2012 RENAULT ESPACE seats

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Sièges arrière : appuis-tête (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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Rear seats
REAR SEATS: headrests
To refit the headrest
Insert the rods into the sleeves, with the
notches at bottom to the front, and lower
the headrest to the desired height.
Rear headrest storage
position
Press tab 1 on the headrest guide and
lower the headrest completely.
The fully lowered headrest position
is a storage position: it should not be
in this position when a passenger is
seated.
To adjust the height
Slide the headrest slowly while pulling it
towards the front of the vehicle.
The headrest does not lower fully.
To remove the headrest
Press tab 1 on the headrest guide
and lift the headrest. If the headrest is
trapped against the roof of the vehicle,
tilt the seatback.The headrest is a safety
component, check that it
is fitted and in the correct
position. The distance be -
tween your head and the headrest
should be as small as possible. The
top of your head should be in line
with the top of the headrest.
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Appuis-tête convertible enfant (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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CHILD’S CONVERTIBLE HEADREST
Depending on the vehicle, the child
headrests are fitted to the rear side
seats (for a normal chassis) or the side
seats in the second row of rear seats
(for a long chassis). To adjust the height
Pull the headrest towards you and si
-
multaneously slide it to the recom -
mended height (see Figure A).
The headrest is a safety
component, check that it is
fitted and in the correct po-
sition.
The headrest is approved
only for the vehicle on which
it is originally fitted.
It must not be fitted to an-
other vehicle under any circum -
stances.
To remove the headrest
Press tabs 1 and raise the headrest to
remove it.
To refit the headrest
Insert the headrest rods into the holes,
with the notches to the front, and lower
the headrest to the desired height.
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REAR SEATS: armrests
Rear armrests
On equipped vehicles, these can be
fitted to the rear seats on a maximum of
two seats per row.
To identify the correct side for fitting the
armrests, refer to the letter inscribed on
the armrest rotation shaft:
– L for the left-hand side;
– R for the right-hand side. Removing armrests
–
position the armrest vertically;
– push down on the armrest at the ro-
tation axis and at the same time tilt it
back as far as possible;
– release the pressure to free the arm-
rest from its mounting and remove
the armrest;
– reposition blanking cover 1.Refitting
–
Remove blanking cover 1 ;
– position the armrest vertically (in
alignment with the seatback);
– press down on the armrest and at
the same time fold it down.
Armrests must not be fitted to the
centre rear seat in the first row when
rear seats are fitted in the second
row.
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Sièges arrière : réglages (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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REAR SEATS: adjustment
To move the seat forwards or
back
Lift control 2 , handle 3 or pull on re -
lease 6.
Release the control to the chosen posi-
tion and the seat will lock into the near-
est position. Make sure the seat is cor-
rectly locked in position.
To adjust the angle of the
seatback
– Pull handle 4 and adjust the angle of
the seatback.
or
– Pull release 5 and adjust the angle of
the seatback.
Table function
An occasional table position can be
created by folding the seatback all the
way down onto the seat cushion.
It is advisable to carry out any ad -
justments when the vehicle is sta -
tionary.
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When moving the rear
seats, ensure that nothing
obstructs the anchorage
points (passenger’s arm or
leg, a pet, gravel, cloth, toys, etc.).

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REAR SEATS: FUNCTIONS (1/4)
The rear seats are separate seats.
Each seat is anchored onto two rails.
There can be up to three seats on the
first rear row and up to two seats on the
second rear row.
They can be positioned forward-facing,
which is the required position for driving
the vehicle, or in the rear-facing posi -
tion.
Some examples of seat positions are
shown and details given next.
First example: the five rear seats are
fitted.
If the vehicle is fitted with armrests, it
is necessary to take them out before
removing the three seats in the first
back row (refer to the information on
“Rear Seats: Armrests” on the preced-
ing pages). Second example:
two seats fitted in
the rear.
When moving the rear
seats, ensure that nothing
obstructs the anchorage
points (passenger’s arm or
leg, a pet, gravel, cloth, toys, etc.).

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REAR SEATS: FUNCTIONS (2/4)
Third example: all the seats are taken
out.
Fourth example: the seats are in stor-
age position.
Move front seat 1 forward. Install
seat 2, with the seatback folded down,
onto rails A, and move it as far forward
as possible. Next install seat
3 on rails B , with the
seatback folded down, move it as far
forward as possible, then install seat 4,
in the rear-facing position with the
seatback folded down, onto rails B and
position it as far back in the vehicle as
possible, move seats 3 then 2 back, fol-
lowed by front seat 1. Special information for seats posi
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tioned in the rear-facing position
Seats must only be used
in the rear-facing position
when the vehicle is station-
ary.
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A
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Check that there are no objects stored
behind trim C.
Note: Release 6 can be released as
soon as the seat has been completely
removed from the rails.
REAR SEATS: FUNCTIONS (3/4)
To remove a seat
Lower the headrest.
Move the seat back by lifting one of con-
trols 2 or 3 or by pulling on release 6.
Fold the seat into the table position
by lifting handle 4 or by pulling on re -
lease 5.
Pull release 6 fully, and move the seat
forwards, pulling it off the rails.
Use bar 7 to remove the seat from ve-
hicle.
– Do not attempt to pull a seat back
if it is not in the table position.
– When the seat is removed from
the rails, the seatback is locked
in the table position.
Do not attempt to open the seat-
back as this may damage the
seat.
– If seats are removed from the
vehicle and stored elsewhere,
make sure that they are kept in a
clean place, so as to avoid con -
tact with foreign bodies.
– The seats are not designed to be
used other than in the vehicle.
The seats are fitted with certain
mechanisms and their function
may be compromised if they are
misused or dropped.
If a seat is dropped, contact an
approved dealer.
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C
When moving the rear
seats, ensure that nothing
obstructs the anchorage
points (passenger’s arm or
leg, a pet, gravel, cloth, toys, etc.).

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REAR SEATS: FUNCTIONS (4/4)
To fit a seat
The seats can be adjusted to your pre-
ferred position on the rails.
Place the seat on the rails.
The seat automatically locks itself onto
the nearest notch when placed on the
rails.
Check that the seat is locked correctly
by moving it from left to right and then
forwards and backwards.
Note: if the seat does not lock back
onto the rails correctly, pull on release 6
again to reload the system. Accessing rear seats:
Lift control
2 , handle 3 or pull on re -
lease 6 to move the seat forward and
free up access to the rear seats.
Leaving the vehicle from the rear
seats
Pull on release 6 and push the seat to-
wards the front. The seat will go for -
ward, creating access to the door.
You can also increase the amount of
space by pulling down the seatback
using release 5.
For safety reasons, after a
seat has been fitted, check
that it is correctly locked
into place by moving it from
left to right and forwards and back-
wards. If there is still a problem,
contact an approved dealer.
For safety reasons, carry
out these operations when
the vehicle is stationary.
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6C
When moving the rear
seats, ensure that nothing
obstructs the anchorage
points (passenger’s arm or
leg, a pet, gravel, cloth, toys, etc.).