warning RENAULT CLIO 2003 X65 / 2.G User Guide

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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELT(continued)
All 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.
The airbag is designed to complement the action of the seat belt. Both the airbags and seat belts are integral parts
of the same protection system. It is therefore essential to wear the seat belt at all times. If the seat belt is not worn,
it exposes the occupants 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 airbag is deployed, although such minor injuries are always
possible with airbags.
The airbag does not offer protection against minor and moderately serious frontal impacts, side or rear impacts or if the
vehicle turns over.
Airbags for driver and passenger
• No work or modification whatsoevermay be performed on the entire airbag system for the driver and passenger
(computer, wiring, etc.) except by qualified RENAULT network personnel.
• To ensure that the system is in good working order and to avoid incorrect triggering of the system which may cause
injury, only qualified RENAULT network personnel may work on the airbag system.
• As a safety precaution, have the airbag system checked if your vehicle has been involved in an accident, is stolen or
broken into.
• When selling or lending the vehicle, inform the user of these points and hand over this handbook with the vehicle.
• When scrapping your vehicle, contact your RENAULT Dealer for disposal of the gas generator(s).

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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELT(continued)
All the warnings given below are
designed to ensure that the airbag
can inflate correctly and to prevent
serious injuries caused by items
which may be dislodged when the
airbag inflates.Warnings concerning the driver’s airbag
•Do not adjust either the steering wheel or the airbag cushion.
• Do not cover the airbag cushion.
• Do not attach any objects (badge, logo, clock, telephone holder, etc.) to the
airbag 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. If you sit with your arms slightly
bent (see the information on Adjusting your driving position in Section 1),
you will ensure that there is sufficient space for the airbag to inflate
properly and to be fully effective.
Warnings concerning the passenger airbag: location1
• Do not attach or glue any objects (badges, logo, clock, telephone holder,
etc.) onto the front passenger side of the dashboard.
• 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.
• You should reactivate the airbag 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.
IT IS FORBIDDEN TO FIT A REAR-FACING CHILD SEAT ON THE FRONT
PASSENGER SEAT WHILE THE RESTRAINING METHODS ADDITIONAL
TO THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT ARE NOT DEACTIVATED.
(Refer to the information on Deactivation
of front passenger airbags in Section 1).

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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELT(continued)
Side airbags
These airbags may be fitted to the
front seats and are deployed at the
sides of the seats (door side) to
protect the occupants in the event of
a severe side impact.
The slits on the front
seatbacks (door side) and
the gap between the rear
bench seatback and the
interior fittings form the trigger
area for the airbag, so it is
forbidden to place any objects
there.Warnings concerning the
side airbag
• Fitting seat covers:Seats
equipped with an airbag
require special covers
specifically designed for your
vehicle. Consult your RENAULT
Dealer to see if appropriate
covers are available from
RENAULT 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 these airbags and reduce your
protection.
• Do not place any accessories,
objects or pets between the
seatback and the door. This may
prevent the airbag from operating
correctly or cause injury if the
airbag is deployed.
• No work or modification
whatsoever may be carried out
on the seat, except by qualified
RENAULT Network personnel.

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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE REAR SEAT BELTS
Force limiter
In the event of a frontal impact
above a certain severity, this
mechanism is used to limit the force
of the belt against the body so that it
is at an acceptable level.
Rear side seat belt pretensioners
This system is only operational
when the ignition is switched on.
If the vehicle is subjected to a severe
impact, a device retracts the seat
belt, pulling the seat belt tight
against the body and thereby
improving its efficiency.
Warning relating to the
service life of airbags and
pretensioners
Pyrotechnic systems for
airbags and pretensioners have a
limited service life: refer to the
servicing booklet for your vehicle
for the replacement frequency.

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CHILD SAFETY(continued)
Deactivation of the front
passenger airbag
Yo umustdeactivate the front
left-hand airbag before fitting a
rear-facing child seat on the front
passenger seat.
To deactivate the airbag:switch off
the ignition, insert the ignition key
in the lock1, push and turn the lock
to theOFFposition and remove the
key while holding it in theOFF
position. The airbag is deactivated.With the ignition switched on,
check that the warning light2,
AIRBAG OFF, is lit up on the
dashboard.
This indicator light remains lit to
confirm that you can fit a child seat,
as the left-hand airbag has been
deactivated.

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DRIVER’S LAYOUT, LEFT HAND DRIVE(continued)
The equipment fitted, described below, depends on the version, option and country.
1Demister outlet for left-hand
side window
2Left-hand side vent
3Stalk for:
• direction indicators,
• exterior lights,
• front fog lights,
• rear fog lights,
• horn.
4Instruments.
5• Driver's airbag location.
• Horn
6Radio satellite controls.
7• Stalk for windscreen and rear
screen wash/wipe.
• Trip computer information
scrolling control.
8Centre air vents.9Display:
• Clock and temperature,
• Radio, clock and temperature
• Radio, clock, external
temperature and navigation
system
10Storage compartment.
11Passenger airbag location.
12Right-hand side air vent.
13Demister outlet for right-hand
side vent
14Glove box.
15Heated rear screen switch
16Hazard warning lights switch.
17Radio location or storage
compartment
18Air conditioning controls.19Ashtray and cigarette lighter
20Handbrake
21Gear lever
22Cup holder
23Electric door locking switch
24Ignition switch
25Cruise control/speed limiter
controls
26Steering wheel height adjuster
27Controls for:
• Electric headlight beam
adjustment
• Dimmer for control lighting
• Cruise control
• Electronic Stability Program
(ESP)
28Storage compartment
29Bonnet release
30Fuse box

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DRIVER’S LAYOUT, RIGHT-HAND DRIVE(continued)
The equipment fitted, described below, depends on the version, option and country.
1Demister outlet for left-hand
side window
2Left-hand side vent
3Passenger airbag location.
4Storage compartment.
5Display:
• Clock and temperature,
• Radio, clock and temperature,
• Radio, clock, external
temperature and navigation
system
6Centre air vents.
7Stalk for:
• direction indicators,
• exterior lights,
• front fog lights,
• rear fog lights,
• horn.
8Instruments.
9• Driver's airbag location.
• Horn10Radio satellite controls
11• Stalk for windscreen and rear
screen wash/wipe
• On-board computer
information readout control
12Right-hand side vents
13Demister outlet for right-hand
side vent
14Controls for:
• Electric headlight beam
adjustment
• Instrument panel lighting
dimmer
• Cruise control and speed
limiter
• Electronic Stability Program
(ESP)
15Storage compartment
16Ignition switch
17Cruise control/speed limiter
controls
18Steering wheel height adjuster19Heated rear screen switch
20Hazard warning lights switch
21Cup holder
22Handbrake
23Gear lever
24Ashtray and cigarette lighter
25Heating and ventilation
controls
26Radiolocationorstorage
compartment
27Electric door locking switch
28Glove box
29Bonnet release
30Fuse box

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INSTRUMENT PANEL(continued)
The presence and operation of the warning lights described below depend on the vehicle equipment and
country.
If the warning light comes on, you must stop as soon as traffic conditions allow.
If the warning light comes on, you should visit a Renault Dealer in the near future.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL(continued)
The presence and operation of the warning lights described below depend on the vehicle equipment and
country.
1Headlight dipped beam
warning light
Main beam headlight
indicator light
Rear fog light indicator
light
Front fog light
indicator light
Anti-lock braking
system warning light
This light comes on
when the ignition is switched
on and goes out within 3
seconds. If it comes on when
you are driving, it indicates a
fault in the anti-lock braking
system. Braking will then occur
normally but without the
anti-lock braking system.
Consult your RENAULT Dealer
as soon as possible.
Rear screen demisting
indicator light2Rev counter (scale × 100)
3Fuel level gauge
4Coolant temperature indicator
In normal use, the needle
should be below zone4a.
Under severe use the needle
may enter this zone. This is not
serious unless warning light
lights up.
5Speedometer(km or miles per
hour)
6Airbag warning light
This lights up when the
ignition is switched on
and goes out after a few
seconds.
If it does not light up when the
ignition is switched on, or
lights up when the engine is
running, there is a fault in the
system. Refer to the
information in Section 1 on the
restraint device additional to
the front seat belt, and consult
your RENAULT Dealer as soon
as possible.6Front passenger airbag
deactivated warning
light
Refer to the information on
Child safety in Section 1.
Driver's seat belt not
fastened warning light
It remains lit when the
vehicle is started, then when
the car reaches a speed
of approximately 6 mph
(10 km/h), it flashes and a beep
sounds for approximately
90 seconds.
Door(s) open warning
light

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INSTRUMENT PANEL(continued)
The presence and operation of the warning lights described below depend on the vehicle equipment and
country.
If the warning light comes on, you must stop as soon as traffic conditions allow.
If the warning light comes on, you should visit a Renault Dealer in the near future.