ignition RENAULT TWIZY 2018 User Guide
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WARNING LIGHTS (2/3)
®STOP light
This lights up when the ignition
is switched on and goes out as soon as
the engine is started. It lights up at the
same time as other warning lights, and
is accompanied by a beep.
It requires you to stop immediately, for
your own safety, as soon as traffic con-
ditions allow. Switch off the engine and
do not restart it.
Contact an approved Dealer.
Special feature: On steep slopes, a
warning light will come on and a beep
will sound if the vehicle is travelling
at excessive speed. You must then
reduce your speed. Risk of damage to
the engine. The warning light goes out
once the vehicle speed drops below the
maximum set level.
Windscreen de-icing warn-
ing light .
Ú12 V battery charge warning
light
If it comes on, limit the non-essential
use of any energy-consuming equip-
ment and accessories.
If it stays on, see an authorised dealer
as soon as possible.
If it comes on together with the warning
light
® and a beep, this indicates a
fault in the 12V battery charging circuit.
Stop as soon as traffic conditions allow
and contact an authorised dealer.
DHandbrake on and brake cir-
cuit incident warning light
This comes on when the ignition is
switched on and goes out as soon as
the handbrake is released.
If it comes on during braking and is ac-
companied by the
® warning light
and a beep, it indicates that the fluid
level in the circuit is low or that there is
a braking system fault.
Stop as soon as traffic conditions allow
and contact an approved Dealer.
The presence and operation of the warning lights DEPEND ON THE EQUIPMENT\
AND COUNTRY.
A
øWarning light
This lights up when the ignition
is switched on and goes out as soon as
the engine is started. It may comes on
in conjunction with other warning lights
on the instrument panel.
It means you should drive very care-
fully to an approved dealer as soon as
possible. If you fail to follow this recom-
mendation, you risk damaging your ve-
hicle.
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\bLow traction battery level
warning light
This comes on when the traction bat-
tery charge level has reached the re-
serve threshold. Please see the infor-
mation on “Displays and indicators” in
Section 1.
Electrotechnical system
warning light
If it lights up while driving, this means
there is an electrotechnical fault in the
“58 volt” electrical circuit. Please see an
authorised dealer as soon as possible.
When the vehicle is started or while
driving, if it flashes accompanied by
the
® warning light and a beep,
this indicates that the charging flap is
open or not correctly closed. Stop and
switch off the ignition, make sure that
the charging cord is disconnected and
that the flap is fully closed.
©Not used
ERROR Not used
+ Not used
WARNING LIGHTS (3/3)
Electrotechnical system
warning light
When the warning light comes on, this
indicates the traction battery or the
engine temperature is too high. Opt for
a calmer driving style.
The warning light can be accompa-
nied by a drop in vehicle perform-
ance. The presence and operation of the warning lights DEPEND ON THE EQUIPMENT\
AND COUNTRY.
A
Gear selector 1 position indicator (N,
D or R).
1
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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
Ṏ 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
Ṏ
comes on, along with a beep.
To optimise your range, please see the
information on “Recommendations:
saving energy” in Section 2.
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With the ignition switched on, the
clock is displayed on the instrument
panel.
Adjusting the time on the
instrument panel 1
– Press button 2 in quick succession,
as many times as necessary, to
obtain the time adjustment mode;
– press and hold button 2.
The hour reading flashes;
CLOCK
– repeatedly press button 2 as neces-
sary to adjust the hour;
– press and hold button 2 to confirm
the hours.
The minute display flashes;
– repeatedly press button 2 as neces-
sary to adjust the minutes;
– press and hold button 2 to confirm
the minutes.
1
2
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áMain beam headlightsWith the stalk A in position
k, pull it towards you. An indicator
light on the instrument panel will come
on.
To return to the dipped headlights posi-
tion, pull stalk A towards you again.
eSwitching off the lightsReturn the stalk to its original
position. When the engine is started,
the dipped headlights stay on. They will
go out once the engine is switched off.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND SIGNALS (1/2)
Daytime running lights
The dipped headlights come on without
using the stalk A when the engine is
started.
uSide lights
Turn end 1 of stalk A until the
symbol is opposite mark 2.
The instrument panel lighting dims.
A
kDipped beam
headlights
Manual operation
Turn end 1 of stalk A until the symbol is
opposite mark 2.
With the ignition switched off, it is not
possible to operate the lights (to avoid
lights being used when parked).
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A
When the vehicle is driven at
maximum permissible load (refer
to the information on «Weights» in
section 6), you must have the dipped
beam headlights adjusted, while it is
being used, by an Approved Dealer.
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND SIGNALS (2/2)
Lights-on warning buzzerIf the stalk is not returned to its ini-
tial position
e after the ignition is
switched off, a warning beep sounds
four times to warn you.
Retroreflectors 3
Remember to check the condition of
the side retroreflectors regularly. In the
event of damage, please replace them.
3
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SCREEN WASHER, WIPER
nWindscreen wiper
With the ignition on, move
stalk 1:
A park
B intermittent wiping The wipers will pause for several
seconds between sweeps.
C normal wiping speed
D fast wiping speed
A
B
C
D
1
1
Windscreen washer
With the ignition on, pull stalk 1 towards
you.
In the snow or ice, make sure that
the wiper blades are not stuck by
ice.
Keep an eye on the condition of the
blade. Replace the wiper blades
as soon as they begin to lose effi-
ciency: approximately once a year.
Check the condition of the wiper
blades. How long they last depends
on you:
– they should be kept clean: clean the blades and the windscreen
regularly with soapy water;
– do not use them when the wind- screen is dry;
– free them from the windscreen when they have not been used
for a long time.
In any event, replace them as soon
as they begin to lose efficiency: ap-
proximately once a year.
When working on the vehi-
cle, ensure that the wind-
screen wiper stalk is in po-
sition A (off).
Risk of injury.
Before any action involving
the windscreen (washing
the vehicle, de-icing, clean-
ing the windscreen, etc.)
return stalk 1 to position A (park).
Risk of injury and/or damage.
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“Accessories” position ANo power-consuming device will oper-
ate when the ignition is switched off.
“On” position MThe ignition is switched on:
Start position D
Starting the engine
Turn the key to the D position and hold
it in this position until you hear a beep.
Release the key.
As soon as warning light
Ṑ stops
flashing, your vehicle is ready to drive.“Stop, steering and
handbrake lock” position St
To unlock: turn the key and the steering
wheel slightly.
To lock: remove the key and turn the
steering wheel until the steering column
locks.
To release the handbrake, please see
the information on “Handbrake” in
Section 2.
STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE
The vehicle cannot be started if the
charging cord is plugged in and
powered or if the charging flap is
open.
Stopping the engine
Bring the key to “Stop” position.
Warning light
Ṑ goes out.
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.
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Driving
Press switch D, a beep will sound.
While driving, press the accelerator
pedal to achieve the desired speed.
Hill start
When setting off on a slope, release the
handbrake whilst pressing the brake
pedal before pressing the accelerator
pedal.
Reverse
Press switch R.
The reversing light will come on as
soon as reverse gear is selected (igni-
tion on).
A beep will sound.
GEAR CONTROL (1/2)
Display 1
The display 1 on the instrument panel
indicates the selection control posi-
tion 2.
Selection control 2
D: forward
N: neutral
R: reverse
Operation
– Switch on the ignition;
– start the engine;
– with your foot on the brake pedal,
release the handbrake (refer to the
information under “Handbrake” in
Section 2). It will now be possible to
drive off.
Only engage D or R when the vehicle
is at a standstill, with your foot on
the brake and the accelerator pedal
released.
To protect the charging cord, always
check that it is properly stored in its
housing before setting off.
The vehicle can only be started if
the charging cord is unplugged from
the vehicle and stored away.
1
D
N
R
2
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Parking the vehicle
With the vehicle at a standstill, press
switch N.
Warning light 3 comes on the instru-
ment panel.
Engage the handbrake (please see the
“Handbrake” information in Section 2).
GEAR CONTROL (2/2)
In the event of an impact to the underside of the vehicle (e.g.: striki\
ng a
post, raised kerb or other street furniture), this may result in damage\
to
the vehicle (e.g.: twisted axle), the electrical circuit or the tracti\
on battery.
Do not touch the circuit elements or any fluids or liquids.
To prevent any risk of accident, have your vehicle checked by an authoris\
ed
dealer.
Risk of serious injury or electric shock.
N
3
NB: when the ignition is switched
off, the gear control automatically
switches to position N.
Temporary stop
At a standstill and with the engine run-
ning, when position D or R is engaged,
a beep will sound and warning light
Ṑ
flashes until one of the following condi-
tions is met:
– brake pedal pressed;
– accelerator pedal pressed;
– N switch pressed;
– the handbrake is secured.