2018 RENAULT TWINGO maintenance

4.15
BODYWORK MAINTENANCE (2/3)
Degrease or clean using
high-pressure cleaning
equipment or by spray-
ing on products not ap-
proved by our Technical
Department:
– mechanical components (e.g.:
engine compartment);
– underbody;
– parts with hinges (e.g.: inside the
doors);
– painted plastic external fittings (e.g.:
bumpers).
Doing this could give rise to corrosion
or operational faults.
What you should not do
Wash the vehicle in bright sunlight or
freezing temperatures.
Do not scrape off mud or dirt without
pre-wetting.
Allow dirt to accumulate on the exterior.
Allow rust to form following minor im-
pacts.
Do not use solvents not approved by
our Technical Department to remove
stains as this could damage the paint-
work.
Do not drive in snow or muddy condi-
tions without washing the vehicle, par-
ticularly under the wheel arches and
body.

4.16
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.
Vehicles with a matte paint
finish
This type of paint requires certain pre-
cautions.
You should do the following
Wash the vehicle by hand using plenty
of water, using a soft cloth or a gentle
sponge.
Do not do the following
Use wax-based products (polishing).
Rub too hard.
Wash the vehicle in a roller-type car
wash.
Attach stickers to the paintwork (risk of
leaving marks).
Wash the vehicle
using a high-pressure
cleaning device.
BODYWORK MAINTENANCE (3/3)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.
Do not use cleaning products con-
taining alcohol or utensils (e.g.: a
scraper).

4.17
Glass instrument panel(e.g. instrument panel, clock, exterior
temperature display, radio display, etc.)
Use a soft cloth (or cotton wool).
If this does not clean them properly,
use a soft cloth (or cotton wool) slightly
moistened with soapy water and then
wipe clean with another soft damp cloth
or cotton wool.
Finally, carefully dry off with a soft dry
cloth.
Do not use products containing alco-
hol and/or spray fluids on the area.
Seat belts
These must be kept clean.
Use products selected by our Technical
Department (Approved outlets) or
warm, soapy water and a sponge and
wipe with a dry cloth.
Detergents or dyes must not be used
under any circumstances.
INTERIOR TRIM MAINTENANCE (1/2)
Textiles (seats, door trim, etc)
Vacuum-clean the textiles regularly.
Liquid stain
Use soapy water.
Dab lightly (never rub) with a soft cloth,
rinse and remove the excess.
Solid or pasty stain
Carefully remove the excess solid or
pasty material immediately with a
spatula (working from the edges to the
centre to avoid spreading the stain).
Clean as for a liquid stain.
Special instructions for sweets or
chewing gum
Put an ice cube on the stain to solidify
it, then proceed as for a solid stain.
A well-maintained vehicle will last
longer. It is therefore recommended to
maintain the interior of the vehicle regu-
larly.
A stain should always be dealt with
swiftly.
Whatever type of stain is on the trim,
use
cold (or warm) soapy water with
natural soap.
Detergents (washing-up liquid, pow-
dered products, alcohol-based prod-
ucts) should not be used.
Use a soft cloth.
Rinse and soak up the excess.
For further recommendations for
maintaining the interior, and/or for
any unsatisfactory results, please
see an authorised dealer.

4.18
You should not:
Position objects such as deodorants,
scents etc. near air vents as this could
damage your dashboard trim.
Use high-pressure
cleaning equipment or
sprays inside the pas-
senger compartment:
without careful use, this equipment
could impair the correct functioning
of the electrical or electronic compo-
nents in the vehicle, or have other
detrimental effects.
INTERIOR TRIM MAINTENANCE (2/2)
Removal/replacing removable
equipment originally fitted in
the vehicle
If you need to remove equipment in
order to clean the passenger com-
partment (for example, mats), always
ensure that they are correctly refitted
and are the right way around (the driv-
er’s mat should be fitted on the driver’s
side, etc.) and fit them with the compo-
nents supplied with the equipment (for
example, the driver mat should always
be fixed using the pre-fitted mounting
components).
With the vehicle stationary, always
ensure that nothing will impede driving
(anything obstructing the pedals, heel
wedged by the mat etc.).

7.3
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (3/5)
I
ignition switch ............................................................. 2.2 – 2.3
indicators ......................................................1.61, 5.10 → 5.14
indicators: direction indicators ....................................................... 1.61
instrument panel ..............................................1.49 → 1.55
instrument panel ....................................................1.44 → 1.55
interior trim maintenance ..................................................... 4.17 – 4.18
Isofix .................................................................\
.....1.26 → 1.28
K
keys ...................................................................\
........1.2 → 1.4
L
lane departure warning ........................................... 2.30 – 2.31
levels .................................................................\
......4.8 → 4.10
levels: brake fluid ...................................................................... 4.9
coolant ................................................................\
........... 4.8
windscreen washer reservoir ....................................... 4.10
lighting: exterior .............................................................1.58 → 1.63
instrument panel .......................................................... 1.58
interior ...............................................................\
.. 3.16, 5.15
lights adjustment ........................................................ 1.62 – 1.63
changing bulbs .................................................. 5.10 – 5.11
front ................................................................... 5.10 – 5.11
lights: adjusting ........................................................... 1.62 – 1.63
brake lights .................................................................. 5.13
dipped beam headlights ......... 1.44, 1.58, 5.10 – 5.11, 5.13
direction indicators .......................... 1.44, 1.61, 5.10 – 5.11
fog lights .................................................... 1.44, 1.60, 5.13
hazard warning ............................................................ 1.61 main beam headlights ................................ 1.44, 1.58, 5.10
reversing lights ............................................................. 5.13
side lights ........................................ 1.58, 5.10 – 5.11, 5.13
load permitted on the roof.................................................... 6.6
locking the doors ..............................................1.4, 1.6 → 1.10
luggage compartment cover .............................................. 3.26
M
maintenance ............................................................\
.......... 2.15
maintenance: bodywork .........................................................4.14 → 4.16
interior trim ........................................................ 4.17 – 4.18
mechanical ......................................... 4.3, 4.11, 6.8 → 6.13
map reading lights ............................................................. 3.16
methods of restraint in addition to the seat belts ...1.15 → 1.21
multimedia equipment .............................................. 3.30, 5.16
N
navigation system .............................................................. 3.30
O
oil change ................................................................... 4.4 – 4.5
opening the doors ......................................................1.6 → 1.9
operating faults ................................ 1.44 → 1.48, 5.30 → 5.35
P
paintwork maintenance ....................................................4.14 → 4.16
parking distance control.......................................... 2.39 – 2.40
power-assisted steering..................................................... 1.22
pretensioners .........................................................1.15 → 1.18
puncture.....................................................................5.2 → 5.6
R
radio........................................................................\
........... 3.30

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