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Renault Kangoo (2022 year). Manual in english - page 19

PUNCTURE, EMERGENCY SPARE WHEEL (1/2)

In case of puncture

If the vehicle is parked on

Depending on the vehicle, either an

the hard shoulder, you must

emergency spare wheel or a tyre infla-

warn other road users of

tion kit is provided ➥ 5.4.

your vehicle’s presence

1

with a warning triangle or with other

Vehicle fitted with a tyre pressure

devices as per the legislation apply-

loss warning system

ing to the country you are in.

In the event of under-inflation (punc-

tures, under-inflation etc.), the 

warning light appears on the instrument

panel. ➥ 2.31, ➥ 2.37.

2

3

4

Do not leave the tools unse-

Emergency spare wheel 2

cured inside the vehicle as

they may come loose under

This is stored in cage 4 under the floor

braking. After use, make

at the rear of the vehicle.

sure the tools are correctly posi-

tioned in their mountings: not doing

To access the emergency spare

so presents a risk of injury.

wheel

- Open the boot lid;

If bolts are supplied with the emer-

- loosen the nut using the wheel-

gency spare wheel, you must use

brace 1 ➥ 5.8;

these bolts only for the emergency

- unhook the cradle, taking it by the

spare wheel.

handle 3;

The jack is designed for wheel

In some cases (rear puncture, vehi-

- release the emergency spare wheel.

changing purposes only. Under no

cle loaded with towing equipment),

circumstances should it be used for

it is necessary to raise the vehicle

carrying out repairs underneath the

(using the lifting point nearest the

vehicle or to gain access to the un-

wheel concerned) to access to the

derside of the vehicle.

emergency spare wheel ➥ 5.11.

5.2

PUNCTURE, EMERGENCY SPARE WHEEL (2/2)

- attach the handle 3 by moving it

slightly to the left, if necessary, to

1

find the hook 5;

- tighten the nut using the 1 key to refit

and lock the assembly;

- check that it is correctly locked in

place.

5

3

2

4

A

If the emergency spare wheel has been stored for several years, have it

To store the wheel in the cage

checked by your Dealer to ensure that it is safe to use.

– Make sure that you reposition the

Vehicle fitted with an emergency spare wheel that differs from the

wheel 2 correctly in the cage, with

other wheels:

the valve facing downwards;

-

Never fit more than one emergency spare wheel to the same vehicle.

–

The punctured wheel is wider than the emergency spare wheel, so the height

– position the wheel as far to the right

of the vehicle ground clearance is reduced.

as possible and at the bottom of the

-

Replace the emergency spare wheel as soon as possible with a wheel identi-

cage 4 (movement A);

cal to the original one.

- ensure that the handle 3 located

-

When this is fitted to the vehicle, which must only be a temporary measure, the

on the left-hand side is raised and

driving speed must not exceed the speed indicated on the label on the wheel.

mobile;

-

Fitting an emergency spare wheel may alter the way the vehicle usually runs.

- lift the cage 4 by the handle 3 using

Avoid sudden acceleration or deceleration and reduce your speed when cor-

your left hand, while holding down

nering.

the wheel 2 at the bottom of the cage

-

If you need to use snow chains, fit the emergency spare wheel to the rear axle

using your right hand;

and check the tyre pressure.

5.3

TYRE INFLATION KIT (1/4)

Do not attempt to use the

The kit is only approved for

B

inflation kit if the tyre has

inflating the tyres of the ve-

been damaged as a result

hicle originally equipped

of driving with a puncture.

with the kit.

You should therefore carefully check

It must never be used to inflate

A

the condition of the tyre sidewalls

the tyres of another vehicle, or any

before any operation.

other inflatable object (rubber ring,

rubber boat, etc.).

Driving with underinflated, flat or

punctured tyres can be dangerous

Avoid spillage on skin when han-

and may make the tyre impossible

dling the repair product bottle. If

to repair.

droplets do leak out, rinse them off

with plenty of water.

This repair is temporary.

Keep the repair kit away from chil-

A tyre which has been punctured

dren.

should always be inspected (and re-

paired, where possible) as soon as

Do not dispose of the empty bottle

The kit repairs tyres when

possible by a specialist.

in the countryside. Return it to your

tread A has been dam-

approved dealer or to a recycling or-

aged by objects smaller

When taking a tyre which has been

ganisation.

than 4 mm. It cannot repair

repaired using this kit to be replaced,

all types of puncture, such as cuts

you must inform the specialist.

The bottle has a limited service

larger than 4 mm, or cuts in tyre

life which is indicated on its label.

When driving, vibration may be felt

sidewall B.

Check the expiry date.

due to the presence of the repair

Ensure also that the wheel rim is in

product injected into the tyre.

Contact an approved dealer to re-

good condition.

place the inflation tube and repair

product bottle.

Do not pull out the foreign body

causing the puncture if it is still in

the tyre.

5.4

TYRE INFLATION KIT (2/4)

Note: while the bottle is emptying

(approximately

30 seconds), the

pressure gauge 2 will briefly indicate

a pressure of 6 bar, then the pres-

1

sure drops;

- Adjust the pressure: to increase it,

continue inflation with the kit. To

reduce it, press the button 1.

C

2

Depending on the vehicle, in the event

Engine running, handbrake applied:

of a puncture use the kit located in the

- Disconnect any accessories previ-

storage compartment under the flap C

ously connected to the vehicle’s ac-

at the footwell of the front right-hand

cessories sockets;

seat.

- refer to the information on the in-

flation kit compressor located in

Vehicle fitted with a tyre pressure

the luggage compartment of the ve-

loss warning system

hicle and follow the instructions;

In the event of under-inflation (punc-

- inflate the tyre to the recommended

pressure ➥ 4.10 ;

Before using this kit, park

tures, under-inflation etc.), the 

- after a maximum of 15 minutes, stop

the vehicle at a sufficient

warning light appears on the instrument

inflating and read the pressure (on

distance from traffic, switch

panel. ➥ 2.31, ➥ 2.37.

pressure gauge 2).

on the hazard warning

lights, apply the handbrake, ask all

passengers to leave the vehicle and

keep them away from traffic.

5.5

TYRE PRESSURE KIT (3/4)

Once the tyre is correctly inflated,

remove the kit: unclip the inflation

3

adapter slowly from the container 3 to

prevent any product spatter and store

the container in plastic packaging to

prevent product leaks.

- Affix the driving recommendation

label (located under the container) to

the dashboard where the driver can

see it.

- Put the kit away.

- At the end of this initial inflation op-

eration, air will still escape from the

Nothing should be placed

tyre. You must drive a short distance

around the driver’s feet

in order to seal the hole.

as such objects may slide

- Start immediately and drive at a

under the pedals during

If a minimum pressure of 1.8 bar is

speed between 12 to 37 mph (20 to

sudden braking manoeuvres and

not reached after 15 minutes, repair

60 km/h) in order to distribute the

obstruct their use.

is not possible; do not drive the ve-

product evenly in the tyre; after driv-

hicle but contact an approved dealer.

ing a distance of 2 miles (3 km), stop

and check the pressure.

- If the pressure is higher than 1.3 bar

but lower than the recommended

pressure (refer to the label affixed to

If the vehicle is parked on

the edge of the driver’s door), adjust

the hard shoulder, you must

it. Otherwise, contact an approved

warn other road users of

dealer: the tyre cannot be repaired.

your vehicle’s presence

with a warning triangle or with other

devices as per the legislation apply-

ing to the country you are in.

5.6

TOOLS (1/2)

Hubcap tool 3

2

This tool is used to remove the wheel

trims.

Wheel bolt guide 4

To finish loosening or starting to tighten

1

the wheel bolts.

6

3

Tow eye 5

➥ 5.40

4

5

Wheelbrace 6

Locks or unlocks the wheel bolts and

Tool kit storage

Jack 2

tow eye 5.

The tool kit 1 is located under the flap at

Fold it correctly before refitting it in its

the footwell of the front right-hand seat.

housing (ensure that the wheelbrace is

correctly positioned).

5.8

TOOLS (2/2)

1

B

A

Do not leave the tools un-

secured inside the vehicle

as they may come loose

under braking. After use,

Jack storage position A

Storage position B in the tool

check that all the tools are correctly

Fold the jack away correctly before

kit 1

clipped into the tool kit, then posi-

storing it in its housing. Make sure that

tion it correctly in its housing: risk of

Reposition the tools in the casing and

the handle is placed correctly in its stor-

injury.

check that the assembly is correctly

age position.

positioned (not doing so may result in

If bolts are supplied with the emer-

noise).

gency spare wheel, you must use

these bolts only for the emergency

spare wheel.

The jack is designed for wheel

changing purposes only. Under no

circumstances should it be used for

carrying out repairs underneath the

vehicle or to gain access to the un-

derside of the vehicle.

5.9

WHEEL TRIMS - WHEEL

3

4

D

C

B

1

1

A

2

Wheel trim with concealed

Wheel trim 3

Central wheel trim with

wheel bolts

visible wheel bolts

Remove using hubcap tool 1 (located in

(Wheel trim 4)

Remove the wheel trim using hubcap

the tool kit) by engaging the hook in the

tool 1 (located in the tool kit) by en-

opening near the edge of the trim.

The bolts are directly accessible.

gaging the hook in the opening near

To refit, position the trim attachments

valve 2.

facing the wheel attachments and

To refit it, align it with valve 2. Push the

press hard in the middle of the trim to

Do not leave the tools un-

retaining hooks in fully, starting with

clip it to the wheel.

secured inside the vehicle

side A near the valve, followed by B

as they may come loose

and C, finishing at D opposite the valve.

under braking. After use,

check that all the tools are correctly

clipped into the tool kit, then position

it correctly in its housing.

Risk of injury.

5.10

CHANGING A WHEEL (1/2)

Vehicles equipped with a jack

Start cranking the jack by hand, posi-

tioning the jack support plate 1 in the

and wheelbrace

2

slightly indented groove underneath

If necessary, remove the wheel trim.

the vehicle, located between the two

1

Use the wheelbrace 3 to slacken off the

notches 2.

3

wheel bolts. Position it so as to be able

Continue to crank the jack so that the

to push from above.

baseplate is correctly positioned

(it

Position the jack 4 horizontally. The jack

should be underneath the vehicle and

head must be positioned at the same

aligned with the jack head).

level as the reinforced panel nearest to

Turn it a few times to lift the wheel off

the wheel concerned.

the ground.

4

Switch on the hazard warn-

ing lights.

Keep the vehicle away from

traffic and on a level surface

where it will not slip.

Apply the parking brake and engage

a gear (first or reverse gear, or posi-

If the vehicle is parked on

tion P on automatic gearboxes).

the hard shoulder, you must

Ask all the passengers to leave the

warn other road users of

vehicle and keep them away from

your vehicle’s presence

traffic.

with a warning triangle or with other

devices as per the legislation apply-

ing to the country you are in.

5.11

TYRES (1/3)

Tyre and wheel safety

Tyre pressures

The tyres are the only contact between

Adhere to the tyre pressures (including

the vehicle and the road, so it is essen-

the emergency spare wheel). The tyre

tial to keep them in good condition.

pressures should be checked at least

2

once a month and additionally before

You must make sure that your tyres

any long journey (refer to the label af-

con- form to local road traffic regula-

fixed to the edge of the driver’s door).

tions.

1

Maintaining the tyres

The tyres must be in good condition

and the tread form must have sufficient

depth; tyres approved by our Technical

Department have wear warning strips 1

Incorrect tyre pressures

which are indicators moulded into

lead to abnormal tyre wear

the tread at several points.

and unusually hot running.

When the tyre tread has been worn

These are factors which

to the level of the warning strips, they

may seriously affect safety and lead

become visible 2: it is then necessary

to:

to replace your tyres because the tread

rubber is now only 1.6 mm deep at

- poor road holding;

most, resulting in poor road holding

- risk of bursting or tread separa-

on wet roads.

tion.

An overloaded vehicle, long journeys

The pressure depends on the load

by motorway, particularly in very hot

Incidents which occur when

and the speed of use. Adjust the

weather, or continual driving on poorly

driving, such as striking the

pressure according to the condi-

surfaced minor roads will lead to more

kerb, may damage the tyres

tions of use (refer to the label affixed

rapid tyre wear and affect safety.

and wheel rims, and could

to the edge of the driver’s door).

also lead to misalignment of the

front or rear axle geometry. In this

case, have the condition of these

checked by an approved dealer.

5.13

HEADLIGHTS: changing bulbs (1/2)

1

To comply with current legislation, or

as a precaution, you can obtain an

A

B

emergency kit from your approved

dealer containing a set of spare

bulbs and fuses.

2

Vehicles with halogen

Main beam headlights

The bulbs are under pres-

sure and can break when

headlights

Remove cover B.

replaced.

Tilt bulb holder 2 to release it and then

Dipped beam headlights

Risk of injury.

replace the bulb.

Remove cover A.

Type of bulb: H7.

Tilt bulb holder 1 to release it and then

Do not touch the bulb glass. Hold it

replace the bulb.

by its base.

Type of bulb: H7.

Please note when work-

It is essential to use anti-U.V. 55W

ing close to the engine that

After replacing the bulb, please ensure

bulbs so as not to damage the plastic

it may be hot. The engine

that the lights are adjusted by a profes-

on the headlights. Mark the bulb’s po-

cooling fan may also start

sional.

sition before removal to ensure correct

positioning when replacing.

at any moment. The 

label

When the bulb has been changed,

in the engine compartment reminds

make sure you refit the cover correctly.

you of this.

Risk of injury.

5.16

HEADLIGHTS: changing bulbs (2/2)

LED front fog lights 8

Please see an authorised dealer.

5

3

6

4

7

8

Before carrying out any op-

eration in the engine com-

partment, you must switch

Daytime running lights, LED front

LED headlights

off the ignition.

side lights 3

Daytime running lights, LED front

Please see an authorised dealer.

side lights 5

LED direction indicator lights 4

Please see an authorised dealer.

Please see an authorised dealer.

LED main beam headlights, dipped

Any operation on (or modi-

beam headlights 6

fication to) the electrical

system must be performed

Please see an authorised dealer.

by an approved dealer

since an incorrect connection might

LED direction indicator lights 7

damage the electrical equipment

Please see an authorised dealer.

(harness, components and in partic-

ular the alternator). In addition, your

Dealer has all the parts required for

fitting these units.

5.17

REAR LIGHTS AND SIDE LIGHTS: replacing the bulbs (1/4)

3

2

4

1

2

5

6

3

7

2

Direction indicator lights,

Release the light assembly from out-

4 Brake light

side the vehicle by pulling towards the

Bulb type 4: P21W or, depending on

reversing lights, fog lights

rear.

the vehicle, PR21W.

and brake lights

Remove the bulb holder 3 by releasing

5 Reversing light

Undo bolt 1 to remove the light.

clips 2.

Bulb type 5: W16W.

6 Indicator light

Refitting

Bulb type 6: PY21W.

To refit, proceed in the reverse order,

7 Fog light

taking care not to damage the wiring,

Bulb type 7: P21W.

and fasten clips 2 on the bulb holder 3.

The bulbs are under pres-

To comply with current legislation, or

sure and can break when

as a precaution, you can obtain an

replaced.

emergency kit from your approved

Risk of injury.

dealer containing a set of spare

bulbs and fuses.

5.18

REAR LIGHTS AND SIDE LIGHTS: replacing the bulbs (2/4)

9

8

10

LED side lights 8

High-level LED brake light 9

LED number plate lights 10

(depending on the vehicle)

Consult an approved dealer.

Consult an approved dealer.

Consult an approved Dealer.

5.19

REAR LIGHTS AND SIDE LIGHTS: replacing the bulbs (3/4)

11

12

13

Number plate light

LED side repeaters 13

Undo screw 11.

Consult an approved dealer.

Remove the light cover 12 to access

the bulb.

Bulb type: W5W.

The bulbs are under pres-

sure and may break when

replaced.

Risk of injury.

5.20

REAR LIGHTS AND SIDE LIGHTS: replacing the bulbs (4/4)

15

16

14

A

B

C

17

Indicator lights 14

Bulb type: WY5W.

As the door mirror shell needs to be

To refit it, carry out the above opera-

removed, we advise you to have the

tions in reverse order.

bulb replaced by an approved dealer.

Make sure:

To access the bulb:

- that the bulb holder 17 is aligned cor-

- carefully unclip the door mirror

rectly before inserting it into its housing;

shell 15 from its base 16 (movement A);

- that the door mirror shell 15 clips

- disengage the bulb holder 17 using a

properly onto its base 16.

flat-blade screwdriver or similar, lever-

When disassembling and refitting,

ing at C (movement B);

ensure that the wiring and the surround-

- disengage and remove the bulb

ing components are not damaged.

holder 17 then replace the bulb 18.

17

18

5.21

INTERIOR LIGHTING: changing bulbs (1/5)

3

1

5

3

A

2

4

Front ceiling light 1

Refitting

- Unclip the lens 2 (using a tool such

- Clip the lens 2 on to the bulb holder 3;

as a flat screwdriver), positioned

- clip in the interior lights 1 until the unit

at A;

clicks;

- unclip and release the bulb

- ensure that the interior lights are

holder 3 using the tabs 4;

properly positioned and locked into

- remove the bulb concerned.

place.

Type of bulb 5: W5W.

1

The bulbs are under pres-

sure and can break when

replaced.

Risk of injury.

5.22

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