Renault Twizy (2022 year). Manual in english — page 4

12V BATTERY (1/2)

The secondary battery is a 12 V battery:

this supplies the energy required to op-

erate vehicle equipment (lights, wind-

screen wipers, audio system, etc) and

certain safety systems, such as ABS.

For your safety and the

proper operation of the

vehicle’s electrical equip-

ment

(lights, windscreen

Label A

wipers, etc.), any work on the se-

condary 12V battery (removal, dis-

Observe the indications on the battery:

connection, etc.) must be carried

- 1 naked flames and smoking are for-

out by a specialist.

bidden;

Risk of serious burns or electric

- 2 eye protection required;

shocks.

- 3 keep away from children;

Respect categorically the replace-

- 4 explosive materials;

ment intervals (without exceeding

- 5 please consult the driver’s hand-

them) as stated in the maintenance

book;

document.

- 6 corrosive materials.

The battery is a specific type.

Please ensure it is replaced with the

same type.

Contact an Authorised Dealer.

4.4

12 VOLT BATTERY (2/2)

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

Connecting a charger to the

make sure that:

Only connect accessories

accessories socket

– the ignition is switched off;

with a maximum power of

- the side lights and hazard warning

Only use a charger that is compatible

65 watts. When several ac-

lights are switched off;

with a nominal voltage of 14.4 volts

cessory sockets are used

- the traction battery is fully charged.

and a current limited to 5 amps.

at the same time, the total power of

With the ignition switched on, plug

the connected accessories must not

After lengthy immobilisation, it is normal

the power supply into the accessories

exceed 65 watts.

to find the traction battery charge

socket 7 located in the storage com-

Fire hazard.

level down. In this case, recharge it

(see

“Electric vehicle: charging” in

partment 8. Please consult an authori-

Section 1).

sed dealer.

Do not use booster cables

to start the vehicle.

Risk of serious injury.

4.5

BODYWORK MAINTENANCE (1/2)

A well-maintained vehicle will last

You should

Respect local regulations about wash-

longer. It is therefore recommended to

ing vehicles (e.g. do not wash your ve-

Wash your car frequently, with the

maintain the exterior of the vehicle reg-

hicle on a public highway).

engine off, with cleaning products rec-

ularly.

ommended by the manufacturer (never

Observe the vehicle stopping distances

Some parts may look different over time

use abrasive products). Rinse thor-

when driving on gravelled surfaces to

(e.g.: bleaching, etc.)

oughly beforehand with a jet:

prevent paint damage.

Your vehicle has been treated with very

spots of tree resin and industrial

effective anti-corrosion products. It is

Repair, or have repaired quickly, areas

grime;

nevertheless subject to various outside

where the paint has been damaged, to

mud in the wheel arches and under-

influences.

prevent corrosion spreading.

neath the body which forms damp

Remember to visit the body shop pe-

patches;

Corrosive agents in the atmosphere

riodically in order to maintain your

bird droppings, which cause a

- atmospheric pollution (built-up and

anti-corrosion warranty. Refer to the

chemical reaction with the paint that

industrial areas);

Maintenance Document.

rapidly discolours paintwork and

- saline atmospheres (near the sea,

particularly in hot weather);

may even cause the paint to peel

If it is necessary to clean mechani-

- seasonal and damp weather condi-

off;

cal components, hinges, etc., spray

tions (e.g. road salt in winter, water

wash the vehicle immediately to

them with products approved by our

from road cleaners, etc.).

remove these marks since it is im-

Technical Department to protect them

possible to remove them by polish-

after they have been cleaned.

Minor impacts

ing;

salt, particularly in the wheel arches

Abrasive action

and underneath the body after driv-

Dust and sand in the air, mud, road grit

ing in areas where the roads have

thrown up by other vehicles, etc.

been gritted.

You should take a number of minor pre-

Remove any plant matter (resin, leaves,

cautions in order to safeguard your ve-

etc.) from the vehicle regularly.

hicle against such risks.

We have selected special products

to care for your vehicle and you can

obtain these from the manufactur-

er’s accessory outlets.

4.6

BODYWORK MAINTENANCE (2/2)

Cleaning the roof

What you should not do

Use a soft cloth or cotton wool.

Wash the vehicle in bright sunlight or

Soak it lightly with a protective agent

freezing temperatures.

Degrease or clean using

recommended by our Technical

high-pressure cleaning

Do not scrape off mud or dirt without

Department.

equipment or by spray-

pre-wetting.

Spread the protective agent carefully

ing on products not ap-

in circular movements using a soft or a

Allow dirt to accumulate on the exterior.

proved by our Technical

cotton cloth.

Department:

Allow rust to form following minor im-

mechanical components

(e.g.:

pacts.

engine compartment);

Do not use solvents not approved by

underbody;

our Technical Department to remove

–

parts with hinges (e.g.: inside the

stains as this could damage the paint-

doors);

work.

painted plastic external fittings (e.g.:

bumpers).

Do not drive in snow or muddy condi-

Doing this could give rise to corrosion

tions without washing the vehicle, par-

or operational faults.

ticularly under the wheel arches and

body.

4.7

INTERIOR TRIM MAINTENANCE (1/2)

A well-maintained vehicle will last

Instrument panel glass and

Seat belts

longer. It is therefore recommended to

door deflector

These must be kept clean.

maintain the interior of the vehicle regu-

(e.g.: instrument panel, clock, etc.)

Use products selected by our Technical

larly.

Use a soft cloth (or cotton wool).

Department

(Approved outlets) or

A stain should always be dealt with

warm, soapy water and a sponge and

If this does not clean them properly,

swiftly.

wipe with a dry cloth.

use a soft cloth (or cotton wool) slightly

Whatever type of stain is on the trim,

moistened with soapy water and then

Detergents or dyes must not be used

use cold (or warm) soapy water with

wipe clean with another soft damp cloth

under any circumstances.

natural soap.

or cotton wool.

Finally, carefully dry off with a soft dry

Detergents (washing-up liquid, pow-

cloth.

dered products, alcohol-based prod-

ucts) should not be used.

Do not use products containing alco-

hol and/or spray fluids on the area.

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.

4.8

INTERIOR TRIM MAINTENANCE (2/2)

Removal/replacing removable

You should not:

equipment originally fitted in

Position objects such as deodorants,

the vehicle

scents etc. near air vents as this could

damage your dashboard trim.

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.

Use high-pressure

With the vehicle stationary, ensure that

cleaning equipment or

nothing will impede driving (anything

sprays inside the pas-

obstructing the pedals, etc.).

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.

Washing with a water jet is permit-

ted if you do not wash higher than

the driver’s seat.

4.9

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

5.1

TYRES (1/4)

The tyres are the only contact between

Maintaining the tyres

the vehicle and the road, so it is essen-

The tyres must be in good condition

tial to keep them in good condition.

and the tread form must have sufficient

You must make sure that your tyres

depth; tyres approved by our Technical

conform to local road traffic regulations.

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.

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

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

5.2

TYRES (2/4)

Tyre pressures

If tyre pressures cannot be checked

Snow or Winter tyres

Respect the tyre pressures, checking

when the tyres are cold, the normal

We would recommend that these be

them at least once a month and before

pressures must be increased by 0.2 to

fitted to all four wheels to ensure that

any long journeys.

0.3 bar (or 3 PSI).

your vehicle retains maximum adhe-

Pressures should be checked when the

Never deflate a hot tyre.

sion.

tyres are cold; ignore higher pressures

Warning: These tyres sometimes have

which may be reached in hot weather

Use in winter

a specific direction of rotation and a

or following a fast journey.

maximum speed index which may be

The use of snow or winter tyres signifi-

lower than the maximum speed of your

cantly reduces the vehicle range.

vehicle.

You must use tyres made by the same

manufacturer, with the same dimen-

sions, type and structure.

Chains

Incorrect tyre pressures

lead to abnormal tyre wear

and unusually hot running.

For safety reasons, the use

These are factors which

of chains is strictly forbid-

may seriously affect safety and lead

den.

to:

- poor road holding,

Please be aware that a

- risk of bursting or tread separa-

poorly tightened or miss-

tion.

ing valve cap can make the

The pressure depends on the load

tyres less airtight and lead

and the speed of use. Adjust the

to pressure loss.

pressure based on the user condi-

Always use valve caps identical to

In all cases, we would recommend

tions.

those fitted originally and tighten

that you contact an approved dealer

them fully.

who will be able to advise you on

the choice of equipment which is

most suitable for your vehicle.

5.3

TYRES (3/4)

A B C

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.

Fitting new tyres

They must: either have a load ca-

pacity and a speed capacity at

Due to the special design of this vehi-

least equal to the original tyres,

cle, please bear in mind the tyre speci-

or correspond to those recom-

fications as indicated:

mended by your authorised

A = Dimension, type and structure.

dealer.

B = Brand

Failure to heed these instructions

C = Commercial name

could endanger your safety and

affect your vehicle’s roadworthi-

ness.

The front and rear wheels

Risk of loss of control of the ve-

have different dimensions.

hicle.

For safety reasons, it is not

permitted to switch the front

wheels with the rear wheels.

5.4

TYRES (4/4)

Type of tyres

Type of “snow” tyres

Pressure (bar)

125/80 R13 65M

125/80 R13 65T TS800

Front wheels

2,3

Conti.eContact

ContiWinterContact

145/80 R13 75M

145/80 R13 75T TS800

Rear wheels

2,0

Conti.eContact

ContiWinterContact

For safety reasons, the use

of tyres other than those

recommended by the man-

ufacturer is prohibited.

Failure to respect this recommen-

When they need to be re-

dation may adversely affect stability,

placed, only tyres of the

behaviour, braking or the play be-

same make, size, type and

tween the bodywork and the tyres...

profile should be used.

Some of these effects may lead to

Tyres fitted to the vehicle should

the loss of control of the vehicle

either be identical to those fitted

under certain driving conditions,

originally or conform to those

and lead to an accident and serious

recommended by your author-

injury.

ised dealer.

5.5

FRONT HEADLIGHTS: changing bulbs (1/2)

Front lights

- Turn bulb a quarter of a turn 4;

Type of bulbs

- Unclip upper bar 2 of the bonnet

- and/or undo the bulb 5, then turn the

4 Side light

before introducing your hand in 1;

bulb holder a quarter turn.

Bulb type: W5W.

- unscrew 3 the front lights using

5 Dipped beam/main beam head-

standard tools;

lights

- pull the headlight towards you as far

Bulb type: H4.

as it will go.

Note: the headlight cannot be pulled

out completely. Avoid pulling too hard,

as this could damage the connections.

The bulbs are under pres-

sure and can break when

replaced.

Risk of injury.

5.6

FRONT HEADLIGHTS: replacing bulbs (2/2)

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.

Direction indicator lights 6

Please contact an authorised dealer.

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

To comply with local legislation, or

(wiring, components). In addition,

as a precaution, you can obtain an

your dealer has available all the

emergency kit containing a set of

parts necessary for fitting electrical

spare bulbs and fuses from an ap-

components.

proved dealer.

5.7

REAR LIGHTS: changing bulbs (1/2)

Refitting

To refit, proceed in the reverse order,

taking care not to damage the wiring.

Reversing/side and brake

Side light and brake light 2

lights

Bulb type: P21/5W.

From inside the vehicle:

Reversing indicator light 3

- unclip covers 1 using a flat-blade

screwdriver or similar;

Bulb type: PY21W.

- 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.

The bulbs are under pres-

sure and can break when

replaced.

Risk of injury.

5.8

REAR LIGHTS: changing bulbs (2/2)

Number plate lights 5

Direction indicators 6

- Unclip light 5 by pressing tab 4;

Please see an authorised dealer.

- 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.

5.9

FUSES (1/2)

Fuse box

Tweezers 1

If any electrical component does not

Remove the fuse. Use the tweezers if

work, check the condition of the fuses.

the vehicle is equipped with them 1.

Apply the handbrake and unclip flap A.

To remove the fuse from the tweezers,

Check the fuse in question

slide the fuse to the side.

and replace it, if neces-

It is not advisable to use the free fuse

sary, by a fuse of the same

locations.

rating.

To repair fuses, use the fuse location

If a fuse is fitted where the rating is

marking on the back of the flap A.

too high, it may cause the electrical

circuit to overheat (risk of fire) in the

event of an item of equipment using

In accordance with local legislation

an excessive amount of current.

or as a precautionary measure:

Obtain an emergency kit containing

a set of spare bulbs and fuses from

an approved Dealer.

5.10

FUSES (2/2)

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

Symbol

Allocation

Symbol

Allocation

Ṍ

Traction battery

Instrument panel

Ṟ

Inverter

Brake lights

Left-hand dipped beam headlight

STOP



Charger

Side light, left rear light

Light stalk

Front left headlight

Accessories socket

Airbag

ELEC

Windscreen de-icing

Passenger compartment ECU

ṡ

Power and supply connection

Diagnostics/Radio socket

Right-hand dipped beam headlight

Ṡ

Horn

Side light, right rear light

Screen washer/wiper

Front right headlight



Braking system

5.11

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.

5.12

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.

Replacement

- In freezing weather, make

With the ignition on and the engine

sure that the wiper blades

stopped:

are not stuck by ice

(to

avoid the risk of the wiper

- lift windscreen wiper arm 2 as far as

motor overheating).

it will go;

- Keep an eye on the condition of

- pivot blade 1 until it is removed from

the blade.

its hinge.

Replace the wiper blades as soon

Refitting

as they begin to lose efficiency:

approximately once a year.

To refit the wiper blade, clip the blade

onto its hinge. Make sure that the blade

When changing the blade, when it

is correctly locked in position.

has been removed, do not let the

wiper arm fall against the window:

risk of breaking the window.

5.13

TOWING, BREAKDOWN (1/3)

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 on a flatbed truck

Before repairs, insert the key in the igni-

tion to unlock the steering column. Turn

Breakdown recovery must be per-

the key to position M.

formed on a flat surface under all cir-

cumstances except where the vehicle

The regulations in force for breakdown

is immobilised following a full discharge

recovery must always be observed.

of the traction battery. In the event of a

total energy loss, please see the follow-

ing pages.

5.14

TOWING, BREAKDOWN (2/3)

In the event of an energy

Before towing, insert the key in the

switch to unlock the steering column.

fault: towing

Turn key to position M.

In the event of a fully discharged trac-

The column is unlocked, the acces-

tion battery:

sory functions are supplied: the vehi-

- warning light

Ṏ

flashes on the in-

cle lights can be used (hazard warn-

strument panel;

ing lights, brake lights etc.). The towed

- battery warning light 1 on the instru-

vehicle’s lights must be switched on at

ment panel is empty.

night.

It is possible to recover on a flatbed

The speed specified by current legis-

truck or tow the vehicle using the tow

lation for towing must always be ob-

eye, following the instructions below.

served.

5.15

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