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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS (1/4)
1
–  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 electric trigger system 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.Depending on the vehicle, they will con-
sist of:
–  front seat belt inertia reel preten-sioners;
–  chest-level load limiters;
–  air bags for driver and front pas- senger.
These systems are designed to act in-
dependently or together when the vehi-
cle is subjected to a frontal impact.
Depending on the severity of the 
impact, the system can trigger:
–  seat belt locking;
–  the seat belt inertia reel pretensioner  (which engages to correct seat belt 
slack);
– airbags.
Pretensioners
The pretensioners hold the seat belt 
against the body, holding the occupant 
more securely against the seat, thus in-
creasing the seat belt’s efficiency.
With the ignition on, following a signif-
icant frontal impact and depending on 
the severity of the impact, the system 
may trigger the seat belt inertia reel 
pretensioner  1, which instantly retracts 
the seat belt.  
     
        
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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE REAR SIDE SEAT BELTS
Force limiter
Above a certain severity of impact, this 
mechanism is used to limit the force of 
the belt against the body 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 (air bags, electronic con-
trol units, wiring) and the system 
components must not be reused 
on any other vehicle, even if iden-
tical.
– Only qualified personnel from  our Network may work on the air 
bags; otherwise the system may 
trigger accidentally and cause 
injury. 
     
        
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ADDITIONAL METHODS OF RESTRAINT
The airbag is designed to complement the action of the seat belt. Both t\
he air bags and seat belts are integral parts of 
the same protection system. It is therefore essential to wear seat belts\
 at all times. If seat belts are not worn, the oc-
cupants are exposed to the risk of serious injury in the event of an acc\
ident. It may also increase the risk of minor su-
perficial injuries occurring when the airbag is deployed, although such \
minor injuries are always possible with air bags.
If the vehicle should overturn or in the event of a rear impact, however\
 severe, the pretensioners and airbags are not always 
triggered. Impacts to the underside of the vehicle, e.g. from pavements,\
 potholes or stones, can all trigger these systems.
–  No work or modification  whatsoever may be carried out on any part of the airbag system (airbags, pretensi\
oners, computer, 
wiring harness, etc.), except by qualified Network personnel.
–  To ensure that the system is in good working order and to avoid accidenta\
l triggering of the system which may cause injury,  only qualified Network personnel may work on the airbag system.
–  As a safety precaution, have the airbag system checked if your vehicle h\
as been involved in an accident, or is stolen or  broken into.
–  When selling or lending the vehicle, inform the user of these points and\
 hand over this handbook with the vehicle.
–  When scrapping your vehicle, contact your approved Dealer for disposal o\
f the gas generator(s).
All of the warnings below are given so that the airbag  is not obstructed in any way when it is inflated and also to prevent 
the risk of serious injuries caused by items which may be dislodged when\
 it inflates. 
     
        
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No modifications what-
soever are permitted on 
any part of the fuel supply 
system (electronic units, 
wiring, fuel circuit, injectors, pro-
tective covers, etc.) as this may be 
dangerous (unless undertaken by 
qualified Network personnel).
FUEL TANK (3/3)
Running out of fuel on diesel 
versions
Vehicles with priming bulb  4
After a breakdown caused by com-
pletely running out of fuel, the system 
must be reprimed before the engine is 
restarted:
Fill the tank with at least 8 litres of 
diesel fuel.
Press priming bulb  4 several times.
The engine can now be restarted.
If the engine does not start after several 
attempts, contact an approved Dealer.
4
Vehicles without priming bulb  4
Insert the RENAULT card into the 5 
card reader. Press the start button  3 
without pressing any of the pedals. Wait 
a few minutes before starting. This will 
enable the fuel circuit to be primed. If 
the engine does not start, repeat the 
procedure.
The engine may be hot 
when working in close prox-
imity. In addition, the engine 
cooling fan may come on at 
any moment.
Risk of injury.
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Halogen dipped beam 
headlight
Remove cover A to access the bulb 
holder.
To change the bulb:
– remove cover  B;
– disconnect wiring  2;
– unclip spring  3 and remove the bulb.
Bulb type: H7
FRONT HEADLIGHTS: changing bulbs (1/4)
The engine may be hot 
when carrying out opera-
tions in close proximity. In 
addition, the engine cooling 
fan can come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.
B
Halogen main beam headlight
To change the bulb:
– remove cover  C;
– disconnect wiring  4;
– unclip spring  5 and remove the bulb.
Bulb type: H1
It is  essential to use anti-U.V. 55W 
bulbs so as not to damage the plastic 
on the headlights.
Do not touch the bulb glass. Hold it 
by its base.
When the bulb has been changed, 
make sure you refit the cover correctly.
C
2
4
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Direction indicator lights
Turn the bulb holder  1 a quarter of a 
turn and take out the bulb.
Bulb type: PY24.
Once the bulb has been replaced, 
check that it is properly secured.
1
A
The bulbs are under pres-
sure and can break when 
replaced.
Risk of injury.