2018 RENAULT KANGOO Owners Manual

3.9
Adjusting automatic mode
The system normally operates in auto-
matic mode but you can alter the stan-
dard settings used by the system (air
distribution, etc.). These options are ex-
plained on the following pages.
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL (3/8)
Automatic mode is the recom-
mended mode of use
The automatic climate control
system guarantees comfort in the
passenger compartment and good
visibility (except in the event of ex-
treme conditions), while optimising
consumption.
The types of adjustments that can
be made are described in the fol-
lowing pages.
Return to automatic mode as soon
as possible.
The displayed temperature values
show a comfort level.
When starting the engine, in-
creasing or decreasing the value
displayed will not allow the com-
fort level to be reached any more
quickly. The system will always op-
timise the temperature increase or
decrease (the ventilation system
does not start instantly at maximum
speed: it gradually increases). This
may take several minutes.
Generally speaking, unless there is
a particular reason not to, the dash-
board air vents should remain open.

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ôThe air flow is directed mainly
to the dashboard air vents.
This position allows the passenger
compartment to be heated or cooled
more quickly.
öThe air flow is directed to all
the windscreen demisting
vents and the passenger footwells.
FThe air flow is directed mainly
towards the passenger
footwells.
The manual air distribution option
causes the operating tell-tale light
on display 4 to go out (automatic
mode), but only air distribution is no
longer controlled automatically by
the system.
Press button 5 to return to automa-
tic mode.
Distribution of air in the
passenger compartment
There are five possible combinations
for air distribution, which may be selec-
ted by pressing buttons 7 and 9 repea-
tedly. The arrows on display 4 indicate
the setting selected:
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL (4/8)
õThe air flow is directed to the
windscreen demisting vents
and the side windows.
÷The air flow is directed to the
windscreen demisting vents,
the side windows and the passenger
footwells.
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3.11
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL (5/8)
In automatic mode, depending on
the outside air conditions, the ven-
tilation may not start immediately at
maximum power but will increase
progressively until the engine tem-
perature is warm enough to heat the
passenger compartment air. This
may take from a few seconds to se-
veral minutes.
Varying the ventilation speed
In automatic mode, the system uses
the most suitable amount of air to reach
and maintain the desired comfort level.
Automatic mode is switched off by pres-
sing buttons 8 and 10.
These buttons allow you to increase or
decrease ventilation speed.
Switching air conditioning on
or off
In automatic mode, the system switches
the air conditioning system on or off,
depending on the climate conditions.
Exit automatic mode by pressing
button 2: the AUTO warning light on
display 4 goes out. Note: the “Clear View” function auto-
matically activates the air conditioning.
Press button
5 to return to automatic
mode.
4
8
10
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To exit this function, press button 11
again. Demisting automatically stops
by default.Rear screen de-icing/
demisting
Press button 11 .
This function allows rapid electric de-
misting of the rear screen and, depen-
ding on the vehicle, electric de-icing of
the door mirrors.
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL (6/8)
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Note: if you wish to reduce the air flow
(which may produce a certain amount
of noise in the passenger compart-
ment), press button 10.
To exit this function , press:
– button 1 again;
– or button 5 (the AUTO indicator light
on the display will light up).
Clear View function
Press button 1.
The AUTO button indicator light (on the
display) goes out.
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL (7/8)
This function rapidly demists/de-ices
the windscreen, the front side windows
and the door mirrors.
It imposes automatic operation of the
air conditioning and rear screen de-
icing, and inhibits air recirculation.
Press button 11 if you do not want the
heated rear screen to be activated.
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10
5
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3.14
Prolonged use of the air recirculation
mode may cause the windows to mist
up or lead to odours, as the air is not
renewed.
We therefore advise you to return to
normal mode (external air or automatic
recirculation) as soon as air recircula-
tion is no longer needed, by pressing
button 12.Air recirculation
Pressing button 12 activates air recir-
culation (the symbol lights up on the
display).
During recirculation, air is taken from
the passenger compartment and is re-
cycled, with no air being taken from out-
side the vehicle.
Air recirculation allows the external at-
mosphere to be cut off (when driving in
polluted areas, etc.).
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL (8/8)
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3.15
Operating faults
As a general rule, contact your ap-
proved dealer in the event of an oper-
ating fault.
– Reduction in de-icing, demisting or air conditioning performance.
This may be caused by the passen-
ger compartment filter cartridge be-
coming clogged.
– No cold air is being produced .
Check that the controls are set cor-
rectly and that the fuses are sound.
Otherwise, switch off the system.
Presence of water under the
vehicle
After prolonged use of the air condi-
tioning system, it is normal for water
to be present under the vehicle. This is
caused by condensation.
AIR CONDITIONING: information and operating instructions (1/2)
Do not open the refriger-
ant fluid circuit. The fluid
may damage eyes or skin.
Fuel consumption
You will normally notice an increase in
fuel consumption (especially in town)
when the air conditioning is operating.
For vehicles fitted with air conditioning
with no automatic mode, switch off the
system when it is not required.
Advice for reducing consumption
and helping to preserve the environ-
ment
Drive with the air vents open and the
windows closed.
If the vehicle has been parked in the
sun, open the doors for a few moments
to let the hot air escape before starting
the engine.
Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Document
for your vehicle for the inspection fre-
quency.
Advice on use
In some situations (air conditioning off,
air recirculation activated, ventilation
speed at zero or low etc.), you may
notice that condensation starts to form
on the windows and windscreen.
If there is condensation, use the “Clear
View” function to remove it, then use
the air conditioning in automatic mode
to stop it forming again.
Do not add anything to the
vehicle’s ventilation circuit
(for example, to remove
bad odours).
There is a risk of damage or of
fire.
Use the air conditioning system reg-
ularly, even in cold weather, running
it at least once a month for approxi-
mately 5 minutes.
Vehicles equipped with
modeECO
Once activated, ECO mode may
reduce air conditioning perform-
ance. Please refer to the informa-
tion on “Driving advice, Eco-driving”
in Section 2.

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AIR CONDITIONING: information and operating instructions (2/2)
The refrigerant circuit may contain
fluorinated greenhouse gases.
Depending on the vehicle, you will find
the following information on label A af-
fixed inside the engine compartment.
The presence and location of the infor-
mation on label A depends on the ve-
hicle.
AAA
Do not open the refriger-
ant circuit . The fluid may
damage eyes or skin.
Before performing any
action in the engine com-
partment, the ignition must
be switched off (please see
the information on “Starting, stop-
ping the engine” in Section 2).
ÑType of refrigerant fluid
Type of oil in the air condi-
tioning circuit
Inflammable product
Consult the driver’s hand-
book
Maintenance
Quantity of refrigerant
fluid present in the ve-
hicle.
x.xxx kg
Global Warming
Potential (CO2 equi-
valent).
GWP xxxxx
Quantity in weight and
in CO2 equivalent.
CO2 eq
x.xx t