Renault Twizy (2018 year). Manual — part 5

4.8

Instrument panel glass and

door deflector

(e.g.: instrument panel, clock, etc.)
Use a soft cloth (or cotton wool).

If this does not clean them properly,

use a soft cloth (or cotton wool) slightly

moistened with soapy water and then

wipe clean with another soft damp cloth

or cotton wool.

Finally, carefully dry off with a soft dry

cloth.
Do not use products containing alco-

hol and/or spray fluids on the area.

INTERIOR TRIM MAINTENANCE

(1/2)

Seat belts

These must be kept clean.

Use products selected by our Technical

Department (Approved outlets) or

warm, soapy water and a sponge and

wipe with a dry cloth.

Detergents or dyes must not be used

under any circumstances.

A well-maintained vehicle will last

longer. It is therefore recommended to

maintain the interior of the vehicle regu-

larly.
A stain should always be dealt with

swiftly.
Whatever type of stain is on the trim,

use cold (or warm) soapy water with

natural soap.
Detergents (washing-up liquid, pow-

dered products, alcohol-based prod-

ucts) should not be used.
Use a soft cloth.
Rinse and wipe up excess water.

For further recommendations for

maintaining the interior, and/or for

any unsatisfactory results, please

see an authorised dealer.

4.9

INTERIOR TRIM MAINTENANCE

(2/2)

Removal/replacing removable

equipment originally fitted in

the vehicle

If you have to remove detachable

equipment to clean the passenger

compartment, make sure you reinstall

it properly and attach them using the

original parts.
With the vehicle stationary, ensure that

nothing will impede driving (anything

obstructing the pedals, etc.).

Washing with a water jet is permit-

ted if you do not wash higher than

the driver’s seat.

You should not:

Position objects such as deodorants,

scents etc. near air vents as this could

damage your dashboard trim.

Use high-pressure

cleaning equipment or

sprays inside the pas-

senger compartment:

without careful use, this equipment

could impair the correct functioning

of the electrical or electronic compo-

nents in the vehicle, or have other

detrimental effects.

5.1

Section 5: Practical advice

Tyres (tyre and wheel safety, use in winter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.2

Headlights (changing bulbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.6

Rear lights (changing bulbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.8

Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.12

Wipers (replacing blades) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.13

Towing/breakdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.14

Operating faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.17

5.2

TYRES

(1/4)

The tyres are the only contact between

the vehicle and the road, so it is essen-

tial to keep them in good condition.

You must make sure that your tyres

conform to local road traffic regulations.

Maintaining the tyres

The tyres must be in good condition

and the tread form must have sufficient

depth; tyres approved by our Technical

Department have wear warning strips 1

that are indicators moulded into the

tread at several points.

When the tread has worn down to the

wear warning strips, these strips will

become visible: it is then necessary

to replace your tyres because the tread

rubber is now only 1.6 mm deep at

most, resulting in poor road holding

on wet roads.

An overloaded vehicle, long journeys –-

particularly in very hot weather – or fre-

quent driving on poorly surfaced minor

roads will lead to more rapid tyre wear

and affect safety.

Incidents which occur when

driving, such as striking the

kerb, may damage the tyres

and wheel rims, and could

also lead to misalignment of the

front or rear axle geometry. In this

case, have the condition of these

checked by an approved dealer.

1

The front and rear wheels have different dimensions. For safety reasons,

it is not permitted to switch the front wheels with the rear wheels.

5.3

TYRES

(2/4)

Tyre pressures

Respect the tyre pressures, checking

them at least once a month and before

any long journeys.
Pressures should be checked when the

tyres are cold; ignore higher pressures

which may be reached in hot weather

or following a fast journey.

If tyre pressures cannot be checked

when the tyres are cold, the normal

pressures must be increased by 0.2 to

0.3 bar (or 3 PSI).
Never deflate a hot tyre.

Use in winter

The use of snow or winter tyres signifi-

cantly reduces the vehicle range.

Incorrect tyre pressures

lead to abnormal tyre wear

and unusually hot running.

These are factors which

may seriously affect safety and lead

to:
– poor road holding,
– risk of bursting or tread separa-

tion.

The pressure depends on the load

and the speed of use. Adjust the

pressure based on the user condi-

tions.

Please be aware that a

poorly tightened or miss-

ing valve cap can make the

tyres less airtight and lead

to pressure loss.
Always use valve caps identical to

those fitted originally and tighten

them fully.

Snow or Winter tyres
We would recommend that these be

fitted to all four wheels to ensure that

your vehicle retains maximum adhe-

sion.
Warning: These tyres sometimes have

a specific direction of rotation and a

maximum speed index which may be

lower than the maximum speed of your

vehicle.
You must use tyres made by the same

manufacturer, with the same dimen-

sions, type and structure.

Chains

In all cases, we would recommend

that you contact an approved dealer

who will be able to advise you on

the choice of equipment which is

most suitable for your vehicle.

For safety reasons, the use

of chains is strictly forbid-

den.

5.4

TYRES

(3/4)

Fitting new tyres

Due to the special design of this vehi-

cle, please bear in mind the tyre speci-

fications as indicated:
A = Dimension, type and structure.
B = Brand
C = Commercial name

A

B

C

The front and rear wheels

have different dimensions.

For safety reasons, it is not

permitted to switch the front

wheels with the rear wheels.

For your safety, please re-

spect the speed limit.
When they need to be re-

placed, only tyres of the

same make, size, type and profile

should be used on a single axle.
They must: either have a load ca-

pacity and a speed capacity at

least equal to the original tyres,

or correspond to those recom-

mended by your authorised

dealer.
Failure to heed these instructions

could endanger your safety and

affect your vehicle’s roadworthi-

ness.
Risk of loss of control of the ve-

hicle.

5.5

TYRES

(4/4)

When they need to be re-

placed, only tyres of the

same make, size, type and

profile should be used.

Tyres fitted to the vehicle should

either be identical to those fitted

originally or conform to those

recommended by your autho-

rised dealer.

For safety reasons, the use

of tyres other than those

recommended by the man-

ufacturer is prohibited.

Failure to respect this recommen-

dation may adversely affect stability,

behaviour, braking or the play be-

tween the bodywork and the tyres...

Some of these effects may lead to

the loss of control of the vehicle

under certain driving conditions,

and lead to an accident and serious

injury.

Type of tyres

Type of “snow” tyres

Pressure (bar)

Front wheels

125/80 R13 65M

Conti.eContact

125/80 R13 65T TS800

ContiWinterContact

2,3

Rear wheels

145/80 R13 75M

Conti.eContact

145/80 R13 75T TS800

ContiWinterContact

2,0

5.6

Front lights

– Unclip upper bar 2 of the bonnet

before introducing your hand in 1;

– unscrew 3 the front lights using

standard tools;

– pull the headlight towards you as far

as it will go.

Note: the headlight cannot be pulled

out completely. Avoid pulling too hard,

as this could damage the connections.

FRONT HEADLIGHTS: changing bulbs

(1/2)

– Turn bulb a quarter of a turn 4;
– and/or undo the bulb 5, then turn the

bulb holder a quarter turn.

2

1

3

3

5

4

Type of bulbs
4 Side light

Bulb type: W5W.

5 Dipped beam/main beam head-

lights

Bulb type: H4.

The bulbs are under pres-

sure and can break when

replaced.
Risk of injury.

5.7

FRONT HEADLIGHTS: replacing bulbs

(2/2)

Any operation on (or modi-

fication to) the electrical

system must be performed

by an authorised dealer

since incorrect connections could

damage the electrical equipment

(wiring, components). In addition,

your dealer has available all the

parts necessary for fitting electrical

components.

Cleaning the headlights

Use a soft cloth. If this does not clean

it properly, moisten the cloth with soapy

water then rinse off.
Finally, carefully dry off with a soft dry

cloth.
Cleaning products containing alco-

hol must not be used under any cir-

cumstances.

To comply with local legislation, or

as a precaution, you can obtain an

emergency kit containing a set of

spare bulbs and fuses from an ap-

proved dealer.

Direction indicator lights 6

Please contact an authorised dealer.

6

5.8

Side light and brake light 2
Bulb type: P21/5W.

Reversing indicator light 3
Bulb type: PY21W.

Reversing/side and brake

lights

From inside the vehicle:

– unclip covers 1 using a flat-blade

screwdriver or similar;

– unscrew using a Torx tool.
From outside the vehicle:

– release the light unit by pulling it

backwards;

– unscrew bulb holder 2 or 3 and re-

place the bulb.

Note: ensure that the cable is in place

before inserting the light unit.

REAR LIGHTS: changing bulbs

(1/2)

Refitting

To refit, proceed in the reverse order,

taking care not to damage the wiring.

The bulbs are under pres-

sure and can break when

replaced.
Risk of injury.

1

2

3

5.9

REAR LIGHTS: changing bulbs

(2/2)

Direction indicators 6

Please see an authorised dealer.

Number plate lights 5

– Unclip light 5 by pressing tab 4;
– remove the light cover to gain access

to the bulb.

Bulb type: W5W.

The bulbs are under pres-

sure and can break when

replaced.
Risk of injury.

4

5

6

5.10

Fuse box

If any electrical component does not

work, check the condition of the fuses.
Apply the handbrake and unclip flap A.

Tweezers 1

Remove the fuse. Use the tweezers if

the vehicle is equipped with them 1.
To remove the fuse from the tweezers,

slide the fuse to the side.
It is not advisable to use the free fuse

locations.
To repair fuses, use the fuse location

marking on the back of the flap A.

Check the fuse in question

and replace it, if neces-

sary, by a fuse of the same

rating.

If a fuse is fitted where the rating is

too high, it may cause the electrical

circuit to overheat (risk of fire) in the

event of an item of equipment using

an excessive amount of current.

FUSES

(1/2)

1

A

In accordance with local legislation

or as a precautionary measure:
Obtain an emergency kit containing

a set of spare bulbs and fuses from

an approved Dealer.

5.11

FUSES

(2/2)

Symbol

Allocation

Symbol

Allocation

Ṍ

Traction battery

a

Instrument panel

Ṟ

Inverter

U

STOP

Brake lights

L

Left-hand dipped beam headlight



Charger

Y

Side light, left rear light

Á
K

Light stalk

Q

Front left headlight

Æ

Accessories socket

Å

Airbag

ELEC

d

Windscreen de-icing

ô

Passenger compartment ECU

ṡ

Power and supply connection

î

Diagnostics/Radio socket

T

Right-hand dipped beam headlight

Ṡ

Horn

Ì

Horn

V

Side light, right rear light

H

Screen washer/wiper

P

Front right headlight



Braking system

Allocation of fuses (the presence of fuses DEPENDS ON THE EQUIPMENT LEVEL OF THE VEHICLE)

5.12

ACCESSORIES

Electrical and electronic accessories

Before installing this type of accessory (particularly for transmitters/receivers: frequency bandwidth, power level, po-

sition of the aerial, etc.), make sure it is compatible with your vehicle. You can get advice from an authorised dealer.

Only connect accessories with a maximum power of 65 watts. Fire hazard. When several accessory sockets are used

at the same time, the total power of the connected accessories must not exceed 65 watts.

No work may be carried out on the vehicle’s electrical or radio circuits, except by approved Dealers: an incorrectly connected

system may result in damage being caused to the electrical equipment and/or the components connected to it.

If the vehicle is fitted with any aftermarket electrical equipment, make sure that the installation is correctly protected by a fuse.

Establish the rating and position of this fuse.

Using the diagnostic socket

The use of electronic accessories on the diagnostic socket may cause serious disturbance to the vehicle’s electronic systems.

For your safety we recommend that you use only electronic accessories approved by the manufacturer, consult an Approved

Dealer. Serious accident risk.

Use of transmission/receiving devices (telephones, CB equipment etc.).

Telephones and CB equipment with integrated aerials may cause interference to the electronic systems originally fitted to the

vehicle: it is advisable only to use equipment with an external aerial. Furthermore, we remind you of the need to conform

to the legislation in force concerning the use of such equipment.

Fitting after-market accessories

If you wish to install accessories on the vehicle: please contact an authorised dealer. Also, to ensure the correct operation of

your vehicle, and to avoid any risk to your safety, we recommend that you use only accessories specifically designed for your

vehicle, which are the only accessories for which the manufacturer will provide a warranty.

If you are using an anti-theft device, only attach it to the brake pedal.

Obstructions to the driver

Only use mats suitable for the vehicle, attached with the pre-fitted components, and check the fitting regularly. Do not lay one

mat on top of another. There is a risk of wedging the pedals.

5.13

WIPER BLADE

Check the condition of the wiper

blades. How long they last depends

on you:

– clean the blades and the wind-

screen 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 freezing weather, make

sure that the wiper blades

are not stuck by ice (to

avoid the risk of the wiper

motor overheating).

–

Keep an eye on the condition of

the blade.

Replace the wiper blades as soon

as they begin to lose efficiency:

approximately once a year.

When changing the blade, when it

has been removed, do not let the

wiper arm fall against the window:

risk of breaking the window.

Replacement

With the ignition on and the engine

stopped:
– lift windscreen wiper arm 2 as far as

it will go;

– pivot blade 1 until it is removed from

its hinge.

Refitting
To refit the wiper blade, clip the blade

onto its hinge. Make sure that the blade

is correctly locked in position.

1

2

5.14

Choice of breakdown service

In the event of an energy fault

In the event of a fully discharged trac-

tion battery, any type of towing is per-

mitted: towing on a flatbed truck or

towing on the road using the tow eye

(please see following pages).

All other cases
Only towing on a flatbed truck is per-

mitted.

TOWING, BREAKDOWN

(1/3)

Towing on a flatbed truck

Breakdown recovery must be per-

formed on a flat surface under all cir-

cumstances except where the vehicle

is immobilised following a full discharge

of the traction battery. In the event of a

total energy loss, please see the follow-

ing pages.

Before repairs, insert the key in the igni-

tion to unlock the steering column. Turn

the key to position

M

.

The regulations in force for breakdown

recovery must always be observed.