tow RENAULT TWINGO 2018 User Guide

3.11
Operating faults
As a general rule, contact your ap-
proved dealer in the event of an oper-
ating fault.
– Reduction in de-icing, demisting or air conditioning performance.
This may be caused by the passen-
ger compartment filter cartridge be-
coming clogged.
– No cold air is being produced .
Check that the controls are set cor-
rectly and that the fuses are sound.
Otherwise, switch off the system.
Presence of water under the
vehicle
After prolonged use of the air condi-
tioning system, it is normal for water
to be present under the vehicle. This is
caused by condensation.
AIR CONDITIONING: information and operating instructions (1/2)
Do not add anything to the
vehicle’s ventilation circuit
(for example, to remove
bad odours).
There is a risk of damage or of
fire.
Do not open the refriger-
ant fluid circuit. The fluid
may damage eyes or skin.
Fuel consumption
You will normally notice an increase in
fuel consumption (especially in town)
when the air conditioning is operating.
For vehicles fitted with air conditioning
with no automatic mode, switch off the
system when it is not required.
Advice for reducing consumption
and helping to preserve the
environment
Drive with the air vents open and the
windows closed. If the vehicle has been
parked in the sun, open the doors for a
few moments to let the hot air escape
before starting the engine.
MaintenanceRefer to the Maintenance Document
for your vehicle for the inspection fre-
quency.
Advice on use
In some situations (air conditioning off,
air recirculation activated, ventilation
speed at zero or low etc.), you may
notice that condensation starts to form
on the windows and windscreen.
If there is condensation, use the “Clear
View” function to remove it, then use
the air conditioning in automatic mode
to stop it forming again.
Use the air conditioning system reg-
ularly, even in cold weather, running
it at least once a month for approxi-
mately 5 minutes.
Vehicles equipped with
mode ECO
Once activated, ECO mode may
reduce air conditioning perform-
ance. Please refer to the informa-
tion on “Driving advice, Eco-driving”
in Section 2.

3.26
Luggage cover 2(depending on vehicle)
The luggage cover lifts automatically
when the luggage compartment is
opened.
Removal
– Unclip the clips 1 from both straps at-
tached to the tailgate struts;
– pull the luggage cover towards you.
Refitting
To refit the luggage cover, proceed in
the reverse order to removal.
LUGGAGE COVER/REAR PARCEL SHELF
1
Rear parcel shelf 4(depending on vehicle)
The parcel shelf automatically lifts when
the luggage compartment is opened.
Removal
– Unhook the two straps 3;
– pull the shelf towards you.
Refitting
To refit the parcel shelf, proceed in the
reverse order to removal.
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3
Do not place any heavy or
solid objects on the luggage
cover. These may pose a
risk to the vehicle occu-
pants if the driver has to brake sud-
denly or if the vehicle is involved in
an accident.

4.12
TYRE PRESSURE (1/2)
B: size of vehicle front tyres.
C: size of vehicle rear tyres.
D: recommended front pressure.
E: recommended rear pressure.
A
D
E
B
C
Label A
Open the driver’s door to read it.
Tyre pressures should be checked
when the tyres are cold.
If the tyre pressures cannot be checked
when the tyres are cold, increase the
pressures from 0.2 to 0.3 bar (or 3 PSI).
Never deflate a hot tyre.
A
Vehicle fitted with a tyre pressure
loss warning system
If under-inflated (puncture, low pressure
etc.), the warning light
 on the in-
strument panel comes on. See “Tyre
pressure loss warning” in Section 2.
Vehicle used fully laden
(Maximum Permissible
All-up Weight) and
towing a trailer
The maximum speed must be lim-
ited to 60 mph (100 km/h) and the
tyre pressure increased by 0.2 bar.
Please refer to the information on
“Weights” in Section 6.
Risk of tyre blowouts.

5.1
Section 5: Practical advice
Puncture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2
Tyre inflation kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3
Tyres (tyre and wheel safety, use in winter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . 5.7
Headlights (changing bulbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10
Rear lights and side lights (replacing bulbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . 5.12
Interior lighting (changing bulbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.15
Fitting a radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.16
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.17
Radio frequency remote control: batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . 5.20
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.22
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.25
Wipers (replacing blades) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.26
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.28
Tow eye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.29
Operating faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.30

5.28
TOWING: breakdown recovery (1/2)
Towing a vehicle with an
automatic gearbox
With the engine switched off, the trans-
mission is no longer lubricated. It is
preferable to tow this type of vehicle on
a trailer or tow it with the rear wheels off
the ground.
In exceptional circumstances, you
may tow it with all four wheels on the
ground, only in a forward gear, with the
gear in neutral position N, over a maxi-
mum distance of 31 miles (50 km) and
not exceeding a speed of 15.5 mph
(25 km/h).
If the gear lever cannot be put into the
N position, please consult an autho-
rised dealer.1
2
Before any towing, put the gears into
neutral (neutral position for vehicles
equipped with a manual gearbox or N
position for vehicles equipped with an
automatic gearbox).
Unlock the steering column; the igni-
tion key must be in “ M” position (ig-
nition) to enable signalling (“Stop”
lights, hazard warning lights, etc.).
Always switch on the lights when
driving at night.
Release the parking brake.
It is also essential to observe the towing
regulations imposed by current legisla-
tion in your country. Please contact an
authorised dealer.
When the engine is
stopped, steering and brak-
ing assistance are not op-
erational.
Do not remove the key from
the ignition when the vehi-
cle is being towed.
3
If the lever is locked in position P ,
even though you are depressing the
brake pedal and pressing the unlock-
ing button 1 , the lever can still be re-
leased manually. To do this, unclip the
base of the gear lever 2 starting on the
side below the air conditioning controls.
Then raise the button 3 and simulta-
neously press the unlock button 1 on
the lever.
Contact an authorised dealer as soon
as possible.

5.29
TOWING: breakdown recovery (2/2)
Only use the front and rear towing
points 4.
(never use the drive shafts or any other
part of the vehicle)
This towing point may only be used for
towing: never use it for lifting the vehi-
cle directly or indirectly.Access to towing points
Unclip the cover 6 by inserting a flat-
blade screwdriver or similar under the
cover. Screw in the tow eye 5 by hand
as far as possible.
Only use the tow eye 5 located under
the passenger footwell alongside the
inflation kit; unscrew the two screws 8.
6
5
4
Never leave tools unse-
cured in the vehicle: there
is a risk that they may be
thrown about during brak-
ing. After use, check that the tow
eye is properly stored away in its
housing: there is a risk of injury.
5
8
– Use a rigid towing bar.
If a rope or cable is used
(where the law allows this),
the vehicle being towed
must be able to brake.
– A vehicle must not be towed if it is
not fit to be driven.
– Avoid accelerating or braking suddenly when towing, as this
may result in damage being
caused to the vehicle.
– In all cases, it is advisable not to exceed 15.5 mph (25 km/h).
– Do not push the vehicle if the steering column is locked.

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

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