2012 RENAULT TWINGO lights

lights:fog lights .......................................................... (current page)
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Éclairages et signalisations extérieures (X44 - Renault)
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EXTERIOR LIGhTING AND sIGNALs (3/3)
gFront fog lights
Turn centre ring 4 on stalk A
or B , depending on vehicle, until the
symbol faces mark 5.
When you release the stalk, it returns to
position 0 (stalk B ) or remains in front
fog lights position (stalk A).
fRear fog light
Turn centre ring 4 on stalk A
or B , depending on vehicle, until the
symbol faces mark 5.
When you release the stalk, it returns
to position 0 (stalk B) or remains in rear
fog lights position (stalk A).
Features of the front and rear fog
lights:
Operation of the fog lights depends on
the exterior lighting selected, and an in-
dicator light will light up on the instru -
ment panel.
To avoid inconveniencing other road
users, remember to switch off the rear
fog light when it is no longer needed.
switching off the lights
– stalk A: return the centre ring 4 to its
initial position.
– stalk B : turn centre ring 4 until
mark 5 is opposite the symbol for the
fog light you wish to turn off.
The front and rear fog lights switch off
when the exterior lights are switched
off.
special case
The front and rear fog lights do not op-
erate in automatic mode.
They only come on when the end of
ring 4 is in position
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B
A
4
4
5
5

headlight beam adjustment ................................... (current page)
electric beam height adjustment ............................ (current page)
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Réglages électriques de la hauteur des faisceaux (X44 - Renault)\
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Examples of positions for adjusting
control A according to the load
All versions except
commercial vehicles Commercial vehicles
Driver only 0_
Driver alone or with front
passenger 0
_
Driver with one front
passenger and two rear
passengers 1
–
Driver with three
passengers with luggage 2
–
Driver with luggage or load
reaching the maximum
authorised load weight 3
3
Headlight beam adjustment
ELECTRIC BEAM hEIGhT ADJUsTMENT
On vehicles fitted with this function,
control A allows you to adjust the height
of the beams according to the load.
Turn control A downwards to lower the
headlights and upwards to raise them.
A
If driving on the left in a left-hand
drive vehicle (or vice versa), drivers
must have the lights adjusted by an
authorised dealer for the duration of
the trip.

fuelfilling ................................................................. (current page)
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Réservoir carburant (X44 - Renault)
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FUEL TANK (2/2)
Filling with fuel
petrol versions
Using leaded petrol will damage the
antipollution system and may lead to a
loss of warranty.
To ensure the fuel tank is not filled
with leaded petrol, the fuel tank filler
neck contains a restrictor fitted with a
valve which only allows the nozzle
for unleaded petrol to be used (at the
pump).
– Insert the nozzle as far as it will go
so that the valve is opened.
– Keep the nozzle in this position
throughout the entire filling opera -
tion. petrol and diesel versions
When the pump cuts out automatically
at the end of the filling procedure, a
maximum of two further filling attempts
may be made, as there must be suffi
-
cient space in the fuel tank to allow for
expansion.
No modifications what -
soever are permitted on
any part of the fuel supply
system (electronic unit,
wiring, fuel circuit, injector, protec -
tive covers, etc.) as this may be
dangerous (unless undertaken by
qualified Network personnel).
persistent smell of
fuel
If you notice a persistent
smell of fuel you should:
– stop the vehicle as soon as traf-
fic conditions allow and switch off
the ignition;
– switch on the hazard warning
lights and ask your passengers
to leave the vehicle and to keep
away from traffic;
– contact an approved Dealer.

special features of diesel versions........(up to the end of the DU)
driving ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Particularités versions diesel (X44 - Renault)
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Special features of diesel versions
SPecIAl FeAtUReS oF DIeSel veRSIoNS
Diesel engine speed
Diesel engines are fitted with injection
equipment which prevents the engine
speed being exceeded irrespective of
the gear selected.
If the message “ Check antipollution
system” is displayed on the instrument
panel accompanied by the
Ä and
© warning lights; consult an ap -
proved dealer straight away.
v ehicle with particle filter
When driving, depending on the fuel
grade used, it is possible that white
smoke may be emitted.
This is due to the exhaust particle filter
being cleaned automatically, and does
not affect the way the vehicle runs.
Running out of fuel
If the tank has been completely
drained, the system must be reprimed
after the tank is refilled: see information
on the “fuel tank” in Section 1 before re-
starting the engine.
Precautions to be taken in
winter
To avoid faults in icy weather:
– Ensure that the battery is always
fully charged;
– always keep the diesel tank rela -
tively full to avoid water vapour con-
densing in it and accumulating at the
bottom of the tank.
Do not park the vehicle or
run the engine in locations
where combustible sub -
stances or materials such
as grass or leaves can come into
contact with the hot exhaust system.

power-assisted steering........................(up to the end of the DU)
power-assisted steering ........................(up to the end of the DU)
gear lever .............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
reverse gear selecting .......................................... (up to the end of the DU)
changing gear ....................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Levier de vitesses / Direction assistée (X44 - Renault)
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Gear lever - Power-assisted steering
GeAR leveR/PoweR-ASSISteD SteeRING
Gear lever
t o select reverse gear
vehicle stationary
v ehicles with manual gearbox: return
to neutral and follow the pattern on
knob 1 or depending on vehicle, lift
ring 2 against the gear lever knob in
order to engage reverse gear.
The reversing lights will come on as
soon as reverse gear is selected (with
the ignition on).
2
1
Power-assisted steering
Never drive with an inadequately
charged battery.
v ariable power-assisted steering
(depending on vehicle)
It is equipped with a system which
adapts the level of assistance to the ve-
hicle speed.
Steering is made easier during parking
manoeuvres (for added comfort) whilst
the force needed to steer increases
progressively as the speed rises (for
enhanced safety at high speeds).
operating faults
The steering can become stiff when
driving. This is due to the power assist-
ance overheating. In this case, it must
be allowed to cool down.
During low speed manoeuvres with a
high engine speed, the steering can
become stiff. Power assistance returns
when driving.
Never switch off the igni -
tion when travelling down -
hill, and avoid doing so in
normal driving (assistance
is not provided).
v ehicles with sequential gear -
box: refer to the information on the
“Quickshift gearbox” in Section 2.
An impact to the underside
of the vehicle (e.g.: striking
a post, raised kerb or other
street furniture) may result
in damage to the vehicle (e.g.: de -
formation of an axle).
To avoid any risk of accident, have
your vehicle checked by an ap -
proved dealer.

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Conseils antipollution, économies de carburant, conduite (X44 - E33 - Renault)
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ADvIce: antipollution, fuel economy and driving (2/3)
Driving
– Drive carefully for the first few miles
until the engine reaches its normal
operating temperature, rather than
let it warm up while the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
– Speed is expensive.
exhaust gas monitoring
system
The exhaust gas monitoring system will
detect any operating faults in the vehi-
cle’s antipollution system.
If this system malfunctions, toxic sub -
stances may be released into the at -
mosphere or damage may occur.
ÄThis warning light on the in -
strument panel will indicate if
there are any faults in the system:
This lights up when the ignition is
switched on and goes out when the
engine is started.
– If it lights up continuously, consult
your approved dealer as soon as
possible;
– if it flashes, reduce the engine speed
until the light stops flashing. Contact
an approved dealer as soon as pos-
sible. –
Sporty driving uses a lot of fuel: drive
with a light right foot.
– Brake as little as possible. If you an-
ticipate an obstacle or bend in ad -
vance, you may then simply release
the accelerator pedal.
– Avoid sudden acceleration.
– Do not overrev the engine in the in-
termediate gears.
Always use the highest gear possi -
ble without labouring the engine.
On versions with an automatic gear-
box, it is preferable to keep the gear
lever in position D.
– Do not try to maintain the same
speed up a hill, accelerate no more
than you would on the level. Keep
your foot in the same position on the
accelerator pedal.
– Double declutching and accelerating
before switching off are unnecessary
in modern vehicles.
– Bad weather, flooded roads:
Do not drive through floods
if the depth of water is
above the lower edge of the
wheel rims.
Driving problems
On the driver’s side, only use mats adapted to the vehicle that attach to
the pre-installed parts, and regularly check their mounting. Do not place
several mats on top of each other.
Risk of pedals jamming .

tyres ....................................................................... (current page)
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Conseils antipollution, économies de carburant, conduite (X44 - E33 - Renault)
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ADvIce: antipollution, fuel economy and driving (3/3)
Advice on use
– Electricity is fuel; switch off all the
electrical components which are
not really needed. however (safety
first), keep your lights on when the
visibility is bad (“see and be seen”).
– Use the air vents. Driving with the
windows open at 60 mph (100 km/h)
will increase fuel con -sumption by
4%.
– When towing a caravan, fit a wind
deflector and adjust it carefully.
– For vehicles fitted with air condi -
tioning , it is normal to observe an
increase in fuel consumption (es -
pecially in city conditions) when
it is used. For vehicles fitted with
manual air conditioning, switch off
the system when it is not required.
Advice for reducing consumption
and therefore helping to preserve
the environment:
Drive with the air vents open and the
windows closed.
If the vehicle has been parked in the
sun, open the doors for a few mo -
ments to let the hot air escape before
starting the engine.
– Never fill the fuel tank right to the
brim to avoid overflow.
– Do not leave an empty roof rack
fitted to the vehicle.
– It is better to fit a trailer for bulky ob-
jects.
– Avoid using the vehicle for door -
to-door calls (short journeys with
long waits in between) because the
engine never reaches its normal op-
erating temperature.
t yres
– An under-inflated tyre increases fuel
consumption.
– The use of non-recommended tyres
can increase fuel consumption.

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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Dispositifs de correction de conduite (X44 - Renault)
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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).