warning RENAULT TWINGO RS 2009 2.G General Vehicle Information Workshop Manual

01C-3
VEHICLE BODYWORK SPECIFICATIONS
Vehicle panel gaps: Adjustment value
01C
All values are given in millimetres.Section 1
(X1) = 3.5 ±± ± ±
1.5
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WARNING
The clearance values are given for information pur-
poses.
When adjusting clearances, certain rules have to be
followed:
-maintain symmetry with respect to the opposite
side,
-ensure the flush fitting is correct,
-check correct operation of the opening, and water/
air-tightness.
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02A-1
LIFTING EQUIPMENT
Vehicle: Towing and lifting
02A
I - TOWING1 - Position of front attachment point
2 - Position of rear attachment point
II - LIFTING BY TROLLEY JACK Equipment required
Diagnostic tool
safety strap(s)
WARNING
See the current towing regulations in each country.
Never use the drive shafts as attachment points.
The towing points may only be used for towing on
the road.
Never use the towing points for removing the vehi-
cle from a ditch or to lift the vehicle, either directly
or indirectly.
Screw in and lock the towing ring before towing.
Vehicles fitted with automatic transmission:
-The vehicle should preferably be transported on a
platform or towed by lifting the front wheels. As an
exception, the vehicle may be towed with the
wheels on the ground but at a speed below 12
mph (20km/h) and over a maximum distance of
18 miles (30 kms) (with the gear lever in neutral).
Vehicles fitted with Renault Card:
-If the vehicle battery is flat, the steering column
remains locked. In this case, fit a new battery or
connect to an electrical source to lock the airbag
computer using the Diagnostic tool (see Airbag
and pretensioners: Precautions for the repair)
(88C, Airbag and pretensioners), which unlocks
the steering column.
-If it is not possible to lock the airbag computer, the
front of the vehicle must be lifted.
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IMPORTANT
To prevent any accidents, the trolley jack must only
be used to lift and/or move the vehicle. The vehicle
height must be maintained with axle stands which
are strong enough to support the weight of the vehi-
cle.

02A-2
LIFTING EQUIPMENT
Vehicle: Towing and lifting
02A
To mount the vehicle onto axle stands, lift the entire ve-
hicle on one side and the axle stands must be placed
under zones (1) and (2) designed for positioning the
tool kit jack.
III - LIFTING ON A LIFT
1 - Safety advice reminder
To remove heavy components from the vehicle (engine
and transmission assembly, rear axle, gearbox), use a
four-post lift.
If the vehicle is on a two-post lift, there is a danger that
it will tip after removal of these types of components.
Fit the safety strap(s) available from Spare Parts De-
partment. WARNING
To avoid any damage to the original protection, use
equipment fitted with rubber pads to prevent the
equipment coming into direct contact with the vehi-
cle.
To avoid any damage to the axle assemblies, the
vehicle must not be raised using the front suspen-
sion arms for suppor t or under the rear axle.
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