Renault TWINGO, Driver'S Handbook Manual

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5.3
TYRE INFLATION KIT
(2/4)
In the event of a puncture, use the kit
situated under the passenger footwell 1
by unscrewing the two screws 2 .
With the engine running and the
parking brake applied,
– Connect the compressor hose 4 to
the container inlet 9 ;
– remove the cap from the container
inflation adapter 3 ;
– unscrew the valve cap on the rele-
vant wheel and screw on the contai-
ner’s inflation adapter 3 ;
– disconnect any accessories pre-
viously connected to the vehicle’s
accessories sockets;
– the end piece 7 must be plugged in
to the vehicle accessories socket;
5 6 3
Before using this kit, park
the vehicle at a sufficient
distance from traffic, switch
on the hazard warning
lights, apply the handbrake, ask all
passengers to leave the vehicle and
keep them away from traffic.
9
If the vehicle is parked on
the hard shoulder, you must
warn other road users of
your vehicle’s presence
with a warning triangle or with other
devices as per the legislation apply-
ing to the country you are in.
– press switch 5 to inflate the tyre to
the recommended pressure (please
refer to the information on “Tyre in-
flation pressure” in Section 4);
– after a maximum of 15 minutes, stop
inflating and read the pressure (on
pressure gauge 6 ).
Note: While the container empties
(approx. 30 secs), the pressure
gauge 6 briefly shows pressure up to
6 bar, then the pressure drops.
– Adjust the pressure: to increase
it, continue inflation with the kit; to
reduce it, press button 8 .
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4
8
1
2