2012 RENAULT KANGOO Owners Manual

levels:coolant ............................................................. (current page)
engine coolant ....................................................... (current page)
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Niveaux / Filtres (X61 - F61 - K61 - Renault)
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levelS (2/3)
Coolant
The level when cold should be be -
tween the MINI and MAXI marks on the
coolant reservoir 2.
Top this level up when cold before it
reaches the MINI mark.
The level should be read with the engine
switched off and on level ground. Checking intervals
Check the coolant level regularly
(very severe damage is likely to be
caused to the engine if it runs out of
coolant).
If the level needs to be topped up, only
use products approved by our Technical
Department which ensure:
–
antifreeze protection;
– anticorrosion protection of the cool -
ing system.
No operations should be
carried out on the cooling
circuit when the engine is
hot.
Risk of burns.
Replacement intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Document for
your vehicle.
Consult your approved dealer at
once if you notice an abnormal or
repeated drop in any of the fluid
levels.
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levels:windscreen washer reservoir ........................... (current page)
filter ........................................................................\
(current page)
windscreen washer fluid ........................................ (current page)
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Niveaux / Filtres (X61 - F61 - K61 - Renault)
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levelS (3/3)/FIlteRS
Filters
Windscreen washer reservoir
t opping up
– Unscrew cap 3;
– fill until you can see the fluid;
– close the cap. liquid
Screen wash product (product with
antifreeze in winter).
Jets
To adjust the height of the windscreen
washer jets, use a tool such as a flatb-
lade screwdriver.
Filters
The replacement of filter elements (air
filter, cabin filter, diesel fuel filter, etc.)
is scheduled in the maintenance opera
-
tions for your vehicle.
Replacement intervals for filter el -
ements: refer to the Maintenance
Document for your vehicle.
The engine may be hot
when carrying out opera -
tions in close proximity. In
addition, the engine cooling
fan can come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.
3
Deactivate the Stop and
Start function for any opera -
tion performed in the engine
compartment.

battery................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Batterie (X61 - F61 - K61 - Renault)
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It does not need to be serviced; never
open cover 1 on the battery.
Battery
Handle the battery with care
as it contains sulphuric acid,
which must not come into
contact with eyes or skin. If
it does, wash the affected area with
plenty of cold water. If necessary,
consult a doctor.
Ensure that naked flames, red hot
objects and sparks do not come into
contact with the battery as there is a
risk of explosion.
BA tteR y (1/2)
Depending on the vehicle, a system
continuously checks the battery charge
status.
When the ignition is off, some consum-
ers may also be switched off (dipped
beam headlights, radio, ventilation,
etc.). On the instrument panel, the
message “battery saving mode” or “batt
save” appears when they are switched
off . When the level is extremely low,
the message “low battery, start engine”
is displayed.
The charge status of the battery can
decrease, especially if you use your ve-
hicle:
– for short journeys;
– for driving in town;
– when the temperature drops, etc.;
– with the vehicle stopped and the
engine off.
The engine may be hot
during operations in close
proximity. In addition, the
engine cooling fan may
start at any moment.
Risk of injury.
1
label A
Observe the indications on the battery:
– 2 naked flames and smoking are
prohibited;
– 3 eye protection required;
– 4 keep away from children;
– 5 explosive materials;
– 6 please consult the driver’s hand -
book;
– 7 corrosive materials.
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Batterie (X61 - F61 - K61 - Renault)
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BA tteR y (2/2)
Replacing the battery
As this operation is complex, we advise
you to contact an approved Dealer.
v ehicle fitted with the Stop and Start
function
The function will have to be restarted
each time the battery is replaced. To
restart the function, press and hold the
Stop and Start activation/deactivation
switch 8 until you hear a beep.
The battery is a specific
type , please ensure it is
replaced with the same
type. Consult an approved
dealer.
8
Deactivate the Stop and
Start function for any opera -
tion performed in the engine
compartment.

tyre pressure.......................................................... (current page)
tyres ....................................................................... (current page)
tyre pressures ....................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Pressions de gonflage des pneumatiques (en bar) (X61 - F61 - K61 - Re\
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Tyre pressure
tyRe pReSSURe WHen cold
label A
Open the driver’s door to read it.
Tyre pressures should be checked
when the tyres are cold.
If the tyre pressures cannot be checked
when the tyres are cold, increase the
pressures from 0.2 to 0.3 bar (or 3 pSI).
never deflate a hot tyre.
B : front tyre pressure when driving
(non-motorway), or if less than 4 people
occupy the vehicle. C
: rear tyre pressure when driving
(non-motorway), or if less than 4 people
occupy the vehicle.
D : tyre pressures for the front wheels
(motorway) or when driving with a sig-
nificant load.
E : tyre pressures for the rear wheels
(motorway) or when driving with a sig-
nificant load.t yre safety and use of snow
chains
Refer to Section 5, “Tyres” for infor-
mation on maintenance conditions
and, depending on the vehicle ver -
sion, the use of chains.
Special note
For vehicles used fully laden
( m a x i m u m p e r m i s s i b l e a l l - u p
weight) and towing a trailer. The
maximum speed must be limited
to 60 mph (100 km/h) (48 mph
(80 km/h) for van versions) and the
tyre pressure increased by 0.2 bar.
C
De
BA
A
tyre dimensions
The following dimensions are specific
to the vehicle:
– 185/70 R 14 88 T;
– 195/65 R 15 91 T;
– 195/65 R 15 95 T;
– 205/60 R 16 96 T.
Refer to Section 5 “Tyres” for informa-
tion on changing tyres.

maintenance:bodywork ........................................ (up to the end of the DU)
washing ................................................ (up to the end of the DU)
paintwork maintenance ................................... (up to the end of the DU)
anti-corrosion protection ........................................ (current page)
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Entretien de la carrosserie (peinture mate) (X44 - X77 - J77 - X85 - \
B90 - X61 - TEST - X77 ph2 - X95 - B95 - D95 - K95 - J95 - R95 - L90 Ph2 - F90 Ph2 - R90\
Ph2 - X62
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Jaune NoirNoir texte
Bodywork maintenance
BoDyWoRk MAIntenAnCe (1/2)
you should
Wash your car frequently, with the
engine off, with cleaning products rec-
ommended by the manufacturer (never
use abrasive products). Rinse thor -
oughly beforehand with a jet:
– spots of tree resin and industrial
grime;
– mud in the wheel arches and under -
neath the body which forms damp
patches;
– bird droppings , which cause a
chemical reaction with the paint that
rapidly discolours paintwork and
may even cause the paint to peel
off;
wash the vehicle immediately to
remove these marks since it is im -
possible to remove them by polish -
ing;
– salt, particularly in the wheel arches
and underneath the body after driv -
ing in areas where the roads have
been gritted.
Remove any plant matter (resin, leaves,
etc.) from the vehicle regularly.
What you should not doDo not degrease or clean mechani -
cal components (e.g. the engine com -
partment), underneath the body, parts
with hinges (e.g. inside the doors) and
painted plastic external fittings (e.g.
bumpers) using high-pressure clean -
ing equipment or by spraying on prod-
ucts not approved by our Technical
Department. Doing this could give rise
to corrosion or operational faults.
Wash the vehicle in bright sunlight or
freezing temperatures.
Do not scrape off mud or dirt without
pre-wetting.
Allow dirt to accumulate on the exterior.
Allow rust to form following minor im -
pacts.
Do not use solvents not approved by
our Technical Department to remove
stains as this could damage the paint-
work.
Do not drive in snow or muddy condi -
tions without washing the vehicle, par-
ticularly under the wheel arches and
body.
A well-maintained vehicle will last
longer. It is therefore recommended to
maintain the exterior of the vehicle reg-
ularly.
Your vehicle has been treated with very
effective anti-corrosion products. It is
nevertheless subject to various outside
influences.
Corrosive agents in the atmosphere
–
atmospheric pollution (built-up and
industrial areas),
– saline atmospheres (near the sea,
particularly in hot weather),
– seasonal and damp weather condi -
tions (e.g. road salt in winter, water
from road cleaners, etc.).
Minor impacts
Abrasive action
Dust and sand in the air, mud, road grit
thrown up by other vehicles, etc.
You should take a number of minor pre-
cautions in order to safeguard your ve-
hicle against such risks.

JauneNoirNoir texte
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Entretien de la carrosserie (peinture mate) (X44 - X77 - J77 - X85 - \
B90 - X61 - TEST - X77 ph2 - X95 - B95 - D95 - K95 - J95 - R95 - L90 Ph2 - F90 Ph2 - R90\
Ph2 - X62
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Respect local regulations about wash -
ing vehicles (e.g. do not wash your ve-
hicle on a public highway).
Observe the vehicle stopping distances
when driving on gravelled surfaces to
prevent paint damage.
Repair, or have repaired quickly, areas
where the paint has been damaged, to
prevent corrosion spreading.
Remember to visit the body shop pe -
riodically in order to maintain your
anti-corrosion warranty. Refer to the
Maintenance Document.
If it is necessary to clean mechani -
cal components, hinges, etc., spray
them with products approved by our
Technical Department to protect them
after they have been cleaned.
BoDyWoRk MAIntenAnCe (2/2)
We have selected special products
to care for your vehicle and you can
obtain these from the manufactur -
er’s accessory outlets.
Using a roller type car wash
Return the windscreen wiper stalk to
the Park position (refer to the informa-
tion on the “Windscreen washer, wiper”
in Section 1). Check the mounting of
external accessories, additional lights
and mirrors, and ensure that the wiper
blades are secured with adhesive tape.
Remove the radio aerial mast if your
vehicle is fitted with this equipment.
Remember to remove the tape and refit
the antenna after washing.
Cleaning the headlights
As the headlights are made of plastic
“glass”, use a soft cloth or cotton wool
to clean them. If this does not clean
them properly, moisten the cloth with
soapy water, then wipe clean with a soft
damp cloth or cotton wool.
Finally, carefully dry off with a soft dry
cloth.
Cleaning products containing alco -
hol must not be used.
vehicles with a matte paint
finish
This type of paint requires certain pre-
cautions.
Do not do the following
– use wax-based products (polishing);
– rub hard;
– wash the vehicle in a roller-type car
wash;
– wash the vehicle using a high-pres-
sure device;
– attach stickers to the paintwork (risk
of leaving marks).
y ou should do the following
Wash the vehicle by hand using plenty
of water, using a soft cloth or a gentle
sponge.

maintenance:interior trim ...................................... (up to the end of the DU)
interior trim maintenance ................................... (up to the end of the DU)
cleaning: inside the vehicle ............................ (up to the end of the DU)
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Entretien des garnitures intérieures (X35 - X45 - X65 - J77 - X81 - \
J81 - X85 - X91 - B91 - K91 - D91 - X83 - X61 - X77 ph2 - X95 - B95 - D9\
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Jaune NoirNoir texte
Interior trim maintenance
glass instrument panel(e.g. instrument panel, clock, exterior
temperature display, radio display, etc.)
Use a soft cloth (or cotton wool).
If this does not clean it properly, use a
soft cloth (or cotton wool) slightly mois-
tened with soapy water and then wipe
clean with a soft damp cloth or cotton
wool.
Finally, carefully dry off with a soft dry
cloth.
Cleaning products containing alco -
hol must not be used under any cir-
cumstances.
Seat belts
These must be kept clean.
Use products selected by our Technical
Department (Approved outlets) or
warm, soapy water and a sponge and
wipe with a dry cloth.
Detergents or dyes must not be used
under any circumstances.
InteRIoR tRIM MAIntenAnCe (1/2)
textiles (seats, door trim, etc)
Vacuum-clean the textiles regularly.
liquid stain
Use soapy water.
Dab lightly (never rub) with a soft cloth,
rinse and remove the excess.
Solid or pasty stain
Carefully remove the excess solid or
pasty material immediately with a
spatula (working from the edges to the
centre to avoid spreading the stain).
Clean as for a liquid stain.
Special instructions for sweets or
chewing gum
Put an ice cube on the stain to solidify
it, then proceed as for a solid stain.
A well-maintained vehicle will last
longer. It is therefore recommended to
maintain the interior of the vehicle regu-
larly.
A stain should always be dealt with
swiftly.
Whatever type of stain is on the trim,
use
cold (or warm) soapy water with
natural soap.
Detergents (washing-up liquid, pow -
dered products, alcohol-based prod-
ucts) should not be used.
Use a soft cloth.
Rinse and soak up the excess.
For further recommendations for
maintaining the interior, and/or for
any unsatisfactory results, please
see an authorised dealer.