2012 RENAULT TWIZY airbag

1.20
METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS (1/3)
These are made up of:
– a side support belt;
– chest force limiters;
– the driver’s airbag.
These systems are designed to act in-
dependently or together when the vehi-
cle is subjected to a frontal impact.
Depending on the severity of the
impact, the system can trigger:
– the seat belt and side support belt locking;
– the front airbag.– Have the entire restraint
system checked following
an accident.
– No operation whatsoever
is permitted on any part of the
system (airbags, electronic con-
trol units, wiring) and the system
components must not be reused
on any other vehicle, even if iden-
tical.
– Only qualified personnel from our Network may work on the air-
bags; otherwise the system may
trigger accidentally and cause
injury.
– The electric trigger system may only be tested by a specially
trained technician using special
equipment.
– When scrapping your vehicle, contact your authorised dealer
for disposal of the airbag gas
generators.

1.21
METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS (2/3)
Side support belt
Please see the information on “Seat
belts” in Section 1.
Load limiter
Above a certain severity of impact, this
mechanism is used to limit the force of
the belt against the body so that it is at
an acceptable level.
Airbag
This is fitted in the front seats.
An Airbag marking on the steering
wheel informs you of the presence of
this equipment.
The airbag system consists of:
– an airbag and its gas generator fitted on the steering wheel;
– an electronic unit for system monitor- ing which controls the gas generator
electrical trigger system;
– a single warning light
å on the
instrument panel.
The air bag system uses
pyrotechnic principles. This
explains why, when the air
bag inflates, it will gener-
ate heat, produce smoke (this does
not mean that a fire is about to start)
and make a noise upon detonation.
In a situation where an air bag is
required, it will inflate immediately
and this may cause some minor, su-
perficial grazing to the skin or other
problems.

1.22
METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS (3/3)
Operation
This system is only operational when
the ignition is switched on.
If a severe frontal impact occurs, the
airbag inflates rapidly, cushioning the
impact of the driver’s head and chest
against the steering wheel; the airbag
then deflates immediately after impact
so that the vehicle can be exited with-
out hindrance. All of the warnings below are given
so that the air bag is not obstructed
in any way when it is inflated and
also to prevent the risk of serious in-
juries caused by items which may be
dislodged when the air bag inflates.
Warnings concerning the
driver’s air bag
– Do not modify the steer-
ing wheel or the steering
wheel boss.
– Do not cover the steering wheel boss under any circumstances.
– Do not attach any objects (badge, logo, clock, telephone holder,
etc.) to the steering wheel boss.
– The steering wheel must not be removed (except by qualified per-
sonnel from our Network).
– Do not sit too close to the steering wheel when driving: sit with your
arms slightly bent (see Section 1
“Adjusting your driving position”).
This will allow sufficient space
for the air bag to deploy correctly
and to be fully effective.

1.23
ADDITIONAL METHODS OF RESTRAINT
The air bag is designed to complement the action of the seat belt. Both \
the air bags and seat belts are integral parts of the same protection
system. It is therefore essential to wear seat belts at all times. If se\
at belts
are not worn, the occupants are exposed to the risk of serious injury in\

the event of an accident. It may also increase the risk of minor superfi\
cial injuries
occurring when the air bag is deployed, although such minor injuries are\
always
possible with air bags.
The airbags are not always triggered if the vehicle overturns or in the \
event of a
rear impact, however severe. Impacts to the underside of the vehicle (s\
uch as
from a pavement or stones, etc.) can cause this system to be triggered.\
– Any work or modification to any part of the airbag system (airbags, ECU\
, wiring, etc.) is prohibited (except by qualified personnel from an authorised dealer).
– To ensure that the system is in good working order and to avoid accidenta\
l trig- gering of the system which may cause injury, only qualified Network personnel
may work on the air bag system.
– As a safety precaution, have the air bag system checked if your vehicle \
has been involved in an accident, or is stolen or broken into.
– When selling or lending the vehicle, inform the user of these points and\
hand over this driver’s handbook with the vehicle.
– When scrapping your vehicle, contact your approved dealer for disposal o\
f the gas generator(s).
Operating faults
This warning light 1 å will light up
on the instrument panel when the igni-
tion is switched on and then go out after
a few seconds.
If it does not come on when the ignition
is switched on, or if it comes on when
the engine is running, there is a fault
with the system (airbags, etc.) in the
front seats.
Contact your approved dealer as soon
as possible. Your protection will be re-
duced until this fault is rectified.
1All of the warnings below are given so that the air bag is not obstructed in any
way when it is inflated and also to prevent the risk of serious injuries caused
by items which may be dislodged when the air bag inflates.

1.31
DRIVING POSITION
7 and 12 door mirrorsTo adjust the mirrors, press on the
mirror.
8 Key ignition switch.
9 Handbrake.
10 Controls for: – forward gear,
– neutral,
– reverse.
11 Hazard warning lights switch.
5 – Windscreen wiper/washer stalk,
– On-board computer information
readout control,
– windscreen de-icer control.
6 Lockable storage.
1 Storage and accessories socket.
2 Stalk:
– horn,
– direction indicator lights,
– exterior lights,
– horn.
3 Instrument panel.
4 Location for driver’s airbag. The equipment fitted, described below, DEPENDS ON THE VERSION AND COUNTRY.
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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.

5.11
FUSES (2/2)
SymbolAllocation SymbolAllocation
Traction batteryaInstrument panel
InverterU
STOPBrake lightsLLeft-hand dipped beam headlight
ChargerYSide light, left rear light
Á
KLight stalkQFront left headlight
ÆAccessories socketÅAirbag
ELEC
d
Windscreen de-icingôPassenger compartment ECU
Power and supply connectionîDiagnostics/Radio socket
TRight-hand dipped beam headlightHorn
ÌHornVSide light, right rear light
HScreen washer/wiperPFront right headlight
Braking system
Allocation of fuses (the presence of fuses DEPENDS ON THE EQUIPMENT LEV\
EL OF THE VEHICLE)