2019 Renault Kangoo Z.E User Manual
A major player in the electric utility vehicle industry, the 2019 Renault Kangoo Z.E. provides a greener option for people and companies in need of a van that is both small and functional. With a dependable electric drivetrain that provides a useful range for daily operations, especially in urban settings, this electric version of the well-known Kangoo model highlights Renault’s dedication to sustainable transportation solutions. The Kangoo Z.E. offers the advantages of low operating costs and zero tailpipe emissions, while retaining the roomy and adaptable cargo space of its conventional equivalents. The 2019 Renault Kangoo Z.E. stands out as the perfect option for individuals looking for a green and economical light commercial vehicle thanks to its quiet operation, simple handling, and cutting-edge technology features for improved driving pleasure and efficiency.
CHILD SAFETY: fitting a child seat: general information
Some seats are not suitable for fitting child seats. The diagrams on the following pages show you how to attach a child seat. The types of child seats indicated may not be available. Before using a differ-ent child seat, check with the manufacturer that it can be fitted. Fit the child seat in a rear seat wherever possible. Check that when installing the child seat in the vehicle it is not at risk of coming loose from its base. If you have to remove the headrest, check that it is correctly stored so that it does not come loose under harsh braking or impact. Always attach the child seat to the vehicle even if it is not in use so that it does not come loose under harsh braking or impact.
In the front seat
The laws concerning children travel- ling in the front passenger seat differ in every country. Consult the legislation in force and follow the indications on the diagrams on the following pages.
Before fitting a child seat in this seat (if authorised):
- lower the seat belt as far as possible;
- move the seat as far back as possible;
- gently tilt the seatback away from vertical (approximately 25°);
- on equipped vehicles, raise the seat base as far as possible.
In all cases, for vehicles fitted with adjustable headrests, lift the headrest on the seat as high as possible so that it does not interfere with the child seat (refer to the information on “Front head- rest” in section 1).
After installing the child seat, when this is possible, you can move the vehicle seat forward if necessary (so as to leave enough space in the rear seats for passengers or other child seats). For a rear-facing child seat, do not let it touch the dashboard or move it to the furthest forward position. Do not change these settings after the child seat is installed.
RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY: before installing a child seat on this seat, check that the airbag has been deactivated (refer to “Child safety: front passenger airbag deactivation/activation” in Section 1).
In the rear seat
A carrycot can be installed across the vehicle and will take up at least two seats. Position the child with his or her feet nearest the door.
Move the front seat as far forward as possible to install a rear-facing child seat, then move back the seat in front as far as it will go, although without allowing it to come into contact with the child seat. For the safety of the child in the forward-facing seat, do not move the seat in front back past the middle of the runner, do not tilt the seatback too far (maximum of 25° ) and raise the seat as much as possible. Check that the forward-facing child seat is resting against the back of the vehicle seat and that the headrest of the vehicle is not obstructing its use.
Front passengerairbag activation
You should reactivate the airbag 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: with the vehicle stationary and the ignition off, push and turn the lock 1 to the ON position. With the ignition on, you must check that the warning light 2 is off. The front passenger airbag has been activated.
Operating faults
In the event that the front passenger airbag activation/deactivation system is faulty, child seats must not be fitted to the front seat. Allowing any other passenger to sit in that seat is not recommended.
Contact your approved Dealer as soon as possible.
Steering wheel height adjustment
Pull lever 1 and move the steering wheel to the required position; push lever to lock the steering wheel. Make sure that the steering wheel is correctly locked.
Power-assisted steering
The variable power-assisted steering system is equipped with an electronic control system which alters the level of assistance to suit the vehicle speed. Steering is made easier during parking manoeuvres (for added comfort) while the force needed to steer increases progressively as the speed rises (for enhanced safety at high speeds). For safety reasons, only adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is station-ary. Never switch off the igni-tion when travelling down-hill, and avoid doing so in normal driving (assistance is not provided). Never leave the steering wheel on full lock when the vehicle is station-ary. With the engine switched off, or if there is a system fault, it is still pos-sible to turn the steering wheel. The force required will be greater.
A noise may be heard when the steering wheel is moved quickly. This is normal.
Trip mileage resetting
With “trip mileage recorder” selected on the display, press button 1 or 2 until the mileage recorder resets to zero.
Resetting the journey parameters (reset button)
With one of the journey parameters se-lected on the display, press button 1 or 2 until the display resets.
Automatic resetting of the journey parameters
Resetting occurs automatically when the maximum value of any of the pa-rameters is exceeded.
Resetting the estimated range
Press and hold one of the buttons 1 or 2. Estimated range is calculated in proportion to the traction battery charge level.
Reading energy consumption values
Some vehicle equipment items con-sume energy: the energy consumed by the vehicle may therefore differ from the energy consumed on the electric counter.
Interpreting some of the values displayed after resetting
Average energy consumption and speed are all the more stable and reli- able as the distance travelled from the last reset is great. The estimated range displayed after reset may not be indicative of your true range (which depends on your driv- ing style): this is because the on-board computer is programmed with a prede- fined consumption over an average of around 18 miles (30 km). This is gradu- ally replaced by your true consumption as the travel distance increases: the display will be all the more stable and reliable as the distance travelled since the last reset is great.
Setting the time
Resetting the clock A
(depending on vehicle) Display the “Clock” page on the instru-ment panel by pressing one of the buttons on stalk 1. After two seconds, the hours and min-utes start flashing. Press and hold the bottom button to enter the hour setting mode. When only the hours flash, press the top button to scroll through them. Press and hold the bottom button to enter the minute setting mode. When only the minutes flash, press the top button to scroll through them. Confirm by pressing and holding the bottom button on stalk 1. Vehicles equipped with a navigation system, radio, etc. Refer to the equipment instructions for the special features.
Exterior temperature
On equipped vehicles, the exterior tem-perature is displayed at A. If it is be-tween -3°C and +3°C, the °C charac-ters flash (signalling a risk of ice). For safety reasons, carry out any adjustments when the vehicle is not being driven. For safety reasons, carry out any adjustments when the vehicle is not being driven.
Exterior temperature indicator
As ice formation is related to climatic exposure, local air humidity and temperature, the external temperature alone is not sufficient to detect ice.
Interior rear view mirror
The interior rear view mirror is adjusta-ble. When driving at night, tilt lever 1 to avoid being dazzled by the headlights of the vehicle behind.
Heated door mirrors
When the engine is started, mirror de-icing is activated with the rear screen de-icing/demisting.
Folding door mirrors
Move button 2 to position D to fold the door mirrors in. To reset them for driv-ing, return to position B. If you fold the door mirrors in manually before resetting them to driving posi-tion B, you must first turn button 2 to position D.
Horn
Press one of points 2.
Direction indicators
Move stalk 1 parallel to the steering wheel and in the direction you are going to turn. When driving on the motorway, the steering wheel is not often turned enough to return the stalk automatically to 0. There is an intermediate position in which the switch may be held when changing lanes. You can also briefly place stalk 1 in the intermediate position, causing the indi-cator light to flash three times. When the stalk is released, it automati-cally returns to 0.
Headlight flasher
Pull stalk 1 towards you to flash the headlights.
Hazard warning lights
Pressing switch 3 illuminates all four direction indicators and the side-mounted indicator lights simul-taneously. It must only be used in an emergency to warn other drivers that you have had to stop in an area where stopping is prohibited or unexpected, or that you are obliged to drive under spe-cial conditions. Depending on the vehicle, the hazard warning lights may come on automati-cally under heavy deceleration. You can switch them off by pressing switch 3.
Manual operation
Turn the end of stalk 1 until the symbol is opposite mark 2. This indicator light on the instrument panel comes on.
Automatic operation
(depending on vehicle) When the engine is started, the dipped beam headlights switch on or off auto-matically depending on the brightness of the light outside, without any action on stalk 1. This function can be deactivated or re-activated.
- To switch it on: with the ignition on and the vehicle stationary, press and hold button 3 for at least four sec-onds. Depending on the vehicle, the message “lights ON” appears on the instrument panel.
- To deactivate: with the ignition on and the vehicle stationary, press and hold button 3 for at least four sec-onds. Depending on the vehicle, the message “lights OFF” appears on the instrument panel.
Main beam headlights
With stalk 1 in dipped beam headlights position, move the stalk towards you. The indicator light on the instrument panel then lights up.
To return to the dipped beam head-light position, pull the stalk towards you again.
Before driving at night: check the electrical equip-ment is operating correctly and adjust your headlights (if your vehicle is not carrying its normal load). As a general precau-tion, check that the lights are not obscured (by dirt, mud, snow or ob-jects being transported).
EXTERNAL LIGHTING AND SIGNALS
“See-me-home lighting” function
(depending on vehicle) This function (useful, for example, when opening a gate, garage, etc.) en-ables you to switch the dipped head-lights on momentarily. With the ignition off and the headlights off, pull stalk 1 towards you: the dipped beam headlights come on for approxi-mately sixty seconds. This action may be carried out no more than four times for a maximum lighting period of four minutes. To switch off the lights before they switch off automatically, turn the end of stalk 1 then bring it back to position 0, or switch on the ignition.
Switching off the lights
There are two possibilities:
- manually, move stalk 1 to its original position;
- automatically, the lights are switched off when the engine is stopped, the driver’s door is opened or, depending on the vehicle, when the vehicle is locked. In this case, the next time the engine is started the lights will be switched back on according to the position of the ring 2.
Lights-on reminder buzzer
A warning beep sounds when the driver’s door is opened to warn you that the lights are still on..
Front fog lights
(depending on vehicle) The side lights or dipped beam head-lights must be on. Turn ring 5 on stalk 1 until the symbol is opposite mark 4, then release it. This indicator light on the instrument panel comes on.
Rear fog light
The front fog lights and the side lights or dipped beam headlights must be on. Turn ring 5 on stalk 1 until the symbol is opposite mark 4, then release it. This indicator light on the instrument panel comes on. To avoid inconveniencing other road users, remember to switch off the rear fog light when it is no longer needed.
Turning off the fog lights
Turn ring 5 again to position mark 4 op-posite the symbol for the light you wish to switch off. Switching off the exterior lights or the ignition switches off the front and rear fog lights.
HEADLIGHT BEAM ADJUSTMENT
Control knob 1 is used to adjust the height of the headlight beams according to the load. Turn control knob 1 downwards to lower the headlights and upwards to raise them. Unladen, control knob 1 should be at 0. When the vehicle is partially or completely laden, the headlight beam should be set to light the road at be- tween 50 and 100 metres. Then use positions 1 to 4 on the control knob.
Temporary adjustment
Open the bonnet and identify the mark- ing B next to one of the front headlight projectors. For each headlight, using a screw- driver, turn the screw 1 by a quarter turn towards the – symbol to lower the beams. Return to the starting point once your trip is over: turn the screw 1 by a quar- ter turn towards the + symbol to raise the beams.
FAQ
The Kangoo Z.E. is an all-electric light commercial vehicle.
The range varies, but it’s designed to meet the needs of daily urban operations.
Charging times vary based on the charging method, but it offers options for both standard and faster charging.
Yes, it includes regenerative braking to help extend battery life.
It offers a spacious cargo area, similar to the conventional Kangoo.
Typically, the focus is on cargo transport but check with local dealers for passenger options.
It uses a lithium-ion battery pack.
The standard version typically has two seats, focusing on cargo space.
Yes, it is equipped to handle fast charging.
The interior is practical and functional, with essential comfort features and a basic infotainment system.
Standard safety features likely include airbags, ABS, and electronic stability control.
Many regions offer tax incentives for electric vehicles, which would likely apply to the Kangoo Z.E.
Yes, the cargo space is adaptable and can be fitted with different storage solutions.
It has a competitive payload capacity, though slightly less than petrol/diesel models due to the battery weight.
Yes, electric vehicles typically come with a separate warranty for the battery.