fold seats RENAULT ESPACE 2012 J81 / 4.G Owners Manual

armrest .................................................................. (current page)
rear seats ............................................................... (current page)
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Sièges arrière : accoudoirs (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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REAR SEATS: armrests
Rear armrests
On equipped vehicles, these can be
fitted to the rear seats on a maximum of
two seats per row.
To identify the correct side for fitting the
armrests, refer to the letter inscribed on
the armrest rotation shaft:
– L for the left-hand side;
– R for the right-hand side. Removing armrests
–
position the armrest vertically;
– push down on the armrest at the ro-
tation axis and at the same time tilt it
back as far as possible;
– release the pressure to free the arm-
rest from its mounting and remove
the armrest;
– reposition blanking cover 1.Refitting
–
Remove blanking cover 1 ;
– position the armrest vertically (in
alignment with the seatback);
– press down on the armrest and at
the same time fold it down.
Armrests must not be fitted to the
centre rear seat in the first row when
rear seats are fitted in the second
row.
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Sièges arrière : réglages (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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REAR SEATS: adjustment
To move the seat forwards or
back
Lift control 2 , handle 3 or pull on re -
lease 6.
Release the control to the chosen posi-
tion and the seat will lock into the near-
est position. Make sure the seat is cor-
rectly locked in position.
To adjust the angle of the
seatback
– Pull handle 4 and adjust the angle of
the seatback.
or
– Pull release 5 and adjust the angle of
the seatback.
Table function
An occasional table position can be
created by folding the seatback all the
way down onto the seat cushion.
It is advisable to carry out any ad -
justments when the vehicle is sta -
tionary.
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5
6
When moving the rear
seats, ensure that nothing
obstructs the anchorage
points (passenger’s arm or
leg, a pet, gravel, cloth, toys, etc.).

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Fonctionnalité des sièges arrière (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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REAR SEATS: FUNCTIONS (2/4)
Third example: all the seats are taken
out.
Fourth example: the seats are in stor-
age position.
Move front seat 1 forward. Install
seat 2, with the seatback folded down,
onto rails A, and move it as far forward
as possible. Next install seat
3 on rails B , with the
seatback folded down, move it as far
forward as possible, then install seat 4,
in the rear-facing position with the
seatback folded down, onto rails B and
position it as far back in the vehicle as
possible, move seats 3 then 2 back, fol-
lowed by front seat 1. Special information for seats posi
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tioned in the rear-facing position
Seats must only be used
in the rear-facing position
when the vehicle is station-
ary.
B
A
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Check that there are no objects stored
behind trim C.
Note: Release 6 can be released as
soon as the seat has been completely
removed from the rails.
REAR SEATS: FUNCTIONS (3/4)
To remove a seat
Lower the headrest.
Move the seat back by lifting one of con-
trols 2 or 3 or by pulling on release 6.
Fold the seat into the table position
by lifting handle 4 or by pulling on re -
lease 5.
Pull release 6 fully, and move the seat
forwards, pulling it off the rails.
Use bar 7 to remove the seat from ve-
hicle.
– Do not attempt to pull a seat back
if it is not in the table position.
– When the seat is removed from
the rails, the seatback is locked
in the table position.
Do not attempt to open the seat-
back as this may damage the
seat.
– If seats are removed from the
vehicle and stored elsewhere,
make sure that they are kept in a
clean place, so as to avoid con -
tact with foreign bodies.
– The seats are not designed to be
used other than in the vehicle.
The seats are fitted with certain
mechanisms and their function
may be compromised if they are
misused or dropped.
If a seat is dropped, contact an
approved dealer.
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C
When moving the rear
seats, ensure that nothing
obstructs the anchorage
points (passenger’s arm or
leg, a pet, gravel, cloth, toys, etc.).

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Transport d’objets dans le coffre (X81 - Renault)
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Always position the objects transported
so that the largest surface is against:
– The rear seatbacks for normal loads
(example A).
– The folded rear seats for heavier
loads (example B).
– The front seats, having removed the
rear seats, for the heaviest loads (ex-
ample C).
Transporting objects in the luggage compartment
TRANSPORTING OBJECTS IN THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
Lashing points
Always position the heavi -
est items directly on the
floor. Use the anchorage
points located on the lug -
gage compartment floor to secure
items. The luggage should be
loaded in such a way that no items
will be thrown forward and strike the
occupants if the driver has to brake
suddenly. Fasten the rear seat belts,
even if the seats are not occupied.
B
C
A