2017 RENAULT TWIZY Owners Manual

5.15
TOWING, BREAKDOWN (2/3)
In the event of an energy
fault: towing
In the event of a fully discharged trac-
tion battery:
– warning light
\b flashes on the in-
strument panel;
– battery warning light 1 on the instru-
ment panel is empty.
It is possible to recover on a flatbed
truck or tow the vehicle using the tow
eye, following the instructions below.
1
Before towing, insert the key in the
switch to unlock the steering column.
Turn key to position M.
The column is unlocked, the acces-
sory functions are supplied: the vehi-
cle lights can be used (hazard warn-
ing lights, brake lights etc.). The towed
vehicle’s lights must be switched on at
night.
The speed specified by current legis-
lation for towing must always be ob-
served.

5.16
TOWING, BREAKDOWN (3/3)
Access to the towing point
Remove:
– the bolts 4;
– the plastic clips 3;
– the clips 2 located under the front
bumper. Lift up the bonnet.
Only use the front and rear towing
points 4.
This towing point may only be used for
towing: never use it for lifting the vehi-
cle directly or indirectly.
Do not remove the key from
the ignition when the vehi-
cle is being towed.
4
Take care not to allow anything to
hit the 12 volt battery during towing.
2
4
3

5.17
OPERATING FAULTS (1/3)
The following advice will enable you to carry out quick, temporary repai\
rs. For safety reasons you should always contact
an approved dealer as soon as possible.
FAULTSPOSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO
Impossible to charge the
traction battery. No electrical current in domes-
tic sockets or poor connection of
cable to domestic socket. Check your installation (circuit breaker, programmer,
etc.).
Check the connections (power socket, etc.). Please
refer to the information on “Electric vehicle: charging”
in Section 1.
The outdoor temperature is ex-
tremely low. Recharge your vehicle in a more suitable environ-
ment. Please refer to the information on “Electric ve-
hicle: charging” in Section 1.
The cord is defective. Please see an authorised dealer to replace it.
The steering column remains
locked. Steering wheel locked.
Move the steering wheel while pressing the engine
start button (refer to Section 2 “Starting the engine”).
Vibrations. Tyres incorrectly inflated or dam-
aged. Check the tyre pressures. If this is not the problem,
have them checked by an approved Dealer.
The engine performance is
limited. The outdoor temperature is ex-
tremely high. Opt for a calmer driving style.
The traction battery reserve has
been reached. Recharge the traction battery as soon as possible.
Please refer to the information on “Electric vehicle:
charging” in Section 1.
The vehicle will not start. The charging flap is open or not
properly closed. Check that the charging flap is correctly locked. In
other cases, contact an authorised dealer as soon as
possible.

5.18
Electrical equipmentPOSSIBLE CAUSESACTION REQUIRED
The wipers do not work. Wiper blade stuck.Free the blade before using the wipers.
Broken windscreen wiper fuse. Consult an approved dealer.
Motor fault. Consult an approved dealer.
The wiper does not stop. Faulty electrical controls.Consult an approved dealer.
Direction indicators flashing more
quickly. Blown bulb.
Replace the bulb.
The indicators are
not working. On one side only: – blown bulb,
– faulty earth connection. Replace the bulb.
On both sides: – fuse blown, Replace it.
– faulty flasher unit. Needs replacing: please see an authorised
dealer.
OPERATING FAULTS (2/3)

5.19
OPERATING FAULTS (3/3)
Electrical equipmentPOSSIBLE CAUSESACTION REQUIRED
The headlights
are not working. Only one: – blown bulb,
Replace the bulb.
– disconnected wire or incorrectly- positioned connector, Check and reconnect the wire or the connector.
– faulty earth connection. See above.
Both: – if the circuit is fused. Check and replace if necessary.
The headlights do not switch off. Faulty electrical controls. Consult an approved dealer.
Traces of condensation in the lights. This is not a fault. The presence of traces of condensation in lights is a
natural phenomenon linked to vari-
ations in temperature.
These traces soon disappear when
the lights are switched on.

5.20

6.1
Section 6: Technical specifications
Vehicle identification plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2
Engine identification plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3
Engine specification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.4
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.5
Replacement parts and repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.6
Service sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.7
Anticorrosion check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.13

6.2
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION PLATES
A
A
The information shown on the ve-
hicle identification plate should be
quoted on all correspondence or
orders.
Constructor plate A or B
1 Vehicle type and chassis number.
2 Paint reference.
1
2
B
1
2