Renault CLIO 2004 Manual page 39

LATERAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
Side airbags
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 airbags
These are airbags may be fitted
along the top of each side of the
vehicle and which are triggered
along the front and rear side
windows to protect the passengers
in the event of a severe side impact.
Markings on the windscreen and
on the trim near to the rear
screen draw your attention to the
presence of additional means of
restraint (airbags, pretensioners,
etc.) in the
compartment.
No work or modification
whatsoever
carried out on the seat or
internal fittings, except
by qualified RENAULT Network
personnel.
Warnings concerning the lateral airbag
• Fitting seat covers: seats equipped with an airbag require covers
outlets. The use of any covers other than those designed for your vehicle
(and including those designed for another vehicle) may affect the operation
passenger
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 airbag from operating
correctly or cause injury when the airbag is deployed.
may be
• These airbags operate through slits in the front-seat backrests (door side);
never insert any object into these slits.
specifically designed for your vehicle. Contact your RENAULT
Dealer to find out if these covers may be purchased from RENAULT
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