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PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLEMENTAL RE-
STRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Thi\f Suppl\bm\bntal R\b\ftraint Sy\ft\bm (SRS) \f\bction
contain\f important information conc\brning th\b driv\br’\f
and pa\f\f\bng\br’\f \fuppl\bm\bntal front-impact air bag\f.
Suppl\bm\bntal front-impact air bag \fy\ft\bm (if
\bquipp\bd)
Thi\f \fy\ft\bm can h\blp cu\fhion th\b impact forc\b to th\b
h\bad and ch\b\ft ar\ba of th\b driv\br and/or front
pa\f\f\bng\br in c\brtain frontal colli\fion\f. Th\b \fuppl\b-
m\bntal front-impact air bag i\f d\b\fign\bd to inflat\b on th\b
front wh\br\b th\b v\bhicl\b i\f impact\bd.
Suppl\bm\bntal \fid\b-impact air bag \fy\ft\bm (if
\bquipp\bd)
Thi\f \fy\ft\bm can h\blp cu\fhion th\b impact forc\b to th\b
ch\b\ft and p\blvi\f ar\ba\f of th\b driv\br and front
pa\f\f\bng\br in c\brtain \fid\b-impact colli\fion\f. Th\b
\fuppl\bm\bntal \fid\b-impact air bag i\f d\b\fign\bd to inflat\b
on th\b \fid\b wh\br\b th\b v\bhicl\b i\f impact\bd.
Suppl\bm\bntal curtain \fid\b-impact air bag
\fy\ft\bm (if \bquipp\bd)
Thi\f \fy\ft\bm can h\blp cu\fhion th\b impact forc\b to th\b
h\bad of th\b driv\br and pa\f\f\bng\br\f in front and r\bar
outboard \f\bating po\fition\f in c\brtain \fid\b-impact
colli\fion\f. Th\b \fuppl\bm\bntal curtain \fid\b-impact air
bag i\f d\b\fign\bd to inflat\b on th\b \fid\b wh\br\b th\b v\bhicl\b
i\f impact\bd.
Th\b SRS i\f d\b\fign\bd tosupplementth\b accid\bnt
prot\bction provid\bd by th\b driv\br’\f \f\bat b\blt and is not
d\b\fign\bd to substitutefor it. Th\b SRS can h\blp \fav\b
liv\b\f and r\bduc\b \f\briou\f injuri\b\f. How\bv\br, inflating air
bag\f may cau\f\b abra\fion\f or oth\br injuri\b\f. Air bag\f
do not provid\b prot\bction to th\b low\br body. S\bat b\blt\f
\fhould alway\f b\b corr\bctly worn and th\b occupant\f \fhould alway\f b\b \f\bat\bd a \fuitabl\b di\ftanc\b away from
th\b \ft\b\bring wh\b\bl. (S\b\b “S\bat b\blt\f” (P.1-7) .) Th\b air
bag\f inflat\b quickly in ord\br to h\blp prot\bct th\b
occupant\f. Th\b forc\b of th\b air bag\f inflating can
incr\ba\f\b th\b ri\fk of injury if th\b occupant\f ar\b too clo\f\b
to, or ar\b again\ft, th\b air bag modul\b\f during inflation.
Th\b air bag\f will d\bflat\b quickly aft\br d\bploym\bnt.
The SRS operates only when the ignition switch
is in the
“ON”or“START” position.
When the ignition switch is in the “ON”position,
the SRS air bag warning light illuminates for
about 7 seconds and then turns off. This
indicates that the SRS is operational. (See
“SRS air bag warning light” (P.1-28) .)
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS)
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WARNING:
.The supplemental front-impact air bags
ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a
side impact, rear impact, rollover, or lower
severity frontal collision. Always wear the
seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity
of injury in accidents.
. The seat belts and the supplemental front-
impact air bags are most effective when you
are sitting well back and upright in the seat.
The front-impact air bags inflate with great
force. If you are unrestrained, leaning for- ward, sitting sideways, or out of position in
any way, you are at greater risk of injury or
death in an accident. You may also receive
serious or fatal injuries from the supple-
mental front-impact air bag if you are up
against it when it inflates. Always sit back
against the seatback and as far away as
practical from the steering wheel. Always
use the seat belts.
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WARNING:
.Never let children ride unrestrained or
extend their hands or face out of the
window. Do not attempt to hold them in
your lap or arms. Some examples of danger-
ous riding positions are shown in the
illustrations.
. Children may be severely injured or killed
when the air bags inflate if they are not
properly restrained.
. Never install a rear-facing child restraint
system in the front seat. An inflating supple-
mental front-impact air bag could seriously
injure or kill your child. (See “Child re-
straints” (P.1-13) .)
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WARNING:
.The supplemental side-impact air bags and
supplemental curtain side-impact air bags
ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a
front impact, rear impact, rollover, or lower
severity side collision. Always wear the seat
belts to help reduce the risk or severity of
injury in accidents.
. The seat belts and the supplemental side-
impact air bags and supplemental curtain
side-impact air bags are most effective when
you are sitting well back and upright in the
seat. The supplemental side-impact air bags
and supplemental curtain side-impact air
bags inflate with great force. If you and your
passengers are unrestrained, leaning for-
ward, sitting sideways, or out of position in
any way, you and your passengers are at
greater risk of injury or death in an accident.
. Do not allow anyone to place their hands,
legs, or face near the supplemental side-
impact air bags and supplemental curtain
side-impact air bags on the sides of the
seatback of the front seats or near the side
roof rails. Do not allow anyone sitting in the
front seats or rear outboard seats to extend
their hands out of the windows or lean
against the doors. Some examples of dan-
gerous riding positions are shown in the
illustrations.
. When sitting in the rear seats, do not hold
onto the seatback of the front seats. If the
supplemental side-impact air bags and sup-
plemental curtain side-impact air bags in-
flate, you may be seriously injured. Be
especially careful with children, who should always be properly restrained.
. Do not use seat covers on the front seat-
backs. They may interfere with the supple-
mental side-impact air bag inflations.
Pre-tensioner seat belt system (if e\fuipped\b
The pre-tensioner seat belt system may activate with
the supplemental air bag system in certain types of
collisions.
Working with the seat belt retractor and anchor, it
helps tighten the seat belt the instant the vehicle
becomes involved in certain types of collisions, helping
to restrain front seat occupants. (See “Pre-tensioner
seat belt system” (P.1-31\b .\b
Air bag warning label (if e\fuipped\b
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SRS air bag:
The warning label
*1is located on the surface of the
passenger’s sun visor. SRS front-impact passenger air bag:
The warning label
*2(if e\fuipped\b is located on the
side of the passenger’s side instrument panel.
This label warns you not to fit a rear-facing child
restraint system on the front passenger seat as such a
restraint system used in this position could cause
serious injury to the infant in case of air bag
deployment during a collision.
In vehicles e\fuipped with a front-impact passenger air
bag system, use a rear-facing child restraint system
only on the rear seats. “Extreme Hazard! Do not use a
rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by
an airbag in front of it!"
When installing a child restraint system in your vehicle,
always follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s
instructions for installation.
For additional information, see “Child restraints” (P.1-
13\b .
SRS air bag warning light
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The SRS air bag warning light, displayingin the
instrument panel, monitors the circuits for the air bag
systems, pre-tensioner seat belt systems and all
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related wiring.
When the ignition switch is in the “ON\f or “STA\bT\f
position, the S\bS air bag warning light illuminates for
about 7 seconds and then turns off. This indicates that
the S\bS air bag systems are operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the air bag
and/or pre-tensioner seat belt systems need servicing:
.The S\bS air bag warning light remains on after
approximately 7 seconds.
. The S\bS air bag warning light flashes intermit-
tently.
. The S\bS air bag warning light does not illuminate
at all.
Under these conditions, the air bag and/or pre-
tensioner seat belt systems may not operate properly.
They must be checked and repaired. Contact a
\bENAULT dealer immediately.SUPPLEMENTAL AI\b BAG SYSTEMS
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1. Crash zone sensor
2. Supplemental front-impact air bag modules*
3. Supplemental side-impact air bag modules*
4. Supplemental curtain side-impact air bag mod- ules*
5. Supplemental curtain side-impact air bag in- flators*
6. Satellite sensors* 7. Pre-tensioner seat belt retractors*
8. Supplemental air bag diagnosis sensor unit
*: if equipped
WARNING:
. Do not place any objects on the steering
wheel pad. Do not place any objects be-
tween the driver and steering wheel pad.
Such objects may become dangerous pro-
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2. Open the glove box and insert the \fey into thefront passenger air bag swit\bh. For Intelligent Key
equipped models, see “Keys” (P.3-2) for me\bhan-
i\bal \fey usage.
3. Push and turn the \fey to the “OFF” position.
4. Pla\be the ignition swit\bh in the “ON” position. The front passenger air bag status light will illuminate
and remain on.
To turn on the front passenger air bag:
1. Pla\be the ignition swit\bh in the “OFF” position.
2. Open the glove box and insert the \fey into the front passenger air bag swit\bh.
3. Push and turn the \fey to the “ON” position.
4. Pla\be the ignition swit\bh in the “ON” position. The front passenger air bag status light will illuminate
then turn off.
Supplemental side-impa\bt air bag system (if
equipped)
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The supplemental side-impa\bt air bag is lo\bated at the
outside of the front seats’ seatba\b\fs.
The supplemental side-impa\bt air bag system is
designed to inflate in higher severity side \bollisions, although it may inflate if the for\bes in another type of
\bollision are similar to those of a higher severity side
impa\bt. It may not inflate in \bertain side \bollisions.
Vehi\ble damage (or la\b\f of it) is not always an
indi\bation of proper supplemental side-impa\bt air bag
system operation.
Supplemental \burtain side-impa\bt air bag
system (if equipped)
The supplemental \burtain side-impa\bt air bag is
lo\bated at the roof rails.
The supplemental \burtain side-impa\bt air bag system is
designed to inflate in higher severity side \bollisions,
although it may inflate if the for\bes in another type of
\bollision are similar to those of a higher severity side
impa\bt. It may not inflate in \bertain side \bollisions.
Vehi\ble damage (or la\b\f of it) is not always an
indi\bation of proper supplemental \burtain side-impa\bt
air bag system operation.
PRE-TENSIONER SEAT BELT SYSTEM (if
equipped)
WARNING:
.
The pre-tensioner seat belt cannot be re-
used after activation. It must be replaced
together with the retractor and buckle as a
unit.
. If the vehicle becomes involved in a collision
but the pre-tensioner is not activated, be
sure to have the pre-tensioner system
checked and, if necessary, replaced by a
RENAULT dealer.
. No unauthorized changes should be made
to any components or wiring of the pre-
tensioner seat belt system. This is to prevent
accidental activation of the pre-tensioner seat belt or damage to the pre-tensioner
seat belt system.
. Work around or on the pre-tensioner seat
belt system should be done by a RENAULT
dealer. The SRS wiring should not be
modified or disconnected. Unauthorized
electrical test equipment and probing de-
vices should not be used on the pre-
tensioner seat belt system.
. If you need to dispose of the pre-tensioner
seat belt system, or scrap the vehicle,
contact a RENAULT dealer. Correct pre-
tensioner disposal procedures are set forth
in the appropriate RENAULT Service Manual.
Incorrect disposal procedures could cause
personal injury.
The pre-tensioner seat belt system may a\btivate with
the supplemental air bag system in \bertain types of
\bollisions.
Wor\fing with the seat belt retra\btor, it helps tighten the
seat belt when the vehi\ble be\bomes involved in \bertain
types of \bollisions, helping to restrain front seat
o\b\bupants.
The pre-tensioner is en\based with the front seat belt’s
retra\btor and an\bhor. These seat belts are used the
same as \bonventional seat belts.
When the pre-tensioner seat belt a\btivates, a fairly loud
noise may be heard, followed by the release of smo\fe.
This smo\fe is not harmful and does not indi\bate a fire.
Care should be ta\fen not to inhale it, as it may \bause
irritation and \bho\fing. Those with a history of a
breathing \bondition should get fresh air promptly.
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REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT PROCE-
DURE
WARNING:
.Once the air bags have been inflated, the air
bag modules will not function and must be
replaced. The air bag modules must be
replaced by a RENAULT dealer. The inflated
air bag modules cannot be repaired.
. The air bag systems should be inspected by
a RENAULT dealer if there is any damage to
the front end or side portion of the vehicle.
. If you need to dispose of the SRS or scrap
the vehicle, contact a RENAULT dealer.
Correct disposal procedures are set forth in
the appropriate RENAULT Service Manual.
Incorrect disposal procedures could cause
personal injury.
The \fir b\f\bs \fre desi\bned to \fctiv\fte on \f one-time-
only b\fsis. As \f reminder, unless the SRS \fir b\f\b
w\frnin\b li\bht is d\fm\f\bed, the SRS \fir b\f\b w\frnin\b
li\bht rem\fins illumin\fted \ffter infl\ftion h\fs occurred.
The rep\fir \fnd repl\fcement of the SRS should be
done only by \f RENAULT de\fler.
When m\finten\fnce work is required on the vehicle,
inform\ftion \fbout the \fir b\f\bs \fnd rel\fted p\frts should
be pointed out to the person performin\b the m\fin-
ten\fnce. The i\bnition switch should \flw\fys be in the
“LOCK” position when workin\b under the hood or
inside the vehicle.
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Odometer/Twin trip odometer (for Type C)
J\fI0002\bType CThe odometer/twin trip odometer is displayed when
the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
The odometer
*1displays the total distance the
vehicle has been driven. When the odometer displays,
the display of TRIP A and B disappears.
The twin trip odometer
*2displays the distance of
individual trips.
Changing twin trip odometer display:
Push the reset switch
*3to change the display as
follows:
ODO ?TRIP A ?TRIP B ?ODO
Resetting twin trip odometer:
Push the reset switch
*3for more than 1 second to
reset the trip odometer to zero.
For trip computer information, see “Trip computer (for
Type C)” (P.2-25) .
TRIP COMPUTER (for Type A and B)
SIC4441Type A and BThe switch for the trip computer is located on the
meter panel.
When the ignition switch is placed in the “ON”
position, modes of the trip computer can be selected
by pushing the trip computer mode switch
*A.
Each time the trip computer mode switch
*Ais
pushed, the display will change as follows:
ODO ?(TRIP A ?TRIP B) ?Current fuel
consumption ?Average fuel consumption ?Dis-
tance to empty (dte)
Current fuel consumption (l/100 km, km/l or
mpg)
The current fuel consumption mode shows the current
fuel consumption.
Average fuel consumption (l/100 km, km/l or
mpg)
The average fuel consumption mode shows the
average fuel consumption since the last reset. Reset-
ting is done by pushing the trip computer mode switch
*Afor longer than 1 second.
The display is updated every 30 seconds. At about the
first 500 m after a reset, the display shows “----”.
Distance to empty (dte — km or mls)
The distance to empty (dte) mode provides you with an
estimation of the distance that can be driven before
refueling. The dte is constantly being calculated, based
on the amount of fuel in the fuel tank and the actual fuel
consumption.
The display is updated every 30 seconds.
The dte mode includes a low range warning feature:
when the fuel level is low, the dte mode is automatically
selected and the digits blink in order to draw the
driver’s attention. Push the trip computer mode switch
*Ato return to the mode that was selected before the
warning occurred.
When the fuel level drops even lower, the dte display
will change to “----”.
. If the amount of fuel added is small, the
display just before the ignition switch is
turned off may continue to be displayed.
. When driving uphill or rounding curves, the
fuel in the tank shifts, which may momenta-
rily change the display.
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