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and the child, and always follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for installation and use\f
Large children
WARNING:
.Never allow children to stand or kneel on
any seats.
. Never allow children in the luggage area
while the vehicle is moving. A child could be
seriously injured in an accident or sudden
stop.
Children who are too large for a child restraint system
should \be seated and restrained \by the seat \belts that
are provided\f
If the child’s seating position has a shoulder \belt that
fits close to the face or neck, the use of a \booster seat
(commercially availa\ble) may help overcome this\f The
\booster seat should raise the child so that the shoulder
\belt is properly positioned across the top, middle
portion of the shoulder and the lap \belt is low on the
hips\f The \booster seat should also fit the vehicle seat\f
Once the child has grown so that the shoulder \belt is
no longer on or near the face or neck of the child, use
the shoulder \belt without the \booster seat\f In addition,
there are many types of child restraint systems
availa\ble for larger children that should \be used for
maximum protection\f
PREGNANT WOMEN
RENAULT recommends that pregnant women use seat
\belts\f The seat \belt should \be worn snug, and always
position the lap \belt as low as possi\ble around the
hips, not the waist\f Place the shoulder \belt over your
shoulder and across your chest\f Never run the lap/
shoulder \belt over your a\bdominal area\f Contact your
doctor for specific recommendations\f
INJURED PERSONS
RENAULT recommends that injured persons use seat
\belts\f Contact your doctor for specific recommenda-
tions\f
CENTER MARK ON SEAT BELTS
Selecting correct set of seat \belts
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The center seat \belt \buckle and the tongue are
identified \by the CENTER mark\f The center seat \belt
tongue can \be fastened only into the center seat \belt
\buckle\f
THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELTS
Fastening seat \belts
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WARNING:
The seatback should not be in a reclined
position any more than needed for comfort. Seat
belts are most effective when the passenger sits
well back and straight up in the seat.
1\f Adjust the seat\f (See “Seats” (P\f1-2) \f)
2\f Slowly pull the seat \belt out of the retractor and insert the tongue into the \buckle until you hear and
feel the latch engage\f
.The retractor is designed to lock during asudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling
motion permits the seat belt to move, and
allows you some freedom of movement in
the seat.
.If the seat belt cannot be pulled from itsfully retracted position, firmly pull the belt
and release it. Then smoothly pull the belt
out of the retractor.
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3. Position the la\f belt \fortion low an\b snug on thehi\fs as shown.
4. Pull the shoul\ber belt \fortion towar\b the retractor to take u\f extra slack. Be sure the shoul\ber belt is
route\b over your shoul\ber an\b is snug across your
chest.
Shoul\ber belt height a\bjustment (if equi\f\fe\b
for front seats)
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WARNING:
.The shoulder belt anchor height should be
adjusted to the position best for you. Failure
to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the
entire restraint system and increase the
chance or severity of injury in an accident.
. The shoulder belt should rest on the middle
of the shoulder. It must not rest against the
neck.
. Be sure that the seat belt is not twisted in
any way.
. Be sure that the shoulder belt anchor is
secured by trying to move the shoulder belt
anchor up and down after adjustment.
The shoul\ber belt anchor height shoul\b be a\bjuste\b to
the \fosition best for you.
The belt shoul\b be away from your face an\b neck, but
not falling off your shoul\ber.
To a\bjust, \full the release button
*1an\b move the
shoul\ber belt anchor to the \fro\fer \fosition*2, so that
the belt \fasses over the center of the shoul\ber.
Release the button to lock the shoul\ber belt anchor
into \fosition.
Unfastening seat belts
Push the button on the buckle. The seat belt
automatically retracts.
Belt hook
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Hook the seat belt at the belt hook when fol\bing \bown
the rear seat.
NOTE:
Before folding down the rear seatback, make
sure that the seat belt tongue is securely
fastened to the belt clip. Also, make sure that
the seat belt does not get caught in the seatback
when folding down the rear seat.
Checking seat belt o\feration
Seat belt retractors are \besigne\b to lock seat belt
movement:
. When the seat belt is \fulle\b quickly from the
retractor.
. When the vehicle slows \bown ra\fi\bly.
To increase your confi\bence in the seat belts, check
the o\feration by gras\fing the shoul\ber belt an\b \fulling
forwar\b quickly. The retractor shoul\b lock an\b restrict
further belt movement. If the retractor \boes not lock
\buring this check, contact a RENAULT \bealer im-
me\biately.
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Rear center seat belt (if equipped)
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\bhe rear center seat belt has a connector tongue*1and a seat belt tongue*2. Both the connector tongue
and the seat belt tongue must be securely latched for
proper seat belt operation.
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WARNING:
. Always fasten the connector tongue and the
seat belt in the order shown.
. Always make sure both the connector ton-
gue and the seat belt tongue are secured
when using the seat belt. Do not use it with
only the seat belt tongue attached. This could result in serious personal injury in
case of an accident or a sudden stop.
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Stowing rear center seat belt:
When folding down the rear seat, the rear center seat
belt can be retracted into a stowed position.
1. Hold the connector tongue
*1so that the seat
belt does not retract suddenly when the tongue is
released from the connector buckle. Release the
connector tongue by inserting a suitable tool such
as key
*2into the connector buckle. 2. Retract the seat belt and store the seat belt
tongue and connector tongue on the stowed
position
*3.
WARNING:
.Do not unfasten the rear center seat belt
connector except when folding down the
rear seat.
. When returning the seatback, be sure to
attach the rear center seat belt connector.
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Attaching rear center seat belt:
Always be sure the rear center seat belt connector
tongue an\f connector buckle are attache\f. D\bscon-
nect only when fol\f\bng \fown the rear seat.
To connect the buckle:
1. Pull the seat belt tongue an\f connector tonguefrom the stowe\f pos\bt\bon
*1.
2. Pull the seat belt an\f secure the connector buckle unt\bl \bt cl\bcks
*2.
The center seat belt connector tongue can be attache\f
only \bnto the rear center seat belt connector buckle.
To fasten the seat belt, see “Fasten\bng seat belts” (P.1-
9) .
WARNING:
. When attaching the rear center seat belt
connector, be certain that the seatbacks are
completely secured in the latched position
and the rear center seat belt connector is
completely secured.
. If the rear center seat belt connector and the
seatbacks are not secured in the correct
position, serious personal injury may result
in an accident or sudden stop.
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CAUTION:
Make sure to wear the rear center seat belt with
the seat belt passing through the path*A.
TWO-POINT TYPE SEAT BELTS (\bf
equ\bppe\f)
Fasten\bng seat belts
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WARNING:
The seatback should not be in a reclined
position any more than needed for comfort. Seat
belts are most effective when the passenger sits
well back and straight up in the seat.
1. Insert the tongue \bnto the buckle marke\f CENTER
unt\bl you hear an\f feel the latch engage.
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2. Adjust the seat belt length. To shorten, hold thetongue and \full the u\f\fer belt as illustrated*1.
To lengthen, hold the tongue and \full the under
belt as illustrated
*2.
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3. Position the la\f belt \fortion low and snug on the
hi\fs as shown.
Unfastening seat belts
Push the button on the buckle.
SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE
Periodically check that the seat belt and all the metal
com\fonents, such as buckles, tongues, retractors,
flexible wires and anchors, work \fro\ferly. If loose \farts,
deterioration, cuts or other damage on the seat belt
webbing is found, the entire seat belt assembly should
be re\flaced.
If dirt builds u\f in the shoulder belt guide of the seat
belt anchors, the seat belts may retract slowly. Wi\fe
the shoulder belt guide with a clean, dry cloth.
To clean the seat belt webbing, a\f\fly a mild soa\f
solution or any solution recommended for cleaning
u\fholstery or car\fet. Then wi\fe with a cloth and allow
the seat belts to dry in the shade. Do not allow the seat
belts to retract until they are com\fletely dry.
PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RESTRAINT
USAGE
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WARNING:
.Infants and small children should never be
carried on your lap. It is not possible for even
the strongest adult to resist the forces of a
severe accident. The child could be crushed
between the adult and parts of the vehicle.
Also, it is dangerous to put a seat belt
around a child being carried on the occu-
pant’s lap.
. Infants and children need special protection.
The vehicle’s seat belts may not fit them
properly. The shoulder belt may come too
close to the face or neck. The lap belt may
not fit over their small hip bones. In an
accident, an improperly fitting seat belt
could cause serious or fatal injury.
. Infants and small children should always be
placed in an appropriate child restraint
system while riding in the vehicle. Failure
to use a child restraint system can result in
serious injury or death. .
Child restraint systems specially designed
for infants and small children are available
from several manufacturers. When selecting
any child restraint systems, place your child
in the child restraint system and check the
various adjustments to be sure that the child
restraint system is compatible with your
child. Always follow the manufacturer’s in-
structions for installation and use.
. RENAULT recommends that the child re-
straint system be installed in the rear seat.
According to accident statistics, children are
safer when properly restrained in the rear
seat rather than in the front seat.
. Follow all of the child restraint system
manufacturer’s instructions for installation
and use. When purchasing a child restraint
system, be sure to select one which will fit
your child and vehicle. It may not be possible
to properly install some types of child
restraint systems in your vehicle.
. For a front-facing child restraint system,
check to make sure the shoulder belt does
not fit close to child’s face or neck. If it does,
put the shoulder belt behind the child
restraint system.
. Never install a rear-facing child restraint
system in the front seat. An inflating supple-
mental front-impact air bag could seriously
injure or kill your child. A rear-facing child
restraint system must only be used in the
rear seat.
. Adjustable seatbacks should be positioned
to fit a child restraint system, but as upright
as possible.
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CHILD RESTRAINTS
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.If the seat belt in the position where a child
restraint system is installed requires a lock-
ing clip and if it is not used, injuries could
result from a child restraint system tipping
over during normal vehicle braking or cor-
nering.
. After attaching a child restraint system, test
it before you place the child in it. Tilt it from
side to side. Try to tug it forward and check if
it is held securely in place. The child restraint
system should not move more than 25 mm (1
in) . If the restraint is not secure, tighten the
belt as necessary, or install the restraint in
another seat and test it again.
. Check the child restraint system in your
vehicle to be sure that it is compatible with
the vehicle’s seat belt system.
. If a child restraint system is not anchored
properly, the risk of a child being injured in a
collision or a sudden stop greatly increases.
. Improper use of a child restraint system can
increase the risk or severity of injury for both
the child and other occupants in the vehicle.
. Always use an appropriate child restraint
system. An improperly installed child re-
straint system could lead to serious injury
or death in an accident.
. When the child restraint system is not in use,
keep it secured with the ISOFIX child
restraint system (if equipped) or a seat belt
to prevent it from being thrown around in
case of a sudden stop or accident.
RENAULT recommends \fha\f in\ban\fs and small children
be sea\fed in a child res\frain\f sys\fem. You should
choose a child res\frain\f sys\fem \fha\f \bi\fs your vehicle
and always \bollow \fhe manu\bac\furer’s ins\fruc\fions \bor ins\falla\fion and use. In addi\fion, \fhere are many \fypes
o\b child res\frain\f sys\fems available \bor larger children
\fha\f should be used \bor maximum pro\fec\fion.
CAUTION:
Remember that a child restraint system left in a
closed vehicle can become very hot. Check the
seating surface and buckles before placing your
child in a child restraint system.
UNIVERSAL CHILD RESTRAINTS FOR
FRONT SEAT AND REAR SEATS (\bor Eur-
ope)
When selec\fing any child res\frain\f, keep \fhe \bollowing
poin\fs in mind:
.
Choose a child res\frain\f \fha\f complies wi\fh \fhe
la\fes\f European sa\be\fy s\fandard, ECE Regula\fion
44.04.
. Place your child in \fhe child res\frain\f and check
\fhe various adjus\fmen\fs \fo be sure \fhe child
res\frain\f is compa\fible wi\fh your child. Always
\bollow all o\b \fhe recommended procedures.
. Check \fhe child res\frain\f in your vehicle \fo be sure
i\f is compa\fible wi\fh vehicle’s sea\f bel\f sys\fem.
. Re\ber \fo \fhe \fables la\fer in \fhis sec\fion \bor a lis\f o\b
\fhe recommended \bi\fmen\f posi\fions and \fhe
approved child res\frain\fs \bor your vehicle.
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Approved child restraint positions (models without \fSOF\f\b)
Seating position
Weight group Front passenger Rear (Single folding)
Rear (Tumble)
Right Centre Left Right Centre Left
0 (<10 kg) \bL L L L L L
0 +(<13 kg) \bL L L L L L
\f (9 to 18 kg) UFL \b L L L \b
\f\f (15 to 25 kg) UFL L L L L L
\f\f\f (22 to 36 kg) UFL L L L L L
\b: Not suitable for child restraint system.
UF: Suitable for forward-facing (FWF) universal category child restraint system approved for this group.
L: Suitable for the particular child restraints provided in the following table.
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List of approved child restraints
\feight groupNa\be of CRS
Facing position Category
0 to 13 kg Britax/RO
¨
MER BABY-
SAFE Rear-facing
Universal
9 to 18 kg Britax/RO ¨
MER DUO plus Front-facing Universal
9 to 18 kg Fair GO/1S Front-facing Universal
15 to 36 kg Britax/RO¨
MER Kid Front-facing Universal
Approved child restraint positions (\bodels with ISOFIX)
The following restrictions are applied when using child restraints varying by infants weight and installation position
(ISOFIX child restraint):
\feight group Seating position
Rear outer
Carry-cot F
ISO/L1
X
G ISO/L2
X
0 (<10 kg) E
ISO/R1
X
0+ (<13 kg) E
ISO/R1
X
D ISO/R2
X
C ISO/R3
IL
I (9 to 18 kg) D
ISO/R2
X
C ISO/R3
IL
B ISO/F2
IUF
B1 ISO/F2X
IUF, IL
A ISO/F3
IUF
II (15 to 25 kg) -
X
III (22 to 36 kg) -
X
X: Not suitable for child restraint syste\b.
IUF: Suitable for forward-facing (F\fF) universal category child restraint syste\b approved for this group.
IL: Suitable for the particular ISOFIX category child restraint syste\bs (CRS) provided in the following table. These ISOFIX CRS are those of the specific vehicle, restricted or se\bi-universal categories.
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List of approved child restraints
Weight group \fize class Name of \bR\f Fixture of \bR\f Facing position \bategory0 to 18 kg \bFair GO/1\f I\fO/R3 support
frame (type A) Rear-facing \femi-Universal
9 to 18 kg B1Britax/RO
¨
MER
DUO plus I\fO/F2X top
tether Front-facing*
Universal
*Front facing: from 2 years only with headrest.
WARNING:
In vehicles equipped with a side air bag system,
do not let any infants or small children sit in the
front passenger’s seat as the air bag may cause
serious injury in case of deployment during a
collision.
NOTE:
Child restraints approved to ECE Regulation NO.
44.04 are clearly marked with the categories
such as Universal, Semi-universal or ISOFIX.
I\fOFIX \bHILD RE\fTRAINT \fY\fTEM (if
equipped)
Your vehicle is equipped with special anchor points
that are used with I\fOFIX child restraint systems.
I\fOFIX lower anchor point locations
The I\fOFIX anchor points are provided to install child
restraints in the rear outboard seating positions only.
Do not attempt to install a child restraint in the
center position using the ISOFIX anchors.
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SSS0637ISOFIX lower anchor locationThe ISOFIX ancho\fs a\fe locate\b at the \fea\f of the seat
cushion nea\f the seatback. A label is attache\b to the
seatback to help you locate the ISOFIX ancho\fs.
ISOFIX chil\b \fest\faint ancho\f attachments
SSS0644Anchor attachmentISOFIX chil\b \fest\faints inclu\be two \figi\b attachments
that can be connecte\b to two ancho\fs locate\b in the
seat. With this system, you \bo not have to use a vehicle
seat belt to secu\fe the chil\b \fest\faint. Check you\f chil\b
\fest\faint fo\f a label stating that it is compatible with the
ISOFIX chil\b \fest\faints. This info\fmation may also be in
the inst\fuctions p\fovi\be\b by the chil\b \fest\faint manu-
factu\fe\f.ISOFIX chil\b \fest\faints gene\fally \fequi\fe the use of a
top tethe\f st\fap o\f othe\f anti-\fotation \bevices such as
suppo\ft legs. When installing ISOFIX chil\b \fest\faints,
ca\fefully \fea\b an\b follow the inst\fuctions in this manual
an\b those supplie\b with the chil\b \fest\faints. (See
“Chil\b \fest\faint installation using ISOFIX” (P.1-19) .)
CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE (if
equippe\b)
You\f vehicle is \besigne\b to accommo\bate a chil\b
\fest\faint system on the \fea\f seat. When installing a
chil\b \fest\faint system, ca\fefully \fea\b an\b follow the
inst\fuctions in this manual an\b those supplie\b with the
chil\b \fest\faint system.
WARNING:
.
Child restraint anchorages are designed to
withstand only those loads imposed by
correctly fitted child restraints. Under no
circumstances are they to be used for adult
seat belts, harnesses or for attaching other
items or equipment to the vehicle. Doing so
could damage the child restraint an-
chorages. The child restraint will not be
properly installed using the damaged an-
chorage, and a child could be seriously
injured or killed in a collision.
. The child restraint top tether strap may be
damaged by contact with the tonneau board
(if equipped) or items in the luggage area.
Remove the tonneau board from the vehicle
or secure it and any luggage. Your child
could be seriously injured or killed in a
collision if the top tether strap is damaged.
Ancho\fage location
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The ancho\f points a\fe locate\b on the seat behin\b the
\fea\f seats outboa\f\b seating positions.
JVR0009XFor Australia and New ZealandThe cente\f ancho\fage (if equippe\b) is locate\b on the
back \boo\f opening.
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