2012 RENAULT TWINGO engine overheat

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Essuie-vitre / Lave-vitre avant (X44 - Renault)
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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.

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windscreen washer ................................................ (current page)
wipers .................................................................... (current page)
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Essuie-vitre / Lave-vitre arrière / Dégivrage (X44 - Renault)
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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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special features of petrol vehicles ........ (up to the end of the DU)
catalytic converter ................................. (up to the end of the DU)
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Particularités versions essence (X44 - Renault)
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Special features of petrol versions
SPecIAl NoteS oN PetRol veRSIoNS
The following operating conditions:
– driving for long periods when the low
fuel level warning light is lit;
– using leaded petrol;
– using fuel or lubrication additives
which are not approved.
Or operating faults such as:
– faulty ignition system, running out of
fuel or disconnected spark plugs re-
sulting in the engine misfiring or cut-
ting out when driving;
– loss of power,
may cause the catalytic converter to
overheat, reducing its efficiency which
may irreparably damage it and cause
heat damage to the vehicle. If you notice any of the above operating
faults, have the necessary repairs car-
ried out as soon as possible by an ap-
proved Dealer.
These faults may be avoided by regu
-
larly taking your vehicle to an approved
Dealer at the intervals specified in the
Maintenance Document.
Starting problems
To avoid damaging the catalytic con -
verter, do not keep trying to start the
engine (using the start button, or by
pushing or towing the vehicle) without
having identified and corrected the
starting fault.
If the fault cannot be identified, do not
keep trying to start the engine, but con-
tact an approved Dealer.
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.

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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).
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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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Boîte de vitesses Quickshift (X44 - Renault)
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QUIcKShIFt GeARBoX (4/5)
Parking
To park the vehicle with a gear en -
gaged (on a slope, for example): before
switching off the engine, check that a
gear other than N is displayed on the
instrument panel.
The next time the engine is started, de-
press the brake pedal. The vehicle will
then automatically change to neutral
(letter N on the display).
Audible warning
If you hold the vehicle on a slope for
too long without applying the brakes or
handbrake you will strain the system
and there is a risk that the clutch will
overheat.
In this case, an intermittent beeping
sound will remind you that you should
put your foot on the brake pedal or
apply the handbrake.
Never leave the vehicle with the engine
running when in gear. For safety rea -
sons you will hear an intermittent beep -
ing sound when you open the door if
you have not shifted into neutral or you
have not switched off the ignition or de-
pressed the brake pedal.
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.: defor-
mation of an axle).
To avoid any risk of accident, have your vehicle checked by an approved
Dealer.

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Anomalies de fonctionnement (X44 - Renault)
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OPerA tIng FAuL tS (3/5)
On the road POSSIBLe cAuSeSWHAt tO DO
Vibrations Tyres not inflated to correct pres-
sures, incorrectly balanced or dam -
aged. Check the tyre pressures: if this is not the
problem, have them checked by an ap
-
proved dealer.
whistling roof aerial incorrectly positionedFold down the aerial until the end of it is ap-
proximately 44 cm from the vehicle’s roof.
Steering becomes heavy. Assistance overheating.
Low battery.Leave to cool.
Recharge or replace the battery.
The engine overheats. The coolant
temperature indicator and the STOP
warning light come on. Engine cooling fan not working.
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and
contact an approved Dealer.
Coolant leaks. Check the coolant reservoir: it should con-
tain fluid. If there is no coolant, consult your
approved Dealer as soon as possible.
radiator: If there is a significant lack of coolant, remember that it must never be topped up using cold coolant while
the engine is very warm. After any procedure on the vehicle which has involved even partial draining of the cooling
system, it must be refilled with a new mixture prepared in the correct proportions. Reminder: only products approved
by our Technical Department may be used for this purpose.