elements.
3Coded key for ignition switch, driv-
er’s door and fuel filler cap.
4Locking/unlocking the luggage com-
partment and, depending on the ve-
hicle, the sliding side doors.
KEY, RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL: general information (1/2)
Radio frequency remote
control A
1Locking all the opening elements.
2Unlocking all the opening elements.
3Coded key for ignition switch, driv-
er’s door and fuel filler cap.
1
2
3
The key must not be used for any
function other than those described
in the handbook (removing the cap
from a bottle, etc.).
Advice
Avoid leaving the remote control in
hot, cold or humid areas.
3
5
Radio frequency remote
control C
1Locking all the opening elements.
2Unlocking all the opening elements.
3Coded key for ignition switch, driv-
er’s door and fuel filler cap.
5Locking/unlocking the key insert for
remote control B.
To release the insert from its hous-
ing, press button 5, it comes out au-
tomatically.
Press button 5and guide the insert
back into its housing.
AC
1
2
1
23
4
B

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Radio frequency remote
control operating range
This varies according to the surround-
ings: take care not to lock or unlock the
doors by inadvertently pressing the but-
tons on the remote control.
Interference
Interference by factors in the immediate
vicinity (external installations or the use
of equipment operating on the same
frequency as the remote control) may
affect the operation of the remote con-
trol.
Note: if a door is not opened within
approximately 2 seconds of the door
being unlocked by remote control, the
doors will lock again automatically.
KEY, RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL: general information (2/2)
For replacement, or if you
require an additional remote
control.
You must only contact an approved
Dealer.
– To replace a remote control, the
vehicle must be taken to an ap-
proved Dealer as both the vehi-
cle and the remote control are
needed to initialise the system.
– Depending on the vehicle, you
have the option of using up to
four remote controls.
Remote control unit failure
Make sure that the correct battery
type is being used, and that the
battery is in good condition and in-
serted correctly. These batteries
have a service life of approximately
two years.
To learn how to change the battery,
please refer to the information on
the “Key, radio frequency remote
control: Batteries” in Section 5.
Driver’s responsibility
when parking or stopping
the vehicle
Never leave an animal,
child or adult who is not self-suffi-
cient alone in your vehicle, even for
a short time.
They may pose a risk to themselves
or to others by starting the engine,
activating equipment such as the
electric windows or locking the
doors, for example.
Also, in hot and/or sunny weather,
please remember that the tempera-
ture inside the passenger compart-
ment increases very quickly.
RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS
INJURY.

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RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL, KEY: use (1/2)
The doors are locked and unlocked
using the remote control unit.
It is powered by a battery which must
be replaced (refer to the information on
the “Key, radio frequency remote con-
trol: batteries” in Section 5).
Locking the doors
Remote control A, Bor C
Press locking button 1.
The hazard warning lights and side in-
dicator lights flash twice to indicate
that the doors have locked.
If a door or the tailgate is open or not
properly shut, the doors and tailgate
lock then quickly unlock and the hazard
warning lights and side indicator lights
do not flash.
1
The key must not be used for any
function other than those described
in the handbook (removing the cap
from a bottle, etc.).
1
A B
1
C

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2
Unlocking the doors
Remote control A, Bor C
Press unlocking button 2.
Pressing the button briefly unlocks all
the doors.
A short press on button 3locks/unlocks
the tailgate and, depending on the vehi-
cle, the sliding side doors.
The hazard warning lights and side in-
dicator lights flash once to indicate that
the doors have unlocked.
A B
2
RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL, KEY: use (2/2)
2
3
Driver’s responsibility when parking or stopping the vehicle
Never leave an animal, child or adult who is not self-sufficient alone in
your vehicle, even for a short time.
They may pose a risk to themselves or to others by starting the engine, activating
equipment such as the electric windows or locking the doors, for example.
Also, in hot and/or sunny weather, please remember that the temperature inside
the passenger compartment increases very quickly.
RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
C

1.6
DEADLOCKING
Never use deadlocking if
someone is still inside the
vehicle.
1
If fitted to the vehicle, this allows the
doors to be locked and prevents them
from being opened with the interior
handles (for example, by breaking the
window and then trying to open the
doors from the inside).
2
To activate deadlocking
Press button 1twice in quick succes-
sion.
The side indicator lights and hazard
warning lights flash five times to indi-
cate that the doors have locked.
To deactivate deadlocking
Unlock the vehicle using button 2.
The hazard warning lights and side in-
dicator lights flash once to indicate that
the doors have unlocked.
1
2
1
2

1.7
Opening from the outside
Unlock the door and pull handle 1. For
information on unlocking the doors,
refer to the information on the “Key,
radio frequency remote control: use” in
Section 1.
Opening from the inside
Pull handle 2.
DOORS (1/5)
1
2
Child safety
At the rear, to prevent the side door
from being opened from the inside,
move lever 3using the end of the ve-
hicle key.
From the inside, check that the door is
correctly locked.
3
Lights-on reminder buzzer
If the lights have been left on when the
engine is switched off, an audible warn-
ing will sound when the door is opened
(to prevent the battery discharging).
2This warning indicates that a door is
open or not properly closed.
As a safety precaution,
the doors should only be
opened or closed when the
vehicle is stationary.

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DOORS (2/5)
Closing from the inside
Pull handle 5towards the front of the
vehicle until the door is completely
closed.
Sliding side door
Opening from the outside
Unlock the door and pull handle 4then
slide the door towards the rear of the
vehicle until it locks in position. For
information on unlocking the doors,
refer to the information on the “Key,
radio frequency remote control: use” in
Section 1.
Opening from the inside
Pull handle 6and use handle 5to slide
the door towards the rear of the vehicle
until it locks in position.
Recommendations con-
cerning the sliding side
door
The following precautions
must be taken when opening and
closing the doors or any other open-
ing element:
– Check that the door will not come
into contact with any person,
animal or object.
– Only use the handles on the
inside and outside of the door to
operate it.
– Take care when opening and
closing the door.
– Take particular care when the ve-
hicle is parked on a slope: open
the door with care until it is fully
open and latches into its locking
position.
– Before moving off, always ensure
that the sliding door is properly
closed.
– Do not use the lower support as a
step.
4
5
6
As a safety measure, the sliding
side door located on the fuel filler
flap side locks when the flap is
opened. For more information, refer
to the information on the “Central
door locking/unlocking” in Section 1.

1.9
Opening the doors to the maximum
position
For each door, pull handle 8to release
the door check strap. Open the door as
far as possible.
Closing manually from the outside
First close the small door and then
close the large door.
Position each door so that it is almost
closed and then slam shut.
Rear hinged doors
Opening from the outside
Unlock the door and pull handle 7. For
information on unlocking the doors,
refer to the information on the “Key,
radio frequency remote control: use” in
Section 1.
DOORS (3/5)
If the vehicle is parked on
the hard shoulder with tail-
gate open, the rear lights
may be obscured. You
should make other road-users
aware of your vehicle by using a
warning triangle or other equipment
specified by the road traffic regula-
tions of the country concerned.
Do not leave the hinged
rear doors open in case of
strong winds. Risk of injury.
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Rear hinged doors
(continued)
Opening from the inside
Move the lever 9to open the small door.
Closing from the inside
First close the small door and then
close the large door.
Position each door so that it is almost
closed and then slam shut.
DOORS (4/5)
Driver’s responsibility when parking or stopping the vehicle
Never leave an animal, child or adult who is not self-sufficient alone on
your vehicle, even for a short time.
They may pose a risk to themselves or to others by starting the engine, activating
equipment such as the electric windows or by locking the doors.
Also, in hot and/or sunny weather, please remember that the temperature inside
the passenger compartment increases very quickly.
RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
9

1.11
Closing
Lower the tailgate using interior han-
dles 12.
When the tailgate reaches shoulder
height, gently push it shut.
Opening manually from the inside
If it is not possible to unlock the tail-
gate, it can be unlocked manually from
the inside.
Insert a pencil or similar object into
cavity 13, slide the assembly as shown
in the diagram and push the tailgate to
open it.
Tailgate
Opening
Unlock the door, press button 11 and lift
the tailgate. For information on unlock-
ing the doors, refer to the information
on the “Key, radio frequency remote
control: use” in Section 1.
For your safety, check that
all the vehicle’s doors are
properly closed before
starting the engine.
11 13
12
DOORS (5/5)

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Locking the opening
elements without the remote
control
With the engine and ignition off, the
sliding side doors closed and a front
door open, press switch 1for more than
five seconds.
Make sure you have your key with you
before you leave your vehicle.
When the door is closed, all the doors
and tailgate will be locked.
Unlocking from outside the vehicle will
only be possible with the key for the
driver’s door.
Doors and tailgate status
indicator light
When the ignition is on, the indicator
light integrated in switch 1informs you
of the status of the doors and tailgate:
– indicator light on, the doors and tail-
gate are locked;
– indicator light off, at least one door is
unlocked.
When you lock the doors, the indicator
light remains lit and then goes out.
Control for locking and
unlocking from the inside
This enables all the doors to be locked
simultaneously.
Lock or unlock the doors by pressing
switch 1.
If a door or the tailgate is open or not
closed properly, the doors and tailgate
lock/unlock quickly.
CENTRAL DOOR LOCKING/UNLOCKING (1/2)
1
Never leave your vehicle
with the key inside the ve-
hicle.
Driver’s responsibility
If you decide to keep the
doors locked when you are
driving, remember that it
may be more difficult for those as-
sisting you to gain access to the
passenger compartment in the
event of an emergency.

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CENTRAL DOOR LOCKING/UNLOCKING (2/2)
2
Manual control
Using the key
Lock or unlock the driver’s door by in-
serting the key fully into lock 2, and
turning the key.
For more information on the remote
controls, refer to the information on the
“Key, radio frequency remote control:
use” in Section 1.
Locking the doors manually
Turn screw 3with the door open (using
the end of the key) and close the door.
This means that the doors are then
locked from the outside.
The doors may then only be opened
from inside the vehicle or with the key
for the front doors.
Sliding side door (fuel filler cap
side)
To prevent the door striking the fuel
filler nozzle, a mechanical system locks
it when the fuel filler flap is open.
When the fuel tank has been filled, re-
place the cap in its housing and close
the flap. The door can now be used.
3

1.14
You must first decide if you want to
activate this function.
To activate
With the engine running, press and
hold button 1for about 5 seconds, until
you hear two beeps. The indicator light
built into the control comes on when the
doors are locked.
To deactivate
With the engine running, press and
hold button 1from approximately 5 sec-
onds, until you hear a beep.
AUTOMATIC LOCKING WHEN DRIVING (RAID)
Operating principle
When the engine is started, the system
automatically locks the doors when the
vehicle reaches a speed of approxi-
mately 4 mph (7 km/h).
Operating faults
If you notice an operating fault (auto-
matic locking impossible), first check
that all doors are correctly locked. If
they are correctly locked and the fault
is still present, contact an approved
Dealer.
Also make sure that locking has not
been inadvertently deactivated.
If necessary, refer to the activation pro-
cedure.
1
Driver’s responsibility
If you decide to keep the
doors locked when you are
driving, remember that it
may be more difficult for those as-
sisting you to gain access to the
passenger compartment in the
event of an emergency.