Renault Master (2018 year). Instruction

1.18

REAR DOORS

(2/2)

Opening the doors to 270°

Remove the check-strap from its hous-

ing as when opening to 180°. Open

the door fully until the magnets 6 make

contact.

Closing from the outside

Partially close the left-hand door, then

slam it shut.
Then repeat this with the right-hand

door.
Lock.

Opening from the inside

Lower lever 7 and push door A.
Pull lever 8 and open door B.

Closing from the inside

Partially close door B, then slam it shut.
Do the same with door A using

handle 9.

Locking/unlocking

Turn button 10.

For your safety, check that

all the vehicle’s doors are

properly closed before

starting the engine.

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STEERING WHEEL/POWER-ASSISTED STEERING

Power-assisted steering

With the engine running, do not leave

the steering wheel at full lock while sta-

tionary as this may damage the power-

assisted steering pump.

Steering wheel height

adjustment

Pull lever 1 and move the steering

wheel to the required position.
Then, push the lever back fully, beyond

the point of resistance to lock the steer-

ing wheel.
Make sure that the steering wheel is

correctly locked.

For safety reasons, only

adjust the steering wheel

when the vehicle is station-

ary.

Never switch off the igni-

tion when travelling down-

hill, and avoid doing so in

normal driving (assistance

is not provided).

With the engine switched off, or if

there is a system fault, it is still pos-

sible to turn the steering wheel. The

force required will be greater.

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HEADRESTS

To raise the headrest

Simply slide it up.

To lower the headrest

Press tab 1 and lower it at the same

time.

To remove the headrest

Raise the headrest then press tabs 1

and 2 to release it.

To refit the headrest

Insert the rods into the holes, with the

notches to the front, and lower the

headrest to the desired height by press-

ing tab 1.

Adjusting the angle of the

headrest

(depending on the vehicle)
Move section B towards or away from

you to the required position.

The headrest is an impor-

tant safety component:

ensure that it is in place and

in the correct position. The

distance between your head and the

headrest and the distance between

the head and section A should be

as small as possible.

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Lumbar adjustment

(depending on the vehicle)
Turn control knob 3 to increase or de-

crease support.

To tilt the seatback
Move lever 4.

FRONT SEATS

(1/3)

Adjusting seat A

To move forwards or backwards
Lift handle 1 to release. Release the

handle once the seat is in the correct

position and ensure that the seat is

locked.

To adjust the height of the seat base
Lower or pull lever 2 as many times as

is necessary to raise or lower the seat

base.

For safety reasons, carry

out any adjustments when

the vehicle is not being

driven.

We would advise you not to recline

the seatbacks too far to ensure that

the effectiveness of the seat belts is

not reduced.
Nothing should be placed on the

floor (area in front of driver) as such

objects may slide under the pedal

during braking manoeuvres, thus

obstructing its use.

Heated seats

(depending on the vehicle)
With the ignition on, press switch 5.

The integrated indicator comes on.
The system, which has a thermostat,

decides whether or not the heating is

needed.

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FRONT SEATS

(2/3)

Adjusting seat B with

suspension

To move forwards or backwards

Lift handle 11 to release. Release the

handle once the seat is in the correct

position and ensure that the seat is

locked.

To tilt the seatback

Lower or pull control 7 towards you.

To adjust the height of the seat base

Move control 9 to adjust the rear of the

seat base or control 10 to adjust the

front of the seat base.

Lumbar adjustment
Activate bulb 12 to make it firmer.
Press switch 13 to make it less firm.

To adjust the seat suspension
Turn control knob 6 to the right to stiffen

the suspension and to the left to reduce

it.

Heated seats

(depending on the vehicle)
With the ignition on, press switch 8.

The integrated indicator comes on.
The system, which has a thermostat,

decides whether or not the heating is

needed.

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FRONT SEATS

(3/3)

Adjusting pivoting seats C

To move the seat forwards or back

Move handle 15 to unlock it. Release

the handle once the seat is in the cor-

rect position and ensure that the seat

is locked.

To move the seat forwards or back

Lift handle 18 to move the seat base

forwards or back.

To tilt the seatback

Lower or pull handle 14 towards you.

The “rear facing” seat po-

sition should only be used

when the vehicle is station-

ary and the engine not run-

ning.

Adjusting the angle of the seat base

Move handle 16 to adjust the angle of

the seat base.

Adjusting the height of the armrests

Turn control knob 17 or 19.

Lumbar adjustment
Activate bulb 22 to make it firmer.
Press switch 21 to make it less firm.

To pivot the seats
– Detach the seat belt buckle from its

unit;

– raise the armrests;

– move the seat as far back as possi-

ble;

– adjust the seat base to its lowest po-

sition;

– adjust the seatback to the vertical

position;

– open the door;

– lift handle 20 and pivot the seat to

unlock it from its “forward-facing” po-

sition, then release handle 20.

Returning to the driving position
– Pivot the seat to the “forward facing”

position;

– make sure the seat is correctly

locked in position;

– adjust the seat to your driving posi-

tion.

1.24

SEAT BELTS

(1/3)

Always wear your seat belt when trav-

elling in your vehicle. You must also

comply with the legislation of the par-

ticular country you are in.

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 driv-

ing 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

removed your coat or jacket etc.).

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 fully de-

press the clutch pedal. 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, i.e.:

avoid wearing heavy clothing or keep-

ing bulky objects under the belts, etc.

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SEAT BELTS

(2/3)

Locking

Unwind the belt slowly and smoothly

and ensure that buckle 3 locks into

catch 5 (check that it is locked by pull-

ing 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.

Seat with armrest(s)

Ensure the seat belt is passed under-

neath armrest 6, check that buckle 3 is

fastened in catch 5.
Lower armrest 7 on the door side

(movement A).

Unwind the belt slowly and smoothly.

Pass the lap belt under armrest 7 and

the shoulder strap over armrest 7.

Make sure the buckle locks into the

catch (check that it is locked by pulling

on the buckle).

Front seat belt

reminder warning light

If the driver’s seat belt is not fastened

the light remains lit when the vehicle

is started, then when the car reaches

a speed of about 9.92 mph (16 km/h),

it flashes and a beep sounds for about

90 seconds.
Depending on the vehicle, this flashes if

the front passenger seat belt is not fas-

tened.

Unfastening

Press button 4 and the seat belt will be

rewound by the inertia reel. Guide the

belt.

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Adjusting the height of the

front seat belts

Press button 8 to adjust the seat belt

height so that the shoulder strap 1 is

worn as shown previously;
Press button 8 and raise or lower the

seat belt.
Make sure that the seat belt is locked

in position correctly after you have ad-

justed it.

SEAT BELTS

(3/3)

– 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.

– 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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Check that the rear seat

belts are positioned and op-

erating correctly each time

the rear seats are moved.

REAR SEAT BELTS

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.

Rear seat belts with inertia

reel 1

Locking
Unwind the belt slowly and smoothly

and ensure that buckle 2 locks into

catch 3 (check that it is locked by pull-

ing on buckle 2).

Lap belts with manual

adjustment 5

The strap should be worn flat over your

thighs and against your pelvis.

The belt should be worn so that it is

as close as possible to your body, i.e.

avoid wearing heavy clothing or keep-

ing bulky objects under the belts, etc.

To tighten, pull on free section 6 of the

belt.

To slacken, turn adjusting buckle 4 so

it is at 90 degrees to the belt and press

the buckle while pulling lap belt 5.

2 3

Unfastening
Press the button on catch 3 and the

seat belt will be rewound by the inertia

reel. Guide the belt.

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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS

(1/3)

Depending on the vehicle, they are

composed of:
–  seat belt pretensioners;
–  chest-level load limiters;
–  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 seat belt pretensioner

to hold the occupant in the seat, and

the force limiter;

– the front air bag.

– 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.

The passenger air bag protects the

front passenger(s) (depending on

whether there is a conventional seat

or a bench seat in the front).

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.

With the ignition switched on, if the

vehicle is subject to a significant fron-

tal impact the system may, depending

on the severity of the impact, trigger a

piston which instantly retracts the belt.

Load limiter

Above a certain level of impact force,

this mechanism is used to limit the force

of the belt against the body so that it is

at an acceptable level.

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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS

(2/3)

Driver and passenger front

airbags

It is fitted to the front seats on the driv-

er’s side and, depending on the vehicle,

on the passenger’s side as well.
Depending on the vehicle, an “air bag”

marking on the steering wheel and the

dashboard (air bag area A) indicates

that this device is fitted.
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;

– a special

tell-tale light;

– remote sensors.

Operation
This system is only operational when

the ignition is switched on.
If a severe frontal impact occurs, the

air bag(s) inflate rapidly, thus cushion-

ing the impact of the driver’s head and

chest on the steering wheel and those

of the passenger on the dashboard;

the air bag(s) then deflate immediately

after the impact to prevent the occu-

pants from being impeded in any way

when leaving the vehicle.

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

(3/3)

All of the warnings below are given so that the air bag is not obstructed in any way when it is deployed and also to pre-

vent the risk of serious injuries caused by items which may be dislodged when the air bag deploys.

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).
–  When driving, do not sit too close to the steering wheel. 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 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 occur. 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 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)

1.31

SIDE PROTECTION DEVICES

Side air bags

These air bags may be fitted to the front

seats and are deployed at the sides of

the seats (door side) to protect the oc-

cupants in the event of a severe side

impact.

These air bags operate

through slits in the front

seatbacks (door side):

never insert any objects in

these slits.

Warnings 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 (and 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.

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ADDITIONAL METHODS OF RESTRAINT

Operating faults

Indicator light 1,

, lights up when

the ignition is switched on and goes out

after a few seconds.
If it does not light up 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. Your protection will be re-

duced until this fault is rectified.

The air bag 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 occupants are exposed to the risk of serious injury in

the event of an accident. It may also increase the risk of minor superficial injuries

occurring when the air bag is deployed, although such minor injuries are always

possible with air bags.
If the vehicle should overturn or suffer a rear impact, however severe, the pre-

tensioners and air bags are not always triggered. Shocks to the underbody 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 air

bag system (air bags, pretensioners, computer, wiring harness, etc.), except

by qualified personnel from an approved dealer.

– To ensure that the system is in good working order and to avoid accidental trig-

gering of the system which may cause injury, only qualified Network personnel

may work on the air bag system.

– As a safety precaution, have the air bag 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 driver’s 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 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.

1.33

CHILD SAFETY: General information

(1/2)

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.

A collision at 30 mph

(50 km/

h) is the same

as falling a distance of

10 metres. Transporting a

child without a restraint is the equiv-

alent of allowing 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

checked.

To prevent the doors being

opened, use the childproof

locks (please refer to the in-

formation on “Locking/un-

locking 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.

Renault Master (2018 year). Instruction - part 2