ECU RENAULT TWINGO 2012 2.G Owners Manual

headrest................................................ (up to the end of the DU)
seats adjustment ...................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Appuis-tête avant (X44 - Renault)
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FRONT hEADREsTs (2/2)
height adjustable headrest B
It can be identified by the presence of
button 2.
To raise the headrest
Slide it upwards to the required height.
To lower the headrest
Press button 2 and guide the headrest
down to the desired height. To raise 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.
Note: when the headrest is removed,
take care not to change the positions
of rods 3.
To refit the headrest
In case the adjustment of the rods has
been modified, pull out the rods 3 as far
as they will go (ensure they are aligned
and clean). In case of difficulty, ensure
the notches face forwards.
Insert the headrest rods into the holes
(tilt the seatback backwards if neces -
sary).
Lower the headrest until it locks, press
button 2 and lower the headrest as far
as possible.
Check that each rod is securely
locked 3.
2
B
1
B
3

seat belts .............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
adjusting your driving position .............. (up to the end of the DU)
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Ceintures de sécurité (X44 - Renault)
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Seat belts
sEAT BELTs (1/2)
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 belt to ensure op-
timum protection.Adjusting your driving
position
– s it well back in your seat (having
first removed your coat or jacket).
This is essential to ensure your back
is positioned correctly.
– Adjust 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 safety reasons, the top of the
headrest must be level with the top
of the head.
– Adjust the position of the steering
wheel.
Adjusting the seat belts
Sit with your back firmly against the
seatback.
Shoulder strap 1 must be as close as
possible to the base of the neck.
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.
Make sure that the rear bench seat
is locked in position correctly so that
the rear seat belts will operate effi -
ciently. Refer to the information on
the “Rear bench seat: functions” in
Section 3.
Seat belts which are incor -
rectly adjusted or twisted
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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Ceintures de sécurité (X44 - Renault)
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sEAT BELTs (2/2)
Locking
Unwind the belt slowly and smoothly
and ensure that buckle 3 locks into
catch 5 (check that it is locked by pull -
ing on buckle 3).
If the belt jams, allow it to return slightly
before attempting to unwind it again. If your seat belt becomes completely
jammed:
–
pull the belt slowly but firmly so that
just over 3 cm unwinds;
– then allow the seat belt to rewind au-
tomatically;
– unwind it again;
– if there is still a problem, contact an
approved Dealer.
ßFront seat belt reminder
warning light
This comes on when the engine is
started; if the driver or front passenger
seat belt is not fastened (if this seat is
occupied) and the vehicle has reached
approximately 10 mph (15 km/h), it
flashes and a beep sounds for around
2 minutes.
Note: an object placed on the passen-
ger seat base may activate the warning
light in some cases.
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5
5
Unlocking
Press button 4 on buckle 5 and the seat
belt will be rewound by the inertia reel.
Guide the buckle to help the operation.

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Ceintures de sécurité arrière (X44 - Renault)
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REAR sEAT BELTs
Rear side seat belts
The belts are locked, unlocked and
adjusted in the same way as the front
belts.
Rear seat functions:
Refer to the information on the
“Rear seats: functions” in Section 3.
Slowly unwind belt 1.
Click buckle 2 into the catch 3.
Check that the rear seat
belts are positioned and op-
erating correctly each time
the rear seats are moved.
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Ceintures de sécurité : avertissement (X44 - Renault)
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sEAT BELTs
The following information applies to the vehicle’s front and rear seat belts.– 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), please c\
ontact 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 putting back the rear bench seat, take care that the seat belts are correctly positioned so that they can be used prop-
erly.
– 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).

seat belt pretensioners ......................... (up to the end of the DU)
additional methods of restraint to the front seat belts ......................(up to the end of the DU)
air bag ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Dispositifs complémentaires à la ceinture avant (X44 - Renault)
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Restraint systems in addition to the seat belts
METhODs OF REsTRAINT IN ADDITION TO ThE FRONT sEAT BELTs (1/4)
These are:
– pretensioners;
– force limiters;
– air bags for driver and front pas -
senger;
– side air bags (depending on vehi-
cle).
These systems are designed to operate
independently or together in the event
of a front, side or rear 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 air bags.
pretensioners
With the ignition switched on, if the ve-
hicle is subjected to a significant fron -
tal impact the system may, depending
on the severity of the impact, trigger
piston 1 which instantly retracts the
belt.
The pretensioners hold the seat belt
against the body, holding the occupant
more securely against the seat, thus in-
creasing the seat belt’s efficiency.
– 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.
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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 (X44 - Renault)
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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.
Child safety: General information
ChILD sAFETY : General information (1/2)
To prevent the doors being
opened, use the “Child
safety” device (refer to the
information on “Opening
and closing the doors” in Section 1).
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.
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.
RI sK OF DEAT h OR sERIOU s
INJURY.

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ChILD sAFETY : General information (2/2)
Using a child seat
The level of protection offered by the
child seat depends on its ability to re -
strain your child and on its installation.
Incorrect installation compromises the
protection it offers the child in the event
of harsh braking or an impact.
Before purchasing a child seat, check
that it complies with the regulations for
the country you are in and that it can
be fitted in your vehicle. Consult an ap-
proved dealer to find out which seats
are recommended for your vehicle.
Before fitting a child seat, read the
manual and respect its instructions. If
you experience any difficulties during
installation, contact the manufacturer
of the equipment. Keep the instructions
with the seat.Set a good example by always fas-
tening your seat belt and teaching
your child:
– to strap themselves in correctly;
– to always get in and out of the car
at the kerb, away from busy traf-
fic.
Do not use a second-hand child
seat or one without an instruction
manual.
Check that there are no objects in
the vicinity of the child seat which
could impede its operation.
Never leave a child unat -
tended in the vehicle.
Check that your child is
always strapped in and that
the belt or safety harness used is
correctly set and adjusted. Avoid
wearing bulky clothing which could
cause the belts to slacken.
Never let your child put their head or
arms out of the window.
Check that the child is in the correct
position for the entire journey, espe-
cially if asleep.

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Sécurité enfants : choix du siège enfant (X44 - Renault)
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Rear-facing child seats
A baby’s head is, proportionally, heavier
than that of an adult and its neck is very
fragile. Transport the child in this posi-
tion as long as possible (until the age of
2 at the very least). It supports both the
head and the neck.
Choose a bucket type seat for best side
protection and change it as soon as the
child’s head is higher than the shell. Forward-facing child seats
The child’s head and abdomen need to
be protected as a priority. A forward-fac-
ing child seat which is firmly attached to
the vehicle will reduce the risk of impact
to the head. Ensure your child travels in
a forward-facing seat with a harness or
buckle for as long as their size permits.
Choose a bucket type seat for optimum
side protection.wBooster cushions
From 15
kg or 4 years, the child can
travel using a booster seat, which will
enable the seat belt to be adapted to
suit his size and shape. The booster
seat cushion must be fitted with guides
to position the seat belt on the child’s
thighs rather than the stomach. It is
recommended that you use a seat -
back which can be adjusted in terms
of height to position the seat belt in the
centre of the shoulder. It must never
rest on the neck or on the arm.
Choose a bucket type seat for optimum
side protection.
ChILD sAFETY : choosing a child seat mounting

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child restraint/seat ................................ (up to the end of the DU)
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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)
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Sécurité enfants : choix de la fixation du siège enfant (X44 \
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Choosing a child seat mounting
ChILD sAFETY : choosing a child seat mounting (1/3)
Choosing the attachment
There are two ways of attaching child
seats: via the seat belt or using the
ISOFIX system.
Attachment via the seat belt
The seat belt must be adjusted to
ensure that it is effective in the event of
harsh braking or an impact.
Ensure that the strap paths indicated
by the child seat manufacturer are re -
spected.
Always check that the seat belt is cor-
rectly fastened by pulling it up, then
pulling it out fully whilst pressing on the
child seat.
Check that the seat is correctly held by
moving it from side to side and back
to front: the seat should remain firmly
fixed.
Check that the child seat has not been
installed at an angle and that it is not
resting against a window.
Attachment using the ISOFIX
system
Authorised ISOFIX child seats are ap -
proved in accordance with regulation
ECE-R44 in one of the three following
cases:
– ISOFIX universal 3-point forward -
facing seat
– ISOFIX semi-universal 2-point seat
– specific
For the latter two, check that your child
seat can be installed by consulting the
list of compatible vehicles.
Attach the child seat with the ISOFIX
locks, if these are provided. The ISOFIX
system allows quick, easy, safe fitting.
The ISOFIX system consists of 2 rings
and, in some cases, a third ring.
Before using an ISOFIX
child seat that you pur -
chased for another vehicle,
check that its installation is
authorised. Consult the list of ve -
hicles which can be fitted with the
seat from the equipment manufac -
turer.
The seat belt must never
be twisted or the tension
relieved. Never pass the
shoulder strap under the
arm or behind the back.
Check that the seat belt has not
been damaged by sharp edges.
If the seat belt does not operate nor-
mally, it will not protect the child.
Consult an approved dealer. Do not
use this seat until the seat belt has
been repaired.
Do not use the child seat
if it may unfasten the seat
belt restraining it: the base
of the seat must not rest on
the buckle and/or catch of the seat
belt.
No modifications may be
made to the component
parts of the restraint system
(seat belts, ISOFIX, seats
and their mountings) originally fitted.