Renault Austral
Warning
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The passenger airbag may only be activated or deactivated while the vehicle is stationary and the ignition is switched off.
Front passenger airbag deactivation
Before installing a child seat on the front passenger seat:
- check that the child seat can be installed on this seat;
- you must deactivate the airbag when using a rear-facing child seat.
To deactivate the airbag: with the vehicle stationary and the ignition switched off, push and turn the lock 1 to the OFF position.
When the ignition is switched on, you must check that the
warning light is illuminated on the display 2.
This light remains continuously lit to let you know that you can fit a child seat.
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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 a front AIRBAG that is ACTIVATED.This could lead to the CHILD'SDEATH or SERIOUSLY INJURY.
The markings on the dashboard and the labels A on each side of the passenger sun visor 3 (see example of label above) are provided to remind you of these instructions.
Activation of the front passenger airbag
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 reactivate the airbag: with the vehicle stationary, and the ignition switched off, push and turn the lock 1 to the ON position.
When the ignition is switched on, you must check that the
warning light is off and that the
warning light appears on the display 2 for around 60 seconds after each start-up.
The front passenger airbag is activated.
Operating faults
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;