Renault Clio: To the front seat belts
Depending on the vehicle, they will consist
of:
- front seat belt inertia reel pretensioners;
- chest-level load limiters;
- air bags for driver and front passenger.
These systems are designed to act independently
or together when the vehicle
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);
- airbags.
Pretensioners
The pretensioners hold the seat belt
against the body, holding the occupant
more securely against the seat, thus increasing
the seat belt’s efficiency.
With the ignition on, following a significant
frontal impact and depending on
the severity of the impact, the system
may trigger the seat belt inertia reel
pretensioner 1, which instantly retracts
the seat belt.
- Have the entire restraint
system checked following
an accident.
- No operation whatsoever
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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Load limiter
Above 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.
Airbags for driver and front passenger
Fitted to the driver and passenger side.
The presence of this equipment is indicated
by the word “Air bag” on the
steering wheel and dashboard (air bag
zone A) and, depending on the vehicle,
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;
- an electronic unit for system monitoring
which controls the gas generator
electrical trigger system;
- a single warning
light on the
instrument panel.
The air bag system uses
pyrotechnic principles. This
explains why, when the air
bag inflates, it will generate
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, superficial
grazing to the skin or other
problems. |
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 passenger
against the dashboard. The air
bags then deflate immediately so that
the passengers are not in any way hindered
from leaving the vehicle.
Operating faults
Warning light 4 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 comes on when the
engine is running, 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.
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.
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 PASSENGER
SEAT UNLESS
THE ADDITIONAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, I.E. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG, ARE
DEACTIVATED.
(refer to the information on “Child safety: deactivating/activating the
front passenger air bag” in Section 1) |
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Force limiter
Above 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.
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Side Airbags
This airbag may be fitted to each of the
front seats and is activated at the sides
of the seats (door side) to protect the
occupants in the event of a severe side
impact.
Dep
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
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REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Remove the centre console (see Centre console:
Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 57A, Interior equipment).
Unclip the trim at (1) and (2).
RADIO NO. 01 or RADIO NO. 02 or RADIO NO.03
or RADIO NO. 04 or RADIO NO. 05 or RADIO NO.06
Rem
LEFT-HAND DRIVE
IMPORTANT
Consult the safety and cleanliness advice and operation
recommendations before carrying out any
repair (see 88A, Wiring harness, Wiring: Precautions
for the repair, 88A-5).
IMPORTANT
To avoid any risk of triggering when working on or
near a pyrotechnic component (airbags o
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