2012 RENAULT KANGOO key

starting the engine ................................ (up to the end of the DU)
child safety ............................................ (up to the end of the DU)
stopping the engine ............................................... (current page)
starting the engine ................................................. (current page)
2.3
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Mise en route / Arrêt du moteur (X61 - F61 - K61 - Renault)
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ÉDiesel versions
– Turn the ignition key to the
“Ignition on” position M, and hold
this position until the engine pre-
heating light goes off;
– turn the key to starter position D
without depressing the accel -
erator pedal;
– release the key as soon as the
engine starts.
Special note: if starting the engine
when the outdoor temperature is very
low (below - 10 ° C): hold down the
clutch pedal until the engine starts.
Starting the engine
Petrol versions
– Activate the starter without ac-
celerating;
– release the key as soon as the
engine starts.
Starting, stopping the engine
Stopping the engine
With the engine idling, turn the key to
the “Stop” position St.
STARTING/STOPPING THE ENGINE
Driver’s responsibility
Never leave your vehi -
cle with the key inside and
never leave a child (or a
pet) unsupervised, even for a short
while.
There is a risk that they could start
the engine or operate electrical
equipment (electric windows etc.)
and trap part of their body (neck,
arms, hands, etc.).
Risk of serious injury.
Never switch off the ignition before
the vehicle has stopped completely.
Once the engine has stopped, the
brake servo, power-assisted steer -
ing, etc., and the passive safety de-
vices such as the airbags and pre -
tensioners will no longer operate.

towing hitch............................................................ (current page)
towing breakdown ....................................................... (current page)
5.30
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Remorquage : dépannage (X61 - F61 - K61 - Renault)
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access to towing points
Remove cover 1 or 3.
s crew in towing hitch 2 fully : as
much as possible by hand at first, then
finish by tightening it using the wheel -
brace.
Towing hitch 2 and wheelbrace are lo -
cated in the tool kit in the luggage com-
partment (refer to Section 5 “Tool kit”).
Towing: breakdown
t OwIng: breakdown (1/2)
Insert the key into the ignition switch
to unlock the steering wheel and to
use the indicator lights (brake lights,
indicators, etc.). the towed vehicle’s
lights must be switched on at night.
Furthermore, it is essential to respect
the towing regulations set out in the leg-
islation of the country concerned and, if
your vehicle is the towing vehicle, not to
exceed the towing weight of your vehi-
cle. Contact an approved Dealer.
When the engine is stopped, steering and braking assistance are not
operational.
Only use the front and rear towing
points (never use the driveshafts).
These towing points may only be used
for towing: never use them for lifting the
vehicle directly or indirectly.
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3
22
Do not leave the tools unse-
cured inside the vehicle as
they may come loose under
braking.
– Use a rigid towing bar.
If a rope or cable is used
(where the law allows this),
the vehicle being towed
must be able to brake.
– A vehicle must not be towed if it is
not fit to be driven.
– Avoid accelerating or braking
suddenly when towing, as this
may result in damage being
caused to the vehicle.
– When towing a vehicle, it is ad -
visable not to exceed 15 mph
(25 km/h).

battery (remote control) ........................ (up to the end of the DU)
remote control door locking batteries .......................................... (up to the end of the DU)
5.35
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Télécommande à radiofréquence : piles (X61 - F61 - K61 - Re\
nault)
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replacing the remote control
battery
Undo screw 1 to remove the remote
control cover. Replace battery
2 according to the di -
rection marked on the cover.
n ote: It is not advisable to touch the
electronic circuit in the key cover when
replacing the battery.
Radio frequency remote control: batteries
Do not throw away your
used batteries; give them to
an organisation responsible
for collecting and recycling
batteries.
raDIO FreQuency remOte cOntrOl: batteries
1
2
When refitting, ensure that the cover
is correctly clipped on and the screw
tightened.
The batteries are available from ap-
proved Dealers, and their service
life approximately two years.
Check that there is no dye on the
battery: risk of an incorrect electri -
cal contact.

operating faults ..................................... (up to the end of the DU)
faults operating faults ............................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Anomalies de fonctionnement (X61 - F61 - K61 - Renault)
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Operating faults
the starter is activated POssIBle causeswhat tO DO
Warning lights dim or fail to come on;
the starter does not run. Battery terminals disconnected,
oxidised or incorrectly secured.Retighten, reconnect or clean them if they
are oxidised.
Battery discharged or worn. Connect another battery to the faulty bat -
tery. Refer to the paragraph “Battery: trou-
bleshooting” in Section 5 or replace the bat-
tery if necessary.
Do not push the vehicle if the steering
column is locked.
The engine will not start. Starting conditions are not fulfilled.Refer to the information on “Starting/stop -
ping the engine” in Section 2.
The steering column remains locked. Steering wheel locked.To unlock, move the key and the steer -
ing wheel (refer to the information on the
“Ignition switch” in Section 2).
OPeratIng F aults (1/4)
the following advice will enable you to carry out quick, temporary repairs. For safety reasons, you should always contact
an approved Dealer as soon as possible.

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7.3
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Index (X61 - F61 - K61 - Renault)
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AlphAbeticAl index (3/5)
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jack ............................................................................. 5.8, 5.10
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levels ....................................................................... 4.8 → 4.10
levels: brake fluid ...................................................................... 4.8
coolant .................................................................. 1.57, 4.9
fuel ............................................................................... 1.57
windscreen washer reservoir ....................................... 4.10
lifting the vehicle changing a wheel .............................................. 5.10 – 5.11
lighting: interior ............................................................... 3.16 – 3.17
lights adjustment ................................................................... 1.73
changing bulbs .................................................. 5.15 – 5.16
fog lights ...................................................................... 5.17
front ................................................................... 5.15 – 5.16
lights: brake lights .................................................................. 5.18
dipped beam headlights ............................. 1.52, 1.70, 5.15
direction indicators ..................................... 1.52, 1.69, 5.18
fog lights .................................................... 1.52, 1.72, 5.17
hazard warning ............................................................ 1.69
main beam headlights .............................. 1.52, 1.70 – 1.71
number plate lights ...................................................... 5.20
reversing lights ............................................................. 5.18
side lights ..................................................................... 1.70
lights-on warning buzzer ............................................. 1.6, 1.71
locking the doors ............................................. 1.5, 1.11 – 1.12
luggage compartment cover .............................................. 3.32
luggage retaining net ......................................................... 3.33M
maintenance:
bodywork .......................................................... 4.14 – 4.15
interior trim ........................................................ 4.16 – 4.17
mechanical ....................................... 4.2 → 4.5, 6.9 → 6.14
map reading lights .................................................. 3.16 – 3.17
methods of restraint in addition to the front seat belts ..............
1.29 → 1.31
methods of restraint in addition to the seat belts ... 1.29 → 1.33
multimedia equipment ............................................ 5.32 – 5.33
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oil change ................................................................... 4.6 – 4.7
opening the doors .................................................... 1.6 → 1.10
operating faults ................................ 1.52 → 1.55, 5.36 → 5.39
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paintwork maintenance ..................................................... 4.14 – 4.15
reference ........................................................................ 6.2
parking distance control .......................................... 2.25 – 2.26
partition .............................................................................. 1.23
power-assisted steering ....................................................... 2.8
practical advice .................................................................. 5.33
pretensioners ..................................................................... 1.29
puncture ...................................................................... 5.8, 5.10
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radio........................................................................ 5.32 – 5.33
radio frequency remote control/key use .......................................................................... 1.2, 1.4
rear bench seat ....................................................... 3.28 – 3.29
rear lights changing bulbs ................................................. 5.18 → 5.20
rear parcel shelf ................................................................. 3.32