2012 RENAULT TWIZY Owners Manual

2.9
CHARGE METER/ECO-CONSUMPTION
Eco-consumption (Éco ScorE)This function shows the driver whether
their driving style is suitable for an opti-
mum vehicle range.
To display this function, press the end
of the windscreen wiper stalk as many
times as necessary.
The squares C indicate increased
range: the more squares there are, the
more range there is remaining for the
vehicle.
Éco ScorE is calculated using the aver-
age from the last 1.8 miles (3 kilome-
tres) travelled. After the traction battery
is charged, it is calculated based on the
last 93 miles (150 kilometres).
Power recovery
B
When driving, if you lift your foot off the
accelerator pedal, the motor generates
electrical current during deceleration,
and this energy is used to recharge the
traction battery.Charge meter
The charge meter gives the driver a
real-time view of the vehicle’s remain-
ing power.
Power consumption A
The traction battery supplies the elec-
trical energy required for the motor to
move the vehicle.
BA
C

2.10

3.1
Section 3: Your comfort
De-icing, demisting the windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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Passenger compartment storage space and fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 3.3

3.2
WINDSCREEN DE-ICING, DEMISTING
1
 De-icing or demisting
the windscreen
With the engine running, turn the end of
stalk 1. Warning light 2 lights up on the
instrument panel.
This function enables quick electric
deicing/demisting.
To exit this function
Turn the end of stalk 1. Warning light 2
goes out on the instrument panel.
Demisting automatically stops approxi-
mately 10 seconds after it is activated.
2
Recommendations
In the event of freezing, manu-
ally de-ice the windscreen using a
scraper rather than the de-icing/de-
misting function in order to reduce
your energy consumption.

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.
1
2
4
5
63
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.
9
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
9
7
C

3.6
Driver’s responsibility
Never use the storage
space as a booster seat for
a person or pet. Otherwise,
this could place your child or pet in
danger, or endanger the driver, in
the event of hard braking or impact.
Risk of death or serious injury.
Driver’s responsibility
Do not place any objects
in the storage space if this
space is not secured using
the specific accessory for your ve-
hicle.
Please see an authorised dealer.
Risk of serious injury when braking
sharply or in heavy impacts.
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT STORAGE/FITTINGS (4/4)
B
– turn the seat B;
– insert the seat B into the runners 9;
– correctly position the seat B;
– clip the seatback A from top to
bottom;
– lock the seat cushion B and the seat-
back A using lock 7.
7
A
9
Maximum load allowed in the rear
storage space: 10 kg, evenly distrib-
uted.