ignition RENAULT TWINGO 2012 2.G Owner's Guide

power-assisted steering........................(up to the end of the DU)
power-assisted steering ........................(up to the end of the DU)
gear lever .............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
reverse gear selecting .......................................... (up to the end of the DU)
changing gear ....................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Levier de vitesses / Direction assistée (X44 - Renault)
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Gear lever - Power-assisted steering
GeAR leveR/PoweR-ASSISteD SteeRING
Gear lever
t o select reverse gear
vehicle stationary
v ehicles with manual gearbox: return
to neutral and follow the pattern on
knob 1 or depending on vehicle, lift
ring 2 against the gear lever knob in
order to engage reverse gear.
The reversing lights will come on as
soon as reverse gear is selected (with
the ignition on).
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Power-assisted steering
Never drive with an inadequately
charged battery.
v ariable power-assisted steering
(depending on vehicle)
It is equipped with a system which
adapts the level of assistance to the ve-
hicle speed.
Steering is made easier during parking
manoeuvres (for added comfort) whilst
the force needed to steer increases
progressively as the speed rises (for
enhanced safety at high speeds).
operating faults
The steering can become stiff when
driving. This is due to the power assist-
ance overheating. In this case, it must
be allowed to cool down.
During low speed manoeuvres with a
high engine speed, the steering can
become stiff. Power assistance returns
when driving.
Never switch off the igni -
tion when travelling down -
hill, and avoid doing so in
normal driving (assistance
is not provided).
v ehicles with sequential gear -
box: refer to the information on the
“Quickshift gearbox” in Section 2.
An impact to the underside
of the vehicle (e.g.: striking
a post, raised kerb or other
street furniture) may result
in damage to the vehicle (e.g.: de -
formation of an axle).
To avoid any risk of accident, have
your vehicle checked by an ap -
proved dealer.

fueladvice on fuel economy .................. (up to the end of the DU)
practical advice ..................................... (up to the end of the DU)
fuel economy ........................................ (up to the end of the DU)
filter air filter ............................................................. (current page)
filter diesel filter ........................................................ (current page)
driving ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
maintenance .......................................................... (current page)
antipollution advice ............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
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Conseils antipollution, économies de carburant, conduite (X44 - E33 - Renault)
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Jaune NoirNoir texte
Advice on emission control and fuel economy
ADvIce: antipollution, fuel economy and driving (1/3)
By virtue of its design, moderate fuel
consumption and initial settings, your
vehicle conforms to current antipol-
lution regulations. The manufacturer
is actively striving to reduce pollutant
exhaust gas emissions and to save
energy. But the fuel consumption of
your vehicle and the level of pollutant
exhaust gas emissions are also your
responsibility. Ensure that it is main -
tained and used correctly.
Aiding fuel economy
Depending on the vehicle, to obtain op-
timum consumption levels, a warning
light on the rev counter lets you know
the best time to move up or down a
gear:
\ shift up a gear;
[ move down a gear.
Maintenance
It is important to remember that failure to
respect antipollution regulations could
lead to legal action being taken against
the vehicle owner. In addition, replacing
engine, fuel supply system and exhaust
components with parts other than those
originally recommended by the manu -
facturer may alter your vehicle so that
it no longer complies with antipollution
regulations.
Have your vehicle adjusted and
checked by an approved Dealer, in ac-
cordance with the instructions given in
your maintenance schedule: they will
have all the equipment necessary for
ensuring that your vehicle is maintained
to its original standard.
engine adjustments
– ignition: this does not require ad -
justment.
– spark plugs: for optimum fuel econ-
omy, efficiency and performance
the specifications laid down by our
Design Department must be strictly
applied.
If the spark plugs have to be
changed, use the make, type and
gap specified for your vehicle’s
engine. Contact an approved dealer
for this.
– idle: this does not require adjust -
ment.
– air filter, diesel filter: a clogged ele-
ment reduces performance. It must
be replaced.

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Conseils antipollution, économies de carburant, conduite (X44 - E33 - Renault)
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ADvIce: antipollution, fuel economy and driving (2/3)
Driving
– Drive carefully for the first few miles
until the engine reaches its normal
operating temperature, rather than
let it warm up while the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
– Speed is expensive.
exhaust gas monitoring
system
The exhaust gas monitoring system will
detect any operating faults in the vehi-
cle’s antipollution system.
If this system malfunctions, toxic sub -
stances may be released into the at -
mosphere or damage may occur.
ÄThis warning light on the in -
strument panel will indicate if
there are any faults in the system:
This lights up when the ignition is
switched on and goes out when the
engine is started.
– If it lights up continuously, consult
your approved dealer as soon as
possible;
– if it flashes, reduce the engine speed
until the light stops flashing. Contact
an approved dealer as soon as pos-
sible. –
Sporty driving uses a lot of fuel: drive
with a light right foot.
– Brake as little as possible. If you an-
ticipate an obstacle or bend in ad -
vance, you may then simply release
the accelerator pedal.
– Avoid sudden acceleration.
– Do not overrev the engine in the in-
termediate gears.
Always use the highest gear possi -
ble without labouring the engine.
On versions with an automatic gear-
box, it is preferable to keep the gear
lever in position D.
– Do not try to maintain the same
speed up a hill, accelerate no more
than you would on the level. Keep
your foot in the same position on the
accelerator pedal.
– Double declutching and accelerating
before switching off are unnecessary
in modern vehicles.
– Bad weather, flooded roads:
Do not drive through floods
if the depth of water is
above the lower edge of the
wheel rims.
Driving problems
On the driver’s side, only use mats adapted to the vehicle that attach to
the pre-installed parts, and regularly check their mounting. Do not place
several mats on top of each other.
Risk of pedals jamming .

Quickshift gearbox ................................ (up to the end of the DU)
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Boîte de vitesses Quickshift (X44 - Renault)
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Jaune NoirNoir texte
Quickshift gearbox
QUIcKShIFt GeARBoX (1/5)
Gear shift pattern
A/M to change mode (automatic/
manual)
+ to change up a gear
– to change down
N neutral
R reverse
For safety reasons, do not
switch off the ignition before
the vehicle has come to a
complete standstill.
Display
2 automatic mode
3 selected gear display
4 brake pedal depressed indicator
light
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4
Selector lever 1
– This allows you to engage first gear,
to select reverse and neutral and to
change gear in manual mode.
– It also allows you to switch between
manual and automatic modes at any
time, with the engine switched on
and a forwards gear engaged, by
moving the lever to the left.
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automatic gearbox (use) ........................................ (current page)
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Boîte de vitesses Quickshift (X44 - Renault)
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Starting
The display shows N (neutral) and A
(automatic mode).
Forwards gear
– With the brake pedal depressed,
push the selector lever forwards and
release it (the number 1 will appear
on the display);
– release the brake pedal and acceler-
ate gently to move forwards.
Reverse
– With your foot on the brake pedal,
push the selector lever towards the
right and backwards, and then re -
lease it.
Reverse gear is engaged (letter R
appears on the display).
– release the brake pedal then accel -
erate gently to move backwards. The
engine’s idle speed is sufficient for
parking manoeuvres.
When the vehicle is stationary, push
the selector lever towards the front to
engage a forwards gear.
operation
Switch on the ignition.
The display on the instrument panel
switches on. If neutral (N) is displayed,
start the engine but do not depress the
accelerator.
If a gear other than neutral ( N) is dis -
played, it will flash; starting is possi-
ble if you depress the brake pedal
(indicator light 4 will come on if you
forget) when holding the key in the
starting position.
The gear will automatically change to
neutral (N) and the engine will start.
You may also select neutral after
switching on the ignition by pushing the
lever to the right whilst depressing the
brake pedal.
When the engine is running, automatic
mode will be selected by default.
Note: if the display does not light up
when the ignition is switched on (dis -
charged battery), do not attempt to start
the engine by pushing the vehicle. Shifting to neutral
With the brake pedal depressed, push
the lever to the right.
Note:
when the vehicle is stationary,
you must depress the brake pedal to
engage or disengage a gear. Otherwise,
warning light 4 will light up.
QUIcKShIFt GeARBoX (2/5)
4
The oil level in the automatic gearbox system reservoir is variable depending on use. Adding oil is strictly forbidden
(except by qualified approved network personnel).

horn ....................................................................... (current page)
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Boîte de vitesses Quickshift (X44 - Renault)
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Jaune NoirNoir texte
changing mode
You can change mode at any time
by pushing the lever to the left. This
switches mode without changing gear.
Driving in manual mode
Using the selector lever
Pushing the lever repeatedly allows
you to change gears manually:
– To change up a gear: push the lever
forwards;
– to change down a gear: push the
lever backwards;
– to change to neutral: with the brake
pedal depressed (indicator light 4
will come on if you forget), push the
lever towards the right.
Note: when the vehicle is stationary
(braking, red light, etc.), the system au-
tomatically switches to first gear.
By pushing the lever forwards twice
you can move up two gears at a time
(unless this causes low engine speeds).
By pushing the lever backwards twice
you can move down two gears at a time
(unless this causes overrevving).
Note: neutral may only be selected
when the vehicle is being driven or is
stationary when the brake pedal is
depressed (if you forget, warning
light 4 will light up).
Accelerating and overtaking
To obtain maximum vehicle perform -
ance, in automatic or manual mode,
quickly depress the accelerator pedal
beyond the kickdown point.
This will activate the kickdown func -
tion allowing you to change down to the
most suitable gear.
QUIcKShIFt GeARBoX (3/5)
Driving in automatic mode
Each time the ignition is switched on,
automatic mode is selected by default
(letter A on the display).
The vehicle is controlled using the ac -
celerator and the brake.
Gears will change automatically at
the correct moment and at a suitable
engine speed because automatic mode
takes into consideration the road sur -
face and the chosen driving style.
You may change the gear selection
made by the automatic system (unless
this risks the engine being overrevved
or underrevved):
– by pushing the lever forwards or
backwards.
You can stop the vehicle at red lights,
with the gear engaged, by pressing the
brake pedal; there is no need to change
to neutral.
If the engine is being overrevved or underevved, the system will select the opti-
mal gear.

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Boîte de vitesses Quickshift (X44 - Renault)
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QUIcKShIFt GeARBoX (4/5)
Parking
To park the vehicle with a gear en -
gaged (on a slope, for example): before
switching off the engine, check that a
gear other than N is displayed on the
instrument panel.
The next time the engine is started, de-
press the brake pedal. The vehicle will
then automatically change to neutral
(letter N on the display).
Audible warning
If you hold the vehicle on a slope for
too long without applying the brakes or
handbrake you will strain the system
and there is a risk that the clutch will
overheat.
In this case, an intermittent beeping
sound will remind you that you should
put your foot on the brake pedal or
apply the handbrake.
Never leave the vehicle with the engine
running when in gear. For safety rea -
sons you will hear an intermittent beep -
ing sound when you open the door if
you have not shifted into neutral or you
have not switched off the ignition or de-
pressed the brake pedal.
An impact to the underside of the vehicle (e.g.: striking a post, raised kerb
or other street furniture) may result in damage to the vehicle (e.g.: defor-
mation of an axle).
To avoid any risk of accident, have your vehicle checked by an approved
Dealer.

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Boîte de vitesses Quickshift (X44 - Renault)
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QUIcKShIFt GeARBoX (5/5)
t owing the vehicle
If the gearbox is stuck in a gear:
– Switch on the ignition;
– select neutral with the brake pedal
depressed;
– check that the gearbox is in neutral
(by pushing the vehicle, for exam -
ple).
If you cannot find neutral you must tow
the vehicle with the front wheels raised.
the vehicle should always be towed
with the ignition switched off.operating faults
ÒWhen driving, if this warning
light comes on together with
warning light
©, this indicates a
system fault. In most cases, you may
still drive the vehicle, although it will not
function perfectly. Contact an approved
dealer as soon as possible.
the vehicle will not start
If you cannot start the engine and if the
battery is not discharged (display lit up):
– Switch on the ignition;
– select neutral;
– push the vehicle or roll it down a suf-
ficiently steep slope. Then push the
selector lever forwards.
The optimum gear for starting the
engine will then be automatically se -
lected.
Note: never attempt this manoeuvre in
reverse.

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Eclairage intérieur (X44 - Renault)
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luggage compartment light
(depending on vehicle)
It comes on when the tailgate or one of
the doors is opened.
Interior lighting
INTERIoR lIghTINg
Press switch 1 for:
– continuous lighting;
– temporary lighting by opening, de -
pending on the version, one of the
front doors or the tailgate. The light
only goes out when the doors are
correctly closed.
– no lighting.
Depending on the vehicle, press
switch 2, the passenger side map read-
ing light will come on.
Automatic operation of interior
lighting (depending on the vehi -
cle)
– if the doors are unlocked using
the remote control, the interior
lights are switched on for approx -
imately 15 seconds;
– if the doors are locked using the
remote control, the lights are
switched off immediately;
– if the door is open (or not properly
closed), the lights are switched
on for a period of approximately
15 minutes;
– if all the doors are closed, the in-
terior lights start to dim when the
ignition is switched on.
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electric windows ................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Lève-vitres électriques (X44 - Renault)
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Electric windows
ElECTRIC WINDoWS
With the ignition on:
– Press the switch for the window
concerned to lower it to the desired
height;
– lift the switch for the window con -
cerned to raise it to the desired
height.
From the driver’s seat
Operate the switches as follows:
1 for the driver’s side;
2 for the front passenger side.
From the front passenger
seat
Press switch 3.
Driver’s responsibility
Never leave your vehicle with the key inside and never leave a child (or
a pet) unsupervised, even for a short while. The reason for this is that
the child may endanger himself or others by starting the engine and acti-
vating equipment such as the window winders or the sunroof. If a body part gets
trapped, reverse the direction of travel of the window as soon as possible by
pressing the relevant switch.
Risk of serious injury.
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Avoid resting any objects against
a half-open window: there is a risk
that the electric window could be
damaged.