new Renault Twingo

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Steering wheel

Adjusting the steering wheel height and depth

Lower the lever 1 and set the steering wheel to the required position.

Then, raise the lever fully, beyond the point of resistance to lock the steering wheel.

Make sure that the steering wheel is correctly locked.

warning

For safety reasons, only adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is stationary.

Power-assisted steering

Never drive with an inadequately charged battery.

Variable power assisted steering

The variable power-assisted steering system is equipped with an electronic control system which alters the level of assistance to suit the vehicle speed.

Steering is made easier during parking manoeuvres (for added comfort) while the force needed to steer increases progressively as the speed rises (for enhanced safety at high speeds).

Special case

Depending on the vehicle, in the event of a battery fault (disconnected, discharged battery, etc.), the power-assisted steering wheel angle must be reset. To do this:

  • the vehicle stationary and on flat ground;
  • with the driver alone in the vehicle, start the engine: the 2_ALL_495_1_pictogramme.png warning light and/or, depending on the vehicle, the "Turn steer.wheel max right-left" message are/is displayed on the instrument panel;
  • turn the steering wheel fully to the left and hold it, exerting pressure at the end of travel for about one second (you will then feel the steering wheel move in the opposite direction);
  • repeat the same operation by turning the steering wheel fully to the right;
  • bring the steering wheel back to the left in order to straighten the wheels.

Switch off the engine and wait for around a minute.

when the engine next starts, the indicator light and/or, depending on vehicle, the message will switch off.

warning

Never switch off the ignition when travelling downhill, and avoid doing so in normal driving (power steering and brake servo will not function).

tip

Never leave the steering wheel on full lock when the vehicle is stationary.

With the engine switched off, or if there is a system fault, it is still possible to turn the steering wheel. The force required will be greater.

A noise may be heard when the steering wheel is moved quickly. This is normal.