Get Getting to know your vehicle -> Additional methods of restraint Guide for Renault Clio 4 Door Third Generation (2005-2013)

METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS

Depending on the vehicle, they com-

prise:

Have the entire restraint

system checked following

an accident.

– pretensioners;

– lap belt pretensioners (for the five

door version);

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 ve-

hicle, even if identical.

– chest-level load limiter;

– air bags for driver and front pas-

senger;

– anti-submarining air bags (for the

three door version).

To avoid incorrect triggering of the

system which may cause injury,

only qualified personnel from an ap-

proved dealer may work on the pre-

tensioner and air bag system.

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These systems are designed to operate

independently or together in the event

of a front, side, or rear impact.

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The electric trigger system may only

be tested by a specially trained tech-

nician using special equipment.

Depending on the severity of the impact,

the system can trigger:

Pretensioners

In the event of a severe frontal impact

and if the ignition is switched on, the

system may engage the following de-

pending on the force of the impact:

– seat belt locking;

When the vehicle is scrapped, con-

tact an approved dealer for disposal

of the pretensioner and air bag gas

generators.

– the lap belt pretensioner or the anti-

submarining air bag to keep the oc-

cupant in their seat, the low volume

front air bag and force limiters;

– piston 1 which immediately retracts

the seat belt;

– the large volume air bag.

– piston 2 on the front seats (for the

five door version), or the anti-sub-

marining air bag 3 (for the three door

version).

The pretensioners flatten the belt

against the body, holding the occupant

against the seat, thus improving the ef-

ficiency of the belt.

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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS (continued)

Chest-level and lap belt load

limiters

Air bags for driver and front

passenger

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.

Fitted to the driver and passenger side.

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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 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 intelligent computer for both sys-

tems, which includes an impact

sensor and a monitor controlling the

electrical trigger system for the gas

generator;

– a single

å

warning light on the

The air bag system uses

pyrotechnic principles. This

instrument panel.

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, su-

perficial grazing to the skin or other

problems.

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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS (continued)

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Operation

This system is only operational when

the ignition is switched on.

Special feature of the front air

bag

There are two volumes of operation de-

pending on the severity of the impact:

Operating faults

Warning light 1

å

will light up on

the instrument panel when the ignition

is turned on and then go out after a few

seconds.

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 pas-

senger against the dashboard. The air

bags then deflate immediately so that

the passengers are not in any way hin-

dered from leaving the vehicle.

– low volume air bag, this is the first

stage of operation;

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.

– large volume air bag, the straps are

torn in order to allow the air bag to in-

flate to a higher volume (in the event

of more severe impacts).

Contact your approved Dealer as soon

as possible. Your protection will be re-

duced until this fault is rectified.

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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS (continued)

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 cushion.

– 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 the RENAULT 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 in the proximity of the air bag

housing.

– 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 passenger air bags should be reactivated as soon as a child seat is removed, to ensure the protection of the front pas-

senger in the event of an impact.

Warnings concerning the anti-submarining air bag

– When triggered, the anti-submarining air bag could project objects left on the seat with some force.

A REAR-FACING 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 the information on “Deactivating the front passenger air bags” in Section 1.)

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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE REAR SEAT BELTS

Depending on the vehicle, they com-

prise:

Load limiter

– Have the entire restraint

system checked following

an accident.

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.

– seat belt pretensioners integrated

in the inertia reels for the side seat

belts,

– No operation whatso-

ever 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.

– load limiter.

These systems are designed to act in-

dependently or together when the vehi-

cle is subjected to a frontal impact.

There are two possibilities, depending

on the force of the impact:

– To avoid incorrect triggering of the

system which may cause injury,

only qualified RENAULT network

personnel may work on the pre-

tensioner and air bag system.

– protection is provided by the belt

only;

– the pretensioner is triggered to take

up the seat belt slack.

– The electrical specifications for

the ignition module may only be

tested by a specially trained tech-

nician using special equipment.

Rear seat belt pretensioners

This system is only operational when

the ignition is switched on.

– When the vehicle is scrapped,

contact your RENAULT Dealer

for disposal of the pretensioner

and air bag gas generators.

If the vehicle is subjected to a severe

frontal impact, a device retracts the

seat belt, pulling the seat belt tight

against the body and thus improving its

effectiveness.

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SIDE PROTECTION DEVICES

Side air bags

This air bag may be fitted to each of the

front seats and is activated at the sides

of the seats (door side) to protect the

occupants in the event of a severe side

impact.

Curtain air bags

These air bags may be fitted along the

top of each side of the vehicle and are

triggered along the front and rear side

windows to protect the passengers in

the event of a severe side impact.

Warnings concerning the side air bag

– Fitting seat covers: seats equipped with an air bag require covers

specifically designed for your vehicle. Contact your RENAULT Dealer to

find out if these covers may be purchased from RENAULT accessory

outlets. The use of any covers other than those designed for your vehicle (and

including those designed for another vehicle) may affect the operation of the

air bags and reduce your protection.

– Do not place any accessories, objects or even pets between the seatback, the

door and the internal fittings. Do not cover the seatback with any items such as

clothes or accessories. This may prevent the air bag from operating correctly

or cause injury when the air bag is deployed.

– These air bags operate through slits in the front seatbacks (door side): never

insert any objects in these slits.

No work or modification whatsoever may be carried out on the seat or internal fit-

tings, except by qualified RENAULT Network personnel.

A marking on the windscreen and

on the trim near the rear screen re-

minds you of the presence of addi-

tional methods of restraint (air bags,

pretensioners, etc.) in the passen-

ger compartment.

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ADDITIONAL METHODS OF RESTRAINT

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.

The air bag is designed to complement the action of the seat belt. Both the air bags and seat belts are integral parts

of the same protection system. It is therefore essential to wear the seat belt at all times. If seat belts are not worn, the

occupants are exposed to the risk of serious injury in the event of an accident. It may also increase the risk of minor

superficial injuries occurring when the air bag is deployed, although such minor injuries are always possible with air

bags.

If the vehicle should overturn or suffer a rear impact, however severe, the pretensioners and air bags are not always triggered.

Shocks to the underbody of the vehicle, e.g. from pavements, potholes or stones, can all trigger these systems.

– No work or modification whatsoever may be carried out on any part of the air bag system (air bags, pretensioners, compu-

ter, wiring harness, etc.), except by qualified RENAULT network personnel.

– To ensure that the system is in good working order and to avoid accidental triggering of the system which may cause injury,

only qualified RENAULT Network personnel may work on the air bag system.

– As a safety precaution, have the air bag system checked if your vehicle has been involved in an accident, or is stolen or

broken into.

– When selling or lending the vehicle, inform the user of these points and hand over this driver’s handbook with the vehicle.

– When scrapping your vehicle, contact your RENAULT Dealer for disposal of the gas generator(s).

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