2015 RENAULT TWINGO Wiper

1.1
Section 1: Getting to know your vehicle
Key/radio frequency remote controls: general information, use, deadlocki\
ng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2
Opening and closing the doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6
Locking, unlocking the opening elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . 1.8
Automatic locking when driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.10
Front seats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.11
Seat belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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Additional methods of restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.15in addition to the front seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . 1.15
to the rear seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.20
Steering wheel/Power-assisted steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . 1.22
Child safety: General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.23 Choosing a child seat mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . 1.26
fitting a child seat, general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . 1.29
Child safety: attachment by seat belt or by Isofix system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.31 Deactivating/activating the front passenger airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.36
Rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.39
Driving position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.40
Instrument panel, on-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . 1.44
Clock and outdoor temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.56
Exterior lighting and signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Audible and visual signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.61
Headlight beam adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.62
Washers, wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.64
Fuel tank (filling with fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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1.64
Special note
When driving, the wiping speed slows
down whenever the vehicle stops. For
example: the speed will change from
a fast wiping speed to normal wiping
speed.
As soon as the vehicle moves off,
wiping will return to the speed originally
selected.
Any action on stalk 1 overrides and
cancels automatic operation.
Starting the vehicle with the stalk in
position D triggers a slow continuous
sweeping movement. Adjusting the
stalk to position D is necessary to trig-
ger a rapid continuous sweeping move-
ment.
Vehicles with automatic wiper
function
With the engine running, move stalk 1
– A park.
– B automatic wiper function
When this position is selected, the
system detects water on the wind-
screen and triggers the wipers at a
suitable wiping speed:
– E: minimum sensitivity
– F: maximum sensitivity
NB: in foggy weather or during
snowfalls, the wiping is not automati-
cally triggered and remains under
the driver’s control.
– C normal wiping speed.
– D fast wiping speed.
With the ignition on, move stalk 1
– A park.
– B intermittent wiping.
Depending on the vehicle, the wipers
may stop for a few seconds between
wipes. It is possible to change the
time between sweeps by turning
ring 2.
– C normal wiping speed.
– D fast wiping speed.
WINDSCREEN WASH/WIPE (1/2)
A
B
C
D
1
1
Position C is accessible with the ig-
nition on. Positions B and D are ac-
cessible only with the engine run-
ning.
Positions B, C and D are accessible
with the ignition on.
E
F
2

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Before any action involving
the windscreen (washing
the vehicle, de-icing, clean-
ing the windscreen, etc.)
return stalk 1 to position A (park).
Risk of injury and/or damage.
Windscreen washer
With the ignition on, pull stalk 1 to-
wards you.
A brief pull will trigger a single sweep
of the wipers, in addition to the wind-
screen washer.
A longer pull triggers, as well as the
windscreen washer, continuous sweep-
ing until the end of the request, then
three return sweeps, then after a few
seconds, a fourth.
WINDSCREEN WASH/WIPE (2/2)
A
B
C
D
1
In freezing or snowy weather, ensure
they are not stuck to the windscreen
(including the central area located
behind the interior rear-view mirror)
and the rear screen before starting
the wipers (risk of motor overheat-
ing).
Check the condition of the wiper
blades. You are responsible for their
service life:
– they must remain clean: clean the blades, windscreen and
rear screen regularly with soapy
water;
– do not use them when the wind- screen or rear screen are dry;
– free them from the windscreen or rear screen when they have not
been used for a long time.
In all cases, replace them as soon
as they begin to lose efficiency: ap-
proximately once a year.
When working in the engine
compartment, ensure that
the windscreen wiper stalk
is in position A (park).
Risk of injury.
Do not try to lift the wiper blades.
They cannot remain detached from
the windscreen. To replace the
blades, refer to Section 5: “Wiper
blades”.

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pRear windscreen wash/
wiper
With ignition on, turn the end of the
stalk 2 to bring the mark 1 in line with
the symbol. When the stalk is released,
it returns to the rear windscreen wiper
position.
A short pull triggers the rear windscreen
wipers.
A prolonged action triggers, in addition
to the rear windscreen wipers, a contin-
uous sweep until the stalk is released,
then two return wipes followed by a
third, after a few seconds.
Special note
If the windscreen wipers are operat-
ing or are in automatic mode, the rear
screen wiper wipes intermittently when
reverse gear is engaged.
Depending on the vehicle, you can
deactivate this function on the touch
screen. Please see the equipment in-
structions for further information.
YSpeed-dependent
timed rear screen
wiper
With the ignition on, turn the end of
the stalk 2 to align the mark 1 with the
symbol.
Wiping frequency varies with speed.
REAR SCREEN WASH/WIPE
21
In freezing or snowy weather, ensure
they are not stuck to the windscreen
(including the central area located
behind the interior rear-view mirror)
and the rear screen before starting
the wipers (risk of motor overheat-
ing).
Check the condition of the wiper
blades. You are responsible for their
service life:
– they must remain clean: clean the blades, windscreen and
rear screen regularly with soapy
water;
– do not use them when the wind- screen or rear screen are dry;
– free them from the windscreen or rear screen when they have not
been used for a long time.
In all cases, replace them as soon
as they begin to lose efficiency: ap-
proximately once a year.
Before using the rear wiper, check
that no object obstructs the travel of
the blade.
Do not use the wiper arm to open or
close the tailgate.
Before any action on the windscreen (washing the vehicle, de-icing,
cleaning the windscreen, etc.), return the stalk 1 to the park position.
Risk of injury or damage.

4.6
Unlocking the bonnet catch
Unclip each cover 1 by holding side 2.
BONNET (1/2)
1
The engine cooling fan may
start at any moment.
Risk of injury.
Opening the bonnet
Pull the tabs 3 as far as they will go to
unlock the bonnet.
Pull by sliding the bonnet forwards
(movement A) as far as it will go.
When working in the engine
compartment, ensure that
the windscreen wiper stalk
is in the park position.
Risk of injury.
A
43
3
For your safety, do not
remove the bonnet holding
straps. Risk of the bonnet
falling on the road surface.
Depending on the vehicle, insert the ve-
hicle key in the lock 4 and turn.
1
2
2

4.8
Frequency of checking coolant level
Check the coolant level regularly
(very severe damage is likely to be
caused to the engine if it runs out of
coolant).
If the level needs to be topped up, only
use products approved by our Technical
Department which ensure:
– protection against freezing;
– an anti-corrosion protection for the cooling system.
No operations should be
carried out on the cooling
circuit when the engine is
hot.
Risk of burns.
Replacement interval
Refer to the Maintenance Document for
your vehicle.
Coolant level
With the engine switched off and on
level ground, the level when cold must
be between the MINI and MAXI marks
on reservoir 1.
Top this level up when cold before it
reaches the MINI mark.
LEVELS (1/3)
1
When working in the engine
compartment, ensure that
the windscreen wiper stalk
is in the park position.
Risk of injury.
For your safety, do not
remove the bonnet holding
straps. Risk of the bonnet
falling on the road surface.

4.10
Filters
The filter elements (air filter, passenger
compartment filter, etc.) should be re-
placed during the maintenance opera-
tions carried out on your vehicle.
Replacement intervals for filter el-
ements: refer to the Maintenance
Document for your vehicle.
Windscreen washer reservoir
Topping up
Engine switched off:
– open the cap 3;
– pull the extending funnel upwards as far as it will go;
– fill until you can see the fluid;
– push the funnel by pressing on it and replace the cap.
Liquid
Screen wash product (product with
antifreeze in winter).
LEVELS (3/3)/FILTERS
3
When working in the engine
compartment, ensure that
the windscreen wiper stalk
is in the park position.
Risk of injury.
The engine cooling fan may
start at any moment. Risk of
injury.
No operations should be
carried out on the cooling
circuit when the engine is
hot.
Risk of burns.
If there is an abnormal or repeated
drop in the fluid level, please consult
an authorised dealer.
For your safety, do not
remove the bonnet holding
straps. Risk of the bonnet
falling on the road surface.

4.15
Respect local regulations about wash-
ing vehicles (e.g. do not wash your ve-
hicle on a public highway).
Observe the vehicle stopping distances
when driving on gravelled surfaces to
prevent paint damage.
Repair, or have repaired quickly, areas
where the paint has been damaged, to
prevent corrosion spreading.
Remember to visit the body shop pe-
riodically in order to maintain your
anti-corrosion warranty. Refer to the
Maintenance Document.
If it is necessary to clean mechani-
cal components, hinges, etc., spray
them with products approved by our
Technical Department to protect them
after they have been cleaned.
BODYWORK MAINTENANCE (2/2)
We have selected special products
to care for your vehicle and you can
obtain these from the manufactur-
er’s accessory outlets.
Using a roller type car wash
Return the windscreen wiper stalk to
the Park position (refer to the informa-
tion on the “Windscreen washer, wiper”
in Section 1). Check the mounting of
external accessories, additional lights
and mirrors, and ensure that the wiper
blades are secured with adhesive tape.
Remove the radio aerial mast if your
vehicle is fitted with this equipment.
Remember to remove the tape and refit
the antenna after washing.
Cleaning the headlights
As the headlights are made of plastic
“glass”, use a soft cloth or cotton wool
to clean them. If this does not clean
them properly, moisten the cloth with
soapy water, then wipe clean with a soft
damp cloth or cotton wool.
Finally, carefully dry off with a soft dry
cloth.
Cleaning products containing alco-
hol must not be used.
Vehicles with a matte paint
finish
This type of paint requires certain pre-
cautions.
Do not do the following
– use wax-based products (polishing);
– rub hard;
– wash the vehicle in a roller-type car
wash;
– wash the vehicle using a high-pres-
sure device;
– attach stickers to the paintwork (risk
of leaving marks).
You should do the following
Wash the vehicle by hand using plenty
of water, using a soft cloth or a gentle
sponge.