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FRONT SEATS(continued)
Access to the rear seats
(three-door versions)
Lift lever5and slide the seat
forwards.
To return the seat to its original
position (memorised position) on
the driver's side, slide the seat
backwards until it locks.
Heated seats
With the ignition switched
on, press the switch located on the
rail cover6. An indicator light will
light up on the instrument panel.
The system is not necessarily
activated if the indicator light is lit
up. The system has a thermostat and
only operates when the passenger
compartment temperature is less
than 12°C (with a tolerance of plus
or minus 4°C).
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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.
Driver's seat belt not
fastened warning light
If the driver's seat belt is
unfastened this lights up, and,
when the vehicle reaches a speed of
approximately 6 mph (10 km/h), it
will flash and a beep will sound
for approximately 90 seconds
before the light returns to being
permanently lit.
Unlocking
Press button5on housing6. The belt
will rewind by itself.
Hold the buckle to help the action.
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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS
These are:
OFront seat belt pretensioners.
OForce limiters.
ODriver's and passenger airbags.
These airbags are adaptable in
that they offer a small or large
volume depending on the
severity of the frontal impact.
These systems are provided to act
independently or together when the
vehicle is subjected to a frontal
impact.
Depending on the force of the
impact the system may engage:
- seat belt locking;
- the buckle pretensioner (which
triggers to take up the slack in the
seat belt);
- the lap belt pretensioner to keep
the occupant in their seat, the low
volume front airbag and the load
limiters;
- the large volume front airbag.
OSide airbagsare provided to
activate in the event of severe
side impacts.
Front seat belt pretensioners
With the ignition switched on, if
there is a severe frontal impact and
depending on the force of the
impact, the system may engage:
- the piston1which immediately
retracts the seat belt.
The pretensioners pull the seat
belt against the body, holding the
occupant more securely against the
seat, thus increasing the seat belt's
efficiency.• Have the entire restraint
system checked following
an accident.
• No operation whatsoever
is permitted on any part of the
system (pretensioners, airbags,
computers, wiring) and the
system components must not be
re-used on any other vehicle,
even if identical.
• To avoid premature triggering of
the system which may cause
injury, only qualified RENAULT
Network personnel may work on
the pretensioner and airbag
system.
• Testing of the electric trigger
system may only be carried out
by a specially trained technician
using special equipment.
• When the vehicle is scrapped,
contact your RENAULT Dealer
for disposal of the pretensioner
and airbag gas generators.
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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELT(continued)
All the warnings given below are
designed to ensure that the airbag
can inflate correctly and to prevent
serious injuries caused by items
which may be dislodged when the
airbag inflates.Warnings concerning the driver’s airbag
•Do not adjust either the steering wheel or the airbag cushion.
• Do not cover the airbag cushion.
• Do not attach any objects (badge, logo, clock, telephone holder, etc.) to the
airbag cushion.
• The steering wheel must not be removed (except by qualified personnel
from the RENAULT network).
• Do not sit too close to the steering wheel. If you sit with your arms slightly
bent (see the information on Adjusting your driving position in Section 1),
you will ensure that there is sufficient space for the airbag to inflate
properly and to be fully effective.
Warnings concerning the passenger airbag: location1
• Do not attach or glue any objects (badges, logo, clock, telephone holder,
etc.) onto the front passenger side of the dashboard.
• Nothing should be placed between the dashboard and the passenger (pet,
umbrella, walking stick, parcels, etc.).
• The passenger must not put his or her feet on the dashboard or seat as there
is a risk that serious injuries may be sustained. As a general rule, keep all
parts of the body (knees, hands, head, etc.) well away from the dashboard.
• You should reactivate the airbag as soon as you remove the child seat from
the front passenger seat to ensure the protection of the front passenger in
the event of an impact.
IT IS FORBIDDEN TO FIT A REAR-FACING CHILD SEAT ON THE FRONT
PASSENGER SEAT WHILE THE RESTRAINING METHODS ADDITIONAL
TO THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT ARE NOT DEACTIVATED.
(Refer to the information on Deactivation
of front passenger airbags in Section 1).
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REAR SEAT BELTS
Rear side seat belts1
The belts are locked, unlocked and
adjusted in the same way as for the
front seat belts.
The rear bench seat must
be correctly secured for
the seat belts to be
efficient.
Refer to the information on rear
bench seats in section 3.
Rear central belt
Unwind the belt slowly from
position2.
Fasten the black buckle4into the
black housing6.
Fasten the last sliding buckle2into
the red housing5.Special point concerning vehicles
with a two-part rear bench seat
If you have to fold down the part of
the rear bench seat behind the front
left-hand seat:
- lift the cushionBagainst the front
seat;
- insert the black buckle4into the
black housing6;
- lower the seatbackA(after
removing the head restraint).
Then fasten the last sliding buckle3
into the red housing5.
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CHILD SAFETY(continued)
Age of child
(weight of child)All versions (except utility version)
Front passenger seat
(2)Rear side
seatsRear centre
seat
Birth to approximately 9 months
(weight below 13 kg)I(4) U-I X
From 9 months to approximately
3 years (weight from 9 to 18 kg)I(4) U-I(3) X
From 3 years to approximately
12 years(1)(weight from 15 to 36 kg)XU(3)X
X : seat not suitable for fitting a child seat for this age range.
U : seat suitable for fitting a belt-fitted child seat classed as universal for this age range, check that it can be fitted.
I : seat equipped with anchoring points for mounting a seat for this age range using Isofix locks, only RENAULT seats are
approved.
(1) A child taller than 1.50 m or weighing more than 36 kg can be strapped in the same way as an adult, without a special
seat.
(2) Only a rear-facing child seat may be installed in this seat.
(3) Place the back of the child seat against the vehicle seatback, adjust the headrest height or remove it if necessary.
(4)DANGER RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY: CHECK THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG HAS
BEEN DEACTIVATED BEFORE INSTALLING A REAR-FACING CHILD SEAT IN THIS SEAT.
(Refer to the Deactivating the front passenger Airbag information in Section 1 of the basic manual).
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CHILD SAFETY(continued)
Age of child
(weight of child)Utility version
Front passenger seat
Birth to approximately 9 months
(weight below 13 kg)I(2)
From 9 months to approximately
3 years (weight from 9 to 18 kg)I(2)
From 3 years to approximately
12 years(1)(weight from 15 to 36 kg)X
X : seat not suitable for fitting a child seat for this age range.
I : seat equipped with anchoring points for mounting a seat for this age range using Isofix locks, only RENAULT seats are
approved.
(1) A child taller than 1.50 m or weighing more than 36 kg can be strapped in the same way as an adult, without a special
seat.
(2)DANGER RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY: CHECK THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG HAS
BEEN DEACTIVATED BEFORE INSTALLING A REAR-FACING CHILD SEAT IN THIS SEAT.
(Refer to the Deactivating the front passenger Airbag information in Section 1 of the basic manual).
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CHILD SAFETY(continued)
Deactivation of the front
passenger airbag
Yo umustdeactivate the front
left-hand airbag before fitting a
rear-facing child seat on the front
passenger seat.
To deactivate the airbag:switch off
the ignition, insert the ignition key
in the lock1, push and turn the lock
to theOFFposition and remove the
key while holding it in theOFF
position. The airbag is deactivated.With the ignition switched on,
check that the warning light2,
AIRBAG OFF, is lit up on the
dashboard.
This indicator light remains lit to
confirm that you can fit a child seat,
as the left-hand airbag has been
deactivated.
