Renault Twingo (2018 year). Instruction

1.66

Rear windscreen wash/

wiper

With ignition on, turn the end of the

stalk 1 to bring the mark 2 in line with

the symbol. When the stalk is released,

it returns to the rear wipe position.

A short pull triggers the rear windscreen

wipers.

A prolonged action triggers, in addition

to the rear windscreen wipers, a contin-

uous sweep until the stalk is released,

then two return wipes followed by a

third, after a few seconds.

Speed-dependent

timed rear screen

wiper

With the ignition on, turn the end of

the stalk 1 to align the mark 2 with the

symbol.

Wiping frequency varies with speed.

REAR SCREEN WASHER, WIPER

(1/2)

Before any action on the

windscreen (washing the

vehicle, de-icing, cleaning

the windscreen, etc.), return

the stalk 1 to the park position.
Risk of injury or damage.

Special note
If the windscreen wipers are operat-

ing or are in automatic mode, the rear

screen wiper wipes intermittently when

reverse gear is engaged.

Depending on the vehicle, you may

be able to deactivate this function via

the multimedia screen. Please see the

equipment instructions for further infor-

mation.

1.67

REAR SCREEN WASHER, WIPER

(2/2)

Do not use the wiper arm to open or

close the tailgate.

Efficiency of a wiper blade

Check the condition of the wiper

blades. How long they last depends

on you:

– it must remain clean: clean the

blade and the screen regularly

with soapy water;

– do not use it when the screen is

dry;

– free it from the screen when it has

not been used for a long time.

In all cases, replace it as soon as

it begins to lose efficiency: approx-

imately once a year. Refer to the

paragraph on “Wiper blades” in

Section 5.

Precaution for using the

wipers

– In freezing or snowy weather

conditions, clear the screen

before starting the wipers (risk of

motor overheating);

– ensure that no objects are ob-

structing the travel of the blade.

1.68

Petrol version
It is essential to use unleaded petrol.

The octane rating (RON) must comply

with the information given on the label

on the cover A. Please refer to the in-

formation on «Engine specifications» in

Section 6.

FUEL TANK

(1/2)

Fuel grade

Use a high-grade fuel that complies

with the legislation in force in each

country and which must comply with

the specifications given on the label on

the cover A. Refer to the information on

“Engine specifications” in Section 6.

Useful capacity of fuel tank:
approximately 28 litres or 35 litres, de-

pending on the vehicle.
To open cover A, place your finger into

recess B.

When filling, use the cap holder 1 on

the cover A to secure the cap 2.

After filling, check that the cap and

cover are closed.

Fuel filler cap: this is spe-

cific.
If you have to replace it,

make sure it is identical

to the original cap. Contact an ap-

proved Dealer.

Never place the cap near a source

of heat or flame.
Do not wash the filler area with a

high-pressure washer.

Do not use ethanol-based

fuel if your vehicle is not

compatible with this fuel.

Do not add additive to the

fuel –otherwise you risk damaging

the engine.

Fuel types that conform to European

standards with which the engines of

vehicles sold in Europe are compat-

ible: refer to the “Engine specifica-

tions” in section 6.

1.69

FUEL TANK

(2/2)

Filling with fuel

With the ignition off, insert the nozzle

and insert it fully before turning it on to

fill the fuel tank (risk of splashing).
Keep the nozzle in this position through-

out the entire filling operation.

When the pump cuts out automatically

at the end of the filling procedure, a

maximum of two further filling attempts

may be made, as there must be suffi-

cient space in the fuel tank to allow for

expansion.

Make sure that no water enters the fuel

tank during filling. The cover A and its

surround must remain clean.

Petrol versions

Using leaded petrol will damage the

antipollution system and may lead to a

loss of warranty.

To ensure that the fuel tank is not filled

with leaded petrol, the fuel tank filler

neck contains a restrictor fitted with a

foolproof system which only allows

the nozzle for unleaded petrol to be

used (at the pump).

Vehicle fitted with the Stop and

Start function
To fill up with fuel, the engine must

be stopped (and not on standby):

stop the engine (please refer to the

information on “Starting and stop-

ping the engine” in Section 2).

Persistent fuel odour

If you notice a persistent

fuel odour you should:

– stop the vehicle as soon as traf-

fic conditions allow and switch off

the ignition;

– switch on the hazard warning

lights and ask your passengers to

leave the vehicle and stay clear

of the traffic;

– contact an approved Dealer.

No modifications what-

soever are permitted on

any part of the fuel supply

system (electronic units,

wiring, fuel circuit, injectors, pro-

tective covers, etc.) as this may be

dangerous (unless undertaken by

qualified Network personnel).

2.1

Section 2: Driving

(Advice on use relating to fuel economy and the environment)

Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.2

Starting, stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.3

Standing start procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.4

Stop and start function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.5

Special features of petrol versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.9

Gear lever/Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10

Driving advice, Eco-driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.11

Maintenance and antipollution advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15

Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.16

Tyre pressure loss warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.22

Driver correction devices/aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.26

Lane departure warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30

Speed limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.32

Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35

Parking distance control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.39

Reversing camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.41

Automatic gearbox. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.43

2.2

“On” position M

The ignition is switched on:

Start position D

If the engine fails to start at the first

attempt, the key must be turned back

before the starter can be activated

again. Release the key as soon as the

engine starts.

vehicles fitted with an automatic

gearbox
Before starting, move the lever to posi-

tion P.

“Stop and steering lock”

position St

To lock: remove the key and turn the

steering wheel until the steering column

locks.
To unlock: turn the key and the steering

wheel slightly.

“Accessories” position A

When the ignition is switched off, any

accessories (radio, etc.) will continue to

function.

RUNNING IN/STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE

(1/2)

Running in

Petrol version
For the first 600 miles (1,000 km), do

not exceed 78 mph (130 km/h) in the

highest gear, or 3,000 to 3,500 rpm.
You may only expect top performance

from your vehicle after approximately

1,800 miles (3,000 km).
Service intervals: refer to the

Maintenance Document for your vehi-

cle.

2.3

Stopping the engine

With the engine idling, turn the key

back to the Stop position.

Starting the engine

Engine warm or cold
–

Turn the key to the start position

without depressing the accel-

erator.

–

release the key as soon as the

engine starts.

Special note: when starting the

engine in very low exterior temper-

atures (below -10°C) hold down the

clutch pedal until the engine starts.

STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE

(2/2)

Driver’s responsibility

when parking or stopping

the vehicle
Never leave an animal,

child or adult who is not self-suffi-

cient alone in your vehicle, even for

a short time.
They may pose a risk to themselves

or to others by starting the engine,

activating equipment such as the

electric windows or locking the

doors, for example.
Also, in hot and/or sunny weather,

please remember that the tempera-

ture inside the passenger compart-

ment increases very quickly.
RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS

INJURY.

Never switch off the igni-

tion before the vehicle has

stopped completely. Once

the engine has stopped, the

brake servo, power-assisted steer-

ing, etc. and the passive safety de-

vices such as airbags and preten-

sioners will no longer operate.

2.4

Activating the system
The system is activated by:
– with the engine running, the vehicle

stationary and the gear lever in posi-

tion D;

– depress the brake pedal with the left

foot;

– with your left foot still pressing the

brake pedal, press the accelera-

tor pedal fully to beyond the point of

resistance with your right foot (the

engine speed will automatically sta-

bilise);

– within 3 seconds, release the brake

pedal for a sporty vehicle start.

Conditions for non-activation of the

system
Certain conditions will not enable the

system to be activated:
– three successive authorised stand-

ing start procedures – beyond this,

the function will be disabled for ap-

proximately 10 minutes;

– excessive road gradient percentage;
– fault in the vehicle system (ESC,

etc.).

STANDING START PROCEDURE

If fitted on the vehicle, with the vehicle

stationary, the standing start procedure

(Launch Control) is a function which

permits maximum acceleration.
Note: This function should only be used

when the mechanical components have

reached their operating temperature.

Do not use this function on

slippery or wet roads.
Risk of loss of control of

the vehicle.

Because of the accelera-

tion gained, this function

should only be used if traf-

fic conditions permit, and

in compliance with the local driving

regulations. Please ensure all the

conditions are met before each use.
Risk of accident or serious injury.

Heavy use of the system will reduce

the service life of the mechanical

components (clutch, transmission,

etc.).

Use of this function accelerates

wear on the tyres. Please see the

information on “Tyres” in Section 5.

2.5

Conditions for engine

standby

The vehicle has set off from where it

was parked;
For vehicles equipped with auto-

matic gearboxes:

– Gearbox is in position D, M or N;

and

– the brake pedal is depressed (suffi-

ciently hard);

and

– the accelerator pedal is not de-

pressed;

and

– the speed is zero for around

1 second.

The engine remains on standby if posi-

tion P is selected, or if position N is se-

lected with the handbrake engaged and

the brake pedal released.

For vehicles equipped with manual

gearboxes:
– the gearbox is in neutral;

and

– the clutch pedal is released.

If the warning light



flashes,

this means that the clutch pedal is

not sufficiently released;

and

– the vehicle speed is less than ap-

proximately 7 mph (3 km/h).

For all vehicles:

Warning light



on the instru-

ment panel is lit when the engine is on

standby.
The vehicle equipment remain opera-

tional while the engine is stopped.

FUNCTION STOP AND START

(1/4)

This system enables a reduced fuel

consumption and lower greenhouse

gas emissions. The system is acti-

vated automatically when the vehicle is

started. While driving, the system stops

the engine (standby) when the vehicle

is at a standstill (traffic jam, traffic lights,

etc).

Keep your vehicle station-

ary when the engine is

on standby (shown by the

warning light



on the

instrument panel).

The ignition must be

switched off before leav-

ing the vehicle (please see

the information on “Starting,

stopping the engine” in Section 2).

If the engine stalls while the system

is in operation, pressing the clutch

pedal right down will start it again.

If you get out of the vehicle, a beep

notifies you that the engine is on

standby and has not been switched

off.

2.6

FUNCTION STOP AND START

(2/4)

To fill up with fuel, the engine must

be stopped (and not on standby):

stop the engine (Please See

“Starting, stopping the engine” in

Section 2).

Preventing the engine from

standing by

In certain situations, such as negotiat-

ing a crossroads for instance, it is pos-

sible to keep the engine running so as

to be ready to move off quickly.
For vehicles equipped with auto-

matic gearboxes:
Keep the vehicle stationary without

pressing too hard on the brake pedal.
For vehicles equipped with manual

gearboxes:
Keep the clutch pedal pressed right

down.

Conditions for coming out of

engine standby

For vehicles equipped with auto-

matic gearboxes:
– Brake pedal released, position D or

M engaged;

– Brake pedal is released, position

N engaged and parking brake re-

leased;

– Parking brake is applied again, po-

sition P engaged, or position N en-

gaged with parking brake applied;

– position R is engaged;

– the accelerator pedal is pressed.
For vehicles equipped with manual

gearboxes:
– Gearbox is in neutral and clutch

pedal is slightly depressed;

– the engine is in gear and the clutch

pedal is pressed right down.

Special note: depending on the vehi-

cle, if you switch off the ignition when

the engine is on standby, the warning

light

is displayed for a few sec-

onds on the instrument panel.

2.7

– the engine temperature is too low;
– the emission control system is being

regenerated;

– ...

Warning light



is displayed on the

instrument panel. This notifies you that

engine standby is not available.

FUNCTION STOP AND START

(3/4)

Conditions preventing the

standby of the engine

Certain conditions prevent the system

from using the engine standby function,

including when:
–  reverse gear is engaged;
–  the bonnet is not locked;
–  the outdoor temperature is too low or

too high (less than around 0 °C or

higher than around 35 °C);

– the battery is not sufficiently charged;
– the difference between the vehicle

interior temperature and the auto-

matic climate control instruction is

too high;

– for vehicles with automatic gear-

boxes, the gradient is steeper than

approximately 5%;

– the “Clear View” function is activated

(please see “Automatic Climate

Control” in Section 3);

Deactivate the Stop and

Start function for any opera-

tion performed in the engine

compartment.

Special feature of the automatic

engine re-start
Under certain conditions, the engine

can restart on its own in order to guar-

antee your safety and comfort.

This can occur especially when:
– the outdoor temperature is too low or

too high (less than around 0 °C or

higher than around 35 °C);

– the “Clear View” function is activated

(please see “Automatic Climate

Control” in Section 3);

– the battery is not sufficiently charged;

– the vehicle speed is above 3 mph (5

km/h) (downhill slope, etc.); ;

– repeated pressing on the brake

pedal or braking system require-

ment;

– ...

Special note: for some of these

conditions, automatic restarting of

the engine is deactivated if a front

door or the tailgate is open.

2.8

FUNCTION STOP AND START

(4/4)

Deactivating, activating the

function

Press switch 1 to deactivate the func-

tion. Warning light 2 in the switch lights

up.
Pressing this again will reactivate the

system. Warning light 2 in switch 1

goes out.

The system is automatically reacti-

vated each time the vehicle is started

(see “Starting, stopping the engine” in

Section 2).

Operating faults

If the warning light 2 integrated on the

switch 1 comes on, the system is de-

activated.
Please consult an authorised dealer.

The ignition must be

switched off before leav-

ing the vehicle (please see

the information on “Starting,

stopping the engine” in Section 2).

Special note: with the engine on

standby, press switch 1 to automati-

cally restart the engine.

2.9

SPECIAL FEATURES OF PETROL VERSIONS

The following operating conditions:
– driving for long periods when the low

fuel level warning light is lit;

– using leaded petrol;
– using fuel or lubrication additives

which are not approved.

Or operating faults such as:
– faulty ignition system, running out of

fuel or disconnected spark plugs re-

sulting in the engine misfiring or cut-

ting out when driving;

– loss of power,
as they may cause the catalytic con-

verter to overheat and thus reduce its

efficiency, or damage it irreparably

and cause heat damage to the vehi-

cle.

If you notice any of the above operating

faults, have the necessary repairs car-

ried out as soon as possible by an ap-

proved Dealer.
These faults may be avoided by regu-

larly taking your vehicle to an approved

Dealer at the intervals specified in the

Maintenance document.

Starting problems

To avoid damaging the catalytic con-

verter, do not keep trying to start the

engine (using the start button, or by

pushing or towing the vehicle) without

having identified and corrected the

starting fault.
If the fault cannot be identified, do not

keep trying to start the engine, but con-

tact an approved Dealer.

Do not park the vehicle or

run the engine in locations

where combustible sub-

stances or materials such as

grass or leaves can come into con-

tact with the hot exhaust system.

2.10

Gear lever

Selecting reverse gear
Vehicle with manual gearbox: Follow

the grid marked on knob 1 and, depend-

ing on the vehicle, lift the ring against

the knob to engage reverse gear.
Vehicles with automatic gear-

box: refer to the information on the

“Automatic gearbox” in Section 2.
The reversing lights will come on as

soon as reverse gear is selected with

the ignition on.

GEAR LEVER/HANDBRAKE

Handbrake

To release:
Pull the lever 3 up slightly, press

button 2 and then lower the lever to the

floor.

The red warning light

on the in-

strument panel will come on if you are

driving with an incorrectly released

handbrake.

To apply:
Pull lever 3 upwards. Check that the

vehicle is immobilised. The warning

light

on the instrument panel will

come on.

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 and

engage a gear (1

or reverse gear)

for vehicles with a manual gearbox

or position P for vehicles with an au-

tomatic gearbox.

An impact to the under-

side of the vehicle while

manoeuvring (e.g.: strik-

ing a post, raised kerb or

other street furniture) may result in

damage to the vehicle (e.g.: defor-

mation of an axle).
To avoid any risk of accident, have

your vehicle checked by an ap-

proved Dealer.

Make sure that the hand-

brake is properly released

when driving (red indicator

light off), otherwise over-

heating, or even damage, may

occur.

2.11

Fuel consumption is accredited in ac-

cordance with a standard regulatory

method. Identical for all manufactur-

ers, this enables vehicles to be com-

pared with one another. Consumption

in real time depends on vehicle usage

conditions, the equipment fitted and the

user’s driving style. To optimise fuel

consumption, please refer to the follow-

ing advice.
Depending on the vehicle, you will have

various functions which enable you to

lower your fuel consumption:
– gear change indicator;

– the journey record and eco-driving

advice via the multimedia display;

– ECO mode activated by button ECO.
If fitted on the vehicle, the navigation

system provides additional information.

Journey record

Once the engine is switched off, you

will see “Journey record” displayed on

the screen 2, enabling you to view in-

formation relating to your last journey.
This indicates:

– average fuel consumption;

– number of miles/kilometres travelled;

– number of miles/kilometres saved.

DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING

(1/4)

Gear change indicator 1

To obtain optimum consumption levels,

a warning light on the instrument panel

lets you know the best time to move up

or down a gear:

move up a gear;

‰

move down a gear.

Renault Twingo (2018 year). Instruction - part 5