Renault Kangoo (2018 year). Manual

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The headrest is a safety

component; check that it is

fitted and in the correct po-

sition.

Storage position 2

Pull it towards you and lower it com-

pletely.
When the headrest is fully lowered, it

is in the storage position: do not use

this position when someone is sitting in

the rear seats.

To raise it

Slide it to the required height.

To lower it

Pull it towards you and slide it to the re-

quired height.

To remove it

Raise the headrest then press tabs 1 to

release it.

To refit it

Press tab 1 and insert the rods into the

holes, with the notches facing forwards.

REAR HEADRESTS

Child’s convertible headrest

If fitted to the vehicle, the child head-

rest and booster cushion can only be

installed on the rear side seats.
For fitting and use, refer to the equip-

ment instructions.

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Heated seats

With the engine running, activate

switch 5; a warning light comes on.

To tilt the seatback

Depending on the seat, lower or lift

lever 2 and tilt the seatback until it

reaches the required position.

To move forwards or

backwards

Depending on the seat, lift bar 1 or

handle 4 to release it. Release the

handle at the desired position and

make sure that it is locked.

Adjusting the height of the

driver’s seat

Move lever 3 as many times as neces-

sary:
– upwards to raise the seat,
– downwards to lower the seat.

FRONT SEATS

(1/3)

For safety reasons, carry out any adjustments when the vehicle is not

being driven.
We would advise you not to recline the seatbacks too far to ensure that

the effectiveness of the seat belts is not reduced.

Make sure that the seatbacks are correctly locked in place.
Nothing should be placed on the floor (area in front of driver) as such objects may

slide under the pedal during braking manoeuvres, thus obstructing its use.

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– make sure that there is nothing which

will prevent the seat from moving;

– tilt headrest 5 so as to position it

under the dashboard.

The seat locks automatically; make

sure it is correctly locked.

Flat position

Depending on the vehicle, the seatback

on the passenger side may be folded

down onto the seat base to create a flat

position.

– Hold handle 4 and move the seat as

far back as possible;

– lower the headrest fully;

– hold the top of the seatback to lower

it;

– pull lever 2 and pull the seatback

down and forwards (the seat base

will be positioned on the floor);

Be sure to hold the seat-

back when placing it in the

flat position. Risk of injury.

Maximum weight on the seat in the

flat position: 80 kg, with the weight

evenly distributed.

FRONT SEATS

(2/3)

For safety reasons, carry

out any adjustments when

the vehicle is not being

driven.

Put your hand on the front

of the seat base when repo-

sitioning it. Risk of trapping.

Repositioning the seat

Make sure that nothing prevents the

seat from moving.

– Pull lever 2 and lift the seatback, en-

suring it is correctly locked;

– reposition the seat base, placing

your hand on the front of the seat

base.

When the rear bench seat is folded

down, move the front seats carefully.

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FRONT SEATS

(3/3)

Version with front bench seat

for two

The seatbacks can be folded down (in

one or two sections).

To fold down the seatbacks
Pull on handles 6 and 7 to release

the seatbacks and lower seatbacks A

and B.

To refit the seatbacks
Refit the seatbacks and click them back

into place.

For safety reasons, carry

out any adjustments when

the vehicle is not being

driven.

To avoid all risk of injury,

ensure that nobody is in

the proximity of the moving

parts. When moving the

seat, make sure that nothing inter-

feres with the moving parts and their

locking.

Front seats

Operating faults

(depending on vehicle)
If the sliding side door does not work,

lower handle 8, hold it while the seat-

back tilts and slide the seat forwards.
To place the seat into the comfort posi-

tion, slide it rearwards.

Adjust the seat and make sure that it is

correctly locked.

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ROOF FLAP

(1/2)

Driving with the roof flap

open may be unpleasant

for passengers because

exhaust gas may enter the

passenger compartment. This use

is solely for short distances, or for

transporting bulky objects with-

out having to open the rear doors.

In this case, close the other win-

dows and operate the ventilation

system at the half or fully open

setting, do not use air recircula-

tion, as this will help to prevent ex-

haust fumes from entering the pas-

senger compartment.

Transverse bar

When loading bulky objects, the trans-

verse bar may be moved:
– Press the handle 3;
– lift the bar all the way to the door

pillar;

– lock the bar after loading.

To open:

– Unlock the control 2, the roof flap lifts

automatically (make sure that noth-

ing prevents the flap from opening.

In this case, use the handle 1 to help

raise it);

– when the roof flap is open, it must

be locked by pushing it towards the

front of the vehicle until the control 2

locks.

Important: It is prohibited to drive with

the roof flap open and unlocked.

Note: When driving with the roof flap

open, you may hear wind noise. To

reduce these, open one of the side win-

dows slightly.

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ROOF FLAP

(2/2)

Before starting, always reposition

the transverse bar and ensure it is

correctly locked.
The rear hinged doors can only be

closed with the bar locked.
Remember that the overall vehicle

dimensions may change when you

are transporting bulky objects.

1 2

To close:

– Unlock the control 2, the roof flap au-

tomatically opens halfway;

– pull the handle 1 and lock the roof

flap in the closed position.

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To rotate the partition

– Unlock the seat base by moving

handle 1 downwards;

– lift the front passenger seat base

vertically (arrow);

– lower headrest 2 to its lowest setting;
– unlock the seatback by moving

handle 1 downwards again and po-

sition the seatback horizontally. To

make the manoeuvre easier, rotate

the headrest 2 ;

– Pivot the moving section 90 degrees,

lock it at point 5 and lower catch 3.

Note: before refitting the swivelling

section in its original position, check

that locking point 4 is clean.

– unlock the swivelling section by lift-

ing catch 3;

– reposition the seat base, proceeding

in reverse order.

The swivelling section must

always be locked when the

vehicle is driven. Risk of

injury.

SWIVELLING PARTITION

When moving the swivelling parti-

tion, ensure the seat belt is not dam-

aged. Hold it aside when you rotate

the partition.

Maximum weight on the seat in

table position is 80 kg. The weight

must be evenly distributed.

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SEAT BELTS

(1/4)

Adjusting the seat belts

Sit with your back firmly against the

seatback.
Shoulder strap 1 should be as close as

possible to the base of the neck but not

on it.
Lap belt 2 should be worn flat over the

thighs and against the pelvis.
The seat belt must be worn as close to

the body as possible. E.g.: avoid wear-

ing heavy clothing or keeping bulky ob-

jects under the belts, etc.

Always wear your seat belt when trav-

elling in your vehicle. You must also

comply with the legislation of the par-

ticular country you are in.

Seat belts which are incor-

rectly adjusted or twisted

may cause injuries in the

event of an accident.

Use one seat belt per person,

whether child or adult.
Even pregnant women should wear

a seat belt. In this case, ensure that

the lap belt is not exerting too much

pressure on the abdomen, but do

not allow any slack.

Before starting, first adjust your driv-

ing position, then ask all occupants

to adjust their seat belts to ensure

optimum protection.

Adjusting your driving

position

– Sit well back in your seat (having

removed your coat or jacket etc.).

This is essential to ensure your back

is positioned correctly;

– adjust the distance between the

seat and the pedals. Your seat

should be as far back as possible

while still allowing you to fully de-

press the clutch pedal. The seatback

should be adjusted so that your arms

are slightly bent when you hold the

steering wheel;

– adjust the position of your head-

rest. For maximum safety, your head

must be as close as possible to the

headrest;

– adjust the height of the seat. This

adjustment allows you to select the

seat position which offers you the

best possible view.

– adjust the position of the steering

wheel.

Make sure that the rear bench seat

is locked in position correctly so that

the rear seat belts will operate effi-

ciently. Refer to the information on

the “Rear bench seat: functions” in

Section 3.

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SEAT BELTS

(2/4)

™

Front seat belt reminder

warning light
It remains on when the engine

is started if your seat belt is not fas-

tened. An audible warning sounds at a

low volume for 30 seconds, then at a

high volume for 90 seconds.

Unfastening

Press button 4 and the seat belt will be

rewound by the inertia reel. Guide the

belt.
Note: an object placed on the passen-

ger seat base may activate the warning

light in some cases.

Adjusting the front seat belt

height

Press button 6 to adjust the seat belt

height so that shoulder strap 1 is worn

as shown previously:
– to lower the seat belt, press button 6

and lower the seat belt at the same

time;

– to raise the seat belt, press button 6

fully and lift the seat belt to the re-

quired position.

Make sure that the seat belt is locked

in position correctly after you have ad-

justed it.

Locking

Unwind the belt slowly and smoothly

and ensure that buckle 3 locks into

catch 5 (check that it is locked by pull-

ing on buckle 3).
If the belt jams, allow it to return slightly

before attempting to unwind it again.
If your seat belt is completely jammed,

pull slowly, but firmly so that just over

3 cm unwinds. Allow it to return slightly

before attempting to unwind it again.
If there is still a problem, contact an ap-

proved dealer.

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Rear centre belt

Unwind the belt slowly and ensure that

the buckle 8 locks into catch 9.

Rear side seat belts 7

The belts are locked, unlocked and

adjusted in the same way as the front

belts.

SEAT BELTS

(3/4)

Make sure that the rear bench seat

is locked in position correctly so that

the rear seat belts will operate effi-

ciently. Refer to the information on

the “Rear bench seat: functions” in

Section 3.

Version with front bench seat

for two

In normal use conditions, fasten the

centre seat belt when no one is seated

there.

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SEAT BELTS

(4/4)

The following information applies to the vehicle’s front and rear seat belts.

– No modification may be made to the component parts of the originally fitted restraint system: seat belts, seats and

their mountings. For special operations (e.g. fitting child seats), contact an authorised dealer.

– Do not use devices which allow any slack in the belts (e.g. clothes pegs, clips, etc.): a seat belt which is worn too

loosely may cause injury in the event of an accident.

– Never wear the shoulder strap under your arm or behind your back.
– Never use the same belt for more than one person and never hold a baby or child on your lap with your seat belt around

them.

– The belt should never be twisted.
– Following an accident, have the seat belts checked and replaced if necessary. Always replace your seat belts as soon as

they show any signs of wear.

– Make sure that the buckle is inserted into the appropriate catch.
– When the rear seats are being put back, make sure that the seat belts and buckles are correctly positioned so that they can

be used properly.

– Ensure that no objects are placed in the area around the seat belt catch as they could prevent it from being properly se-

cured.

– Make sure the seat belt catch is properly positioned (it should not be hidden away, crushed or flattened by people or ob-

jects).

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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS

(1/3)

Depending on the vehicle, they are

composed of:
– seat belt pretensioners;
– air bags 1 for driver and front pas-

senger.

These systems are designed to act in-

dependently or together when the vehi-

cle is subjected to a frontal impact.
Depending on the severity of the

impact, the system can trigger:
– seat belt 2 locking;
– the seat belt pretensioner (which en-

gages to correct seat belt slack);

– the front air bag.

Pretensioners

The pretensioners hold the seat belt

against the body, holding the occupant

more securely against the seat, thus in-

creasing the seat belt’s efficiency.
With the ignition on, following a signif-

icant frontal impact and depending on

the severity of the impact, the system

may trigger the seat belt pretensioner

which instantly retracts the seat belt.

– Have the entire restraint

system checked following

an accident.

– No operation whatso-

ever is permitted on any part of

the system (pretensioners, air

bags, computers, wiring) and the

system components must not

be reused on any other vehicle,

even if identical.

– To avoid incorrect triggering of

the system which may cause

injury, only qualified personnel

from an approved dealer may

work on the pretensioner and air

bag system.

– The electric trigger system may

only be tested by a specially

trained technician using special

equipment.

– When the vehicle is scrapped,

contact an approved dealer for

disposal of the pretensioner and

air bag gas generators.

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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS

(2/3)

Driver and passenger front

airbags

It is fitted to the front seats on the driv-

er’s side and, depending on the vehicle,

on the passenger’s side as well.
Depending on the vehicle, the pres-

ence of this equipment is indicated by

the word “air bag” on the steering wheel

and dashboard (air bag zone A) and

a symbol on the lower section of the

windscreen.
Each air bag system consists of:
– an air bag and gas generator fitted

on the steering wheel for the driver

and in the dashboard for the front

passenger;

– an electronic unit for system monitor-

ing which controls the gas generator

electrical trigger system;

– a single indicator light

on the

instrument panel;

– remote sensors.

Operation
This system is only operational when

the ignition is switched on.

In a severe frontal impact, the air bags

inflate rapidly, cushioning the impact

of the driver’s head and chest against

the steering wheel and of the front pas-

senger against the dashboard. The air

bags then deflate immediately so that

the passengers are not in any way hin-

dered from leaving the vehicle.

Load limiter

Above a certain severity of impact, this

mechanism is used to limit the force of

the belt against the body so that it is at

an acceptable level.

The air bag system uses

pyrotechnic principles. This

explains why, when the air

bag inflates, it will gener-

ate heat, produce smoke (this does

not mean that a fire is about to start)

and make a noise upon detonation.

In a situation where an air bag is

required, it will inflate immediately

and this may cause some minor, su-

perficial grazing to the skin or other

problems.

Vehicle fitted with three

front seats
The passenger airbag only

protects the front side pas-

senger; the front centre passenger

is only protected by the seat belt.

Please follow the usual safety ins-

tructions (wearing the seat belt).
Risk of injury in the event of an ac-

cident.

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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS

(3/3)

Warnings concerning the driver’s air bag
– Do not modify the steering wheel or the steering wheel boss.
– Do not cover the steering wheel boss under any circumstances.

–  Do not attach any objects (badge, logo, clock, telephone cradle, etc.) to the steering wheel boss.
–  The steering wheel must not be removed (except by qualified personnel from our Network).
–  Do not sit too close to the steering wheel when driving: sit with your arms slightly bent (see Section 1 “Adjusting your driving

position”). This will allow sufficient space for the air bag to deploy correctly and be fully effective.

Warnings concerning the passenger air bag
–  Do not attach or glue any objects (badge, logo, clock, telephone cradle, etc.) to the dashboard in the air bag zone.
–  Do not place anything between the dashboard and the passenger (animal, umbrella, walking stick, parcels, etc.).
–  The passenger must not put his or her feet on the dashboard or seat as there is a risk that serious injuries may occur. As a

general rule, keep all body parts (knees, hands, head, etc.) away from the dashboard.

– The devices in addition to the front passenger seat belt should be reactivated as soon as a child seat is removed, to ensure

the protection of the passenger in the event of an impact.

A REAR-FACING CHILD SEAT MUST NOT BE FITTED TO THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT UNLESS

THE ADDITIONAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, I.E. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG, ARE DEACTIVATED.

(Refer to the information on “Child safety: deactivating/activating the front passenger air bag” in Section 1).

All of the warnings below are given so that the air bag is not obstructed in any way when it is inflated and also to prevent

the risk of serious injuries caused by items which may be dislodged when the air bag inflates.

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Side airbags

(depending on vehicle)
This air bag may be fitted to each of the

front seats and is activated at the sides

of the seats (door side) to protect the

occupants in the event of a severe side

impact.

Curtain air bags

(depending on vehicle)
These airbags may be fitted along the

top of each side of the vehicle and

are triggered along the front and rear

side door windows to protect the pas-

sengers in the event of a severe side

impact.

Warnings concerning the side air bag
– Fitting seat covers: seats equipped with an airbag require covers spe-

cifically designed for your vehicle. Contact an authorised dealer to find

out if these covers are available. The use of any covers other than those

designed for your vehicle (including those designed for another vehicle) may

affect the operation of the airbags and reduce your protection.

– Do not place any accessories, objects or even pets between the seatback, the

door and the internal fittings. Do not cover the seatback with any items such as

clothes or accessories. This may prevent the air bag from operating correctly

or cause injury when the air bag is deployed.

– No work or modification whatsoever may be carried out on the seat or internal

fittings, except by qualified personnel from an approved Dealer.

– These airbags operate through slits in the front seatbacks (door side): Never

place any objects here.

Depending on the vehicle, a mark-

ing on the windscreen informs you

of the presence of additional means

of restraint (airbags, pretensioners,

etc.) in the passenger compartment.

SIDE PROTECTION DEVICES

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The air bag is designed to complement the action of the seat belt. Both

the air bags and seat belts are integral parts of the same protection

system. It is therefore essential to wear seat belts at all times. If seat belts

are not worn, the occupants are exposed to the risk of serious injury in

the event of an accident. It may also increase the risk of minor superficial injuries

occurring when the air bag is deployed, although such minor injuries are always

possible with air bags.
If the vehicle should overturn or suffer a rear impact, however severe, the pre-

tensioners and air bags are not always triggered. Impacts to the underside of the

vehicle, eg. from pavements, potholes or stones, can all trigger these systems.
– No work or modification whatsoever may be carried out on any part of the air

bag system (air bags, pretensioners, computer, wiring harness, etc.), except

by qualified personnel from an approved Dealer.

– To ensure that the system is in good working order and to avoid accidental trig-

gering of the system which may cause injury, only qualified Network personnel

may work on the air bag system.

– As a safety precaution, have the air bag system checked if your vehicle has

been involved in an accident, or is stolen or broken into.

– When selling or lending the vehicle, inform the user of these points and hand

over this handbook with the vehicle.

– When scrapping your vehicle, contact your approved Dealer for disposal of the

gas generator(s).

ADDITIONAL METHODS OF RESTRAINT

Operating faults

Warning light 1 will light up on the in-

strument panel when the ignition is

turned on and then go out after a few

seconds.
If it does not come on when the ignition

is switched on, or if it comes on when

the engine is running, there is a fault

with the system (air bags, pretension-

ers, etc.) in the front and/or rear seats.
Contact your approved dealer as soon

as possible. Your protection will be re-

duced until this fault is rectified.

All of the warnings below are given so that the air bag is not obstructed in any

way when it is inflated and also to prevent the risk of serious injuries caused

by items which may be dislodged when the air bag inflates.

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