Renault Modus Handbook
MODUS
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.
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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.
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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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Section 1: Getting to know your vehicle
Radio frequency remote control unit: general information, use, deadlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Automatic locking of opening elements when driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.11
Engine immobiliser system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.12
Headrests - Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.13
Seat belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.16
Additional methods of restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.20
to the front seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.20
to the rear seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.24
Additional methods of side restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.25
Child safety: general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.27
Choosing a child seat mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.30
Fitting a child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.32
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
Information displays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.61
Clock and exterior temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.62
Rear-view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.64
Audible and visual signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.66
Exterior lighting and signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.67
Headlight beam adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.72
Washers/Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.73
Fuel tank (filling with fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.76
1.1
KEY/RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL: general information (1/2)
A
5
Key A
1 Coded key for ignition switch,
doors and fuel filler cap.
B C
3
2
1
4
Radio frequency remote
control unit B or C
1 Locking the doors and tailgate.
2 Unlocking the doors and tailgate.
3 Driver’s door and ignition key.
3
2
1
5
4
4 Locking/unlocking the tailgate only.
5 To release the key from its hous-
ing, press button 5. It will be released automatically.
To reinsert it in its housing, press
button 5 and guide the key into the
storage position.
The key must not be used for any
function other than those described
in the handbook (removing the cap
from a bottle, etc.).
1.2
Advice
Avoid leaving the remote control in
hot, cold or humid areas.
KEY/RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL: general information (2/2)
Radio frequency remote
control operating range
This varies according to the environment: take care not to lock or unlock
the doors by inadvertently pressing the
buttons on the remote control.
Interference
The presence of certain objects (metal
objects, mobile telephones, or an area
with strong electromagnetic radiation,
etc.) close to the key may create interference and affect the operation of the
system.
Driver’s responsibility
Never leave your vehicle with the key 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.
For replacement, or if you
require an additional remote
control.
You must only contact an approved
Dealer.
– To replace a remote control, the
vehicle must be taken to an approved Dealer as both the vehicle and the remote control are
needed to initialise the system.
– Depending on the vehicle, you
have the option of using up to
four remote controls.
Remote control unit failure
Make sure that the correct battery
type is being used, and that the
battery is in good condition and inserted correctly. These batteries
have a service life of approximately
two years.
Refer to the information on the “Key,
radio frequency remote control: batteries” in Section 5 for the battery
changing procedure.
1.3
RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL: use (1/2)
A B
2
2
1
1
Unlocking the doors
Remote control A or B
Press unlocking button 2.
The hazard warning lights and indica-
tor lights flash once to indicate that the
doors have unlocked.
1.4
Special notes (for some countries):
– pressing button 2 enables the driv-
er’s door only to be unlocked,
– the other doors can be unlocked by
pressing button 2 twice.
The key must not be used for any
other function than those described
in the handbook (removing the cap
from a bottle, etc.).
RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL: use (2/2)
A
2
1
3
Locking the doors
Remote control A or B
Press locking button 1.
The indicator lights and hazard warning
lights flash twice to indicate that the
doors have locked:
If a door or the tailgate is open or not
properly shut, the doors or tailgate lock
then quickly unlock and the hazard
warning lights and indicator lights do
not flash.
B
2
1
3
Unlocking/locking the tailgate
only
(for some countries)
Press button 3 to unlock or lock the tail-
gate.
The hazard warning lights and indica-
tor lights flash once to indicate that the
tailgate is unlocked if the vehicle doors
are locked.
The hazard warning lights and indicator
lights flash twice to indicate that the tailgate is locked if the vehicle doors are
locked.
Driver’s responsibility
Never leave your vehicle with the key 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.
1.5
DEADLOCKING
1
Deadlocking of the doors/
tailgate
(for some countries)
This allows you to lock the doors and
tailgate and to prevent the doors from
being opened with the interior handles
(by breaking the window and then trying
to open the doors from the inside).
1
To activate deadlocking
Press button 1 twice in quick succession.
The hazard warning lights and indicator lights flash five times to indicate that
the doors have locked.
Never use deadlocking if
someone is still inside the
vehicle.
1.6
OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOORS (1/2)
1
Opening the doors from the
outside
After the vehicle has been locked using
the remote control or the key, pull
handle 1.
Opening from the inside
Pull handle 2.
Lights-on warning buzzer
If you have switched off the ignition
and left the lights switched on, a warning buzzer will sound when a door is
opened.
2
Door/tailgate open buzzer
If a door or tailgate is open or not properly closed, as soon as the vehicle
reaches a speed of approximately 12
mph (20 km/h), the message “luggage
compartment open” or “door open” (depending on what is open) will appear on
the instrument panel accompanied by a
warning light.
As a safety precaution,
the doors should only be
opened or closed when the
vehicle is stationary.
1.7
OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOORS (2/2)
Safety of rear occupants
The driver can authorise
operation of the rear doors
and, depending on the ve-
strument panel;
light up.
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,
3
Child safety
Vehicles fitted with switch 3 with
integrated indicator light
Press switch 3 to inhibit operation of
the rear electric windows and opening
of the rear doors from the inside. The
indicator light in the switch confirms
that the locks have been activated.
hicle, the electric windows by pressing switch 3 on the side with the illustration.
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.
activating equipment such as the electric windows or by 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.
4
Vehicle with manual door locking
Move lever 4 and check from the inside
that the doors are securely locked, to
prevent the rear doors being opened
from the inside.
1.8
LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE DOORS (1/2)
Locking/Unlocking from the
outside
Refer to the information on the “Key,
radio frequency remote control: general
information”.
In some cases, the key/radio frequency
remote control may not work:
– if the vehicle is located in a zone of
high electromagnetic radiation;
– if the remote control battery is old or
the vehicle battery discharged.
It is then possible:
– to use the key/remote control locking
unit near to the left-hand door mirror;
– depending on the vehicle, to use the
remote control key, for the front left-
hand door only;
– to lock each of the doors manually;
– to use the interior door locking/un-
locking control (refer to the following
pages).
Using the key
Insert the key into lock 1 then lock or
unlock.
1
2
Locking the doors manually
With the door open, turn screw 2 (using
the key) and close the door.
This means that the doors are then
locked from the outside.
The doors can only be opened from the
inside by pressing the opening controls
on the inside or by using the key for the
front left-hand door.
1.9
LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE DOORS (2/2)
Locking/Unlocking doors
from the outside (continued)
Using the door locking/unlocking interior control.
With the engine switched off and a front
door open, press switch 3 for more than
five seconds.
Make sure you have your key with you
before you leave your vehicle.
When the door is closed, all the doors
and tailgate will be locked.
Unlocking from outside the vehicle will
only be possible with the key, for the
front left-hand door.
Locking/Unlocking from the
inside: button 3
This simultaneously controls the opening elements (doors and tailgate) and
the fuel filler flap.
If a door is open or not properly closed,
the doors lock and then quickly unlock.
3
To lock the vehicle leaving a door
open (eg. when transporting something in the luggage compartment
which prevents it from being closed),
or when the vehicle is located in a
zone of high electromagnetic radiation, or if the card or key is faulty:
with the engine switched off, press
and hold button 3 for more than five
seconds.
Doors and tailgate status
indicator light
The indicator light integrated in button 3
shows whether or not the doors and
tailgate are locked:
– the indicator light is on when the
doors/tailgate are locked;
– the light goes out when the doors/
tailgate are unlocked.
When you lock the doors, the indicator
light remains lit for approximately one
minute then goes out.
Driver’s responsibility
Never leave your vehicle
with the key or remote control inside.
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.
1.10
AUTOMATIC LOCKING WHEN DRIVING
You can decide whether you want to
activate this function.
To activate
With the ignition on, press central
door locking button 1 for approximately
5 seconds, until you hear one beep.
To deactivate
With the ignition on, press central
door locking button 1 for approximately
5 seconds, until you hear one beep.
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.
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 doors and tailgate, etc.), firstly check that the doors
and tailgate are properly closed. If they
are properly closed, contact an approved Dealer.
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 door unlocking button 1.
– by opening a door when stationary.
Note: if a door is opened or closed, it
will automatically lock again when the
vehicle reaches a speed of 6 mph (10
km/h).
1.11
ENGINE IMMOBILISER
This prevents the vehicle being
driven by anyone not in possession
of the vehicle’s coded ignition key.
The vehicle is automatically protected
a few seconds after the engine is
switched off.
Any unauthorised work
carried out on the engine
immobiliser (computers,
wiring, etc.) could be dangerous. Work must be carried out
by qualified personnel.
1.12
1
Operating principle
When the engine is started, warning
light 1 remains lit for a few seconds
then goes out (refer to the information
on “Starting the engine” in Section 2).
If the code is not recognised, the warning light flashes rapidly and the vehicle
will not start.
1
Vehicle protection tell-tale light
After the ignition has been switched off,
warning light 1 flashes and the vehicle
is protected.
Operating fault warning light
If the warning light continues to flash or
stays lit up permanently following an attempt to start the engine, this indicates
a fault in the system.
In this case, use the second key (supplied with the vehicle). If the fault is still
present, contact your approved Dealer
as only an approved Dealer is qualified to repair the engine immobiliser
system.
FRONT HEADRESTS
A
1
2
To raise the headrest
Slide it upwards to the required height.
To lower the headrest
Move tab 1 forwards and lower the
headrest down to the required height.
To remove the headrest
Press button 2 and lift the headrest to
release it.
To refit the headrest
Insert the headrest rods into the holes,
with the notches facing forwards.
Move tab 1 forwards and lower the
headrest down to the required height.
For safety reasons, carry
out any adjustments when
the vehicle is not being
driven.
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.
1.13
REAR HEADRESTS
A
2
1
B
Positions for use
Press tab A of lock 1 and raise the
headrest to its maximum height to use
it in the high position. Lower it until it
locks to use it in the bottom position.
Storage position
Press catch 2 and lower the headrest
completely.
When the headrest is set at the
lowest position (position B) this is
for storage only: It should not be in
this position when a seat is occupied.
1.14
To remove the headrest
Press tab A on catches 1 and 2 then
take out the headrest.
To refit the headrest
Insert the rods into the holes, press the
tabs on both rods and lower the headrest.
The headrest is a safety
component, check that it is
fitted and in the correct po-
sition.
FRONT SEATS
1
2
3
4
To move forwards or
backwards
Lift handle 1 underneath the seat to
release. Release the handle once
the seat is in the correct position and
ensure that the seat is fully locked into
position.
To tilt the seatback
Turn control knob 4 and tilt the seatback to the desired position.
Adjusting the height of the
driver’s seat
Move lever 2 as many times as necessary:
– upwards to raise it;
– downwards to lower it.
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,
decides whether or not the heating is
needed.
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 effectiveness of the seat belts is
not reduced.
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.
1.15
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.
Before starting, first adjust your
driving position, then ask all passengers 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
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 safety reasons, the top of
the headrest must be level with the
top of the head;
– 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.
Refer to the information on the
“Steering wheel” in Section 1.
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.
1.16
SEAT BELTS (2/4)
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.
6
1
3
5
4
5
To fasten
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 before it clicks in, allow
it to return before attempting to unwind
it again.
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This warning light on the instrument
panel or dashboard goes out to let you
know that the seat belt has been correctly fastened.
Seat belt reminder
warning light
Unlocking
Press button 4 on catch 5 and the seat
belt will be rewound by the inertia reel.
Guide the buckle to help the operation.
Adjusting the height of the
seat belt
Move button 6 to select the position you
require so that chest strap 1 is worn as
described above.
Make sure that the seat belt is locked
in position correctly after you have adjusted it.
1.17
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 belt
Unwind belt 9 slowly from its housing,
then fasten buckle 8 into the corresponding black catch 11.
Make sure that the rear
bench seats are locked in
position properly so that the
seat belts will operate efficiently. Refer to the information on
the “Rear bench seats” in Section 3.
10
11
12
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.
1.18
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: 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).
1.19
METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS (1/4)
These are:
– pretensioners,
– chest and lap belt force limiters,
– air bags for driver and front pas-
senger.
These systems are designed to operate
independently or together in the event
of a front, side or rear impact.
Depending on the severity of the
impact, the system can trigger:
– seat belt locking;
– the lap belt pretensioner to keep
the occupant in their seat, the low
volume front air bag and the force
limiter;
– the large volume air bag.
1
Pretensioners
With the ignition switched on, if the vehicle is subjected to a significant frontal
impact the system may, depending on
the severity of impact, trigger piston 1
which instantly retracts the belt.
The pretensioners flatten the belt
against the body, holding the occupant
against the seat, thus improving the efficiency of the 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)
Chest-level and lap belt load
limiters
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.
Air bags 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 the dashboard (air
bag zone A) and, depending on the vehicle, a label on the lower part 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.
– remote sensors.
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)
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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Special feature of the front air
bag
There are two volumes of operation depending on the severity of the impact:
– low volume air bag, this is the first
stage of operation;
– large volume air bag, the straps are
torn in order to allow the air bag to inflate to a higher volume (in the event
of more severe impacts).
Operating faults
Warning light 1 will light up on the instrument panel when the ignition is
switched 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.
METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS (4/4)
All of the warnings below are given so that the air bag 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 the air bag inflates.
Warnings concerning the driver’s air bag
– Do not modify the steering wheel or the steering wheel boss.
– Do not cover the steering wheel boss under any circumstances.
– Do not attach any objects (badge, logo, clock, telephone holder, etc.) to the steering wheel boss.
– The steering wheel must not be removed (except by qualified personnel from our Network).
– When driving, do not sit too close to the steering wheel. Sit with your arms slightly bent (see the information on “Adjusting
your driving position” in Section 1). This will allow sufficient space for the air bag to deploy correctly and be fully effective.
Warnings concerning the passenger air bag
– Do not attach or glue any objects (badge, logo, clock, telephone holder, etc.) to the dashboard on or near the air bag.
– Do not place anything between the dashboard and the passenger (pet, umbrella, walking stick, parcels, etc.).
– The passenger must not put his or her feet on the dashboard or seat as there is a risk that serious injuries may occur. In
general, parts of the body should be kept away from the dashboard (knees, hands, head, etc.).
– The devices in addition to the front passenger seat belt should be reactivated as soon as a child seat is removed, to ensure
the protection of the passenger in the event of an impact.
A CHILD SEAT MUST NOT BE FITTED TO THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT UNLESS THE
ADDITIONAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, I.E. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG, ARE DEACTIVATED.
(refer to Section 1 “Child safety: deactivating/activating the front passenger air bag”)
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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE REAR 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 control units, wiring) and the system
components must not be reused
on any other vehicle, even if identical.
– 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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