Renault Koleos (2018 year). Instruction - part 3

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CHILD SAFETY: General information 

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Carrying children

Children, and adults, must be correctly 

seated and strapped in for all journeys. 

The children being carried in your vehi-

cle are your responsibility.
A child is not a miniature adult. Children 

are at risk of specific injuries as their 

muscles and bones have not yet fin-

ished growing. The seat belt alone 

would not provide suitable protection. 

Use an approved child seat and ensure 

you use it correctly.
Please ensure that you comply with the 

legislation of your country. 

A collision at 30 mph 

(50 km/h) is the same as fall-

ing a distance of 10 metres. 

Transporting a child without 

a restraint is the equivalent of allow-

ing him or her to play on a fourth-

floor balcony without railings.

Never travel with a child held in your 

arms. In the event of an accident, 

you will not be able to keep hold of 

the child, even if you yourself are 

wearing a seat belt.

If your vehicle has been involved in 

a road accident, replace the child 

seat and have the seat belts and 

ISOFIX anchorage points checked.

To prevent the doors being 

opened, use the “Child 

safety” device (refer to the 

information on “Opening 

and closing the doors” in Section 1).

Driver’s responsibility 

when parking or stopping 

the vehicle
Never leave an animal, 

child or adult who is not self-suffi-

cient alone on your vehicle, even for 

a short time.
They may pose a risk to themselves 

or to others by starting the engine, 

activating equipment such as the 

electric windows or by locking the 

doors.
Also, in hot and/or sunny weather, 

please remember that the tempera-

ture inside the passenger compart-

ment increases very quickly.
RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS 

INJURY.

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CHILD SAFETY: General information 

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Using a child seat

The level of protection offered by the 

child seat depends on its ability to re-

strain your child and on its installation. 

Incorrect installation compromises the 

protection it offers the child in the event 

of harsh braking or an impact.
Before purchasing a child seat, check 

that it complies with the regulations for 

the country you are in and that it can 

be fitted in your vehicle. Consult an ap-

proved dealer to find out which seats 

are recommended for your vehicle.
Before fitting a child seat, read the 

manual and respect its instructions. If 

you experience any difficulties during 

installation, contact the manufacturer 

of the equipment. Keep the instructions 

with the seat.

Set a good example by always fas-

tening your seat belt and teaching 

your child:

–  to strap themselves in correctly;

–  to always get in and out of the car 

at the kerb, away from busy traf-

fic.

Do not use a second-hand child 

seat or one without an instruction 

manual.
Check that there are no objects in 

the vicinity of the child seat which 

could impede its operation.

Never leave a child unat-

tended in the vehicle.
Check that your child is 

always strapped in and that 

the belt or safety harness used is 

correctly set and adjusted. Avoid 

wearing bulky clothing which could 

cause the belts to slacken.
Never let your child put their head or 

arms out of the window.
Check that the child is in the correct 

position for the entire journey, espe-

cially if asleep.

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CHILD SAFETY: choosing a child seat

Rear-facing child seats

A baby’s head is, proportionally, heavier 

than that of an adult and its neck is very 

fragile. Transport the child in this po-

sition for as long as possible (until the 

age of 2 at the very least). It supports 

both the head and the neck.

Choose a bucket type seat for best side 

protection and change it as soon as the 

child’s head is higher than the shell.

Forward-facing child seats

The child’s head and abdomen need to 

be protected as a priority. A forward-fac-

ing child seat which is firmly attached to 

the vehicle will reduce the risk of impact 

to the head. Ensure your child travels in 

a forward-facing seat with a harness for 

as long as their size permits.

Choose a bucket type seat for optimum 

side protection.

Booster cushions

From 15 kg or 4 years, the child can 

travel using a booster seat, which will 

enable the seat belt to be adapted to 

suit his/her size and shape. The boos-

ter seat cushion must be fitted with 

guides to position the seat belt on the 

child’s thighs rather than the stomach. 

It is recommended that you use a seat-

back fitted with a belt strap guide which 

can be adjusted in terms of height to 

position the seat belt in the centre of the 

shoulder. It must never rest on the neck 

or on the arm.

Choose a bucket type seat for optimum 

side protection.

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Attachment using the ISOFIX 

system
Authorised child seats ISOFIX are 

standardised in accordance with cur-

rent regulations. If any of the five cases 

below applies: 

–  ISOFIX universal 3-point forward-

facing seat;

–  ISOFIX semi-universal 2-point seat;

– Specific;

i-Size which has:

–  either a belt which attaches to the 

third ring of the sear concerned;

–  or a support leg that rests on the ve-

hicle floor, compatible with the ap-

proved seat i-Size, the role of which 

is to prevent the child seat from 

moving in the event of a collision.

In the latter three cases check that your 

child seat can be installed by consulting 

the list of compatible vehicles.
Attach the child seat with the ISOFIX 

locks, if these are provided. The ISOFIX 

system allows quick, easy, safe fitting.
The ISOFIX system consists of 2 rings 

and, in some cases, a third ring.

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There are two ways of attaching child 

seats: via the seat belt or using the 

ISOFIX system.

Attachment via the seat belt

The seat belt must be adjusted to 

ensure that it is effective in the event of 

harsh braking or an impact.

Ensure that the strap paths indicated 

by the child seat manufacturer are re-

spected.

Always check that the seat belt is cor-

rectly fastened by pulling it up, then 

pulling it out fully whilst pressing on the 

child seat.

Check that the seat is correctly held by 

moving it from side to side and back 

to front: the seat should  remain firmly 

fixed.

Check that the child seat has not been 

installed at an angle and that it is not 

resting against a window.

No modifications may be 

made to the component 

parts of the restraint system 

(ISOFIX seat belts, seats 

and their mountings) originally fitted.

The seat belt must never 

be twisted or the tension 

relieved. Never pass the 

shoulder strap under the 

arm or behind the back.

Check that the seat belt has not 

been damaged by sharp edges.

If the seat belt does not operate nor-

mally, it will not protect the child. 

Consult an approved dealer. Do not 

use this seat until the seat belt has 

been repaired.

Do not use the child seat 

if it may unfasten the seat 

belt restraining it: the base 

of the seat must not rest on 

the buckle and/or catch of the seat 

belt.

Before using an ISOFIX 

child seat that you pur-

chased for another vehicle, 

check that its installation is 

authorised. Consult the list of ve-

hicles which can be fitted with the 

seat from the equipment manufac-

turer.

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CHILD SAFETY: choosing a child seat mounting 

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The third ring 3 or 4 is used to attach 

the upper strap on some seats ISOFIX.

The ISOFIX anchorage 

points have been exclu-

sively designed for child 

seats with the ISOFIX 

system. Never fit a different type of 

child seat, seat belt or other objects 

to these anchorage points. Check 

that nothing is obstructing the an-

chorage points.
If your vehicle has been involved in 

a road accident, have the ISOFIX 

anchorage points checked and re-

place your child seat.

Attachment using the ISOFIX 

system (continued)

The two rings 1 are located between 

the seatback and the seat base of the 

seat and are identified by a marking.

To ensure your child seat can be easily 

fitted and locked on the rings 1, use 

access guides 2 on the child seat.

To access the rings, insert your finger in 

the cover and pull.

Depending on the vehicle, you can find 

the rings 1 when its cover is opened.
Note: Keep the covers you have re-

moved in a storage compartment so as 

not to lose or damage them.

The rings are located on the rear seat-
backs and indicated by the symbol 



.

In all cases, attach the strap hook to the 

corresponding ring 3 and 4 and place 

the seat in the desired position.
Pull the belt so that the back of the child 

seat comes into contact with the back 

of the vehicle seat.

The child seat strap must 

be attached to the corre-

sponding ring.
Do not use any other 

mounting point.

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2

4

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CHILD SAFETY: fitting a child seat, general information 

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In the front seat
The laws concerning children travel-

ling in the front passenger seat differ in 

every country. Consult the legislation in 

force and follow the indications on the 

diagram on the following page.
Before fitting a child seat in this seat (if 

authorised):

–  lower the seat belt as far as possible;

–  move the seat as far back as possi-

ble;

–  gently tilt the seatback away from 

vertical (approximately 25°);

–  on equipped vehicles, raise the seat 

base as far as possible.

In all situations, reinsert the headrest to 

its full extent so that it does not interfere 

with the child seat (see the information 

on “Front headrests” in Section 1);

Some seats are not suitable for fitting 

child seats. The diagram on the follow-

ing page shows you how to attach a 

child seat.
The types of child seats indicated may 

not be available. Before using a differ-

ent child seat, check with the manufac-

turer that it can be fitted.

Fit the child seat in a rear 

seat wherever possible.
Check that when installing 

the child seat in the vehicle 

it is not at risk of coming loose from 

its base.
If you have to remove the headrest, 

check that it is correctly stored so 

that it does not come loose under 

harsh braking or impact.
Always attach the child seat to the 

vehicle even if it is not in use so that 

it does not come loose under harsh 

braking or impact.

RISK OF DEATH OR 

SERIOUS INJURY: before 

fitting a rear-facing child 

seat to this seat, check 

that the air bag has been deacti-

vated (refer to the information on 

“Child safety: deactivating/activat-

ing the front passenger air bag” in 

Section 1).

After installing the child seat, if neces-

sary, the seat may be advanced (so as 

to leave enough space in the rear seats 

for passengers or other child seats). 

For a rear-facing child seat, do not let 

it touch the dashboard or move it to the 

furthest forward position.
Do not change other settings after in-

stalling the child seat.

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Fit the child seat in a rear 

seat wherever possible.

In the rear side seat
A carrycot can be installed across the 

vehicle and will take up at least two 

seats.

Position the child with their feet nearest 

the door.

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 al-

lowing it to come into contact with the 

child seat.
For the safety of a child facing forwards, 

move the seat in front of the child as 

far forward as possible, remember-

ing to move the seatback forwards to 

avoid contact between the seat and the 

child’s legs.
In all situations, remove the rear head-

rests (refer to the information on the 

“Rear headrests” in Section 3). This 

must be done before fitting the child 

seat.

Check that the forward-facing child seat 

is resting against the back of the vehi-

cle seat.

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Ensure that the child seat 

or the child’s feet do not 

prevent the front seat from 

locking correctly. Refer to 

the information on the “Front seat” 

in Section 1.

When fitting a child seat 

(Group 2 or 3 booster seat), 

check that the seat belts op-

erate (wind) correctly: refer 

to Section 1 “Rear seat belts”. If 

necessary, adjust the position of the 

vehicle seat.

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CHILD SEATS: attachment by seat belt 

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RISK OF DEATH OR 

SERIOUS INJURY: Before 

installing a child seat on the 

front passenger seat, check 

that the airbag has been deacti-

vated (please refer to “Child safety: 

front passenger airbag deactivation 

and activation” in Section 1).

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.

³

  Check the status of the airbag 

before fitting a child seat or allowing a 

passenger to use the seat.

²

Seat not suitable for fitting 

child seats.

Child seat attached using the belt

¬

  Seat which allows a child seat 

with “Universal” approval to be attached 

by a seat belt.

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CHILD SEATS: attachment by seat belt 

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Type of child seat

Weight of the child

Front passenger 

seat (1) (2)

Rear side seats

Rear centre 

seat

Without airbag 

or with airbag 

deactivated

With airbag 

activated

C a r r y c o t   f i t t e d 

across the vehicle

Group 0

< 10 kg

X

X

U (3)

X

Rear-facing shell 

seat

Groups 0 or 0 +

< 10 kg and < 13 kg

U

X

U (4)

U (6)

Shell seat/rear-facing 

seat

Groups 0+ and 1

< 13 kg and 9 to 18 kg

U

X

U (4)

U (6)

Forward-facing seat

Group 1

9 to 18 kg

U

X

U (4) (5)

U (6)

Booster seat

Groups 2 and 3

15 to 25 kg and 22 to 

36 kg

U

U

U (4) (5)

U

(1) RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY: Before installing a child seat on the front passenger seat, check that 

the airbag has been deactivated (please refer to “Child safety: front passenger airbag deactivation and activation” in 

Section 1).

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

ble regulations are respected.

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X =  Seat not suitable for fitting child seats of this type.
U  =  Seat which allows a child seat with “Universal” approval to be installed using a seat belt; check that it can be fitted.
(2) Raise the seat to the maximum and position it as far back as possible, tilting the seatback slightly (approximately 25°).
(3)  A carrycot can be installed across the vehicle and will take up at least two seats. Position the child with his or her feet nearest 

the door.

(4) Move the seat in front of the child forwards, move the seatback forward to avoid contact between the seat and the child’s legs.
(5)  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.

CHILD SEATS: attachment by seat belt 

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(6) RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY: A child seat with a support leg must never be fitted. 

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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)

X

Shell seat/rear-facing 

seat

Groups 0+ and 1

< 13 kg and 9 to 

18 kg

C, D

X

IL (1)

X

Forward-facing seat

Group 1

9 to 18 kg

A, B, B1

X

IUF - IL (2)

X

Booster seat

Groups 2 and 3

15 to 25 kg and 

22 to 36 kg

-

X

IUF - IL (2)

X

Seat i-Size

X

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.

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CHILD SEATS: attachment using the ISOFIX system 

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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)  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.

The size of the ISOFIX child seat is indicated 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).

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CHILD SEATS: attachment using the ISOFIX system 

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Child seat fitted using the  ISOFIX 

mounting

ü

 Seat which allows a ISOFIX child 

seat to be attached.

±

 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.

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.

check the status of the airbag before fit-

ting a child seat or allowing a passen-

ger to use the seat.

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CHILD SAFETY: deactivating, activating the front passenger air bag (1/3)

Deactivating the front 

passenger airbags

(on equipped vehicles)
Before fitting a child seat on the front 

passenger seat you must deactivate 

the passenger airbag. 

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2

The passenger air bag must 

only be deactivated or acti-

vated with the ignition off.

If it is interfered with when 

the vehicle 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.

To deactivate the  airbags: with the 

vehicle stopped and the ignition off, 

push and turn lock 1 to the OFF posi-

tion.
With the ignition on, you must check 

that the warning light 

]

 on the dis-

play 2 is lit up and, depending on the 

vehicle, that the message “airbag pas-

senger deactivated” is displayed.
This light remains permanently lit to 

let you know that you can fit a child 

seat.

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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.

The markings on the dashboard and 

labels A on each side of passenger sun 

blind 3 (example: label shown above) 

remind you of these instructions.

A

A

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CHILD SAFETY: deactivating, activating the front passenger air bag (3/3)

The passenger airbag must 

only be deactivated or acti-

vated 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 airbag in accordance 

with the lock position.

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Activating the front 

passenger air bags

You should reactivate the airbags 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.

Operating faults

It is forbidden to fit a rear-facing child 

seat to the front passenger seat if the 

airbags 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.

To reactivate the  airbags: with the 

vehicle stopped and the ignition off, 

push and turn lock 1 to the ON position.
With the ignition switched on, you must 

check that the warning light 

]

 is 

out and that the warning light 



 

comes on the display 2 after each start-

up for around 60 seconds.
The front passenger seat belt additional 

restraint systems are activated.

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