2017 RENAULT TWIZY warning

2.5
Handbrake
To release:
With the ignition on:
– support on the brake pedal and maintain it sunk ;
– press 2 ;
– gently pull lever 1 towards you, keep-
ing the 2 button pressed down;
– push the lever down as far as it will go.When stationary and de-
pending on the slope and/or
vehicle load, it may be nec-
essary to pull up the hand-
brake at least two extra notches.
Make sure that the hand-
brake is properly released
when driving (red indicator
light off), otherwise over-
heating may occur.
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2
HANDBRAKE
To apply:
Pull lever 1 upwards and make sure the
vehicle is immobilised. Warning light 3
D will come on on the instrument
panel.
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Special conditions
It is not possible to release the hand-
brake when the 12 volt battery is dis-
charged.
You must recharge it (see “12V battery”
in Section 4) before you can release the
handbrake, or have the 12V battery re-
placed by an authorised dealer.
The handbrake is a vehicle safety
measure. It cannot be released
unless the ignition is switched on.

3.2
WINDSCREEN DE-ICING, DEMISTING
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 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.
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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.

4.5
12 VOLT BATTERY (2/2)Connecting a charger to the
accessories socket
Only use a charger that is compatible
with a nominal voltage of 14.4 volts
and a current limited to 5 amps.
With the ignition switched on, plug
the power supply into the accessories
socket 7 located in the storage com-
partment 8. Please consult an authori-
sed dealer.
Recharging the 12 volt
battery
It is difficult to access the 12 volt bat-
tery. It is therefore recommended that
you attach the vehicle plug to a power
source: energy is supplied to both the
12 volt battery and the traction battery
at the same time.
Please refer to the information on
“Electric vehicle: charging” in Section 1.
Do not forget to switch off the ignition
when replacing the traction battery.
Immobilising the vehicle for an
extended period of time
Before immobilisation, you should
make sure that:
– the ignition is switched off;
– the side lights and hazard warning lights are switched off;
– the traction battery is fully charged.
After lengthy immobilisation, it is normal
to find the traction battery charge
level down. In this case, recharge it
(see “Electric vehicle: charging” in
Section 1).
Do not use booster cables
to start the vehicle.
Risk of serious injury.
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Only connect accessories
with a maximum power of
65 watts. When several ac-
cessory sockets are used
at the same time, the total power of
the connected accessories must not
exceed 65 watts.
Fire hazard.

5.2
TYRES (1/4)
The tyres are the only contact between
the vehicle and the road, so it is essen-
tial to keep them in good condition.
You must make sure that your tyres
conform to local road traffic regulations.Maintaining the tyresThe tyres must be in good condition
and the tread form must have sufficient
depth; tyres approved by our Technical
Department have wear warning strips 1
that are indicators moulded into the
tread at several points.
When the tread has worn down to the
wear warning strips, these strips will
become visible: it is then necessary
to replace your tyres because the tread
rubber is now only 1.6 mm deep at
most, resulting in poor road holding
on wet roads.
An overloaded vehicle, long journeys –-
particularly in very hot weather – or fre-
quent driving on poorly surfaced minor
roads will lead to more rapid tyre wear
and affect safety.
For your safety, please re-
spect the speed limit.
When they need to be re-
placed, only tyres of the
same make, size, type and profile
should be used on a single axle.
They must: either have a load ca-
pacity and a speed capacity at
least equal to the original tyres,
or correspond to those recom-
mended by your authorised
dealer.
Failure to heed these instructions
could endanger your safety and
affect your vehicle’s roadworthi-
ness.
Risk of loss of control of the ve-
hicle.
Incidents which occur when
driving, such as striking the
kerb, may damage the tyres
and wheel rims, and could
also lead to misalignment of the
front or rear axle geometry. In this
case, have the condition of these
checked by an approved dealer.
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The front and rear wheels have different dimensions. For safety reasons,
it is not permitted to switch the front wheels with the rear wheels.

5.3
TYRES (2/4)
Tyre pressures
Respect the tyre pressures, checking
them at least once a month and before
any long journeys.
Pressures should be checked when the
tyres are cold; ignore higher pressures
which may be reached in hot weather
or following a fast journey. If tyre pressures cannot be checked
when the tyres are
cold, the normal
pressures must be increased by 0.2 to
0.3 bar (or 3 PSI).
Never deflate a hot tyre.
Use in winter
The use of snow or winter tyres signifi-
cantly reduces the vehicle range.
Incorrect tyre pressures
lead to abnormal tyre wear
and unusually hot running.
These are factors which
may seriously affect safety and lead
to:
– poor road holding,
– risk of bursting or tread separa- tion.
The pressure depends on the load
and the speed of use. Adjust the
pressure based on the user condi-
tions.
Please be aware that a
poorly tightened or miss-
ing valve cap can make the
tyres less airtight and lead
to pressure loss.
Always use valve caps identical to
those fitted originally and tighten
them fully.
Snow or Winter tyres
We would recommend that these be
fitted to all four wheels to ensure that
your vehicle retains maximum adhe-
sion.
Warning : These tyres sometimes have
a specific direction of rotation and a
maximum speed index which may be
lower than the maximum speed of your
vehicle.
You must use tyres made by the same
manufacturer, with the same dimen-
sions, type and structure.
Chains
In all cases, we would recommend
that you contact an approved dealer
who will be able to advise you on
the choice of equipment which is
most suitable for your vehicle.
For safety reasons, the use
of chains is strictly forbid-
den.

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.
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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.

7.2
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (2/3)
front lightschanging bulbs ...................................................... 5.6 – 5.7
front seat adjustment ......................................................... 1.16
front seats adjustment .......................................................1.16 → 1.19
with manual controls .................................................... 1.16
fuses ....................................................................... 5.10 – 5.11
H
handbrake................................................................... 2.4 – 2.5
hazard warning lights signal .............................................. 1.38
headlight flashers .............................................................. 1.38
horn ...................................................................\
................ 1.38
horn: flash ..................................................................\
........... 1.38
sounding the horn ........................................................ 1.38
I
indicators .............................................................\
.............. 1.38
indicators: direction indicators ....................................................... 1.38
instrument panel ..............................................1.32 → 1.36
instrument panel ..................................1.32 → 1.34, 1.36, 1.40
instrument panel messages............................................... 1.36
interior trim maintenance ......................................................... 4.8 – 4.9
K
keys ...................................................................\
................ 1.13
L
lighting: exterior .............................................................. 1.40 – 1.41
instrument panel .......................................................... 1.40
lights changing bulbs ...................................................... 5.6 – 5.7 front ....................................................................... 5.6 – 5.7
lights: brake lights .................................................................... 5.8
dipped beam headlights ............................... 1.40, 5.6 – 5.7
direction indicator lights ................................. 5.6 – 5.7, 5.9
direction indicators .............................. 1.32, 1.38, 5.6 – 5.7
hazard warning ............................................................ 1.38
main beam headlights .................................. 1.32, 5.6 – 5.7
number plate lights ........................................................ 5.9
reversing lights ............................................................... 5.8
side lights .............................................................. 1.40, 5.8
locking the doors ............................................................... 1.14
M
maintenance: bodywork .............................................................. 4.6 – 4.7
interior trim ............................................................ 4.8 – 4.9
mechanical .........................................................6.7 → 6.12
methods of restraint in addition to the seat belts ...1.20 → 1.23
O
opening the doors .............................................................. 1.14
operating faults ......................................................5.17 → 5.19
P
paintwork maintenance ......................................................... 4.6 – 4.7
pedestrian warning system ................................................ 1.39
practical advice ........................................................... 2.6 – 2.7
pretensioners .........................................................1.20 → 1.22
R
rear view mirrors ................................................................ 1.31
replacement parts ................................................................ 6.6

7.3
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (3/3)
S
seat belt pretensioners ..........................................1.20 → 1.22
front seat belt ...................................................1.20 → 1.22
seat belts ......................................................1.17 → 1.23, 1.33
service sheets..........................................................6.7 → 6.12
signals and lights .................................................... 1.40 – 1.41
speed control ....................................................................... 2.3
starting ...............................................................\
.................. 2.2
starting the engine ............................................................... 2.2
stopping the engine ............................................................. 2.2
storage compartment.................................................3.3 → 3.6
storage compartments ...............................................3.3 → 3.6
T
tanks and reservoirs brake fluid ...................................................................... 4.2
tanks and reservoirs: windscreen washer ........................................................ 4.3
technical specifications ........................................................ 6.6
towing in the event of energy failure ...........................5.14 → 5.16
breakdown .......................................................5.14 → 5.16
towing hitch............................................................. 5.15 – 5.16
towing rings ....................................................................... 1.27
traction battery ..................................................................... 1.7
traction battery charge .............................................1.8 → 1.12
transporting children ..........................1.24 – 1.25, 1.27 → 1.30
tyre pressure........................................................................\
5.3
tyres ..................................................................\
.........5.2 → 5.5
V
vehicle range .............................................................. 2.6 – 2.7
W
warning buzzer ......................................................... 1.14, 1.38
warning lights.........................................................1.32 → 1.34washing ...................................................................... 4.6 – 4.7
weights ................................................................\
................ 6.4
wheels (safety) ..........................................................5.2 → 5.5
windscreen washer ..................................................... 1.42, 4.3
windscreen washer fluid ...................................................... 4.2
windscreen washer/wiper .................................................. 1.42
wiper blades ...................................................................... 5.13
wipers .................................................................\
............... 1.42 blades .................................................................\
......... 5.13