Renault Twingo (2018 year). Instruction

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Using the remote control

POSSIBLE CAUSES

ACTION REQUIRED

The remote control does not lock or

unlock the doors.

The remote control battery is flat.

Use the emergency key.

Use of appliances operating on the same

frequency as the remote control (mobile

phone, etc.).

Stop using the devices or use the key.

Vehicle located in a high electromagnetic

radiation zone.

Discharged battery.

Replace the battery or have it replaced.

You can still lock/unlock and start your

vehicle (refer to the information on

“Locking/unlocking the doors” in Section

1 and “Starting/Stopping the engine” in

Section 2).

The vehicle is started.

With the engine running, the key’s locking/

unlocking device is blocked. Turn off the

ignition.

5.31

The starter is activated

POSSIBLE CAUSES

WHAT TO DO

The instrument panel indicator lights are

weak or fail to light up and the starter does

not turn.

Battery terminals disconnected,

oxidised or incorrectly secured.

Retighten, reconnect or clean them if they

are oxidised.

Battery discharged or worn.

Connect another battery to the faulty bat-

tery. Refer to the paragraph “Battery: trou-

bleshooting” in Section 5 or replace the bat-

tery if necessary.

Do not push the vehicle if the steering

column is locked.

The engine will not start.

Starting conditions are not fulfilled.

Refer to the information on “Starting/stop-

ping the engine” in Section 2.

The steering column remains locked.

Steering wheel locked.

To unlock, move the key and steering

wheel (see “Starting, stopping the engine”

in Section 2).

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The following advice will enable you to carry out quick, temporary repairs. For safety reasons, you should always contact

an approved Dealer as soon as possible.

5.32

On the road

POSSIBLE CAUSES

WHAT TO DO

Vibrations.

Tyres not inflated to the correct pres-

sure, incorrectly balanced or dam-

aged.

Check the tyre pressures: if this is not the

problem, have them checked by an ap-

proved Dealer.

Coolant boiling in the coolant reservoir.

Mechanical fault: damaged cylinder

head gasket.

Stop the engine.

Contact an approved Dealer.

Smoke under the bonnet.

Short circuit or cooling system leak.

Stop, switch off the ignition, stand away

from the vehicle and contact an approved

dealer.

The oil pressure warning light comes

on:

while cornering or braking

The level is too low.

Top up the engine oil level (refer to the in-

formation on “Engine oil level: topping up/

filling” in Section 4).

is slow to go out or remains lit under

acceleration

Loss of oil pressure.

Stop the vehicle and contact an approved

Dealer.

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5.33

On the road

POSSIBLE CAUSES

WHAT TO DO

Steering becomes heavy.

Assistance overheating.
Fault with the electric assistance

motor.
Fault in the assistance system.

Drive carefully at reduced speed, be aware

of the level of force in the steering wheel

needed to turn the wheels. Consult an ap-

proved dealer

The engine overheats. The coolant

temperature indicator and the warn-
ing light

come on.

Engine cooling fan not working.

Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and

contact an approved Dealer.

Coolant leaks.

Check the coolant reservoir: it should con-

tain fluid. If there is no coolant, consult an

approved Dealer as soon as possible.

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Radiator: If there is a lack of coolant, remember that it must never be topped up using cold coolant while the engine is

very warm. After any procedure on the vehicle which has involved even partial draining of the cooling system, it must

be refilled with a new mixture prepared in the correct proportions. Reminder: only products approved by our Technical

Department may be used for this purpose.

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Electrical equipment

POSSIBLE CAUSES

WHAT TO DO

The wipers do not work.

Wiper blades stuck.

Free the blades before using the wipers.

Faulty electrical circuit.

Consult an approved dealer.

Fuse damaged.

Replace the fuse or have it replaced; refer

to the information in the “Fuses” section.

The wiper does not stop.

Faulty electrical controls.

Consult an approved dealer.

Direction indicators flashing more

quickly.

Blown bulb.

See information on “Headlights: changing

bulbs” or “Rear and side lights: changing

bulbs”.

The direction indicators do not work.

Faulty electrical circuit or control.

Consult an approved dealer.

Fuse damaged.

Replace the fuse or have it replaced; refer

to the information in the “Fuses” section.

The lights do not come on or go off.

Faulty electrical circuit or control.

Consult an approved dealer.

Fuse damaged.

Replace the fuse or have it replaced; refer

to the information in the “Fuses” section.

5.35

Electrical equipment

POSSIBLE CAUSES

WHAT TO DO

Traces of condensation in the lights

and headlights.

Traces of condensation may be a nat-

ural phenomenon caused by varia-

tions in temperature and humidity.
In this case, the traces will disappear

slowly once the lights are switched

on.

The front seat belt reminder light

comes on when the seat belts are

fastened.

An object is stuck between the floor

and the seat and is disrupting the op-

eration of the sensor.

Remove all objects from underneath the

front seats.

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6.1

Section 6: Technical specifications

Vehicle identification plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.2

Engine identification plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.3

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.4

Engine specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.5

Towing weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.6

Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.6

Replacement parts and repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.7

Service sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.8

Anticorrosion check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.14

6.2

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION PLATES

The information shown on the ve-

hicle identification plate should be

quoted on all correspondence or

orders.
The presence and location of the in-

formation depends on the vehicle.

Vehicle identification plate A

1 Manufacturer name.

2 EC design number or approval

number.

3 Identification number.

Depending on the vehicle, this

information is also given on

marking B.

4 MMAC (Maximum permissible

all-up weight).

5 MTR (Gross Train Weight)

6 MMTA (Maximum Permissible

Weight) front axle.

7 MMTA rear axle.

8 Reserved for related or additional

entries.

9 Paint reference (colour code).

6.3

Please quote the information on the

engine plate or label A in all corre-

spondence or orders.

(Location varies depending on engine)

1 Engine type.

2 Engine suffix.

3 Engine number.

ENGINE IDENTIFICATION PLATES

6.4

1,875

1,544* to

1,554*

DIMENSIONS (in metres)

1,434 to 1,444 (1)
1,434 to 1,442 (2)

(1) Vehicle with 15” wheels
(2) Vehicle with 16” wheels
* unladen

1,454 (1) to 1,459

0,630 à 0,638

2,492 to 2,495

0,473 à 0,490

1,430 (2) to 1,459

3,595 to 3,623

6.5

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

Versions

0.9 TCe

1.0

Engine type

(see engine plate)

H4B

H4D

Cubic capacity (cc)

898

999

Type of fuel

Octane rating

Petrol
It is essential that you use unleaded petrol of the octane rating stated on the label inside the

fuel filler flap.
Refer to the information on “Fuel tank” in Section 1.

Fuel types that meet European

standards and are compat-

ible with the engines of ve-

hicles sold in Europe (in any

other case, contact an Approved

Dealer).

Unleaded petrol compliant with standard EN 228 contains up to 5 % ethanol

in volume.

Unleaded petrol compliant with standard EN 228 contains up to 10 % ethanol

in volume.

Spark plugs

Only use the spark plugs specified for your vehicle’s engine.
The type should be marked on a label affixed inside the engine compartment. If it is not

then contact an approved Dealer.
Fitting spark plugs other than those specified may damage the engine.

6.6

WEIGHTS (in kg)

The weights indicated for a basic vehicle without options: they vary depending on the your vehicle’s equipment. Consult

your approved Dealer.

Maximum permissible all-up weight (MMAC)

Maximum permissible all-up weight (MMTA)

Gross Train Weight (MTR)

Weights are indicated on the vehicle identification plate (refer to

the information on “Vehicle identification plates” in Section 6)

Braked Trailer Weight*

Prohibited

Unbraked Trailer Weight*

Prohibited

Permissible nose weight*

Prohibited

Maximum permissible load on roof

60 kg (including the carrying device)

6.7

Original parts are based on strict specifications and are subject to highly-specialised tests. Therefore, they are of at least the same

level of quality as the parts fitted originally.
If you always fit genuine replacement parts to your vehicle, you will ensure that it performs well. Furthermore, repairs carried out

within the manufacturer’s Network using original parts are guaranteed according to the conditions set out on the reverse of the

repair order.

REPLACEMENT PARTS AND REPAIRS

6.8

Date: Miles (Km): Invoice number:

Comments/miscellaneous

Type of operation:

Stamp

Service □
....................................... □
Anti-corrosion check:
OK □ Not

OK*

□

*See specific page

Date: Miles (Km): Invoice number:

Comments/miscellaneous

Type of operation:

Stamp

Service □
....................................... □
Anti-corrosion check:
OK □ Not

OK*

□

*See specific page

Date: Miles (Km): Invoice number:

Comments/miscellaneous

Type of operation:

Stamp

Service □
....................................... □
Anti-corrosion check:
OK □ Not

OK*

□

*See specific page

VIN: ..................................................................................

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SERVICE SHEETS

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VIN: ..................................................................................

Date: Miles (Km): Invoice number:

Comments/miscellaneous

Type of operation:

Stamp

Service □
....................................... □
Anti-corrosion check:
OK □ Not

OK*

□

*See specific page

Date: Miles (Km): Invoice number:

Comments/miscellaneous

Type of operation:

Stamp

Service □
....................................... □
Anti-corrosion check:
OK □ Not

OK*

□

*See specific page

Date: Miles (Km): Invoice number:

Comments/miscellaneous

Type of operation:

Stamp

Service □
....................................... □
Anti-corrosion check:
OK □ Not

OK*

□

*See specific page

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