QRESCUE RENAULT: THE QR CODE THAT SAVES THE EMERGENCY SERVICES TIME

A Renault innovation developed in close collaboration with firefighters, it guarantees improved safety during extrication.

all the technical info with one scan

QRescue Renault is a QR code that gives emergency services access to all of the vehicle’s technical information in one scan, even in dead zones.
Affixed as standard* on the front and rear windscreens of Renault vehicles, its location was chosen with firefighters to facilitate their work.

*since 2022

up to 15 minutes saved!

QRescue Renault can save the emergency services up to 15 precious minutes during the “golden hour”, the urgent time window when patients must receive definitive trauma care before being taken to hospital.

QRESCUE RENAULT
RESCUE SHEET

QRESCUE RENAULT

a QR code affixed on the front and rear windscreens

In an emergency, every second counts. By scanning the QR code, firefighters have immediate access to the vehicle’s key technical information in the form of the Rescue Sheet.

RESCUE SHEET

immediate access

Essential for a rapid intervention, the Rescue Sheet includes a variety of technical information about the vehicle (engine, battery location, fuel tanks, airbags, etc.) and indications for a faster and safe extrication.

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RENAULT TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPED WITH FIREFIGHTERS

Renault innovations to facilitate first responder intervention.

SAFETY OF RENAULT ELECTRIC VEHICLES

An electric vehicle is potentially less likely to catch fire than an internal combustion engine (fewer fluids, fewer highly flammable components, etc.). Renault electric vehicle batteries are extremely safe, which drastically reduces the risk of fire.

RENAULT X FIREFIGHTERS COLLABORATION

Launched in 2010, the collaboration between Renault and firefighters has developed over time. In particular, new technologies designed to make the work of first responders easier and shorten intervention times have emerged.

INTERVENTIONS MADE EASY

In 2025, Renault launches the universal patent initiative, believing that safety should not be a matter of patents, and opens the Fireman Access patent to all competitors.

Fireman Access

Fireman Access in a nutshell

Even though the high-voltage batteries of Renault vehicles are designed to prevent fire outbreaks – during normal use and in the event of an accident – a fire started by external causes can spread to the battery. The Fireman Access can be used to extinguish it in a few minutes allowing firefighters to head straight to another call-out.

how does the Fireman Access work?

It is a safety system for flooding the battery of an electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle in the event of a fire. A metal rupture disk seals the battery throughout its life and ensures the watertightness required for everyday use. If a fire is started deliberately, it breaks under the pressure of a high-pressure jet of water directed by firefighters and allows water to reach the battery.

what are the benefits for firefighters?

Intervention times are reduced from several hours to ten minutes maximum. Saving water and time!

universal patent

In 2025, Renault launches the universal patent initiative, believing that safety should not be a matter of patents, and opens the Fireman Access patent to all competitors.

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SD Switch

the SD Switch in a nutshell

The SD Switch is a mechanical switch that disconnects the battery from the electrical circuitry. Although our high-voltage batteries are designed to switch to electrical safety mode in the event of an accident, we recommend that firefighters use the SD Switch in the event of a violent impact to guarantee absolute electrical safety.

how does it work?

The SD Switch works like a fuse, applied to a voltage of 400 to 600 volts (compared to 230 volts in a domestic network). It disconnects the battery from the high-voltage electrical circuitry immediately.

what are the benefits for firefighters?

The SD Switch allows firefighters dealing with an electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle to work in complete safety. Renault organises training courses for the emergency services on how to use it correctly.

virtual reality at the service of firefighters

virtual reality, optimising firefighters’ actions

Virtual reality helps to make firefighters’ work easier by simulating actual scenarios. Using headsets and immersive rooms, they are able to practice their gestures and postures to better understand and anticipate injuries.

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RESTRAINT SYSTEMS DEVELOPED BY RENAULT

On some Renault vehicles, 3 seats are equipped with Isofix attachments providing 4 times more effective protection for children.

30%

of children fastened in correctly

10%

of children not fastened in

10%

of children not fastened in

15%

of children attached with an Isofix device

*than a system with a seat belt

Fix4sure

what is the Fix4sure solution?

Created by Renault, the “Fix4Sure” solution belongs to the list of so-called “passive safety” equipment. This device is based on a special seat frame design as well as a low position of the seat belt buckles. This prevents what is known as “submarining” in the event of a head-on collision, whereby the pelvis slides under the lap belt thus compromising the more delicate abdomen.

Isofix

The Isofix attachment method considerably reduces the risk of incorrect installation.

R-129 “i-size” standard, adapted to the size of the child

The R129 (or i-size) standard launched in July 2013 enhances the safety of children in cars by imposing the Isofix attachment system, classifying seats according to the size of the child rather than their weight, and extending the mandatory period for rearward-facing installation (15 months and 80 cm minimum). This standard will replace the R44 standard. Seats that comply with this new standard have been designed to protect against head-on and side impacts using latest generation dummies.

The 6 rules for installing a child in a car

To limit risks in the event of sudden braking or collision, it is important to respect the following 6 rules.

PUT THE CHILD IN THEIR SEAT

Never drive with a child on an adult’s knee. It is impossible to restrain the child in the event of sudden braking.

USE ONE SEAT BELT PER PERSON/CHILD

Each child must have their own seat in the car. One seat belt should not be used for two seats. Thus, each child should have an individual restraint system.

DO NOT DRIVE WITH A CHILD IN A FRONT BABY CARRIER OR SLING

This system is particularly dangerous both for the adult and the child. A child must travel strapped into their car seat or on a booster seat.

FASTEN THE SEAT BELT CORRECTLY

There must be no space between the child’s body and the strap. Check that the strap is not behind or under the child’s arm and does not run along the armrests of the booster seat.

CHOOSE A SUITABLE SEAT

Restraint systems – seat, booster seat, straps – must be adapted to the size and morphology of each child. Solutions exist for every age, size and weight. Never seat the child on a cushion.

REMOVE THEIR COAT

Avoid excessively thick clothes.

List of child restraint systems recommended by Renault Group:

Age	Height	Weight	Recommended child safety seat*
0-4 years	40-105 cm	0-17,5 kg	Maxi Cosi Pearl 360 + Family Fix 360 Base
0-4 years	40-105 cm	0-19 kg	Joie Spin 360
3.5-12 years	100-150 cm	15-36 kg	Britax Römer KIDIFIX i-SIZE**

*For more information and seat availability, consult the manufacturer’s website.

**We recommend using the Secure Guard, SICT and XP-pad lap belt when using a KIDIFIX I-Size system.

The 7 rules for fastening a seat belt correctly

Whether you are the driver or a passenger, wearing your seat belt is mandatory and vital for travelling in complete safety.

REMOVE YOUR COAT

Never wear a coat! If you are wearing thick clothes, pass the seat belt underneath them.

ADJUST YOUR BACKREST

Tilt it approximately 20° in relation to the vertical position.

POSITION THE HEADREST

Adjust it! The top of your head should be aligned with the top of the headrest.

BUCKLE UP

You know the saying: “clunk, click, every trip”!

ADJUST YOUR SEAT

Adjust your seat for an optimal driving position, then adjust the height of your seat belt (strap in the middle of your shoulder).

PULL YOUR SEAT BELT TAUT

Pull on the strap to eliminate any play and limit space between your body and the seat belt.

PROTECT YOUR ABDOMEN

Check that the seat belt is positioned on the top of your thighs, not on your stomach. This reduces the risk of internal abdominal injuries in the event of a collision in which you slide under the belt.

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The story of the lab

Over 50 years of road safety work.

The LAB

Created in 1969 by the Renault and PSA Groups, the LAB is an accident research and biomechanics laboratory that also studies human behaviour. 20 experts from both manufacturers help to make road safety progress every day.

Renault has been improving the safety of its vehicles for 50 years

In 50 years, the LAB has helped to reduce the mortality rate on the road to one fifth of previous levels. It is a prime example of the benefits of manufacturers working together for everybody’s safety.

1954: CREATION OF THE 1ST LAB

creation of a physiological and biomechanics lab in an engineering department.

1957: FIRST EXPERIMENT ON ALERTNESS

study of driver behaviour, analysis of driving strategies and needs.

1969: CREATION OF THE L.A.B.

creation of the L.A.B. (Laboratory of Accident Analysis, Biomechanics and Human Behaviour).

1974: BRV STUDY VEHICLE

Basic Research Vehicle (BRV) on passive safety.

1978: EPURE SAFETY RESEARCH VEHICLE

study prototype designed to protect occupants from frontal and side impacts at up to 65 kph.

1995: PRS

Pre-Prepared Restraints System (PRS) on Megane I with seat belt force limitation.

2001: ESP

ESP on Laguna II and 3rd generation PRS (Adaptive Airbag). In total, over 2,000 patents have been filed for cutting-edge technological solutions (Fireman Access, SD Switch, etc.).

a safer future

The mission: to continue to further reduce the number of victims on the roads. By supporting the development of new technologies, the LAB helps manufacturers to design systems that perform even better.

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safety score & safety coach

awarded the 2024 Prix Innovation Sécurité Routière

safety score

personalised driving assessment

During trips, safety score assists the driver by assessing data pertaining to speed, trajectory and safe driving distances.

Upon arrival, it displays a score, from 0 to 100, and offers personalised tips to help you improve your driving and stay safe.

safety coach

Winner of the Prix Innovation Sécurité Routière, safety coach examines the root causes of road traffic accidents, such as excessive or inappropriate speed, distractions and disregard for safe distances and lane markings.

prevent accidents
a personalised analysis

prevent accidents

prevent the leading causes of accidents

Already available in several Renault vehicles*, safety coach is a built-in service designed to improve the driving habits that are often the cause of serious road accidents.

*available on Scenic E-Tech 100% electric, Renault 5 E-Tech 100% electric, Rafale E-Tech full hybrid, Captur E-Tech full hybrid and Symbioz E-Tech full hybrid. (to be localised)

a personalised analysis

a personalised analysis

By utilising the vehicle’s sensors, safety coach harnesses artificial intelligence to assess in real-time the risks faced by the driver, based on:
– the vehicle’s speed,
– stopping distances,
– trajectory management and lane changes.

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Innovating for your safety

Renault innovations to better support drivers.

preventing accidents, our mission

Analysis of physical traffic accidents shows that in just over 90% of cases*, one of the causes may be a human factor: excessive or inappropriate speed; driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication; loss of concentration whilst driving.

We are developing a strategy of prevention and action to provide solutions and make travelling safer.

*sources: French road safety 2022

3 innovations to assist drivers

Our highly pragmatic approach is to put in place a kind of “guardian angel” to help drivers to drive more safely. There are three levels of action:

Detect and inform

The Safety Score analyses driving data to encourage safer driving.

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Guide

The Safety Coach informs the driver about potential risks on the journey in real time.

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Act

The Safe Guardian can slow the vehicle down and keep it safe in case of a risk.

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safety score

personalised tips

The Safety Score analyses driving behaviour based on data from the vehicle’s sensors. Designed in partnership with French driving schools, it will soon give relevant advice to each driver based on four criteria:

Safe speed
Safe trajectory
Safe distance
Safe vigilance

SAFE SPEED

The front camera detects speed signs: the information obtained is combined with that from local maps (via GPS).

SAFE TRAJECTORY

The front camera detects road markings. The system then identifies – amongst other things – lane departures, as well as detecting lateral and longitudinal acceleration and providing information about driving style.

SAFE DISTANCE

The distance between the vehicle and the one in front is measured by the front camera or the onboard sensors. The correct stopping distance is calculated instantaneously.

SAFE VIGILENCE

An interior camera (or steering wheel movement analysis) detects how alert or tired the driver is. A front camera records stops at stop signs and red lights.

safe coach

customised driving advice

The Safety Coach offers advice that takes into account the main risk indicators identified during driving. The idea is to encourage the driver to drive more safely.

risks visualised

By combining mapping and the navigation system, the driver will know in real time when they are approaching high-risk areas. This will make them drive more carefully.

COMBINED WITH THE SAFETY SCORE

The recommendations given to the driver will take into account the scores obtained from the safe speed, safe distance, safe trajectory and safe vigilance criteria.

DIFFERENT LEVELS OF RECOMMENDATION

For optimum efficiency, the advice issued by the Safety Coach will be highly practical. For example:

- to boost the Safe Speed criterion,
  
  use the speed limiter
- to optimise the Safe Vigilance criterion,
  
  use the Lane Departure Warning and Lane Centering

REWARDING DRIVERS

The Safety Coach will go so far as to reward drivers who “play the game” by encouraging them, for example, to sign up for connected insurance offers, or to get discounts on partner products.

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ROADS : Renault operational advanced driving simulator

The best performing immersive simulator in the world.

continuously improving the safety of Renault vehicles

Continuous improvement of the safety of road users is written into Renault’s DNA. This is why the brand is constantly promoting efficient technological innovations that anticipate, identify and adjust possible solutions.

ROADS, the new Renault Group driving simulator

Designed to develop and test ADAS and driverless systems, the ROADS simulator (Renault Operational Advanced Driving Simulator) is proving to be an excellent tool for optimising safety.

It lets you drive a digital twin and test all types of situations, including the most dangerous ones. It is a beneficial addition to time-consuming and costly road tests.

WHAT IS IT?

a new era for simulation

ROADS is a revolutionary driving simulator that is heralding a new era in immersive simulation. ROADS complements digital simulation and traditional tests, making it possible to test the behaviour and reactions of drivers faced with the growth of driver-assistance systems and in-car software, and the arrival in 2026 of the “Software Defined Vehicle”.

IMMERSIVE SIMULATION

taking simulation to the next level

ROADS is part of a specific simulation centre for smart and connected vehicles. The 2,300 m² site hosts many immersive test simulations focused on the design and validation of new vehicle projects. The extraordinary dimensions of ROADS with its 360° dome make it possible to test all of the safety components built into a full vehicle (ESP, emergency braking, behaviour, etc.). The data obtained will help to improve all of Renault Group’s production.

DIGITAL TWIN

digital twin: using the virtual to anticipate the real

A digital twin is the virtual equivalent of a real vehicle. It can be used to simulate behaviour in different traffic situations and check how well the driver-assistance systems work, before being fitted in the real vehicle. ROADS uses revolutionary technology.

As the ideal tool for testing a vehicle’s dynamic behaviour, the driver-assistance systems and all the driver information systems in all types of environments, ROADS represents a giant step forward in safety research.

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universal patent

universal patent is an initiative led by Renault in collaboration with the United Nations to promote the safety of electric vehicles by sharing patents

PATENT ACCESSIBLE TO ALL

Fireman Access

Even though high-voltage batteries are designed not to cause any fire outbreaks, whether under normal use or in the event of an accident, a fire caused by external factors can spread to the battery. In such cases, this safety system, developed in collaboration with firefighters, enables rapid extinguishing by filling the battery with water.

The Fireman Access allows battery fires to be extinguished in less than 10 minutes, compared to an average of 4 hours for other manufacturers. This saves approximately 42,000 liters of water per intervention and, most importantly, crucial time for emergency responders.

If you work in the automotive or industrial sector, contact us or click on “Get Your License”* to use our Fireman Access innovation.

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Renault is working on opening and offering access to other electric safety innovations. More coming soon.

access the safety section on the Renault Group website

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¹in the context of its assessment of third parties, Renault Group will conduct a verification of the integrity of entities seeking to benefit from the license and reserves the right to refuse it

Renault presents

safety car

52% of fatal speeding accidents involve people under 35¹

Renault is committed to reducing the speed of apprentice drivers² on the road, to contribute to saving lives and making the road a safer place for everyone.

#driveslow on the road, drive fast on the track

¹on toll motorways. source: ASFA, for the period 2019-2023

²52% of fatal speeding accidents involve people under 35

safety car = voiture de sécurité (this offer is currently only available in France)
drive slow on the road, drive fast on the track = roulez prudemment sur la route, la vitesse c’est sur circuit

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