2012 RENAULT TWINGO brake

ABS ...................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
anti-lock braking system: ABS ..............(up to the end of the DU)
ESP: Electronic Stability Program ........ (up to the end of the DU)
ASR (traction control) ........................... (up to the end of the DU)
traction control: ASR .............................(up to the end of the DU)
Electronic Stability Program: ESP ........ (up to the end of the DU)
emergency brake assist ........................(up to the end of the DU)
emergency braking ............................... (up to the end of the DU)
traction control: ASR .............................................. (current page)
driving ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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ENG_UD25058_2
Dispositifs de correction de conduite (X44 - Renault)
ENG_NU_952-4_X44_Renault_2
Jaune NoirNoir texte
Driving correction devices
DRIvING coRRectIoN DevIce
Depending on the vehicle, this is com-
posed of:
– ABS (anti-lock braking system);
– electronic stability program (eSP)
with understeer control and trac -
tion control (ASR);
– emergency brake assist.
In an emergency, apply firm and
continuous pressure to the brake
pedal. There is no need to pump
it repeatedly. The ABS will modu -
late the force applied in the braking
system.
These functions are an ad-
ditional aid in the event of
critical driving conditions,
enabling the vehicle behav -
iour to be adapted to suit the driving
conditions.
However, the functions do not take
the place of the driver. they do
not increase the vehicle’s limits
and should not encourage you
to drive more quickly. Therefore,
they can under no circumstances
replace the vigilance or responsibil -
ity of the driver when manoeuvring
the vehicle (the driver must always
be ready for sudden incidents which
may occur when driving).
Yo u r b r a k i n g s y s t e m s
are partially operational.
However, it is dangerous
to brake suddenly and
it is essential to stop immediately,
as soon as traffic conditions allow.
Contact an approved dealer.
operating faults:
– If indicator lights
x and © light up on the instrument panel,
braking is still operational but
without ABS;
– If indicator lights
x, û,
© and D are displayed on
the instrument panel when driving,
this indicates there is a fault with
the braking system and ABS.
In both cases, consult an approved
Dealer.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking
System)
Under heavy braking, the ABS prevents
the wheels from locking, allowing the
stopping distance to be managed and
keeping control of the vehicle.
Under these circumstances, the vehi -
cle can be steered to avoid an obstacle
whilst braking. In addition, this system
can increase stopping distances, par -
ticularly on roads with low surface grip
(wet ground, etc.).
You will feel a pulsation through the
brake pedal each time the system is
activated. The ABS does not in any way
improve the vehicle’s physical perform-
ance relating to the road surface and
roadholding. It is still essential to follow
the rules of good driving practice (such
as driving at a safe distance from the
vehicle in front).

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ENG_UD25058_2
Dispositifs de correction de conduite (X44 - Renault)
ENG_NU_952-4_X44_Renault_2
DRIvING coRRectIoN DevIce (continued)
electronic stability program
(eSP) with understeer control
and traction control (ASR)
Warning light  on the instrument
panel flashes when the function starts
operating. electronic Stability Program (eSP)
This system helps you to keep control
of the vehicle in critical driving condi
-
tions (avoiding an obstacle, loss of grip
on a bend, etc.).
operating principle
A sensor in the steering wheel detects
the direction selected by the driver.
Other sensors throughout the vehicle
measure the actual direction.
The system compares the direction se-
lected by the driver and the actual di -
rection of the vehicle and corrects this
as necessary by applying the brakes
selectively and/or acting on the engine
power.
Understeer control
This system optimises the action of the
ESP in the case of pronounced unders-
teering (loss of front axle road holding). t
raction control (ASR)
This system helps to limit wheelspin of
the drive wheels and to control the ve-
hicle when pulling away accelerating or
decelerating.
operating principle
Using the wheel sensors, the system
measures and compares the speed of
the drive wheels at all times and slows
down their over-rotation. If a wheel is
starting to slip, the system brakes au -
tomatically until the drive supplied be -
comes compatible with the level of grip
under the wheel again.
The system also adjusts the engine
speed to the grip available under the
wheels, independently of the pressure
exerted on the accelerator pedal.

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ENG_UD25058_2
Dispositifs de correction de conduite (X44 - Renault)
ENG_NU_952-4_X44_Renault_2
emergency brake assist
This is an additional system to ABS
which helps reduce vehicle stopping
distances.
operating principle
The system detects an emergency
braking situation. In this case, the brak-
ing assistance immediately develops
maximum power and may trigger ABS
regulation.
ABS braking is maintained as long as
the brake pedal is not released.
hazard warning lights switching on
Depending on the vehicle, these may
light up in the event of sudden decel -
eration.
DRIvING coRRectIoN DevIce (continued)
Special note on vehicles with a
Quickshift gearbox
When driving on some roads with low
surface grip (grass, snow, mud, etc.),
the system may reduce the engine
output to limit wheelspin. If this is not
required, it is recommended to switch
to manual mode on the Quickshift gear-
box (using the gear lever).
operating faults
When the system detects an operat -
ing fault the warning lights
 and
© appear on the instrument panel.
In this situation, ESP and ASR are de-
activated.
Consult an approved dealer.

cruise control ........................................ (up to the end of the DU)
cruise control-speed limiter................... (up to the end of the DU)
driving ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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ENG_UD24754_4
Régulateur-limiteur de vitesses : fonction régulateur (X44 - Renault)
ENG_NU_952-4_X44_Renault_2
Jaune NoirNoir texte
Cruise control - speed limiter: cruise control function
cRUISe coNtRol - SPeeD lIMIteR: cruise control function (1/4)
The cruise control function helps you to
maintain your driving speed at a speed
that you choose, called the cruising
speed.
This cruising speed may be set at any
speed above 20 mph (30 km/h).
The cruise control function
is in no way linked to the
braking system.
This function is an addi -
tional driving aid. However,
the function does not take
the place of the driver.
Therefore, it can under no circum -
stances replace the driver’s respon-
sibility to respect speed limits and to
be vigilant (the driver must always
be ready to brake).
Cruise control must not be used
in heavy traffic, on winding or slip -
pery roads (black ice, aquaplan -
ing, gravel) and during bad weather
(fog, rain, side winds etc.).
There is a risk of accidents.
controls
1 Main “On/Off” switch.
2 Cruising speed activation, storage
and increase switch (+).
3 Cruising speed activation, storage
and decrease switch (-).
4 Switch the function to standby (with
stored cruising speed) (O).
5 Cruising speed activation, storage
and recall switch (R).
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ENG_UD24754_4
Régulateur-limiteur de vitesses : fonction régulateur (X44 - Renault)
ENG_NU_952-4_X44_Renault_2
cRUISe coNtRol - SPeeD lIMIteR: cruise control function (4/4)
Putting the function on
standby
The cruise control function is sus -
pended when you press:
– press switch 4 (O);
– the brake pedal;
– depress the clutch pedal or shift into
neutral if the vehicle has a Quickshift
gearbox.
In all three cases, the cruising speed
is stored. The speed appears between
brackets on the display and the box
around the indicator light goes out to
confirm the function is on standby. Returning to the cruising speed
If a speed is stored, it can be recalled,
once you are sure that the road condi
-
tions are suitable (traffic, road surface,
weather conditions, etc.). With the ve -
hicle speed above 20 mph (30 km/h),
press switch 5 (R).
When recalling the stored speed, acti -
vation of the cruise control is confirmed
by the illumination of the strip around
the indicator light.
Note: if the speed previously stored is
much higher than the current speed,
the vehicle will accelerate more rapidly
to reach this threshold.
When the cruise control is sus -
pended, pressing switch 2 (+) or
3 (-) reactivates the cruise control
function without taking into account
the stored speed: it is the speed at
which the vehicle is moving that is
taken into account.
Switching off the function
The cruise control function is deacti -
vated if you press switch 1: in this case
a speed is no longer stored. The in -
strument panel indicator light goes out,
confirming that the function is stopped.
Putting the cruise control
on standby or switching it
off does not cause a rapid
reduction in speed: you
must brake by depressing the brake
pedal.
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Quickshift gearbox ................................ (up to the end of the DU)
2.22
ENG_UD24716_6
Boîte de vitesses Quickshift (X44 - Renault)
ENG_NU_952-4_X44_Renault_2
Jaune NoirNoir texte
Quickshift gearbox
QUIcKShIFt GeARBoX (1/5)
Gear shift pattern
A/M to change mode (automatic/
manual)
+ to change up a gear
– to change down
N neutral
R reverse
For safety reasons, do not
switch off the ignition before
the vehicle has come to a
complete standstill.
Display
2 automatic mode
3 selected gear display
4 brake pedal depressed indicator
light
2
3
4
Selector lever 1
– This allows you to engage first gear,
to select reverse and neutral and to
change gear in manual mode.
– It also allows you to switch between
manual and automatic modes at any
time, with the engine switched on
and a forwards gear engaged, by
moving the lever to the left.
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automatic gearbox (use) ........................................ (current page)
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ENG_UD24716_6
Boîte de vitesses Quickshift (X44 - Renault)
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Starting
The display shows N (neutral) and A
(automatic mode).
Forwards gear
– With the brake pedal depressed,
push the selector lever forwards and
release it (the number 1 will appear
on the display);
– release the brake pedal and acceler-
ate gently to move forwards.
Reverse
– With your foot on the brake pedal,
push the selector lever towards the
right and backwards, and then re -
lease it.
Reverse gear is engaged (letter R
appears on the display).
– release the brake pedal then accel -
erate gently to move backwards. The
engine’s idle speed is sufficient for
parking manoeuvres.
When the vehicle is stationary, push
the selector lever towards the front to
engage a forwards gear.
operation
Switch on the ignition.
The display on the instrument panel
switches on. If neutral (N) is displayed,
start the engine but do not depress the
accelerator.
If a gear other than neutral ( N) is dis -
played, it will flash; starting is possi-
ble if you depress the brake pedal
(indicator light 4 will come on if you
forget) when holding the key in the
starting position.
The gear will automatically change to
neutral (N) and the engine will start.
You may also select neutral after
switching on the ignition by pushing the
lever to the right whilst depressing the
brake pedal.
When the engine is running, automatic
mode will be selected by default.
Note: if the display does not light up
when the ignition is switched on (dis -
charged battery), do not attempt to start
the engine by pushing the vehicle. Shifting to neutral
With the brake pedal depressed, push
the lever to the right.
Note:
when the vehicle is stationary,
you must depress the brake pedal to
engage or disengage a gear. Otherwise,
warning light 4 will light up.
QUIcKShIFt GeARBoX (2/5)
4
The oil level in the automatic gearbox system reservoir is variable depending on use. Adding oil is strictly forbidden
(except by qualified approved network personnel).

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ENG_UD24716_6
Boîte de vitesses Quickshift (X44 - Renault)
ENG_NU_952-4_X44_Renault_2
Jaune NoirNoir texte
changing mode
You can change mode at any time
by pushing the lever to the left. This
switches mode without changing gear.
Driving in manual mode
Using the selector lever
Pushing the lever repeatedly allows
you to change gears manually:
– To change up a gear: push the lever
forwards;
– to change down a gear: push the
lever backwards;
– to change to neutral: with the brake
pedal depressed (indicator light 4
will come on if you forget), push the
lever towards the right.
Note: when the vehicle is stationary
(braking, red light, etc.), the system au-
tomatically switches to first gear.
By pushing the lever forwards twice
you can move up two gears at a time
(unless this causes low engine speeds).
By pushing the lever backwards twice
you can move down two gears at a time
(unless this causes overrevving).
Note: neutral may only be selected
when the vehicle is being driven or is
stationary when the brake pedal is
depressed (if you forget, warning
light 4 will light up).
Accelerating and overtaking
To obtain maximum vehicle perform -
ance, in automatic or manual mode,
quickly depress the accelerator pedal
beyond the kickdown point.
This will activate the kickdown func -
tion allowing you to change down to the
most suitable gear.
QUIcKShIFt GeARBoX (3/5)
Driving in automatic mode
Each time the ignition is switched on,
automatic mode is selected by default
(letter A on the display).
The vehicle is controlled using the ac -
celerator and the brake.
Gears will change automatically at
the correct moment and at a suitable
engine speed because automatic mode
takes into consideration the road sur -
face and the chosen driving style.
You may change the gear selection
made by the automatic system (unless
this risks the engine being overrevved
or underrevved):
– by pushing the lever forwards or
backwards.
You can stop the vehicle at red lights,
with the gear engaged, by pressing the
brake pedal; there is no need to change
to neutral.
If the engine is being overrevved or underevved, the system will select the opti-
mal gear.