RENAULT TWINGO 2016 3.G Owners Manual

4.1
Section 4: Maintenance
Engine access flap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Engine oil level: general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Engine oil level: topping up/filling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Oil change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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windscreen washer reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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Tyre pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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Bodywork maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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Interior trim maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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4.2
To access the engine:
– open the tailgate;
– remove the boot carpet A;
– unlock the engine access flap.
ENGINE ACCESS FLAP
Unlocking the engine access
flap
– Unscrew the six screws 1 using a
flat-blade screwdriver or similar;
– lift the flap;
– place it on a clean surface.
Closing and locking the
engine access flap
Check that nothing has been left in the
engine compartment.
– Take the flap;
– place it on top of the engine;
– tighten the six screws 1 using a flat- blade screwdriver or similar;
– replace the boot carpet A.
After carrying out any work
in the engine compart-
ment, check that nothing
has been left behind (cloth,
tools, etc.).
These may damage the engine or
cause a fire.
Make sure the engine
access flap is properly fitted
before and during its clo-
sure.
Make sure the engine access flap is
properly locked in place.
Risk of intoxication from fumes from
the engine compartment.
1A
Deactivate the Stop and
Start function for any opera-
tion performed in the engine
compartment.The engine may be hot
during operations in close
proximity. Risk of injury.
As the engine is located under the
boot, do not slide or store anything
under the boot carpet.

4.3
Reading the oil levelThe oil level should be read with the ve-
hicle on level ground, after the engine
has been switched off for some time.
The dipstick must be used to read
the exact oil level and ensure that
the maximum level is not exceeded
(risk of engine damage). Refer to the
following pages.
It is normal for an engine to use oil for
lubrication and cooling of moving parts
and it is normal to top up the level be-
tween oil changes.
However, contact your approved
Dealer if more than 0.5 litres is being
consumed every 600 miles (1,000 km)
after the running in period.
Oil change frequency: check the oil
level from time to time and certainly
before any long journey to avoid the
risk of damaging your engine.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL: general information
A
B
C
In order to prevent splashback, it is
recommended that a funnel be used
when topping up/filling with oil.
– Remove the dipstick and wipe with a
clean, lint-free cloth;
– push the dipstick in as far as it will go (for vehicles equipped with a cap-
type dipstick C, screw the cap in as
far as it will go);
– take out the dipstick again;
– read the level: it should never go below the “min” A or above the
“max” B.
Once the operation has been com-
pleted, ensure that the dipstick is
pushed in as far as it will go or that
the “cap-type dipstick” is completely
screwed in.
Deactivate the Stop and
Start function for any opera-
tion performed in the engine
compartment.
Consult your approved Dealer at
once if you notice an abnormal or
repeated drop in any of the fluid
levels.
Exceeding the maximum
engine oil level
Under no circumstances
must the maximum fill
level B be exceeded: risk of damage
to the engine and catalytic conver-
ter.
If the oil level exceeds the maximum
level, do not start your vehicle and
contact an approved Dealer.

4.4
Topping up/filling
The vehicle must be parked on level
ground and the engine should be cold
(for instance, before the engine is star-
ted up for the first time in the day).
– Unscrew the cap 2;
– top up the level (as a guide, the ca-pacity between the “min” and “max”
on the dipstick 1 is between 0.9 and
1.1 litres, depending on the engine);
– wait for approximately 10 minutes to allow the oil to flow into the engine;
– check the level using the dipstick 1
(as described above). Once the operation has been comple-
ted, ensure that the dipstick is pushed
in as far as it will go and that the cap is
completely screwed in.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL: topping up/filling (1/2)
Do not exceed the
“max” level and
do not forget to refit the cap 2 and
dipstick 1.
In order to prevent splashback, it is
recommended that a funnel be used
when topping up/filling with oil.
2
1
Exceeding the maximum
engine oil level
Under no circumstances
must the maximum fill level
be exceeded: risk of damage to the
engine and catalytic converter.
If the oil level exceeds the maximum
level, do not start your vehicle and
contact an approved Dealer.

4.5
ENGINE OIL LEVEL: topping up, filling (2/2)OIL CHANGE
Never run the engine in an
enclosed space as exhaust
gases are poisonous.
Engine oil change: if you
are changing the oil when
the engine is hot, be careful
not to scald yourself if the
oil overflows.
Filling: take care when
topping up the oil that
no oil drips onto engine
components - risk of fire.
Remember to refit the cap securely
as there is a risk of fire if oil splashes
onto hot engine components.
The engine may be hot
when carrying out opera-
tions in close proximity. In
addition, the engine cooling
fan can come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.
Consult your approved dealer at
once if you notice an abnormal or
repeated drop in any of the fluid
levels.
Deactivate the Stop and
Start function for any opera-
tion performed in the engine
compartment.
Oil changeService interval: refer to the
Maintenance Service Booklet for your
vehicle.
Oil change capacity
Please refer to the maintenance docu-
ment for your vehicle, or contact an au-
thorised dealer.
Always check the engine oil level using
the dipstick, as explained previously (it
should never fall below the minimum
level, or be over the maximum level on
the dipstick).
Engine oil gradeRefer to the Maintenance Service
Booklet for your vehicle.

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
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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

4.7
BONNET (2/2)
Closing the bonnet
Slide the bonnet back until it closes
(movement B).
Ensure that the bonnet is
properly locked.
Check that nothing is pre-
venting the catch from lock-
ing (gravel, cloth, etc.).
In the event of even a slight
impact involving the radia-
tor grille or bonnet, have
the bonnet lock checked by
an approved dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
B
Locking the bonnet
– Push the tabs 3;
– depending on the vehicle, insert the vehicle key in the lock 4 and turn;
– replace the covers 1;
– clip them into their housing.
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1
3

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.

4.9
Level 2
It is normal for the level to drop as the
brake shoes become worn, but it must
never drop lower than the “MINI" warn-
ing line.
If you wish to check the disc and drum
wear yourself, you should obtain the
document explaining the checking pro-
cedure from the manufacturer’s net-
work or web site.
Topping up
After any operation on the hydraulic cir-
cuit, a specialist must replace the brake
fluid.
Only use fluids approved by our
Technical Department (and taken from
a sealed container).
Replacement interval
Refer to the Maintenance Document for
your vehicle.
Brake fluid level
The level should be read with the engine
switched off and on level ground.
This should be checked frequently,
and immediately if you notice even the
slightest loss in braking efficiency.
LEVELS (2/3)
2
The engine cooling fan may
start at any moment. Risk of
injury.If there is an abnormal or repeated
drop in the fluid level, please consult
an authorised dealer.

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.