Renault Zoe (2018 year). Instruction

1.82

EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND SIGNALS

(2/3)

Switching off the lights

There are two possibilities:

– manually, move ring 2 to position 0;

– the lights will go out automatically

when the engine is switched off, the

driver’s door is opened or 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.

NB: if the fog lights are lit, the lights are

not switched off automatically.

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.

“See-me-home lighting”

function

Depending on the vehicle, this func-

tion allows you to briefly switch on the

dipped beam headlights (to provide

light when opening a gate, etc.).
With the engine and lights switched

off and the ring 2 in position 0, pull the

stalk 1 towards you: the dipped beam

headlights come on for approximately

thirty seconds. To increase this dura-

tion, you may pull the stalk up to four

times (total time restricted to approxi-

mately two minutes).
To switch off the lights before they go

out automatically, turn ring 2 to any po-

sition, then return it to position 0.

Main beam headlights

With the dipped beam head-

lights lit, pull stalk 1 towards you. This

indicator light on the instrument panel

comes on.
To return to the dipped headlight posi-

tion, pull stalk 1 towards you again.

1.83

EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND SIGNALS

(3/3)

When driving in fog or snow, or

when transporting objects which are

higher than the roof, the headlights

do not come on automatically.
The driver remains in full control of

switching on the fog lights: the indi-

cator lights on the instrument panel

inform you whether the fog lights

are lit (indicator light on) or not (indi-

cator light off).



Rear fog light

Turn centre ring 4 on the stalk

until the symbol faces mark 5, then re-

lease it.
Operation of the fog lights depends on

the exterior lighting selected, and an in-

dicator light will light up on the instru-

ment panel.
To avoid inconveniencing other road

users, remember to switch off the rear

fog light when it is no longer needed.

Switching off the lights
Turn the central ring 4 again to align

marker 5 with the symbol. The warning

light on the instrument panel goes out.
The rear fog lights switch off when the

exterior lights are switched off.

1.84

For manual settings

Examples of positions for adjusting control A according to the load

Driver alone or with front passenger

Driver with one front passenger and two or

three rear passengers

Driver with one front passenger, three rear

passengers and luggage

Driver with luggage or load reaching the

maximum authorised load weight

Driver and luggage (reaching the maximum

permissible all-up weight)

Do not use

On vehicles fitted with this function,

control A allows you to adjust the height

of the beams according to the load.
Turn control A downwards to lower the

headlights and upwards to raise them.
For vehicles not fitted with control A,

adjustment is automatic.

HEADLIGHT BEAM ADJUSTMENT

If driving on the left in a left-hand drive vehicle (or vice versa), drivers must have

the lights adjusted by an authorised dealer for the duration of the trip.

1.85

Vehicles with automatic wiper

function

A park

B automatic wiper function.

When this position is selected, the

system detects water on the wind-

screen and triggers the wipers at a

suitable wiping speed. It is possi-

ble to change the triggering thresh-

old and the time sweeps by turning

ring 2:

– E : minimum sensitivity
– F : maximum sensitivity
NB: in foggy weather or during

snowfalls, the wiping is not automati-

cally triggered and remains under

the driver’s control.

C normal wiping speed

D fast wiping speed

Special note
When driving the vehicle, the wiping

speed slows down whenever the ve-

hicle stops. For example, fast wiping

speed will slow to normal wiping speed.

As soon as the vehicle moves off,

wiping will return to the speed originally

selected.
If stalk 1 is operated, it overrides and

cancels the automatic function.

Vehicle fitted with intermittent

windscreen wipers

A park

B intermittent wiping

The wipers will pause for several

seconds between sweeps. It is

possible to change the time be-

tween sweeps by turning ring 2.

C normal wiping speed

D fast wiping speed

WINDSCREEN WASH, WIPE

(1/2)

For all vehicles, position C can be

accessed with the ignition on and

positions B and D can only be ac-

cessed with the engine running.

1.86

Windscreen washer

With the ignition on, pull stalk 1 then

release.
A brief pull will trigger a single sweep

of the wipers, in addition to the wind-

screen washer.
A longer pull will trigger three sweeps

of the wipers followed, a few seconds

later, by a fourth, in addition to the wind-

screen washer.

WINDSCREEN WASH, WIPE (

2/2

)

When working in the engine

compartment, ensure that

the windscreen wiper stalk

is in position A (park).

Risk of injury.

Before any action on the

windscreen (washing the

vehicle, de-icing, cleaning

the windscreen, etc.) return

stalk 1 to position A (off).
Risk of injury and/or damage.

Efficiency of a wiper blade

Check the condition of the wiper

blades. How long they last depends

on you:
– it must remain clean: clean the

blade and the screen regularly

with soapy water;

– do not use it when the screen is

dry;

– free it from the screen when it has

not been used for a long time.

Replace wiper blades as soon as

their performance starts to diminish:

Approximately every year (refer to

the information on “Wiper blades” in

section 5).

Precautions for using the

wipers

– In freezing or snowy weather,

clear the screen before starting

the wipers (risk of motor over-

heating);

– ensure that no objects are ob-

structing the travel of the blade.

1.87

REAR SCREEN WASH, WIPE

Rear screen washer/

wiper

With the ignition on, push the stalk.

Rear screen wiper

With the ignition on, turn ring A

on stalk 1 to align the symbol with

mark 2 then release it.
To stop the operation, pivot ring A

again.
Wiping frequency varies with vehicle

speed.

Efficiency of a wiper blade

Check the condition of the wiper

blades. How long they last depends

on you:
– it must remain clean: clean the

blade and the screen regularly

with soapy water;

– do not use it when the screen is

dry;

– free it from the screen when it has

not been used for a long time.

Replace wiper blades as soon as

their performance starts to diminish:

Approximately every year (refer to

the information on “Wiper blades” in

section 5).

Precautions for using the

wipers

– In freezing or snowy weather,

clear the screen before starting

the wipers (risk of motor over-

heating);

– ensure that no objects are ob-

structing the travel of the blade.

Do not use the wiper arm to open or

close the tailgate.

2.1

Section 2: Driving

(Advice on use relating to fuel economy and the environment)

Starting, stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.2

Gear control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.5

Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.6

Driving advice, Eco-driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.7

Vehicle range: advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10

Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.12

Tyre pressure loss warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.13

Driving correction devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.16

Speed limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.21

Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.24

Parking distance control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.28

Reversing camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30

2.2

STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE

(1/3)

The vehicle can only be started if

the charging cord is unplugged from

the vehicle.

The vehicle can only be started if the

selection lever is at P. Please see

the information on “Gear control” in

Section 2.

Remote control RENAULT

card

When you get into the vehicle, insert the

RENAULT card fully into card reader 2.

To start
– position the gear lever to the posi-

tion P only;

– press button 1. The message

READY comes on, on the instrument

panel, along with a beep.

The message disappears when the

vehicle speed is above approximately

3.1 mph (5 km/h).

Hands-free RENAULT card

The RENAULT card must be inserted

in card reader 2 or in detection zone 3.

To start

– position the gear lever to the position

P only ;

– depress the brake pedal;

– press button 1. The message

READY comes on, on the instrument

panel, along with a beep.

The message disappears when the

vehicle speed is above approximately

3.1 mph (5 km/h).

2.3

Driver’s responsibility

when parking or stopping

the vehicle
Never leave an animal,

child or adult who is not self-suffi-

cient 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 tempera-

ture inside the passenger compart-

ment increases very quickly.
RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS

INJURY.

Operating faults

In certain cases, the hands-free

RENAULT card may not work:
– the card battery RENAULT is drai-

ned, flat 12 V battery, etc.

– near to appliances operating on the

same frequency as the card (moni-

tor, mobile phone, video game, etc.);

– vehicle located in a high electroma-

gnetic radiation zone.

The message “Please insert keycard”

appears on the instrument panel.
Insert the RENAULT card fully into card

reader 2.

STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE

(2/3)

2.4

Conditions for stopping the

engine

The vehicle must be stationary, with the

lever positioned to N or P.

STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE

(3/3)

Hands-free RENAULT card
With the card in the vehicle, press

button 1: the engine switches off and

the message READY goes out on the

instrument panel. The steering column

is locked when the driver’s door is

opened or the vehicle is locked.

If the card is no longer in the passenger

compartment when you try to switch

the engine off, the message “No key-

card Press and hold” appears on the

instrument panel: press the button 1 for

longer than two seconds.

With the engine switched off, any ac-

cessories being used (radio, etc.) will

continue to function for approximately

10 minutes.

When the driver’s door is opened, the

accessories stop working.

Remote control RENAULT card
With the card in reader 2, press

button 1: the engine will stop. The mes-

sage READY goes out on the instru-

ment panel.
Removing the card from the reader

locks the steering column.

Special note
If the card is no longer in the reader

when you try to switch the engine off,

the message “No keycard Press and

hold” will appear on the instrument

panel: press the button 1 for longer

than two seconds.

Never switch off the igni-

tion 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 air bags and preten-

sioners will no longer operate.

Driver’s responsibility

when parking or stopping

the vehicle
Never leave an animal,

child or adult who is not self-suffi-

cient 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 tempera-

ture inside the passenger compart-

ment increases very quickly.
RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS

INJURY.

2.5

Only engage D or R when the vehi-

cle is stopped, with your foot on the

brake and the accelerator pedal re-

leased.

Driving

While driving, press the accelerator

pedal to achieve the desired speed.

The reversing lights will come on as

soon as reverse gear is selected (with

the ignition on).

GEAR CONTROL

(1/2)

Operates similar to an automatic gear-

box.

Selector lever 1

The display 3 on the instrument panel

indicates the gear lever position.

P: park

R: reverse

N: neutral

D: forward

drive

Operation

To start the engine, please refer to the

information on “Starting/Stopping the

engine” in Section 2.

To move out of position P, you must de-

press the brake pedal before pressing

unlocking button 2.

With the foot on the brake pedal (warn-
ing light

on the display 3 goes out),

move the lever out of position P.

The vehicle can only start of the

gear selector is in position P.

The vehicle can only be started if

the charging cord is unplugged from

the vehicle.

Obstructions to the driver

On the driver’s side, only

use mats suitable for the

vehicle, attached with the

pre-fitted components, and check

the fitting regularly. Do not lay one

mat on top of another. There is a

risk of wedging the pedals

Put the lever 1 to position D or R.

The vehicle moves forward once

you release the brake pedal (without

pressing on the accelerator pedal).

2.6

Parking the vehicle

When the vehicle is at a standstill,

place the lever in position P: the drive

wheels are mechanically locked by the

transmission.
Apply the handbrake.

GEAR CONTROL

(2/2)

/HANDBRAKE

Operating fault

When setting off, if the lever is locked

in position P, even though you are de-

pressing the brake pedal and pressing

the unlocking button 2, the lever can still

be released manually. To do this, unclip

the cover 4 at the base of the lever.

Simultaneously press at the location 7

and the unlocking button 2 on the lever.

In the event of an impact to

the underside of the vehicle

(e.g.: striking a post, raised

kerb or other street furni-

ture), this may result in damage to

the vehicle (e.g.: twisted axle), the

electrical circuit or the traction bat-

tery.
Do not touch the circuit elements or

any fluids or liquids.
To prevent any risk of accident,

have your vehicle checked by an

authorised dealer.
Risk of serious injury or electric

shock and risk to life.

Handbrake

To release:

Pull the lever 6 up slightly, press

button 5 and then lower the lever to the

floor.

To apply:

Pull lever 6 upwards and make sure the

vehicle is immobilised.

When stationary and de-

pending on the slope and/or

vehicle load, it may be nec-

essary to pull up the hand-

brake at least two extra notches and

engage position P.

Make sure that the hand-

brake is properly released

when driving (red indicator

light off), otherwise over-

heating may occur.

2.7

DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING

(1/3)

“Neutral” 0 usage zone
Indicates nil consumption.

Green “recommended

consumption” B usage zone
The traction battery supplies the elec-

trical energy required for the motor to

move the vehicle.

Yellow “Consumption not

recommended” C usage zone
Indicates high energy consumption.

Charge meter

(on the instrument panel)
The charge meter gives the driver a

real-time view of the vehicle’s energy

consumption.

Blue “Energy recovery” A usage

zone
When driving, if you lift your foot off the

accelerator pedal or apply the brake,

the motor generates electrical current

during deceleration, and this energy is

used to slow down the vehicle and re-

charge the traction battery.

Fuel consumption is accredited in ac-

cordance with a standard regulatory

method. Identical for all manufacturers,

this enables vehicles to be compared

with one another. Consumption in real

time depends on vehicle usage condi-

tions, equipment fitted and the user’s

driving style. To optimise fuel con-

sumption, please refer to the following

advice.
Depending on the vehicle, you will have

various functions which enable you to

lower your fuel consumption:

– charge meter;

– the driving style indicator;

– the journey record and eco-driving

advice via the multimedia display;

– ECO mode – activated by the ECO

button.

If fitted on the vehicle, the navigation

system provides additional information.

The presence and display of this in-

formation depends on the type of

ambiance selected. Please see the

information on “Displays and indica-

tors” in Section 1.

2.8

Journey log (Driving ECO²

Score)

When the engine is switched off,

“Journey record” shows on the multi-

media display 2, for equipped vehicles,

letting you see information about your

last journey.
This indicates:

– average energy consumption;

– number of miles/kilometres travelled.

Driving style indicator

Lets you know about the driving style

adopted (speed and anticipation). You

are notified by the colour in the zone 1

on the instrument panel.
– Green: measured, economical driv-

ing;

– Blue: for less flexible driving;
– Purple: driving too fast.

DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING

(2/3)

The instrument panel or multimedia dis-

play 2 shows:

– an overall grade taking into account

acceleration, braking anticipation

and your skill in managing speed;

– recommendations to enable you to

improve your rating (please see the

equipment instructions).

Navigation system

Using the information available on your

navigation system (traffic information,

nearest charging station, etc.) makes it

easy to manage your journey.

2.9

ECO mode

ECO mode is a function which opti-

mises vehicle range. It acts upon cer-

tain power consuming systems in

the vehicle (heating, air conditioning,

power-assisted steering etc.) and on

certain driving actions (acceleration,

cruise control, deceleration etc.).

Activating the function
Press switch 3.

The warning light 5



is displayed

on the instrument panel and the lower

part of the instrument panel 4 goes

green.

Disabling the function
Press switch 3.

The warning light 5



goes off on

the instrument panel and the lower part

of the instrument panel 4 goes blue.

The cruise control switches to

standby each time the ECO mode

is activated or deactivated. Please

refer to the information on “Cruise

control/speed limiter: cruise control

function” in Section 2.

DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING

(3/3)

While driving, it is possible to leave the

ECO mode temporarily in order to im-

prove engine performance.
To do this, press the accelerator pedal

firmly and fully.
ECO mode is reactivated when you

take pressure off the accelerator pedal.

With ECO mode activated, the vehi-

cle speed is limited to approximately

56 mph (90 km/h).

2.10

VEHICLE RANGE: recommendations

(1/2)

A “sporty” driving style reduces your

vehicle range: opt for a “lighter” driving

style.
Advice:
– drive at a constant speed.
– keep an eye on the tools available

to you to view the road conditions

(charge meter, current consump-

tion, journey log, etc). Please refer

to the information on “Eco-driving” in

Section 2;

– adapt your driving style to avoid ex-

cessive energy consumption

– favour power recovery: anticipate

traffic changes by lifting your foot off

the accelerator pedal or by braking

gradually.

Road type

Do not try to maintain the same speed

up a hill, accelerate no more than you

would on the level. Keep your foot in

the same position on the accelerator

pedal.

The vehicle range is approved for a

mixed NEDC cycle (New European

Driving Cycle).

In real usage, the range of an electric

vehicle may vary depending on several

factors over which you have partial con-

trol, which may make a considerable

difference to the vehicle range. These

factors are:

– speed and driving style;

– type of road;

– heating level;

– tyres;

– use of electrical accessories;

– vehicle loading.
Furthermore, activating ECO mode en-

ables the vehicle to automatically take

charge of all energy consuming ele-

ments (engine power, heating, etc.) to

reduce their consumption to the fullest

possible extent. Please refer to the in-

formation on “Eco-driving” in Section 2.

Speed and driving style

High speeds will reduce your vehicle’s

range.

Renault Zoe (2018 year). Instruction - part 6