warning RENAULT MEGANE 2005 X84 / 2.G User Guide

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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS (continued)
Operation
This system is only operational
when the ignition is switched on.
In a severe frontalimpact, the
airbags inflate rapidly, cushioning
the impact of the driver’s head and
chest against the steering wheel and
the front passenger against the
dashboard. The airbags then deflate
immediately so that the passengers
are not in any way hindered from
leaving the vehicle.
Special feature of the front
airbag
Depending on the severity of the
impact, this has two deployment
volumes and incorporates an
internal ventilation system to
prevent burns caused by the
escaping gases:
- “low volume” airbag: this is the first level of deployment;
- “large volume” airbag: the airbag seams tear so that a greater volume
of gas is released into the airbag
(for the most severe impacts).
Operating faults
Warning light 1will light up on the
instrument panel when the ignition
is switched on and then will go out
after a few seconds.
If it does not light up when the
ignition is switched on, or comes on
when the engine is running, there is
a fault in the system.
Consult your RENAULT Dealer as
soon as possible. Your protection
will be reduced until this fault is
rectified.
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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS (continued)All of 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.Warnings concerning the driver’s airbag
 Do not modify the steering wheel or the steering wheel boss.
 Do not cover the steering wheel boss.
 Do not attach any objects (badge, clock, telephone holder, etc.) to the steering wheel boss.
 The steering wheel must not be removed (except by qualified personnel\
from the RENAULT Network).
 When driving, do not sit too close to the steering wheel. Sit with your \
arms slightly bent (see the information on “Adjusting your driving position” in Section 1). This will allow \
sufficient space for the airbag to deploy correctly and
be fully effective.
Warnings concerning the passenger airbag
 Do not attach or glue any objects (badge, logo, clock, telephone holder\
, etc.) to the dashboard in the proximity of the airbag housing.
 Do not place anything between the dashboard and the passenger (pet, umb\
rella, walking stick, parcels, etc.).
 The passenger must not put his or her feet on the dashboard or seat as t\
here is a risk that serious injuries may be sustained. In general, parts of the body should be kept away from the da\
shboard (knees, hands, head etc.)
 The passenger airbags should be reactivated as soon as the child seat is\
removed, to ensure the protection of the front passenger in the event of an impact.
A REAR-FACING CHILD/BABY SEAT MUST NOT BE FITTED TO THE FRONT PASSENGER \
SEAT UNLESS THE
ADDITIONAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, I.E. THE PASSENGER AIRBAG, ARE DEACTIVATED\
. (Refer to the information
on “deactivating the front passenger airbags” in Section 1.)
Warnings concerning the anti-submarining airbag
When triggered, the anti-submarining airbag could project objects left o\
n the seat cushion with some force.
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Warnings concerning the side airbag
 Fitting seat covers: seats equipped with an airbag require covers
specifically designed for your vehicle. Contact your RENAULT
Dealer to find out if these covers may be purchased from RENAULT
accessory outlets. The use of any covers other than those designed for y\
our
vehicle (and including those designed for another vehicle) may affect \
the
operation of the airbags 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 airbag from operating
correctly or cause injury when the airbag is deployed.
 No work or modification whatsoever may be carried out on the internal fittings, except by qualified RENAULT Network personnel.
 The slits in the front seatbacks (door side) and the space between the\
seatback, the rear bench seat and the trims correspond to the airbag
deployment zone: it is prohibited to place any objects in these location\
s.
SIDE PROTECTION DEVICES
Side airbags
An airbag is fitted to each front seat
and, depending on the country, the
rear side seats, which are deployed
on the side of the seat (door side) to
protect the occupants in the case of
a severe side impact.
Curtain airbags
These are airbags fitted along the
sides of the vehicle in the ceiling
which trigger along the front and rear
side windows to protect the
passengers in case of a severe side
impact.
A marking on the windscreen
informs you of the presence of
additional means of restraint
(airbags, pretensioners, etc.) in
the passenger compartment.
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ADDITIONAL METHODS OF RESTRAINTAll the warnings below are given so that airbag activation is not obstru\
cted in any way 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 t\
he airbags and seat belts are integral parts
of the same protection system. It is therefore essential to wear a seat \
belt at all times. If seat belts are not worn, the
occupants are exposed to the risk of serious injury in the event of an a\
ccident. It may also increase the risk of
minor superficial injuries occurring when the airbag is deployed, althou\
gh such minor injuries are always
possible with airbags.
If the vehicle should overturn or in the event of a rear impact, however\
severe, the pretensioners and airbags are not
always triggered. These systems may, however, be triggered by impacts to the vehicle underbody, e.g. from kerbs,
potholes, stones, etc.
 Any operation on or modification to any part of the Airbag system (Ai\
rbags, pretensioners, electronic unit, wiring, etc.) is strictly prohibited (except by qualified RENAULT Network personnel).
 To ensure that the system is in good working order and to avoid accidenta\
l 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 h\
as been involved in an accident, 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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DANGER
Since front passenger airbag
triggering and the position
of a rear-facing child seat
are incompatible, it is not
permitted to install such a seat in
this position unless the vehicle is
fitted with an airbag deactivation
device. The child may suffer very
serious injuries if the airbag is
deployed.
The label (on the dashboard) and
the markings (on the sun visor)
remind you of these instructions.
CHILD SAFETY (continued)
Deactivating the front passenger
airbags
(if fitted )
To fit a rear-facing child seat on the
front passenger seat, it is essentialto
deactivate the front passenger seat
additional restraint systems (frontal
and side airbags and lap
pretensioner) and the anti-
submarining airbag (for the three-
door version). To deactivate the airbags:
when the
vehicle is stationary, push and turn
lock 1to the OFF position.
With the ignition on, it is essential
to check that warning light 2,
AIRBAG OFF , is illuminated on the
instrument panel or on centre
display 3 and, depending on the
vehicle, check that the message
“passenger airbag OFF” is
displayed.
This light remains continuously lit
to let you know that you can fit a
child seat.
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The passenger airbag
must only be deactivated
or activated when the
vehicle is stationary.
If the lock is moved when the
vehicle is moving, warning lights
åand come on: the
passenger airbag is deactivated.
Switch the ignition off then on
again to reset the airbag in
accordance with the lock.
CHILD SAFETY (continued)
Activating the front passenger
airbags
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. Operating faults
It is forbidden to fit a rear-facing
child seat to the front passenger seat
if the airbag activation/deactivation
system is faulty.
Allowing any other passenger to sit
in that seat is not recommended.
Consult your RENAULT Dealer as
soon as possible.
To reactivate the airbags:
push and
turn lock 1to the ON position.
After switching on the ignition
again, check that the
ãwarning
light is off.
The means of restraint which are
additional to the front passenger
seat belt and anti-slide airbag (for
the three-door version) are
activated.
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DRIVER’S POSITION, LEFT-HAND DRIVE (continued)
The equipment fitted, described below, depends on the version, option an\
d country.
1 Side air vent.
2 Side window demisting outlet.
3 Stalk for:
 direction indicators,
 external lights,
 front fog lights,
 rear fog lights.
4 Instrument panel.
5 Location of Driver’s Airbag and
horn.
6 Radio remote control.
7  Steering column stalk for
windscreen and rear screen
wash/wipe.
 Computer information readout control.
8 Display panel, depending on
vehicle, displaying the time,
temperature, radio and navigation
system information, etc. 9
Central air vents.
10 Air conditioning controls.
11 Location of passenger airbag.
12 Side window demisting outlet.
13 Side air vent.
14 Glove box.
15 Location of radio, navigation
system, etc.
16 Central door locking switch.
17 Hazard warning lights switch.
18 Location for ashtray, cigarette-
lighter and cup holder. 19
Handbrake.
20 Gear lever.
21 RENAULT card reader.
22 Engine Start/Stop button.
23 Storage compartment.
24 Control for adjusting steering
wheel height and depth.
25 Bonnet release.
26 Controls for:
 electric headlight beam adjustment,
 instrument panel lighting dimmer,
 cruise control and speed limiter,
 ASR traction control.
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DRIVER’S POSITION, RIGHT-HAND DRIVE (continued)
The equipment fitted, described below, depends on the version, option an\
d country.
1 Side window demisting outlet.
2 Location of passenger airbag.
3 Air conditioning controls.
4 Central air vents.
5 Display panel, depending on
vehicle, displaying the time,
temperature, radio and navigation
system information, etc...
6 Stalk for:
 direction indicators,
 external lights,
 front fog lights,
 rear fog lights.
7 Instrument panel.
8 Radio remote control.
9  Steering column stalk for
windscreen and rear screen
wash/wipe,
 Computer information readout control. 10
Side window demisting outlet.
11 Side air vent.
12 Controls for:
 electric headlight beam adjustment,
 Instrument panel lighting dimmer,
 cruise control and speed limiter,
 ASR traction control.
13 Location of Driver’s Airbag and
horn.
14 Control for adjusting steering
wheel height and depth.
15 Location of radio, navigation
system, etc.
16 Engine Start/Stop button. 17
RENAULT card reader.
18 Location for ashtray, cigarette-
lighter and cup holder.
19 Handbrake.
20 Gear lever.
21 Hazard warning lights switch.
22 Door central locking switches.
23 Storage compartment.
24 Glove box.
25 Bonnet release.
26 Side air vent.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL (continued)
Variant 1
The presence and operation of the indicator lights described below depen\
d on the vehicle equipment and country.
If the warning light comes on, you should visit a RENAULT Dealer immediately.
If the
ûwarning light comes on, you must stop as soon as traffic conditions allo\
w. If no information appears on the instrument panel,
it is essential to stop as soon as traffic conditions allow.
Some warning lights are accompanied by a message on the instrument panel\
when lit.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL (continued)
The presence and operation of the indicator lights described below depen\
d on the vehicle equipment and country.
1 Rev counter
(scale × 1000)
üElectronic Stability
Program (ESP) and
traction control system
(ASR) warning light.
There are several reasons for the
warning light coming on: see
Electronic Stability Program
(ESP) and Traction control system
(ASR) in Section 2.
äFume filter system
warning light
For vehicles equipped
with this option, the light comes
on when the ignition is switched
on then goes out.
 If it lights up continuously, contact your RENAULT Dealer
as soon as possible;
 If it flashes, reduce the engine speed until the light stops
flashing.
Consult your RENAULT Dealer
as soon as possible.
Refer to the information on
emission control, fuel economy
and driving in Section 2. 1
cLeft-hand direction
indicator light
xAnti-lock braking system
(ABS) indicator light
This comes on when the
engine is started then goes out.
If it comes on when you are
driving, it indicates a fault in the
anti-lock braking system (ABS).
Braking will then be as normal,
without the ABS system.
Contact your RENAULT Dealer as
soon as possible. 1
åAirbag warning light
This lights up when the
engine is started and goes
out after a few seconds.
If it does not light up when the
ignition is switched on, or comes
on when the engine is running,
there is a fault in the system.
Consult your RENAULT Dealer as
soon as possible.
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