2012 RENAULT TWIZY Owners Manual

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ELECTRIC VEHICLE: charging (4/5)
Recharging the traction
battery
Ignition switched off:
– open flap 3;
– take out the entire charging cord 2 located in the storage compartment
at the front of your vehicle, pulling it
by the plug using reasonable force.
The maximum length of the charging
cord is approximately 3 metres;
– plug in the end of the cord to the power supply (domestic plug socket,
etc);
– make sure that the stretch limiter 8 of the charging cord 2 is not exceeded
during charging. NB:
It is not necessary to wait:
– until you reach reserve levels in
order to recharge your vehicle;
– for a full charge of the traction bat- tery in order to use the vehicle.
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When charging, the following informa-
tion is displayed:
– warning light 4. This flashes to indi-
cate that the traction battery is re-
ceiving energy;
– the completed charge percentage 5;
– warning light 6 indicates that the
cord is attached to the power supply;
– the battery 7 indicates the amount of
energy stored in the traction battery.
At the end of a full charge, the instru-
ment panel switches off.
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The vehicle can only be charged
with the ignition switched off.
In the absence of any protection
against overvoltage, you are ad-
vised not to charge the vehicle in
stormy weather (lightning, etc).

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Important: before starting the vehi-
cle, please make sure that the cord
is properly stored in its housing and
that the flap is fully closed.
When charging, make sure that the
charging cord 2 is not overstretched.
Do not pull the vehicle using the
charging cord.
If the stretch limiter 8 is damaged,
please replace the charging cord.
Please contact an authorised dealer.
Precautions to take when removing
from the socket
– Unplug the cord from the power supply by pulling out the plug. The
instrument panel goes out;
– reposition the cord 2 correctly in the
front storage compartment.
Depending on the vehicle, place the
end of the plug in its housing or the
cord connector facing down;
– close the flap 3.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE: charging (5/5)
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Special conditions
If it becomes impossible to unplug the
vehicle from the charging terminal (the
plug is mechanically locked), start the
vehicle, switch off the ignition, then
switch on again.
Attempting to start the vehicle ends the
charging process and unlocks the plug
from the terminal.
Repeat this operation as many times as
is necessary.8
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After each charge, it is normal to
hear a fan noise from the vehicle if it
is still plugged in.

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KEY
Key
A Coded ignition-starter key, locking/
unlocking storage compartments.
The key must not be used for any
function other than those described
in the handbook (removing the cap
from a bottle, etc.).
Replacement, requirements for
additional keys
If you lose your key or require an-
other, you can obtain one exclu-
sively from an authorised dealer.
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.
Otherwise, this may pose a risk to
yourself or to others when starting
the engine or activating equipment.
Risk of serious injury.
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OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOORS
Opening from inside or
outside
Lift handle 1 and pull upwards.
Closing
Lower the door until it locks into place.
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As a safety precaution,
the doors should only be
opened or closed when the
vehicle is stationary.
For safety reasons:
– Do not press on the door
while it is open when there
is another occupant of the
vehicle;
– make sure that no people or pets prevent the doors from closing;
– hold the door when opening when parked on a steep slope.
Risk of serious injury.
Do not drive with the door open.
Risk of unwanted closure.Driver’s responsibility
when parking or stopping
the vehicle
Never leave an animal,
child or adult who is not self-suffi-
cient alone on your vehicle, even for
a short time.
They may pose a risk of injury, such
as by starting the engine or activat-
ing equipment.
Risk of serious injury.

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ENGINE IMMOBILISER
This prevents the vehicle being
driven by anyone not in possession
of the vehicle’s coded ignition key.
The vehicle is automatically protected
after the engine is switched off.
Any unauthorised work
carried out on the engine
immobiliser (computers,
wiring, etc.) could be dan-
gerous. Work must be carried out
by qualified personnel.
Operating principle
When the engine is started, warning
light 1 remains lit for a few seconds,
then goes out (refer to the information
on “Starting, stopping the engine” in
Section 2).
If the code is not recognised, the warn-
ing light flashes rapidly and the vehicle
will not start. Vehicle protection tell-tale light
After the ignition has been switched off,
warning light
1 flashes and the vehicle
is protected.
Operating fault warning light
If the warning light continues to flash or
stays lit up permanently following an at-
tempt to start the engine, this indicates
a fault in the system.
In this case, use the second key (sup-
plied with the vehicle). If the fault is still
present, contact your authorised dealer,
as only they are qualified to repair the
engine immobiliser system.
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When the engine immobiliser
system is activated, the handbrake
cannot be released.

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FRONT SEAT
To move the seat forwards or
back
Lift handle 1 to unlock the seat. Release
the handle once the seat is in the cor-
rect position and ensure that the seat is
fully locked into position.
Access to the rear seats
Lift strap 2 and slide the driver’s seat
forwards.
To replace the seat in the driving posi-
tion, pull strap 2 towards the rear of the
vehicle until you get to the desired po-
sition.
For safety reasons, carry
out any adjustments when
the vehicle is not being
driven.
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Make sure the seat is
locked in place.
No object should be placed
on the floor: such objects
may slide under the pedals during
sudden braking manoeuvres and
obstruct their use.

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For safety reasons, always wear your
seat belt when travelling in your vehi-
cle. You must also comply with the leg-
islation of your country.
Before starting, first adjust your driv-
ing position, then ask all occupants
to adjust their seat belts to ensure
optimum protection.
Adjusting your driving
position
– Sit well back in your seat. This is
essential to ensure your back is po-
sitioned correctly;
– adjust the distance between the seat and the pedals. Your seat
should be as far back as possible
while still allowing you to fully de-
press the pedals.
Incorrectly adjusted or twisted seat belts may cause injuries in the eve\
nt
of an accident.
Use one seat belt per person, whether child or adult.
Even pregnant women should wear a seat belt. In this case, ensure that
the lap belt is not exerting too much pressure on the abdomen, but do no\
t allow
any slack.
SEAT BELTS (1/3)
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Driver’s side seat belt
Slip your right shoulder under the belt 1.
Do not use the driver’s side
support belt on its own. This
belt is designed to comple-
ment the action of the seat
belt.
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2
To avoid hampering the
proper operation of the side
support belt, make sure
nothing is positioned be-
tween the back 2 of the front seat
and the belt 1 . Risk of injury in the
event of an accident.

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Unfastening
Press button 6 and the seat belt will be
rewound by the inertia reel. Guide the
belt into position.
SEAT BELTS (2/3)
Locking
Unwind the belt slowly and smoothly
and ensure that buckle 5 locks into
catch 4 (check that it is locked by pull-
ing on buckle 5). If the belt jams, allow
it to return slightly before attempting to
unwind it again.
If your seat belt is completely jammed,
pull slowly, but firmly, so that just over
3 cm unwinds. Allow it to return slightly
before attempting to unwind it again.
If there is still a problem, contact an ap-
proved dealer.
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Adjusting the seat belts
Sit with your back firmly against the
seatback.
The shoulder strap 3 should be as close
as possible to the base of the neck but
not on it.
The lap belt 7 should be worn flat over
the thighs and against the pelvis.
The seat belt must be worn as close to
the body as possible. E.g.: avoid having
objects under the belts, etc.