2023 Renault Arkana Seats and Seat Belt Guide

The 2023 Renault Arkana is a masterpiece of form and function in the domain of automotive design, where innovation meets comfort and safety. The seats and seat belts at the heart of this great car are two aspects that combine to significantly improve your driving experience. Explore the world of the 2023 Renault Arkana Seats & Seat Belts, where ergonomic design, modern technology, and an unrelenting dedication to safety meet to create a driving environment that exceeds expectations.

FRONT HEADRESTS

To raise the headrest
Pull the headrest upwards to the de-sired height. Check that it is correctly locked.

To lower the headrest
Press button 2 and guide the headrest down to the desired height. Check that the bonnet is correctly locked.

To raise the headrest
Raise it to its highest position (tilt the seatback backwards if necessary). Press button 2 and lift the headrest to release it.

To refit the headrest
Check that the headrest rods are clean 3.
Insert the headrest rods into the holes 1 (tilt the seatback backwards if necessary). Lower the headrest until it locks and press button 2 to adjust to the de- sired height. Check that each rod 3 on the seatback is securely locked.

The headrest is important for safety. Ensure that it is in place and in the correct position: the top of the headrest should be as close as possible to the top of the head and there must be a minimal distance between the head and the headrest A.

FRONT SEATS

Adjusting the seat position
To move the seat forwards or back
Move the 1 switch forwards or backwards or, depending on the vehicle, lift and hold the 4 handle to unlock the seat. Release the handle once the seat is in the correct position and ensure that the seat is locked.

To raise or lower the seat base
Move the 1 switch up or down or, de- pending on the vehicle, move the 5 lever as many times as necessary up- wards or downwards to the desired position.

Adjusting the seatback
To tilt the seatback
Activate the 2 switch forwards or back- wards, or depending on the vehicle, lift the 6 handle and tilt the seatback to the desired position

To raise or lower the seat base
Move the 1 switch up or down or, depending on the vehicle, move the 5 lever as many times as necessary upwards or downwards to the desired position.

Adjusting the seatback
To tilt the seatback
Activate the 2 switch forwards or back- wards, or depending on the vehicle, lift the 6 handle and tilt the seatback to the desired position.

Release the handle at the desired position and make sure that it is locked.

To Adjust The Seat’s Lumbar Position

Push left or right of the button 3 to increase or decrease the support.

For safety reasons, carry out any adjustments when the vehicle is not being driven.

We would advise you not to recline the seatbacks too far to ensure that the effectiveness of the seat belts is not reduced.
Nothing should be placed on the floor (area in front of driver) as such objects may slide under the pedal during braking manoeuvres, thus obstructing its use.

Central armrest 7
(depending on the vehicle)
To adjust the position of the central arm- rest 7, slide it forwards or backwards.

Heated seats
(depending on the vehicle)

Vehicles fitted only with heated seats With the ignition on:

• Pressing switch 8 on the required seat for the first time activates the heating system on high. Both integrated switch warning lights come on;

• Pressing the switch for the second time changes the heating to low. One integrated warning light comes on;
  Pressing for the third time turns the heating off.

Vehicles fitted with heated and ventilated seats
While the engine is running, press 8 display setting on the multimedia screen. Pressing 9 activates drivers or passengers heated seat.
Pressing 10 once or twice activates the heated seat at low or high level. Warning lights come on.

Pressing 8 again turns the heated seat off. Its warning lights go off.

Operating faults
When an operating fault is detected, the warning light of the 8 switch for the seat concerned switches-off after approximately five seconds. Consult an approved dealer.

Ventilated Seats
(depending on the vehicle)
Ventilation seats work on the principle of absorbing and exporting the air in the passenger compartment with-out using the vehicle’s air conditioning and heating functions. For the best performance, you are advised to use this function with air conditioning switched on.
Note: This function is deactivated when the engine is off and on.

While the engine is running:

• Pressing 8 displays setting on multi-media screen. Pressing 9 activates drivers or passengers ventilated seat.
• Pressing 11 once or twice activates the ventilated seat at low or high level. Warning lights come on.
• Pressing 8 again turns the heated seat off. Its warning lights go off.

Operating faults
When an operating fault is detected, the warning light of the 8 switch for the seat concerned switches-off after approximately five seconds. Consult an approved dealer.

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.
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 head- rest. For 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.

Make sure that the rear bench seat is locked in position correctly so that the rear seat belts will operate correctly.

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.

• 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.
• Unlocking
  Press button 4 and the seat belt will be rewound by the inertia reel. Guide the belt.
• Driver’s seat belt reminder and, depending on the vehicle, front passenger seat belt reminder
  This appears on the central display when the engine is started if the driver’s or front passenger’s seat belt (as long as the passenger seat is occupied) is not fastened. If one of these seat belts is not fastened while the vehicle is moving at a speed over 12 mph (20 km/h), the warning light flashes and an audible warning sounds for approximately 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)
The  warning light illuminates on the central display when the engine is started. Depending on the vehicle, it may be accompanied by the 6 graphic indicating the fastening status of each of the rear seat belts upon each:.

• Starting the vehicle;
• Opening a door;
• Fastening or unfastening of a rear seat belt.

Understanding the graphic 6:

• Indicator green: seatbelt fastened;
• Indicator red: seatbelt unfastened;
• Indicator grey: seat not occupied.

If a rear seat belt is or becomes un-buckled while the vehicle is moving at a speed of approximately 12 mph (20 km/h), the warning light flashes and a beep sounds for approximately 30 or 120 seconds, depending on the vehicle.

In all cases, check that the rear passengers are wearing seat belts and that the number of seat belts shown as fastened matches the number of rear seat places occupied.

Note: an object placed on one of the front seat bases may activate the warning light in some cases.

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 position correctly after you have adjusted it.

Rear side 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.

Rear centre seat belt
Slowly unwind belt 9.
Click buckle into black catch 10.

The following information applies to the vehicle’s front and rear seat belts.

• No modification may be made to the 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.
  • When the rear bench seat is being put back, make sure that the seat belts and buckles are correctly positioned so that they can be used properly.
  • 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).

METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS

Depending on the vehicle, they will consist of:

• Seat belt inertia reel pretensioners;
  Central seat belt pretensioners;
  Chest-level load limiters;
  Airbags driver and passenger front.

These systems are designed to act in-dependently 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);
  Lap seat belt pretensioners to hold the occupant in their 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:

• 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.
• Have the entire restraint system checked following an accident.
  No operation whatso-ever 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 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 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 symbol on the lower section of the windscreen indicates if this equipment is present (depending on the vehicle).
Each airbag system consists of:

• An airbag and gas generator fitted on the steering wheel for the driver and in the dashboard for the passenger; an electronic unit for system monitoring which controls the gas generator electrical trigger system;
• Remote sensors;
  A single warning light on the instrument panel.

Operating faults
This warning light comes on when the engine is started and then goes out after approximately three seconds.
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.

The following conditions will trigger the pretensioners or airbags.
In a frontal impact against a rigid (non-deformable) surface at an impact speed equal to or greater than 16 mph (25 km/h).

In a frontal impact with another vehicle of an equivalent or higher category, with an impact area equal to or greater than 40%, where the speed of both vehicles is equal to or greater than 25 mph (40 km/h).

In a side impact with another vehicle of an equivalent or higher category, at an impact speed equal to or greater than 31 mph (50 km/h).

In the following examples, the pre- tensioners or the airbags could operate:

• Impact under vehicle such as pavement;
  Potholes;
  Drop or hard landing;
  Stones;

  

In the following examples, there is a risk that pretensioners or airbags may not be triggered:

Rear impact, however severe;
The vehicle overturning;

• 
• Side impact, affecting the front of the vehicle;
  Frontal impact, under the tail of a lorry;
  Frontal impact against an obstacle with a sharp angle;

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.

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.
• 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).
  Do not sit too close to the steering wheel when driving: sit with your arms slightly bent (see “Adjusting your driving position”
  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 RESTRAINT SYSTEMS IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELT ARE DEACTIVATED.

METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE REAR SEAT BELTS

Depending on the vehicle, they will consist of:

• Side seat belt inertia reel pretensioners;
  Chest force limiters.

These systems are designed to act in-dependently 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).

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.

Side seat belt 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.
With the ignition on, following a significant frontal impact and depending on the severity of the impact, the system may trigger the seat belt inertia reel pretensioner 1, which instantly retracts the seat belt.

• 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 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 airbags gas generators.

SIDE PROTECTION DEVICES

Side Airbag
This airbag may be fitted to each of the front seats and is activated at the sides
of the seats (door side) to protect the occupants in the event of a severe side impact.

Curtain Airbag
This is an airbag fitted along the upper sides of the vehicle – they inflate along the front and rear door side windows to protect the passengers in the event of a severe side impact.

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 (including those designed for another vehicle) may affect the operation of the airbag 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.
  This airbag operates through slits in the front seatbacks (door side): never insert any objects in these slits.

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 airbag and the seat belt 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 airbags.

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).

CHILD SAFETY: General information

Carrying children
Please ensure that you comply with the
legislation of your country.

Children, and adults, must be correctly seated and strapped in for all journeys. The children being carried in your vehicle are your responsibility.
A child is not a miniature adult. Children are at risk of specific injuries as their muscles and bones have not yet finished growing. The seat belt alone would not provide suitable protection. Use an approved child seat and ensure you use it correctly.

To prevent the doors being opened, use the “Child lock” feature.

A collision at 30 mph (50 km/h) is the same as falling a distance of 10 metres. Transporting a child without a restraint is the equivalent of allowing him or her to play on a fourth-floor balcony without railings.
Never travel with a child held in your arms. In the event of an accident, you will not be able to keep hold of the child, even if you yourself are wearing a seat belt.
If your vehicle has been involved in a road accident, replace the child seat and have the seat belts and ISOFIX anchorage points checked.

Driver’s responsibility when parking or stopping the vehicle

Never leave an animal, child or adult who is not self-sufficient alone on your vehicle, even for a short time.
They may pose a risk to themselves or to others by starting the engine, activating equipment such as the electric windows or by locking the doors.
Also, in hot and/or sunny weather, please remember that the temperature inside the passenger compartment increases very quickly.

The level of protection offered by the child seat depends on its ability to re- strain your child and on its installation. Incorrect installation compromises the protection it offers the child in the event of harsh braking or an impact.
Before purchasing a child seat, check that it complies with the regulations for the country you are in and that it can be fitted in your vehicle. Consult an approved dealer to find out which seats are recommended for your vehicle.
Before fitting a child seat, read the manual and respect its instructions. If you experience any difficulties during installation, contact the manufacturer of the equipment. Keep the instructions with the seat.

Set a good example by always fastening your seat belt and teaching your child:

• To strap themselves in correctly;
  To always get in and out of the car at the kerb, away from busy traffic.

Do not use a second-hand child seat or one without an instruction manual.
Check that there are no objects in the vicinity of the child seat which could impede its operation.

Never leave a child unattended in the vehicle.
Check that your child is always strapped in and that the belt or safety harness used is correctly set and adjusted. Avoid wearing bulky clothing which could cause the belts to slacken.
Never let your child put their head or arms out of the window.
Check that the child is in the correct position for the entire journey, especially if asleep.

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