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REAR HEAD RESTRAINTS
To adjust the height
Simply slide it up.
To remove it
Press tab1.
To refit the headrest
Insert the rods into the sleeves, with
the notches to the front, and lower
the headrest to the desired height.Storage position
When the headrest is fully lowered,
it is in the storage position;do not
use this position when someone is
sitting in the rear seats.
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 your head.

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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.
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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CHILD SAFETY(continued)
In all countries there are regulations
governing the use of restraint
systems for children and babies.
In Europe, children under 12 years
ofage,lessthan1.50mtalland
weighing less than 36 kg
(1)must be
restrained with an approved
restraint adapted to the child's
weight and height.
The driver is responsible for
ensuring that this equipment is
used correctly.
Child restraints for which type
approval was obtained after January
1992 offer a level of safety much
greater than for restraints with type
approval before that date.
We therefore advise you to select an
approved child restraint that
complies with European regulation
ECE 44.
Restraints that comply with this
legislationmustbemarkedwithan
orange label bearing the letterE
followed by a number (which
stands for the country where it is an
approved type) and the year in
which the type approval was
granted.
(1) Always comply with the laws of the
country in which you are travelling.
They may be different to the
guidelines in this handbook.
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.
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.
Never use the same belt for more
than one person at the same time.The tables on the following pages
inform you of the types of seat that
can be fitted in each of the vehicle
seat positions on the vehicle in
accordance with the European
directive.
Before installing a child seat in the
front seat(if fitting is permitted)
If the passenger seat is fitted with
one, carry out the following
adjustments:
- pull back the seat as far as
possible,
- straighten the seatback as much as
possible,
- raise the seat squab as far as
possible,
- pull the headrest up to its
maximum position,
- move the seat belt height control
to the low position.
Refer to the Child safety equipment
booklet available from the
RENAULT Network to choose the
seat suited to your child and
recommended for your vehicle.

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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)
Category 2 (15 to 25 kg) and
category 3 (22 to 36 kg)
To correctly secure the pelvis of a
child of up to 12 years old, smaller
than 1.50 m and weighing less than
36 kg, it is preferable to use child
seats that can be combined with
three-point seat belts. 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 are recommended as this
will allow the belt to be worn as
close to the base of the neck as
possible but not on it.
Place the head rest in the top
position to allow you to press the
seat back of the child seat firmly
against the vehicle seatback.
If a booster seat without a seatback
is used, the vehicle's headrest will
have to be adjusted to suit the
child's stature; the upper edge of the
headrest must be at the same height
as the top of the child's head and
should never be lower than in line
with the child's eyes.
The standard classifies the
restraints in five categories:Category 0 : from 0 to 10 kg (0 to 22 lbs)
Category0+:from0to13kg(0to28lbs)
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 80 lbs)
We recommend that you remove
the headrest and put it in the
luggage compartment, to facilitate
fitting certain types of child seat.

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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,
• exterior lights,
• front fog lights,
• rear fog lights,
• horn.
4Instruments.
5• Driver's airbag location.
• Horn
6Radio satellite controls.
7• Stalk for windscreen and rear
screen wash/wipe.
• Trip computer information
scrolling control.
8Centre air vents.9Display:
• Clock and temperature,
• Radio, clock and temperature
• Radio, clock, external
temperature and navigation
system
10Storage compartment.
11Passenger airbag location.
12Right-hand side air vent.
13Demister outlet for right-hand
side vent
14Glove box.
15Heated rear screen switch
16Hazard warning lights switch.
17Radio location or storage
compartment
18Air conditioning controls.19Ashtray and cigarette lighter
20Handbrake
21Gear lever
22Cup holder
23Electric door locking switch
24Ignition switch
25Cruise control/speed limiter
controls
26Steering wheel height adjuster
27Controls for:
• Electric headlight beam
adjustment
• Dimmer for control lighting
• Cruise control
• Electronic Stability Program
(ESP)
28Storage compartment
29Bonnet release
30Fuse box

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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
3Passenger airbag location.
4Storage compartment.
5Display:
• Clock and temperature,
• Radio, clock and temperature,
• Radio, clock, external
temperature and navigation
system
6Centre air vents.
7Stalk for:
• direction indicators,
• exterior lights,
• front fog lights,
• rear fog lights,
• horn.
8Instruments.
9• Driver's airbag location.
• Horn10Radio satellite controls
11• Stalk for windscreen and rear
screen wash/wipe
• On-board computer
information readout control
12Right-hand side vents
13Demister outlet for right-hand
side vent
14Controls for:
• Electric headlight beam
adjustment
• Instrument panel lighting
dimmer
• Cruise control and speed
limiter
• Electronic Stability Program
(ESP)
15Storage compartment
16Ignition switch
17Cruise control/speed limiter
controls
18Steering wheel height adjuster19Heated rear screen switch
20Hazard warning lights switch
21Cup holder
22Handbrake
23Gear lever
24Ashtray and cigarette lighter
25Heating and ventilation
controls
26Radiolocationorstorage
compartment
27Electric door locking switch
28Glove box
29Bonnet release
30Fuse box