RENAULT WIND 2012 1.G Owner's Manual
Manufacturer: RENAULT, Model Year: 2012, Model line: WIND, Model: RENAULT WIND 2012 1.GPages: 185, PDF Size: 5.52 MB
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seat belts .............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
additional methods of restraint  ............. (up to the end of the DU)
seat belt pretensioners  ......................... (up to the end of the DU)
air bag ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
air bag ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
methods of restraint in addition to the front seat belts  
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additional methods of restraint to the front seat belts  ......................(up to the end of the DU)
methods of restraint in addition to the seat belts  
(up to the end of the DU)
pretensioners  ......................................................... (current page)
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Additional methods of restraint:
to the front seat belts
METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS (1/3)
Depending  on  the  vehicle,  they  are 
composed of:
– seat belt pretensioners;
–  chest-level load limiters;
–  air  bags  for  driver  and  front  pas -
senger.
These  systems  are  designed  to  act  in-
dependently  or  together  when  the  ve -
hicle  is  subjected  to  a  frontal  impact. 
Depending  on  the  severity  of  the 
impact, the system can trigger:
–  seat belt locking;
–  the seat belt inertia reel pretensioner 
(which  engages  to  correct  seat  belt 
slack);
–  the front air bags.
Load limiterAbove a certain severity of impact, this 
mechanism is used to limit the force of 
the belt against the body so that it is at 
an acceptable level.
pretensioners
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.
With  the  ignition  on,  if  the  vehicle  is 
subject  to  a  significant  frontal  impact 
the  system  may,  depending  on  the  se-
verity  of  the  impact,  trigger  inertia  reel 
pretensioner  1 on the front seats.
–  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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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS (2/3)
Operation
This  system  is  only  operational  when 
the ignition is switched on.
In a severe  frontal impact, the air bags 
inflate  rapidly,  cushioning  the  impact 
of  the  driver’s  head  and  chest  against 
the steering wheel and of the front pas-
senger  against  the  dashboard.  The  air 
bags  then  deflate  immediately  so  that 
the passengers are not in any way hin-
dered when leaving the vehicle.
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Air bags for driver and front 
passenger
Fitted to the driver and passenger side.
Depending  on  the  vehicle,  the  pres -
ence  of  this  equipment  is  indicated  by 
the word “air bag” on the steering wheel 
and  dashboard  (air  bag  zone  A )  and 
a  symbol  on  the  lower  section  of  the 
windscreen.
Each air bag system consists of:
–  an  air  bag  and  gas  generator  fitted 
on  the  steering  wheel  for  the  driver 
and  in  the  dashboard  for  the  front 
passenger;
–  a  shared  computer,  which  includes 
the  impact  detector  and  the  moni -
tor  controlling  the  electrical  trigger 
system  for  each  of  the  gas  genera -
tors;
–  a  single  indicator  light 
å  on  the 
instrument panel;
–  remote sensors.
The  air  bag  system  uses 
pyrotechnic  principles.  This 
explains  why,  when  the  air 
bag  inflates,  it  will  gener -
ate heat, produce smoke (this does 
not mean that a fire is about to start) 
and make a noise upon detonation. 
In  a  situation  where  an  air  bag  is 
required,  it  will  inflate  immediately 
and this may cause some minor, su-
perficial grazing to the skin or other 
problems.  
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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS (3/3)
Warnings concerning the driver’s air bag
–  Do not modify the steering wheel or the steering wheel boss.
–  Do not cover the steering wheel boss under any circumstances.
–  Do not attach any objects (badge, logo, clock, telephone holder, etc.) to the steering wheel boss.
–  The steering wheel must not be removed (except by qualified personnel from our 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 air bag to deploy correctly and be fully effective.
Warnings concerning the passenger air bag
–  Do not attach or glue any objects (badge, logo, clock, telephone holder, etc.) to the dashboard on or near the air bag.
–  Do not place anything between the dashboard and the passenger (pet, umbrella, walking stick, parcels, etc.).
–  The passenger must not put his or her feet on the dashboard or seat as there is a risk that serious injuries may occur. In 
general, parts of the body should be kept away from the dashboard (knees, hands, head, etc.).
–  The devices in addition to the front passenger seat belt should be reactivated as soon as a child seat is removed, to ensure 
the protection of the passenger in the event of an impact.
A REAR-FACING CHILD SEAT MUST NOT BE FITTED TO THE FRONT p ASSENGER SEAT UNLESS 
THE ADDITIONAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, I.E. THE p ASSENGER AIR BAG, ARE DEACTIVATED.
(refer to the information on “Child safety: deactivating/activating the front passenger air bag” in Section 1)
All of the warnings below are given so that the air bag 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 air bag inflates.  
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air bag................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
additional methods of restraint side protection  ................................ (up to the end of the DU)
methods of restraint in addition to the seat belts  
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seat belts  .............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
air bag ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
side protection devices  ......................... (up to the end of the DU)
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side protection
SIDE pROTECTION DEVICES
Warnings 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  (and  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.
Side air bags
These  air  bags  are  fitted  to  the  front 
seats  and  are  activated  at  the  sides  of 
the  seats  (door  side)  to  protect  the  oc-
cupants  in  the  event  of  a  severe  side 
impact.
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.
These  air  bags  operate 
through  slits  in  the  front 
s e a t b a c k s   ( d o o r   s i d e ) : 
never  insert  any  objects  in 
these slits.  
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methods of restraint in addition to the seat belts  
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additional methods of restraint  ............. (up to the end of the DU)
seat belts  .............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
air bag ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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All of the warnings below are given  so that the air bag 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 air bag inflates.
The air bag is designed to complement the action of the seat belt. Both 
the  air  bags  and  seat  belts  are  integral  parts  of  the  same  protection 
system. It is therefore essential to wear seat belts at all times. If seat belts 
are  not  worn,  the  occupants  are  exposed  to  the  risk  of  serious  injury  in 
the event of an accident. It may also increase the risk of minor superficial injuries 
occurring when the air bag is deployed, although such minor injuries are always 
possible with air bags.
If  the  vehicle  should  overturn  or  suffer  a  rear  impact,  however  severe,  the  pre-
tensioners and air bags are not always triggered. Shocks to the underbody of the 
vehicle, e.g. from pavements, potholes or stones, can all trigger these systems.
–  No work or modification  whatsoever may be carried out on any part of the air 
bag  system  (air  bags,  pretensioners,  computer,  wiring  harness,  etc.),  except 
by qualified personnel from an approved dealer.
–  To ensure that the system is in good working order and to avoid accidental trig-
gering of the system which may cause injury, only qualified Network personnel 
may work on the air bag system.
–  As  a  safety  precaution,  have  the  air  bag  system  checked  if  your  vehicle  has 
been involved in an accident, or is stolen or broken into.
–  When selling or lending the vehicle, inform the user of these points and hand 
over this driver’s handbook with the vehicle.
–  When scrapping your vehicle, contact your approved dealer for disposal of the 
gas generator(s).
Operating faults
Warning  light  1  å  will  light  up  on 
the  instrument  panel  when  the  ignition 
is turned on and then go out after a few 
seconds.
If  it  does  not  light  up  when  the  ignition 
is  switched  on,  or  lights  up  while  the 
engine is running, there is a fault in the 
system (air bags, pretensioners etc.).
Contact  your  approved  dealer  as  soon 
as  possible.  Your  protection  will  be  re-
duced until this fault is rectified.
ADDITIONAL  METHODS OF RESTRAINT
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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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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 
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.
RISK  OF  DEATH  OR  SERIOUS 
INJURY.
To  prevent  the  doors  being 
opened,  use  the  “Child 
safety”  device  (refer  to  the 
information  on  “Opening 
and closing the doors” in Section 1).  
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CHILD SAFETY : General information  (2/2)
Using a child seatThe  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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CHILD SAFETY : Choosing a child seat
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.w Booster 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.  
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child safety ............................................ (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)
towing rings  .......................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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choosing a child seat mounting
CHILD SAFETY : mounting a child seat
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.
No  modifications  may  be 
made  to  the  component 
parts of the restraint system 
(seat  belts,  seats  and  their 
mountings) originally fitted.
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.  
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child safety ............................................ (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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Some  seats  are  not  suitable  for  fitting 
child seats. The diagram on the follow -
ing  page  shows  you  how  to  attach  a 
child seat.
The  types  of  child  seats  indicated  may 
not  be  available.  Before  using  a  differ-
ent child seat, check with the manufac-
turer that it can be fitted.
fitting a child seat
CHILD SAFETY : fitting a child seat  (1/3)
In the front seat
The  laws  concerning  children  travel -
ling in the front passenger seat differ in 
every country. Consult the legislation in 
force  and  follow  the  indications  on  the 
diagram on the following page.
Before fitting a child seat in this seat (if 
authorised):
–  move the seat as far back as pos-
sible;
–  on  equipped  vehicles,  raise  the 
seat base as far as possible;
–  gently  tilt  the  seatback  away  from 
vertical (approximately 25°).
Do  not  change  these  settings  after  the 
child seat is installed.
Check  that  when  installing 
the  child  seat  in  the  vehi -
cle it is not at risk of coming 
loose from its base.
If you have to remove the headrest, 
check  that  it  is  correctly  stored  so 
that  it  does  not  come  loose  under 
harsh braking or impact.
Always  attach  the  child  seat  to  the 
vehicle even if it is not in use so that 
it does not come loose under harsh 
braking or impact.
RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY: before fitting a rear-facing child 
seat in this position, check that the air bag has been deactivated (refer to 
the information on “Child safety: deactivating/activating the front passen-
ger air bag” in Section 1).
Children of a maximum height of 135 cm are permitted to occupy the front seat if 
the air bag is deactivated and a suitable restraint system is used. For passengers 
above this height, the air bag must remain active.