RENAULT TWIZY 2012 1.G User Guide

1.5
ELECTRIC VEHICLE: introduction (4/5)
For safety reasons, adapt
your driving to driving condi-
tions and avoid any sudden
turning of the steering
wheel, especially on steep slopes or
slippery surfaces.
Failure to respect these recommen-
dations may lead to a loss of control
of the vehicle.
Risk of accident and serious injury.
Obstructions to the driver
On the driver’s side, only
use mats suitable for the
vehicle, attached with the
pre-fitted components, and check
the fitting regularly. Do not lay one
mat on top of another.
There is a risk of wedging the
pedals
Having a passenger effects
vehicle balance, road hold-
ing and increases the vehi-
cle braking distance.
Adapt your driving to the driving
conditions and avoid any sudden
manoeuvre which could lead to a
loss of control over the vehicle. Risk
of accident and serious injury.
Driving
When you lift your foot off the accelera-
tor pedal, the motor generates electri-
cal current during deceleration, and this
energy is used to recharge the traction
battery. Please refer to the information
on the “Charge meter” in Section 2.
An electric motor generates a greater
engine brake than in a petrol or diesel
engine vehicle.

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Special cases
– At very high exterior temperatures, a safety mode is triggered. Warning
light
 comes on the instrument
panel. This mode reduces vehicle
power and can lead to its immobi-
lisation. We recommend that you
stop and allow the electrical system
to cool down, until the warning light
 goes off. The vehicle then re-
covers its performance.
– After a maximum charge for the trac- tion battery and during the first few
miles when driving the vehicle, or
during very low outside tempera-
tures, the engine brake is tempora-
rily reduced. Please adapt your dri-
ving style accordingly.
The engine brake should
under no circumstances be
used as a substitute for the
brake pedal.
Bad weather, flooded roads:
Do not drive through
floods if the depth of
water is above the
lower edge of the wheel
rims.
If a water level reaches
the vehicle floor, do not re-
charge the vehicle. Please
consult an authorised
dealer.
Risk of electric shock and a risk to
life.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE: introduction (5/5)

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IMPORTANT RECOMMENDATIONS
Please read these instructions carefully. Failure to follow these instructions may lead to a risk of fire, burns or elec-
tric shock and serious injury.
In the event of an accident or impact to the vehicle
In the event of an accident or an impact to the underside of the vehicle\
(e.g.: striking a post, raised kerb or other street fu rni-
ture), this may damage the electrical circuit or the traction battery.
Have the vehicle checked by an authorised dealer.
Never touch components or orange cables which are exposed and visible in\
side or outside the vehicle.
In the event of serious damage to the traction battery, leaks may occur:
– never touch the liquids (fluids, etc.) coming from the traction batter\
y;
– in the event of contact with the body, wash the affected area with plenty of water and consult a doctor as soon as possibl\
e.
In the event of fire
In the event of fire, make everyone evacuate the vehicle immediately and\
contact the emergency services, informing them that
this is an electric vehicle.
Only use extinguishing agents ABC or BC that are permitted for use with electrical fires. Do not use w\
ater or other extinguish-
ing agents.
In the event of damage to the electrical circuit, please call an authori\
sed dealer.
All towing operations
Please refer to the information on “Towing, breakdowns” in Section 5.
Washing the vehicle
Never wash the vehicle while it is charging.
Never wash the vehicle or the traction battery with a high-pressure jet.\
Do not wash the vehicle in a roller car wash.
This risks damaging the electric circuit.
Lifting
Using a lifting tool (jack, etc.) directly under the traction battery \
to lift the vehicle is prohibited. To replace a wheel, please go
to an authorised dealer.

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ELECTRIC VEHICLE: charging (1/5)
Charging schematic diagram
1 Wall socket or, depending on the ve-
hicle, charging terminal
2 Charging cord
If you have any questions regarding the equipment needed for charging, p\
lease
ask an authorised dealer.
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ELECTRIC VEHICLE: charging (2/5)
Important recommendations for charging your vehiclePlease read these instructions carefully. Failure to follow these instructions may lead to a risk of fire, burns or elec-
tric shock and serious injury.
Installations on domestic sockets
Have a qualified professional check that each socket you intend to use w\
ith the charging cord complies with the standards and
regulations in force in your country, and especially that they have:
– a Type A 30 mA residual current differential device;
– a device to protect against overvoltage (16A fuse or circuit breaker for the socket used);
– protection against overvoltage relating to lightning in exposed areas.
You are recommended to test the residual differential current device every month.
You are recommended to regularly check the domestic plug socket or wall-m\
ounted socket. In the event of any damage (cor-
rosion, discolouration, etc.), do not use it.
Charging
Never wash the vehicle while it is charging.
Never wash the vehicle or the traction battery with a high-pressure jet.\
Always check that the socket is clean, dry and shows no signs of rust be\
fore plugging in. Risk of serious injury and/or electri c
shock which may endanger life.
In the event of the presence of water, signs of corrosion or foreign bodies in the charging cord socket, do n\
ot charge the ve-
hicle. Fire hazard.
Do not attempt to introduce objects into the socket of the charging cord\
.
Never plug the charging cord into a multiple socket or an extension lead\
.
Do not remove or modify the charging cord. Fire hazard.
Take care of the cord: do not stand on it, do not get it wet, only pull i\
t gently, do not drive over it, do not allow anything to hit it
and keep it away from heat sources.
Do not use in the event of any damage suffered by the blue protective cover of the charging cord. Please see an a\
uthorised
dealer for a replacement.

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ELECTRIC VEHICLE: charging (3/5)
Charging cord 2
This cord enables a full recharge of
the traction battery in approximately
3.5 hours.
The cord is located in the storage com-
partment at the front of the vehicle.
Do not use an extension
lead or a multiple socket.
Only use an adapter ap-
proved by the construc-
tor. Please contact an authorised
dealer.
Fire hazard.
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Avoid charging and parking your ve-
hicle in extreme temperatures (hot or
cold).
Favour charging the traction battery in
mild temperatures.
When the outdoor temperature falls
below zero or is very high, the traction
battery charging time will be longer.
Charging may become impossible
when the temperature is extremely low.
When the vehicle is parked for more
than seven days in temperatures below
about -25°C, charging the traction bat-
tery can become impossible.
When the vehicle is parked for more
than three months with near zero
charge, charging the battery can
become impossible.
To preserve the service life of your trac-
tion battery, avoid parking the vehi-
cle for more than one month with high
charge, especially when the weather is
very hot. Recommendations
Favour parking and recharging the ve-
hicle in a shaded/covered location.
Wear to the charging cord
protective sleeve.
The charging cord must be
replaced in the event that
the blue protective sleeve
is damaged. Please contact
an authorised dealer.
Risk of serious injury and/or electric
shock which may endanger life.
Always check that the
socket is clean, dry and
shows no signs of rust
before plugging in.
Risk of serious injury and/or electric
shock which may endanger life.

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ELECTRIC VEHICLE: charging (4/5)
Recharging the traction
battery
Ignition switched off:
– open flap 3;
– take out the entire charging cord 2 located in the storage compartment
at the front of your vehicle, pulling it
by the plug using reasonable force.
The maximum length of the charging
cord is approximately 3 metres;
– plug in the end of the cord to the power supply (domestic plug socket,
etc);
– make sure that the stretch limiter 8 of the charging cord 2 is not exceeded
during charging. NB:
It is not necessary to wait:
– until you reach reserve levels in
order to recharge your vehicle;
– for a full charge of the traction bat- tery in order to use the vehicle.
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When charging, the following informa-
tion is displayed:
– warning light 4. This flashes to indi-
cate that the traction battery is re-
ceiving energy;
– the completed charge percentage 5;
– warning light 6 indicates that the
cord is attached to the power supply;
– the battery 7 indicates the amount of
energy stored in the traction battery.
At the end of a full charge, the instru-
ment panel switches off.
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The vehicle can only be charged
with the ignition switched off.
In the absence of any protection
against overvoltage, you are ad-
vised not to charge the vehicle in
stormy weather (lightning, etc).

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Important: before starting the vehi-
cle, please make sure that the cord
is properly stored in its housing and
that the flap is fully closed.
When charging, make sure that the
charging cord 2 is not overstretched.
Do not pull the vehicle using the
charging cord.
If the stretch limiter 8 is damaged,
please replace the charging cord.
Please contact an authorised dealer.
Precautions to take when removing
from the socket
– Unplug the cord from the power supply by pulling out the plug. The
instrument panel goes out;
– reposition the cord 2 correctly in the
front storage compartment.
Depending on the vehicle, place the
end of the plug in its housing or the
cord connector facing down;
– close the flap 3.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE: charging (5/5)
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Special conditions
If it becomes impossible to unplug the
vehicle from the charging terminal (the
plug is mechanically locked), start the
vehicle, switch off the ignition, then
switch on again.
Attempting to start the vehicle ends the
charging process and unlocks the plug
from the terminal.
Repeat this operation as many times as
is necessary.8
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After each charge, it is normal to
hear a fan noise from the vehicle if it
is still plugged in.

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KEY
Key
A Coded ignition-starter key, locking/
unlocking storage compartments.
The key must not be used for any
function other than those described
in the handbook (removing the cap
from a bottle, etc.).
Replacement, requirements for
additional keys
If you lose your key or require an-
other, you can obtain one exclu-
sively from an authorised dealer.
Driver’s responsibility
Never leave your vehi-
cle with the key inside and
never leave a child (or a
pet) unsupervised, even for a short
while.
Otherwise, this may pose a risk to
yourself or to others when starting
the engine or activating equipment.
Risk of serious injury.
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1.14
OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOORS
Opening from inside or
outside
Lift handle 1 and pull upwards.
Closing
Lower the door until it locks into place.
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As a safety precaution,
the doors should only be
opened or closed when the
vehicle is stationary.
For safety reasons:
– Do not press on the door
while it is open when there
is another occupant of the
vehicle;
– make sure that no people or pets prevent the doors from closing;
– hold the door when opening when parked on a steep slope.
Risk of serious injury.
Do not drive with the door open.
Risk of unwanted closure.Driver’s responsibility
when parking or stopping
the vehicle
Never leave an animal,
child or adult who is not self-suffi-
cient alone on your vehicle, even for
a short time.
They may pose a risk of injury, such
as by starting the engine or activat-
ing equipment.
Risk of serious injury.