TRAFIC 1995
RENAULT
recommends ELF
All types
of engine
Petrol engines
all types
All types
of engine
5- or 6-speed
manual gearbox.
ELF EXCELLIUM LDX 5W-40 ACEA A3 / B3 / B4
Optimum performance, maximum protection in the most severe conditions
All types of driving
ELF EVOLUTION SXR 5W-40 ACEA A3 / B3 / B4
Optimum performance
All types of driving
ELF EVOLUTION SXR 5W-30 ACEA A5 / B5
Fuel economy, engine protection and respect for the environment.
All types of driving
ELF COMPETITION ST 10W-40 ACEA A3 / B3
ELF TURBO DIESEL 10W-40 ACEA B3 / B4
Other RENAULT-approved lubricants for normal use.
TRANSELF TRX 75W-80 API GL5
RENAULT recommends approved ELF lubricants.
When topping up or changing the oil, we recommend you use the original oils.
Consult your RENAULT Dealer or visit the site www.lubricants.elf.com
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Brief overview
• Tyre pressures ......................................................................................................... 0.04
• Adjusting the seats and the driver's position ........................................ 1.18
➟ 1.31
• Child restraints .......................................................................................... 1.32
➟ 1.43
• Warning lights ............................................................................................ 1.48
➟ 1.58
• Audible and visual signals ....................................................................... 1.62
➟ 1.65
• Running in, driving ................................................................................... 2.02
➟ 2.21
• Heating / air conditioning ........................................................................ 3.02
➟ 3.12
• Opening the bonnet ............................................................................................... 4.02
• Levels (engine oil, screen washer, etc.) .................................................. 4.03
➟ 4.11
• Emergency spare wheel ............................................................................ 5.02
➟ 5.05
• Practical advice (changing bulbs, fuses, repairs,
operating faults) ......................................................................................... 5.02
➟ 5.36
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CONTENTS
Sections
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Getting to know your vehicle ............................................................
Driving ...............................................................................................................
Your comfort .................................................................................................
Maintenance ..................................................................................................
Practical advice ...........................................................................................
Technical specifications ........................................................................
Alphabetical index ....................................................................................
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Tyre pressures (in hectopascals or bar, when cold)
Ty re s i z es
(original fittings)
195/65R 16 C 205/65 R 16 C 215/65 R 16C 195/75 R 16C
Wheel sizes 6 J 16
Front 3.4 3.8 3.1 3.8
Rear 3.7 4.2 3.4 4.2
Spare wheel 3.7 4.2 3.4 4.2
Tyre safety and use of snow chains
Refer to the information on tyres in Section 5 for maintenance information and, depending on the version, the conditions
under which snow chains may be fitted to the vehicle.
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Section 1: Getting to know your vehicle
Keys - Remote control - Deadlocking ................................................................................................ 1.02 ➟ 1.05
Doors ..................................................................................................................................................... 1.06
➟ 1.13
Anti-intrusion alarm .............................................................................................................................. 1.14 - 1.15
Engine immobiliser ........................................................................................................................................... 1.16
Front seats ......................................................................................................................................................... 1.17
Headrests ........................................................................................................................................................... 1.18
Rear-view mirrors ............................................................................................................................................. 1.19
Seat belts ................................................................................................................ 1.20 - 1.21 - 1.28 - 1.29 - 1.31
Restraint systems in addition to front seat belts .............................................................................. 1.22
➟ 1.27
Front seat belt pretensioners ................................................................................................................ 1.22 - 1.23
Airbag .................................................................................................................................................... 1.22
➟ 1.27
Methods of restraint in addition to the rear seat belt ...................................................................................1.30
Child safety ........................................................................................................................................... 1.32
➟ 1.43
Driver’s position ................................................................................................................................... 1.44
➟ 1.47
Instrument panel .................................................................................................................................. 1.48
➟ 1.55
Trip computer and warning system ................................................................................................... 1.56
➟ 1.58
Clock .................................................................................................................................................................. 1.59
Washers / Wipers .............................................................................................................................................. 1.60
Lighting and external signals ................................................................................................................ 1.61 - 1.62
Electric headlight beam adjustment ................................................................................................................ 1.63
Audible and visual signals .............................................................................................................................. 1.64
Fuel tank ................................................................................................................................................. 1.65 - 1.66
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1.02
KEYS
1 Radio frequency remote controls,
ignition key, key for doors and
fuel filler cap.
2 Ignition key, key for doors and
fuel filler cap.
Driver's responsibility
If there is a child (or a pet)
in the vehicle, never leave
it unattended with the key
in the ignition. With the key in the
ignition the child could start the
engine or operate electrical
equipment such as the electric
windowsandthereisariskthathe
or she may be injured (by trapping
his or her neck, arm, hand, etc.).
Risk of serious injury.
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B
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RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL
The remote control 1 locks and
unlocks the doors.
It is supplied with power by a
battery which must be replaced
when battery warning light 2 no
longer lights up (refer to the section
entitled “Batteries for the remote
control unit”).
Locking/unlocking the doors
Press the remote control unit for
approximately one second
(indicator light 2 lights up) to lock
(side B) or to unlock (side A).
The side indicators and hazard
warning lights flash twice to
indicate that the doors have been
locked.
Note: depending on the vehicle, if
either a door or the boot lid is open
or not properly closed, the hazard
warning lights will not flash.
The hazard warning lights and side
indicators flash once to indicate
unlocking.
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RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (continued)
Remote control unit operating
range
This varies according to the
surroundings: therefore when
handling the remote control, be
careful that you do not
inadvertently lock or unlock the
doors!
Note: on certain vehicles, if a door is
not opened within approximately
30 seconds of the door being
unlocked by remote control, the
doors will lock again automatically.
Interference
Operation of the remote controlmay
be disrupted by equipment being
used close to the vehicle (e.g.
external equipment or the use of
devices which operate on the same
frequency as the remote control).
If you lose your keys or need
another set of keys (or a remote
control), contact your RENAULT
Dealer.
• If a remote control is replaced, it
will be necessary to take the
vehicle and all sets of keys to
your RENAULT Dealer to
initialise the system.
• It is not possible to usemore than
four remote control units for one
vehicle.
Make sure that the batteries are
always in good condition - they last
for approximately two years.
Refer to the section entitled
“Batteries for the remote control
unit” in Section 5 for information
on how to change the batteries.
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1.05
DEADLOCKING
Deadlocking the doors and tailgate
(for some countries)
This allows you to lock the doors
and tailgate and to prevent the
doors from being unlocked with the
interior handles (for example, by
breaking the window and then
trying to open the door from the
inside).
To activate deadlocking, press
twice on locking side A of the
remote control.
The hazard warning lights flash five
times to indicate locking.
Special note: deadlocking is not
possible if the hazard warning lights
or the side lights are lit.
Never use deadlocking if
someone is still inside the
vehicle.
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1.06
INTERIOR ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKING CONTROL
Fromtheinsidewithelectric
central locking 1
This enables all the doors to
be locked simultaneously.
To lock, press the switch on
the opposite side to that in the
diagram.
If you decide to keep the
doors locked when you are
driving, remember that it
may be more difficult for
those assisting youto gain access to
your vehicle in the event of an
emergency.
Note: the front doors cannot be
locked if a door is open.
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3
4
1.07
FRONT DOORS
Opening the doors from the
outside
Unlock driver's door 2 using the key
or, for vehicles fitted with the
remote control unit, use the remote
control. Pull lever 1 towards you
and open the door.
Closing from the outside
Push the door until it catches
automatically. Lock it with key 2 or
use the remote control.
Opening the doors from the
inside
Use lever 4.
Closing from the inside
Pull the door until it catches
automatically.
Manual locking
With the door closed, lock the door
by pressing button 3.
Warning buzzer
An audible warning will sound
when a front door is opened and the
lights are still switched on after the
ignition has been turned off (to
prevent discharge of the battery).
As a safety precaution,
the doors should only be
opened or closed when
the vehicle is stationary.
Note: the front doors cannot be
locked if a door is open.
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1.08
SLIDING SIDE OPENING DOORS
Opening the doors from the
outside
Unlock the front door using the key,
or, for vehicles fitted with the
system, use the remote control unit.
Pull handle 1 towards you and slide
the door towards the rear.
Closing from the outside
Slide the door towards the front of
the vehicle while holding handle 1
until it is completely closed.
Lock with the key or using the
remote control.
Opening the doors from the
inside
Pull handle 3 towards the rear of the
vehicle and open the sliding door
until it locks into position.
Closing from the inside
Pull handle 2 towards the front of
the vehicle.
Manual locking
Use button 4.
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1.09
SLIDING SIDE DOORS (continued)
Childproof locks
To prevent the sliding side door
from being opened from the inside,
turn bolt 5 clockwise through 90°
(usingatoolsuchasaflat
screwdriver) and check from the
inside that the door is properly
locked.
Recommendations
concerning the sliding side
door
Care must be taken when
opening or closing the sliding door,
as is the case for any of the opening
elements on the vehicle:
- check that the door will not come
into contact with any person, part
of the body, animal or object;
- use only the handles on the
inside and outside of the door to
operate it.
- take care when opening and
closing the door;
- take particular care when the
vehicle is parked on a slope: open
the door with care until it is fully
open and latches into its locking
position;
- before moving off, always ensure
that the door is properly closed.
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1.10
REAR SWING DOORS
Opening the doors from the
outside
Unlock using the door key, or, for
vehicles fitted with the system, use
the remote control unit. Pull lever 1
towards you and open the door.
Press handle 2 andopenthesecond
door.
If the vehicle is parked on
the hard shoulder with the
tailgate open,the rear lights
may be obscured. You
should make other road users
aware of the presence of your
vehicle by using a warning triangle
or otherequipment specified bythe
road traffic regulations of the
country concerned.
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1.11
REAR SWING DOORS (continued)
Opening the doors to the
maximum position
For eachdoor, pull catch 1 to release
door handle 2. Open the door as far
as possible.
There is no device to
restrain the doors in the
wind.
Closing from the outside
Return the doors to an
almost-closed position and slam
them shut.
For your safety, check
that all your vehicle's
doors are properly closed
before starting the
engine.
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1.12
REAR SWING DOORS (continued)
Opening the doors from the
inside
Pull handle 3 andopenthedoor.
Turn handle 4 and open the second
door.
For your safety, check
that all your vehicle's
doors are properly closed
before starting the
engine.
Closing from the inside
Close the door using handle 4,then
the second door.
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1.13
TAILGATE
The tailgate locks andunlocks at the
same time as the doors.
To open
Press button 1 and lift the tailgate.
To close
Lower the tailgate, initially using
handle 2 to assist you.
When the tailgate has been lowered
to shoulder height, release handle 2
and finish closing the tailgate by
pressing down on the tailgate from
the outside.
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1.14
ANTI-INTRUSION ALARM
It protects thevehicle by performing
the following functions:
- volumetric protection of the front
passenger compartment using an
ultrasound field;
- protection of the passenger
compartment perimeter;
- protection of the rear load area
and bonnet;
- surveillance in the event of an
attempt tostart the engine with an
incorrect ignition key;
- surveillance in the event of horn
power supply cut-off.
Before activating the alarm
function
Check that:
- the windows and doors are
properly closed;
- there are no passengers, animals
or objectsinside the vehicle which
could move and set off the alarm.
Otherwise it will be necessary
to disable the passenger
compartment protection
promptly, refer to the section on
disabling the spatial protection.
Passenger compartment protection
is disabled (in the event, for
example, of there being a moving
object or animal in the vehicle).
Press the locking side 1 of the
remote control locking unit, the
horn will bleep to confirm
disablement.
It remains disabled even if you
press the locking side 1 of the
remote control locking unit several
times.
Disablement is cancelled each time
the doors are unlocked.
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ANTI-INTRUSION ALARM (continued)
Activating the alarm function
The alarm is set when the doors are
locked with the remote control unit.
This is signalled by the hazard
warning lights flashing twice
When the alarm function is
activated, any detection leads to the
alarm being triggered and the
hazard warning lights flashing for
around 25 seconds.
After approximately 5 seconds, if
the detection persists, the system
will start once more for
approximately 25 seconds and then
again for approximately 13 minutes.
Beyond that, there is no more
surveillance until the doors are next
unlocked/locked.
If the hazard warning
lights do not flash when
the alarm is set this
indicates that a door or
the bonnet is open or not
properly closed: check. If this is
not the case, contact your
RENAULT Dealer.
Deactivating the alarm function
The alarm, even when triggered,
stops:
- when the doors are unlocked with
the remote control unit;
- when the vehicle ignition is
switched on.
Deactivation is indicated by the
hazard warning lights flashing
once.
If the hazard warning
lights do not flash when
the alarm is deactivated
this indicates that the
alarm was triggered during your
absence.
Opening the doors with the
key doesnot stop the alarm;
it must be stopped using
the remote control unit or
by switching the ignition on using
the vehicle key.
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1.16
ENGINE IMMOBILISER
This prevents the vehicle being
driven by anyone not in possession
of the vehicle's coded ignition key.
Any work on or
modification to the
engine immobiliser
system (computers,
wiring, etc.) may be dangerous.
Work m us t be carr ied ou t by
qualified RENAULT personnel.
Operating principle
The vehicle is automatically
protected a few seconds after the
key is removed from the ignition.
If the vehicle does not recognise the
ignition key code, warning light 1
will flash continuously and the
engine cannot be started.
• Engine immobiliser operating
indicator light
When the ignition is switched on,
warning light 1 comes on for
approximately three seconds and
then goes out. The vehicle has
recognised the code. You can then
start the engine.
• Vehicle protection indicator light
A few seconds after the ignition
has been switched off, indicator
light 1 will flash continuously.
The vehicle will not be protected
until the key has been taken out
of the ignition.
• Operating fault warning light
If warning light 1 continues to
flash or stays on continuously
when the ignition has been
switched on, this indicates that
the system is not operating
correctly.
In all cases,itisessential to
contact a RENAULT Dealer. Only
RENAULT Dealers are qualified to
repair the engine immobiliser.
If the coded ignition key is faulty,
use the second key (supplied with
the vehicle). If you do not have
access to this, it is essential to
contact a RENAULT Dealer
because they alone are authorised
to repair the engine immobiliser.
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1.17
FRONT SEATS
To move a seat forwards or
backwards
Lift bar 2. Adjust the seat and
release it. Make sure the seat is
correctly locked in position.
To adjust the height of the seat
Lift handle 1. Release it at the
required position.
Note: lift yourself out of the seat
while you are raising the seat
height.
To tilt the seatback
Use lever 6.
Heated seats
Press switch 5.
An indicator light lights up on the
switch.
Front armrests 4
To adjust the lumbar support on the
driver’sseat
Turn tumblewheel 3
We would advise you not to
recline the seatbacks too far
to ensure that the
effectiveness of the seat
beltsisnotreduced.
Make sure the seatback is locked in
place correctly.
Nothing should be placed on the
floor (area in front of driver) as
objects could slide under the pedal
during sudden braking
manoeuvres and obstruct its use.
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1.18
FRONT HEADRESTS
To raise or lower the headrest
While sitting in the seat, pull the
headrest towards you andslide it up
or down at the same time.
To remove the headrest
Raise the headrest until it is at the
highest possible setting. Lift up
tab 1 and then pull the headrest
upwards until it is released.
To refit the headrest
Insert the rods into the sleeves.
Lower the headrest until it locks in
position.
The headrest is
important for safety.
Ensure that it is in place
andinthecorrect
position. The distance between
your head and the headrest
should be as small as possible.
The top of your head should be
in line with the top of the
headrest.
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B
C
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4
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1.19
REAR-VIEW MIRRORS
Interior rear-view mirror
This is adjustable. When driving at
night, tilt the small lever 1 to avoid
being dazzled by the headlights of
the vehicle behind.
Door mirrors
Push mirror 2 to position it.
Mirror 3 is fixed.
Mirror 2 or 4 provides
the same visibility as a
conventional rear-view
mirror. Mirror 3 can be
used, for your safety, to increase
rear side visibility: objects
appear much further away than
they really are.
Electrically-adjustable door
mirrors
With the ignition on, turn knob 5to:
- position A to adjust the left-hand
door mirror;
- position C to adjust the right-hand
door mirror;
B is the central neutral position.
Mirror 3 is fixed.
Heated door mirrors
Mirrors 4 are de-iced at the same
time as the rear screen.
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SEAT BELTS
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 driving off:
- first ensure that your driving
position is correct
- then adjust your seat belt to
provide maximum protection.
Incorrectly adjusted seat
belts may cause injuries
in the event of an
accident.
Even pregnant women should
wear a seat belt. In this
eventuality, ensure that the lap
belt is not exerting too much
pressure on the abdomen but do
not allow any slack.
Adjusting your driving position
• Sitwellbackinyourseat(having
removed your coat or jacket). This
is essential to ensure your back is
positioned correctly.
• Adjusting the distance between
the seat and the pedals. Your s ea t
should be as far back as possible
while still allowing you to be able
to fully depress the clutch pedal.
The seatback should be adjusted
so that your arms are slightly bent
when you hold the steering
wheel.
• Adjusting the position of your
headrest. For safety reasons, the
topofyourheadshouldbeinline
with the top of the headrest.
• Adjusting the height of the seat.
This adjustment allows you to
select the seat position which
offers you the best possible view.
• Adjust the positionof the steering
wheel.
Adjusting the seat belts
Sit with your back firmly against the
seatback.
The shoulder strap 1 should be as
close to the base of the neck as
possible but not on it.
The lap strap 2 should be worn flat
over your thighs and against your
pelvis.
Thebeltshouldbewornsothatitis
as closeto your bodyas possible, i.e.
avoid wearing heavy clothing or
keeping bulky objects under the
belts.
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FRONT SEAT BELTS
Adjusting the height of the seat
belt
Press button 3 to select the seat belt
adjustment height so that shoulder
strap 1 is worn as above:
- to lower the seat belt, press
button 3 and lower the seat belt
simultaneously,
- to raise the seat belt, push the
button 3 rightdownthenraiseitto
the desired height.
Make sure that the seat belt is
locked in position correctly after
you have adjusted it.
To fasten
Unwind the belt slowly and
smoothly and ensure that tongue 4
locks into buckle 6 (check that it is
locked by pulling tongue 4). If the
belt jams before it is latched, allow
it to return before attempting to
unwind it again.
To fasten (continued)
If your belt becomes completely
jammed:
- pull the belt slowly but firmly so
that just over an inch (3 cm)
unwinds;
- then allow the belt to rewind
automatically,
-unwinditagain,
- if the fault is still present, contact
your RENAULT Dealer.
Unlocking
Press button 5 on buckle 6 and the
seat belt will be rewound by the
inertia reel.
Guide the buckle to help the
operation.
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1.22
METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO FRONT SEAT BELTS
These are:
■ frontseatbeltpretensioners,
■ force limiter,
■ driver and passenger front
airbags.
These systems are designed to
operate independently or together
intheeventofafront,sideorrear
impact.
There are three possibilities,
depending on the force of the
impact:
- protection is provided by the belt
only;
- the pretensioner is triggered to
rectify belt position and take up
play in the belt;
- the airbag and the force limiter are
also triggered when there are
severe impacts.
Seat belt pretensioners
The system is not operational until
a few seconds after the ignition has
been switched on.
If the vehicle is subject to a severe
rear, side or frontal impact, a piston
1 immediately retracts the seat belt
buckle, pulling the seat belt tight
against the body and thereby
improving its efficiency.
• Have the entire restraint
system checked
following an accident.
• No operation whatsoever is
permitted on any part of the
system (pretensioners, airbags,
computers, wiring) and the
system components must not be
reused on any other vehicle,
even if identical.
• To avoid premature triggering of
the system which may cause
injury, only qualified RENAULT
Networkpersonnelmayworkon
the pretensioner and airbag
system.
• Testing of the electric trigger
system may only be carried out
by a specially trained technician
using special equipment.
• When the vehicle is scrapped,
contact your RENAULT Dealer
fordisposalofthepretensioner
and airbag gas generators.
1.23
METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS (continued)
Force limiter
Above a certain level of impact, this
mechanism is usedto limit the force
of the belt against the body so that it
is at an acceptable level.
Warning relating to the
service life of airbags
and pretensioners.
The pyrotechnic systems in
airbags and pretensioners have a
limited service life.
Refer to the service booklet for
your vehicle for the replacement
frequency.
Driver and passenger airbags
An airbag may be provided for both
the driver and the front passenger.
Airbag inscriptions on the steering
wheel and dashboard together with
a label on the lower part of the
windscreen indicate that the
vehicle is equipped with airbags.
The passengerairbag protects the
front passenger(s) (according to
whether there is a conventional
seat or a bench seat in the front).
Each airbag system consists of:
- an airbag and gas generator fitted
on the steering wheel for the
driverandinthedashboardfor
the front passenger;
- a computer for both systems,
which includes the impact
sensor and a monitor controlling
the electrical trigger system for
the gas generator;
- a single warning light on
the instrument panel.
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1.24
METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS (continued)
Operation
The system is only operational
when the ignition is switched on
(ignition key in M position).
If a severe frontal impact occurs, the
airbag(s) inflate(s) rapidly,
cushioning the impact of the
driver's head and chest against the
steering wheel and the front
passenger's head against the
dashboard. The airbag then deflates
immediately so that the passengers
are not impeded in any way when
they get out of the vehicle.
Operating faults
Warning l ig ht 2 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.
Consult your RENAULT Dealer as
soon as possible. Your protection
will be reduced until this fault is
rectified.
Theairbagsystemusesthe
principles of pyrotechnics.
Therefore, when the airbag
inflates, it will generate noise,
heat and smoke upon
detonation, this does not mean
thatafireisabouttostart.Ina
situation where an airbag is
required, it will inflate
immediately and this may cause
some minor, superficial grazing
to the skin.
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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS (continued)
Allofthewarningsbelowaregiven
so that the airbag 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 airbag
inflates.
Warnings concerning the driver’sairbag
• Do not adjust the steering wheel or the cushion.
• Do not cover the steering wheel cushion.
• Do not attach any objects (badge, logo, clock, telephone holder, etc.) to the
steering wheel cushion.
• The steering wheel must not be removed (except by qualified personnel
from the RENAULT network).
• 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 airbag to deploy correctly and to be fully
effective.
Warnings concerning the passenger airbag: location 3
• Do not attach or glue any objects (pins, logo, clock, telephone holder, etc.)
to the dashboard in the proximity of the airbag housing.
• Do not place bulky objects in glove box 4.
• Nothing should be placed 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 be sustained. As a general rule, keep all
parts of the body (knees, hands, head, etc.) well away from the dashboard.
A REAR-FACING CHILD/BABY SEAT MUST NOT BE FITTED
TO THE PASSENGER SEAT IF THE VEHICLE
IS EQUIPPED WITH A PASSENGER AIRBAG.
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