12 volt RENAULT TWIZY 2017 1.G Owners Manual

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1 Charging cord
2 Electric motor
3 Orange electrical power cables
4 Traction battery
5 12 volt battery
ELECTRIC VEHICLE: introduction (1/5)
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Electric vehicles have specific features.
We therefore recommend that you read
these instructions describing your elec-
tric vehicle carefully.Batteries
Your electric vehicle has two types of
battery:
– a traction battery;
– a 12 volt battery.
“58 volt” traction battery
This battery stores the energy nec-
essary to operate the motor in your
electric vehicle. As with any battery, it
discharges after use, and must be reg-
ularly recharged.
You do not have to wait until the traction
battery hits the reserve level in order to
recharge it.
Using a domestic socket, it takes ap-
proximately 3.5 hours to complete a full
charge.
Your vehicle range will depend on the
charge level of the traction battery, and
also on your driving style.
Please refer to information on “Vehicle
range: recommendations” in Section 2.12 volt battery
The second battery on your vehicle is
a 12V battery: this supplies the energy
required to operate vehicle equipment
(lights, washer/wipers, etc).
The 12 V battery is charged either:
– when the traction battery is charged;
– when the ignition is on;
– when the ignition is off and peri-
odically, provided there is enough
power in the traction battery.
Please see the information under
“12 volt battery” in Section 4.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE: introduction (2/5)
Special feature
Depending on the country, this vehi-
cle has been approved for the four-
wheel category or for passenger ve-
hicles. It may need to meet special
regulations regarding the type of
driving licence required, the type of
road used, etc. Please ensure that
you comply with the legislation of
your country.

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The vehicle drive system
in an electric vehicle uses
a direct voltage of ap-
proximately 58 volts. This
system can get hot during and after
switching off the ignition.
All interventions or modifications to
the vehicle’s electrical system (com-
ponents, cables, connectors, trac-
tion battery) are strictly prohibited
due to the risks they present to your
safety. Please contact an authorised
dealer.
Risk of fire, burns or electric
shocks which may lead to seri-
ous injury.
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ELECTRIC VEHICLE: introduction (3/5)
The A symbol denotes the electrical
elements of your vehicle which may
present health risks.
“58 volt” electrical circuit
The electrical circuit can be recognised
by the orange cables and by the ele-
ments signalled using the
ṑ symbol.
Noise
Electric vehicles are particularly quiet.
You will not yet necessarily be used to
it, and neither will other road users. It
is difficult for them to hear the vehicle
when it is moving.
We would therefore recommend that
you are aware of the horn and make
use of it, especially when driving in a
built-up area or when manoeuvring
(please see the information under
“Horn” in Section 1).
As the motor is silent, you will hear
noises that you are not used to hearing
(aerodynamic noises, tyre noise, etc.).
When charging, the vehicle may emit
noises (fan, relays, etc).
Your electric vehicle is
silent, so when you get
out, always check that the
handbrake is engaged and
switch off the ignition.
Risk of serious injury.

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ELECTRIC VEHICLE: charging (2/5)
Important recommendations for charging your vehiclePlease read these instructions carefully. Failure to follow these instructions may lead to a risk of fire, burns or elec-
tric shock and serious injury.
Installations on domestic sockets
Have a qualified professional check that each socket you intend to use w\
ith the charging cord complies with the standards and
regulations in force in your country, and especially that they have:
– a Type A 30 mA residual current differential device;
– a device to protect against overvoltage (16A fuse or circuit breaker for the socket used);
– protection against overvoltage relating to lightning in exposed areas.
You are recommended to test the residual differential current device every month.
You are recommended to regularly check the domestic plug socket or wall-m\
ounted socket. In the event of any damage (cor-
rosion, discolouration, etc.), do not use it.
Charging
Never wash the vehicle while it is charging.
Never wash the vehicle or the traction battery with a high-pressure jet.\
Always check that the socket is clean, dry and shows no signs of rust be\
fore plugging in. Risk of serious injury and/or electri c
shock which may endanger life.
In the event of the presence of water, signs of corrosion or foreign bodies in the charging cord socket, do n\
ot charge the ve-
hicle. Fire hazard.
Do not attempt to introduce objects into the socket of the charging cord\
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Never plug the charging cord into a multiple socket or an extension lead\
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Do not remove or modify the charging cord. Fire hazard.
Take care of the cord: do not stand on it, do not get it wet, only pull i\
t gently, do not drive over it, do not allow anything to hit it
and keep it away from heat sources.
If the blue (or orange) protective sleeve, depending on the vehicle, i\
s damaged, do not use it. Please see an authorised dealer
to replace them.

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ELECTRIC VEHICLE: charging (4/5)
Recharging the traction
battery
Ignition switched off:
– open flap 3;
– take out the entire charging cord 2 located in the storage compartment
at the front of your vehicle, pulling it
by the plug using reasonable force.
The maximum length of the charging
cord is approximately 3 metres;
– plug in the end of the cord to the power supply (domestic plug socket,
etc);
– make sure that the stretch limiter 8 of the charging cord 2 is not exceeded
during charging. NB:
It is not necessary to wait:
– until you reach reserve levels in
order to recharge your vehicle;
– for a full charge of the traction bat- tery in order to use the vehicle.
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When charging, the following informa-
tion is displayed:
– warning light 4. This flashes to indi-
cate that the traction battery is re-
ceiving energy;
– the completed charge percentage 5;
– warning light 6 indicates that the
cord is attached to the power supply;
– the battery 7 indicates the amount of
energy stored in the traction battery.
At the end of a full charge, the instru-
ment panel switches off.
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The vehicle can only be charged
with the ignition switched off.
In the absence of any protection
against overvoltage, you are ad-
vised not to charge the vehicle in
stormy weather (lightning, etc).

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Low 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.
\bElectrotechnical 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.
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Gear selector 1 position indicator (N,
D or R).
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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.
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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.
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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.

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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.
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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.

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Section 4: Maintenance
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windscreen washer reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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Bodywork maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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Interior trim maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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12 VOLT BATTERY (2/2)Connecting a charger to the
accessories socket
Only use a charger that is compatible
with a nominal voltage of 14.4 volts
and a current limited to 5 amps.
With the ignition switched on, plug
the power supply into the accessories
socket 7 located in the storage com-
partment 8. Please consult an authori-
sed dealer.
Recharging the 12 volt
battery
It is difficult to access the 12 volt bat-
tery. It is therefore recommended that
you attach the vehicle plug to a power
source: energy is supplied to both the
12 volt battery and the traction battery
at the same time.
Please refer to the information on
“Electric vehicle: charging” in Section 1.
Do not forget to switch off the ignition
when replacing the traction battery.
Immobilising the vehicle for an
extended period of time
Before immobilisation, you should
make sure that:
– the ignition is switched off;
– the side lights and hazard warning lights are switched off;
– the traction battery is fully charged.
After lengthy immobilisation, it is normal
to find the traction battery charge
level down. In this case, recharge it
(see “Electric vehicle: charging” in
Section 1).
Do not use booster cables
to start the vehicle.
Risk of serious injury.
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Only connect accessories
with a maximum power of
65 watts. When several ac-
cessory sockets are used
at the same time, the total power of
the connected accessories must not
exceed 65 watts.
Fire hazard.