Renault Twizy (2018 year). Instruction — part 2

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Unfastening

Press button 6 and the seat belt will be

rewound by the inertia reel. Guide the

belt into position.

SEAT BELTS

(2/3)

Locking

Unwind the belt slowly and smoothly

and ensure that buckle 5 locks into

catch 4 (check that it is locked by pull-

ing on buckle 5). If the belt jams, allow

it to return slightly before attempting to

unwind it again.
If your seat belt is completely jammed,

pull slowly, but firmly, so that just over

3 cm unwinds. Allow it to return slightly

before attempting to unwind it again.
If there is still a problem, contact an ap-

proved dealer.

3

4

5

6
4

3

7

Adjusting the seat belts

Sit with your back firmly against the

seatback.
The shoulder strap 3 should be as close

as possible to the base of the neck but

not on it.
The lap belt 7 should be worn flat over

the thighs and against the pelvis.
The seat belt must be worn as close to

the body as possible. E.g.: avoid having

objects under the belts, etc.

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SEAT BELTS

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– No modification may be made to the component parts of the originally fitted restraint system: belts, seats and their

mountings. For special operations (e.g.: fitting booster seats), please contact an authorised dealer.

– Do not use devices which allow any slack in the belts (e.g. clothes pegs, clips, etc.): a seat belt which is worn too

loosely may cause injury in the event of an accident.

– Never wear the shoulder strap under your arm or behind your back.
– Never use the same belt for more than one person and never hold a baby or child on your lap with your seat belt around

them.

– The belt should never be twisted.
– Following an accident, have the seat belts checked and replaced if necessary. Always replace your seat belts as soon as

they show any signs of wear.

– Make sure that the buckle is inserted into the appropriate catch.
– Ensure that no objects are placed in the area around the seat belt catch as they could prevent it from being properly se-

cured.

– Make sure the seat belt catch is properly positioned (it should not be hidden away, crushed or flattened by people or ob-

jects).

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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS

(1/3)

These are made up of:
– a side support belt;
– chest force limiters;
– the driver’s airbag.
These systems are designed to act in-

dependently or together when the vehi-

cle is subjected to a frontal impact.
Depending on the severity of the

impact, the system can trigger:
– the seat belt and side support belt

locking;

– the front airbag.

– Have the entire restraint

system checked following

an accident.

– No operation whatsoever

is permitted on any part of the

system (airbags, electronic con-

trol units, wiring) and the system

components must not be reused

on any other vehicle, even if iden-

tical.

– Only qualified personnel from

our Network may work on the air-

bags; otherwise the system may

trigger accidentally and cause

injury.

– The electric trigger system may

only be tested by a specially

trained technician using special

equipment.

– When scrapping your vehicle,

contact your authorised dealer

for disposal of the airbag gas

generators.

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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS

(2/3)

Side support belt

Please see the information on “Seat

belts” in Section 1.

Load limiter

Above a certain severity of impact, this

mechanism is used to limit the force of

the belt against the body so that it is at

an acceptable level.

Driver’s front airbag

This is fitted in the front seats.
An Airbag marking on the steering

wheel informs you of the presence of

this equipment.
The airbag system consists of:
– an airbag and its gas generator fitted

on the steering wheel;

– an electronic unit for system monitor-

ing which controls the gas generator

electrical trigger system;

– a single warning light

å

on the

instrument panel.

The air bag system uses

pyrotechnic principles. This

explains why, when the air

bag inflates, it will gener-

ate heat, produce smoke (this does

not mean that a fire is about to start)

and make a noise upon detonation.

In a situation where an air bag is

required, it will inflate immediately

and this may cause some minor, su-

perficial grazing to the skin or other

problems.

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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS

(3/3)

Operation

This system is only operational when

the ignition is switched on.
If a severe frontal impact occurs, the

airbag inflates rapidly, cushioning the

impact of the driver’s head and chest

against the steering wheel; the airbag

then deflates immediately after impact

so that the vehicle can be exited with-

out hindrance.

All of the warnings below are given

so that the air bag is not obstructed

in any way when it is inflated and

also to prevent the risk of serious in-

juries caused by items which may be

dislodged when the air bag inflates.

Warnings concerning the

driver’s air bag
– Do not modify the steer-

ing wheel or the steering

wheel boss.

– Do not cover the steering wheel

boss under any circumstances.

– Do not attach any objects (badge,

logo, clock, telephone holder,

etc.) to the steering wheel boss.

– The steering wheel must not be

removed (except by qualified per-

sonnel from our Network).

– Do not sit too close to the steering

wheel when driving: sit with your

arms slightly bent (see Section 1

“Adjusting your driving position”).

This will allow sufficient space

for the air bag to deploy correctly

and to be fully effective.

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ADDITIONAL METHODS OF RESTRAINT

The air bag is designed to complement the action of the seat belt. Both

the air bags and seat belts are integral parts of the same protection

system. It is therefore essential to wear seat belts at all times. If seat belts

are not worn, the occupants are exposed to the risk of serious injury in

the event of an accident. It may also increase the risk of minor superficial injuries

occurring when the air bag is deployed, although such minor injuries are always

possible with air bags.
The airbags are not always triggered if the vehicle overturns or in the event of a

rear impact, however severe. Impacts to the underside of the vehicle (such as

from a pavement or stones, etc.) can cause this system to be triggered.
– Any work or modification to any part of the airbag system (airbags, ECU, wiring,

etc.) is prohibited (except by qualified personnel from an authorised dealer).

– To ensure that the system is in good working order and to avoid accidental trig-

gering of the system which may cause injury, only qualified Network personnel

may work on the air bag system.

– As a safety precaution, have the air bag system checked if your vehicle has

been involved in an accident, or is stolen or broken into.

– When selling or lending the vehicle, inform the user of these points and hand

over this driver’s handbook with the vehicle.

– When scrapping your vehicle, contact your approved dealer for disposal of the

gas generator(s).

Operating faults

This warning light 1

å

will light up

on the instrument panel when the igni-

tion is switched on and then go out after

a few seconds.
If it does not come on when the ignition

is switched on, or if it comes on when

the engine is running, there is a fault

with the system (airbags, etc.) in the

front seats.
Contact your approved dealer as soon

as possible. Your protection will be re-

duced until this fault is rectified.

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All of the warnings below are given so that the air bag is not obstructed in any

way when it is inflated and also to prevent the risk of serious injuries caused

by items which may be dislodged when the air bag inflates.

1.24

CHILD SAFETY: General information

(1/2)

Carrying children

Children, and adults, must be correctly

seated and strapped in for all journeys.

The children being carried in your vehi-

cle are your responsibility.
A child is not a miniature adult. Children

are at risk of specific injuries as their

muscles and bones have not yet fin-

ished growing. The seat belt alone

would not provide suitable protection.

Use a booster seat and ensure you use

it correctly.

A collision at 30 mph

(50 km/h) is the same as fall-

ing a distance of 10 metres.

Transporting a child without

a restraint is the equivalent of allow-

ing him or her to play on a fourth-

floor balcony without railings.

Never travel with a child held in your

arms. In the event of an accident,

you will not be able to keep hold of

the child, even if you yourself are

wearing a seat belt.

If your vehicle has been involved

in a road accident, replace the

booster seat and have the seat belts

checked.

Driver’s responsibility

when parking or stopping

the vehicle
Never leave an animal,

child or adult who is not self-suffi-

cient alone on your vehicle, even for

a short time.
They may pose a risk of injury, such

as by starting the engine or activat-

ing equipment.
Risk of serious injury.

Driver’s responsibility
Never use the storage

space as a booster seat for

a child or a pet. Otherwise,

this could place your child or pet in

danger, or endanger the driver, in

the event of hard braking or impact.
Risk of death or serious injuries.

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CHILD SAFETY: General information

(2/2)

Use

Only a booster seat should be used.

The level of protection offered by the

booster seat depends on its ability to

restrain your child and on its installa-

tion. Incorrect installation compromises

the protection it offers the child in the

event of harsh braking or an impact.
Before purchasing a booster seat,

check that it complies with the regula-

tions for your country and that it can be

fitted in your vehicle. Consult an autho-

rised dealer to find out which booster

seats are recommended for your vehi-

cle.
Before fitting a booster seat, read the

manual and follow its instructions. If you

experience any difficulties during instal-

lation, contact the equipment manu-

facturer. Keep the instructions with the

booster seat.

Never leave a child unat-

tended in the vehicle.
Check that your child is

always strapped in and that

the belt is correctly set and adjusted.
Never allow your child to stick their

head out of the window.
Check that the child is in the correct

position for the entire journey, espe-

cially if asleep.

Set a good example by always fas-

tening your seat belt and teaching

your child:

– to strap themselves in correctly;

– to always get in and out of the car

at the kerb, away from busy traf-

fic.

Do not use a second-hand child

seat or one without an instruction

manual.
Check that there are no objects in

the vicinity of the child seat which

could impede its operation.

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CHILD SAFETY: booster seat

Only a booster seat should be used.

Booster cushions

From 15 kg or 4 years, the child can

travel using a booster seat, which will

enable the seat belt to be adapted

to suit his/her size and shape. The

booster seat cushion must be fitted with

guides to position the seat belt on the

child’s thighs rather than the stomach.

It is recommended that you use a seat-

back fitted with a belt strap guide which

can be adjusted in terms of height to

position the seat belt in the centre of the

shoulder. It must never rest on the neck

or on the arm.

Choose a bucket type seat for optimum

side protection.

Driver’s responsibility
Never use the storage

space as a booster seat for

a child or a pet. Otherwise,

this could place your child or pet in

danger, or endanger the driver, in

the event of hard braking or impact.
Risk of death or serious injuries.

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CHILD SAFETY: attaching a booster seat

Attachment via the seat belt
The seat belt must be adjusted to

ensure that it is effective in the event of

harsh braking or an impact.
Ensure that the strap paths indicated by

the booster seat manufacturer are re-

spected.
Always check that the seat belt is cor-

rectly fastened by pulling it up, then

pulling it out fully whilst pressing on the

booster seat.
Check that the booster seat is correctly

held by moving it from side to side and

back to front: the booster seat should

remain firmly fixed in place.
Check that the booster seat has not

been installed at an angle.

No modifications may be

made to the component

parts of the restraint system

originally fitted: belts, seats

and their mountings.

The seat belt must never

be twisted or the tension

relieved. Never pass the

shoulder strap under the

arm or behind the back.

Check that the seat belt has not

been damaged by sharp edges.

If the seat belt does not operate nor-

mally, it will not protect the child.

Consult an approved dealer. Do not

use this seat until the seat belt has

been repaired.

Do not use the booster seat

if it risks loosening the seat

belt restraining it: the base

of the booster seat must not

rest on the buckle and/or catch of

the seat belt.

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CHILD SAFETY: installing a booster seat

(1/3)

Check that when installing

the booster seat in the vehi-

cle, it is not at risk of coming

loose from its base.

Always attach the booster seat to

the vehicle even if it is not in use so

that it does not come loose under

hard braking or upon impact.

Make sure that the booster

seat or the child’s feet do

not prevent the front seat

from locking correctly. Refer

to the information on the “Front seat”

in Section 1.

In the rear seat
For child safety, move the front seat

as far forward as possible to install a

booster seat, then move it back as far

as it will go, without allowing it to come

into contact with the child.
Check that the booster seat is resting

against the back of the vehicle seat.

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²

Seat not suitable for fitting child

seats.



Seat which only allows a stand-

ardised “Universal” booster seat to be

installed using a seat belt.

Using a child safety system

which is not approved for

this vehicle will not correctly

protect the baby or child.

They risk serious or even fatal injury.

CHILD SAFETY: installing a booster seat

(2/3)

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CHILD SAFETY: installing a booster seat

(3/3)

Type of child seat

Weight of the child

Rear seat

Carrycot fitted across the vehicle

Group 0

< 10 kg

X

Rear-facing shell seat

Group 0 or 0+

< 10 kg and < 13 kg

X

rear-facing seat

Group 0+ and 1

< to 13 kg and 9 to 18 kg

X

Forward-facing seat

Group 1

9 to 18 kg

X

Booster seat

Group 2 and 3

15 to 25 kg and 22 to 36 kg

UF (1)

X = Seat not suitable for fitting child seats.

UF = Seat which only allows a standardised “Universal” booster seat to be installed using a seat belt; check that it can be fitted.
(1) place the back of the booster seat against the vehicle seatback and move the front seat backwards without allowing it to come

into contact with the child.

The table below summarises the information already shown on the diagram on the previous page, to ensure the regula-

tions in force are respected.

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DRIVING POSITION

7 and 12 door mirrors

To adjust the mirrors, press on the

mirror.

8 Key ignition switch.
9 Handbrake.
10 Controls for:

– forward gear,
– neutral,
– reverse.

11 Hazard warning lights switch.

5 –

Windscreen wiper/washer stalk,

–

On-board computer information

readout control,

–

windscreen de-icer control.

6 Lockable storage.

1 Storage and accessories socket.
2 Stalk:

– horn,
– direction indicator lights,
– exterior lights,
– horn.

3 Instrument panel.
4 Location for driver’s airbag.

The equipment fitted, described below, DEPENDS ON THE VERSION AND COUNTRY.

1

2

3

4

5

6

8

9

10

11

12

7

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Instrument panelA: lights up when the

ignition is switched on.

WARNING LIGHTS

(1/3)

Warning light

ø

means you

should drive very carefully to an

authorised dealer as soon as

possible. If you fail to follow this

recommendation, you risk damag-

ing your vehicle.

A

å

Air bag warning light
This comes on when the igni-

tion is switched on and goes out after a

few seconds.

If it does not come on when the ignition

is switched on, or lights up when driv-

ing, there is a system fault.

Contact your approved Dealer as soon

as possible.



Charging cord plugged in

warning light

This comes on when the charging cord

is plugged into an electricity supply.

u

Side light tell-tale light

á

Main beam headlight tell-tale

light

d

Direction indicator lights

ê

Engine immobiliser system

warning light

Refer to the information on the “Engine

immobiliser” in Section 1.



Vehicle ready for driving

warning light

Please see the information on “Starting,

stopping the engine” in Section 2.

If no lights or sounds are ap-

parent, this indicates a fault

in the instrument panel. This

indicates that it is essential

to stop immediately (as soon as traf-

fic conditions allow). Ensure that the

vehicle is correctly immobilised and

contact an approved Dealer.

Warning light

®

re-

quires you to stop immedi-

ately, for your own safety,

as soon as traffic conditions

allow. Switch off the engine and do

not restart it. Contact an approved

Dealer.

The presence and operation of the warning lights DEPEND ON THE EQUIPMENT AND COUNTRY.

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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 feature: On steep slopes, a

warning light will come on and a beep

will sound if the vehicle is travelling

at excessive 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.



Windscreen de-icing warn-

ing light.

Ú

12 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.

D

Handbrake 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

ø

Warning 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.