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Renault Express (2023 year). Manual in english - page 1

KEYS, RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROLS: general information (1/2)

1 Locks all the opening elements.

2 Unlocks all the opening elements.

3

3 Driver’s door and ignition key.

3

5 Locking/unlocking the luggage com-

2

partment and, depending on the ve-

hicle, the sliding doors.

1

Driver’s responsibility

2

Remote control with switchblade

when parking or stopping

key:

the vehicle

1

4

4

Locking/unlocking using the switch-

Never leave an animal,

5

blade key. To release the insert from

child or adult who is not self-suffi-

its housing, press button 4, it comes

cient alone on your vehicle, even for

out automatically. Press button 4 and

5

a short time.

guide the insert back into its housing.

They may pose a risk to themselves

or to others by starting the engine,

activating equipment such as the

electric windows or 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.

The key must not be used for any

Recommendations

function other than those described

Avoid leaving the remote control in

in the handbook (removing the cap

hot, cold or humid areas.

from a bottle, etc.).

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KEYS, RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL: use (1/2)

The remote control A can be used to

Note

A

lock or unlock the doors and boot.

With the ignition on and engine running

It is powered by a battery which can be

➥ 2.3, buttons on the remote control

replaced. ➥ 5.31.

are not activated.

2

Special feature

Locking the doors

1

After manually locking the rear hinged

Pressing button 1 locks the doors and

2

door, press the 3 button twice to unlock

tailgate.

1

it. ➥ 1.9.

Pressing button 3 locks the luggage

3

compartment and, depending on the

vehicle, the sliding side doors.

The side indicator lights and hazard

3

warning lights confirm the locking by

flashing twice.

Note: depending on the vehicle, if a

Unlocking the doors

door or the luggage compartment is

Pressing button 2 unlocks the doors

open or not properly shut, they will lock

and tailgate.

and unlock in quick succession with-

Pressing button 3 unlocks the luggage

out any flashing of the hazard warning

compartment and, depending on the

lights and side indicator lights.

vehicle, the sliding side doors.

The unlocking is confirmed by one

flash of the hazard warning lights and

the side indicator lights.

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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE OPENING ELEMENTS (1/2)

If the remote control does not

work

In some cases, the radio frequency

remote control may not work:

- radio frequency remote control bat-

tery worn out or vehicle battery dis-

charged, etc.

A

- use of appliances operating on the

same frequency as the remote con-

trol (mobile phone, etc.);

- vehicle located in a high electromag-

1

3

netic radiation zone.

It is then possible:

2

- to use the key integrated in the radio

frequency remote control to unlock

the driver’s door;

Locking, unlocking the

Manually locking the front

- to use the interior door locking/un-

driver’s door

passenger door

locking control (refer to the following

Turn screw 3 with the door open (using

pages).

Using the key

the end of the key) and close the door.

- Insert the tip of the key 2 into the

This means that the door is then

notch 1 at the bottom of the cover A

locked from the outside.

on the driver’s door;

The door can only be opened from the

- Move it upwards to remove the

inside of the vehicle.

cover A;

- insert the key 2 into the lock of the

driver’s door, lock and unlock.

Never leave your vehicle

with the key or remote con-

trol inside.

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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE OPENING ELEMENTS (2/2)

Door and tailgate status

Locking the opening

indicator

elements without the radio

When the ignition is on, the indicator

frequency remote control

light above the 4 switch informs you of

For example, in the event of a dis-

the locking status of the opening ele-

charged battery or the radio frequency

ments:

remote control temporarily not working.

- when the light is on, the opening ele-

With the engine switched off and

ments are locked;

an opening element (door or boot)

- indicator light off, the doors and tail-

open, press and hold switch 4 for more

gate are unlocked.

than five seconds.

When you lock the doors, the indicator

When the door is closed, all the doors

4

and the tailgate will be locked.

light remains lit and then goes out.

Note: the vehicle can only be unlocked

Sliding side door (fuel filler cap

from outside the vehicle with the radio

Interior locking/unlocking

side)

frequency remote control.

door control

Depending on the vehicle, opening the

Switch 4 controls the doors, boot and,

fuel filler cap restricts the full opening

depending on the vehicle, the fuel filler

of the sliding side door, to prevent the

flap simultaneously.

door from hitting the filler nozzle.

Depending on the vehicle, if an opening

When the fuel tank has been filled, re-

element (door, luggage compartment)

place the cap in its housing and close

is open or not closed properly, the

the flap. The door can now be used.

opening elements lock/unlock quickly.

Driver’s responsibility

If transporting an object with the tail-

If you decide to keep the

gate open, you can still lock the doors:

doors locked when you are

with the engine stopped, press and

driving, remember that it

hold switch 4 to lock the other doors.

may be more difficult for those as-

sisting you to gain access to the

passenger compartment in the

event of an emergency.

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AUTOMATIC LOCKING WHEN DRIVING

Note: if a door is opened or closed, it

Operating faults

will automatically lock again when the

If you experience an operating fault (no

vehicle reaches a speed of approxi-

automatic locking, the 1 switch warning

mately 4 mph (7 km/h).

light does not illuminate when the doors

and luggage compartment are locked

Activating/deactivating the

etc.), make sure that automatic lock-

ing has not been deactivated by mis-

function

take and check that the doors and lug-

To activate it: with the vehicle at a

gage compartment are properly closed.

standstill and the engine running, press

If they are properly closed, contact an

the switch 1 until a beep sounds.

approved dealer.

To deactivate it: with the vehicle at a

standstill and the engine running, press

1

the switch 1 until a beep sounds.

Operating principle

After the vehicle is started, the system

automatically locks the opening ele-

ments once your speed reaches ap-

proximately 4 mph (7 km/h).

The door can be unlocked:

- by pressing the central door unlock-

Driver’s responsibility

ing switch 1;

- at a standstill, by opening a front

If you decide to keep the

door from inside the vehicle.

doors locked when you are

driving, remember that it

may be more difficult for those as-

sisting you to gain access to the

passenger compartment in the

event of an emergency.

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OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOORS (1/5)

2

3

1

Front doors

Lights-on warning buzzer

Door/tailgate open buzzer

If you have left the lights on after switch-

Depending on the vehicle, this alarm is

Opening from the outside

ing off the ignition, a reminder buzzer

fitted to the driver’s side door or on all

With the doors unlocked ➥ 1.6, take

will sound when the driver’s door is

opening elements.

hold of the handle 1 and pull it towards

opened (to prevent discharge of the

When the vehicle is stationary with the

you.

battery, etc.).

ignition on, the 2

warning light is dis-

Opening from the inside

Special note

played on the instrument panel accom-

panied, depending on the vehicle, by

Unlock the door and pull handle 2.

Depending on the vehicle, accessories

the 3 graphic indicating the opening el-

(e.g. radio) stop working either when

ement(s) (door, luggage compartment)

the engine is switched off or when the

that is/are open or incorrectly closed.

doors are locked, or when the driver’s

While driving, as soon as the vehicle

door is opened.

As a safety precaution,

reaches 12 mph (20 km/h), a warning

the doors should only be

light 2

comes on with an audio beep.

opened or closed when the

vehicle is stationary.

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OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOORS (2/5)

Recommendations con-

cerning the sliding side

door

The following precautions

must be taken when opening and

closing the doors or any other open-

ing element:

-

check that no person, animal or

object is at risk of being harmed

4

when you perform this manoeu-

5

vre;

-

never use anything except the

handles on the inside and outside

of the door to operate it;

-

take care when opening and

Sliding side door

Child safety

closing the door;

(depending on the vehicle)

-

caution: when the vehicle is

Opening the doors from the outside

parked on a slope, open the door

To make it impossible for the slid-

with care until it is fully open and

Unlock the door and pull handle 4,

ing side doors to be opened from the

latches into its locking position;

then slide the door towards the rear of

inside, use the key to turn the lock 5

-

always ensure that the sliding

the vehicle until it locks in position. To

and close the door.

door is properly closed each time

unlock the doors ➥ 1.4.

Check from the inside that all the doors

the vehicle is moved;

are locked.

-

do not use the lower support as a

step.

The door can only be opened from the

outside of the vehicle.

Sliding side door (fuel filler cap

side)

Depending on the vehicle, opening

the fuel filler flap prevents the slid-

ing side door from opening fully.

➥ 1.6.

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OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOORS (3/5)

6

8

8

7

8

B

A

Opening from the inside

Manual locking

Manual unlocking

Pull the handle 7 and slide the door

With the 8 button in the unlocked posi-

With the button 8 in the locked position,

towards the rear of the vehicle until it

tion, turn it towards the front of the vehi-

turn it towards the rear of the vehicle

locks in position.

cle (movement A).

(movement B).

Closing from the inside

Push handle 6 towards the front of

the vehicle until the door is completely

closed.

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OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOORS (4/5)

11

9

10

Rear hinged doors

Opening the small door

Opening the doors to the maximum

position

Move the lever 10 to open the small

Opening the large door

door.

For each door, pull handle 11 to release

Unlock the door and pull handle 9. To

the door check strap. Open the door as

unlock the doors ➥ 1.4.

far as possible.

If the vehicle is parked on

Closing manually from the outside

the hard shoulder with tail-

First close the small door and then

gate open, the rear lights

close the large door.

may be obscured. You

should make other road-users

Position each door so that it is almost

aware of your vehicle by using a

closed and then slam shut.

warning triangle or other equipment

Do not leave the hinged

specified by the road traffic regula-

rear doors open in case of

tions of the country concerned.

strong winds. Risk of injury.

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OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOORS (5/5)

12

Manual locking

If the remote control does not work, you

can manually lock the rear doors.

With the large door open, turn the

bolt 12 (using a tool such as a flat-blade

Driver’s responsibility when parking or stopping the vehicle

screwdriver) and close the door. This

Never leave an animal, child or adult who is not self-sufficient alone on

means that the door is then locked from

your vehicle, even for a short time.

the outside.

They may pose a risk to themselves or to others by starting the engine, activating

The door can only be opened from

equipment such as the electric windows or by locking the doors.

inside the vehicle by pressing the un-

Also, in hot and/or sunny weather, please remember that the temperature inside

locking switch or with the radio fre-

the passenger compartment increases very quickly.

quency remote control.

RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

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FRONT HEADRESTS

To remove the headrest

Press button 2 and lift the headrest to

release it (tilt the seatback backwards,

1

if necessary).

A

To refit the headrest

Insert the headrest rods in the holes 1,

with the notches facing forwards (tilt the

seat backwards if necessary). Lower

the headrest until it locks and press

2

button 2 to adjust to the desired height.

Check that the bonnet is correctly

locked.

To raise the headrest

Pull the headrest upwards to the de-

sired height.

Check that the bonnet is correctly

locked.

To lower the headrest

Press button 2 and guide the headrest

The headrest is important

down to the desired height.

for safety. Ensure that it is in

Check that the bonnet is correctly

place and in the correct po-

locked.

sition: the top of the head-

rest should be as close as possible

to the top of the head and there must

be a minimal distance between the

head and the headrest A.

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FRONT SEATS (1/2)

2

4

3

1

To move the seat forwards or

To tilt the seatback

back

Turn the knob 3, or, depending on the

Lift and hold the bar 1 to unlock the

vehicle, pull the lever 4 to tilt the seat

seat. Release the bar 1 once the seat is

back to the desired position and make

in the correct position and ensure that

sure that the locking is correct.

the seat is fully locked into position.

Front armrest 5

To raise or lower the seat

(depending on vehicle)

base

To use the armrest

5

(depending on vehicle)

Lower the armrest 5 to the horizontal

Move the lever 2 as many times as nec-

position.

essary upwards or downwards until the

required position is reached.

To store away the armrest

Lift the armrest 5 to the storage position

along the seat back.

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FRONT SEATS (2/2)

6

After making adjustments,

make sure that the seat-

backs are correctly locked

in place.

7

For safety reasons, carry

out any adjustments

when the vehicle is not

For vehicles with a single sliding side

Heated seats

being driven.

door, in the event of an emergency, the

(depending on vehicle)

rear passengers may exit the vehicle

We would advise you not to recline

With the ignition on:

using the front door. To do this: raise

the seatbacks too far to ensure that

- Pressing the switch 7 on the required

the lever 6, keep it held while tilting the

the effectiveness of the seat belts is

seat for the first time activates the

seatback and slide the seat forwards.

not reduced.

heating system on high. Both switch

To place the seat into the comfort posi-

indicator lights are illuminated;

Nothing should be placed on the

tion, slide it rearwards.

- pressing the switch for the second

floor (area in front of driver) as such

time changes the heating to low.

objects may slide under the pedal

Adjust the seat and make sure that it is

Only one warning light on the switch

during braking manoeuvres, thus

correctly locked.

is lit;

obstructing its use.

- pressing for the third time turns the

heating off.

The system, which has a thermostat,

decides whether or not the heating is

needed.

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FRONT PASSENGER SEATS: functions (1/2)

Before returning the seat to the comfort

A

position, ensure that no objects will ob-

struct in moving the seat.

2

- Pull lever 1 upwards;

- raise the seatback 2;

- check that it is correctly locked;

3

- reposition the headrest 3;

- remember to reactivate the front

1

passenger airbag before a passen-

ger occupies the seat ➥ 1.52.

For safety reasons, carry

Depending on the vehicle, the front pas-

Table function

out any adjustments when

senger seat can be put in table position

- Move the seat as far back as possi-

the vehicle is not being

or folded down to allow bulky items to

ble ➥ 1.15;

driven.

be transported.

- lower the headrest 3 as far as it will

go ➥ 1.14;

- hold the top of the seatback 2 to start

When the front seatback

lowering it;

is in the table position or

- pull the lever 1 upwards and fold

folded down, depending on

down the seatback 2 towards the

The headrest is an impor-

the vehicle, you must de-

front of the vehicle;

tant safety component:

activate the front passenger airbag

- press the back until it locks in place;

ensure that it is in place

➥ 1.52.

- make sure that nothing prevents the

and in the correct position.

seat from moving.

Risk of serious injury caused by

The distance between your head

items resting on the seatback table

and section A should be as small

which may be dislodged when the

as possible. The top of your head

airbagairbag is deployed.

should be in line with the top of the

headrest.

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FRONT PASSENGER SEATS: functions (2/2)

2

5

3

B

4

Folding down the seat

Before returning the seat to the comfort

-

Move the seat as far back as possi-

position, ensure that no objects will ob-

ble ➥ 1.15;

struct in moving the seat.

-

remove the headrest 3 from the seat

- Activate control 5;

➥ 1.14;

- lower the seat base until it locks in

-

position the headrest 3 on the base 4

position;

(position B);

- Lift the seat back;

-

set the seat to the table position (see

- make sure the seat is correctly

previous page) and make sure that

locked in position;

the headrest 3 is correctly positioned

To avoid all risk of injury,

- reposition the headrest;

between the seat base 4 and the

ensure that nobody is in

- remember to reactivate the front

seatback 2;

the proximity of the moving

passenger airbag before a passen-

-

move the control 5 upwards;

parts. When moving the

ger occupies the seat ➥ 1.52.

–

raise the seat base until it locks into

seat, make sure that nothing inter-

position;

feres with the moving parts and their

-

make sure the seat is correctly

locking.

locked in position.

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SWIVELLING PARTITION

1

1

When moving the swivelling parti-

tion, ensure the seat belt is not dam-

aged. Hold it aside when you rotate

3

the partition.

2

4

When the front seatback

is in the table position or

folded down, depending on

To rotate the partition

To put the partition back into its initial

the vehicle, you must de-

position, perform the same procedure

activate the front passenger airbag

-

Deactivate the front passenger

➥ 1.52.

in reverse. Make sure that the catch is

airbag ➥ 1.52;

properly locked 1 and place the seat in

Risk of serious injury caused by

-

fold down the seat ➥ 1.17;

the comfort position.

items resting on the seatback table

–

make sure the seat is correctly

Remember to reactivate the front pas-

which may be dislodged when the

locked in position;

senger airbag before a passenger oc-

airbagairbag is deployed.

cupies the seat ➥ 1.52.

-

unlock the swivelling section of the

partition by lifting the catch 1;

Note: before returning the swivelling

section to its initial position, check that

-

pivot the moving section

90 de-

the locking point 2 is clean.

grees, lock it at point 3 and lower the

Once the removable par-

catch 1;

tition has been han-

-

the catch 4 should stay in the locked

dled, please ensure that

position.

catches 1 and 4 are prop-

erly locked.

Risk of injury.

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SEAT BELTS (1/6)

Always wear your seat belt when trav-

Adjusting your driving position

elling in your vehicle. You must also

(depending on the vehicle)

comply with the legislation of the par-

-

Sit well back in your seat (having

ticular country you are in.

first removed your coat or jacket).

This is essential to ensure your back

Before starting, first adjust your driv-

is positioned correctly;

ing position, then ask all occupants

-

adjust the distance between the

to adjust their seat belts to ensure

seat and the pedals. Your seat

optimum protection.

1

should be as far back as possible

while still allowing you to fully de-

press the pedals. The seatback

should be adjusted so that your arms

are slightly bent when you hold the

steering wheel;

-

adjust the position of your head-

2

rest. For maximum safety, your head

must be as close as possible to the

Adjusting the seat belts

headrest;

Sit with your back firmly against the

-

adjust the height of the seat. This

seatback.

adjustment allows you to select the

Seat belts which are incor-

seat position which offers you the

Shoulder strap 1 should be as close as

rectly adjusted or twisted

best possible view;

possible to the base of the neck but not

may cause injuries in the

–

adjust the position of the steering

on it.

event of an accident.

wheel.

Use one seat belt per person,

Lap belt 2 should be worn flat over the

whether child or adult.

thighs and against the pelvis.

Even pregnant women should wear

The seat belt must be worn as close to

a seat belt. In this case, ensure that

the body as possible. e.g. avoid wear-

the lap belt is not exerting too much

ing heavy clothing, keeping bulky ob-

pressure on the abdomen, but do

jects under the belts, etc.

not allow any slack.

Make sure that the rear bench seat

is locked in position correctly so that

the rear seat belts will operate cor-

rectly. ➥ 3.24.

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SEAT BELTS (2/6)

Unfastening

Press button 4 on catch 5, and the seat

A

belt will be rewound by the inertia reel.

Guide the belt.

Driver’s seat belt reminder

ß

and, depending on the vehi-

cle, front passenger seat belt re-

1

minder

This appears on the central display A

when the ignition is switched on and

3

4

if the driver’s and/or front passenger’s

seat belt(s) (if the passenger seat is oc-

cupied) is not fastened.

5

5

Depending on the vehicle, if the seat is

occupied and one of these seat belts

Locking

is not fastened or becomes unfas-

Unwind the belt slowly and smoothly

tened while the vehicle is moving at a

and ensure that buckle 3 locks into

speed over approximately 12 mph (20

catch 5 (check that it is locked by pull-

ing on buckle 3).

km/h), the ß

warning light flashes

and a beep sounds for approximately

If the belt jams, allow it to return slightly

120 seconds.

before attempting to unwind it again.

Note: an object placed on the passen-

If your seat belt is completely jammed,

ger seat may activate the warning light

pull slowly, but firmly, so that just over

in some cases, depending on the ve-

3 cm unwinds. Allow it to return slightly

hicle.

before attempting to unwind it again.

If there is still a problem, contact an ap-

proved dealer.

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SEAT BELTS (3/6)

When the vehicle speed is below ap-

proximately

12 mph (20 km/h), the

graphic 6 or 7 appears during approx-

imately 60 seconds every time one of

the rear seat belts is fastened or unfas-

tened.

6

7

When the vehicle speed reaches or ex-

ceeds 12 mph (20 km/h), if one of the

rear seat belts is unfastened during the

journey:

- the ß

warning light flashes on

the central display A;

and

- a beep sounds for around 30 sec-

Rear seat belt reminder (depending

Understanding the graphic 6 or 7:

onds;

on vehicle)

- white symbol: seatbelt fastened;

and

The 6 or 7 graphic is displayed on the

- black symbol: seatbelt unfastened.

instrument panel when the ignition is

- the 6 or 7 graphic is displayed for

switched on. This informs the driver of

Note: depending on the version, the

at least 60 seconds and the symbol

the fastening status of each of the rear

number of marks indicated on graphic 6

for the seat concerned changes to

seat belts every time:

or 7 may vary according to the number

black.

of rear seats fitted in the vehicle.

- switching on the ignition;

Always make sure that the rear passen-

gers are properly fastened in and that

- a door is opened;

the number of seat belts indicated cor-

- fastening or unfastening of a rear

responds to the number of rear seats

seat belt.

occupied.

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SEAT BELTS (4/6)

8

9

Adjusting the height of the

Rear side seat belts 9

front seat belts

The belts are locked and unlocked in

Press the button 8 to adjust the seat

the same way as the front seat belts.

Make sure that the rear bench seat

belt height, so that the shoulder strap 1

is locked in position correctly so that

is worn as shown previously.

the rear seat belts will operate cor-

Press button 8 and raise or lower the

rectly. ➥ 3.24.

seat belt.

Make sure that the seat belt is locked

in position correctly after you have ad-

justed it.

Check that the rear seat

belts are positioned and

operating correctly each

time the rear bench seat is

moved.

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SEAT BELTS (5/6)

10

11

15

14

12

13

Five-seater version

Four-seater version:

This version differs in that it has rear

Centre seat belt

seatbelts and headrests on the rear

Unwind belt 15 slowly from its hous-

side seats only.

ing 10.

Pass the two buckles and the belt 15 in

the belt guide 11.

Click the smallest buckle into the catch

with the black locking button 12.

Fasten the largest buckle and slide 14

in the catch with the red unlocking

Check that the rear seat

button 13.

belts are positioned and

operating correctly each

time the rear bench seat is

moved.

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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS (1/6)

Depending on the vehicle, they are

- Have the entire restraint

composed of:

system checked following

- seat belt pretensioners;

an accident.

- chest force limiters;

- No operation whatsoever

- airbags driver and passenger

is permitted on any part of the

front.

system (airbag, electronic units,

wiring) and the system compo-

These systems are designed to act in-

nents must not be reused on any

dependently or together when the vehi-

other vehicle, even if identical.

cle is subjected to a frontal impact.

-

To avoid premature triggering

Depending on the severity of the

of the system which may cause

impact, the system can trigger:

1

injury, only qualified Network per-

- seat belt locking;

sonnel are authorisedto work on

the methods of restraint in addi-

- the seat belt pretensioner (which en-

tion to the front seat belt.

gages to correct seat belt slack);

Pretensioners

-

The electric trigger system may

- the front airbag;

The pretensioners hold the seat belt

only be tested by a specially

- the force limiter, in the most severe

against the body, holding the occupant

trained technician using special

impacts.

more securely against the seat, thus in-

equipment.

creasing the seat belt’s efficiency.

-

When the vehicle is scrapped,

With the ignition on, following a signif-

contact an approved dealer for

icant frontal impact and depending on

disposal of the gas generators for

the severity of the impact, the system

the pretensioners and airbags.

may trigger the seat belt inertia reel

pretensioner 1, which instantly retracts

the seat belt.

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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS (2/6)

Load limiter

Each airbag system consists of:

Above a certain severity of impact, this

- an airbag and its gas generator fitted

mechanism is used to limit the force of

on the steering wheel for the driver

the belt against the body so that it is at

and, depending on the vehicle, in the

1

an acceptable level.

dashboard for the front passenger;

- an electronic unit for system monitor-

ing which controls the gas generator

electrical trigger system;

- remote sensors;

å

warning light on the

- a single

instrument panel.

driver and passenger front

Airbags

They are fitted on the driver’s side and,

depending on the vehicle, on the pas-

senger side.

The presence of this equipment is indi-

The airbag system uses py-

cated by the word “Airbag” on the steer-

rotechnic principles. This

ing wheel, dashboard (in area airbag 1)

explains why, when the

and, depending on the vehicle, a label

airbag inflates, it will gener-

on the lower section of the windscreen.

ate heat, produce smoke (this does

not mean that a fire is about to start)

and make a banging noise. In a situ-

ation where an airbag is required, it

will inflate immediately and this may

cause some minor, superficial graz-

ing to the skin or other problems.

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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS (3/6)

Operating faults

å

This warning light comes on

when the engine is started and then

goes out after approximately three sec-

onds.

If it does not come on when the ignition

is switched on or if it stays on, there is a

fault in the system.

Contact your approved Dealer as soon

as possible;

Your protection will be reduced until this

fault is rectified.

Operation

This system is only operational when

the ignition is switched on.

In a severe frontal impact, the airbag(s)

inflate rapidly, cushioning the impact of

the driver's head and chest against the

The airbag system uses py-

steering wheel and of the front passen-

rotechnic principles. This

ger against the dashboard. They then

explains why, when the

deflate immediately so that the passen-

airbag inflates, it will gener-

gers are not in any way hindered when

ate heat, produce smoke (this does

leaving the vehicle.

not mean that a fire is about to start)

and make a banging noise. In a situ-

ation where an airbag is required, it

will inflate immediately and this may

cause some minor, superficial graz-

ing to the skin or other problems.

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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS (4/6)

The following cases trigger the pre-

In a frontal impact with another vehi-

In a side impact with another vehicle

tensioners or airbags.

cle of an equivalent or higher category,

of an equivalent or higher category, at

with an impact area equal to or greater

an impact speed equal to or greater

In a frontal impact against a rigid

than 40%, where the speed of both ve-

than 31 mph (50 km/h).

(non-deformable) surface at an impact

hicles is equal to or greater than

speed equal to or greater than 16 mph

25 mph (40 km/h).

(25 km/h).

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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS (5/6)

In the following examples, the pre-

In the following examples, the pre-

- side impact to the front or rear of the

tensioners and airbags could oper-

tensioners and airbags might not

vehicle;

ate:

operate:

- frontal impact, under the tail of a

- impact under vehicle such as pave-

- rear impact, however severe;

lorry;

ment;

– the vehicle overturning;

- frontal impact against an obstacle

- potholes;

with a sharp angle;

- drop or hard landing;

- ...

- stones;

– ...

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ADDITIONAL METHODS OF RESTRAINT

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 it inflates.

The airbag is designed to complement the action of the seat belt, the

airbag and the seat belt 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 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 preten-

sioners and airbags are not always triggered. Shocks to the underbody of the ve-

hicle, from pavements, potholes, stones etc. can all trigger these systems.

- No work or modification whatsoever may be carried out on any part of the

driver or passenger airbag system (airbag, computer, wiring harness etc.),

Operating faults

except by qualified network personnel.

- To ensure that the system is in good working order and to avoid accidental trig-

å

This warning light comes on

gering of the system which may cause injury, only qualified Network personnel

when the engine is started and then

may work on the airbag system.

goes out after approximately three sec-

- As a safety precaution, have the airbag system checked if your vehicle has

onds.

been involved in an accident, or is stolen or broken into.

If it does not come on when the ignition

- When selling or lending the vehicle, inform the user of these points and hand

is switched on or if it stays on, there is a

over this handbook with the vehicle.

fault in the system.

- When scrapping your vehicle, contact an approved Dealer for advice on dis-

Contact your approved Dealer as soon

posing of the gas generator and air bags.

as possible;

Your protection will be reduced until this

fault is rectified.

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CHILD SAFETY: choosing a child seat

Rear-facing child seats

Forward-facing child seats

Booster cushions

A baby’s head is, proportionally, heavier

Up to 18 kg or 4 years, the child may

From 15 kg or 4 years, the child can

than that of an adult and its neck is very

travel on a forward-facing seat.

travel using a booster seat, which will

fragile. Transport the child in this posi-

enable the seat belt to be adapted to

Choose your seat according the child’s

tion as long as possible (until the age of

suit his size and shape. The booster

size: their head and abdomen are the

2 at the very least). It supports both the

seat cushion must be fitted with guides

areas which must be most protected. A

head and the neck. Choose a bucket

to position the seat belt on the child’s

forward-facing child seat which is firmly

type seat for best side protection and

thighs rather than the stomach. It is

attached to the vehicle will reduce the

change it as soon as the child’s head is

recommended that you use a seatback

risk of impact to the head.

higher than the shell.

which can be adjusted in terms of height

Ensure your child travels in a for-

to position the seat belt in the centre of

ward-facing seat with a harness for as

the shoulder. It must never rest on the

long as their size permits. Choose a

neck or on the arm. Choose a bucket

bucket type seat for optimum side pro-

type seat for optimum side protection.

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CHILD SAFETY: choosing a child seat mounting (2/3)

Attachment using the ISOFIX

Attach the child seat with the ISOFIX

system

locks, if these are provided. The ISOFIX

system allows quick, easy and safe fit-

Authorised ISOFIX child seats are ap-

ting.

proved in accordance with current reg-

ulations if any of the three cases below

The ISOFIX system consists of 2 rings

1

applies:

and, in some cases, a third ring.

- universal ISOFIX

3-point for-

ward-facing seat;

- semi-universal ISOFIX 2-point seat;

- specific.

For the latter two, check that your child

seat can be installed by consulting the

list of compatible vehicles.

The two rings 1 ISOFIX are located be-

tween the seatback and the seat base

and are identified by a marking ü

Check that the seatback

of the forward-facing child

Before using an ISOFIX

seat is in contact with the

child seat that you pur-

back of the vehicle seat.

chased for another vehicle,

In this case, the child seat may not

check that its installation is

always rest on the base of the vehi-

authorised. Consult the list of ve-

No modifications may be

cle seat.

hicles which can be fitted with the

made to the component

seat with the equipment manufac-

parts of the restraint system

turer.

(seat belts, ISOFIX, seats

and their mountings) originally fitted.

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CHILD SAFETY: choosing a child seat mounting (3/3)

Anchorages 2 must be used

2

to attach the child seat’s

upper strap.

It is forbidden to use other

mounting points to attach this strap.

Attachment using the ISOFIX

system (continued)

The ISOFIX anchorage

The third ring 2 of each rear seat is

points have been exclu-

used to attach the upper strap on some

sively designed for child

child seats.

seats with the ISOFIX

Attach the hook on the belt to one of the

system. Never fit a different type of

rings 2, as indicated by the mark ,

child seat, seat belt or other objects

located behind the rear seats at the

to these fittings.

base of each seatback.

Check that nothing is obstructing

Pull the belt so that the back of the child

the anchorage points.

seat comes into contact with the back

If your vehicle has been involved in

of the vehicle seat.

a road accident, have the ISOFIX

anchorage points checked and re-

place your child seat.

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CHILD SAFETY: attachment by seat belt (1/6)

Installation visual for the five-seat estate version

³

Check the status of the airbag

before fitting a child seat or allowing a

passenger to use the seat.

²

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.

RISK OF DEATH OR

SERIOUS INJURY: before

fitting a rear-facing child

seat in this seat, make sure

that the front passenger airbag has

Using a child safety system

been deactivated. ➥ 1.52.

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: attachment by seat belt (2/6)

Installation visual for the four-seat estate version

³

Check the status of the airbag

before fitting a child seat or allowing a

passenger to use the seat.

²

Seat not suitable for fitting child

seats.



Carrying a passenger is

STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

Child seat attached using the

belt

¬

Seat which allows a child seat

with “Universal” approval to be attached

by a seat belt.

RISK OF DEATH OR

SERIOUS INJURY: before

fitting a rear-facing child

seat in this seat, make sure

that the front passenger airbag has

Using a child safety system

been deactivated. ➥ 1.52.

which is not approved for

this vehicle will not properly

protect the baby or child.

They risk serious or even fatal injury.

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CHILD SAFETY: attachment by seat belt (3/6)

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

lations in force are respected.

Estate version

Front passenger seat

Rear seats

without

Type of child seat

Weight of the child

with airbag

Centre seat

airbag

without

Side seats

or airbag

Five-seater

deactivation

deactivated

version ONLY

Transverse carrycot

< 10 kg

X

X

U (4)

X

Approved for group 0

Rear-facing shell seat

< 13 kg

X

U (2) (3)

U (5)

U (5) (7)

Approved for group 0 or 0+

Rear-facing seat

< 13 kg and 9 to 18 kg

X

U (2) (3)

U (5)

U (5) (7)

Approved for group 0+ or 1

Forward-facing seat

9 kg to 18 kg

U (1) (3)

X

U (6)

U (6) (7)

Approved for group 1

Booster seat

15 kg to 25 kg and

U (1) (3)

X

U (6)

U (6)

Approved for group 2 or 3

22 kg to 36 kg

(1) RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY: never install a rear-facing child seat on the front seat if the vehicle is

equipped with a passenger airbag that cannot be deactivated.

(2) RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY: before fitting a rear-facing child seat in this seat, make sure that the front

passenger airbag has been deactivated. ➥ 1.52.

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CHILD SAFETY: attachment by seat belt (5/6)

The table below summarises the information already shown on the diagram on the next page, to ensure the regulations

in force are respected.

Van version

Front passenger seat

Type of child seat

Weight of the child

with airbag without

without passenger airbag

deactivation

or with it deactivated

Transverse carrycot

< 10 kg

X

X

Approved for group 0

Rear-facing shell seats

< 13 kg

X

U (2) (3)

Approved for group 0 or 0+

Rear-facing seats

< 13 kg and 9 to 18 kg

X

U (2) (3)

Approved for groups 0+ and 1

Forward-facing seat

9 kg to 18 kg

U (1) (3)

X

Approved for group 1

Booster seat

15 to 25 kg and

U (1) (3)

X

Approved for group 2 or 3

22 to 36 kg

Refer to the “Child safety equipment” booklet available from the network to choose the seat suited to your child and rec-

ommended for your vehicle.

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.

(3) Raise the seat to the maximum and position it as far back as possible, tilting the seatback slightly (approximately 25°).

(1) RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY: never install a rear-facing child seat on the front seat if the vehicle is

equipped with a passenger airbag that cannot be deactivated.

(2) RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY: before fitting a rear-facing child seat in this seat, make sure that the front

passenger airbag has been deactivated.➥ 1.52.

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CHILD SAFETY: attachment by seat belt (6/6)

Van model installation diagram

³

Check the status of the airbag

before fitting a child seat or allowing a

passenger to use the seat.

²

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.

RISK OF DEATH OR

Using a child safety system

SERIOUS INJURY: before

which is not approved for

fitting a rear-facing child

this vehicle will not properly

seat in this seat, make sure

protect the baby or child.

that the front passenger airbag has

They risk serious or even fatal injury.

been deactivated. ➥ 1.52.

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CHILD SAFETY: attachment using the ISOFIX system (1/4)

Installation visual for the five-seat estate version

Child seat attached using the

²

Seat not suitable for fitting child

ISOFIX mounting

seats.

ü

Seat which allows an ISOFIX

child seat to be fitted.

The rear side seats are fitted with an

anchorage point which enables the fit-

ting of a universal ISOFIX forward-fac-

ing child seat, as indicated by the 

symbol. The anchorage points are lo-

Using a child safety system

cated behind the bench seat at the

which is not approved for

bottom of each seatback.

this vehicle will not correctly

protect the baby or child.

They risk serious or even fatal injury.

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