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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS

These are:

- After an accident, have

the entire restraint

system checked

- buckle pretensioners,

- lap strap pretensioners,

- chest force limiters,

- 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.

- driver and passenger front

airbags.

These systems are designed to act

independently or together when the

vehicle is subjected to a frontal

impact.

- To avoid premature triggering of

the system which may cause

injury, only qualified RENAULT

Network personnel may work on

the pretensioner and airbag

system.

Depending on the force of the

impact the system may activate:

- seat belt locking,

- the buckle pretensioner (which is

triggered to take up the seat belt

play),

- the lap belt pretensioner to keep

the occupant in their seat, the low

volume front airbag and the force

limiters,

Pretensioners

The pretensioners hold the seat belt

against the body, holding the

occupant more securely against the

seat, thus increasing the seat belt's

efficiency.

- Testing of the electric trigger

system may only be carried out

by a specially trained technician

using special equipment.

- the large volume front airbag.

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:

- When the vehicle is scrapped,

contact your RENAULT Dealer

for disposal of the pretensioner

and airbag gas generators.

- piston 1 which instantly retracts

the seat belt;

- piston 2 on the front seats.

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

Force limiter

Driver and passenger airbags

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.

The presence of this equipment is

indicated by the word “Airbag” on

the steering wheel and the

dashboard (airbag zone A) and a

label on the lower part of the

windscreen or on the sun visor.

Each airbag system consists of:

- an airbag and gas generator fitted

on the steering wheel for the

driver and in the dashboard for the

front passenger,

- an intelligent computer for both

systems, which includes an

impact sensor and

monitor

controlling the electrical trigger

system for the gas generator.

- A single warning light

the instrument panel.

The airbag system is based on

principles of pyrotechnics. This

explains why, when the airbag

inflates, it will generate 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 airbag is

required,

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 (continued)

Operation

This system is only operational

when the ignition is switched on.

Special feature of the front

airbag

The front airbag has two inflation

volumes and includes an internal

ventilation system to prevent burns

which could be caused by escaping

gases:

Operating faults

When the ignition is switched on,

In a severe frontal impact, the

airbags inflate 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 airbags then

deflate immediately so that the

passengers are not in any way

hindered from leaving the vehicle.

warning light 1

lights up on

the instrument panel, then goes out

after a few seconds.

- “small volume” airbag, 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” airbag, the airbag

seams rip so that a larger volume

of gas is released into the bag (for

the most severe impacts).

Deployment of the airbag is

modified according to the severity

of the impact and the position of the

driver's seat on its runners.

Consult your RENAULT Dealer as

soon as possible. Your protection

will be reduced 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 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’s airbag

- Do not modify the steering wheel or the steering wheel 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).

- 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 airbag to deploy correctly and be

fully effective.

Warnings concerning the passenger airbag

- Do not attach or glue any objects (badge, clock, telephone holder, etc.) to the dashboard in the proximity of the airbag

housing.

- 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 your body (knees, hands, head, etc.) well away from the dashboard.

- The passenger airbags should be reactivated as soon as the child seat is removed, to ensure the protection of the front

passenger in the event of an impact.

A REAR-FACING CHILD/BABY SEAT MUST NOT BE FITTED TO THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT UNLESS THE

ADDITIONAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, I.E. THE PASSENGER AIRBAG, ARE DEACTIVATED.

(Refer to the information on Deactivation of passenger airbags in Section 1).

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