2022 Renault Kangoo ZE Owner’s Manual
The 2022 Renault Kangoo Z.E. (Zero Emission), which offers an all-electric option in the light commercial vehicle market, is a monument to Renault’s dedication to sustainable mobility. The Kangoo Z.E. blends the utility and adaptability of the traditional Kangoo van with the advantages of electric propulsion, making it the ideal vehicle for urban deliveries and companies looking for an environmentally friendly option. It has a strong electric motor and a battery pack with a respectable range, making it ideal for daily use without producing the same pollutants as conventional combustion engines. The Kangoo Z.E. offers a smooth and quiet driving experience while maintaining the large cargo area that has been a characteristic of the Kangoo range. The 2022 Kangoo Z.E. is a dependable and effective utility vehicle that appeals to both environmentally aware enterprises and individuals due to its cheap operating costs, zero exhaust emissions, and ease of driving.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE
Charging connection 3
The vehicle has a charging connection located at the front of the vehicle. In the absence of any protection against overvoltage, you are recommended not to charge the vehicle in stormy weather (lightning, etc.).
Precautions
Avoid charging and parking your vehicle in extreme temperatures (hot or cold). When the vehicle is parked in temperatures lower than around -25°C, the battery cannot be charged. To preserve the service life of your traction battery, avoid parking the vehicle for more than three months with high charge, especially when the weather is very hot. You must charge the traction battery after driving in very cold weather. Otherwise, charging may take a longer period of time or even become impossible.
Recommendations
- – In extreme heat, favour parking and recharging the vehicle in a shaded/covered location.
– Charging can be performed in the rain or snow.
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 insertion of the charging cord plug.
The traction battery charging time depends on the amount of energy remaining, the power delivered by the charging terminal and the tem-perature conditions (hot or cold). 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.
Recharging the traction battery
With the ignition off, lever 6 in gear P and opening elements unlocked:
- 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 (terminal, domestic plug socket, etc.);
- open the charging flap 7;
- open valve 9;
- grab the handle 10;
- plug in the vehicle cord;
- make sure you have clicked the charging cable in properly. The ṋ warning light on the instrument panel comes on, and the Z.E. 8 blue warn- ing light comes on, then flashes rapidly.
The charging cord is automatically locked with the vehicle. This will make it impossible to unplug the cord from your vehicle. When charging commences, the hazard warning lights will flash five times. A message on the instrument panel indicates the remaining charging time and the Z.E. 8 warning light flashes slowly. At the end of a full charge, the Z.E. 8 warning light will remain blue then go out after several minutes. You do not need to wait until the charge is at reserve levels to recharge your vehicle. If the Z.E. 8 warning light lights up red, the vehicle cannot start charging; re- start the charging procedure. If the problem persists, change power supply (terminal, etc.) or consult and approved Dealer.
The label 11 on the charging flap re- minds you of the instructions for the opening and closing of the flap:
- with the vehicle stationary, the valve and the charging flap can be open;
- when the vehicle is being driven, the valve and the charging flap must be closed.
Precautions to take when removing from the socket
- Press the button 12 on the radio fre- quency remote control or switch 13 to release the charging cable;
- grab the handle 10;
- unplug the charging cable from the vehicle. Warning light ṋ goes out on the instrument panel;
- close valve 9;
- close the charging flap 7;
- unplug the cord from the power supply;
- store the cord in its storage bag and put away in the boot.
Note: immediately after a long charge of the traction battery, the cable may be hot. Please use the handles.
After pressing the charging cord re- lease button, you will have around 30 seconds to unplug it before it is locked once again. It is imperative to follow the unplug- ging steps in order.
Radio frequency remote control A
- Locking all the opening elements.
- Unlocking all opening elements and the charging cord.
- Coded key for ignition switch, driver’s door and fuel filler cap.
Radio frequency remote control B
- Locking all the opening elements.
- Unlocking all the opening elements.
- Coded key for ignition switch, driver’s door and fuel filler cap.
- Locking/unlocking the luggage compartment and, depending on the ve- hicle, the sliding side doors.
Advice
Avoid leaving the remote control in hot, cold or humid areas. The key must not be used for any function other than those described in the handbook (removing the cap from a bottle, etc.).
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.
Radio frequency remote control operating range
This varies according to the surroundings: take care not to lock or unlock the doors by inadvertently pressing the buttons 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 control.
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.
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 bat-tery is in good condition and inser-ted 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.
KEY, RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL
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 or B Press locking button 1. The hazard warning lights and side indicator 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.
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.
Unlocking the doors
Remote control A or B Press unlocking button 2. Pressing the button briefly unlocks all the doors. A short press on button 3 locks/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.
DEADLOCKING
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).
To activate deadlocking
Press button 1 twice in quick succession. The side indicator lights and hazard warning lights flash five times to indicate that the doors have locked.
To deactivate deadlocking
Unlock the vehicle using button 2. The hazard warning lights and side indicator lights flash once to indicate that the doors have unlocked.
Special feature
For vehicles equipped with deadlock- ing, when the vehicle is charging, every time one of the doors is unlocked, opened or closed, check that charging is still in progress. If not, the charging process needs to be restarted (connecting the cord, pro- gramming, etc.). Refer to the paragraph “Electric vehicle: charging” in section 1.
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.
Closing from the inside
Pull handle 3.
Note: do not use the handle 2 to close the door.
Lights-on reminder buzzer
A warning beep sounds when the driv- er’s door is opened to warn you that the lights are still on (to prevent discharge of the 12 volt battery). This warning indicates that a door is open or not properly closed.
Child safety
(depending on vehicle)
At the rear, to prevent the side door from being opened from the inside, move lever 4 using the end of the vehicle key. From the inside, check that the door is correctly locked.
Sliding side door
Opening from the outside
Unlock the door and pull handle 5, then slide the door towards the rear of the vehicle until it locks in position. For information on unlocking the doors, refer to Section 1 “Key, radio frequency remote control: use”.
Opening from the inside
Pull handle 7 and use handle 6 to slide the door towards the rear of the vehicle until it locks in position.
Closing from the inside
Pull handle 5 towards the front of the vehicle until the door is completely closed.
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.
Recommendations concerning 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.
OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOORS
Rear hinged doors
Opening from the outside Unlock the door and pull handle 8. For information on unlocking the doors, refer to Section 1 “Key, radio frequency remote control: use”.
Opening the doors to the maximum position
For each door, pull handle 9 to 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.
If the vehicle is parked on the hard shoulder with the tailgate 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 regulations of the country concerned. Do not leave the hinged rear doors open in case of strong winds. Risk of injury.
Opening from the inside
(depending on vehicle) Pull handle 11 and open the door. Pull lever 10 to 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.
FAQ
The Kangoo Z.E. is an all-electric light commercial vehicle.
The range varies depending on usage and driving conditions, but it’s designed to be sufficient for daily urban operations.
Charging times vary based on the type of charger used, with options for both standard and fast charging.
Yes, it features regenerative braking to help extend the battery’s range.
It offers a spacious cargo area, similar to its petrol/diesel counterparts.
Typically, the Kangoo Z.E. focuses on cargo transport, but check with local dealers for passenger options.
It uses a lithium-ion battery pack designed for efficiency and longevity.
It generally seats two people, focusing on cargo space, but configurations may vary.
Yes, it supports fast charging for quicker battery replenishment.
The interior is functional, with a focus on comfort and practicality, and includes a modern infotainment system.
It likely includes standard safety features like airbags, ABS, and electronic stability control.
Many regions offer incentives or tax benefits for electric vehicles, which would apply to the Kangoo Z.E.
Yes, the cargo area is versatile and can be outfitted with various storage solutions.
The payload capacity is competitive within its class, though slightly less than petrol/diesel versions due to battery weight.
Yes, there is usually a separate warranty for the electric battery.