Renault Clio 2003 Owner's Manual page 21

METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT 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.
Warning concerning the
service life of the airbags
The pyrotechnic systems
in airbags
pretensioners have a limited
service life.
Refer to the servicing booklet for
your vehicle for replacement
frequency.
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Airbags for
passenger
These may be provided for the
driver and the front passenger seats.
The presence of this equipment is
indicated by the words "Airbag" on
the steering
dashboard, and a label on the base
and
of the windscreen or on the sun
visor.
driver and
Each airbag system consists of:
- an airbag and gas generator fitted
- a computer for both systems,
wheel and the
- a single warning light
(continued)
on the steering wheel for the
driver and in the dashboard for the
front passenger.
which includes the impact sensor
and a monitor controlling the
electrical trigger system for the gas
generator.
the instrument panel.
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