2021 Renault Koleos Owner’s Manual

With its alluring blend of comfort, style, and utility, the 2021 Renault Koleos establishes its dominance in the mid-size SUV market. This newest model exemplifies Renault’s dedication to combine elegant styling with reliable performance. Its roomy and luxuriously furnished inside meets the needs of families and individuals looking for a car that is both luxurious and practical. The Koleos’s engine options are strong but efficient, making for a responsive and comfortable ride under the hood. The car also has an entertainment system that is easy to use and cutting-edge safety measures that improve both driving enjoyment and safety. In the competitive SUV market, the 2021 Renault Koleos stands out for its exquisite appearance, ample space, and cutting-edge technology.

SEAT BELTS

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 driv-ing 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-
cle, 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 approximately 12 mph (20 km/h), it flashes and a bleep sounds for around 120 sec-onds.

Note: an object placed on the passenger seat base may activate the warning light in some cases.

Rear seat belt reminder (depending on vehicle)
Warning light ß 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 unfas-tened. Check that the rear passengers are wearing seat belts and that the number of seat belts shown as fastened cor-responds 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.

SEAT BELTS 
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 which allow any slack in the belts (e.g. clothes pegs, clips, etc.): a seat belt which is worn too loosely may cause injury in the event of an accident.
• Never wear the shoulder strap under your arm or behind your back.
• 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.
• 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.
• Make sure that the buckle is inserted into the appropriate catch.
• Ensure that no objects are placed in the area around the seat belt catch as they could prevent it from being properly secured.
• Make sure the seat belt catch is properly positioned (it should not be hidden away, crushed or flattened by people or objects).
• 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;
• air bags for the driver and front passenger.

These systems are designed to act independently or together when the vehi-cle 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 pre tensioner (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 in-creasing 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 de-pending 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.
• 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.

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 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 å 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 re-quired, 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 passen-ger against the dashboard. The air bags then deflate immediately so that the passengers are not in any way hin-dered from leaving the vehicle. This warning light å 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 re-duced until this fault is rectified.

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)

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 (air bags, electronic con-trol units, wiring) and the system components must not be reused on any other vehicle, even if iden-tical.
• Only qualified personnel from our Network may work on the air bags; otherwise the system may trigger accidentally and cause injury.

SIDE PROTECTION DEVICES

Side Airbags
An airbag can be fitted to each front seat, which are deployed on the side of the seat (door side) to protect the oc-cupants in the case of a severe side impact.

Curtain Airbags
These are airbag fitted along the sides of the vehicle in the ceiling which trigger along the front and rear door side win- dows to protect the passengers in case of a severe side impact. Depending on the vehicle, a mark-ing on the windscreen informs you of the presence of additional means of restraint (air bags, pretensioners, etc.) in the passenger compartment.

Warning relating to the side airbag

• Fitting seat covers: seats equipped with an airbag require covers specifically designed for your vehicle. Contact an approved Dealer to find out if these covers are available. The use of any covers other than those designed for your vehicle (and including those designed for another vehicle) may affect the operation of the airbags and reduce your protection.
• Do not place any accessories, objects or even pets between the seatback, the door and the internal fittings. Do not cover the seatback with any items such as clothes or accessories. This may prevent the air bag from operating correctly or cause injury when the airbag is deployed.
• No work or modification whatsoever may be carried out on the seat or internal fittings, except by qualified personnel from an approved Dealer.

ADDITIONAL METHODS OF RESTRAINT
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. The airbag is designed to complement the action of the seat belt. Both the air bags and seat belts are integral parts of the same protection system. It is therefore essential to wear seat belts at all times. If seat belts are not worn, the occupants are exposed to the risk of serious injury in the event of an accident. It may also increase the risk of minor superficial injuries occurring when the airbag is deployed, although such minor injuries are always possible with air bags. If the vehicle should overturn or in the event of a rear impact, however severe, the pretensioners and airbags are not always triggered. Impacts to the underside of the vehicle, e.g. from pavements, potholes or stones, can all trigger these systems.

• No work or modification whatsoever may be carried out on any part of the airbag system (airbags, pretensioners, computer, wiring harness, etc.), except by qualified Network personnel.
• To ensure that the system is in good working order and to avoid accidental triggering of the system which may cause injury, only qualified Network personnel may work on the airbag system.
• As a safety precaution, have the airbag system checked if your vehicle has been involved in an accident, or is stolen or broken into.
• When selling or lending the vehicle, inform the user of these points and hand over this handbook with the vehicle.
• When scrapping your vehicle, contact your approved Dealer for disposal of the gas generator(s).

Operating faults
This warning light comes on when the engine is started and then goes out after approximately three se-conds. If it does not come on when the ignition is switched on or if it stays on, 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.

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