2012 RENAULT TWINGO Owners Manual

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lights-on warning buzzer ........................................ (current page)
lights: dipped beam headlights ................................... (current page)
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kDipped beam
headlights
Manual operation
Turn the end of stalk 1 until the symbol
is opposite mark 2.
An indicator light on the instrument
panel comes on
EXTERIOR LIGhTING AND sIGNALs (2/3)
áMain beam headlights
When the dipped beam head-
lights are lit, pull stalk 1 towards you
(an indicator light on the instrument
panel lights up).
To return to the dipped beam headlight
position, pull the stalk towards you.
eswitching off the lights
Return the stalk to its original
position.
Lights-on warning buzzer
A warning buzzer will sound when the
driver’s door is opened and the lights
are left on after the ignition has been
switched off (to prevent the battery run-
ning down, etc.).
Before driving at night,
check that the electrical
equipment is in good con -
dition and adjust the head -
light beams (if your vehicle is not
carrying its normal load). Check that
the lights are not obscured (by dirt,
mud, snow or objects which could
cover them).
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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.

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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
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electric beam height adjustment ............................ (current page)
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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
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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.
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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.

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windscreen washer ............................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Screen washer/wiper
WINDsCREEN WAsh/WIpE (1/2)
nWindscreen wiper
With the ignition on, move
stalk 1:
A park;
B intermittent wiping :
The wipers will pause for sev -
eral seconds between sweeps.
Depending on the vehicle, it is pos-
sible to change the time between
sweeps by turning ring 2;
C normal wiping speed ;
D fast wiping speed.
special note
When driving every time the vehi -
cle stops, the wipers slow down, e.g.
fast wiping speed is reduced to normal
wiping speed.
As soon as the vehicle moves off,
wiping will return to the speed originally
selected.
Any action on stalk 1 overrides and
cancels automatic operation.
With the vehicle stationary, if for
any reason the wipers cannot move
(e.g. stuck to windscreen by ice),
the system will automatically cut off
the power supply to the wipers.
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1
A
B
C
D

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WINDsCREEN WAsh/WIpE (2/2)
Windscreen washer
With the ignition on, pull stalk 1 towards
you.
A short pull triggers one sweep cycle
of the wiper. A longer pull triggers three
sweeps followed by a final sweep after
several seconds.
In frosty weather, make sure that
the wiper blades are not stuck by ice
(risk of motor overheating).
Keep an eye on the condition of the
blades. Replace the wiper blades as
soon as they begin to lose efficiency
(approximately once a year).
If you switch off the ignition before
switching off the windscreen wiper
the blades will stop at random on
the windscreen.
Clean your windscreen regularly.
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Before any action on the
windscreen (washing the
vehicle, de-icing, cleaning
the windscreen, etc.) return
stalk 1 to position A (park).
Risk of injury and/or damage.When working in the engine
compartment, ensure that
the windscreen wiper stalk
is in position A (park).
Risk of injury.

rear screen de-icing/demisting .............................. (current page)
windscreen washer ................................................ (current page)
wipers .................................................................... (current page)
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REAR sCREEN WAsh/WIpE
Vheated rear screen
With the engine running,
press button 2 (the integrated indicator
on the button will come on).
This function demists the rear screen
and the electric door mirrors (if these
are fitted to the vehicle).
The demist function is stopped in two
ways:
– automatically after 10 minutes of op-
eration;
– by pressing button 2 again (the indi -
cator light goes out).
Before using the rear wiper, check that
no objects are obstructing the travel of
the blade.
In frosty weather, make sure that the
wiper blades are not stuck by ice (risk
of motor overheating).
Keep an eye on the condition of the
blades. Replace the wiper blades as
soon as they begin to lose efficiency
(approximately once a year).
Yspeed-dependent rear
screen wiper with
timer
With the ignition on, turn the end of
stalk 1 to align mark 3 with the symbol.
Wiping frequency varies with vehicle
speed.
pRear screen washer
With the ignition on, turn the
end of stalk 1 to align mark 3 with the
symbol.
When the stalk is released, it returns to
the rear screen wiper position.
special note
Depending on the vehicle, if reverse
gear is selected when the windscreen
wipers are in operation, intermittent
wiping of the rear screen is triggered.
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fuel grade ............................................................... (current page)
fuel tank capacity ................................................... (current page)
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Fuel tank
FUEL TANK (1/2)
Diesel version
It is essential to use diesel fuel that
conforms with the information given on
the label inside cover A.
Make sure that no water accidentally
enters the fuel tank during filling. The
sealing system and its surrounding
area must be dust-free.Fuel grade
Use a high grade fuel with the appro-
priate octane rating as defined by the
particular standards in force in your
country.
petrol versions
It is essential to use unleaded petrol.
The octane rating (RON) must conform
with the information given on the label
inside cover A. Refer to the information
on “Engine specifications” in Section 6.
Fuel filler cap: this is spe-
cific.
If you have to replace it,
make sure it is identical
to the original cap. Contact an ap -
proved Dealer.
Never place the cap near a source
of heat or flame.
Do not wash the filler area with a
high-pressure washer.
After filling, check that the cap and
cover are closed.
Do not mix even small
amounts of petrol (un -
leaded or E85) with diesel.
Do not use ethanol-based
fuel if your vehicle is not compatible
with this fuel.
Do not add any additives to the fuel,
you risk damaging the engine.
Filling the tank
To open cover A, place your finger into
recess B.
When filling, use the cap holder 1 on
the cover A to secure the cap 2.
Useful capacity of the fuel tank:
40 litres approximately.
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2
A
B

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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.