2016 RENAULT ESPACE Owners Manual

3.29
ASHTRAY/CIGAR LIGHTER/ACCESSORIES SOCKET
2
Ashtray location 1
Cigarette lighter 2
With the ignition on, push in the ciga-
rette lighter 2 - it will spring back with a
click when it is ready. Pull it out to use.
After use, replace it without pushing it
all the way in.
2
Accessories sockets
You can use the one of sockets 2.
They are provided for connecting ac-
cessories approved by our Technical
Department.
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2
If your vehicle is not fitted with a
cigar lighter and an ashtray, these
can be obtained from an authorised
dealer.
Connect accessories with
a maximum power of
120 watts (12 V) only.
When several accessory
sockets are used at the same time,
the total power of the connected
accessories must not exceed
180 watts.
Fire hazard.

3.30
Centre seat headrest 2
storage position
Press tab 1 and lower the headrest
completely.
When the headrest is set at the
lowest position, this is for storage
only. It should not be in this position
when a seat is occupied.
REAR HEADRESTS
Position for use
Lift the headrest to maximum height,
then lower it until it locks.
To remove the headrest
Press the tab(s) 1 , then remove the
headrest.
To refit the headrest
Insert the rods into the holes, press
tab 1 and lower the headrest.
2
The headrest is a safety
component; check that it is
fitted and in the correct po-
sition. The top of the head-
rest should be as close as possible
to the top of the head.
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3.31
Heated seats
(depending on vehicle)
Side seats only
With the ignition on:
– Pressing the switch 3 on the requi-
red seat for the first time activates
the heating system on high. Both in-
tegrated switch warning lights come
on;
– pressing the switch for the second time changes the heating to low. One
integrated warning light comes on;
– pressing for the third time turns the heating off.
Operating faults
When an operating fault is detected,
the integrated warning lights on the
switch 3 for the seat concerned flash.
Consult an approved dealer.
For safety reasons, carry
out any adjustments when
the vehicle is stationary.
The rear seats are separate seats.
To move the seats forwards or
backwards
Lift lever 1 to unlock the seat. Once in
the desired position, release the lever
and check that the seat is correctly
locked.
To tilt the seatback
Lift handle 2 and tilt the seatback to the
desired position.
Release the handle 2 and ensure that
the seatback is fully locked into posi-
tion.
REAR SEATS (1/5)
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To fold down the seats (flat-floor
position)
Lower the headrest 4 and lift the
handle 2 to fold down the seat. Make
sure the seat is correctly locked in po-
sition.
To raise the seat
Hold the seatback, lift it up and ensure
it is correctly locked in place.
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3.32
REAR SEATS (2/5)
When moving the rear
seats:
– check that no one is near
to any of the moving parts;
– check that there is sufficient space around the seat;
– check that nothing is obstructing the section of the boot reserved
for storing the seat;
For safety reasons, carry out any
adjustments when the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
When moving the rear
seats, ensure that nothing
obstructs the anchorage
points (passenger’s arm or
leg, a pet, gravel, cloth, toys, etc.).
To unfold a seat in the third row
– Access the third row seats;
– place seat belt in hook 6 to avoid da-
maging it;
– hold the seatback, lift it up and ensure it is correctly locked in place.
5
To access the third row rear seats
– Lift the handle 5;
– guide the seat forwards until it locks;
– sit in the third row rear seat;
– hold the second row seatback and fold it down;
– Make sure the seat is correctly locked in position.
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3.33
REAR SEATS (3/5)
To automatically fold down
the seats (flat position)
The rear seats are electrically unlocked
to fold down in order to create a flat
floor.
There are two ways to manoeuvre the
seats:
– from the boot using control 7;
– on the multifunction screen 8. Disabling the function
– With the engine running, a buckled
seat belt prevents the movement of
the relevant seat.
– Once the vehicle is moving the two controls are deactivated.
7
8
Conditions of use
With the vehicle at a standstill and the
rear seat belts unlocked:
– from control 7, with the boot lid open;
– from the multifunction screen 8, with
the engine running.
Note:
All unlocking actions for folding down
the seats require that the trays on the
back of the front seats have already
been folded away.

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REAR SEATS (4/5)
From the multifunction screen 8
With the vehicle at a standstill, select
menu “Vehicle”, “Seats” then “One-
touch folding”.
Press on the seat you wish to fold away,
or on all seats, then confirm.
Encountering an obstacle
While being moved, if a seat encoun-
ters an obstacle, the movement stops
of its own accord. You will then have
to manually fold back the seat after re-
moving the obstacle.
Operating fault
If all user conditions have been ful-
filled and the folding action still fails to
operate, please contact an authorised
dealer.
When moving the rear
seats, ensure that nothing
obstructs the anchorage
points (passenger’s arm or
leg, a pet, gravel, cloth, toys, etc.).
One-touch folding
All
Fold
A
B
C
E
F
D
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Using control 7
Depending on the vehicle, folding
switches for:
A the rear left seat in the second row.
B central rear seat in the second row.
C the rear right seat in the second row.
D the rear right seat in the third row.
E the rear left seat in the third row.
F all seats.
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3.35
Use restriction
It is not permitted to drive with a second
row rear seatback or seat folded down
when there is a passenger occupying a
third row rear seat.
REAR SEATS (5/5)
For safety reasons, carry
out any adjustments when
the vehicle is not being
driven.
When moving the rear
seats, ensure that nothing
obstructs the anchorage
points (passenger’s arm or
leg, a pet, gravel, cloth, toys, etc.).
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.

3.36
TAILGATE
1
2
Manual controls
To open
Press button 1 and lift the tailgate.
To close
Lower the boot lid using the handle
inside the boot 2 to assist you.
Electric controls
Please refer to the information on the
“Automatic tailgate” in Section 3.
Opening the doors manually
from the inside
If it is impossible to unlock the tailgate,
it can be done manually from inside:
– access the boot by tilting the rear
seat(s);
– unclip the lock access flap 3;
3
– slide the tab 5 to the right in vehicles
with a manual tailgate, or tab 4 on
vehicles with an automatic tailgate.
– push the boot lid to open it;
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5
The attaching of any carry-
ing device (bike rack, lug-
gage box, etc.) resting on
the luggage compartment
lid is prohibited. To install a carrying
device on your vehicle, contact an
Approved Dealer.