towing RENAULT TWIZY 2012 1.G Owners Manual

1.7
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.

1.35
DISPLAYS AND INDICATORS (1/2)
Charge level 1
The gauge indicates the level of energy
remaining.
NB: Each time you switch off the igni-
tion, the remaining energy level will be
calculated.
Once you switch on the ignition again,
you will see a slight change in the level
display. The presence and operation of the display and indicators DEPENDS ON THE \
LEVEL OF EQUIPMENT AND THE COUNTRY.
Immobilisation threshold imminent
When the battery reaches less than 6%
charge, a beep repeats every 20 sec-
onds and warning light
 flashes on
and off.
Motor performance gradually de-
creases until the vehicle comes to a
stop.
Please see the information on “Towing:
in the event of energy loss” in Section 5.
Charge meter 2
Please refer to the information on the
“Charge meter” in Section 2.
Speedometer 3
In kilometres or miles per hour.
1
2
3
Reserve level
When the battery reaches approxi-
mately 12% charge, warning light

comes on, along with a beep.
To optimise your range, please see the
information on “Recommendations:
saving energy” in Section 2.

5.1
Section 5: Practical advice
Tyres (tyre and wheel safety, use in winter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . 5.2
Headlights (changing bulbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6
Rear lights (changing bulbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.8
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.12
Wipers (replacing blades) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.13
Towing, breakdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.14
Operating faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.17

5.14
Choice of breakdown service
In the event of an energy fault
In the event of a fully discharged trac-
tion battery, any type of towing is per-
mitted: towing on a flatbed truck or
towing on the road using the tow eye
(please see following pages).
All other cases
Only towing on a flatbed truck is per-
mitted.
TOWING, BREAKDOWN (1/3)
Towing on a flatbed truck
Breakdown recovery must be perfor-
med on a flat surface under all circums-
tances except where the vehicle is im-
mobilised following a full discharge of
the traction battery. In the event of a
total energy loss, please see the fol-
lowing pages.
Before repairs, insert the key in the igni-
tion to unlock the steering column. Turn
the key to position M.
The regulations in force for breakdown
recovery must always be observed.

5.15
TOWING, BREAKDOWN (2/3)
In the event of an energy
fault: towing
In the event of a fully discharged trac-
tion battery:
– warning light
\b flashes on the ins-
trument panel;
– battery warning light 1 on the instru-
ment panel is empty.
It is possible to recover on a flatbed
truck or tow the vehicle using the tow
eye, following the instructions below.
1
Before towing, insert the key in the
switch to unlock the steering column.
Turn key to position M.
The column is unlocked, the accessory
functions are supplied: the vehicle lights
can be used (hazard warning lights,
brake lights etc.). The towed vehicle’s
lights must be switched on at night.
The speed specified by current legisla-
tion for towing must always be obser-
ved.

5.16
TOWING, BREAKDOWN (3/3)
Access to the towing point
Remove screws 2 under the front
bonnet and clips 1. Lift up the bonnet.
Only use the front and rear towing
points 3.
This towing point may only be used for
towing: never use it for lifting the vehi-
cle directly or indirectly.
Do not remove the key from
the ignition when the vehi-
cle is being towed.
3
Take care not to allow anything to
hit the 12 volt battery during towing.
1
2

7.3
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (3/3)
S
seat belt pretensioners ..........................................1.20 → 1.22
front seat belt ...................................................1.20 → 1.22
seat belts ......................................................1.17 → 1.23, 1.33
service sheets..........................................................\
6.7 → 6.12
signals and lights ............................................................... 1.40
speed control ....................................................................... 2.3
starting ...............................................................\
.................. 2.2
starting the engine ............................................................... 2.2
stopping the engine ............................................................. 2.2
storage compartment.................................................3.3 → 3.6
storage compartments ...............................................3.3 → 3.6
T
tanks and reservoirs brake fluid ...................................................................... 4.2
tanks and reservoirs: windscreen washer ........................................................ 4.3
technical specifications ........................................................ 6.6
towing in the event of energy failure ...........................5.14 → 5.16
breakdown .......................................................5.14 → 5.16
towing hitch............................................................\
. 5.15 – 5.16
towing rings ....................................................................... 1.27
traction battery ..................................................................... 1.7
traction battery charge .............................................1.8 → 1.12
transporting children ..........................1.24 – 1.25, 1.27 → 1.30
tyre pressure...........................................................\
............. 5.3
tyres ..................................................................\
.........5.2 → 5.5
V
vehicle range .............................................................. 2.6 – 2.7
W
warning buzzer ......................................................... 1.14, 1.38
warning lights.........................................................1\
.32 → 1.34washing ...................................................................... 4.6 – 4.7
weights ................................................................\
................ 6.4
wheels (safety) ..........................................................5.2 → 5.5
windscreen washer ..................................................... 1.41, 4.3
windscreen washer fluid ...................................................... 4.2
windscreen washer/wiper .................................................. 1.41
wiper blades ...................................................................... 5.13
wipers .................................................................\
............... 1.41 blades .................................................................\
......... 5.13