2023 Renault Koleos Seat Belt Owner’s Manual
The headrest should be placed near to your head for maximum safety, the seat belt height should be changed to provide good fit and function, and the Renault Koleos seat belt should be adjusted in 2023 so that your arms are slightly bent when clutching the steering wheel. To optimize safety and efficacy, the seat belt should be worn as near to the body as possible, flat across the thighs and against the pelvis.
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SEAT BELTS Guide
Always wear your seat belt when travelling in your vehicle. You must also comply with the legislation of the particular country you are in. Incorrectly adjusted or twisted seat belts may cause injuries in the event of an accident. Use one seat belt per person, whether child or adult. Even pregnant women should wear a seat belt. In this case, ensure that the lap belt is not exerting too much pressure on the abdomen, but do not allow any slack. Before starting, first, adjust your driving position, then ask all occupants to adjust their seat belts to ensure optimum protection.
Adjusting your driving position
- Sit well back in your seat (having first removed your coat or jacket). This is essential to ensure your back is positioned correctly;
- adjust the distance between the seat and the pedals. Your seat should be as far back as possible while still allowing you to depress the clutch pedal fully. The seatback should be adjusted so that your arms are slightly bent when you hold the steering wheel;
- adjust the position of your headrest. For the maximum safety, your head must be as close as possible to the headrest;
- adjust the height of the seat. This adjustment allows you to select the seat position which offers you the best possible view; adjust the position of the steering wheel.
Adjusting the seat belts
Sit with your back firmly against the seatback. Shoulder strap 1 should be as close as possible to the base of the neck but not on it. Lap belt 2 should be worn flat over the thighs and against the pelvis. The belt should be worn so that it is as close as possible to your body, i.e.: avoid wearing heavy clothing or keeping bulky objects under the belts, etc.
Locking
Unwind the belt slowly and smoothly and ensure that buckle 3 locks into catch 5 (check that it is locked by pulling on buckle 3). If the belt jams, allow it to return slightly before attempting to unwind it again. If your seat belt is completely jammed, pull slowly, but firmly, so that just over 3 cm unwinds. Allow it to return slightly before attempting to unwind it again. If there is still a problem, contact an approved dealer.
Driver’s seat belt reminder and, depending on the vehicle, front passenger seat belt reminder
This lights up on the central display when starting the engine then if the driver’s or front passenger’s seat belt (if this seat is occupied) is not fastened and the vehicle has reached approxi-mately 12 mph (20 km/h), it flashes and a bleep sounds for around 120 seconds.
Note: an object placed on the passenger seat base may activate the warning light in some cases.
Rear seat belt reminder (depending on vehicle)
A warning light lights up on the central display, accompanied by graphic 6 on the instrument panel for approximately 60 seconds (30 seconds depending on the vehicle) each time the vehicle is started, a door is opened or a rear seat belt is fastened or unfastened.
Check that the rear passengers are wearing seat belts and that the number of seat belts shown as fastened corresponds to the number of rear seat places occupied.
On the graphic 6:
- marker in green: seat belt fastened;
- marker in red: seat belt unfastened.
Unfastening
Press button 4 and the seat belt will be rewound by the inertia reel. Guide the belt.
Adjusting the height of the front seat belts
Use button 7 to adjust the seat belt height so that the shoulder strap is worn as shown previously. Press the button 7 and raise or lower the seat belt. Make sure that the seat belt is locked in posi-tion correctly after you have adjusted it.
Rear seat belts 8
The belts are locked, unlocked and adjusted in the same way as the front belts.
Check that the rear seat belts are positioned and operating correctly each time the rear bench seat is moved.
The following information applies to the vehicle’s front and rear seat belts.
- No modification may be made to the component parts of the originally fitted restraint system: seat belts, seats and their mountings. For special operations (e.g. fitting child seats), contact an authorised dealer.
- Do not use devices that allow any slack in the belts (e.g. clothes pegs, clips, etc.): a seat belt that is worn too loosely may cause injury in the event of an accident.
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Never wear the shoulder strap under your arm or behind your back.
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Never use the same belt for more than one person and never hold a baby or child on your lap with your seat belt around them.The belt should never be twisted.
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Following an accident, have the seat belts checked and replaced if necessary. Always replace your seat belts as soon as they show any signs of wear.
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Make sure that the buckle is inserted into the appropriate catch.
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Ensure that no objects are placed in the area around the seat belt catch as they could prevent it from being properly secured.
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Make sure the seat belt catch is properly positioned (it should not be hidden away, crushed or flattened by people or objects).
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When the rear seats are being put back, make sure that the seat belts and buckles are correctly positioned so that they can be used properly.
METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS
Depending on the vehicle, they are composed of:
- seat belt inertia reel pretensioners;
- driver and passenger’s lap belt pretensioners;
- chest-level load limiter;
- airbags for the 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);
- the lap belt pretensioners to hold the occupant in his seat;
- the front airbag.
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.
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:
- seat belt inertia reel pretensioner 1 which instantly retracts the seat belt;
- the lap belt pretensioner 2 for the driver and passenger.
Warning
- 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.
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To avoid incorrect triggering of the system which may cause injury, only qualified personnel from an approved dealer may work on the pretensioner and airbag system.
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The electric trigger system may only be tested by a specially trained technician using special equipment.
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When the vehicle is scrapped, contact an approved dealer for disposal of the pretensioner and air bag 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.
Front airbags for driver and 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 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 system monitoring which controls the gas generator’s electrical trigger system;
- a single
warning light on the instrument panel.
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 make a noise upon detonation. In a situation where an airbag 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 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 hindered from leaving the vehicle.
Operating faults
This warning light
will light up on the instrument panel when the ignition is switched 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.
Warnings concerning the driver’s airbag
- Do not modify the steering wheel or the steering wheel boss.
- Do not cover the steering wheel boss under any circumstances.
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Do not attach any objects (badge, logo, clock, telephone holder, etc.) to the steering wheel boss.
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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 airbag to deploy correctly and be fully effective.
Warnings concerning the passenger airbag
- Do not attach or glue any objects (badge, logo, clock, telephone holder, etc.) to the dashboard on or near the airbag.
- 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 airbag” in Section 1)
METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE REAR SIDE SEAT BELTS 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.
- Have the entire restraint system checked following an accident.
- No operation whatsoever is permitted on any part of the system (airbags, electronic control units, 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.
FAQs
If you want to change the seat belt in your 2023 Renault Koleos, all you have to do is pull it tight across your chest and lap.
Yes, the 2023 Renault Koleos seat belts do have pretensioners that make them tighter automatically in the event of a crash to help keep people in their seats.
Yes, the 2023 Renault Koleos has seat belts that can be used to attach child safety seats. To do a good installation, follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
In the 2023 Renault Koleos, there is a device that reminds people to wear their seat belts for better safety while driving.
Yes, the 2023 Renault Koleos has seat belt anchors that can be adjusted so that people of different heights can ride easily.
In the 2023 Renault Koleos, all you have to do to open the seat belt clip is press the button on the buckle.
Because they are easy to use and store when not in use, the 2023 Renault Koleos’s rear seat belts can be pulled back.
No, you can’t turn off the 2023 Renault Koleos’s seat belt warning chime. It’s a safety feature meant to get people to wear their belts.
In the 2023 Renault Koleos, if your seat belt is damaged, it should be fixed right away by a certified repair centre to keep you safe.
Yes, the front seats of the 2023 Renault Koleos have height-adjustable seat belts to make sure that everyone is safe and comfortable.
Yes, the 2023 Renault Koleos has seat belt pretensioners for all seating places to make sure that people are safer in case of a crash.
Yes, the 2023 Renault Koleos has seat belts that can be used to hold pets, but it is safer to use a pet restraint system.
The 2023 Renault Koleos’s seat belts should be checked often for signs of damage or wear, especially when the car is in for regular maintenance.
Yes, the 2023 Renault Koleos’s back seats have adjustable seat belt anchors to make sure that all passengers are safe and comfy.
Yes, you should use warm water and mild soap to clean the seat belts in a 2023 Renault Koleos. Do not use rough chemicals or abrasives on the belts because they could hurt them.
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