Renault Sandero (2012 year). Manual

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Dispositifs complémentaires à la ceinture avant (B90 - L90 Ph2 - F90 Ph2 - R90 Ph2 - Dacia)

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SYSTEMS IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS

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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 in-

juries caused by items which may be

dislodged when the air bag inflates.

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.

– You must not remove the steering wheel (such work must only be performed

by trained 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 inflate properly and

be fully effective.

Warnings concerning the passenger airbag: location 2

– Do not attach or glue any objects (badge, logo, clock, telephone holder, etc.) to

the dashboard in the proximity of the air bag housing.

– Do not place anything between the dashboard and the passenger (pet, um-

brella, 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, all parts of the body should

be kept away from the dashboard (knees, hands, head etc.).

– You should reactivate the passenger air bag as soon as you remove the child

seat to ensure the protection of the front passenger in the event of an impact.

IT IS PROHIBITED TO FIT A REAR-FACING CHILD

SEAT TO THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT UNLESS THE

RESTRAINT SYSTEMS IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT

PASSENGER SEAT BELT HAVE BEEN DEACTIVATED.

(Refer to the information on “Deactivating the

frontpassenger air bag” in Section 1).

seat belts ..............................................(up to the end of the DU)

air bag...................................................(up to the end of the DU)

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Side protection devices

SIDE PROTECTION DEVICES

Side air bags

These air bags may be fitted to the front

seats and are deployed at the sides of

the seats (door side) to protect the oc-

cupants in the event of a severe side

impact.

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 such covers are available from our Network. The use of any covers

other than those designed for your vehicle (including those designed for an-

other vehicle) may affect the operation of the air bags and reduce your protec-

tion.

– Do not place any accessories, objects, or even pets, between the seatback,

the door and the internal fittings. Do not cover the seatback with objects such

as clothes or accessories. This may prevent the air bag from operating cor-

rectly 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 our Network.

air bag....................................................................(current page)

seat belts ...............................................................(current page)

methods of restraint in addition to the front seat belts (current page)

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Additional methods of restraint

The airbag is designed to complement the action of the seat belt. Both the airbags and seat belts are integral parts of

the same protection system. It is therefore essential to wear the seat belt at all times. If seat belts are not worn, the oc-

cupants are exposed to the risk of serious injury in the event of an accident. It may also increase the risk of minor su-

perficial injuries occurring when the airbag is deployed, although such minor injuries are always possible with airbags.

If the vehicle should overturn or suffer a rear impact, however severe, the pretensioners and air bags are not always triggered.

Impacts to the underside 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 driver or passenger air bag system (air bag, elec-

tronic unit, wiring, etc.), except by qualified personnel from our Network.

– To ensure that the system is in good working order and to avoid accidental triggering of the system which could cause injury,

only qualified personnel from our Network 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).

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.

ADDITIONAL METHODS OF RESTRAINT

child restraint/seat ................................(up to the end of the DU)

child seats.............................................(up to the end of the DU)

child booster seat .................................(up to the end of the DU)

transporting children .............................(up to the end of the DU)

child safety............................................(up to the end of the DU)

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Sécurite enfants : généralités (B90 - F90 - U90 - R90 - F90 Ph2 - R90 Ph2 - H79 - Dacia)

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Child safety: general information

CHILD SAFETY: General information

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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.

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 fittings checked.

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.

To prevent the doors being

opened, use the childproof

locks (refer to the informa-

tion on “Locking/unlocking

the doors” in Section 1).

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CHILD SAFETY: General information

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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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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/her 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 fitted with a belt strap guide which

can be adjusted in terms of height to

position the seat belt in the centre of

the shoulder. It should never rest on the

neck or over the arm. Choose a bucket

type seat for better side protection.

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. Transport your child in a

forward-facing seat with a safety har-

ness or guard depending on the child’s

size. Choose a bucket type seat for

better side protection.

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 po-

sition for as long as possible (until the

age of 2 at the very least). It supports

the head and neck. Choose a bucket

type seat for better side protection and

replace it as soon as the child’s head

extends past the seat shell.

CHILD SAFETY: choosing a child seat

child restraint/seat ................................(up to the end of the DU)

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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mounting a child seat

CHILD SAFETY: mounting a child seat

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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 with the ISOFIX system
Authorised ISOFIX child seats are ap-

proved in accordance with regulation

ECE-R44 in one of the three following

scenarios:

– ISOFIX universal 3 point forwardfac-

ing 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 is composed of

2 rings for each rear side seat.

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 with the equipment manufac-

turer.

No modifications may be

made to the component

parts of the restraint system

(belts, ISOFIX and 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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The third ring is used to attach the

upper strap on some child seats.
Fix the hook of the strap onto ring 3 and

pull the strap so that the seatback of the

child seat comes into contact with the

seatback of the vehicle seat.

The two ISOFIX rings 1 are located be-

tween the seatback and the seat base

and are clearly visible.
To ensure your child seat can be easily

fitted and locked on rings 1, use access

guides 2 on the child seat.

CHILD SAFETY: mounting a child seat

(2/2)

The ISOFIX anchorage points have been exclusively designed for child

seats with the ISOFIX system. Never fit a different type of child seat, seat

belt or other objects to these fittings.
Check that nothing is obstructing the anchorage points.

If your vehicle has been involved in a road accident, have the ISOFIX fittings

checked and replace your child seat.

It is essential to use the lug-

gage compartment anchor-

age point 3 to attach the

upper belt of the child seat.

It is forbidden to use other mounting

points to attach this strap.

child restraint/seat ................................(up to the end of the DU)

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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fitting a child seat

CHILD SAFETY: Fitting a child seat

(1/6)

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):

– deactivate the front passenger air

bag;

– lower the seat belt as far as possible;

– move the seat as far back as possi-

ble;

– gently tilt the seatback away from

vertical (approximately 25°).

Do not change these settings after the

child seat is installed.

RISK OF DEATH OR

SERIOUS INJURY: before

fitting a child seat in this

seat, check that the air bag

has been deactivated (refer to the in-

formation on “Deactivating the front

passenger air bag” in Section 1).

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.

Fit the child seat in a rear

seat wherever possible.
Check that when installing

the child seat in the vehicle

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.

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In the rear side seat

A carrycot can be installed across the

vehicle and will take up at least two

seats. Position the child with his or her

feet nearest the door.
Before installing a child seat in the

ISOFIX anchoring points on a rear side

seat, check that the seat belt buckles

are not placed between the two ISOFIX

anchorage points in this seat. If neces-

sary, move the buckle for the seat con-

cerned towards the centre of the vehi-

cle.
Move the front seat as far forward as

possible to install a rear-facing child

seat, then move back the seat in front

as far as it will go, although without al-

lowing it to come into contact with the

child seat.

For the safety of the child in the for-

ward-facing seat, do not move the seat

in front back past the middle of the

runner, do not tilt the seatback too far

(maximum of 25° ) and raise the seat as

much as possible.
Check that the forward-facing child seat

is resting against the back of the vehi-

cle seat and that the headrest of the ve-

hicle is not obstructing its use.

Rear centre seat

A child seat may only be fitted in this

seat if it is equipped with an inertia-reel

seat belt. For any additional informa-

tion, contact an approved dealer.

CHILD SAFETY: Fitting a child seat

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Check that neither the child

seat nor the child’s feet

prevent the front seat from

locking into place. Refer to

the information on the “Front seat”

in Section 1.

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CHILD SAFETY: Fitting a child seat

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Seat not suitable for fitting child

seats.
Child seat attached using the belt

Seat which allows a child seat

with “Universal” approval to be attached

by a seat belt.

−

Seat which

only allows a rear-

facing seat with “Universal” approval

to be attached with a seat belt.

Only if the seat is equipped with an

inertia-reel belt.

Check the status of the air bag

before fitting a child seat or allowing a

passenger to use the seat.

RISK OF DEATH OR

SERIOUS INJURY: before

installing a child/baby seat

on the front passenger seat,

check that the air bag has been de-

activated (refer to “Deactivating the

front passenger air bag” at the end

of the paragraph).

Vehicles without airbag or with airbag deactivated

Child seat attached using the ISOFIX

mounting

Seat which allows an ISOFIX

child seat to be fitted.

The rear seats are fitted with

an anchorage point which allows a

forward-facing ISOFIX child seat with

universal approval to be fitted. The an-

chorage points are located under the

luggage compartment carpet and are

indicated by a marking.
The size of the ISOFIX child seat is in-

dicated by a letter:

– A, B and B1: for forward-facing seats

in group 1 (9 to 18 kg);

– C: rear-facing seats in group 1 (9 to

18 kg);

– D and E: shell seat or rear-facing

seats in group 0 or 0+ (less than

13 kg);

– F and G: cots in group 0 (less than

10 kg).

Using a child safety system

which is not approved for

this vehicle will not correctly

protect the baby or child.

They risk serious or even fatal injury.

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CHILD SAFETY: Fitting a child seat

(4/6)

A child seat must not be fitted in

this seat

Vehicles with passenger air bag not deactivated

RISK OF DEATH OR

SERIOUS INJURY: never

fit a child seat to this seat.

Child seat attached using the ISOFIX

mounting

Seat which allows an ISOFIX

child seat to be fitted.

The rear seats are fitted with

an anchorage point which allows a

forward-facing ISOFIX child seat with

universal approval to be fitted. The an-

chorage points are located under the

luggage compartment carpet and are

indicated by a marking.
The size of the ISOFIX child seat is in-

dicated by a letter:

– A, B and B1: for forward-facing seats

in group 1 (9 to 18 kg);

– C: rear-facing seats in group 1 (9 to

18 kg);

– D and E: shell seat or rear-facing

seats in group 0 or 0+ (less than

13 kg);

– F and G: cots in group 0 (less than

10 kg).

Using a child safety system which is not approved for this vehicle will not

correctly protect the baby or child. They risk serious or even fatal injury.

Child seat attached using the belt

Seat which allows a child seat

with “Universal” approval to be attached

by a seat belt.

Only if the seat is equipped with an

inertia-reel belt.

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CHILD SAFETY: Fitting a child seat

(5/6)

(5) RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY: before fitting a child seat on the front passenger seat, check that the air

bag has been deactivated (refer to the information on “Deactivating the front passenger air bag” in Section 1).
(6) RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY: never fit a child seat to this seat.

The table below summarises the information already shown on the diagram on the previous pages, to ensure the regula-

tions in force are respected.

Type of child seat

Weight of

the child

Seat

size

Front passenger seat with airbag

Front

passenger

seat without

airbag

(1)

Rear

side

seats

Rear

centre

seat

(7)

WITH deactivation

(1) (5)

WITHOUT

deactivation (1) (6)

Carrycot fitted

across the vehicle

Group 0

< 10

F - G

U - IL (2)

Shell seat/Rear-

facing seat

Group 0, 0+ and 1

< 13

kg to 18 kg

E, D

U - IL (3)

Rear-facing seat

Group 0+ and 1

< 13

kg to 18 kg

U - IL (3)

Forward-facing seat

Group 1

kg to 18 kg B, B1

U - IUF

- IL

(4)

Forward-facing seat

Group 1

kg to 18 kg

U (4)

Booster seat

Group 2 and 3

15 to 25

and 25 to

–

U (4)

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CHILD SAFETY: Fitting a child seat

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X = Seat not suitable for fitting child seats.

U = Seat which allows a child seat with “Universal” approval to be installed using a seat belt; check that it can be fitted.

IUF = Seat which, on equipped vehicles, allows forward-facing child seats with “Universal” approval to be attached by the ISOFIX

system; check that it can be fitted.

IL = Seat which, on equipped vehicles, allows child seats with “Semi-Universal” or “Specific to vehicle” approval to be attached by

the ISOFIX system; check that it can be fitted.

Refer to the brochure “Child safety equipment” available from the Network to choose the seat suited to your child and

recommended for your vehicle.
(1) Only a rear-facing child seat can be fitted in this seat: raise the seat to the maximum and position it as far back as possible,

tilting the seatback slightly (approximately 25°).

(2) A carrycot can be installed across the vehicle and will take up two seats. Position the child with his or her feet nearest the door.

(3) Move the front seat as far forward as possible to install a rear-facing child seat, then move back the seat in front as far as it will

go, although without allowing it to come into contact with the child seat.

(4) Forward-facing child seat; position the seatback of the child seat in contact with the seatback of the vehicle seat. Adjust the

headrest, or remove it if necessary. Do not push the seat in front of the child more than halfway back on its runners and do not

recline the seatback more than 25°.

(7) Only if the seat is equipped with an inertia-reel belt.

air bag

deactivating the front passenger air bags ........(current page)

front passenger air bag deactivation .....................(current page)

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deactivating/activating the front passenger air bag

CHILD SAFETY: deactivating/activating the front passenger air bag

(1/3)

The passenger air bag must

be activated or deactivated

with the

ignition off.

If handled when the igni-

tion is on, the warning light

comes on.
Switch the ignition off then on again

to reset the air bag in accordance

with the lock.

When the ignition has been switched

back on, it is

essential to check that

the warning light 2,

]

, is lit on the

instrument panel.
This warning light remains continu-

ously lit to let you know that you can

fit a child seat.

Deactivating the front

passenger air bag

(depending on vehicle)
To fit a rear-facing child seat on the

front passenger seat, you

must deacti-

vate the front passenger air bag if your

vehicle is fitted with air bag deactiva-

tion.
To deactivate the passenger air bag,

with the vehicle stopped and the igni-

tion off, press and turn button 1 to the

OFF position.

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CHILD SAFETY: deactivating/activating the front passenger air bag

(2/3)

DANGER
Since operation of the front

passenger air bag is not

compatible with the position

of a rear-facing child seat,

NEVER

fit a rear-facing child seat on a front

passenger seat with an active front

air bag. The child may suffer very

serious injuries if the air bag is trig-

gered.

The markings on the dashboard and

labels A on each side of passenger sun

blind 3 (example: label shown above)

remind you of these instructions.

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