ignition RENAULT TWIZY 2012 1.G User Guide

1.33
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 note: On steep slopes, a warn-
ing light will come on and a beep will
sound if the vehicle is travelling at ex-
cessive 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.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.

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.

1.37
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

1.40
áMain beam headlightsWith the dipped headlights lit,
pull stalk A 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.
Lights-on warning buzzer
If the side lights are on after the engine
is switched off, a warning beep sounds
four times to warn the driver.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND SIGNALS
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).
21
A

1.41
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.

2.2
“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
 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
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.
There is a risk that this could start
the engine or operate electrical
equipment.
Risk of serious injury.
Never switch off the ignition before
the vehicle has come to a complete
stop. Once the engine has stopped,
the passive safety devices such as
airbag will no longer operate.
The vehicle can only be started if
the charging cord is unplugged from
the vehicle and stored away.
Stopping the engine
Bring the key to “Stop” position.
Warning light
 goes out.

2.3
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

2.4
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

flashes until one of the following condi-
tions is met:
– brake pedal pressed;
– accelerator pedal pressed;
– N switch pressed;
– the handbrake is secured.

2.5
Handbrake
To release:
With the ignition on:
– support on the brake pedal and maintain it sunk ;
– press 2 ;
– gently pull lever 1 towards you, keep-
ing the 2 button pressed down;
– push the lever down as far as it will go.When stationary and de-
pending on the slope and/or
vehicle load, it may be nec-
essary to pull up the hand-
brake at least two extra notches.
Make sure that the hand-
brake is properly released
when driving (red indicator
light off), otherwise over-
heating may occur.
1
2
HANDBRAKE
To apply:
Pull lever 1 upwards and make sure the
vehicle is immobilised. Warning light 3
D will come on on the instrument
panel.
3
Special conditions
It is not possible to release the hand-
brake when the 12 volt battery is dis-
charged.
You must recharge it (see “12V battery”
in Section 4) before you can release the
handbrake, or have the 12V battery re-
placed by an authorised dealer.
The handbrake is a vehicle safety
measure. It cannot be released
unless the ignition is switched on.

3.3
Left-hand storage
compartment 1
To open, lift cover 2.
Right-hand storage
compartment 4
To open, lift cover 5.
To lock and unlock the storage com-
partment 4, insert the ignition key in
lock 6 and turn it.
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT STORAGE/FITTINGS (1/4)
Accessories socket 3
Located in the storage compartment 1,
this is provided for connecting ac-
cessories approved by the Technical
Department with a maximum power of
65 watts (voltage of 12V).
Only connect accessories
with a maximum power of
65 watts.
Fire hazard.
1
2
4
5
63
Always leave the storage
compartment covers closed
when driving.
There is a risk of injury
when braking suddenly or in the
event of an accident.