2012 RENAULT TWIZY engine

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Instrument panelA: lights up when the
ignition is switched on.
WARNING LIGHTS (1/3)
Warning light ø means you
should drive very carefully to an
authorised dealer as soon as
possible. If you fail to follow this
recommendation, you risk damag-
ing your vehicle.
A
åAir bag warning light
This comes on when the igni-
tion is switched on and goes out after a
few seconds.
If it does not come on when the ignition
is switched on, or lights up when driv-
ing, there is a system fault.
Contact your approved Dealer as soon
as possible.
Charging cord plugged in
warning light
This comes on when the charging cord
is plugged into an electricity supply.
uSide light tell-tale light
áMain beam headlight tell-tale
light
dDirection indicator lights
êEngine immobiliser system
warning light
Refer to the information on the “Engine
immobiliser” in Section 1.
Vehicle ready for driving
warning light
Please see the information on “Starting,
stopping the engine” in Section 2.
If no lights or sounds are ap-
parent, this indicates a fault
in the instrument panel. This
indicates that it is essential
to stop immediately (as soon as traf-
fic conditions allow). Ensure that the
vehicle is correctly immobilised and
contact an approved Dealer.
Warning light ® re-
quires you to stop immedi-
ately, for your own safety,
as soon as traffic conditions allow.
Switch off the engine and do not re-
start it. Contact an approved Dealer.
The presence and operation of the warning lights DEPEND ON THE EQUIPMENT\
AND COUNTRY.

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WARNING LIGHTS (2/3)
®STOP light
This lights up when the ignition
is switched on and goes out as soon as
the engine is started. It lights up at the
same time as other warning lights, and
is accompanied by a beep.
It requires you to stop immediately, for
your own safety, as soon as traffic con-
ditions allow. Switch off the engine and
do not restart it.
Contact an approved Dealer.
Special note: On steep slopes, a warn-
ing light will come on and a beep will
sound if the vehicle is travelling at ex-
cessive speed. You must then reduce
your speed. Risk of damage to the
engine. The warning light goes out
once the vehicle speed drops below the
maximum set level.Ú12 V battery charge warning
light
If it comes on, limit the non-essential
use of any energy-consuming equip-
ment and accessories.
If it stays on, see an authorised dealer
as soon as possible.
If it comes on together with the warning
light
® and a beep, this indicates a
fault in the 12V battery charging circuit.
Stop as soon as traffic conditions allow
and contact an authorised dealer.
DHandbrake on and brake cir-
cuit incident warning light
This comes on when the ignition is
switched on and goes out as soon as
the handbrake is released.
If it comes on during braking and is ac-
companied by the
® warning light
and a beep, it indicates that the fluid
level in the circuit is low or that there is
a braking system fault.
Stop as soon as traffic conditions allow
and contact an approved Dealer.
The presence and operation of the warning lights DEPEND ON THE EQUIPMENT\
AND COUNTRY.
A
øWarning light
This lights up when the ignition
is switched on and goes out as soon as
the engine is started. It may comes on
in conjunction with other warning lights
on the instrument panel.
It means you should drive very care-
fully to an approved dealer as soon as
possible. If you fail to follow this recom-
mendation, you risk damaging your ve-
hicle.

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Low traction battery level
warning light
This comes on when the traction bat-
tery charge level has reached the re-
serve threshold. Please see the infor-
mation on “Displays and indicators” in
Section 1.
Electrotechnical system
warning light
If it lights up while driving, this means
there is an electrotechnical fault in the
“58 volt” electrical circuit. Please see an
authorised dealer as soon as possible.
\bWindscreen de-icing warn-
ing light .
©Not used
ERROR Not used
+ Not used
WARNING LIGHTS (3/3)
Electrotechnical system
warning light
When the warning light comes on, this
indicates the traction battery or the
engine temperature is too high. Opt for
a calmer driving style.
The warning light can be accompa-
nied by a drop in vehicle perform-
ance. The presence and operation of the warning lights DEPEND ON THE EQUIPMENT\
AND COUNTRY.
A
Gear selector 1 position indicator (N,
D or R).
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1.39
HORN
Electric vehicles are particularly quiet.
This system enables you to warn
people of your presence – especially
pedestrians and cyclists.
Activating the system
With the engine running, turn centre
ring 1 on the stalk until the symbol

faces mark 2.
Deactivating the system
Turn the centre ring 1 to position 0
again.
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áMain beam headlightsWith the dipped headlights lit,
pull stalk A towards you. An indicator
light on the instrument panel will come
on.
To return to the dipped headlights posi-
tion, pull stalk A towards you again.
eSwitching off the lightsReturn the stalk to its original
position.
Lights-on warning buzzer
If the side lights are on after the engine
is switched off, a warning beep sounds
four times to warn the driver.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND SIGNALS
uSide lights
Turn end 1 of stalk A until the
symbol is opposite mark 2.
The instrument panel lighting dims.
A
kDipped beam
headlights
Manual operation
Turn end 1 of stalk A until the symbol is
opposite mark 2.
With the ignition switched off, it is not
possible to operate the lights (to avoid
lights being used when parked).
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A

2.1
Section 2: Driving
(Advice on use relating to fuel economy and the environment)
Starting, stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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Gear control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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Vehicle range: recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Charge meter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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Eco-consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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2.2
“Accessories” position ANo power-consuming device will oper-
ate when the ignition is switched off.
“On” position MThe ignition is switched on:
Start position D
Starting the engine
Turn the key to the D position and hold
it in this position until you hear a beep.
Release the key.
As soon as warning light
 stops
flashing, your vehicle is ready to drive.“Stop, steering and
handbrake lock” position St
To unlock: turn the key and the steering
wheel slightly.
To lock: remove the key and turn the
steering wheel until the steering column
locks.
To release the handbrake, please see
the information on “Handbrake” in
Section 2.
STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE
Driver’s responsibility
Never leave your vehi-
cle with the key inside and
never leave a child (or a
pet) unsupervised, even for a short
while.
There is a risk that this could start
the engine or operate electrical
equipment.
Risk of serious injury.
Never switch off the ignition before
the vehicle has come to a complete
stop. Once the engine has stopped,
the passive safety devices such as
airbag will no longer operate.
The vehicle can only be started if
the charging cord is unplugged from
the vehicle and stored away.
Stopping the engine
Bring the key to “Stop” position.
Warning light
 goes out.

2.3
Driving
Press switch D, a beep will sound.
While driving, press the accelerator
pedal to achieve the desired speed.
Hill start
When setting off on a slope, release the
handbrake whilst pressing the brake
pedal before pressing the accelerator
pedal.
Reverse
Press switch R.
The reversing light will come on as
soon as reverse gear is selected (igni-
tion on).
A beep will sound.
GEAR CONTROL (1/2)
Display 1
The display 1 on the instrument panel
indicates the selection control posi-
tion 2.
Selection control 2
D: forward
N: neutral
R: reverse
Operation
– Switch on the ignition;
– start the engine;
– with your foot on the brake pedal,
release the handbrake (refer to the
information under “Handbrake” in
Section 2). It will now be possible to
drive off.
Only engage D or R when the vehicle
is at a standstill, with your foot on
the brake and the accelerator pedal
released.
To protect the charging cord, always
check that it is properly stored in its
housing before setting off.
The vehicle can only be started if
the charging cord is unplugged from
the vehicle and stored away.
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D
N
R
2