Renault Arkana
Warnings
warning
The passenger airbag may only be deactivated or activated while the vehicle is stationary with the ignition off.
Deactivating the front passenger airbag
(depending on the vehicle)
Before installing a child seat on the front passenger seat :
- check that the child seat can be installed on this seat ;
- it is essential to deactivate the airbag for a rear-facing child seat.
To deactivate the airbag : with the vehicle stationary and the ignition switched off, push and turn lock 1 to the OFF position.
When the ignition is switched on, it is essential to check that the warning light
is illuminated on the display 2.
This light remains permanently lit to let you know that you can fit a child seat.
warning
The passenger airbag may only be activated or deactivated when the vehicle is stationary with the ignition off.
If it is interfered with when the vehicle is being driven, indicator lights
and
will come on.
Switch the ignition off then on again to reset the airbag in accordance with the lock position.
warning
DANGER
Since operation of the front passenger airbag is not compatible with the position of a rear-facing child seat, NEVER fit a rear-facing child restraint system in a seat protected by an ACTIVATED front AIRBAG. This can lead to the DEATH of the CHILD or SERIOUS INJURY.
The markings on the dashboard and labels A on each side of the passenger sun visor 3 (example : label shown above) remind you of these instructions.
Activating the front passenger airbag
(depending on the vehicle)
You should reactivate the airbag as soon as you remove the child seat from the front passenger seat to ensure the protection of the front passenger in the event of an impact.
To restart the airbag : vehicle stopped, ignition switched off, press and turn the lock to 1 position ON.
When the ignition is switched on, you must check that the warning light
is off and that the warning light
comes on the display 2 after each start-up for around 60 seconds.
The front passenger airbag is activated.
Operating faults
warning
The passenger airbag may only be activated or deactivated when the vehicle is stationary with the ignition off.
If it is interfered with when the vehicle is being driven, indicator lights
and
will come on.
Switch the ignition off then on again to reset the airbag in accordance with the lock position.
In the event of a fault with the front passenger airbag activation/deactivation system,
the
and
warning lights are displayed on the instrument
panel.
Switch off the ignition and check the position of the lock 1.
Switch the ignition back on: the warning lights go out.
If the problem persists, it signals a system failure. In this case, it is prohibited for a rear-facing child seat to be fitted to the front passenger seat or for any other passenger to occupy the seat.
Contact your approved Dealer as soon as possible.