seats RENAULT PULSE 2012 1.G Owners Manual


Illustrated table of contents0
Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system1
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Heater and air conditioner, and audio system
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Technical information
Index
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Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system (SRS) \f\f\f\f\f\f\f 0-2
\bxterior front \f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\)\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f 0-3
\bxterior rear \f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\)\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f 0-4
Passenger compartment \f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\)\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f 0-5
Instrument panel \f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\)\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f 0-6Left-Hand Drive (LHD) model \f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\)\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f 0-6
Right-Hand Drive (RHD) model (Type A) \f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f 0-7
Right-Hand Drive (RHD) model (Type B) \f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f 0-9 Right-Hand Drive (RHD) model (Type C) \f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f 0-10
Meters and gauges \f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\)\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f 0-11
\bngine compartment \f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\)\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f 0-14 HR12DDR engine model \f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\)\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f 0-14
HR12D\b engine model \f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\)\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f 0-15
HR15D\b engine model \f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\)\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f 0-16
K9K engine model \f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\)\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f\f 0-17
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1. Child restrai\ft a\fchor poi\ft \bfor top tether strapchild restrai\ft)* \bPage 1-18)
2. Rear seat belts \bP.1-7)
3. Suppleme\ftal curtai\f side-impact air bags* \bP.1-25)
4. Head restrai\fts \bP.1-5)
5. Fro\ft seat belts \bP.1-7)
6. Suppleme\ftal side-impact air bags* \bP.1-25)
7. Suppleme\ftal fro\ft-impact air bags* \bP.1-25) 8. Rear ce\fter seat belts \bfor three-poi\ft type seat
belts)* \bP.1-7)
9. ISOFIX child restrai\ft system* \bP.1-17)
10. Rear seats \bP.1-4) — Child restrai\fts \bP.1-13)
11. Pre-te\fsio\fer seat belt system* \bP.1-31)
12. Fro\ft seats \bP.1-2)
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SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
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1. Tonneau board* (\f.2-41)
2. \boor armrest— \fower window switch* (\f.2-36)
— \fower door lock switch* (models with power
windows) (\f.3-6)
3. Fuse box (\f.8-27)
4. Sun visor (\f.2-41)
5. Sunshade* (\f.2-38)
6. Room light (\f.2-42, \f.8-29) 7. Inside rearview mirror (\f.3-20)
8. Rear cup holder (\f.2-40)
9. Center console
— Heated seats switch* (\f.1-3)
— \fower door lock switch* (models without
power windows) (\f.3-6)
10. \farking brake (\f.3-23, \f.8-17)
11. Selector lever or Shift lever — Automatic Transmission (AT) (\f.5-11)
— Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) (\f.5-14)
— Manual Transmission (MT) (\f.5-17)
12. Front cup holder (\f.2-40)
13. Glove box (\f.2-40)
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1 Safety — seats, seat belts and supplementalrestraint system
Seats ..................\(..................\(..................\(.......................\(..................\(............ 1-2
Front seats ..................\(..................\(..................\(.......................\(............. 1-2
Rear seats ..................\(..................\(..................\(............................\(......... 1-4
Head restraints (i\f equipped\b ..................\(..................\(.....................\( 1-5
Armrest (i\f equipped\b ..................\(..................\(..........................\(......... 1-6
Seat belts ..................\(..................\(..................\(..................\(..................\(........ 1-7 Precautions on seat belt usage ..................\(..................\(................ 1-7
Child sa\fety ..................\(..................\(..................\(..................\(................. 1-8
Pregnant women ..................\(..................\(..........................\(................. 1-9
Injured persons ..................\(..................\(..................\(............................\( 1-9
Center mark on seat belts ..................\(..................\(..........................\( 1-9
Three-point type seat belts ..................\(..................\(..................\(...... 1-9
Two-point type seat belts (i\f equipped\b ..................\(................. 1-12
Seat belt maintenance ..................\(..................\(..................\(............ 1-13 Child restraints ..................\(..................\(..........................\(..................\(..... 1-13
Precautions on child restraint usage ..................\(..................\(.. 1-13
Universal child restraints \for \front seat and rear seats
(\for Europe\b ..................\(..................\(..................\(.......................\(...... 1-14
ISOFIX child restraint system (i\f equipped\b ..................\(....... 1-17
Child restraint anchorage (i\f equipped\b ..................\(.............. 1-18
Child restraint installation using ISOFIX ..................\(.............. 1-19
Child restraint installation using seat belt ..................\(........... 1-21
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS\b ..................\(..................\(...... 1-25 Precautions on Supplemental Restraint System (SRS\b .... 1-25
Supplemental air bag systems ..................\(..................\(............. 1-29
Pre-tensioner seat belt system (i\f equipped\b ..................\(..... 1-31
Repair and replacement procedure ..................\(..................\(.... 1-32
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WARNING:
.Do not drive and/or ride in the vehicle with
the seatback reclined. This can be danger-
ous. The shoulder belt will not be properly
against the body. In an accident, you and
your passengers could be thrown into the
shoulder belt and receive neck or other
serious injuries. You and your passengers
could also slide under the lap belt and
receive serious injuries.
. For the most effective protection while the
vehicle is in motion, the seatback should be
upright. Always sit well back in the seat and
adjust the seat belt properly. (See “Seat
belts” (P.1-7) .)
CAUTION:
When adjusting the seat positions, be sure not
to contact any moving parts to avoid possible
injuries and/or damages.
FRONT SEATS
WARNING:
Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving so
that full attention may be given to vehicle
operation.
Man\fal sea\b adj\fs\bmen\b
WARNING:
After adjusting a seat, gently shake the seat to
confirm that the seat is locked securely. If the
seat is not locked securely, it may move
suddenly and could cause the loss of control of
the vehicle.
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Forward and backward:
1. Pull up the adjustin\f lever
*1.
2. Slide the seat t\b the desired p\bsiti\bn.
3. Release the adjustin\f lever t\b l\bck the seat in p\bsiti\bn.
Reclining:
1. Pull up the adjustin\f lever
*2.
2. Tilt the seatback t\b the desired p\bsiti\bn.
3. Release the adjustin\f lever t\b l\bck the seatback in p\bsiti\bn.
The reclinin\f feature all\bws the adjustment \bf the
seatback f\br \bccupants \bf different sizes t\b help \bbtain
the pr\bper seat belt fit. (See “Seat belts” (P.1-7) .)
The seatback may be reclined t\b all\bw \bccupants t\b
rest when the vehicle is parked.
Seat lifter (if equipped) :
Pull up \br push d\bwn the adjustin\f lever
*3t\b adjust
the seat hei\fht until the desired p\bsiti\bn is achieved.
Heated seats (if equipped)
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The seats can be warmed by built-in heaters. The
switches l\bcated \bn the center c\bns\ble can be
\bperated independently \bf each \bther.
1. Start the en\fine.
2. Select heat ran\fe.
.F\br hi\fh heat, push the HI (Hi\fh) side \bf the switch*1..F\br l\bw heat, push the LO (L\bw) side \bf theswitch*2.
.The indicat\br li\fht*3will illuminate when l\bw
\br hi\fh is selected.
3. T\b turn \bff the heater, return the switch t\b the level p\bsiti\bn. Make sure the indicat\br li\fht turns \bff.
The heater is c\bntr\blled by a therm\bstat, aut\bmatically
turnin\f the heater \bn and \bff. The indicat\br li\fht will
remain \bn as l\bn\f as the switch is \bn.
When the vehicle’s interi\br is warmed, \br bef\bre y\bu
leave the vehicle, be sure t\b turn \bff the switch.
CAUTION:
. The battery could run down if the seat heater
is operated while the engine is not running.
. Do not use the seat heater for extended
periods or when no one is using the seat.
. Do not put anything on the seat which
insulates heat, such as a blanket, cushion,
seat cover, etc. Otherwise, the seat may
become overheated.
. Do not place anything hard or heavy on the
seat or pierce it with a pin or similar object.
This may result in damage to the seat heater.
. Any liquid spilled on the heated seat should
be removed immediately with a dry cloth.
. When cleaning the seat, never use gasoline,
thinner, or any similar materials.
. If any malfunctions are found or the heated
seat does not operate, turn the switch off
and have the system checked by a RENAULT
dealer.
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REAR SEATS
Adjustment
WARNING:
.Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage
area or on the rear seats when they are in
the fold-down position. Use of these areas
by passengers without proper restraints
could result in serious injury in an accident
or sudden stop.
. Do not fold down the rear seats when
occupants are in the rear seat area or any
luggage is on the rear seats.
. Properly secure all luggage to help prevent it
from sliding or shifting. Do not place lug-
gage higher than the seatbacks.
. When returning the seatbacks to the upright
position, be certain they are completely
secured in the latched position. If they are
not completely secured, passengers may be
injured in an accident or sudden stop. Folding (Type A):
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1. Store t\be seat belts in t\be proper position. (See
“T\bree-point type seat belts” (P.1-\f) .)
2. Pull t\be knob to fold t\be seatback down.
Passing t\be seat belt t\broug\b t\be pat\b (if equipped):
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CAUTION:
. Fold down the rear seatback with the rear
center seat belt passed through the path*Aon the seatback. .
When loading the luggage in the luggage
room, be careful not to scratch or damage
the seat belt.
If the rear seatback needs to be folded without
passing the seat belt through the path
*A, be
sure to observe the following items.
. After returning the rear seatback to its
original position, pass the seat belt through
the path
*A.
. When operating the seatback, be careful not
to scratch or damage the seat belt.
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1. Secure the seat belt \fn the clip.
\b. Pull up the kn\fb
*1and f\fld the seatback d\fwn.
3. Pull the strap
*2and lift the rear \ff the seat
cushi\fn and the seatback.
Securing of the folded rear seat (if equipped) :
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1. Rem\fve the h\f\fk*1fr\fm the anch\fr \fn the
underside \ff the cushi\fn.
\b. Secure the h\f\fk
*2\fn the stalk as illustrated.
WARNING:
. Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage
area or on the rear seats when they are in
the fold-down position. Use of these areas
by passengers without proper restraints
could result in serious injury in an accident
or sudden stop.
. Do not fold down the rear seats when
occupants are in the rear seat area or any
luggage is on the rear seats.
. Properly secure all luggage to help prevent it
from sliding or shifting. Do not place lug-
gage higher than the seatbacks.
. When returning the seatbacks to the upright
position, be certain they are completely
secured in the latched position. If they are
not completely secured, passengers may be
injured in an accident or sudden stop.
. Head restraints should be adjusted properly
as they may provide significant protection
against whiplash injury. Always replace and
adjust them properly if they have been removed for any reason.
HEAD RESTRAINTS (if equipped)
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WARNING:
Do not drive and/or ride in the vehicle with the
head restraint removed. This can be dangerous.
Head restraints should be adjusted properly as
they may provide significant protection against
injury in an accident. Check the height after
someone else uses the seat.
The pr\fper adjustment \ff the head restraint is as
illustrated.
Adjust the head restraint s\f that the head restraint’s
center is level with the center \ff the ears.
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1-6Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Adjustment
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1. Pull u\f the head restra\bnt to ra\bse to the \fro\fer\fos\bt\bon.
2. Push \bn the lock knob
*1and \fush down the
head restra\bnt to lower to the \fro\fer \fos\bt\bon.
The rear head restra\bnt (\bf equ\b\f\fed) should only be
used \bn the notched stem \fos\bt\bons. The lowest head
restra\bnt \fos\bt\bon \bs the stowed \fos\bt\bon.
ARMREST (\bf equ\b\f\fed)
Front
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Pull the armrest down unt\bl \bt \bs hor\bzontal.
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