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IMPORT\fNT S\fFETY INFORM\fTION
Reminder\b for \bafety!
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\bafe and complete trip for you and your pa\b\benger\b!
.NEVER drive under the influence of alcohol
or drugs.
. ALWAYS observe posted speed limits and
never drive too fast for conditions.
. ALWAYS use your seat belts and appropriate
child restraint systems. Preteen children
should be seated in the rear seat.
. ALWAYS provide information about the
proper use of vehicle safety features to all
occupants of the vehicle.
. ALWAYS review this Driver’s Handbook for
important safety information.
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0-2Illustrated table of contents
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1. Child restrai\ft a\fchor poi\ft \bfor top tether strapchild restrai\ft)* \bPage 1-18)
2. Rear seat belts \bP.1-7)
3. Suppleme\ftal curtai\f side-impact air bags* \bP.1-25)
4. Head restrai\fts \bP.1-5)
5. Fro\ft seat belts \bP.1-7)
6. Suppleme\ftal side-impact air bags* \bP.1-25)
7. Suppleme\ftal fro\ft-impact air bags* \bP.1-25) 8. Rear ce\fter seat belts \bfor three-poi\ft type seat
belts)* \bP.1-7)
9. ISOFIX child restrai\ft system* \bP.1-17)
10. Rear seats \bP.1-4) — Child restrai\fts \bP.1-13)
11. Pre-te\fsio\fer seat belt system* \bP.1-31)
12. Fro\ft seats \bP.1-2)
*: if equipped
SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS)
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1 Safety — seats, seat belts and supplementalrestraint system
Seats ..................\(..................\(..................\(.......................\(..................\(............ 1-2
Front seats ..................\(..................\(..................\(.......................\(............. 1-2
Rear seats ..................\(..................\(..................\(............................\(......... 1-4
Head restraints (i\f equipped\b ..................\(..................\(.....................\( 1-5
Armrest (i\f equipped\b ..................\(..................\(..........................\(......... 1-6
Seat belts ..................\(..................\(..................\(..................\(..................\(........ 1-7 Precautions on seat belt usage ..................\(..................\(................ 1-7
Child sa\fety ..................\(..................\(..................\(..................\(................. 1-8
Pregnant women ..................\(..................\(..........................\(................. 1-9
Injured persons ..................\(..................\(..................\(............................\( 1-9
Center mark on seat belts ..................\(..................\(..........................\( 1-9
Three-point type seat belts ..................\(..................\(..................\(...... 1-9
Two-point type seat belts (i\f equipped\b ..................\(................. 1-12
Seat belt maintenance ..................\(..................\(..................\(............ 1-13 Child restraints ..................\(..................\(..........................\(..................\(..... 1-13
Precautions on child restraint usage ..................\(..................\(.. 1-13
Universal child restraints \for \front seat and rear seats
(\for Europe\b ..................\(..................\(..................\(.......................\(...... 1-14
ISOFIX child restraint system (i\f equipped\b ..................\(....... 1-17
Child restraint anchorage (i\f equipped\b ..................\(.............. 1-18
Child restraint installation using ISOFIX ..................\(.............. 1-19
Child restraint installation using seat belt ..................\(........... 1-21
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS\b ..................\(..................\(...... 1-25 Precautions on Supplemental Restraint System (SRS\b .... 1-25
Supplemental air bag systems ..................\(..................\(............. 1-29
Pre-tensioner seat belt system (i\f equipped\b ..................\(..... 1-31
Repair and replacement procedure ..................\(..................\(.... 1-32
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1-8Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
WARNING:
.Seatbelts are designed to bear upon the
bony structure of the body, and should be
worn low across the front of the pelvis or the
pelvis, chest and shoulders, as applicable;
wearing the lap section of the belt across
the abdominal area must be avoided. Ser-
ious injury may occur if a seat belt is not
worn properly.
. Position the lap belt as low and snug as
possible around the hips, not the waist. A
lap belt worn too high could increase the
risk of internal injuries in an accident.
. Do not allow more than one person to use
the same seat belt. Each belt assembly must
only be used by one occupant; it is danger-
ous to put a belt around a child being carried
on the occupant’s lap.
. Never carry more people in the vehicle than
there are seat belts.
. Never wear seat belts inside out. Belts
should not be worn with straps twisted.
Doing so may reduce their effectiveness.
. Seatbelts should be adjusted as firmly as
possible, consistent with comfort, to provide
the protection for which they have been
designed. A slack belt will greatly reduce the
protection afforded to the wearer.
. Every person who drives or rides in this
vehicle should use a seat belt at all times.
Children should be properly restrained in the
rear seat and, if appropriate, in a child
restraint system. .
Do not run the belt behind your back or
under your arm. Always route the shoulder
belt over your shoulder and across your
chest. The belt should be away from your
face and neck, but not falling off your
shoulder. Serious injury may occur if a seat
belt is not worn properly.
. No modifications or additions should be
made by the user which will either prevent
the seat belt adjusting devices from operat-
ing to remove slack, or prevent the seat belt
assembly from being adjusted to remove
slack.
. Care should be taken to avoid contamina-
tion of the webbing with polishes, oils and
chemicals, and particularly battery acid.
Cleaning may safely be carried out using
mild soap and water. The belt should be
replaced if webbing becomes frayed, con-
taminated or damaged.
. It is essential to replace the entire assembly
after it has been worn in a severe impact
even if damage to the assembly is not
obvious.
. All seat belt assemblies including retractors
and attaching hardware should be inspected
after any collision by a RENAULT dealer. It is
essential to replace the entire assembly
after it has been worn in a severe impact
even if damage to the assembly is not
obvious. RENAULT recommends that all seat
belt assemblies in use during a collision be
replaced unless the collision was minor and
the belts show no damage and continue to
operate properly. .
Seat belt assemblies not in use during a
collision should also be inspected and, when
necessary, replaced if either damage or
improper operation is noted.
CHILD SAFETY
WARNING:
.Infants and children need special protection.
The vehicle’s seat belts may not fit them
properly. The shoulder belt may come too
close to the face or neck. The lap belt may
not fit over their small hipbones. In an
accident, an improperly fitted seat belt could
cause serious or fatal injury.
. Always use an appropriate child restraint
system.
Child\fen need ad\blts to help p\fotect them. They need
to be p\fope\fly \fest\fained. The p\fope\f \fest\faint depends
on the child’s size.
Infants and small child\fen
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RENAULT \fecommends that infants and small child\fen
be seated in a child \fest\faint system. Yo\b sho\bld
choose a child \fest\faint system that fits yo\b\f vehicle
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and the child, and always follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for installation and use\f
Large children
WARNING:
.Never allow children to stand or kneel on
any seats.
. Never allow children in the luggage area
while the vehicle is moving. A child could be
seriously injured in an accident or sudden
stop.
Children who are too large for a child restraint system
should \be seated and restrained \by the seat \belts that
are provided\f
If the child’s seating position has a shoulder \belt that
fits close to the face or neck, the use of a \booster seat
(commercially availa\ble) may help overcome this\f The
\booster seat should raise the child so that the shoulder
\belt is properly positioned across the top, middle
portion of the shoulder and the lap \belt is low on the
hips\f The \booster seat should also fit the vehicle seat\f
Once the child has grown so that the shoulder \belt is
no longer on or near the face or neck of the child, use
the shoulder \belt without the \booster seat\f In addition,
there are many types of child restraint systems
availa\ble for larger children that should \be used for
maximum protection\f
PREGNANT WOMEN
RENAULT recommends that pregnant women use seat
\belts\f The seat \belt should \be worn snug, and always
position the lap \belt as low as possi\ble around the
hips, not the waist\f Place the shoulder \belt over your
shoulder and across your chest\f Never run the lap/
shoulder \belt over your a\bdominal area\f Contact your
doctor for specific recommendations\f
INJURED PERSONS
RENAULT recommends that injured persons use seat
\belts\f Contact your doctor for specific recommenda-
tions\f
CENTER MARK ON SEAT BELTS
Selecting correct set of seat \belts
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The center seat \belt \buckle and the tongue are
identified \by the CENTER mark\f The center seat \belt
tongue can \be fastened only into the center seat \belt
\buckle\f
THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELTS
Fastening seat \belts
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WARNING:
The seatback should not be in a reclined
position any more than needed for comfort. Seat
belts are most effective when the passenger sits
well back and straight up in the seat.
1\f Adjust the seat\f (See “Seats” (P\f1-2) \f)
2\f Slowly pull the seat \belt out of the retractor and insert the tongue into the \buckle until you hear and
feel the latch engage\f
.The retractor is designed to lock during asudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling
motion permits the seat belt to move, and
allows you some freedom of movement in
the seat.
.If the seat belt cannot be pulled from itsfully retracted position, firmly pull the belt
and release it. Then smoothly pull the belt
out of the retractor.
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2. Adjust the seat belt length. To shorten, hold thetongue and \full the u\f\fer belt as illustrated*1.
To lengthen, hold the tongue and \full the under
belt as illustrated
*2.
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3. Position the la\f belt \fortion low and snug on the
hi\fs as shown.
Unfastening seat belts
Push the button on the buckle.
SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE
Periodically check that the seat belt and all the metal
com\fonents, such as buckles, tongues, retractors,
flexible wires and anchors, work \fro\ferly. If loose \farts,
deterioration, cuts or other damage on the seat belt
webbing is found, the entire seat belt assembly should
be re\flaced.
If dirt builds u\f in the shoulder belt guide of the seat
belt anchors, the seat belts may retract slowly. Wi\fe
the shoulder belt guide with a clean, dry cloth.
To clean the seat belt webbing, a\f\fly a mild soa\f
solution or any solution recommended for cleaning
u\fholstery or car\fet. Then wi\fe with a cloth and allow
the seat belts to dry in the shade. Do not allow the seat
belts to retract until they are com\fletely dry.
PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RESTRAINT
USAGE
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WARNING:
.Infants and small children should never be
carried on your lap. It is not possible for even
the strongest adult to resist the forces of a
severe accident. The child could be crushed
between the adult and parts of the vehicle.
Also, it is dangerous to put a seat belt
around a child being carried on the occu-
pant’s lap.
. Infants and children need special protection.
The vehicle’s seat belts may not fit them
properly. The shoulder belt may come too
close to the face or neck. The lap belt may
not fit over their small hip bones. In an
accident, an improperly fitting seat belt
could cause serious or fatal injury.
. Infants and small children should always be
placed in an appropriate child restraint
system while riding in the vehicle. Failure
to use a child restraint system can result in
serious injury or death. .
Child restraint systems specially designed
for infants and small children are available
from several manufacturers. When selecting
any child restraint systems, place your child
in the child restraint system and check the
various adjustments to be sure that the child
restraint system is compatible with your
child. Always follow the manufacturer’s in-
structions for installation and use.
. RENAULT recommends that the child re-
straint system be installed in the rear seat.
According to accident statistics, children are
safer when properly restrained in the rear
seat rather than in the front seat.
. Follow all of the child restraint system
manufacturer’s instructions for installation
and use. When purchasing a child restraint
system, be sure to select one which will fit
your child and vehicle. It may not be possible
to properly install some types of child
restraint systems in your vehicle.
. For a front-facing child restraint system,
check to make sure the shoulder belt does
not fit close to child’s face or neck. If it does,
put the shoulder belt behind the child
restraint system.
. 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. A rear-facing child
restraint system must only be used in the
rear seat.
. Adjustable seatbacks should be positioned
to fit a child restraint system, but as upright
as possible.
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CHILD RESTRAINTS
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1-14Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
.If the seat belt in the position where a child
restraint system is installed requires a lock-
ing clip and if it is not used, injuries could
result from a child restraint system tipping
over during normal vehicle braking or cor-
nering.
. After attaching a child restraint system, test
it before you place the child in it. Tilt it from
side to side. Try to tug it forward and check if
it is held securely in place. The child restraint
system should not move more than 25 mm (1
in) . If the restraint is not secure, tighten the
belt as necessary, or install the restraint in
another seat and test it again.
. Check the child restraint system in your
vehicle to be sure that it is compatible with
the vehicle’s seat belt system.
. If a child restraint system is not anchored
properly, the risk of a child being injured in a
collision or a sudden stop greatly increases.
. Improper use of a child restraint system can
increase the risk or severity of injury for both
the child and other occupants in the vehicle.
. Always use an appropriate child restraint
system. An improperly installed child re-
straint system could lead to serious injury
or death in an accident.
. When the child restraint system is not in use,
keep it secured with the ISOFIX child
restraint system (if equipped) or a seat belt
to prevent it from being thrown around in
case of a sudden stop or accident.
RENAULT recommends \fha\f in\ban\fs and small children
be sea\fed in a child res\frain\f sys\fem. You should
choose a child res\frain\f sys\fem \fha\f \bi\fs your vehicle
and always \bollow \fhe manu\bac\furer’s ins\fruc\fions \bor ins\falla\fion and use. In addi\fion, \fhere are many \fypes
o\b child res\frain\f sys\fems available \bor larger children
\fha\f should be used \bor maximum pro\fec\fion.
CAUTION:
Remember that a child restraint system left in a
closed vehicle can become very hot. Check the
seating surface and buckles before placing your
child in a child restraint system.
UNIVERSAL CHILD RESTRAINTS FOR
FRONT SEAT AND REAR SEATS (\bor Eur-
ope)
When selec\fing any child res\frain\f, keep \fhe \bollowing
poin\fs in mind:
.
Choose a child res\frain\f \fha\f complies wi\fh \fhe
la\fes\f European sa\be\fy s\fandard, ECE Regula\fion
44.04.
. Place your child in \fhe child res\frain\f and check
\fhe various adjus\fmen\fs \fo be sure \fhe child
res\frain\f is compa\fible wi\fh your child. Always
\bollow all o\b \fhe recommended procedures.
. Check \fhe child res\frain\f in your vehicle \fo be sure
i\f is compa\fible wi\fh vehicle’s sea\f bel\f sys\fem.
. Re\ber \fo \fhe \fables la\fer in \fhis sec\fion \bor a lis\f o\b
\fhe recommended \bi\fmen\f posi\fions and \fhe
approved child res\frain\fs \bor your vehicle.
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Approved child restraint positions (models without \fSOF\f\b)
Seating position
Weight group Front passenger Rear (Single folding)
Rear (Tumble)
Right Centre Left Right Centre Left
0 (<10 kg) \bL L L L L L
0 +(<13 kg) \bL L L L L L
\f (9 to 18 kg) UFL \b L L L \b
\f\f (15 to 25 kg) UFL L L L L L
\f\f\f (22 to 36 kg) UFL L L L L L
\b: Not suitable for child restraint system.
UF: Suitable for forward-facing (FWF) universal category child restraint system approved for this group.
L: Suitable for the particular child restraints provided in the following table.
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