seats RENAULT ESPACE 2012 J81 / 4.G Owners Manual

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Sommaire 1 (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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Section 1: Getting to know your vehicle
RENAULT card: general information, use, deadlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Engine immobiliser system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.13
Headrests - Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.15
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.20
Additional methods of restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.23
to the seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.23
side protection devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.27
Child safety: general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.29
choosing a child seat mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.32
fitting a child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.34
deactivating/activating the front passenger airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.38
Steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.41
Driving position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.42
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.46
On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.52
Clock and exterior temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.63
Rear-view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.64
Audible and visual signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.66
Lighting and exterior signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.67
Headlight beam adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70
Washers/Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.71
Fuel tank (filling with fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.74

RENAULT carduse .................................................. (up to the end of the DU)
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Cartes RENAULT : généralités (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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RENAULT card: general information, use, deadlocking
“Hands-free” renaULT card: general information (1/3)
1 Unlocking the doors and tailgate.
2 Locking all doors and tailgate.
3 Integrated key.
4 Switching on the lighting remotely.
5 Locking/unlocking the luggage com-
partment.
The renaULT card is used
for:
– locking/unlocking the doors and lug-
gage compartment (doors, luggage
compartment) and the fuel filler flap
(see the following pages);
– depending on the vehicle, automatic
closing of windows and sunroof
(refer to the information on the “One-
touch electric windows: remote con-
trol closing” and “Electric sunroof:
remote control closing” in Section 3);
– operation of certain devices (e.g.:
radio, electrically controlled seats,
etc.);
– starting the engine (see the infor -
mation on “Starting the engine” in
Section 2);
– switching off the “See-me-home
lighting” function (refer to the infor -
mation on “Exterior lighting and sig-
nals” in Section 1).1
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5
Battery life
RENAULT cards are powered by a
battery which must be replaced when
battery tell-tale light 4 no longer lights
up (refer to the information on the
“RENAULT card: battery" in Section 5).
s pecial note: for some vehicles, the
RENAULT card records the settings se-
lected by the card user: the choice of
settings for the automatic climate con -
trol, some radios, electric seats (if this
is stored), the rear view mirror position-
ing, etc. It is therefore advisable always
to keep the same RENAULT card so
that you can recall your personal set -
tings.
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headrest................................................ (up to the end of the DU)
front seats adjustment ...................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Headrests - Seats
frOnT HeadresTs
To raise the headrest
Pull the headrest upwards to the de -
sired height.
To lower the headrest
Press button 2 and guide the headrest
down to the desired height.
To adjust the angle of the
headrest
Depending on the vehicle, tilt section A
towards or away from you to the re -
quired position.
To remove the headrest
Raise the headrest to its highest po -
sition (tilt the seatback backwards if
necessary). Press button 1 and lift the
headrest to release it.
To refit the headrest
Pull out the headrest rods 3 as far as
possible by pulling from the top. Take
care to ensure they are clean and cor-
rectly aligned and, if there are any prob-
lems, check that the notches are facing
forwards.
Insert the headrest rods into the holes
(tilt the seatback backwards if neces -
sary).
Lower the headrest until it locks, press
button 1 and lower the headrest as far
as possible.
Check that each headrest rod 3 is se -
curely locked in the seatback by trying
to pull them up or push them down.
The headrest is an impor -
tant safety component:
ensure that it is in place and
in the correct position. The
distance between your head and the
headrest and the distance between
the head and section A should be
as small as possible.
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3
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The three upper positions can
be manipulated without pressing
button 2. However, it is preferable to
press this button to lower the head-
rest.

storing the driver’s seat position ...........(up to the end of the DU)
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Mémorisation du siège conducteur (X81 - Renault)
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sTOrInG THe drIVer’s sea T POsITIOn
It is possible to store a driving position
using the RENAULT Card.
A driving position includes the driver’s
seat position and door mirror settings.
When a driving position is stored, the
seat and door mirror settings linked to
the RENAULT Card used are automati-
cally recalled when the doors are un -
locked and opened using the RENAULT
Card.
The system operates:
– hands-free RENAULT card de -
tected or, depending on the vehicle,
RENAULT remote control in ‘acces-
sories’ position in the card reader;
– when the driver ’s door is opened,
with the ignition off, for about 40 min-
utes.
driver’s seat memory
procedure
With the ignition on, adjust the seat
using switches 1 and 3 (see informa -
tion on “Front seats with electric con -
trol” in Section 1).
Press button 2 until you hear a beep:
the driving position is stored.
Repeat this procedure for each of the
RENAULT Cards.
recalling a stored position
With the vehicle stationary, briefly
press button 2.
note: recall of the stored position is in-
terrupted if one of the seat adjustment
buttons is pressed during recall.
When driving, it is possible to adjust
the driving position, but it is not possible
to recall a driving position.
special case
s everal hands-free cards in the ve -
hicle.
In this case:
– there is no automatic recall;
– it is possible to recall the driving po-
sition by inserting the RENAULT
card in the card reader and pressing
button 2.
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heated seats ......................................... (up to the end of the DU)
front seat adjustment electric controls ............................... (up to the end of the DU)
front seat adjustment manual controls .............................. (up to the end of the DU)
front seats adjustment ...................................... (up to the end of the DU)
armrests front ................................................. (up to the end of the DU)
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Accoudoirs avant/Sièges chauffants (X81 - Renault)
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frOnT arMresTs/Hea Ted seaTs
armrests
adjustment
If the vehicle is fitted with this, lift arm-
rest 1 fully. Lower it fully then raise it to
the desired height.
Heated seats
With the engine running , press
switch 2 . The indicator light in the
switch lights up.
The system, which has a thermostat,
decides whether or not the heating is
needed.
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1
Fasten the seat belt before adjust -
ing the armrest.

seat belts .............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
adjusting your driving position ............................... (current page)
adjusting the seats ................................................. (current page)
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Ceintures de sécurité (X81 - Renault)
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Seat belts
seaT BeLTs (1/3)
Always wear your seat belt when trav-
elling in your vehicle. You must also
comply with the legislation of the par -
ticular country you are in.
Before starting, first adjust your driv-
ing position, then ask all occupants
to adjust their seat belts to ensure
optimum protection.adjusting your driving
position
– s it well back in your seat (having
removed your coat or jacket etc.).
This is essential to ensure your back
is positioned correctly.
– a djust the distance between the
seat and the pedals. Your seat
should be as far back as possible
while still allowing you to depress
the clutch pedal fully. The seatback
should be adjusted so that your arms
are slightly bent when you hold the
steering wheel.
– adjust the position of your head- rest. For the maximum safety, your
head must be as close as possible to
the headrest.
The top of your head should be in
line with the top of the headrest.
– adjust the height of the seat. This adjustment allows you to select the
seat position which offers you the
best possible view.
– adjust the position of the steering wheel.
adjusting the seat belts
Sit with your back firmly against the
seatback.
Shoulder strap 1 should be as close as
possible to the base of the neck but not
on it.
Lap belt 2 should be worn flat over the
thighs and against the pelvis.
The seat belt should be worn so that
it is as close as possible to your body,
i.e.: avoid wearing heavy clothing or
keeping bulky objects under the belts,
etc.I n c o r r e c t l y a d j u s t e d o r
twisted seat belts may
cause injuries in the event
of an accident.
Use one seat belt per person,
whether child or adult.
Even pregnant women should wear
a seat belt. In this case, ensure that
the lap belt is not exerting too much
pressure on the abdomen but do not
allow any slack.
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sea T BeLTs (3/3)
– No modification may be made to the component parts of the originally fitted restraint system: belts, seats and their
mountings. For special operations (e.g. fitting child seats), contact \
an authorised dealer.
– Do not use devices which allow any slack in the belts (e.g. clothes pegs, clips, etc.): a seat belt which is worn too
loosely may cause injury in the event of an accident.
– Never wear the shoulder strap under your arm or behind your back.
– Never use the same belt for more than one person and never hold a baby or child on your lap with your seat belt around
them.
– The belt should never be twisted.
– Following an accident, have the seat belts checked and replaced if necessary. Always replace your seat belts as soon as
they show any signs of wear.
– When refitting the rear bench seat, take care that the seat belts are co\
rrectly positioned so that they can be used properly.
– Make sure that the buckle is inserted into the appropriate catch.
– Ensure that no objects are placed in the area around the seat belt catch as they could prevent it from being properly se-
cured.
– Make sure the seat belt catch is properly positioned (it should not be hidden away, crushed or flattened by people or ob-
jects).
The following information applies to the vehicle’s front and rear seat belts.

additional methods of restraint ............. (up to the end of the DU)
seat belt pretensioners front seat belt ................................................... (current page)
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Dispositifs de retenue complémentaires à la ceinture (X81 - J81 -\
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Additional methods of restraint
to the seat belt
MeTHOds Of resTraInT In addITIOn TO THe frOnT sea T BeLTs (1/4)
These are:
– buckle pretensioners,
– lap belt pretensioners in the front
seats,
– force limiters,
– air bags for driver and front pas -
senger.
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 buckle pretensioner (which en -
gages to correct seat belt slack);
– the lap pretensioner, the low volume
front air bag and the force limiter;
– the large volume front air bag.
Pretensioners
In the event of a severe frontal impact
and if the ignition is switched on, the
system may engage the following de -
pending on the force of the impact:
– piston 1 which immediately retracts
the seat belt;
– piston 2.
The pretensioners hold the seat belt
against the body and thus increase its
efficiency.
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– 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.

side protection devices ......................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Dispositifs de protection latérale (X81 - Renault)
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side protection devices
sIde PrOTecTIOn deVIces
side air bags A
These are fitted to the front seats and,
depending on the vehicle, the rear door
panels for the first rear row. They are
triggered at the side of the seats (door
side) to protect the occupants in the
event of a severe side impact.
curtain air bags B
These are fitted on both upper sides of
the vehicle. They deploy along the front
and rear side windows to protect oc -
cupants in the event of a severe side
impact.
The slits on the seatbacks
(door side) correspond to
the area of air bag opera -
tion: Never place any ob -
jects here.
Depending on the vehicle, a mark -
ing on the windscreen informs you
of the presence of additional means
of restraint (air bags, pretensioners,
etc.) in the passenger compartment.
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Warning 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 find
out if these covers are available. The use of any covers other than those
designed for your vehicle (including those designed for another vehicle) 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 internal
fittings, except by qualified personnel from an approved dealer.

child safety............................................ (up to the end of the DU)
child restraint/seat ................................ (up to the end of the DU)
child restraint/seat ................................ (up to the end of the DU)
child restraint/seat ................................ (up to the end of the DU)
child seats ............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
transporting children ............................. (up to the end of the DU)
children ................................................. (up to the end of the DU)
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Sécurité enfants : généralités (X45 - H45 - L38 - X38 - \
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Child safety: General information
cHILd safeTY : General information (1/2)
carrying children
Children, and adults, must be correctly
seated and strapped in for all journeys.
The children being carried in your vehi-
cle are your responsibility.
A child is not a miniature adult. Children
are at risk of specific injuries as their
muscles and bones have not yet fin -
ished growing. The seat belt alone
would not provide suitable protection.
Use an approved child seat and ensure
you use it correctly.
A collision at 30 mph (50
km/h) is the same as fall -
ing a distance of 10 metres.
Transporting a child without
a restraint is the equivalent of allow -
ing him or her to play on a fourth -
floor balcony without railings.
Never travel with a child held in your
arms. In the event of an accident,
you will not be able to keep hold of
the child, even if you yourself are
wearing a seat belt.
If your vehicle has been involved in
a road accident, replace the child
seat and have the seat belts and
ISOFIX anchorage points checked.
To prevent the doors being
opened, use the “Child
safety” device (refer to the
information on “Opening
and closing the doors” in Section 1).
d r i v e r ’s r e s p o n s i b i l i t y
when parking or stopping
the vehicle
Never leave an animal,
child or adult who is not self-suffi -
cient alone on your vehicle, even for
a short time.
They may pose a risk to themselves
or to others by starting the engine,
activating equipment such as the
electric windows or by locking the
doors.
Also, in hot and/or sunny weather,
please remember that the tempera-
ture inside the passenger compart-
ment increases very quickly.
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