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Renault Twingo (2018 year). Manual - part 10

3.30

The presence and location of this equip-

ment depends on the vehicle version.
1 Multimedia screen;

2 Steering column control;

3 Voice commands;

4 Multimedia sockets;

5 Microphone;

6 Telephone holder;

7 Multimedia sockets.

Using the telephone
We remind you of the need

to conform to the legislation

in force concerning the use

of such equipment.

MULTIMEDIA EQUIPMENT

Refer to the equipment instructions

for information on how to operate

this equipment.

4.1

Section 4: Maintenance

Engine access flap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.2

Engine oil level: general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.3

Engine oil level: topping up/filling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.4

Oil change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.5

Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.6

Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.8

engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.8

brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.9

windscreen washer reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.10

Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.10

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.11

Tyre pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.12

Bodywork maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.14

Interior trim maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.17

4.2

To access the engine:

–  open the tailgate;
–  remove the boot carpet A;
–  unlock the engine access flap.

ENGINE ACCESS FLAP

Unlocking the engine access

flap

– Unscrew the six screws 1 using a

flat-blade screwdriver or similar;

– lift the flap;
– place it on a clean surface.

Closing and locking the

engine access flap

Check that nothing has been left in the

engine compartment.
–  Take the flap;
–  place it on top of the engine;
–  tighten the six screws 1 using a flat-

blade screwdriver or similar;

– replace the boot carpet A.

After carrying out any work

in the engine compart-

ment, check that nothing

has been left behind (cloth,

tools, etc.).

These may damage the engine or

cause a fire.

Make sure the engine

access flap is properly fitted

before and during its clo-

sure.

Make sure the engine access flap is

properly locked in place.
Risk of intoxication from fumes from

the engine compartment.

Deactivate the Stop and

Start function for any opera-

tion performed in the engine

compartment.

The engine may be hot

during operations in close

proximity. Risk of injury.

As the engine is located under the

boot, do not slide or store anything

under the boot carpet.

4.3

Reading the oil level

The oil level should be read with the ve-

hicle on level ground, after the engine

has been switched off for some time.
The dipstick must be used to read

the exact oil level and ensure that

the maximum level is not exceeded

(risk of engine damage). Refer to the

following pages.

It is normal for an engine to use oil for

lubrication and cooling of moving parts

and it is normal to top up the level be-

tween oil changes.
However, contact your approved

Dealer if more than 0.5 litres is being

consumed every 600 miles (1,000 km)

after the running in period.
Oil change frequency: check the oil

level from time to time and certainly

before any long journey to avoid the

risk of damaging your engine.

ENGINE OIL LEVEL: general information

In order to prevent splashback, it is

recommended that a funnel be used

when topping up/filling with oil.

– Remove the dipstick and wipe with a

clean, lint-free cloth;

– push the dipstick in as far as it will

go (for vehicles equipped with a cap-

type dipstick C, screw the cap in as

far as it will go);

– take out the dipstick again;
– read the level: it should never go

below the “min” A or above the

“max” B.

Once the operation has been com-

pleted, ensure that the dipstick is

pushed in as far as it will go or that

the “cap-type dipstick” is completely

screwed in.

Deactivate the Stop and

Start function for any opera-

tion performed in the engine

compartment.

Consult your approved Dealer at

once if you notice an abnormal or

repeated drop in any of the fluid

levels.

Exceeding the maximum

engine oil level
Under no circumstances

must the maximum fill

level B be exceeded: risk of damage

to the engine and catalytic conver-

ter.

If the oil level exceeds the maximum

level, do not start your vehicle and

contact an approved Dealer.

4.4

Topping up/filling

The vehicle must be parked on level

ground and the engine should be cold

(for instance, before the engine is

started up for the first time in the day).
– Unscrew the cap 2;
– top up the level (as a guide, the ca-

pacity between the “MINI” and the

“MAXI” reading on the dipstick 1

is between 0.20 and 0.24 gallons

(0.9 and 1.1 litres) depending on the

engine);

– wait for approximately 10 minutes to

allow the oil to flow into the engine;

– check the level using the dipstick 1

(as described above).

Once the operation has been com-

pleted, ensure that the dipstick is

pushed in as far as it will go and that

the cap is completely screwed in.

ENGINE OIL LEVEL: topping up/filling

(1/2)

Do not exceed the “MAXI” level and

do not forget to refit the cap 2 and

the dipstick 1.

In order to prevent splashback, it is

recommended that a funnel be used

when topping up/filling with oil.

Exceeding the maximum

engine oil level
Under no circumstances

must the maximum fill level

be exceeded: risk of damage to the

engine and catalytic converter.

If the oil level exceeds the maximum

level, do not start your vehicle and

contact an approved Dealer.

4.5

Engine oil grade

Refer to the Maintenance Service

Booklet for your vehicle.

ENGINE OIL LEVEL: topping up, filling

(2/2)

OIL CHANGE

Never run the engine in an

enclosed space as exhaust

gases are poisonous.

Engine oil change: if you

are changing the oil when

the engine is hot, be careful

not to scald yourself if the

oil overflows.

Filling: take care when

topping up the oil that

no oil drips onto engine

components - risk of fire.

Remember to refit the cap securely

as there is a risk of fire if oil splashes

onto hot engine components.

Please note when work-

ing close to the engine that

it may be hot. The engine

cooling fan may also start

at any moment. The



warning

light in the engine compartment re-

minds you of this.
Risk of injury.

Consult your approved dealer at

once if you notice an abnormal or

repeated drop in any of the fluid

levels.

Deactivate the Stop and

Start function for any opera-

tion performed in the engine

compartment.

Oil change

Service interval: refer to the

Maintenance Service Booklet for your

vehicle.

Oil change capacity

Please refer to the maintenance docu-

ment for your vehicle, or contact an au-

thorised dealer.

Always check the engine oil level using

the dipstick, as explained previously (it

should never fall below the minimum

level, or be over the maximum level on

the dipstick).

4.6

Depending on the vehicle, insert the ve-

hicle key in the lock 4 and turn.
Pull the tabs 3 as far as they will go to

unlock the bonnet.

Unlocking the bonnet catch

Unclip each cover 1 by holding side 2.

BONNET

(1/2)

Opening the bonnet

– Pull the bonnet forwards (move-

ment A) as far as it will go;

– lift it by pulling it forwards (move-

ment B).

Please note when working close to the engine that it may be hot. The

engine cooling fan may also start at any moment. The



warning

light in the engine compartment reminds you of this.

Risk of injury.

For your safety, do not

remove the bonnet holding

straps.
Risk of the bonnet falling

on the road surface.

4.7

BONNET

(2/2)

Closing the bonnet

Slide the bonnet back until it closes

(movement C).

Ensure that the bonnet is

properly locked.

Check that nothing is pre-

venting the catch from lock-

ing (gravel, cloth, etc.).

In the event of even a slight

impact involving the radia-

tor grille or bonnet, have

the bonnet lock checked by

an approved dealer as soon as pos-

sible.

Locking the bonnet

– Push the tabs 3;

– depending on the vehicle, insert the

vehicle key in the lock 4 and turn;

– replace the covers 1;

– clip them into their housing.

4.8

Frequency of checking coolant level
Check the coolant level regularly

(very severe damage is likely to be

caused to the engine if it runs out of

coolant).
If the level needs to be topped up, only

use products approved by our Technical

Department which ensure:
– protection against freezing;
– an anti-corrosion protection for the

cooling system.

No operations should be

carried out on the cooling

circuit when the engine is

hot.

Risk of burns.

Replacement interval
Refer to the Maintenance Document for

your vehicle.

Coolant level

With the engine switched off and on

level ground, the level when cold must

be between the MINI and MAXI marks

on reservoir 1.
Top this level up when cold before it

reaches the MINI mark.

LEVELS

(1/3)

When working in the engine

compartment, ensure that

the windscreen wiper stalk

is in the park position.

Risk of injury.

For your safety, do not

remove the bonnet holding

straps.
Risk of the bonnet falling

on the road surface.

Before performing any

action in the engine com-

partment, the ignition must

be switched off (please see

the information on “Starting, stop-

ping the engine” in Section 2).

4.9

Level 2
It is normal for the level to drop as the

brake shoes become worn, but it must

never drop lower than the “MINI" warn-

ing line.
If you wish to check the disc and drum

wear yourself, you should obtain the

document explaining the checking pro-

cedure from the manufacturer’s net-

work or web site.

Topping up
After any operation on the hydraulic cir-

cuit, a specialist must replace the brake

fluid.
Only use fluids approved by our

Technical Department (and taken from

a sealed container).

Replacement interval
Refer to the Maintenance Document for

your vehicle.

Brake fluid level

The level should be read with the engine

switched off and on level ground.
This should be checked frequently,

and immediately if you notice even the

slightest loss in braking efficiency.

LEVELS

(2/3)

Please note when work-

ing close to the engine that

it may be hot. The engine

cooling fan may also start

at any moment. The



warning

light in the engine compartment re-

minds you of this.
Risk of injury.

If there is an abnormal or repeated

drop in the fluid level, please consult

an authorised dealer.

4.10

Filters

The filter elements (air filter, passenger

compartment filter, etc.) should be re-

placed during the maintenance opera-

tions carried out on your vehicle.
Replacement intervals for filter el-

ements: refer to the Maintenance

Document for your vehicle.

Windscreen washer reservoir

Topping up
Engine switched off:
– open the cap 3;
– pull the extending funnel upwards as

far as it will go;

– fill until you can see the fluid;
– push the funnel by pressing on it and

replace the cap.

Liquid
Screen wash product (product with

antifreeze in winter).

LEVELS

(3/3)

/FILTERS

When working in the engine

compartment, ensure that

the windscreen wiper stalk

is in the park position.

Risk of injury.

No operations should be

carried out on the cooling

circuit when the engine is

hot.

Risk of burns.

If there is an abnormal or repeated

drop in the fluid level, please consult

an authorised dealer.

For your safety, do not

remove the bonnet holding

straps.
Risk of the bonnet falling

on the road surface.

Please note when work-

ing close to the engine that

it may be hot. The engine

cooling fan may also start

at any moment. The



warning

light in the engine compartment re-

minds you of this.
Risk of injury.

Before performing any

action in the engine com-

partment, the ignition must

be switched off (please see

the information on “Starting, stop-

ping the engine” in Section 2).

4.11

Replacing the battery 1

As this operation is complex, we advise

you to contact an approved Dealer.

This is located under the bonnet and

does not need to be serviced. You

should not open it or add any fluid.

Label A

Observe the indications on the battery:
– 2 naked flames and smoking are for-

bidden;

–  3 eye protection required;
–  4 keep away from children;
–  5 explosive materials;
–  6 refer to the handbook;
–  7 corrosive materials.

BATTERY

Handle the battery with

care as it contains sulphuric

acid which must not come

into contact with the eyes

or skin. If it does, wash the affec-

ted area with plenty of cold water. If

necessary, consult a doctor. Ensure

that naked flames, red hot objects

and sparks do not come into contact

with the battery as there is a risk of

explosion.

The battery is a specific type, please ensure it is replaced with the same

type. Consult an approved dealer.

A 2

Please note when work-

ing close to the engine that

it may be hot. The engine

cooling fan may also start

at any moment. The



warning

light in the engine compartment re-

minds you of this.
Risk of injury.

For your safety, do not

remove the bonnet holding

straps.
Risk of the bonnet falling

on the road surface.

4.12

TYRE PRESSURE (1/2)

B: size of vehicle front tyres.
C: size of vehicle rear tyres.
D: recommended front pressure.
E: recommended rear pressure.

Label A

Open the driver’s door to read it.
Tyre pressures should be checked

when the tyres are cold.
If the tyre pressures cannot be checked

when the tyres are cold, increase the

pressures from 0.2 to 0.3 bar (or 3 PSI).

Never deflate a hot tyre.

Vehicle fitted with a tyre pressure

loss warning system

If under-inflated (puncture, low pressure

etc.), the warning light



on the in-

strument panel comes on. See “Tyre

pressure loss warning” in Section 2.

Vehicle used fully laden

(Maximum Permissible

All-up Weight) and

towing a trailer

The maximum speed must be lim-

ited to 60 mph (100 km/h) and the

tyre pressure increased by 0.2 bar.
Please refer to the information on

“Weights” in Section 6.
Risk of tyre blowouts.

4.13

TYRE PRESSURE (2/2)

Tyre safety and use of snow chains:

Refer to the information on “Tyres” in

Section 5 for the servicing conditions

and, depending on the version, the use

of chains.

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 speed rating at least

equal to those of the original

tyres, or conform to those recom-

mended by an 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.

4.14

BODYWORK MAINTENANCE

(1/3)

You should

Wash your car frequently, with the

engine off, with cleaning products rec-

ommended by the manufacturer (never

use abrasive products). Rinse thor-

oughly beforehand with a jet:

–

spots of tree resin and industrial

grime;

–

mud in the wheel arches and under-

neath the body which forms damp

patches;

–

bird droppings, which cause a

chemical reaction with the paint that

rapidly discolours paintwork and

may even cause the paint to peel

off;

wash the vehicle immediately to

remove these marks since it is im-

possible to remove them by polish-

ing;

–

salt, particularly in the wheel arches

and underneath the body after driv-

ing in areas where the roads have

been gritted.

Remove any plant matter (resin, leaves,

etc.) from the vehicle regularly.

A well-maintained vehicle will last

longer. It is therefore recommended to

maintain the exterior of the vehicle reg-

ularly.
Your vehicle has been treated with very

effective anti-corrosion products. It is

nevertheless subject to various outside

influences.

Corrosive agents in the atmosphere

–

atmospheric pollution (built-up and

industrial areas);

–

saline atmospheres (near the sea,

particularly in hot weather);

–

seasonal and damp weather condi-

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

from road cleaners, etc.).

Minor impacts

Abrasive action

Dust and sand in the air, mud, road grit

thrown up by other vehicles, etc.
You should take a number of minor pre-

cautions in order to safeguard your ve-

hicle against such risks.

Respect local regulations about wash-

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

hicle on a public highway).
Observe the vehicle stopping distances

when driving on gravelled surfaces to

prevent paint damage.
Repair, or have repaired quickly, areas

where the paint has been damaged, to

prevent corrosion spreading.
Remember to visit the body shop pe-

riodically in order to maintain your

anti-corrosion warranty. Refer to the

Maintenance Document.
If it is necessary to clean mechani-

cal components, hinges, etc., spray

them with products approved by our

Technical Department to protect them

after they have been cleaned.

We have selected special products

to care for your vehicle and you can

obtain these from the manufactur-

er’s accessory outlets.

4.15

BODYWORK MAINTENANCE

(2/3)

Degrease or clean using

high-pressure cleaning

equipment or by spray-

ing on products not ap-

proved by our Technical

Department:

–

mechanical components (e.g.:

engine compartment);

–

underbody;

–

parts with hinges (e.g.: inside the

doors);

–

painted plastic external fittings (e.g.:

bumpers).

Doing this could give rise to corrosion

or operational faults.

What you should not do

Wash the vehicle in bright sunlight or

freezing temperatures.
Do not scrape off mud or dirt without

pre-wetting.
Allow dirt to accumulate on the exterior.
Allow rust to form following minor im-

pacts.
Do not use solvents not approved by

our Technical Department to remove

stains as this could damage the paint-

work.
Do not drive in snow or muddy condi-

tions without washing the vehicle, par-

ticularly under the wheel arches and

body.

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