airbag RENAULT ZOE 2016 1.G Owners Manual

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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS (1/4)
These are made up of:
– seat belt inertia reel pretension-ers;
– chest-level load limiters;
– anti-submarining air bags;
– front airbags for driver and front passenger.
These systems are designed to act in-
dependently or together when the vehi-
cle is subjected to a frontal impact.
Depending on the severity of the
impact, the system can trigger:
– seat belt locking;
– the seat belt inertia reel pretensioner (which engages to correct seat belt
slack);
– the front airbag.
Pretensioners
The pretensioners hold the seat belt
against the body, holding the occupant
more securely against the seat, thus in-
creasing the seat belt’s efficiency.
With the ignition on, following a signif-
icant frontal impact and depending on
the severity of the impact, the system
may trigger the seat belt inertia reel
pretensioner 1, which instantly retracts
the seat belt.
– Have the entire restraint
system checked following
an accident.
– 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.
– 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)
Load 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.
Anti-submarining air bag
Located on each of the front seats, it
deploys in order to prevent the occu-
pant from sliding under the seat belt.
Air bags for driver and front
passenger
Fitted to the driver and passenger side.
Depending on the vehicle, the pres-
ence of this equipment is indicated
by the word “Airbag” on the steering
wheel, dashboard (air bag zone A) and
a symbol on the lower section 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;
– remote sensors;
– a single warning light
å on the
instrument panel.
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, su-
perficial grazing to the skin or other
problems.

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SIDE PROTECTION DEVICES
Warnings concerning the side air bag
– Fitting seat covers: seats equipped with an air bag require covers
specifically designed for your vehicle. Contact an approved Dealer to fi\
nd
out if these covers are available. The use of any covers other than those
designed for your vehicle (and including those designed for another veh\
icle)
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.
– No work or modification whatsoever may be carried out on the seat or int\
ernal fittings, except by qualified personnel from an approved dealer.
– The area between the rear bench seatback and the trim is the area of air\
bag operation: no objects must be placed here.
Side air bags
These air bags are fitted to the front
seats and are activated at the sides of
the seats (door side) to protect the oc-
cupants in the event of a severe side
impact.
Depending on the vehicle, a mark-
ing on the windscreen informs you
of the presence of additional means
of restraint (airbags, pretensioners,
etc.) in the passenger compartment.

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Some seats are not suitable for fitting
child seats. The diagram on the follow-
ing page shows you how to attach a
child seat.
The types of child seats indicated may
not be available. Before using a differ-
ent child seat, check with the manufac-
turer that it can be fitted.
CHILD SAFETY: fitting a child seat (1/5)
In the rear side seat
A carrycot can be installed across the
vehicle and will take up at least two
seats. Position the child with his or her
feet nearest the door.
Move the front seat as far forward as
possible to install a rear-facing child
seat, then move back the seat in front
as far as it will go, although without al-
lowing it to come into contact with the
child seat.
For the safety of the child in the for-
ward-facing seat, do not move the seat
in front back past the middle of the
runner, do not tilt the seatback too far
(maximum of 25° ) and raise the seat as
much as possible. Check that the for-
ward-facing child seat is resting against
the back of the vehicle seat and that the
headrest of the vehicle is not obstruct-
ing its use.
Rear centre seat
Check that the belt is suitable for se-
curing your child seat. Consult an ap-
proved dealer.
In the front seat
The laws concerning children travel-
ling in the front passenger seat differ in
every country. Consult the legislation in
force and follow the indications on the
diagram on the following page.
Before fitting a child seat in this seat (if
authorised):
– lower the seat belt as far as possible;
– move the seat as far back as possi-
ble;
– gently tilt the seatback away from vertical (approximately 25°);
– on equipped vehicles, raise the seat base as far as possible.
Do not change these settings after the
child seat is installed.
RISK OF DEATH OR
SERIOUS INJURY: before
installing a child seat on this
seat, check that the airbag
has been deactivated (refer to “Child
safety: front passenger airbag deac-
tivation/activation” in Section 1).
Fit the child seat in a rear
seat wherever possible.
Check that when installing
the child seat in the vehicle
it is not at risk of coming loose from
its base.
If you have to remove the headrest,
check that it is correctly stored so
that it does not come loose under
harsh braking or impact.
Always attach the child seat to the
vehicle even if it is not in use so that
it does not come loose under harsh
braking or impact.
Make sure that the child
seat or the child’s feet do
not prevent the front seat
from locking correctly. Refer
to the information on the “Front seat”
in Section 1.

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² Seat not suitable for fitting child
seats.
Child seat attached using the belt
¬ Seat which allows a child seat
with “Universal” approval to be attached
by a seat belt.
− Seat which only allows a rear-
facing standardised “Universal” seat to
be installed using a seat belt.
³ Check the status of the air bag
before fitting a child seat or allowing a
passenger to use the seat.
RISK OF DEATH OR
SERIOUS INJURY: Before
fitting a child seat on the
front passenger seat, check
that the airbag has been deacti-
vated (refer to the information on
“Child safety: deactivating/activat-
ing the front passenger airbag” at
the end of the section).
Child seat attached using the ISOFIX
mounting
ü Seat which allows an ISOFIX
child seat to be fitted.
± The seats ISOFIX are fitted
with an anchorage point which allows
a forward-facing ISOFIX child seat with
“Universal” approval to be attached.
The anchorage points are located in the
boot for the rear seats, and on the seat
back for the front seat.
The size of the ISOFIX child seat is in-
dicated by a letter:
– A, B and B1: for forward-facing seats in group 1 (9 to 18 kg);
– C and D: shell seat or rear-facing seats in group 0+ (less than 13 kg)
or group 1 (9 to 18 kg);
– E: rear-facing shell seats in group 0 (less than 10 kg) or 0+ (less than
13 kg);
– F and G: carrycots in group 0 (less than 10 kg).
Using a child safety system which is not approved for this vehicle will \
not
correctly protect the baby or child. They risk serious or even fatal injury.
CHILD SAFETY: fitting a child seat (2/5)
Visual installation of the five-door version

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³ Check the status of the airbag
before fitting a child seat or allowing a
passenger to use the seat.
Child seat fitted using the ISOFIX
mounting
ü seat which allows an ISOFIX child
seat to be fitted.
± The passenger seat is fitted
with an anchorage point for attaching
a universal ISOFIX forward-facing child
seat. The anchorage point is on the
seatback.
The size of the ISOFIX child seat is in-
dicated by a letter:
– A, B and B1: for forward-facing seats in group 1 (9 to 18 kg);
– C and D: shell seat or rear-facing seats in group 0+ (less than 13 kg)
or group 1 (9 to 18 kg);
– E: rear-facing shell seats in group 0 (less than 10 kg) or 0+ (less than
13 kg);
² Seat not suitable for fitting child
seats.
Child seat attached using the belt
− Seat which allows a rearfac-
ing seat with “universal” approval only
to be attached with a seat belt.
Using a child safety system which is not approved for this vehicle will \
not
correctly protect the baby or child. They risk serious or even fatal injury.
RISK OF DEATH OR
SERIOUS INJURY: Before
installing a child seat on the
front passenger seat, check
that the airbag has been deacti-
vated (please refer to “Child safety:
front passenger airbag deactivation
and activation” in Section 1).
CHILD SAFETY: fitting a child seat (4/5)
View of the utility version installation

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Utility version
Type of child seat Weight of
the child Seat size ISOFIX Front passenger
seat (1) (2)
Rear-facing shell
seat
Groups 0 or 0 + < 10 kg and
< 13 kg
E
U - IL
Shell seat/rear-facing
seat
Groups 0+ and 1 < 13 kg and 9 to
18 kg
C, D
U - IL
Forward-facing seat
Group 1 9 to 18 kg
A, B, B1 U - IUF - IL
Booster seat
Groups 2 and 3 15 to 25 kg and
22 to 36 kg
–U
(1) RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY:
Before installing a child
seat on the front passenger seat, check that the airbag has been deacti-\
vated (please refer to “Child safety: front passenger airbag deactiv\
ation
and activation” in Section 1).
The table below summarises the information already shown on the diagram \
on
the previous page, to ensure the regulations in force are respected. U
= Seat which allows a child seat with
“Universal” approval to be installed
using a seat belt; check that it can
be fitted.
UD = Seat which only allows a rear-
facing standardised “Universal”
seat to be installed using a seat
belt.
IUF/IL = On equipped vehicles, seat
which allows an approved
“Universal/semi-universal” or
“vehicle specific” child seat to
be attached using the ISOFIX
system; check that it can be
fitted.
(2) Raise the seat to the maximum and
position it as far back as possible,
tilting the seatback slightly (approxi-
mately 25°).
CHILD SAFETY: fitting a child seat (5/5)

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CHILD SAFETY: deactivating, activating the front passenger airbag (1/3)
Deactivating the front
passenger airbags
(on equipped vehicles)
You must deactivate the devices in ad-
dition to the front passenger seat belt
before fitting a child seat in the front
passenger seat. To deactivate the
airbags : when the
vehicle is stationary, push and turn
lock 1 to position OFF.
With the ignition on, you must check
that the
] warning light on the cen-
tral display 2 is well lit and, (depend-
ing on the vehicle), that the message
“airbag passenger deactivated” is dis-
played.
This light remains permanently lit to
let you know that you can fit a child
seat.
1
2
The passenger air bag must
only be deactivated or acti-
vated with the ignition off.
If it is interfered with when
the vehicle is being driven, indicator
lights
å and © will come
on.
Switch the ignition off then on again
to reset the air bag in accordance
with the lock.

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CHILD SAFETY: deactivating, activating the front passenger airbag (2/3)
The markings on the dashboard and
labels A on each side of the passen-
ger sun visor 3 (example: label shown
above) remind you of these instruc-
tions.
A
A
DANGER
Since operation of the front
passenger airbag is not
compatible with the position
of a rear-facing child seat, NEVER
fit a restraint system for a rear-fac-
ing child in a seat protected by an
ACTIVATED front AIRBAG . This
can cause the CHILD’S DEATH or
SERIOUS INJURY.

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CHILD SAFETY: deactivating, activating the front passenger airbag (3/3)
Activating the front
passenger air bags
You should reactivate the airbags as
soon as you remove the child seat from
the front passenger seat to ensure the
protection of the front passenger in the
event of an impact.
To reactivate the airbags : when the
vehicle is stationary , push and turn
lock 1 to position ON.
With the ignition switched on, you must
check on the display 2 that the warning
light
] is out and that the warning
light
 comes on after each start-
up for around 60 seconds. The front passenger seat belt additional
restraint systems are activated.
Operating faults
It is forbidden to fit a rear-facing child
seat to the front passenger seat if the
airbags activation/deactivation system
is faulty.
Allowing any other passenger to sit in
that seat is not recommended.
Contact your approved dealer as soon
as possible.The passenger airbag must
only be deactivated or acti-
vated when the vehicle is
stationary.
If it is interfered with when the ve-
hicle is being driven, indicator lights
å and © will come on.
Switch the ignition off then on again
to reset the airbag in accordance
with the lock position.
1
2
DANGER
Since operation of the front
passenger airbag is not
compatible with the position
of a rear-facing child seat, NEVER
fit a restraint system for a rear-fac-
ing child in a seat protected by an
ACTIVATED front AIRBAG . This
can cause the CHILD’S DEATH or
SERIOUS INJURY.