2012 RENAULT TWINGO Owners Manual

rear seatsfunctions ......................................... (up to the end of the DU)
adjusting the seats ................................ (up to the end of the DU)
rear seats .............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
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Sièges arrière : fonctionnalités (X44 - Renault)
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Rear seats: functions
REAR SEATS: functions
To fold down the rear seatsThe seats can be folded down in order
to transport large objects:
From the front, lower the headrest.
From the rear, lift handle 2 to fold down
the seatback, lower bar 1 of the seat
concerned and move it forwards fully.
Lift the controls 3 located either side
of the seat and lift the seat against the
front seats. Tension wheels
4 located under each
of the rear seats are used to keep the
seats folded down.
Unhook the tension wheel from ring 5
and hook it to the rods on the headrest
in front.
To return the seats
Unhook retainer 4 from the headrest
rods, and stow it by hooking it into
ring 5. Lower the seat until it is approxi -
mately 10 cm from the floor then re -
lease it. The seat positions itself under
its own weight. Raise the seatback and
ensure the seat is correctly locked.
When moving the rear
seats, ensure that nothing
obstructs the anchorage
points (passenger’s arm or
leg, a pet, gravel, cloth, toys, etc.).
When tilting the seats, be
careful not to lock the seat
belts. If this happens, tilt
the seat again. Pull the belt
strap, reposition the seat and re -
lease the strap.
For safety reasons, carry
out any adjustments when
the vehicle is not being
driven.
When refitting the seat -
back , make sure it is cor -
rectly locked in place.
If seat covers are fitted ,
make sure these do not prevent the
seatback latch from locking in.
Make sure that the seat belts are
positioned correctly.
Reposition the headrests.
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rear bench seat..................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Banquette arrière : fonctionnalité (X44 - Renault)
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Rear bench seat: functions
The seat and the seatback may be
folded away to allow large objects to be
transported.
To raise the seatBefore handling the bench seat, ensure
the seat belt catches 1 are attached
to the corresponding buckles 2 and
ensure the front seats are far enough
forward.
From the front, lift the seat base 3
against the front seats (movement A).
To fold away the seat, proceed in reverse order.
Position the rear bench seat cushion in
such a way so as to position the rear
section of the seat base under the seat-
back.
Check that it is correctly locked in po -
sition.
To fold down the seatbackFrom the luggage compartment, pull
straps 4 either side of the bench seat,
and lower the seatback.
To raise the seatback, proceed in reverse order.
Refit the seatback and click it back into
place.
For safety reasons, carry
out any adjustments when
the vehicle is not being
driven.
REAR BENCh SEAT: functions
When moving the bench
seat, ensure that the seat
belt catches are correctly
locked in position.
When the bench seat has been put
back in place, make sure that it is
correctly locked and the seat belts
are correctly repositioned.
When refitting the seat -
back , make sure it is cor -
rectly locked in place.
If seat covers are fitted ,
make sure these do not prevent the
seatback latch from locking in.
Make sure that the seat belts are
positioned correctly.
Reposition the headrests.
When moving the rear
seats, ensure that nothing
obstructs the anchorage
points (passenger’s arm or
leg, a pet, gravel, cloth, toys, etc.).
A
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tailgate .................................................. (up to the end of the DU)
tailgate .................................................. (up to the end of the DU)
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Coffre à bagages (X44 - Renault)
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Boot
luggAgE CoMPARTMENT
The tailgate is locked and unlocked at
the same time as the doors.
To open
Press button 1 and lift the tailgate.
To close
Pull down the tailgate using handle 2
inside the tailgate to assist you.
Once you have lowered the tailgate,
release handle 2 and finish closing the
tailgate by pressing down on the tail -
gate from the outside.
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rear parcel shelf .................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Coffre à bagages (X44 - Renault)
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Jaune NoirNoir texte
Rear parcel shelf
REAR PARCEl ShElF (1/2)
Version with bench seat
To remove, unhook the two straps 1.Lift parcel shelf 2.
To refit it, proceed in reverse order to
removal.
Version with seats
To remove (bulky loads):
–
Unhook both straps 3;
– remove the pivots 4 from their hous-
ing;
– unclip the parcel shelf 5.
To refit:
– Clip the parcel shelf;
– ensure the straps pass behind the
bar 6 as shown;
– hook both straps.
Do not place any objects,
especially heavy or hard
objects, on the rear parcel
shelf. These may pose a
risk to the vehicle occupants if the
driver has to brake suddenly or if the
vehicle is involved in an accident.
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Coffre à bagages (X44 - Renault)
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REAR PARCEl ShElF (2/2)
Rear seats moved back
fully
When the seatbacks are re-
clined 8 beyond area 7, it is
essential to remove the parcel shelf.
This prevents contact with the seat
or a passenger’s head when the tail-
gate is shut. The illustration above
will remind you to take care.
Transporting objects
Objects loaded must not protrude
beyond area 7 (refer to the information
on “Transporting objects in the luggage
compartment” in Section 3).
If they do, it is essential to remove the
parcel shelf.
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luggage compartment cover ................. (up to the end of the DU)
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Cache-bagages : versions société (X44 - Renault)
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Luggage cover: utility versions
luggAgE CoMPARTMENT CoVER: utility versions
The luggage cover consists of three
rigid sections.
It can be used in one of three ways:
– The luggage compartment cover is
in the unfolded position or the semi-
folded position.– The luggage cover is removed.
To remove it, in the semi-folded po -
sition, lift the luggage compartment
cover, holding it at either end.
Do not place any objects,
especially heavy or solid
objects on the luggage
compartment cover. These
may pose a risk to the vehicle occu-
pants if the driver has to brake sud-
denly or if the vehicle is involved in
an accident.

transporting objectsin the luggage compartment ........... (up to the end of the DU)
towing rings ........................................................... (current page)
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Transport d objets dans le coffre (X44 - Renault)
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Transporting objects in the boot
TRANSPoRTINg oBJECTS IN ThE luggAgE CoMPARTMENT
Always place the objects to be trans -
ported so that their largest side rests
against the back of the rear bench
seat, for normal loads (Example A), or
against the back of the front seats when
the rear bench seatbacks are folded
down, as with maximum loads (exam -
ple B).
Always position the heavi -
est items directly on the
floor. Use the lashing points
on the floor of the luggage
compartment, if these are fitted to
the vehicle. The luggage should be
loaded in such a way that no items
will be thrown forward and strike the
occupants if the driver has to brake
suddenly. Fasten the rear seat belts,
even if the seats are not occupied.
locations for anchorage
points
(depending on the vehicle)
These are for securing items trans -
p o r t e d i n th e l u g g a g e c o m p a r t -
ment (refer to the information on
“Transporting objects in the luggage
compartment”).
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towingtowing equipment ............................................. (current page)
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Remorquage : attelage (X44 - Renault)
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A = 600 mm.
T oWINg: towing equipment
Permissible nose weight, maxi -
mum permissible towing weight
braked and unbraked:
Refer to the information on “Weights”
in Section 6.
Refer to the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions for information on how to fit
and operate the towing equipment.
Please keep these instructions with
the rest of the vehicle documenta -
tion.
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If the towbar ball obscures the reg-
istration plate or the rear lights, it
should be removed when not in use.
In all cases, comply with local leg -
islation.