2012 RENAULT TWIZY charging

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Section 1: Getting to know your vehicle
Electric vehicle: introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Important recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Electric vehicle: charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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Engine immobiliser system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Front seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Seat belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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Methods of restraint in addition to the front seat belt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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Child safety: general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.24 booster seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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attaching a booster seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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installing a booster seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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Driving position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Displays and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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Audible and visual signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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Exterior lighting and signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Windscreen washer, wiper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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1.2
1 Charging cord
2 Electric motor
3 Orange electrical power cables
4 Traction battery
5 12 volt battery
ELECTRIC VEHICLE: introduction (1/5)
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1.4
The vehicle drive system
in an electric vehicle uses
a direct voltage of ap-
proximately 58 volts. This
system can get hot during and after
switching off the ignition.
All interventions or modifications to
the vehicle’s electrical system (com-
ponents, cables, connectors, trac-
tion battery) are strictly prohibited
due to the risks they present to your
safety. Please contact an authorised
dealer.
Risk of fire, burns or electric
shocks which may lead to seri-
ous injury.
A
ELECTRIC VEHICLE: introduction (3/5)
The A symbol denotes the electrical
elements of your vehicle which may
present health risks.
“58 volt” electrical circuit
The electrical circuit can be recognised
by the orange cables and by the ele-
ments signalled using the
 symbol.
Noise
Electric vehicles are particularly quiet.
You will not yet necessarily be used to
it, and neither will other road users. It
is difficult for them to hear the vehicle
when it is moving.
We would therefore recommend that
you are aware of the horn and make
use of it, especially when driving in a
built-up area or when manoeuvring
(please see the information under
“Horn” in Section 1).
As the motor is silent, you will hear
noises that you are not used to hearing
(aerodynamic noises, tyre noise, etc.).
When charging, the vehicle may emit
noises (fan, relays, etc).
Your electric vehicle is
silent, so when you get
out, always check that the
handbrake is engaged and
switch off the ignition.
Risk of serious injury.

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IMPORTANT RECOMMENDATIONS
Please read these instructions carefully. Failure to follow these instructions may lead to a risk of fire, burns or elec-
tric shock and serious injury.
In the event of an accident or impact to the vehicle
In the event of an accident or an impact to the underside of the vehicle\
(e.g.: striking a post, raised kerb or other street fu rni-
ture), this may damage the electrical circuit or the traction battery.
Have the vehicle checked by an authorised dealer.
Never touch components or orange cables which are exposed and visible in\
side or outside the vehicle.
In the event of serious damage to the traction battery, leaks may occur:
– never touch the liquids (fluids, etc.) coming from the traction batter\
y;
– in the event of contact with the body, wash the affected area with plenty of water and consult a doctor as soon as possibl\
e.
In the event of fire
In the event of fire, make everyone evacuate the vehicle immediately and\
contact the emergency services, informing them that
this is an electric vehicle.
Only use extinguishing agents ABC or BC that are permitted for use with electrical fires. Do not use w\
ater or other extinguish-
ing agents.
In the event of damage to the electrical circuit, please call an authori\
sed dealer.
All towing operations
Please refer to the information on “Towing, breakdowns” in Section 5.
Washing the vehicle
Never wash the vehicle while it is charging.
Never wash the vehicle or the traction battery with a high-pressure jet.\
Do not wash the vehicle in a roller car wash.
This risks damaging the electric circuit.
Lifting
Using a lifting tool (jack, etc.) directly under the traction battery \
to lift the vehicle is prohibited. To replace a wheel, please go
to an authorised dealer.

1.8
ELECTRIC VEHICLE: charging (1/5)
Charging schematic diagram
1 Wall socket or, depending on the ve-
hicle, charging terminal
2 Charging cord
If you have any questions regarding the equipment needed for charging, p\
lease
ask an authorised dealer.
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ELECTRIC VEHICLE: charging (2/5)
Important recommendations for charging your vehiclePlease read these instructions carefully. Failure to follow these instructions may lead to a risk of fire, burns or elec-
tric shock and serious injury.
Installations on domestic sockets
Have a qualified professional check that each socket you intend to use w\
ith the charging cord complies with the standards and
regulations in force in your country, and especially that they have:
– a Type A 30 mA residual current differential device;
– a device to protect against overvoltage (16A fuse or circuit breaker for the socket used);
– protection against overvoltage relating to lightning in exposed areas.
You are recommended to test the residual differential current device every month.
You are recommended to regularly check the domestic plug socket or wall-m\
ounted socket. In the event of any damage (cor-
rosion, discolouration, etc.), do not use it.
Charging
Never wash the vehicle while it is charging.
Never wash the vehicle or the traction battery with a high-pressure jet.\
Always check that the socket is clean, dry and shows no signs of rust be\
fore plugging in. Risk of serious injury and/or electri c
shock which may endanger life.
In the event of the presence of water, signs of corrosion or foreign bodies in the charging cord socket, do n\
ot charge the ve-
hicle. Fire hazard.
Do not attempt to introduce objects into the socket of the charging cord\
.
Never plug the charging cord into a multiple socket or an extension lead\
.
Do not remove or modify the charging cord. Fire hazard.
Take care of the cord: do not stand on it, do not get it wet, only pull i\
t gently, do not drive over it, do not allow anything to hit it
and keep it away from heat sources.
Do not use in the event of any damage suffered by the blue protective cover of the charging cord. Please see an a\
uthorised
dealer for a replacement.

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ELECTRIC VEHICLE: charging (3/5)
Charging cord 2
This cord enables a full recharge of
the traction battery in approximately
3.5 hours.
The cord is located in the storage com-
partment at the front of the vehicle.
Do not use an extension
lead or a multiple socket.
Only use an adapter ap-
proved by the construc-
tor. Please contact an authorised
dealer.
Fire hazard.
2
Avoid charging and parking your ve-
hicle in extreme temperatures (hot or
cold).
Favour charging the traction battery in
mild temperatures.
When the outdoor temperature falls
below zero or is very high, the traction
battery charging time will be longer.
Charging may become impossible
when the temperature is extremely low.
When the vehicle is parked for more
than seven days in temperatures below
about -25°C, charging the traction bat-
tery can become impossible.
When the vehicle is parked for more
than three months with near zero
charge, charging the battery can
become impossible.
To preserve the service life of your trac-
tion battery, avoid parking the vehi-
cle for more than one month with high
charge, especially when the weather is
very hot. Recommendations
Favour parking and recharging the ve-
hicle in a shaded/covered location.
Wear to the charging cord
protective sleeve.
The charging cord must be
replaced in the event that
the blue protective sleeve
is damaged. Please contact
an authorised dealer.
Risk of serious injury and/or electric
shock which may endanger life.
Always check that the
socket is clean, dry and
shows no signs of rust
before plugging in.
Risk of serious injury and/or electric
shock which may endanger life.

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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).