2012 RENAULT TWINGO oil change

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ELF has developed a complete range of lubricants for RENAULT:
f engine oils
f manual and automatic gearbox oils
Benefiting from the research applied to Formula 1,
lubricants are very high-tech products.
Updated with the help of RENAULT’s technical
teams, this range is perfectly compatible with the
specific features of the brand’s vehicles.
f ELF lubricants enhance
your vehicle’s performance significantly.
RENAULT recommends approved ELF lubricants for oil changes and top-ups.
Contact your RENAULT Dealer or visit www.lubrifiants.elf.com
Warning: to ensure the engine operates optimally, the use
of a lubricant may be restricted to certain vehicles. Please
refer to your maintenance document.
RENAULT recommends ELF

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mileage before service .......................................... (current page)
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Examples of display selections
by repeatedly pressing button 2Interpreting the display selected
Mileage before service
Distance remaining until the next oil change.
There are several scenarios:
– distance less than 900 miles (1,500 km). It appears on the display for approxi -
mately 8 seconds when the ignition is switched on as soon as the distance is
less than or equal to 900 miles (1,500 km).
– distance less than 0 miles/km. The
© indicator light will light up on the
instrument panel.
The vehicle requires an oil change as soon as possible.
NB: depending on the vehicle, the mileage before an oil change varies according to the driving style (frequent driving at low
speed, door-to-door journeys, extensive use at idle speed, towing a trailer etc.). The distance remaining until the next oil change
can therefore decrease more quickly in some cases than the actual distan\
ce travelled.
The oil change intervals are independent of the vehicle’s maintenance schedule: please refer to your vehicle’s Maintenance
Document.
Resetting: to reset the mileage before an oil change, press and hold one of the display reset buttons for approximately 10 sec-
onds until the display shows the mileage permanently.
The display of information shown below DEpENDs ON ThE VEhICLE EQUIpMENT AND COUNTRY.

automatic gearbox (use) ........................................ (current page)
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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.
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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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Section 4: Maintenance
Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2
Engine oil level: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4
general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4
topping up/filling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5
Engine oil change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.6
Levels: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.7
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.7
Coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.8
Windscreen washer reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.9
Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.9
Tyre pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.10
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.12
Bodywork maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.13
Interior trim maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.15

engine oil level ...................................... (up to the end of the DU)
engine oil .............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
dipstick.................................................. (up to the end of the DU)
engine oil capacity ................................ (up to the end of the DU)
maintenance: mechanical ...................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Niveau huile moteur : généralités (X44 - Renault)
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It is normal for an engine to use oil for
lubrication and cooling of moving parts
and it is normal to top up the level be-
tween oil changes.
However, contact an approved dealer if
more than 0.5 litres is being consumed
every 600 miles (1,000 km) after the
running in period.
Oil change frequency: check the oil
level from time to time and always
before any long journey to avoid the
risk of damaging your engine.
Engine oil level:
general information
ENGINE OIL LEVEL: general information
Consult an approved dealer at once
if you notice an abnormal or re -
peated drop in any of the fluid levels.
Exceeding the maximum
engine oil level
The oil level should only be read with
the dipstick as explained above.
If the oil level exceeds the maximum
level, do not start your vehicle and
contact an approved Dealer.
In order to prevent splashing, it is
recommended that a funnel be used
when topping up/filling the oil.
Reading the level using the
dipstick
– remove the dipstick (refer to the fol-
lowing pages for its location) and
wipe it with a clean lint-free cloth;
– push in the dipstick as far as it will
go;
– take out the dipstick again;
– read the level: it should never fall
below minimum mark A or exceed
maximum mark B.
Once the operation has been com -
pleted, ensure that the dipstick is
pushed in as far as it will go or that
the “cap-type dipstick” is completely
screwed in.
Under no circumstances
should maximum filling
level B be exceeded: this
could damage the engine
and the catalytic converter.
The engine may be hot
when carrying out opera -
tions in close proximity. In
addition, the engine cooling
fan can come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.
A
B

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Filling: take care when
topping up the oil that
no oil drips onto engine
components - risk of fire.
Remember to refit the cap securely
as there is a risk of fire if oil splashes
onto hot engine components.
Never run the engine in an
enclosed space as exhaust
gases are poisonous.
Consult your approved Dealer at
once if you notice an abnormal or
repeated drop in any of the fluid
levels.
When working in the engine
compartment, ensure that
the windscreen wiper stalk
is in the park position.
Risk of injury.
Oil change
S e r v i c e i n t e r v a l : r e f e r t o t h e
Maintenance Service Booklet for your
vehicle.
Average capacities for oil change (in-
cluding oil filter for information).
1.2 16V engine: 4.35 litres
1.5 dCi engine: 4.4 litres
Engine oil grade
Refer to the Maintenance Service
Booklet for your vehicle.
Engine oil change : if you
are changing the oil when
the engine is hot, be careful
not to scald yourself if the
oil overflows.
The engine may be hot
when carrying out opera -
tions in close proximity. In
addition, the engine cooling
fan can come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL: topping up/filling (2/2)ENGINE OIL ChANGE
Engine oil change

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Index (X44 - Renault)
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levels:
engine oil .............................................................. 4.5 – 4.6
lighting: exterior ............................................................. 1.58 → 1.60
interior ...................................................... 3.19, 5.22 – 5.23
lights changing bulbs .................................................. 5.14 – 5.15
front ................................................................... 5.14 – 5.15
lights: brake lights .................................................................. 5.17
dipped beam headlights ...................................... 1.59, 5.14
direction indicator lights ............................................... 5.17
direction indicators ....................................................... 1.39
fog lights .................................................. 1.60, 5.16 – 5.17
hazard warning ............................................................ 1.39
indicator lights .............................................................. 5.21
main beam headlights ......................................... 1.59, 5.14
number plate lights ...................................................... 5.20
reversing lights ............................................................. 5.17
side lights ............................................................ 1.58, 5.16
lights-on warning buzzer .................................................... 1.59
locking the doors ....................................................... 1.4 → 1.9
luggage compartment cover .............................................. 3.36
luggage compartment lighting changing bulbs ............................................................. 5.23
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maintenance ........................................................................ 2.8
maintenance: bodywork .......................................................... 4.13 – 4.14
interior trim ................................................................... 4.15
mechanical .........................................4.4 – 4.6, 6.8 → 6.13
mileage before service ....................................... 6.8 → 6.13mileage before service
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MP3 ................................................................................... 3.28
multimedia equipment ....................................................... 3.40
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navigation .......................................................................... 3.40
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oil change ............................................................................ 4.6
operating faults ...................................................... 5.35 → 5.39
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paintwork maintenance ..................................................... 4.13 – 4.14
reference ............................................................... 6.2 – 6.3
power-assisted steering ....................................................... 2.6
practical advice ........................................................ 2.8 → 2.10
puncture ............................................................... 5.2, 5.8 – 5.9
Q
Quickshift gearbox ................................................. 2.22 → 2.26
R
radio............................................................... 3.40, 5.32 – 5.33
fitting a radio ..................................................... 5.32 – 5.33
radio frequency remote control/key use ................................................................................. 1.2
rear bench seat .................................................................. 3.32
rear lights changing bulbs ............................................................. 5.17
number plate lights ...................................................... 5.20
rear parcel shelf ...................................................... 3.34 – 3.35
rear screen demisting .............................................................. 3.5, 3.15
rear screen de-icing/demisting ................................. 1.64, 3.15