Renault ESPACE 4 2011 User Manual
ESPACE
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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2
3
4
5
6
7
0.3
0.4
Section 1: Getting to know your vehicle
RENAULT card: general information, use, deadlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Engine immobiliser system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.13
Headrests - Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.15
Seat belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.20
Additional methods of restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.23
to the seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.23
side protection devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.38
Steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.41
Driving position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.42
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.46
On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.52
Clock and exterior temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.63
Rear-view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.64
Audible and visual signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.66
Lighting and exterior signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.67
Headlight beam adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70
Washers/Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.71
Fuel tank (filling with fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.74
1.1
“HANDS-FREE” RENAULT CARD: general information (1/3)
1
2
5
4
3
1 Unlocking the doors and tailgate.
2 Locking all doors and tailgate.
3 Integrated key.
4 Switching on the lighting remotely.
5 Locking/unlocking the luggage com-
partment.
The RENAULT card is used
for:
– locking/unlocking the doors and lug-
gage compartment (doors, luggage
compartment) and the fuel filler flap
(see the following pages);
– depending on the vehicle, automatic
closing of windows and sunroof
(refer to the information on the “Onetouch electric windows: remote control closing” and “Electric sunroof:
remote control closing” in Section 3);
– operation of certain devices (e.g.:
radio, electrically controlled seats,
etc.);
– starting the engine (see the infor-
mation on “Starting the engine” in
Section 2);
– switching off the “See-me-home
lighting” function (refer to the information on “Exterior lighting and signals” in Section 1).
Battery life
RENAULT cards are powered by a
battery which must be replaced when
battery tell-tale light 4 no longer lights
up (refer to the information on the
“RENAULT card: battery" in Section 5).
Special note: for some vehicles, the
RENAULT card records the settings selected by the card user: the choice of
settings for the automatic climate control, some radios, electric seats (if this
is stored), the rear view mirror positioning, etc. It is therefore advisable always
to keep the same RENAULT card so
that you can recall your personal settings.
1.2
“HANDS-FREE” RENAULT CARD: general information (2/3)
RENAULT card operating
range
This varies according to the surroundings. It is important to make sure when
handling the RENAULT card 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.
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.
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.
1.3
“HANDS-FREE” RENAULT CARD: general information (3/3)
3
6
Integrated 3 or separate 6
emergency key
(depending on vehicle)
This is only used in exceptional circumstances. It locks or unlocks the lefthand door if the RENAULT card does
not work:
– if the vehicle is located in a zone of
high electromagnetic radiation;
– use of devices using the same fre-
quency as the card;
– when the RENAULT card battery is
drained, flat battery, etc.
For instructions on how to use the
emergency key, refer to the information
on “Locking and unlocking the doors”.
Once you have entered the vehicle
using the emergency key, insert the
RENAULT card into the card reader
so that the engine can be started.
Replacement: need for an
additional RENAULT Card
If you lose your RENAULT card or
require another, you can obtain one
from an approved 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.
Faults with the RENAULT card
Make sure that the batteries are
always in good condition: they have
a service life of approximately two
years.
Refer to the information on the
“RENAULT card: Batteries" in
Section 5.
1.4
“HANDS-FREE” RENAULT CARD: use
1
3
2
Use
It allows the vehicle to be locked/unlocked without touching the RENAULT
card, when present in the detection
zone.
Unlocking the doors
Walk up to your vehicle carrying your
RENAULT card.
As soon as you grip one of the handles
(doors or tailgate), the locks will open
automatically.
The hazard warning lights flash once
to indicate that the doors have been unlocked.
Locking the doors
With the doors closed, walk away from
the vehicle carrying your RENAULT
card: the doors will lock automatically.
Note: the distance at which the vehicle
locks depends on the surroundings.
The hazard warning lights flash twice
and the side indicator lights light up
(for approximately 10 seconds) to indicate that the doors have been locked. A
beep also sounds.
This beep can be chosen from a range
of several options or turned off. Consult
an approved dealer.
Never leave your vehicle
with the RENAULT card
inside.
Operation in manual mode
If you wish, you can exit the hands-free
mode by pressing button 1 or 2; you will
then switch to manual mode and the
RENAULT card operates as described
in the section entitled "Hands-free
RENAULT card: general information":
Returning to hands-free
mode
Hands-Free mode returns automatically each time the vehicle ignition is
switched on.
Distance lighting function
This can, for example, identify the vehicle from a distance when parked in a
car park.
The side lights, dipped lights, indicators and interior lights light up for about
30 seconds when button 3 is pressed.
Note: pressing button 3 again during
the 30 seconds turns the lights off.
1.5
DEADLOCKING
1
2
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).
To activate deadlocking, you can:
– press button 2 twice, briefly;
– press and hold button 2.
The hazard warning lights flash four
times to indicate that the vehicle is
locked.
Note: deadlocking is not possible if the
hazard warning lights or the side lights
are lit.
Special notes for the HandsFree mode
Activating the deadlocking function
exits hands-free mode.
To unlock the doors, you must press
button 1 (refer to the information on the
“Hands-free RENAULT card: use").
Hands-Free mode returns automatically each time the vehicle ignition is
switched on.
1.6
Never use deadlocking if
someone is still inside the
vehicle.
OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOORS
1
Opening from the outside
Once the doors have been unlocked, or
with the hands-free RENAULT card on
your person, pull handle 1 towards you
to open the door.
Opening from the inside
Pull handle 2.
Lights-on warning buzzer
If you have left the lights on after switching off the ignition, a reminder buzzer
will sound when a door is opened (to
prevent discharge of the battery, etc.).
2
Driver’s responsibility
when parking or stopping
the vehicle
Never leave an animal,
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.
As a safety precaution,
the doors should only be
opened or closed when the
vehicle is stationary.
1.7
OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOORS (continued)
3
Safety of rear occupants
The driver can authorise
Child safety
Vehicles fitted with switch 3 with
integrated indicator light
Press switch 3 to lock the rear doors
and prevent operation of the rear electric windows.
The indicator light in the switch lights
up to confirm that the doors have been
locked.
Special note
This function also deactivates the rear
heating and ventilation controls (refer
to the information on “automatic climate
control” in Section 3).
hicle, the electric windows by pressing switch 3 on the side with the
symbol.
Depending on the vehicle, in the
event of a fault:
– a beep sounds;
– a message is displayed on the in-
– the integrated indicator does not
If the battery has been disconnected, press switch 3 on the side
with the symbol to lock the rear
doors.
operation of the rear doors
and, depending on the ve-
strument panel;
light up.
4
Vehicles not fitted with switch 3
To make it impossible for the rear doors
to be opened from the inside, move
lever 4 on each door and check from
the inside that the doors are securely
locked.
1.8
LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE DOORS (1/3)
Locking/unlocking the doors
from the outside
This is done using the RENAULT
card; refer to the information on the
"RENAULT card" in Section 1.
In certain cases, the RENAULT card
may not work:
– if the vehicle is located in a zone of
high electromagnetic radiation;
– use of appliances operating on the
same frequency as the card (mobile
phone, etc.);
– when the RENAULT card battery is
drained, flat battery, etc.
It is then possible:
– to use the emergency key (inte-
grated into the card or separate, depending on the vehicle) in the front
left-hand door;
– to lock using the emergency key (in-
tegrated into the card or separate,
depending on the vehicle);
– to use the interior door locking/un-
locking control (refer to the following
pages).
Unlocking using integrated
emergency key 2
Remove cover A from the front lefthand door (using the end of the emergency key) in notch 1.
Move it upwards to remove cover A.
A
1
Insert the key 2 into the lock and lock or
unlock the door.
2
1.9
LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE DOORS (2/3)
4
3
Unlocking using separate
emergency key 3
(depending on vehicle)
Insert key 3 in the left-hand side door
and lock or unlock the door.
1.10
Locking the doors manually
Turn the screw 4 with the door open
(using a tool such as a flat blade screwdriver) and close the door.
This means that the doors are then
locked from the outside.
The door can only be opened from the
inside of the vehicle.
LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE DOORS (3/3)
5
Interior locking/unlocking
door control
Switch 5 controls the doors, the tailgate
and the fuel filler flap simultaneously.
If a door or the tailgate is open or not
closed properly, the doors and tailgate
lock/unlock quickly.
Locking the doors without
the RENAULT card
For example, in the event of a discharged battery or if the RENAULT card
is temporarily not working, etc.
With the ignition switched off and
a front door open, press switch 5 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
will only be possible with the RENAULT
card.
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.
Doors and tailgate status
indicator light
When the ignition is switched on, the
indicator light integrated in switch 5 informs you of the status of the doors and
tailgate:
– light on, the doors and tailgate are
locked,
– light off, the doors and tailgate are
unlocked.
When you lock the doors, the indicator
light remains lit for approximately one
minute then goes out.
After locking/unlocking the vehicle 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.
Never leave your vehicle
with the RENAULT card
inside.
1.11
RENAULT ANTI-INTRUDER DEVICE (RAID)
You can decide whether you want to
activate this function.
Operating principle
When 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 opening a front door (vehicle sta-
tionary).
Note: if a door is opened, it will auto-
matically be locked again when the
vehicle reaches a speed of approximately 6 mph (10 km/h);
– by pressing door unlocking button 1.
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
To activate
With the ignition on, press central locking button 1 on the locking side (padlock side) for approximately 5 seconds,
until you hear the beep.
To deactivate
With the ignition on, press central locking button 1 on the unlocking side (opposite padlock side) for approximately
5 seconds, until you hear the beep.
Operating faults
If you notice an operating fault (automatic locking impossible), first check
that all doors are correctly locked. If
they are correctly locked and the fault
is still present, contact an approved
Dealer.
Also make sure that locking has not
been inadvertently deactivated.
If it has, switch the ignition off and on
again and reactivate it.
1.12
ENGINE IMMOBILISER
This prevents the vehicle from being
started by anyone not in possession
of the vehicle’s RENAULT card.
The vehicle is automatically protected
a few seconds after the engine is
switched off.
2
1
Any unauthorised work
carried out on the engine
immobiliser (computers,
wiring, etc.) could be dangerous. Work must be carried out
by qualified personnel.
Operating principle
As soon as the system detects the card,
indicator light 1 comes on continuously
for a few seconds then goes out.
The vehicle has recognised the code
and the engine can be started.
If the vehicle does not recognise the
code, indicator light 1 and card reader 2
will flash (rapid flashing), and the vehicle cannot be started.
1.13
ENGINE IMMOBILISER (continued)
Operating fault warning light
If there is interference and/or the handsfree RENAULT card is not recognised,
insert it in card reader 2.
1
If warning light 1 continues to flash or
remains continuously lit, then the card
is present but it is not recognised; this
indicates that there is an operating fault
in the system.
2
Indicator lights
Vehicle protection tell-tale light
A few seconds after the ignition has
been switched off, warning light 1 will
flash continuously.
1.14
If the RENAULT card is faulty (card
reader and warning light 1 flashing rapidly), use the second RENAULT card
(supplied with the vehicle) if possible.
Call an approved dealer, who is the only
person capable of repairing the engine
immobiliser system.
FRONT HEADRESTS
A
1
To adjust the angle of the
2
headrest
Depending on the vehicle, tilt section A
towards or away from you to the required position.
3
To raise the headrest
Pull the headrest upwards to the desired height.
To lower the headrest
Press button 2 and guide the headrest
down to the desired height.
To remove the headrest
Raise the headrest to its highest position (tilt the seatback backwards if
necessary). Press button 1 and lift the
headrest to release it.
To refit the headrest
Pull out the headrest rods 3 as far as
possible by pulling from the top. Take
care to ensure they are clean and correctly aligned and, if there are any problems, check that the notches are facing
forwards.
Insert the headrest rods into the holes
(tilt the seatback backwards if necessary).
Lower the headrest until it locks, press
button 1 and lower the headrest as far
as possible.
Check that each headrest rod 3 is securely locked in the seatback by trying
to pull them up or push them down.
The three upper positions can
be manipulated without pressing
button 2. However, it is preferable to
press this button to lower the headrest.
The headrest is an important safety component:
ensure that it is in place and
in the correct position. The
distance between your head and the
headrest and the distance between
the head and section A should be
as small as possible.
1.15
FRONT SEATS WITH MANUAL CONTROL
3
2
1
To move forwards or backwards
Lift lever 1 to unlock the seat. When the
seat is in the required position, release
the lever and ensure that the seat is
locked in place.
To tilt the seatback
Lift lever 4 and tilt the seatback to the
desired position.
To adjust the lumbar support on the
driver’s seat:
Pull handle 2.
4
To adjust the driver’s seat height:
Move lever 3 as many times as necessary:
– upwards to raise the seat,
– downwards to lower the seat.
For safety reasons, carry
out any adjustments when
the vehicle is not being
driven.
We would advise you not
to recline the seatbacks too
far to ensure that the effec-
tiveness of the seat belts is
not reduced.
Make sure that the seatbacks are
locked in place correctly.
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
FRONT SEATS WITH ELECTRIC CONTROL
Switches 1 and 3 are the same shape
as the seat squab and seatback:
switch 1 is used for adjusting the seat
squab and switch 3 is used for adjusting the seatback.
On equipped vehicles, button 2 is used
to store the chosen driving position. It
is possible to store a driving position
using the RENAULT Card.
The system operates:
– hands-free RENAULT card de-
tected or, depending on the vehicle,
RENAULT remote control in ‘accessories’ position in the card reader;
– for vehicles with button 2, this also
operates for about 40 minutes when
the driver’s door is opened and the
ignition is switched off.
For safety reasons, carry
out any adjustments when
the vehicle is not being
driven.
2
1
3
4
Adjusting the seat squab:
switch 1
– To move forwards
Move it forwards.
– To move backwards
Move it backwards.
– To raise
Lift the rear of the switch.
– To lower
Lower the rear of the switch.
Adjusting the seatback:
switch 3
To tilt the seatback
Move the switch forward or backwards.
Adjusting the lumbar support on the
driver’s seat
Pull handle 4.
We would advise you not
to recline the seatbacks too
far to ensure that the effec-
tiveness of the seat belts is
not reduced.
Make sure that the seatbacks are
locked in place correctly.
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.
1.17
STORING THE DRIVER’S SEAT POSITION
It is possible to store a driving position
using the RENAULT Card.
A driving position includes the driver’s
seat position and door mirror settings.
When a driving position is stored, the
seat and door mirror settings linked to
the RENAULT Card used are automatically recalled when the doors are unlocked and opened using the RENAULT
Card.
The system operates:
– hands-free RENAULT card de-
tected or, depending on the vehicle,
RENAULT remote control in ‘accessories’ position in the card reader;
– when the driver’s door is opened,
with the ignition off, for about 40 minutes.
2
1
3
Driver’s seat memory
procedure
With the ignition on, adjust the seat
using switches 1 and 3 (see information on “Front seats with electric control” in Section 1).
Press button 2 until you hear a beep:
the driving position is stored.
Repeat this procedure for each of the
RENAULT Cards.
Recalling a stored position
With the vehicle stationary, briefly
press button 2.
Note: recall of the stored position is in-
terrupted if one of the seat adjustment
buttons is pressed during recall.
When driving, it is possible to adjust
the driving position, but it is not possible
to recall a driving position.
Special case
Several hands-free cards in the vehicle.
In this case:
– there is no automatic recall;
– it is possible to recall the driving po-
sition by inserting the RENAULT
card in the card reader and pressing
button 2.
1.18
FRONT ARMRESTS/HEATED SEATS
1
2
Armrests
Adjustment
If the vehicle is fitted with this, lift armrest 1 fully. Lower it fully then raise it to
the desired height.
Fasten the seat belt before adjusting the armrest.
Heated seats
With the engine running, press
switch 2. The indicator light in the
switch lights up.
The system, which has a thermostat,
decides whether or not the heating is
needed.
1.19
SEAT BELTS (1/3)
Always wear your seat belt when travelling in your vehicle. You must also
comply with the legislation of the particular country you are in.
Before starting, first adjust your driving position, then ask all occupants
to adjust their seat belts to ensure
optimum protection.
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.
Adjusting your driving
position
– Sit well back in your seat (having
removed your coat or jacket etc.).
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.
The top of your head should be in
line with the top of 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.
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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 seat 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.
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SEAT BELTS (2/3)
1
3
4
5
5
Fastening
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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If this warning light on the instrument
panel or the dashboard goes out, the
front seat belts have been correctly fastened.
Front seat belt reminder
warning light
Unfastening
Press button 4 on buckle 5 and the seat
belt will be rewound by the inertia reel.
Guide the buckle to help the operation.
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Adjusting the height of the
front seat belts
Press button 6 to adjust the seat belt
height so that the shoulder strap 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.
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SEAT BELTS (3/3)
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: 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 refitting the rear bench seat, take care that 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)
These are:
– buckle pretensioners,
– lap belt pretensioners in the front
seats,
– force 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 buckle pretensioner (which en-
gages to correct seat belt slack);
– the lap pretensioner, the low volume
front air bag and the force limiter;
– the large volume front air bag.
2
1
Pretensioners
In the event of a severe frontal impact
and if the ignition is switched on, the
system may engage the following depending on the force of the impact:
– piston 1 which immediately retracts
the seat belt;
– piston 2.
The pretensioners hold the seat belt
against the body and thus increase its
efficiency.
– 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)
Force limiter
Above a certain level of impact force,
this mechanism is used to limit the force
of the belt against the body so that it is
at an acceptable level.
B
A
Air bags for driver A and
front passenger B
An air bag may be provided for both the
driver and the front passenger.
An “Air bag” marking on the steering
wheel, dashboard and, depending on
the vehicle, the lower section of the
windscreen inform you of the presence
of additional means of restraint (air
bags, pretensioners, etc.) in the passenger compartment.
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;
– a shared electronic unit which in-
cludes the impact detector and a
monitoring system which controls
the ignition module for the gas generator;
– a single
instrument panel.
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.
å warning light on the
The air bag system uses
pyrotechnic principles. This
explains why, when the air
bag inflates, it will gener-
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