brake fluid RENAULT TWIZY 2012 1.G Owners Manual

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.

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.

4.1
Section 4: Maintenance
Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2
windscreen washer reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3
12V battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4
Bodywork maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.6
Interior trim maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.8

4.2
Brake fluid level
The level control should be read with
the vehicle on level ground. This should
be checked frequently, and immedia-
tely if you notice even the slightest loss
in braking efficiency.
Accessing the brake fluid reservoir
Unclip the upper bar 2 of the bonnet
before moving your hand in 1.Topping up
After any operation on the hydraulic cir-
cuit, a specialist must replace the fluid.
Only use fluids approved by our
Technical Department (and taken from
a sealed container).
Replacement intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Document for
your vehicle.
Consult your approved dealer at
once if you notice an abnormal or
repeated drop in any of the fluid
levels.
LEVELS (1/2)
Level 3
It is normal for the level to drop as
the linings become worn, but it should
never drop below the
MIN line.
If you wish to check the disc wear your-
self, you should obtain the document
explaining the checking procedure from
our network or from the manufacturer’s
website.
1
2
3

7.1
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (1/3)
A
accessories.............................................................\
........... 5.12
additional methods of restraint ..............................1.20 → 1.23
to the front seat belts .......................................1.20 → 1.22
to the rear seat belts ........................................1.20 → 1.22
adjusting your driving position ........................................... 1.17
air bag.................................................................\
...1.20 → 1.23
anti-corrosion check ..............................................6.13 → 6.18
anti-corrosion protection ...................................................... 4.6
audible and visual signals.................................................. 1.38
B
battery.................................................................\
............... 1.33
12 volt battery maintenance ......................................................... 4.4 – 4.5
12 volt battery ............................................................. 4.4 – 4.5
brake fluid ........................................................................\
.... 4.2
bulbs changing ............................................................... 5.8 – 5.9
C
changing a bulb .......................................................... 5.8 – 5.9
charge meter ....................................................................... 2.9
charging cord ...........................................................1.8 → 1.12
charging flap ........................................................................\
1.7
child booster seat ..............................1.24 – 1.25, 1.28 → 1.30
child restraint/seat .............................1.24 – 1.25, 1.27 → 1.30
child safety.........................................1.24 – 1.25, 1.2\
7 → 1.30
child seats..........................................1.24 – 1.25, 1.2\
7 → 1.30
children ............................................... 1.13 – 1.14, 1.24 – 1.25
cleaning: inside the vehicle .................................................. 4.8 – 4.9
clock ..................................................................\
................ 1.37
closing the doors ............................................................... 1.14
control instruments ................................................1.32 → 1.36
controls ...............................................................\
............... 1.31 D
dashboard...............................................................\
........... 1.31
de-icing windscreen .............................................................\
........ 3.2
demisting windscreen .............................................................\
........ 3.2
display ................................................................\
...1.32 → 1.36
doors...................................................................\
............... 1.14
driver’s position .....................................................1.31 → 1.34
driving .................................................................. 2.2, 2.6 – 2.7
driving position settings ............................................................1.1\
7 → 1.19
E
electric vehicle vehicle range ........................................................ 2.6 – 2.7
charge ................................................................1.8 → 1.12
driving ................................................................... 2.6 – 2.7
important recommendations ................................... 1.7, 1.9
electrical installation ............................................................ 1.9
energy recovery ...............................................................\
.......... 2.9
saving .................................................................\
........... 2.6
charge meter (function) .................................................. 2.9
consumption ............................................................\
...... 2.9
energy saving ............................................................. 2.6 – 2.7
energy consumption ............................... 1.35 – 1.36, 2.6 – 2.7
energy recovery ................................................................... 2.6
engine immobiliser......................................................\
....... 1.15
engine specifications ........................................................... 6.3
environment ............................................................\
............. 2.8
F
faults operating faults ................................................5.17 → 5.19
fittings ...............................................................\
.........3.3 → 3.6

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