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Renault Espace (2016 year). Instruction - part 4

 

 

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CHILD SEATS: attachment using the ISOFIX system 

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Five-seater version

Type of child seat

Weight of 

the child

Seat size ISOFIX

Front passenger 

seat

Rear side seats

Rear centre seat

Carrycot fitted across 

the vehicle

Group 0

< 10 kg

F, G

X

X

X

Rear-facing shell 

seat

Groups 0 or 0 +

< 10 kg and 

< 13 kg

E

X

IL (1)

IL (1)

Shell seat/rear-facing 

seat

Groups 0+ and 1

< 13 kg and 9 to 

18 kg

C, D

X

IL (1)

IL (1)

Forward-facing seat

Group 1

9 to 18 kg

A, B, B1

X

IUF - IL (1) (2)

IUF - IL (1) (2)

Booster seat

Groups 2 and 3

15 to 25 kg and 

22 to 36 kg

X

IUF - IL (1) (2)

IUF - IL (1) (2)

Seat i-Size

X

i-U

i-U

The table below summarises the information already shown on the diagram on the previous page, to ensure the regula-

tions in force are respected.

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X =  Seat not suitable for fitting child seats ISOFIX.
IUF/IL =   On equipped vehicles, seat which allows an approved “Universal/semi-universal” or “vehicle specific” child seat to be at-

tached using the ISOFIX system; check that it can be fitted.

i-U =  Suitable for the i-Size restraint devices in the “universal” forward-facing and backward-facing category.
(1)  If necessary, position the vehicle seat as far back as possible. Move the front seat as far forward as possible to install a rear-

facing child seat, then move back the seat in front as far as it will go, although without allowing it to come into contact with the 

child seat.

(2)  In all situations, remove the rear headrest of the seat on which the child seat is positioned. This must be done before fitting the 

child seat. Please refer to the information on the “Rear headrests” in Section 3. Move the seat in front of the child forwards, 

move the seatback forward to avoid contact between the seat and the child’s legs.

CHILD SEATS: attachment using the ISOFIX system 

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Seven-seat version

Type of child seat

Weight of 

the child

Seat size 

ISOFIX

Front 

passenger 

seat

Row 2 rear 

side seats

Row 2 rear 

centre seat

Row 3 rear 

centre 

seat (3)

Carrycot fitted across 

the vehicle

Group 0

< 10 kg

F, G

X

X

X

X

Rear-facing shell 

seat

Groups 0 or 0 +

< 10 kg and 

< 13 kg

E

X

IL (1)

IL (1)

X

Shell seat/rear-facing 

seat

Groups 0+ and 1

< 13 kg and 9 to 

18 kg

C, D

X

IL (1)

IL (1)

X

Forward-facing seat

Group 1

9 to 18 kg

A, B, B1

X

IUF - IL (1) (2)

IUF - IL (1) (2)

X

Booster seat

Groups 2 and 3

15 to 25 kg and 

22 to 36 kg

X

IUF - IL (1) (2)

IUF - IL (1) (2)

X

Seat i-Size

X

i-U

i-U

X

CHILD SEATS: attachment using the isofix system 

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The table below summarises the information already shown in the diagram on the following pages, to ensure the appli-

cable regulations are respected.

1.53

X =  Seat not suitable for fitting child seats ISOFIX.
IUF/IL =   On equipped vehicles, seat which allows an approved “Universal/semi-universal” or “vehicle specific” child seat to be at-

tached using the ISOFIX system; check that it can be fitted.

i-U =  Suitable for the i-Size restraint devices in the “universal” forward-facing and backward-facing category.
(1)  If necessary, position the vehicle seat as far back as possible. Move the front seat as far forward as possible to install a rear-

facing child seat, then move back the seat in front as far as it will go, although without allowing it to come into contact with the 

child seat.

(2)  In all situations, remove the rear headrest of the seat on which the child seat is positioned. This must be done before fitting the 

child seat. Please refer to the information on the “Rear headrests” in Section 3. Move the seat in front of the child forwards, 

move the seatback forward to avoid contact between the seat and the child’s legs.

(3)  Push the seat(s) in front of the child in a third row seat as far forward as possible.

CHILD SEATS: attachment using the isofix system 

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Visual installation of seven-seater version

Child seat fitted using the  ISOFIX 

mounting

 Seat which allows an ISOFIX 

child seat to be fitted.

±

 The rear seats are fitted with 

an anchorage point which allows a 

forward-facing ISOFIX child seat with 

universal approval to be attached. The 

anchorage points are located on the 

backs of the rear seats.
The size of the ISOFIX child seat is in-

dicated by a letter:
–  A, B and B1: for forward-facing seats 

in group 1 (9 to 18 kg);

–  C and D: shell seat or rear-facing 

seats in group 0+ (less than 13 kg) 

or group 1 (9 to 18 kg);

–  E: rear-facing shell seats in group 0 

(less than 10 kg) or 0+ (less than 

13 kg);

–  F and G: cots in group 0 (less than 

10 kg).

Using a child safety system 

which is not approved for 

this vehicle will not correctly 

protect the baby or child. 

They risk serious or even fatal injury.

²

Seat which does not allow a 

child seat to be fitted.

CHILD SEATS: attachment using the isofix system 

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Front passenger air bag 

deactivation

You  must  deactivate certain devices 

in addition to the front passenger seat 

belt before fitting a child seat in the front 

passenger seat.

The front passenger air bag 

must only be deactivated or 

activated when the vehicle 

is stationary.

If it is interfered with when the ve-

hicle is being driven, indicator lights 

å

 and 

©

 will come on.

Switch the ignition off then on again 

to reset the air bag in accordance 

with the lock position.

CHILD SAFETY: deactivating/activating the front passenger air bag 

(1/3)

To deactivate the air bag: when the 

vehicle is stationary, push and turn 

lock 1 to the OFF position.
With the ignition on, you must check 

that the warning light 

¹

 on the 

rear-view mirror 2 is switched on.
This light remains permanently lit to 

let you know that you can fit a child 

seat.

DANGER
Since operation of the front 

passenger airbag is not 

compatible with the position 

of a rear-facing child seat, NEVER 

fit a restraint system for a rear-fac-

ing child in a seat protected by an 

ACTIVATED front AIRBAG. This 

can cause the CHILD’S DEATH or 

SERIOUS INJURY.

2

1

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3

A

A

The markings on the dashboard and 

labels  A on each side of the passen-

ger sun visor 3 (example: label shown 

above) remind you of these instruc-

tions.

CHILD SAFETY: deactivating/activating the front passenger air bag 

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DANGER
Since operation of the front 

passenger airbag is not 

compatible with the position 

of a rear-facing child seat, NEVER 

fit a restraint system for a rear-fac-

ing child in a seat protected by an 

ACTIVATED front AIRBAG. This 

can cause the CHILD’S DEATH or 

SERIOUS INJURY.

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CHILD SAFETY: deactivating/activating the front passenger air bag 

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Operating faults

It is forbidden to fit a rear-facing child 

seat to the front passenger seat if the 

airbag activation/deactivation system is 

faulty.
Allowing any other passenger to sit in 

that seat is not recommended.
Contact your approved dealer as soon 

as possible.

Activation of the front 

passenger air bag

You should reactivate the air bag as 

soon as you remove the child seat from 

the front passenger seat to ensure the 

protection of the front passenger in the 

event of an impact.

To reactivate the  airbags : with the 

vehicle at a standstill, and the igni-

tion off, push and turn lock 1 to the ON 

position.

With the ignition on, it is essential to 

check that the warning light 

]

 is off 

and that the warning light 

 comes 

on rear-view mirror 2 for about 1 minute 

after each start-up.
The front passenger seat belt additional 

restraint systems are activated.

The front passenger air bag 

must only be deactivated or 

activated when the vehicle 

is stationary.

If it is interfered with when the ve-

hicle is being driven, indicator lights 

å

 and 

©

 will come on.

Switch the ignition off then on again 

to reset the air bag in accordance 

with the lock position.

2

1

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DRIVING POSITION 

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5

4

8

13 14

1

16

28

11

15

7

9

9

27

6

10

2

1

2

18

25

3

26

24

19

20

20

19

21

22

23

17

12

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DRIVING POSITION 

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The equipment fitted, described below, DEPENDS ON THE VERSION AND COUNTRY.

  1  Side air vent.

  2  Side window demister outlet.

  3 Stalk for:

–  direction indicator lights;

– exterior lights;

–  rear fog lights.

  4  Driver Airbag and horn location.

  5 Instrument panel.

  6 Head-up display.

  7 Controls for:

–  

on-board computer information 

read-out and vehicle settings cus-

tomisation menu,

–  

remote radio and navigation 

system.

  8  Steering column stalk for wind-

screen and rear screen wash/

wiper.

  9  Centre air vents.

 10  Windscreen demister outlet.

 11 Multimedia touchscreen.

 12  Multifunction screen controls:

–  

screen activation/deactivation;

–  

volume;

– welcome menu;

–  

driving aids menu;

– settings.

 13  Heating or air conditioning con-

trols.

 14 Switches for:

–  hazard warning lights,

–  

electric door locking.

 15 Passenger 

Airbag location.

 16 Storage drawer.

 17 Controls for:

–  

heated front seats,

–  

activation/deactivation of ECO 

mode,

–  

activation/deactivation of assisted 

parking,

–  

activation/deactivation of the Stop 

and Start function.

 18 Storage compartment.

 19  Assisted parking brake control.

 20  Cruise control/speed limiter main 

control.

 21  Central multifunction and Multi-

Sense control.

 22  Manual gearbox gear lever.

 23  Automatic gearbox gear lever.

 24  Engine start/stop button.

 25 Control for adjusting steering 

wheel height and reach.

 26  Cruise control/speed limiter and 

adaptive cruise control controls.

 27  Bonnet release control.

 28  Automatic tailgate opening/closing 

control.

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š

Side light warning light   

á

Main beam headlight tell-

tale  

k

Dipped beam headlight tell-

tale

f

Rear fog lights tell-tale 

 

Automatic main beam 

headlight indicator light

Please refer to the information 

on “External signals and lights” in 

Section 1.

c

Left-hand direction indicator 

tell-tale

b

Right-hand direction indica-

tor tell-tale

M

Low fuel level warning light

It lights up orange when the ig-

nition or the engine is switched on and 

goes off after a few seconds.

If it comes on orange while driving and 

is accompanied by a beep, fill up with 

fuel as soon as possible. There is only 

approximately 30 miles (50 km) worth 

of fuel left.

A

If no lights or sounds are 

apparent, this indicates 

a fault in the instrument 

panel. This indicates that 

it is essential to stop immediately 

(as soon as traffic conditions allow). 

Ensure that the vehicle is correctly 

immobilised and contact an appro-

ved Dealer.

Instrument panelA: lights up when the 

driver’s door is opened. 
In some cases, the appearance of a 

warning light is accompanied by a mes-

sage.

The 

©

 warning light means 

you should drive very carefully to 

an approved dealer as soon as pos-

sible. If you fail to follow this recom-

mendation, you risk damaging your 

vehicle.

Warning light 

®

 re-

quires you to stop imme-

diately, for your own safety, 

as soon as traffic conditions 

allow. Switch off the engine and do 

not restart it. Contact an approved 

Dealer.

The display of information shown below DEPENDS ON THE VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND COUNTRY.

WARNING LIGHTS 

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WARNING LIGHTS 

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®

STOP light

This lights up when the igni-

tion or engine is switched on and goes 

out as soon as the engine is running. It 

comes on with other warning lights and/

or messages, and is accompanied by 

a beep.
It requires you to stop immediately, 

for your own safety, as soon as traffic 

conditions allow. Switch off the engine 

and do not restart it.
Contact an approved Dealer.

À

Oil pressure warning light
It lights up when the ignition or 

the engine is switched on and goes off 

after a few seconds.
If it comes on on the road, accompa-
nied by the 

®

 warning light and 

a beep, stop immediately and cut the 

ignition.
Check the oil level. If the level is 

normal, the indicator light is being lit by 

something else. Contact an approved 

Dealer.

U

Variable power-assisted 

steering warning light

It lights up when the ignition or the 

engine is switched on and goes off after 

a few seconds.
If it comes on while driving, alongside 
the warning light 

®

, this means 

there is a system fault.
Contact an authorised dealer.

D

Brake circuit fault warning 

light

It lights up when the ignition or the 

engine is switched on and goes off after 

a few seconds.
If it comes on during braking and is ac-
companied by the 

®

 warning light 

and a beep, it indicates that the fluid 

level in the circuit is low or that there is 

a braking system fault. Stop as soon as 

traffic conditions allow and contact an 

authorised dealer.

Ú

Battery charge warning light
It lights up when the ignition or 

the engine is switched on and goes off 

after a few seconds.
If it comes on on the road, accompa-
nied by the 

®

 warning light and a 

beep, this indicates an overload or dis-

charge in the electrical circuit.
Stop as soon as traffic conditions allow 

and contact an approved Dealer.

A

The display of information shown below DEPENDS ON THE VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND COUNTRY.

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x

Anti-lock braking warning 

light

It lights up when the ignition or the 

engine is switched on and goes off after 

a few seconds.

If it lights up when you are driving, it in-

dicates a fault in the anti-lock braking 

system.

Braking will then be as normal, without 

the ABS. Contact an approved Dealer 

as soon as possible.

Ô

Coolant temperature war-

ning light

This lights up red when the ignition is 

switched on or the engine is started.
If it turns red, stop and let the engine 

idle for a minute or two.
The temperature should drop. 

Otherwise, stop the engine. Let the 

engine cool down before checking the 

coolant.
Contact an approved Dealer.

WARNING LIGHTS 

(3/6)

Emergency active brake 

assist

Refer to the information on “Driving cor-

rection devices and aids” in Section 2.

Ä

Toxic Fume Filter System 

Warning Light

On vehicles which are equipped with it, 

this light comes on when the engine is 

started and, depending on the vehicle, 

when the ignition is switched off if the 

vehicle is in the engine standby phase 

(refer to the information on the "Stop 

and Start Function" in section 2) then 

goes out.
–  If it lights up continuously, consult 

your approved dealer as soon as 

possible;

–  if it flashes, reduce the engine speed 

until the light stops flashing. Contact 

your approved Dealer as soon as 

possible.

Refer to the information on “Advice: an-

tipollution, fuel economy and driving” in 

Section 2.

ECO mode warning light
This comes on when ECO 

 

mode is activated. 

Please refer to the information on “Eco-

driving” in Section 2.

The display of information shown below DEPENDS ON THE VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND COUNTRY.

A

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WARNING LIGHTS 

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É

Preheating warning light 

(diesel version)

This should come on when the igni-

tion is switched on. It indicates that the 

heater plugs are in operation.
It goes out when preheating is com-

plete. The engine can be started.

2

 Door(s) open warning light

A

The display of information shown below DEPENDS ON THE VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND COUNTRY.

å

Air bag warning light

This warning light will be dis-

played on the instrument panel when 

the ignition is switched on or the engine 

is started, and will then go out after a 

few seconds.

If it does not come on when the ignition 

is switched on, or comes on when the 

engine is running, there is a fault in the 

system.

Contact your approved Dealer as soon 

as possible.

Ó

Brake pedal warning light
This lights up when the brake 

pedal should be depressed. Refer to 

the information on the “Automatic gear-

box” in Section 2.
Please refer to the information on 

“Driving advice, Eco-driving” in Section 

2.

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Handbrake or electronic 

parking brake warning light

Refer to the information on the “Assisted 

parking brake” in Section 2.

Rear seat belt reminder (depending 

on vehicle)

Warning light 

ß

 comes on, accom-

panied (depending on the vehicle) by 

a message indicating the number of 

fastened seat belts on the instrument 

panel for approximately 30 seconds, 

each time the vehicle is started, a door 

is opened or a rear seat belt is fas-

tened/unfastened. Check that the rear 

passengers are wearing seat belts and 

that the number of seat belts shown as 

fastened corresponds to the number of 

rear seat places occupied.

Š 

Gear change indicator

This lights up to advise you to 

change to a higher gear (up arrow) or 

lower gear (down arrow). 

Please refer to the information on 

“Driving advice, Eco-driving” in 

Section 2.

Assisted parking brake fault 

light

Please refer to the information on the 

“Assisted parking brake” in Section 2.

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WARNING LIGHTS 

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The display of information shown below DEPENDS ON THE VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND COUNTRY.

©

Warning light

This lights up when the ignition 

or engine is switched on and goes out 

as soon as the engine is running. It can 

light up in conjunction with other warn-

ing lights and/or messages on the in-

strument panel.

It means you should drive very care-

fully to an approved dealer as soon 

as possible. If you fail to follow this re-

commendation, you risk damaging your 

vehicle.

Warning light for electronic 

stability program ( ESC ) and 

traction control system

It lights up when the ignition or the 

engine is switched on and goes off after 

a few seconds.

There are several reasons for the war-

ning light to come on: please refer to 

the information on “Driver correction 

devices and aids” in Section 2.

A

ß

Rear seat belt reminder 

warning light

This comes on for approximately 30 se-

conds, each time the vehicle is started, 

a door is opened or a rear seat belt is 

fastened/unfastened. Please see the 

information on "Seat belts" in Section 1.

Engine standby warning 

light

Please see information in the para-

graph on “Stop and Start Function” in 

Section 2.

Unavailability of engine 

standby warning light

Please see information in the para-

graph on “Stop and Start Function” in 

Section 2.

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Speed limiter, 

cruise control and 

adaptive cruise control warning 

lights

Please refer to the information on the 

“Speed limiter”, “Cruise control” and 

“Adaptive cruise control” in Section 2.

Tyre pressure monitoring 

system

Refer to the information on the “Tyre 

pressure monitoring system” in 

Section 2.

Emergency active brake 

assist

Refer to the information on “Driving cor-

rection devices and aids” in Section 2.

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WARNING LIGHTS 

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The display of information shown below DEPENDS ON THE VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND COUNTRY.

On the rear-view mirror B

Passenger airbag ON 

 

Please refer to the information 

on “Child safety: deactivating/activating 

the front passenger airbag” in Section 1.

¹

Passenger airbag OFF  

Please refer to the information 

on “Child safety: deactivating/activating 

the front passenger airbag” in Section 1.

B

ß

Driver’s seat belt reminder 

and, depending on the vehi-

cle, front passenger seat belt remin-

der.

This lights up in the rear-view mirror 

when the ignition is started then, if the 

driver or front passenger seat belt (if 

this seat is occupied) is not fastened 

and the vehicle has reached approxi-

mately 12 mph (20 km/h), it flashes and 

a beep sounds for around 120 seconds.

Note: an object placed on the passen-

ger seat base can activate the warning 

light.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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