engine RENAULT TWINGO 2018 Manual PDF

5.32
On the roadPOSSIBLE CAUSESWHAT TO DO
Vibrations. Tyres not inflated to the correct pres-
sure, incorrectly balanced or dam-
aged. Check the tyre pressures: if this is not the
problem, have them checked by an ap-
proved Dealer.
Coolant boiling in the coolant reservoir. Mechanical fault: damaged cylinder
head gasket.Stop the engine.
Contact an approved Dealer.
Smoke under the bonnet. Short circuit or cooling system leak.Stop, switch off the ignition, stand away
from the vehicle and contact an approved
dealer.
The oil pressure warning light comes
on:
while cornering or braking The level is too low. Top up the engine oil level (refer to the in-
formation on “Engine oil level: topping up/
filling” in Section 4).
is slow to go out or remains lit under
acceleration Loss of oil pressure.
Stop the vehicle and contact an approved
Dealer.
OPERATING FAULTS (3/6)

5.33
On the roadPOSSIBLE CAUSESWHAT TO DO
Steering becomes heavy. Assistance overheating.
Fault with the electric assistance
motor.
Fault in the assistance system. Drive carefully at reduced speed, be aware
of the level of force in the steering wheel
needed to turn the wheels. Consult an ap-
proved dealer
The engine overheats. The coolant
temperature indicator and the warn-
ing light
® come on. Engine cooling fan not working. Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and
contact an approved Dealer.
Coolant leaks. Check the coolant reservoir: it should con- tain fluid. If there is no coolant, consult an
approved Dealer as soon as possible.
OPERATING FAULTS (4/6)
Radiator: If there is a lack of coolant, remember that it must never be topped up \
using cold coolant while the engine is
very warm. After any procedure on the vehicle which has involved even partial drain\
ing of the cooling system, it must
be refilled with a new mixture prepared in the correct proportions. Remi\
nder: only products approved by our Technical
Department may be used for this purpose.

6.1
Section 6: Technical specifications
Vehicle identification plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2
Engine identification plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.4
Engine specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.5
Towing weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.6
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.6
Replacement parts and repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.7
Service sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.8
Anticorrosion check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.14

6.3
Please quote the information on the
engine plate or label A in all corre-
spondence or orders.
(Location varies depending on engine)
1 Engine type.
2 Engine suffix.
3 Engine number.
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION PLATES
A
A
21
3

6.5
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Versions0.9 TCe1.0
Engine type
(see engine plate) H4B
H4D
Cubic capacity (cc) 898999
Type of fuel
Octane rating Petrol
It is essential that you use unleaded petrol of the octane rating stated on the label i\
nside the
fuel filler flap.
Refer to the information on “Fuel tank” in Section 1.
Fuel types that meet European
standards and are compat-
ible with the engines of ve-
hicles sold in Europe (in any
other case, contact an Approved
Dealer).
Unleaded petrol compliant with standard EN 228 contains up to 5 % ethanol
in volume.
Unleaded petrol compliant with standard EN 228 contains up to 10 % ethanol
in volume.
Spark plugs Only use the spark plugs specified for your vehicle’s engine.
The type should be marked on a label affixed inside the engine compartment. If it is not
then contact an approved Dealer.
Fitting spark plugs other than those specified may damage the engine.

7.2
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (2/5)
driving recommendations ...................................... 2.11 → 2.14
E
ECO driving ........................................................... 2.11 → 2.14
ECO mode ........................................................................\
. 2.12
electric beam height adjustment ............................. 1.62 – 1.63
electric windows ..................................................... 3.13 – 3.14
electronic stability control: ESC .............................2.26 → 2.29
emergency brake assist.........................................2.26 → 2.29
emergency braking ................................................2.26 → 2.29
engine access .................................................................\
........... 4.2
technical specifications .................................................. 6.5
engine access flap ............................................................... 4.2
engine coolant ..................................................................... 4.8
engine oil ...................................................................4.3 → 4.5
engine oil capacity ...................................................... 4.4 – 4.5
engine oil level ...........................................................4.3 → 4.5
engine specifications .................................................... 6.3, 6.5
engine standby ..........................................................2.5 → 2.8
environment ............................................................\
........... 2.16
ESC: electronic stability control ....................1.46, 2.26 → 2.29
external temperature ......................................................... 1.57
F
faults operating faults ................................................5.30 → 5.35
filter air filter ........................................................................\
. 4.10
oil filter .................................................................. 4.4 – 4.5
passenger compartment filter ...................................... 4.10
fitting a radio ...................................................................... 5.16
fittings ...............................................................\
.....3.17 → 3.21
front engine cover ....................................................... 4.6 – 4.7
front passenger air bag deactivation ................................. 1.36
front seat adjustment ......................................................... 1.11 front seats
adjustment ........................................................ 1.11 – 1.12
fuel advice on fuel economy ................................... 2.11 → 2.14
consumption ................................ 1.52 – 1.53, 2.11 → 2.14
filling ......................................................... 1.44, 1.68 – 1.69
grade ................................................................. 1.68 – 1.69
fuel consumption ...................... 1.52 – 1.53, 2.11 → 2.14, 3.11
fuel economy ......................................................... 2.11 → 2.14
fuel filler cap ........................................................... 1.68 – 1.69
fuel level ................................................................... 1.44, 1.49
fuel tank capacity ...............................................................\
......... 1.68
fuel tank capacity .................................................... 1.68 – 1.69
fuses ..................................................................\
....5.17 → 5.19
G
gear lever........................................................................\
... 2.10
glove box ........................................................................\
... 3.17
grab handle........................................................................\
3.21
H
handbrake........................................................................\
.. 2.10
hands-free telephone integrated control ............................ 3.30
hazard warning lights signal .............................................. 1.61
headlight beam adjustment .................................... 1.62 – 1.63
headrest........................................................................\
..... 3.23
heated seats ...................................................................... 1.11
heated windscreen ..................................................3.7 → 3.10
heating and air conditioning system ........................ 3.4 → 3.11
heating system ........................................................3.4 → 3.12
Hill Start Assist.......................................................2.26 → 2.29
horn ...................................................................\
................ 1.61
horn: flash ..................................................................\
........... 1.61

7.4
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (4/5)
radio frequency remote control/keyuse ....................................................................\
...1.2 → 1.4
rear bench seat.................................................................. 3.24
rear lights number plate lights ...................................................... 5.13
rear seats........................................................................\
... 1.14 functions ..............................................................\
........ 3.24
rear view camera .................................................... 2.41 – 2.42
rear view mirrors ................................................................ 1.39
remote control door locking batteries ............................................................ 5.20 – 5.21
remote control door locking unit ................................1.2 → 1.4
RENAULT ANTI-INTRUDER DEVICE (RAID) ................... 1.10
replacement parts ................................................................ 6.7
reverse gear selecting ..................................................2.10, 2.43 → 2.46
reversing sensor ..................................................... 2.39 – 2.40
roof bars ........................................................................\
.... 3.29
roof rack roof bars ....................................................................... 3.29
running in ........................................................................\
..... 2.2
S
seat belt pretensioners front seat belt ...................................................1.15 → 1.18
seat belts .............................................1.12 → 1.18, 1.21, 1.48
service sheets..........................................................6.8 → 6.13
side indicator lights changing bulbs ............................................................. 5.14
side protection devices ...................................................... 1.20
signals and lights ...................................................1.58 → 1.63
speakers location ...............................................................\
......... 5.16
special features of petrol vehicles ....................................... 2.9
speed limiter .................................................1.47, 2.32 → 2.34
starting the engine .....................................2.2 – 2.3, 2.5 → 2.8steering wheel
adjustment .............................................................\
...... 1.22
Stop & Start ......................................................1.47, 2.5 → 2.8
Stop & Start function..................................................2.5 → 2.8
stopping the engine ............................................................. 2.3
storage compartment.............................................3.17 → 3.21
storage compartments ...........................................3.17 → 3.21
sun visor ........................................................................\
.... 3.20
sunroof........................................................................\
....... 3.15
switching on the vehicle ignition ................................. 2.2 – 2.3
T
tailgate ........................................................... 3.25, 3.27 – 3.28
tanks and reservoirs brake fluid ...................................................................... 4.9
coolant ................................................................\
........... 4.8
tanks and reservoirs: windscreen washer ...................................................... 4.10
technical specifications ..............................................6.4 → 6.7
telephone ..............................................................\
............. 3.30
temperature regulation ............................................3.7 → 3.12
towing breakdown ........................................................ 5.28 – 5.29
towing a caravan ................................................................. 6.6
towing hitch........................................................................\
5.29
towing rings ....................................................................... 3.28
towing weights ..................................................................... 6.6
transporting children ..........................1.23 – 1.24, 1.26 → 1.36
transporting objects in the luggage compartment ........................................ 3.28
on the roof ...................................................................... 6.6
trip computer and warning system... 1.44 → 1.48, 1.50 → 1.55
tyre inflation kit...........................................................5.3 → 5.6
tyre pressure...............................2.17 → 2.25, 4.12 – 4.13, 5.8
tyre pressure loss warning.....................................2.17 → 2.25
tyre pressures ......................................................... 4.12 – 4.13

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