
seat belts .............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
additional methods of restraint to the front seat belts ......................(up to the end of the DU)
seat belt pretensioners front seat belt .................................. (up to the end of the DU)
air bag ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Dispositifs complémentaires à la ceinture avant (X45 - H45 - Renault)
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Additional methods of restraint:
to the front seat belts
METhOds Of REsTRAINT IN AddITION TO ThE fRONT sEAT BELTs (1/4)
Depending on the vehicle, they are
composed of:
– seat belt inertia reel pretension -
ers 1;
– lap belt pretensioner 2;
– air bags for driver and front pas -
senger 3.
These systems are designed to act in-
dependently or together when the vehi-
cle is subjected to a frontal impact.
The following systems will be triggered
according to the level of impact force:
– seat belt locking;
– the seat belt inertia reel pretensioner
(which engages to correct seat belt
slack);
– the lap seat belt pretensioners to
hold the occupant in his seat;
– the front air bag.
pretensioners
The pretensioners flatten the belt
against the body, holding the occupant
against the seat, thus improving the ef-
ficiency of the belt.
In the event of a severe frontal impact
and if the ignition is switched on, the
system may engage the following de -
pending on the force of the impact:
– the seat belt inertia reel preten -
sioner 1 which instantly retracts the
seat belt;
– the lap belt pretensioner 2 which in-
stantly retracts the lap belt.
– Have the entire restraint
system checked following
an accident.
– No operation whatso -
ever is permitted on any part of
the system (pretensioners, air
bags, computers, wiring) and the
system components must not
be reused on any other vehicle,
even if identical.
– To avoid incorrect triggering of
the system which may cause
injury, only qualified personnel
from an approved dealer may
work on the pretensioner and air
bag system.
– The ignition module electrical
specifications may only be tested
by a specially trained technician
using special equipment.
– When the vehicle is scrapped,
contact an approved dealer for
disposal of the pretensioner and
air bag gas generators.
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Jaune NoirNoir texte
METhOds Of REsTRAINT IN AddITION TO ThE fRONT sEAT BELTs (2/4)
force limiter
Above a certain level of impact force,
this mechanism is used to limit the force
of the belt against the chest so that it is
at an acceptable level.
Air bags for driver and front
passenger
An “airbag” marking on the steer -
ing wheel and the dashboard (airbag
area A ) indicates that this device is
fitted.
Each air bag system consists of:
– an air bag and gas generator fitted
on the steering wheel for the driver
and in the dashboard for the front
passenger;
– an intelligent computer for both sys-
tems, which includes an impact
sensor and a monitor controlling the
electrical trigger system for the gas
generator;
– an air bag warning light
å on the
instrument panel;
– remote sensors for the device.
The air bag system oper -
ates using the principles of
pyrotechnics. This explains
why, when the air bag in -
flates, it will generate heat, produce
smoke (this does not mean that a
fire is about to start) and make a
noise upon detonation. In a situa -
tion where an air bag is required, it
will inflate immediately and this may
cause some minor, superficial graz-
ing to the skin or other problems.
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additional methods of restraintto the rear seat belts .......................(up to the end of the DU)
methods of restraint in addition to the seat belts
(up to the end of the DU)
air bag ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Dispositifs complémentaires aux ceintures arrière (X45 - H45 - Renault)
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to the rear seat belts
METhOds Of REsTRAINT IN AddITION TO ThE REAR sEAT BELTs
force limiter
Above a certain level of impact force,
this mechanism is used to limit the force
of the belt against the chest so that it is
at an acceptable level.
– Have the entire restraint system checked following an accident.
– No operation whatsoever is permitted on any part of the system (pre-
tensioners, air bags, computers, wiring) and the system components
must not be reused on any other vehicle, even if identical.
– To avoid incorrect triggering of the system which may cause injury, only quali -
fied personnel from an approved dealer may work on the pretensioner and air
bag system.
– The ignition module electrical specifications may only be tested by a specially
trained technician using special equipment.
– When the vehicle is scrapped, contact an approved dealer for disposal of the
pretensioner and air bag gas generators.

JauneNoirNoir texte
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Témoins lumineux (X45 - H45 - Renault)
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W ARNINg LIghTs (2/4)
ÚBattery charge warning light
If the light comes on accompa -
nied by the
® warning light, this in-
dicates that the electrical circuit is over-
charged or undercharged.
ÀOil pressure warning light
If it comes on when you are
driving accompanied by the
®
warning light and a beep, it is essential
to stop and switch off the ignition.
Check the oil level (refer to the informa-
tion on the “Engine oil level” in Section
4). If the level is normal, the light has
come on for another reason: contact an
authorised dealer.
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®sTOp light
This lights up when the ignition
is switched on and goes out as soon as
the engine is started. It comes on with
other warning lights and/or messages,
and is accompanied by a beep.
It requires you to stop immediately, for
your own safety, as soon as traffic con-
ditions allow. Switch off the engine and
do not restart it.
Contact an approved Dealer.
DElectronic parking brake
and brake circuit fault warn-
ing light
If it lights up while braking, accompa -
nied by the
® warning light, this in-
dicates a low level in one of the circuits
or a fault in the braking system.
Stop as soon as traffic conditions allow
and contact an authorised dealer.©Warning light
This lights up when the ignition
is switched on and goes out as soon as
the engine is started. It can light up in
conjunction with other indicator lights
and/or messages on the instrument
panel.
It means you should drive very care-
fully to an authorised dealer as soon
as possible. If you fail to follow this rec-
ommendation, you risk damaging your
vehicle. The presence and operation of the warning lights dEpENd ON ThE EQUIpMENT ANd cOUNTRY.

lighting:exterior ............................................ (up to the end of the DU)
instrument panel ................................... (up to the end of the DU)
lights: side lights ........................................ (up to the end of the DU)
lights: dipped beam headlights .................. (up to the end of the DU)
hazard warning lights signal ................. (up to the end of the DU)
signals and lights .................................. (up to the end of the DU)
lighting: instrument panel ............................. (up to the end of the DU)
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Eclairages et signalisations extérieures (X45 - H45 - Renault)
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Exterior lighting and signals
EXTERIOR LIghTINg ANd sIgNALs (1/3)
kdipped beam
headlights
Manual operation
Turn the ring 3 until the symbol is oppo -
site mark 2 . This indicator light on the
instrument panel comes on.
Automatic operation
(depending on vehicle)
Turn ring 3 until the AUTO symbol is op-
posite mark 2: with the engine running,
the dipped beam headlights switch on
or off automatically depending on the
brightness of the light outside, without
any action on stalk 1.
šside lightsTurn the ring 3 until the symbol
is opposite mark 2.
The instrument panel will light up. The
brightness can be adjusted by turning
the control knob 4. If the side lights are
not switched on, it is not possible to set
the brightness. This control can also
be used to adjust the brightness of the
audio equipment and air conditioning
display.
áMain beam headlightsWith the dipped beam head -
lights lit, push stalk 1 forwards. This
indicator light on the instrument panel
comes on.
To return to the dipped headlight posi-
tion, pull the stalk 1 towards you again.
If the headlights are off, you can pull
stalk 1 towards you to flash the head -
lights. The headlights go off as soon as
the stalk is released.
Before driving at night:
check the electrical equip -
ment is operating correctly
and adjust your headlights
(if your vehicle is not carrying its
normal load). As a general precau -
tion, check that the lights are not
obscured (by dirt, mud, snow or ob-
jects being transported).
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D marrage du moteur (X45 - H45 - obsol te - Renault)
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STARTING THE ENGINE (2/2)
Accessories function(Switching on the ignition)
To switch on certain functions with the
engine off (radio, navigation system,
etc.), press button 1 without depressing
the pedals.
Note: these can be switched off by
pressing button 1 twice.
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Operating faults
In certain cases, the hands-free
RENAULT card may not work:
– when the RENAULT card battery is
drained, flat battery, etc.
– near to appliances operating on the
same frequency as the card (moni -
tor, mobile phone, video game, etc.);
– if the vehicle is located in a zone of
high electromagnetic radiation.
The message “ Please insert card ” ap-
pears on the instrument panel A.
Insert the RENAULT card fully into card
reader 2.
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Driver’s responsibility
Never leave your vehicle
with the RENAULT card
inside and never leave a
child (or a pet) unsupervised, even
for a short while.
There is a risk that they could start
the engine or operate electrical
equipment (electric windows etc.)
and trap part of their body (neck,
arms, hands, etc.).
Risk of serious injury.
Never switch off the ignition before
the vehicle has come to a complete
stop. Switching off the engine dis -
ables the assistance equipment:
brakes, steering, etc., and passive
safety equipment such as airbags
and pretensioners.

stopping the engine .............................. (up to the end of the DU)
driving ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Arr t du moteur (X45 - H45 - Renault)
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Stopping the engine
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Special note
If the card is no longer in the reader
when you try to switch the engine
off, the message “ No keycard Press
and hold ” appears on the instrument
panel A : press button 1 for over two
seconds.
Hands-free RENAULT card:
With the card in the vehicle, press
button 1: the engine will stop. The steer-
ing column is locked when the driver’s
door is opened or the vehicle is locked.
If the card is no longer in the passenger
compartment when you try to switch the
engine off, the message “ No keycard
Press and hold ” appears on the instru-
ment panel: press button 1 for over two
seconds.
With the engine switched off, any ac -
cessories being used (radio, etc.) will
continue to function for approximately
10 minutes.
When the driver’s door is opened, the
accessories stop working.
Conditions for stopping the
engine
The vehicle must be stationary, with the
lever positioned in N or P for vehicles
with an automatic transmission.
Remote control RENAULT
card
With the card in reader 2, press
button 1: the engine will stop. Removing
the card from the reader locks the steer-
ing column.
Never leave your vehicle
with the RENAULT card
inside and never leave a
child (or a pet) unsuper -
vised, even for a short while.
There is a risk that they could start
the engine or operate electrical
equipment (electric windows etc.)
and trap part of their body (neck,
arms, hands, etc.).
Risk of serious injury.
Never switch off the ignition before
the vehicle has come to a complete
stop. Switching off the engine dis -
ables the assistance equipment:
brakes, steering, etc., and passive
safety equipment such as airbags
and pretensioners.
When leaving your vehi -
cle, in particular with the
RENAULT card, check that
the engine has completely
stopped.
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Conseils : antipollution, conomies de carburant, conduite (X45 - H45 - Renault)
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ADvICE: antipollution, fuel economy and driving (3/3)
Advice on use
– Electricity is fuel; switch off all the
electrical components which are
not really needed. However (safety
first), keep your lights on when the
visibility is bad (“see and be seen”).
– Use the air vents. Driving with the
windows open at 60 mph (100 km/h)
will increase fuel consumption by
4%.
– Avoid using the car for door-to-door
calls (short journeys with long waits
in between) because the engine
never reaches its normal operating
temperature.
Tyres
– An underinflated tyre increases fuel
consumption.
– The use of non-recommended tyres
can increase fuel consumption.
–
In vehicles fitted with air condi -
tioning, it is normal to observe an
increase in fuel consumption (es -
pecially in urban conditions) when
it is used. For vehicles fitted with
manual air conditioning, switch off
the system when it is not required.
Advice for reducing consumption
and therefore helping to preserve
the environment:
If the vehicle has been parked in the
sun, open the doors for a few mo -
ments to let the hot air escape before
starting the engine.
– Never fill the fuel tank right to the
brim to avoid overflow.
– Do not leave an empty roof rack
fitted to the vehicle.
– It is better to fit a trailer for bulky ob-
jects.
– When towing a caravan, fit a wind
deflector and adjust it carefully.