2005 RENAULT MEGANE traction control

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TRACTION CONTROL: ASR
Operating principle
Using the wheel sensors, the system
measures and compares the speed of
the drive wheels at all times and
slows down their over-rotation.
If a wheel is starting to spin, the
system brakes automatically until
the drive supplied becomes
compatible with the level of grip.The system also adjusts the engine
speed to the grip available under the
wheels, independently of the
pressure exerted on the accelerator
pedal.
When the function begins to
operate, warning light
Aflashes to
warn you.
This system helps to limit skidding
on drive wheels and to control the
vehicle when pulling away or
accelerating.
This function is an
additional aid in case of
critical driving conditions
to enable the vehicle
behaviour to be adapted to suit
the driving conditions.
However, the function does not
take the place of the driver. I t
does not increase the vehicle’s
limits and should not encourage
you to drive more quickly.
Therefore, it can under no
circumstances replace the
vigilance or responsibility of the
driver when manoeuvring the
vehicle (the driver must always
be ready for sudden incidents
which may occur when driving).
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TRACTION CONTROL: ASR (continued)Operating faults
If the system detects an operating
fault, the message Check traction
control or ESP/ASR not functioning
is displayed on the instrument panel
display along with the
warning light and warning light A.
Contact your RENAULT Dealer.
If the warning light comes on
accompanied by the “ASR
deselected” message when the engine
is started, slowly turn the steering
wheel from lock to lock to reinitialise
the system.
Disabling the function also disables
the ESP function.
Correct this as soon as possible by
pressing switch 1again.
The function is reactivated
automatically when the ignition is
switched on or when a speed of
approximately 30 mph (50 km/h) is
exceeded.
It is impossible to deselect this
function when travelling above a
threshold of approximately 30 mph
(50 km/h).
Disabling the function
In some situations (driving on very
wet ground: snow, mud, etc. or
driving with snow chains fitted), the
system may reduce the engine
output to limit wheelspin. If this is
not required, it is possible to
deactivate the function by pressing
switch 1.
The “ESP/ASR deactivated” message
is displayed on the instrument panel
along with warning light Ato inform
you.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (continued)Parking the vehicle
When the vehicle is stationary,
keeping your foot on the brake
pedal, move the lever to position P
(park): the gearbox is in neutral and
the drive wheels are mechanically
locked by the transmission.
Engage the handbrake.
Special circumstances
- If the bends and hills on the road
do not allow you to stay in
automatic mode (e.g.: in the
mountains), we recommend that
you change to manual mode.
This will prevent the automatic
transmission from changing gears
repeatedly when climbing, and
permit engine braking on long
descents.
- To prevent the engine stalling in
cold weather, start the engine and
wait a few seconds before shifting
the selector lever from position P
or Nand engaging it in Dor R.
- Vehicles not fitted with traction
control: on a slippery surface or
surface with a low level of
adhesion, change to manual mode
and select second gear (or even
third) before starting the engine to
avoid wheelspin when starting.
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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
RReplacement parts ............................................................... 6.19
Replacing a bulb ...................................................... 5.09 ➟ 5.17
Reservoir: fuel (capacity) ..................................................... 1.89
Reverse gear (selecting) ....................................................... 2.09
Roof racks ........................................................................\
..... 3.35
Running in ........................................................................\
... 2.02
S Seat belts .................................................................. 1.21 ➟ 1.24
Side indicator lights ............................................................ 5.14
Signals and lights .................................................... 1.82 ➟ 1.84
Speakers (location) .............................................................. 5.24
Special feature of diesel vehicles ........................................ 2.07
Special feature of diesel vehicles with particle filter ............................................................ 2.08
Special feature of petrol vehicles ........................................ 2.06
Speed limiter ........................................................... 2.25 ➟ 2.27
Starting the engine .................................................... 2.03 - 2.05
Steering wheel (adjusting) ................................................... 1.43
Storage compartments ................................... 3.25 ➟ 3.28 - 3.33
Sun visor ........................................................................\
...... 3.21
Sunroof ...................................................................... 3.22 - 3.23
Switching off the engine ..................................................... 2.05
T Tanks and reservoirs:
brake fluid ........................................................................\
4.09
coolant ................................................................\
.............. 4.08
windscreen washer .......................................................... 4.10
Technical specifications .......................................... 6.02 ➟ 6.17
Temperature control ................................................ 3.04 ➟ 3.16 T
Time ....................................................................\
................. 1.78
Tool kit ........................................................................\
......... 5.03
Towing (breakdown) .................................................. 5.28 - 5.29
Towing (towing a caravan) .................................................. 5.30
Towing hitches .......................................................... 5.28 - 5.29
Towing weights .......................................................... 6.06 - 6.15
Traction control: ASR. ............................................... 2.20 - 2.21
Transporting objects
in the luggage compartment ............................................ 3.34
Trip computer .......................................................... 1.66 ➟ 1.77
Tyre Pressure Monitor ............................................. 2.15 ➟ 2.18
Tyre pressures .......................... 0.04 ➟ 0.07 - 2.15 ➟ 2.18 - 5.07
Tyres .............................. 0.04 - 0.07 - 2.15 ➟ 2.18 - 5.06 ➟ 5.08
V Vanity mirrors ...................................................................... 3.21
Variable Power Assisted Steering ....................................... 2.09
Vehicle identification .............................................. 6.02 ➟ 6.04
Ventilation .............................................................\
... 3.02 ➟ 3.16
W Warning lights .......................................................... 1.48 ➟ 1.77
Washing ..................................................................... 4.12 - 4.13
Weights ...................................................................... 6.06 - 6.17
Wheelbrace .............................................................\
............. 5.03
Wheels (safety) ......................................................... 5.06 ➟ 5.08
Windscreen ..............................................................\
............ 3.20
Windscreen washers ...................................... 1.86 ➟ 1.88 - 4.10
Wiper blades ........................................................................\
5.26
Wipers ..................................................................\
.... 1.86 ➟ 1.88
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