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REAR HEAD RESTRAINTS
To adjust the height:
Simply slide the head restraint up
or down.
To remove the head restraint:
Press tab1on the head restraint
guides.
To refit the head restraint:
Insert the rods into the sleeves with
the notches forward, then lower the
head restraint to the required
height.Adjusting rear centre head
restraint
• To adjust the height:
Simply slide it up or down.
•To remove the head restraint:
Press tab2on the head restraint
guides.
•To refit the head restraint:
Insert the rods into the sleeves
with the notches forward, then
lower the head restraint to the
required height.
Stowing position
When the head restraint has been
lowered as far as it can go, it is
called the stowing position:the
head restraint must not be in this
position if the rear centre seat is
occupied by a passenger.
The head restraint is
important for safety:
ensure that it is
positioned correctly.
The distance between your head
and the head restraint should be
as small as possible, and the top
of the head restraint should be as
close as possible to the top of
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SEAT BELTS
Always wear your seat belt when
travelling in your car. You must also
comply with the local legislation in
the particular country you are in.
Before driving off:
- First ensure that your driving
position is correct.
- Then, to provide maximum
safety, adjust your seat belt
correctly.
Incorrectly adjusted seat
belts may cause injuries
in the event of an
accident.
Even pregnant women should
wear a seat belt. In this case,
ensure that the pressure of the
lap belt on the abdomen is not
excessive.Adjusting your driving position
• Sit with your back firmly against
the seatback.
This is essential to ensure your
lumbar vertebrae are in the
correct position.
•Adjust the distance between the
seat and the pedals.
Your seat should be as far back as
possible to allow you to press the
clutch pedal fully down. The
seatback should be adjusted so
that your arms remain slightly
bent.
•Adjust the position of the head
restraint.
For maximum safety, your head
should be as close as possible to
the head restraint.
•Adjust the height of the seat.
This adjustment allows you to
select the seat position which
offers you the best possible
vision.
•Adjust the position of the steering
wheel
Adjusting the seat belts
Sit with your back firmly against the
seatback.
The shoulder strap1should be as
close to the base of the neck as
possible but not on it.
The lap strap2should be held
firmly over the thighs and against
the pelvis.
The belt should be worn so that it is
as close to the body as possible, i.e.
avoid wearing heavy clothing or
having bulky objects under the
belts.

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SEAT BELTS(continued)
Adjusting the height of the front
seat shoulder strap
Move button3to adjust the belt so
that the shoulder strap1is positioned
as described above.
After making the adjustment, ensure
the belt is correctly locked.
Locking
Unwind the beltslowly and smoothly
ensuring the buckle4clips correctly
into housing6(check it is locked by
pulling on buckle4). If the belt jams,
allow it to return slightly before
unwinding it again
Locking (continued)
If the belt is jammed completely:
- pull slowly but firmly, to unwind
just over an inch (approximately
3cm);
- allow the belt to rewind by itself;
- unwind the belt once more;
- if the problem persists, consult your
Renault Dealer.
Unlocking
Press button5on housing6. The belt
will rewind by itself.
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CHILD SAFETY(continued)
In all countries there are regulations
governing the use of restraints for
children and babies.
In Europe, children under 12 years
of age or a height of less than
1.50 m
(1)(4 ft 11 inches) must travel
in an approved seat that is suitable
for the height and weight of the
child.
The driver is responsible for
ensuring that this equipment is used
correctly.
Remember that a collision at 30
mph (50 km/h) is the same as
falling a distance of 10 metres.
Expressed in other terms,
transporting a child without a
restraint is the equivalent of
allowing him or her to play on a
third-floor balcony which does
not have any railings.
(1) Always comply with the laws of the
country in which you are travelling.
They may be different to the
guidelines in this handbook.
Under no circumstances
should babies or children
be allowed to travel
sitting on the knees of
another passenger in the vehicle.
If a head-on collision occurs at
30 mph (50 km/h) a child
weighing 30 kg (66 lbs) will be
transformed into a missile
equivalent to one tonne: you will
find it impossible to hold the
child, even if you yourself are
wearing a belt.
It is particularly dangerous to put
the belt round your child when
he or she is sitting on your knee.
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than one person at the same time.Child restraints for which type
approval was obtained after 1992
provide a level of security greater
than for restraints with type
approval before that date.
It is therefore advisable to select a
child restraint that complies with
European regulation ECE 44.
Restraints that comply with this
legislation must be marked with an
orange label bearing the letterE
followed by a number (which
stands for the country where it is
type approved) and the year the
type approval was granted.
The standard classifies the
restraints in five categories:
Category0:from0to10kg(0to22lbs)
Category 0+: from 0 to 13 kg (0 to 28 lbs)
Category 1: from 9 to 18 kg (20 to 40 lbs)
Category 2: from 15 to 25 kg (33 to
55 lbs)
Category 3: from 22 to 36 kg (48 to
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CHILD SAFETY(continued)
Category 2 (15 to 25 kg)
(33to55lbs)
The type of restraint most suitable
for the pelvis of a child aged
between 4 and 7 is one that can be
combined with a three-point seat
belt. This is a booster seat (figure 3)
with belt guides to ensure that the
belt will be worn flat over the thighs
of the child.A booster seat with a
height-adjustable seatback and a
belt guide is recommended as this
will allow the belt to be worn as
close to the base of the neck as
possible but not on it. A bucket-type
seat (figure 4) must be used for
vehicles where the rear centre seat
is equipped with a two-point belt.
Category 3
For children aged over 7, a booster
seat with belt guides is
recommended to ensure that the
belt will be worn flat over the child’s
thighs.
A booster seat with a
height-adjustable seatback and a
belt guide is recommended as this
will allow the belt to be worn as
close to the base of the neck as
possible but not on it.
If a booster seat without a seatback
is used (figure 3), the vehicle’s head
restraint will have to be adjusted to
suit the child’s stature; the upper
edge of the head restraint must be at
the same height as the top of the
child’s head and should never be
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DRIVER’S LAYOUT, LEFT HAND DRIVE(continued)
The equipment fitted, described below, depends on the version, option and country.
1Demister outlet for left hand
side window.
2Left hand side vent.
3Stalk for:
• direction indicators,
• external lighting,
• front fog lights,
• rear fog lights,
• horn.
4Control instruments.
5Driver’s air bag location.
6Radio remote control.
7• Stalk for windscreen and rear
screen wash / wipe.
• On-board computer
information readout control.
8Central vents.9Display:
• clock,
• clock and temperature,
• radio, clock and temperature,
or storage tray.
10Warning lights for:
• driver’s seat belt not fastened,
• door(s) opened.
11Storage tray or passenger air
bag location.
12Right hand side vent.
13Demister outlet for right hand
side window.
14Glove box.
15Storage tray.
16Radio location or storage tray.
17Heating and ventilation,
recycled air and rear screen
de-icing controls.
18Central locking switch or
blanking cover.19Cigar lighter.
20Hazard warning lights switch.
21Handbrake.
22Ashtray.
23Gear lever.
24Ignition switch.
25Horn.
26Control for adjusting steering
wheel height.
27Storage tray.
28Controls for:
• electrical adjustment of the
headlight beam height,
• dashboard lighting rheostat,
• heated seats,
or blanking covers.
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DRIVER’S LAYOUT, RIGHT HAND DRIVE(continued)
The equipment fitted, described below, depends on the version, option and country.
1Demister outlet for left hand
side window.
2Left hand side vent.
3Storage tray or passenger air
bag location.
4Central vents.
5Display:
• clock,
• clock and temperature,
• radio, clock and temperature,
or storage tray.
6Warning lights for:
• driver’s seat belt not fastened,
• door(s) open.
7Stalk for:
• direction indicators,
• external lighting,
• front fog lights,
• rear fog lights,
• horn.
8Control instruments.
9Driver’s air bag location.10Radio remote control.
11• Stalk for windscreen and rear
screen wash / wipe.
• On-board computer
information readout control.
12Right hand side vent.
13Demister outlet for right hand
side window.
14Controls for:
• electrical adjustment of the
headlight beam height,
• dashboard lighting rheostat,
• heated seats,
or storage tray.
15Storage tray.
16Ignition switch.
17Horn.
18Control for adjusting steering
wheel height.19Central locking switch or
blanking cover.
20Cigar lighter.
21Handbrake.
22Hazard warning lights switch.
23Ashtray.
24Gear lever.
25Heating and ventilation,
recycled air and rear screen
de-icing controls.
26Radio location or storage tray.
27Storage tray.
28Glove box.
29Bonnet release control.
30Fuse box.

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ELECTRIC HEADLIGHT BEAM ADJUSTMENT
ControlAadjusts the headlight
beam height according to the load.
Turn controlAdownwards to lower
the headlights and turn the control
upwards to raise the headlight
beams.Versions
All versions except utility
Utility versionAdjustment positions for controlA
Position 0:Basic setting, luggage
compartment empty and only the
driver on board or with one front
passenger.
Position 2:Vehicle with 5 persons on
board, luggage compartment empty.
Position 3:Vehicle luggage
compartment fully laden and
driver only.
Positions 1, 4:Intermediate
positions.
Position 0:Basic setting, vehicle
unladen
Position 3:Vehicle fully laden
Positions 1, 2, 4:Intermediate
positions