2016 RENAULT DUSTER Owners Manual

3.17
Centre console storage
compartment 5
(or location of the 4x2 (2WD) and 4X4
(4WD) mode selector)
Locations for cup holder or
ashtray 6.
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT STORAGE SPACE AND FITTINGS (2/4)
Centre console storage
compartment 4
(or radio location)
When cornering, accelera-
ting or braking, ensure that
the cup does not spill.
There is a risk of burning if
hot liquid escapes.
Ensure that no hard, heavy
or pointed objects are
placed in the “open” sto-
rage compartments in such
a way that they may fall onto pas-
sengers during sudden turning, bra-
king or in the event of an accident.
64
5

3.18
This glove box can be used to store A4
format documents.
Inside the cover, a section 8 has been
provided for pens, maps, etc.
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT STORAGE SPACE AND FITTINGS (3/4)
Passenger side glove box
Pull handle 7 to open it.
Precautions during use
Cover A in the bottom of the glove
box protects a socket reserved ex-
clusively for operations by the ap-
proved dealer network
You should therefore avoid keeping
liquids in this compartment (there is
a risk of liquid leaking and getting
into this socket).
Nothing should be placed on the floor area in front of the driver as suc\
h
objects may slide under the pedal during braking manoeuvres, thus obs-
tructing its use.
A
7
8

3.19
10
9
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT STORAGE SPACE AND FITTINGS (4/4)
Front seat storage pockets 9
Ensure that no hard, heavy
or pointed objects are
placed in the “open” sto-
rage compartments in such
a way that they may fall onto pas-
sengers during sudden turning, bra-
king or in the event of an accident.
Bottle holders 10
It can hold a 1.5 litre bottle.

3.20
Lower the rear headrests completely
(refer to the information on the “Rear
headrests” in Section 3).
Lower handle(s) 3.
Lower the seatback B or C.Depending on the vehicle, the seat A
and the seatback B or C may be folded
away to allow bulky objects to be car-
ried.
To fold the back B or C
Ensure that the front seats are far
enough forward.
Insert buckles 1 into housings 2 before
moving the seatback(s).
For safety reasons, carry
out any adjustments when
the vehicle is not being
driven.
REAR BENCH SEAT (1/3)
When moving the rear
bench seat, ensure that
nothing obstructs the an-
chorage points (part of the
body, a pet, gravel, cloth, toys, etc.).
B
C3
1
2
A
Check that the rear seat
belts are positioned and
operating correctly each
time the rear bench seat is
moved.

3.21
REAR BENCH SEAT (2/3)
When refitting the seat-
back, make sure it is cor-
rectly locked in place.
If seat covers are fitted,
make sure these do not prevent the
seatback latch from locking in.
Make sure that the seat belts are
positioned correctly.
Reposition the headrests.
Check that the rear seat
belts are positioned and
operating correctly each
time the rear bench seat is
moved.For safety reasons, carry
out any adjustments when
the vehicle is not being
driven.
To reposition the seat back B or C
Lift the seatback(s).
Check the seatbacks are correctly
locked in position.
Refit the rear headrests (refer to the
information on the “Rear headrests” in
Section 3).
To fold away the seat base
Tilt the seat base A against the front
seats.
To fold the back B or C
Press the tab and lift the headrest to
remove it.
Proceed as described above.
A
B
C

3.22
REAR BENCH SEAT (3/3)
To reposition the seat A in place
Fasten all of the rear seat belts before
refitting the seat base (refer to the in-
formation on the “Rear seat belts” in
Section 1).
Push down the seat base until it comes
into contact with the seatback(s).
Check that the seat belt stalks 5 are po-
sitioned correctly when refitting the seat
base: to do this, pull the straps 4 so that
all the seat belt stalks 5 are on top of
the folded down seat base. Unbuckle all of the rear seat belts and
position them correctly (refer to the in-
formation on the “Rear seat belts” in
Section 1).
Check that the four Isofix mounting
rings are on top of the seat base after it
is folded down; refer to the information
on “Child safety: Mounting a child seat”
in section 1.
When moving the rear
bench seat, ensure that
nothing obstructs the an-
chorage points (part of the
body, a pet, gravel, cloth, toys, etc.).
Check that the rear seat
belts are positioned and
operating correctly each
time the rear bench seat is
moved.
5
5
4
4
4
A

3.23
TAILGATE
Manual control
To open, insert the key in the lock and
turn it (movement A).
Remove the key and press button 1.
Lift the tailgate.
To close, lower the tailgate using inte-
rior handle 2 to help at first.
Once you have lowered the tailgate
to shoulder height, release the interior
handle and finish closing the tailgate by
pressing down on the tailgate from the
outside.
Insert the key in the lock and turn it
(movement B).
Electric central locking
The tailgate is locked and unlocked at
the same time as the doors.
To open , press the button 1 and lift the
tailgate.
To close, lower the tailgate using inte-
rior handle 2 to help at first.
Once you have lowered the tailgate
to shoulder height, release the interior
handle and finish closing the tailgate by
pressing down on the tailgate from the
outside.
1
2A
B

3.24
TRANSPORTING OBJECTS IN THE BOOT (1/2)
Always position the objects trans-
ported so that the largest surface is
against:
– the rear bench seatbacks, for normal loads (eg: A);
– the front seats when the rear seats
are folded down. Refer to the infor-
mation on the “Rear bench seat:
functions” in this section (eg: B).
Always position the heaviest items di-
rectly on the floor.
Always place objects being trans-
ported so that the heaviest items are
resting against the back of the rear
bench seat.
Fasten the rear seat belts,
even if the seats are not oc-
cupied.
A
B