Renault Espace (2016 year). Instruction

1.18

DRIVER’S SEAT WITH ELECTRIC CONTROLS

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For safety reasons, carry

out any adjustments when

the vehicle is not being

driven.

Make sure that the seatbacks are

correctly locked in place.
We would advise you not to recline

the seatbacks too far to ensure that

the effectiveness of the seat belts is

not reduced.
No object should be placed on the

floor (in front of the driver). such

objects may slide under the pedals

during sudden braking manoeuvres

and obstruct their use.

On equipped vehicles, switch 1 grants

access to the seats menu on the multi-

function screen (please refer to the fol-

lowing pages).

Make sure that the seat-

backs are correctly locked

in place.

Adjusting the seatback

To tilt the seatback, move the top of

switch 2 forwards or backwards.

Adjusting the lumbar support

on the driver’s seat

Move the switch 3 forwards, back-

wards, up or down.

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DRIVER’S SEAT WITH ELECTRIC CONTROLS

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Heated seats

With the ignition on:
– Pressing the switch 6 on the requi-

red seat for the first time activates

the heating system on high. Both in-

tegrated 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.

Adjusting the seat position

To move the seat forwards or back

Move switch 4 forwards or backwards.
To raise or lower the seat base

Move the back of switch 4 up or down.
To tilt the seat base

(depending on the vehicle)

Move the front of switch 4 upwards or

downwards.

Adjusting the seat length

Lift handle 5 to unlock. Release the

handle at the desired position and

make sure that it is locked.

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FRONT SEATS: Functions

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Massage

You can activate the driver and front

passenger seat massage function.
Using the multifunction screen,

select menu “Vehicle”, “Seats” then

“Massage”.

Browse menu “Driver” or “Passenger”

to:
– select the type of massage (Tonic,

Relaxing or Lumbar);

–  adjust the intensity (+ or -);
–  adjust the speed (+ or -);
–  reset the selected settings. Press 2

then “Reset”;

– activate/deactivate the massage

seat (ON or OFF).

Note: the mode selected in the “Multi-

Sense” menu may affect the massage

configuration (please refer to the infor-

mation in “Multi-Sense” in Section 3).

Using the multifunction screen, de-

pending on the vehicle you can access

a number of seat functions.
On equipped vehicles, switch 1 grants

direct access to the seat menu on the

multifunction screen.
Please refer to the multimedia equip-

ment instructions for further informa-

tion.

Massage

Passenger

Driver

Massage

Tonic

Relaxing Lumbar

Intensity

Speed

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FRONT SEATS: Functions

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Settings

Using the multifunction screen, select

menu “Vehicle”, “Seats” then “Settings”.
You can activate or deactivate the fol-

lowing elements:
–  easy driver access;
–  easy passenger access;
–  Courtesy for passenger;
– visual feedback of current move-

ment.

Easy driver and passenger access
Press “ON” or “OFF” to activate or de-

activate this function.
When this function is activated, the

seat automatically moves back when

the driver or passenger leaves the vehi-

cle, and returns to its position when the

start button is pressed.

Courtesy for passenger
Press “ON” or “OFF” to activate or de-

activate this function.
When this function is activated, the

driver can adjust the passenger seat

using switches 3, 4 and 5.

Easy access driver

Easy access passenger

Courtesy for passenger

Position

OFF

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FRONT SEATS: Functions

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Position
It is possible to store the driving posi-

tion of the driver seat.
The driving position includes the set-

tings for the seat base and seatback as

well as the door mirrors.
The driving position can be stored and

recalled by pressing the buttons:

– RENAULT hands-free card detected;

– when the driver’s door is opened.

Recalling the driving position
With the vehicle at a standstill, using

the multifunction screen, select menu

“Vehicle”, “Seats”, “Settings” then

“Position”, select “Recall” and confirm.
Note: recall of the saved driving po-

sition is interrupted if one of the seat

adjustment buttons is pressed during

recall.
When driving, it is not possible to

recall a driving position.

For safety reasons, carry

out any adjustments when

the vehicle is stationary.

Storing your driving position

– adjust the driver seat using

switches 3, 4 and 5 (refer to previous

page);

– adjust the door mirrors;

– from the multifunction screen, select

menu “Vehicle”, “Seats”, “Settings”

then “Position” and select “Save”.

The positions of the door mirrors when

driving forwards, in reverse and of the

driver seat are saved.

Position

Visual feedback

Recall

Save

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Always wear your seat belt when tra-

velling in your vehicle. You must also

comply with the legislation of the parti-

cular country you are in.

SEAT BELTS

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Make sure that the rear seats are

locked in position properly so that

the rear seat belts will operate effi-

ciently. Refer to the information on

“rear seat functions” and “adjusting

the rear seats” in Section 3.

Seat belts which are incor-

rectly adjusted or twisted

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.

Before starting, first adjust your dri-

ving 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.

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, ie.:

avoid wearing heavy clothing or kee-

ping bulky objects under the belts, etc.

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SEAT BELTS

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Locking

Unwind the belt slowly and smoothly

and ensure that buckle 3 locks into

catch 5 (check that it is locked by pul-

ling 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 ap-

proved dealer.

Driver’s seat belt reminder

and, depending on the vehi-

cle, front passenger seat belt remin-

der

This lights up on the interior rear-view

mirror when starting the engine then,

if the driver’s or front passenger’s seat

belt (if this seat is occupied) is not fas-

tened and the vehicle has reached

approximately 12 mph (20 km/h), it

flashes and a bleep sounds for around

120 seconds.

Note: an object placed on the passen-

ger seat base may activate the warning

light in some cases.
Rear seat belt reminder (depending

on vehicle)

Warning light

lights up on the

instrument panel, accompanied by the

graphic 6 for approximately 30 seconds

each time the vehicle is started, a door

is opened or a rear seat belt is fastened

or unfastened.

Check that the rear passengers are

wearing seat belts and that the number

of seat belts shown as fastened cor-

responds to the number of rear seat

places occupied.
On the graphic 6:

– marker in green: seat belt fastened;

– marker in red: seat belt unfastened.

Unfastening

Press button 4 and the seat belt will be

rewound by the inertia reel. Guide the

belt.

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SEAT BELTS

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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 posi-

tion correctly after you have adjusted it.
The following information applies

to the vehicle’s front and rear seat

belts.

– No modification may be made to the component parts of the originally

fitted restraint system: belts, seats and their mountings. For special op-

erations (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.

– 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.

– When refitting the rear seats, make sure the seat belts are correctly positioned

so that they can be used correctly.

– Make sure the seat belt catch is properly positioned (it should not be hidden

away, crushed or flattened by people or objects).

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Second row centre rear seat

Unwind belt 5 slowly from its housing 4.
Click buckle 9 into black catch 8.
Snap the last sliding buckle 6 into the

red catch 7.
To store the seat belt, push it into the

housing 4 and put the two buckles in

their respective locations A and B.

Second row rear side seats

Slowly unwind belt 1.
Click the sliding buckle 2 into the corre-

sponding red catch 3.

Check that the rear seat

belts are positioned and

operating correctly each

time the rear seats are

moved.

Rear seat functions
Refer to the information on “Rear

seat functions” in Section 3.

REAR SEAT BELTS

Third row rear seats (7-seater

versions)

Slowly unwind the strap 10.
Click the buckle 11 into the correspond-

ing black catch 12.

A B

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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS

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Depending on the vehicle, they are

composed of:

– seat belt inertia reel pretension-

ers;

–  central seat belt pretensioners;
–  chest-level load limiter;
–  air bags for driver and front pas-

senger.

These systems are designed to act in-

dependently or together when the vehi-

cle 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);

– the lap belt pretensioners to hold the

occupant in his 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 preten-

sioner 1 which instantly retracts the

seat belt;

– the lap 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, air

bags, computers, wiring) and the

system components must not

be reused on any other vehicle,

even if identical.

– To avoid incorrect triggering of

the system which may cause

injury, only qualified personnel

from an approved Dealer may

work on the pretensioner and air

bag system.

– 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

air bag gas generators.

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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS

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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.

airbags for driver and

passenger

Fitted to the driver and passenger side.
The presence of this equipment is in-

dicated by the word “Air bag” on the

steering wheel and dashboard (air bag

zone A) and, depending on the vehicle,

a symbol on the lower section of the

windscreen.
Each air bag system consists of:
– an air bag and gas generator fitted

on the steering wheel for the driver

and in the dashboard for the front

passenger;

– an electronic unit for system monitor-

ing which controls the gas generator

electrical trigger system;

– remote sensors;

– a single warning light

on the

instrument panel.

The air bag system uses

pyrotechnic principles. This

explains why, when the air

bag inflates, it will gener-

ate heat, produce smoke (this does

not mean that a fire is about to start)

and make a noise upon detonation.

In a situation where an air bag is

required, it will inflate immediately

and this may cause some minor, su-

perficial grazing to the skin or other

problems.

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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS

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Operation

This system is only operational when

the ignition is switched on.
In a severe frontal impact, the air bags

inflate rapidly, cushioning the impact

of the driver’s head and chest against

the steering wheel and of the front pas-

senger against the dashboard. The air

bags then deflate immediately so that

the passengers are not in any way hin-

dered from leaving the vehicle.

Operating faults

This warning light comes on

when the engine is started and then

goes out after approximately three sec-

onds.
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.

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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS

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Warnings concerning the driver’s air bag

– 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 the information on “Adjusting

your driving position” in Section 1). This will allow sufficient space for the air bag to deploy correctly and to be fully effective.

Warnings concerning the passenger air bag

–  Do not attach or glue any objects (badge, logo, clock, telephone holder, etc.) to the dashboard on or near the air bag.
–  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 be sustained.

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 ADDITIONAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, I.E. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG, ARE DEACTIVATED.

(refer to the information on “Child safety: deactivating/activating the front passenger air bag” in Section 1)

All of the warnings below are given so that the air bag 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 the air bag inflates.

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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE REAR 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.

– Have the entire restraint

system checked following

an accident.

– No operation whatsoever

is permitted on any part of the

system (air bags, electronic con-

trol units, wiring) and the system

components must not be reused

on any other vehicle, even if iden-

tical.

– Only qualified personnel from

our Network may work on the air

bags; otherwise the system may

trigger accidentally and cause

injury.

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SIDE PROTECTION DEVICES

Warning concerning the side air bag
– Fitting seat covers: seats equipped with an air bag 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 air bags 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 air bag 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.

Side air bags

These air bags are fitted to the front

seats and are activated at the sides of

the seats (door side) to protect the oc-

cupants in the event of a severe side

impact.

Curtain air bags

These are airbags fitted along the sides

of the vehicle in the ceiling which trigger

along the front and rear door side win-

dows to protect the passengers in case

of a severe side impact.

Depending on the vehicle, a mark-

ing on the windscreen informs you

of the presence of additional means

of restraint (airbags, pretensioners,

etc.) in the passenger compartment.

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ADDITIONAL METHODS OF RESTRAINT

The airbag is designed to complement the action of the seat belt. Both the air bags and seat belts 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 oc-

cupants are exposed to the risk of serious injury in the event of an accident. It may also increase the risk of minor su-

perficial injuries occurring when the airbag is deployed, although such minor injuries are always possible with air bags.

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).

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.

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