2012 RENAULT TWIZY ignition

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
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2.4
Parking the vehicle
With the vehicle at a standstill, press
switch N.
Warning light 3 comes on the instru-
ment panel.
Engage the handbrake (please see the
“Handbrake” information in Section 2).
GEAR CONTROL (2/2)
In the event of an impact to the underside of the vehicle (e.g.: striki\
ng a
post, raised kerb or other street furniture), this may result in damage\
to
the vehicle (e.g.: twisted axle), the electrical circuit or the tracti\
on battery.
Do not touch the circuit elements or any fluids or liquids.
To prevent any risk of accident, have your vehicle checked by an authoris\
ed
dealer.
Risk of serious injury or electric shock.
N
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NB: when the ignition is switched
off, the gear control automatically
switches to position N.
Temporary stop
At a standstill and with the engine run-
ning, when position D or R is engaged,
a beep will sound and warning light

flashes until one of the following condi-
tions is met:
– brake pedal pressed;
– accelerator pedal pressed;
– N switch pressed;
– the handbrake is secured.

2.5
Handbrake
To release:
With the ignition on:
– support on the brake pedal and maintain it sunk ;
– press 2 ;
– gently pull lever 1 towards you, keep-
ing the 2 button pressed down;
– push the lever down as far as it will go.When stationary and de-
pending on the slope and/or
vehicle load, it may be nec-
essary to pull up the hand-
brake at least two extra notches.
Make sure that the hand-
brake is properly released
when driving (red indicator
light off), otherwise over-
heating may occur.
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2
HANDBRAKE
To apply:
Pull lever 1 upwards and make sure the
vehicle is immobilised. Warning light 3
D will come on on the instrument
panel.
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Special conditions
It is not possible to release the hand-
brake when the 12 volt battery is dis-
charged.
You must recharge it (see “12V battery”
in Section 4) before you can release the
handbrake, or have the 12V battery re-
placed by an authorised dealer.
The handbrake is a vehicle safety
measure. It cannot be released
unless the ignition is switched on.

3.3
Left-hand storage
compartment 1
To open, lift cover 2.
Right-hand storage
compartment 4
To open, lift cover 5.
To lock and unlock the storage com-
partment 4, insert the ignition key in
lock 6 and turn it.
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT STORAGE/FITTINGS (1/4)
Accessories socket 3
Located in the storage compartment 1,
this is provided for connecting ac-
cessories approved by the Technical
Department with a maximum power of
65 watts (voltage of 12V).
Only connect accessories
with a maximum power of
65 watts.
Fire hazard.
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2
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Always leave the storage
compartment covers closed
when driving.
There is a risk of injury
when braking suddenly or in the
event of an accident.

3.4
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT STORAGE/FITTINGS (2/4)
Ensure that no hard, heavy
or pointed objects are
placed in the “open” storage
compartments in such a
way that they may fall onto passen-
gers during sudden turning, braking
or in the event of an accident.
Rear storage space 10
To unlock the seat cushion B and the
seatback A, insert the ignition key in
lock 7 and turn it. Unclip the seatback
A, then slide it
back and pull towards you.
Move the seat cushion B in 8, then pull
upwards to unclip the base.
Push the seat cushion B and lift it
(movement C) to take it out from the
runners 9.
Note: when replacing, make sure you
lock the cushion and the seat back in
place.
The closure 7 enables the seat back
and cushion of the rear passenger
seat and the rear storage compart-
ment to be locked or unlocked.
B
8
A
10
Do not place an object or
pet on the storage space if
it has not first been secured
using a specific accessory
for the vehicle.
Risk of serious injury when braking
sharply or in an impact.
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7
C

3.5
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT STORAGE/FITTINGS (3/4)
Rear storage space
The rear seat can be transformed into a
storage space.
– To unlock the seat cushion B and the
seatback A, insert the ignition key in
lock 7 and turn it;
– unclip the seatback A, then slide it
downwards and pull towards you;
Ensure that no hard, heavy
or pointed objects are
placed in the “open” storage
compartments in such a
way that they may fall onto passen-
gers during sudden turning, braking
or in the event of an accident.
– move the seat cushion B in 8 , then
pull it upwards to unclip the base;
– push the seat cushion B and lift it
(movement C) to take it out from the
runners 9;
– insert the blanking cover 11 into
the seatbelt housing. The blanking
cover 11 is located on the back of the
seatback A;
11
B
8
A
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7
C

4.5
12 VOLT BATTERY (2/2)Connecting a charger to the
accessories socket
Only use a charger that is compatible
with a nominal voltage of 14.4 volts
and a current limited to 5 amps.
With the ignition switched on, plug
the power supply into the accessories
socket 7 located in the storage com-
partment 8. Please consult an authori-
sed dealer.
Recharging the 12 volt
battery
It is difficult to access the 12 volt bat-
tery. It is therefore recommended that
you attach the vehicle plug to a power
source: energy is supplied to both the
12 volt battery and the traction battery
at the same time.
Please refer to the information on
“Electric vehicle: charging” in Section 1.
Do not forget to switch off the ignition
when replacing the traction battery.
Immobilising the vehicle for an
extended period of time
Before immobilisation, you should
make sure that:
– the ignition is switched off;
– the side lights and hazard warning lights are switched off;
– the traction battery is fully charged.
After lengthy immobilisation, it is normal
to find the traction battery charge level
down. In this case, recharge it (see
“Electric vehicle: charging” in Section
1).
Do not use booster cables
to start the vehicle.
Risk of serious injury.
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5.13
WIPER BLADE
Check the condition of the wiper
blades. How long they last depends
on you:
– clean the blades and the wind-screen regularly with soapy
water;
– do not use them when the wind- screen is dry;
– free them from the windscreen when they have not been used
for a long time.
– In freezing weather, make
sure that the wiper blades
are not stuck by ice (to
avoid the risk of the wiper
motor overheating).
– Keep an eye on the condition of
the blade.
Replace the wiper blades as soon
as they begin to lose efficiency:
approximately once a year.
When changing the blade, when it
has been removed, do not let the
wiper arm fall against the window:
risk of breaking the window.Replacement
With the ignition on and the engine
stopped:
– lift windscreen wiper arm 2 as far as
it will go;
– pivot blade 1 until it is removed from
its hinge.
Refitting
To refit the wiper blade, clip the blade
onto its hinge. Make sure that the blade
is correctly locked in position.
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