Renault Megane Coupe (2016 year). Instruction — part 3

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CHILD SAFETY: choosing a child seat mounting

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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.

Attachment using the ISOFIX

system
Authorised ISOFIX child seats are ap-

proved in accordance with regulation

ECE-R44 in one of the three following

scenarios:

– ISOFIX universal 3-point forward-

facing seat

– ISOFIX semi-universal 2-point seat

– specific
For the latter two, 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.

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.

No modifications may be

made to the component

parts of the restraint system

(seat belts, ISOFIX, 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 normally, it will not pro-

tect the child. Please consult an au-

thorised 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.

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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 anchorage points.
If your vehicle has been involved in

a road accident, have the ISOFIX

anchorage points checked and re-

place your child seat.

The third ring is used to attach the

upper strap on some child seats.
Pass the belt between the seatback

and the rear parcel shelf (to remove

the parcel shelf: refer to Section 3

“Parcel shelf”). Fix the hook on one of

the rings 3 located in the luggage com-

partment (visible for three- and five-

door versions; under the carpet and

indicated with a marking on the Sport

tourer version).
Pull the belt so that the back of the child

seat comes into contact with the vehicle

seatback.

The two rings 1 are located between

the seatback and the seat base, behind

the zip fasteners, 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.

3

1

2

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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.

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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.

RISK OF DEATH OR

SERIOUS INJURY: before

fitting a rear-facing child

seat in this position, 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).

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.

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);
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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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.

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 the child in the for-

ward-facing seat, do not move the seat

in front back past the middle of the

runner, do not tilt the seatback too far

(maximum of 25°) and raise the seat as

much as possible.
Always remove the headrest from the

rear seat used for the child seat (see

“Rear headrests” in Section 1). 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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Type of child seat

three and five door

versions (five seats)

Weight of

the child

Seat size

ISOFIX

Passenger front

seat (1) (2)

Rear side seats

Rear centre

seat

Carrycot fitted across the

vehicle

Group 0

< 10 kg

F - G

X

U - IL (3)

X

Rear-facing shell seat

Group 0 or 0+

< 13 kg

E

U

U - IL (4)

X

Rear-facing seat

Group 0+ and 1

< 13 kg and

9 to 18 kg

D

U

U - IL (4)

X

C

U

U (4)

X

Forward-facing seat

Group 1

9 to 18 kg

A, B, B1

X

U - IUF - IL (5)

X

Booster seat

Group 2 and 3

15 to 25 kg and

22 to 36 kg

X

U (5)

X

(1) RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY: before installing a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat,

check that the air bag has been deactivated (refer to the information on “Child safety: deactivating/activating the front

passenger air bag” at the end of the paragraph).

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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X = Seat not suitable for fitting child seats.
U = Seat which allows a child seat with “Universal” approval to be installed using a seat belt; check that it can be fitted.
IUF/IL = On equipped vehicles, seat which allows an approved “Universal”/“semi-universal” or “vehicle specific” child seat to be

attached using the ISOFIX system; 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 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.

(5) Forward-facing child seat; position the seatback of the child seat in contact with the seatback of the vehicle seat. Adjust the

headrest, or remove it if necessary. Do not push the front seat more than halfway back on its runners and do not recline the

seatback more than 25°.

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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.

RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY: before fitting a rear-facing child

seat in the front passenger seat, check that the air bag has been deacti-

vated (refer to the information on “Child safety: deactivating/activating the

front passenger air bag” at the end of the paragraph).

Child seat attached using the ISOFIX

mounting

ü

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 fitted. The an-

chorage points are located in the lug-

gage compartment and are visible.
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: rear-facing seats in group 1 (9 to

18 kg);

– D and E: shell seat or rear-facing

seats in group 0 or 0+ (less than

13 kg);

– F and G: cots in group 0 (less than

10 kg).

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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.

Visual installation of three

and five door versions (five

seats)

³

Check the status of the air bag

before fitting a child seat or allowing a

passenger to use the seat.

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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.

RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY: before fitting a rear-facing child

seat in the front passenger seat, check that the air bag has been deacti-

vated (refer to the information on “Child safety: deactivating/activating the

front passenger air bag” at the end of the paragraph).

Child seat attached using the ISOFIX

mounting

ü

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 fitted. The an-

chorage points are located in the lug-

gage compartment and are visible.
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: rear-facing seats in group 1 (9 to

18 kg);

– D and E: shell seat or rear-facing

seats in group 0 or 0+ (less than

13 kg);

– F and G: cots in group 0 (less than

10 kg).

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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.

Visual installation of five

door versions (four seats)

³

Check the status of the air bag

before fitting a child seat or allowing a

passenger to use the seat.

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CHILD SAFETY: fitting a child seat

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Type of child seat

five door version

(four seats)

Weight of

the child

Seat size

ISOFIX

Passenger front

seat (1) (2)

Rear side seats

Carrycot fitted across the

vehicle

Group 0

< 10 kg

F - G

X

U - IL (3)

Rear-facing shell seat

Group 0 or 0+

< 13 kg

E

U

U - IL (4)

Rear-facing seat

Group 0+ and 1

< 13 kg and

9 to 18 kg

D

U

U - IL (4)

C

U

U (4)

Forward-facing seat

Group 1

9 to 18 kg

A, B, B1

X

U - IUF - IL (5)

Booster seat

Group 2 and 3

15 to 25 kg and

22 to 36 kg

X

U (5)

(1) RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY: before installing a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat,

check that the air bag has been deactivated (refer to the information on “Child safety: deactivating/activating the front

passenger air bag” at the end of the paragraph).

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.
U = Seat which allows a child seat with “Universal” approval to be installed using a seat belt; check that it can be fitted.
IUF/IL = On equipped vehicles, seat which allows an approved “Universal”/“semi-universal” or “vehicle specific” child seat to be

attached using the ISOFIX system; 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 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.

(5) Forward-facing child seat; position the seatback of the child seat in contact with the seatback of the vehicle seat. Adjust the

headrest, or remove it if necessary. Do not push the front seat more than halfway back on its runners and do not recline the

seatback more than 25°.

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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.

Child seat attached using the ISOFIX

mounting

ü

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 fitted. The an-

chorage points are located under the

luggage compartment carpet and are

indicated by a marking.
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: rear-facing seats in group 1 (9 to

18 kg);

– D and E: shell seat or rear-facing

seats in group 0 or 0+ (less than

13 kg);

– F and G: cots in group 0 (less than

10 kg).

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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.

Visual installation of the

estate version (five seats)

³

Check the status of the air bag

before fitting a child seat or allowing a

passenger to use the seat.

RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY: before fitting a rear-facing child

seat in the front passenger seat, check that the air bag has been deacti-

vated (refer to the information on “Child safety: deactivating/activating the

front passenger air bag” at the end of the paragraph).

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Type of child seat

estate version (five seats)

Weight of

the child

Seat size

ISOFIX

Front passenger

seat (1) (5)

Rear side seats Rear centre

seat

Carrycot fitted across the vehicle

Group 0

< 10 kg

F - G

X

U - IL (2)

X

Shell seat/rear-facing seat

Group 0, or 0+ and 1

< 13 kg and 9 to

18 kg

E, D, C

U

U - IL (3)

X

Forward-facing seat

Group 1

9 to 18 kg

A, B, B1

X

U - IUF - IL (4)

X

Booster seat

Group 2 and 3

15 to 25 kg and 22

to 36 kg

X

U (4)

X

X = Seat not suitable for fitting child seats.

U = Seat which allows a child seat with “Universal” approval to be installed using a seat belt; check that it can be fitted.

IUF/IL = On equipped vehicles, seat which allows an approved “Universal”/“semi-universal” or “vehicle specific” child seat to be

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

(1) Raise the seat to the maximum and position it as far back as possible, tilting the seatback slightly (approximately 25°).

(2) 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.

(3) 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.

(4) Forward-facing child seat; position the seatback of the child seat in contact with the seatback of the vehicle seat. Adjust the

headrest, or remove it if necessary. Do not push the front seat more than halfway back on its runners and do not recline the

seatback more than 25°.

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(5) RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY: before installing a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat,

check that the air bag has been deactivated (refer to the information on “Child safety: deactivating/activating the front

passenger air bag” at the end of the section).

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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Child seat attached using the ISOFIX

mounting

ü

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 fitted. The an-

chorage points are located under the

luggage compartment carpet and are

indicated by a marking.
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: rear-facing seats in group 1 (9 to

18 kg);

– D and E: shell seat or rear-facing

seats in group 0 or 0+ (less than

13 kg);

– F and G: cots in group 0 (less than

10 kg).

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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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.

Visual installation of the

estate version (four seats)

³

Check the status of the air bag

before fitting a child seat or allowing a

passenger to use the seat.

RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY: before fitting a rear-facing child

seat in the front passenger seat, check that the air bag has been deacti-

vated (refer to the information on “Child safety: deactivating/activating the

front passenger air bag” at the end of the paragraph).

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Type of child seat

estate version (four seats)

Weight of

the child

Seat size

ISOFIX

Front passenger

seat (1) (5)

Rear side seats

Carrycot fitted across the vehicle

Group 0

< 10 kg

F - G

X

U - IL (2)

Shell seat/rear-facing seat

Group 0, or 0+ and 1

< 13 kg and 9 to

18 kg

E, D, C

U

U - IL (3)

Forward-facing seat

Group 1

9 to 18 kg

A, B, B1

X

U - IUF - IL (4)

Booster seat

Group 2 and 3

15 to 25 kg and 22

to 36 kg

X

U (4)

X = Seat not suitable for fitting child seats.

U = Seat which allows a child seat with “Universal” approval to be installed using a seat belt; check that it can be fitted.

IUF/IL = On equipped vehicles, seat which allows an approved “Universal”/“semi-universal” or “vehicle specific” child seat to be

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

(1) Raise the seat to the maximum and position it as far back as possible, tilting the seatback slightly (approximately 25°).

(2) 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.

(3) 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.

(4) Forward-facing child seat; position the seatback of the child seat in contact with the seatback of the vehicle seat. Adjust the

headrest, or remove it if necessary. Do not push the front seat more than halfway back on its runners and do not recline the

seatback more than 25°.

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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(5) RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY: before installing a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat,

check that the air bag has been deactivated (refer to the information on “Child safety: deactivating/activating the front

passenger air bag” at the end of the section).

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2

Deactivating the front

passenger airbags

(on equipped vehicles)
You must deactivate certain devices

in addition to the front passenger seat

belt before fitting a child seat in the front

passenger seat.

To deactivate the airbags : 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 2

¹

is lit

on the central display and, depend-

ing on the vehicle, that the message

“Passenger airbag off” is displayed.
This light remains permanently lit to

let you know that you can fit a child

seat.

The passenger airbag must

only be deactivated or acti-

vated when the vehicle is

stationary.

If it is interfered with when the vehi-

cle 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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3

B

A

C

The markings on the dashboard and

labels B or C at A on each side of the

passenger sun visor 3 (example: label

shown above) remind you of these ins-

tructions.

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.