Renault Koleos

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Depending on the vehicle, they may comprise:

  • seat belt inertia reel pretensioners;
  • lap seat belt pretensioners;
  • chest force limiters;
  • airbags driver and passenger front.

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 cause:

  • blocking of the seat belt;
  • the seat belt inertia reel pretensioner which is triggered to correct seat belt slack;
  • the lap seat belt pretensioner to hold the occupant in their seat;
  • the front airbag.

Pretensioners

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The pretensioners hold the seat belt against the body, holding the occupant more securely against the seat, thus increasing the seat belt's efficiency.

In the event of a severe frontal impact and if the ignition is switched on, the system may engage the following depending on the force of the impact:

  • the seat belt inertia reel pretensioner 1 which instantly retracts the seat belt;
  • the lap seat belt inertia reel pretensioner 2 on the front seats.
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  • Have the entire restraint system checked following an accident.
  • No operation whatsoever is permitted on any part of the system (pretensioners, Airbags, computers, wiring) and the system components must not be reused on any other vehicle, even if identical.
  • Only qualified personnel from our Network may work on the Airbags; otherwise, the system may trigger accidentally and cause injury.
  • The electrical 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 Airbags gas generators.

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.

Driver and passenger front airbags

Fitted to the driver and passenger sides A.

You can tell if an airbag is installed by the "Airbag" mark on the steering wheel, dashboard (airbag installation area A), and lower part of the windshield.

Each airbag system consists of:

  • an airbag and gas generator fitted on the steering wheel for the driver and in the dashboard for the front passenger;
  • an electronic unit for monitoring the system controlling the gas generator electrical trigger;
  • remote sensor;
  • a single 2_ALL_094_1_pictogramme.png warning light on the instrument panel.

Operation

This system is only operational when the vehicle power is on or the engine is running.

In a severe frontal impact, the airbags 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 airbags then deflate immediately so that the passengers are not in any way prevented from leaving the vehicle.

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The airbag system uses pyrotechnic principles. This explains why, when the airbag inflates, it will generate heat, produce smoke (this does not mean that a fire is about to start) and sound like a detonation. In a situation where an airbag deployment is required, it will inflate immediately and this may cause some minor, superficial grazing to the skin or other problems.

Warning

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.

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Warnings in relation to the driver's airbag

  • Do not modify the steering wheel or the boss.
  • Do not cover the steering wheel boss under any circumstances.
  • Do not attach any objects (badge, logo, watch, telephone cradle, etc.) to the steering wheel boss.
  • The steering wheel must not be removed (except by qualified personnel from our Network).
  • Do not sit too close to the steering wheel: sit with your arms slightly bent (see "Adjusting your driving position" Seat belts).

This will allow sufficient space for the airbag to deploy correctly and be fully effective.

Warnings in relation to the passenger's airbag

  • Do not attach or glue any objects (badge, logo, clock, telephone holder, etc.) to the dashboard over or near the airbag.
  • Do not place anything between the dashboard and the passenger (animal, 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 be sustained. As a general rule, parts of the body should be kept away from the dashboard (knees, hands, head, etc.).

  • Do not install a child safety seat in the front passenger seat. There is a risk of serious injury if the airbag deploys. The child safety seat must be installed in the rear seat.

    Do not carry or hold a child in the front passenger seat. Do not place children, the elderly, or pregnant women in the front passenger seat of a vehicle equipped with a passenger airbag. There is a risk of severe injury from the strong impact when the passenger airbag deploys.