Which radio is in your Renault Kangoo?
The Kangoo has had 3 sets of radios since 1997, from the Tuner List, Update List and cassette radios to the MediaNav and newer radios. Find yours by year below, but go by the serial: radios get swapped, and the free check reads it for you.
How to find your Renault Kangoo radio serial number
On the screen
- Switch the radio on.
- Hold buttons 1 and 6 together for about 5 seconds.
- The screen shows a letter and 3 numbers (like A123). That is your precode.
- Nothing shows? Check the separate screen on top of the dashboard, or look for "PRE CODE" on the radio’s label.
On the label
The serial is also printed on a label on the top or side of the radio. It comes out with a pair of radio removal keys. Which keys, and where they go: how to remove a car radio.
Photograph the label rather than copying it by hand — 0 and O, 1 and I are easy to mix up.
Tips for your Renault Kangoo
- Hold buttons 1 and 6 for about 5 seconds with the radio on.
- The Mercedes Citan uses the same radios, so the same steps work.
How to enter your Renault Kangoo radio code
Renault precode
- Use buttons 1, 2, 3 and 4 to set each number.
- Hold button 6 for about 5 seconds until the radio beeps.
If your Renault Kangoo radio says LOCKED, WAIT or SAFE
| Radio | What to do |
|---|---|
| Renault precode | WAIT or ERROR — leave the radio on for 30–60 minutes and try again. |
What LOCKED, WAIT and SAFE mean, and how long to wait →
Renault Kangoo radio code questions
How do I find my Kangoo radio precode?
Hold buttons 1 and 6 for about 5 seconds with the radio on. A letter and 3 numbers appear, like A123.
How do I enter the code?
Use buttons 1 to 4 to set each number, then hold button 6 until the radio beeps.
Can you do every Renault Kangoo radio?
For 1997–2008, 2008–2013, yes: the code appears on screen as soon as you have paid; for 2013 on, not at the moment. Most of these radios are linked to the van, so there is no precode to work from. If holding buttons 1 and 6 does show one, type it in: the free check will tell you. The free check tells you which yours is before you pay.
Which radio does my Renault Kangoo have?
It depends on the year. 1997–2008 (First Kangoo): Tuner List, Update List and cassette radios. 2008–2013 (Second Kangoo): Tuner List and Update List radios. 2013 on (Later Kangoo): MediaNav and newer radios. Radios were often swapped, so the serial on yours is what counts.
What does the serial look like on a Renault Kangoo?
A letter and 3 numbers, like A123.
Do I have to take the radio out of my Renault Kangoo?
Usually not: with the radio on, hold 1 and 6 and the serial shows on the screen.
Updated October 2026