Renault Avantime 2002 Manual page 22

METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS
All the warnings below are given so that, if the air bag is activated, it is not obstructed in any way and also to prevent the
risk of serious injuries caused by items which may be dislodged when the air bag inflates.
The air bag is designed to complement the operation of the seat belt. The air bag and seat belt are inseparable
components of the same protection system. It is therefore essential to wear the seat belt at all times. If seat belts
are not worn, it exposes the occupants 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 air bag is deployed, although such minor
injuries are always possible with air bags.
The air bag does not offer protection against minor and moderately serious frontal impacts, side or rear impacts or if the
vehicle turns over.
• No work or modification whatsoever may be performed on any part of the driver and passenger air bag system
(computer, wiring, etc.) except by qualified Renault 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 Renault Network personnel may work on the air bag system.
• As a safety precaution, have the air bag system checked if your vehicle has been involved in an accident, 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 Renault Dealer for disposal of the gas generator(s).
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