Renault Clio4, Clio4 Estate Driver's Handbook
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DRIVER’S HANDBOOK
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Welcome to your new vehicle
This Driver’s Handbook contains the information necessary:
– for you to familiarise yourself with your vehicle, to use it to its best advantage and to benefit fully from the all the functions and
the technical developments it incorporates.
– to ensure that it always gives the best performance by following the simple, but comprehensive advice concerning regular main-
tenance.
– to enable you to deal quickly with minor faults not requiring specialist attention.
It is well worth taking a few minutes to read this handbook to familiarise yourself with the information and guidelines it contains
about the vehicle and its functions and new features. If certain points are still unclear, our Network technicians will be only too
pleased to provide you with any additional information.
The following symbol will help you when reading this handbook:
To indicate a hazard, danger or safety recommendation.
The descriptions of the models given in this handbook are based on the technical specifications at the time of writing. This handbook covers all items of equipment (both standard and optional) available for these models but whether or not these are
fitted to the vehicle depends on the version, options selected and the country where the vehicle is sold.
This handbook may also contain information about items of equipment to be introduced later in the model year.
Throughout the manual, the “approved Dealer” is your RENAULT Dealer.
Enjoy driving your new vehicle.
Translated from French. Copying or translation, in part or in full, is forbidden unless prior written permission has been obtained from the vehicle manu-
facturer.
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C O N T E N T S
Sections
Getting to know your vehicle ...............................
Driving ...................................................................
Your comfort .........................................................
Maintenance .........................................................
Practical advice ....................................................
Technical specifications ......................................
Alphabetical index ...............................................
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0.3
0.4
Section 1: Getting to know your vehicle
RENAULT card: general information, use, deadlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2
Opening and closing the doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.9
Locking and unlocking the opening elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.12
Automatic locking of opening elements when driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.14
Headrests - Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.15
Seat belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.18
Additional methods of restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.22
to the front seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.22
to the rear seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.26
side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.27
Child safety: general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.29
Choosing a child seat mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.32
Fitting a child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.34
Deactivating, activating the front passenger airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.40
Steering wheel/Power-assisted steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.43
Driving position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.44
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.48
On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.53
Clock and exterior temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.64
Rear-view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.66
Exterior lighting and signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.67
Audible and visual signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70
Headlight beam adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.71
Windscreen washers and wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.72
Fuel tank (filling with fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75
1.1
RENAULT CARD: general information (1/2)
5
1 2 3
1 Unlocking the doors and tailgate.
2 Locking all doors and tailgate.
3 Switch on the courtesy lighting re-
motely.
4 Unlocking/locking the tailgate
5 Integrated key.
4
The RENAULT card is used
for:
– locking/unlocking the doors and tail-
gate (doors, tailgate) and the fuel
filler flap (see the following pages);
– switch on the vehicle lighting re-
motely (refer to the following pages);
– starting the engine; refer to the in-
formation on “Starting the engine” in
Section 2.
Battery life
Make sure that the correct battery type
is being used, and that the battery is in
good condition and inserted correctly.
Its service life is approximately two
years: replace it when the message
“Keycard battery low” appears on the
instrument panel (refer to the information on the “RENAULT card: battery" in
section 5).
RENAULT card operating
range
This varies according to the surroundings: when handling the RENAULT
card, it is important to make sure that
you do not lock or unlock the doors by
inadvertently pressing the buttons.
When the battery is flat, you can
still lock/unlock and start your vehicle. Refer to the information on
“Locking/unlocking the doors” in
Section 1 and “Starting the engine”
in Section 2.
Driver’s responsibility
Never leave your vehicle
with the RENAULT card
inside and never leave a
child (or a pet) unsupervised, even
for a short while.
They may pose a risk to themselves
or to others by starting the engine,
activating equipment such as the
electric windows or by locking the
doors.
Risk of serious injury.
1.2
RENAULT CARD: general information (2/2)
Access to key 5
Press button 6 and pull on key 5 then
release the button.
5
6
Integrated key 5
The integrated key is used to lock or
unlock the front left-hand door if the
RENAULT card does not work:
– when the RENAULT card battery is
drained, flat battery, etc.
– use of devices using the same fre-
quency as the card;
– if the vehicle is located in a zone of
high electromagnetic radiation;
Using the key
Please refer to the information on
“Locking and unlocking the opening elements”.
Once you have accessed the vehicle
using the integrated key, replace it
in its housing in the RENAULT card,
then insert the RENAULT card into
the card reader to start the vehicle.
Advice
Avoid leaving the card in hot, cold or
humid areas.
Do not keep the RENAULT card in
a place where it could be bent or
damaged accidentally, such as in a
back pocket of a garment.
Replacement: need for an
additional RENAULT Card
If you lose your RENAULT card or
require another, you can obtain one
from an authorised dealer.
If a RENAULT card is replaced, it
will be necessary to take the vehicle and all of its RENAULT cards to
an approved Dealer to initialise the
system.
You may use up to four RENAULT
cards per vehicle.
1.3
REMOTE CONTROL RENAULT CARD: use
3
2
1
4
Unlocking the doors and
tailgate
Press button 1.
The hazard warning lights flash once
to indicate that the doors have been unlocked.
When unlocking is only active for the
driver’s door, (refer to the information
on the “vehicle settings customisation
menu” in Section 1):
– pressing button 1 unlocks only the
driver’s door and the fuel filler flap;
– pressing button 1 twice unlocks all
the doors and the tailgate.
Locking the doors and
luggage compartment
Press the locking button 2. The hazard
warning lights flash twice to indicate
that the doors have locked. If a door
or the luggage compartment is open
or not properly shut, or if a RENAULT
card is still in the reader, the doors and
luggage compartment lock then quickly
unlock and the hazard warning lights
do not flash.
If the vehicle has been unlocked
but neither the doors or tailgate are
open, it locks again automatically
after two minutes.
The card buttons are deactivated
when the engine is running.
The flashing status of the hazard
warning lights informs you of the vehicle status:
– one flash indicates that the vehi-
cle is completely unlocked;
– two flashes indicate that the ve-
hicle is completely locked.
Unlocking/locking the
luggage compartment only
Press button 4 to unlock/lock the luggage compartment.
RENAULT card not detected
alarm
If a door is opened when the engine
is running and the card is not in the
reader, the message “Keycard not detected” and a beep will warn you of this.
The warning disappears when the card
is inserted in the reader again.
Distance lighting function
The interior lights come on for approximately 30 seconds when button 3 is
pressed. This can be used, for example, to identify the vehicle from a distance when parked in a car park.
Note: pressing button 3 again switches
off the lighting.
1.4
“HANDS-FREE” RENAULT CARD: use (1/3)
1
2
3
4
Use
On equipped vehicles, in addition to
the functions of the remote control
RENAULT card, it can be used to lock/
unlock without using the RENAULT
card, when it is in access zone 1.
Note: ensure that the RENAULT card
is not in contact with other electronic
equipment (computer, PDA, phone,
etc.) as this could hinder its operation.
Unlocking the vehicle
With the RENAULT card in zone 1 and
the vehicle locked, press button 3 on
handle 2 on one of the two front doors:
the vehicle will unlock.
Pressing button 4 also unlocks all the
doors and the tailgate.
The hazard warning lights flash once
to indicate that the doors have been unlocked.
NB: the vehicle cannot be locked again
for three seconds after unlocking after
pressing button 3.
1.5
“HANDS-FREE” RENAULT CARD: use (2/3)
3
Locking using button 3
With the doors and boot closed, press
button 3 on one of the front door handles. The vehicle will lock. If a door or
the boot is open or not closed properly,
the vehicle will quickly lock/unlock.
Note: a RENAULT card must be within
the vehicle's access zone (zone 1) to
be able to lock the vehicle using the
button.
1
NB: the vehicle cannot be locked again
for three seconds after unlocking after
pressing button 3.
Locking the vehicle
There are three ways to lock the vehicle: remotely, using button 3, or using
the RENAULT card.
Remote locking
With the RENAULT card on you, and
doors and tailgate closed, move away
from the vehicle: it will lock automatically once you have left zone 1.
Note: the distance at which the vehicle
locks depends on the surroundings.
1.6
The hazard warning lights flash twice
and a beep sounds to indicate that the
doors have locked.
The beep may be switched off. Consult
an approved Dealer.
If an opening element (door or boot) is
open or not properly closed, or a card is
in the passenger compartment (or the
card reader), the vehicle will not lock. In
this situation, no beep sounds and the
hazard warning lights do not flash.
“HANDS-FREE” RENAULT CARD: use (3/3)
5
With the engine running, if after
having opened and closed a door the
card is no longer in the passenger compartment, the message Keycard not detected (accompanied by a beep when
the speed exceeds a certain level)
warns you that the card is no longer
in the vehicle. This avoids you driving
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away after having dropped off a passenger who has the card, for example.
The warning disappears when the card
is detected again.
Locking using the RENAULT card
With the doors and luggage compartment closed, press button 5: the vehicle will lock.
The hazard warning lights flash twice
to indicate that the doors have locked.
Note: the maximum distance at which
the vehicle locks depends on the surroundings.
After locking/unlocking the vehicle and the tailgate only using the buttons on the
RENAULT card, remote locking and unlocking in hands-free mode are deactivated.
To reactivate the “hands-free” mode: restart the vehicle.
Special note:
The vehicle will not lock if:
– a door or the tailgate is open or not
properly closed;
– a card is still in zone 6 (or in the card
reader) and no other card is in the
external detection zone.
Driver’s responsibility
Never leave your vehicle
with the RENAULT card
inside and never leave a
child (or a pet) unsupervised, even
for a short while.
They may pose a risk to themselves
or to others by starting the engine,
activating equipment such as the
electric windows or by locking the
doors.
Risk of serious injury.
1.7
RENAULT CARD: deadlocking
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To deactivate deadlocking
Unlock the vehicle using button 1 on
the RENAULT card.
The hazard warning lights flash once to
3
indicate that the doors have been unlocked.
4
If the vehicle is equipped with a deadlocking function, this allows you to lock
the opening elements and to prevent
the doors from being unlocked using
the interior handles (for example, by
breaking the window and then trying to
open the door from the inside).
Never use deadlocking if
someone is still inside the
vehicle.
1.8
To activate deadlocking
Deadlocking can be activated in one of
two ways:
– press button 2 twice in quick succes-
sion;
– or, with the vehicle unlocked, press
button 4 on handle 3 on the driver or
passenger side door twice in quick
succession.
The hazard warning lights flash five
times to indicate locking.
After activating the deadlocking
function using button 2, “handsfree” locking and unlocking are deactivated.
To reactivate the “hands-free” mode:
restart the vehicle.
OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOORS (1/3)
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1
2
Opening the doors from the
outside
Front doors
With the doors unlocked, pull handle 1.
Special feature of the RENAULT
“hands-free” card
With the doors locked, press button 2
on handle 1 of one of the two front
doors and pull towards you.
3
Rear doors
With the doors unlocked, pull handle 3.
Opening from the inside
Pull handle 4.
As a safety precaution,
the doors should only be
opened or closed when the
vehicle is stationary.
1.9
OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOORS (2/3)
Lights-on reminder buzzer
If you have switched off the ignition
and left the lights switched on, a reminder buzzer will sound when a door
is opened.
Card reminder buzzer
A beep will let you know if you have left
the card in the reader when you open
the driver’s door, and the message
“Remove card” will appear on the instrument panel.
Door/tailgate open buzzer
If a door (or boot) is open or not properly closed, as soon as the vehicle
reaches a speed of approximately
6 mph (10 km/h), the message “boot
open” or “door open” (depending on
which is open) will appear on the instrument panel accompanied by a warning
light.
Special note
After switching off the engine, the lights
and any accessories that are in operation (radio, etc.) will continue to operate.
They stop as soon as the driver’s door
is opened.
1.10
OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOORS (3/3)
Driver’s responsibility
when parking or stopping
the vehicle
Never leave an animal,
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Child safety
To make it impossible for the rear doors
to be opened from the inside, move
lever 5 on each door and check from
the inside that the doors are securely
locked.
child or adult who is not self-sufficient alone on your vehicle, even for
a short time.
They may pose a risk to themselves
or to others by starting the engine,
activating equipment such as the
electric windows or locking the
doors.
Also, in hot and/or sunny weather,
please remember that the temperature inside the passenger compartment increases very quickly.
RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS
INJURY.
1.11
LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE DOORS (1/2)
Locking/Unlocking the doors
from the outside
This is done using the RENAULT Card;
see the “RENAULT Card” information in
Section 1.
In certain cases, the RENAULT card
may not work:
– if the RENAULT card battery is weak,
flat, etc.
– if equipment operating on the same
frequency as the card (mobile
phones, etc.) is used;
– vehicle located in a high electromag-
netic radiation zone.
It is then possible:
– to use the key integrated into the
card to unlock the front left-hand
door;
– to lock each of the doors manually;
– to use the interior door locking/un-
locking control (refer to the following
pages).
Using the key integrated in
the RENAULT card
Insert key 1 into the lock in the driver’s
door and lock or unlock.
2
1
Locking the doors manually
Turn screw 2 with the door open (using
the end of the key) and close the door.
This means that the doors are then
locked from the outside.
The doors may then only be opened
from the inside or by using the key in
the front left-hand door.
1.12
LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE DOORS (2/2)
3
Interior locking/unlocking
door control
Switch 3 controls the doors, boot and,
depending on the vehicle, the fuel filler
flap simultaneously.
If a door or the tailgate is open or not
closed properly, the doors and tailgate
lock/unlock quickly.
If you need to transport objects with the
boot open, the other opening elements
can still be locked: with the engine
stopped, press switch 3 for more than
five seconds to lock the other opening
elements.
Locking the doors without
the RENAULT card
For example, in the event of a discharged battery or the RENAULT card
temporarily not working, etc.
With the engine switched off and
an opening element (door or boot)
open, press and hold switch 3 for more
than five seconds.
When the door is closed, all the doors
and the tailgate will be locked.
Unlocking the vehicle from the outside
is only possible with the RENAULT card
in the vehicle's access zone or using
the key integrated in the RENAULT
card.
After locking/unlocking the vehicle
or the tailgate only using the buttons on the RENAULT card, remote
locking and unlocking in hands-free
mode are deactivated.
To reactivate the “hands-free” mode:
restart the vehicle.
Door and tailgate status
indicator
With the ignition on, the warning light
integrated in switch 3 informs you of the
locking status of the opening elements:
– indicator light on, the doors and tail-
gate are locked,
– indicator light off, the doors and tail-
gate are unlocked.
When you lock the doors, the indicator
light remains lit and then goes out.
Never leave your vehicle
with the RENAULT card
inside.
Driver’s responsibility
If you decide to keep the
doors locked when you are
driving, remember that it
may be more difficult for those assisting you to gain access to the
passenger compartment in the
event of an emergency.
1.13
RENAULT ANTI-INTRUDER DEVICE (RAID)
Activating/deactivating the
1
Operating principle
After the vehicle is started, the system
automatically locks the doors when
you are driving at approximately 6 mph
(10 km/h) and over.
The door can be unlocked:
– by pressing the door unlocking
button 1.
– by opening a front door (vehicle sta-
tionary).
NB: if a door is opened or closed, it will
automatically lock again when the vehicle reaches a speed of 6 mph (10 km/h).
function
With the engine running, press
button 1 for approximately five seconds
until you hear a beep.
Operating faults
If you experience an operating fault
(no automatic locking, the indicator
light incorporated in button 1 does not
light up when trying to lock the opening elements, etc.), firstly check that the
opening elements are properly closed.
If they are properly closed, contact an
authorised dealer.
Driver’s responsibility
If you decide to keep the
doors locked when you are
driving, remember that it
may be more difficult for those assisting you to gain access to the
passenger compartment in the
event of an emergency.
1.14
FRONT HEADRESTS
A
To raise the headrest
Raise the headrest to its highest position (tilt the seatback backwards if
2
necessary). Press button 1 and lift the
headrest to release it.
1
To raise the headrest
Pull the headrest upwards to the desired height. Check that it is correctly
locked.
To lower the headrest
Press button 1 and guide the headrest
down to the desired height. Check that
it is correctly locked.
To refit the headrest
Insert the headrest rods into the holes
(tilt the seatback backwards if necessary). Lower the headrest until it locks
and press button 1 to adjust to the desired height. Check that each rod 2 on
the seatback is securely locked.
The headrest is important
for safety. Ensure that it is in
place and in the correct po-
sition: the top of the headrest should be as close as possible
to the top of the head and there must
be a minimal distance between the
head and the headrest A.
1.15
FRONT SEATS (1/2)
2
1
To move the seat forwards or
backwards
Lift handle 1 to unlock. Release the
handle once the seat is in the correct
position and ensure that the seat is
locked.
For safety reasons, carry
out any adjustments when
the vehicle is not being
driven.
Nothing should be placed on the
floor (area in front of driver) as such
objects may slide under the pedal
during braking manoeuvres, thus
obstructing its use.
1.16
3
To raise or lower the seat
base
Move lever 2 as many times as necessary upwards or downwards.
Heated seats
With the ignition switched on, press
switch 3 on the required seat. The indicator light in the switch lights up.
The system, which has a thermostat,
regulates the heating and deactivates it
if necessary.
4
To tilt the seatback
Turn control knob 4 and tilt the seatback to the desired position.
We would advise you not
to recline the seatbacks too
far to ensure that the effectiveness of the seat belts is
not reduced.
FRONT SEATS (2/2)
5
A
Central armrest 5
To adjust the armrest upwards
Lift armrest to the desired position.
To adjust the armrest downwards
Lift the armrest to the storage position
along the seat back, then lower it.
To store away the armrest
Lift the armrest to the storage position A. Check that it is correctly locked.
1.17
SEAT BELTS (1/4)
Always wear your seat belt when travelling in your vehicle. You must also
comply with the legislation of the particular country you are in.
Make sure that the rear bench seat
is locked in position correctly so that
the rear seat belts will operate efficiently. Refer to the information on
the “Rear bench seat: functions” in
Section 3.
Incorrectly adjusted or
twisted seat belts may
cause injuries in the event
of an accident.
Use one seat belt per person,
whether child or adult.
Even pregnant women should wear
a seat belt. In this case, ensure that
the lap belt is not exerting too much
pressure on the abdomen, but do
not allow any slack.
Before starting, first adjust your driving position, then ask all occupants
to adjust their seat belts to ensure
optimum protection.
Adjusting your driving
position
– Sit well back in your seat (having
first removed your coat or jacket).
This is essential to ensure your back
is positioned correctly;
– adjust the distance between the
seat and the pedals. Your seat
should be as far back as possible
while still allowing you to depress
the clutch pedal fully. The seatback
should be adjusted so that your arms
are slightly bent when you hold the
steering wheel;
– adjust the position of your head-
rest. For the maximum safety, your
head must be as close as possible to
the headrest;
– adjust the height of the seat. This
adjustment allows you to select the
seat position which offers you the
best possible view;
– adjust the position of the steering
wheel.
1
2
Adjusting the seat belts
Sit with your back firmly against the
seatback.
Shoulder strap 1 should be as close as
possible to the base of the neck but not
on it.
Lap belt 2 should be worn flat over the
thighs and against the pelvis.
The belt should be worn so that it is
as close as possible to your body, i.e.:
avoid wearing heavy clothing or keeping bulky objects under the belts, etc.
1.18
SEAT BELTS (2/4)
1
3
4
5
5
Locking
Unwind the belt slowly and smoothly
and ensure that buckle 3 locks into
catch 5 (check that it is locked by pulling on buckle 3).
If the belt jams, allow it to return slightly
before attempting to unwind it again.
If your seat belt is completely jammed,
pull slowly, but firmly, so that just over
3 cm unwinds. Allow it to return slightly
before attempting to unwind it again.
If there is still a problem, contact an approved dealer.
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This lights up on the central display
when the engine is started then, if the
driver’s or front passenger’s seat belt
(if this seat is occupied) is not fastened
and the vehicle has reached approximately 12 mph (20 km/h), it flashes and
a bleep sounds for around 2 minutes.
Note: an object placed on the passenger seat base may activate the warning
light in some cases.
Rear seat belt reminder (depending
on vehicle)
the
tral display lights up accompanied by a
message on the instrument panel indicating the number of seat belts buckled for approximately 30 seconds each
time:
– the vehicle is started;
– a door is opened;
– a rear seat belt is fastened or unfas-
Check that the rear passengers are
wearing seat belts and that the number
of seat belt shown as fastened corresponds to the number of rear bench
seat places occupied.
Front seat belt reminder
warning light
ß warning light on the cen-
tened.
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Adjusting the height of the
front seat belts
Press button 6 to adjust the seat belt
height so that shoulder strap 1 is worn
as shown previously. Press button 6
and raise or lower the seat belt. Make
sure that the seat belt is locked in position correctly after you have adjusted it.
Unlocking
Press button 4 and the seat belt will be
rewound by the inertia reel. Guide the
belt.
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SEAT BELTS (3/4)
9
7
Rear side seat belts 7
The belts are locked, unlocked and
adjusted in the same way as the front
belts.
9
8
Rear centre seat belt
Unwind belt 9 slowly from its housing,
then fasten buckle 8 into the corresponding black catch 11.
10
12
11
Fasten sliding buckle 10 into the corresponding red catch 12.
Check that the rear seat
belts are positioned and
operating correctly each
time the rear bench seat is
moved.
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SEAT BELTS (4/4)
The following information applies to the vehicle’s front and rear seat belts.
– No modification may be made to the component parts of the originally fitted restraint system: seat belts, seats and
their mountings. For special operations (e.g. fitting child seats), contact an authorised dealer.
– Do not use devices which allow any slack in the belts (e.g. clothes pegs, clips, etc.): a seat belt which is worn too
loosely may cause injury in the event of an accident.
– Never wear the shoulder strap under your arm or behind your back.
– Never use the same belt for more than one person and never hold a baby or child on your lap with your seat belt around
them.
– The belt should never be twisted.
– Following an accident, have the seat belts checked and replaced if necessary. Always replace your seat belts as soon as
they show any signs of wear.
– When putting back the rear bench seat, make sure the seat belts are correctly positioned so that they can be used properly.
– Make sure that the buckle is inserted into the appropriate catch.
– Ensure that no objects are placed in the area around the seat belt catch as they could prevent it from being properly se-
cured.
– Make sure the seat belt catch is properly positioned (it should not be hidden away, crushed or flattened by people or ob-
jects).
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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS (1/4)
Depending on the vehicle, they will consist 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 independently or together when the vehicle 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.
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Pretensioners
The pretensioners hold the seat belt
against the body, holding the occupant
more securely against the seat, thus increasing the seat belt’s efficiency.
With the ignition on, following a significant 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.
– Have the entire restraint
system checked following
an accident.
– No operation whatsoever 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.
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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS (2/4)
Load 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.
Airbags for driver and front
passenger
Fitted to the driver and passenger side.
The presence of this equipment is in-
dicated by the word “Air bag” on the
steering wheel and dashboard (air bag
zone A) and, depending on the vehicle,
a symbol on the lower section of the
windscreen.
Each air bag system consists of:
– an air bag and gas generator fitted
on the steering wheel for the driver
and in the dashboard for the front
passenger;
– an electronic unit for system monitor-
ing which controls the gas generator
electrical trigger system;
– a single
instrument panel.
å warning light on the
A
The air bag system uses
pyrotechnic principles. This
explains why, when the air
bag inflates, it will gener-
ate heat, produce smoke (this does
not mean that a fire is about to start)
and make a noise upon detonation.
In a situation where an air bag is
required, it will inflate immediately
and this may cause some minor, superficial grazing to the skin or other
problems.
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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS (3/4)
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Operation
This system is only operational when
the ignition is switched on.
In a severe frontal impact, the air bags
inflate rapidly, cushioning the impact
of the driver’s head and chest against
the steering wheel and of the front passenger against the dashboard. The air
bags then deflate immediately so that
the passengers are not in any way hindered from leaving the vehicle.
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Operating faults
Warning light 4 å will light up on
the instrument panel when the ignition
is turned on and then go out after a few
seconds.
If it does not light up when the ignition
is switched on, or comes on when the
engine is running, there is a fault in the
system.
Contact your approved Dealer as soon
as possible. Your protection will be reduced until this fault is rectified.
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