Renault MEGANE 2005 Manual page 40

SIDE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
Side airbags
An airbag is fitted to each front
seat and, depending on the country,
the rear side seats, which are
deployed on the side of the seat
(door side) to protect the occupants
in the case of a severe side impact.
Curtain airbags
These are airbags fitted along the
sides of the vehicle in the ceiling
which trigger along the front and
rear side windows to protect the
passengers in case of a severe side
impact.
A marking on the windscreen
informs you of the presence of
additional means of restraint
(airbags, pretensioners, etc.) in
the passenger compartment.
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Warnings concerning the lateral airbag
• Fitting seat covers: seats equipped with an airbag require covers
specifically designed for your vehicle. Consult your RENAULT
Dealer to find out if these covers may be purchased from
RENAULT outlets. 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 airbag from
operating correctly or cause injury when the airbag is deployed.
• No work or modification whatsoever may be carried out on the internal
fittings, except by qualified RENAULT Network personnel.
• The slits in the front seatbacks (door side) and the space between the
seatback and the rear bench seat and the trims correspond to the airbag
deployment zone: it is prohibited to place any objects in these locations.