2012 RENAULT ESPACE ABS

seat belts ............................................................... (current page)
speed limiter .......................................................... (current page)
cruise control ......................................................... (current page)
ABS ....................................................................... (current page)
air bag .................................................................... (current page)
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Tableau de bord : témoins lumineux (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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WarnInG LIGHTs (3/4)
çdriver or front passenger
seat belt reminder warning
light
When the driver’s seat belt is not fas -
tened, the light stays on then, when the
vehicle reaches a speed of approxi -
mately 12 mph (20 km/h), it flashes
and a beep sounds for approximately
120 seconds. Then the warning light
returns to being continuously lit.
note: an object placed on the passen-
ger seat base can activate the warning
light.
ÉPreheating warning light
(diesel version)
With the ignition on, this light should
come on; it indicates that the heater
plugs are switched on. It goes out when
preheating is complete and the engine
can be started.
åair bag warning light
This comes on when the igni -
tion 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.
ÄToxic fume filter system
Warning Light
For vehicles equipped with this option,
the light comes on when the ignition is
switched on then goes out.
– If it lights up continuously, consult an
approved Dealer as soon as possi -
ble;
– If it flashes, reduce the engine speed
until the light stops flashing.
Contact your approved Dealer as
soon as possible.
R e f e r t o t h e i n f o r m a t i o n o n
“Antipollution, fuel economy and driv -
ing” in Section 2.
úWarning light
This lights up when the ignition
is switched on and goes out as soon as
the engine is started. It can light up in
conjunction with other indicator lights
and/or messages on the instrument
panel.
It means you should drive very care-
fully to an approved dealer as soon as
possible. If you fail to follow this recom-
mendation, you risk damaging your ve-
hicle.
ãPassenger air bag Off
This warning light comes on
for several seconds after the engine
is started when the front passenger air
bags are deactivated (depending on
the vehicle). The presence and operation of the warning lights dePend On THe eQUIPMenT and cOUnTrY.

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WarnInG LIGHTs (4/4)
The presence and operation of the warning lights dePend On THe eQUIPMenT and cOUnTrY.
MLow fuel level warning light
This comes on when the igni -
tion is switched on and goes out after a
few seconds. If it comes on when driv-
ing accompanied by a beep, fill up with
fuel as soon as possible.
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Tyre Pressure Monitor indi -
cator light
Refer to the information on the
“Tyre pressure monitor” in Section 2.
înot used
2
door status warning light
Ìs peed limiter and cruise
control warning light
See the information on the “Speed lim-
iter” and “Cruise control” in Section 2.
xa nti-lock braking warning
light (aBs)
This lights up when the ignition is
switched on and then goes out. If it
lights up when you are driving, it in -
dicates a fault in the anti-lock braking
system.
Braking will then be as normal, without
the ABS.
Contact an approved Dealer as soon as
possible.

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81 - Renault)
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TrIP cOMPUTer: operating fault messages (1/2)
These appear with the ú warning light and mean that you should drive very carefully to an approved dealer as soon
as possible. If you fail to follow this recommendation, you risk damagin\
g your vehicle.
They disappear when the display selection key is pressed or after several seconds and are stored in the computer log. The
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warning light stays on. Examples of operating fault messages are given i\
n the following pages.
Messages Interpretation of messages
« esP Off » Deactivation of the A.S.R. traction control system (see information on the “A.S.R. traction
control system” in Section 2).
« TYre sensOr aBsenT »Sensor fault on the wheel not shown on the instrument panel: this is the case, for example,
when the emergency spare wheel is fitted on the vehicle (see the information on “Tyre pres-
sure monitor” in Section 2).
« cHecK TYre PressUres »Insufficient tyre pressure for the wheel shown on the multifunction display or on the instru-
ment panel; correct the tyre pressure as soon as possible.
« cHeck fUeL fILTer » Indicates that there is water present in the diesel fuel. Contact your approved Dealer as soon
as possible.

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Sommaire 2 (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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Section 2: Driving
(Advice on use relating to fuel economy and the environment)
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2
Starting/stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3
Special features of petrol versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6
Special features of diesel versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.7
Electronic parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.8
Gear lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.11
Power-assisted steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.11
Advice on emission control/fuel economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.12
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
Tyre pressure monitoring system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.16
Electronic Stability Programme: ESP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
Traction control: ASR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.21
Anti-lock braking system: ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.23
Emergency brake assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Speed limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.26
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.29
Parking distance control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.33
Using the automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.37

ABS ...................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
anti-lock braking system: ABS ..............(up to the end of the DU)
driving ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Anti-lock braking system: ABS
ANTI-LOcK BRAKING SYSTEM: ABS
Under heavy braking, the essential re-
quirements are to limit the stopping
distance and keep your vehicle under
control. However, there is a risk that
roadholding and directional control
may be lost and the wheels may lock
under braking, depending on the nature
of the ground, weather conditions and
your reactions. The Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) has been designed to
combat this danger.
The safety enhancement is that the
brake control system prevents the
wheels from locking, even if the brakes
are applied too sharply, and allows the
vehicle to be steered and thus its direc-
tion to be controlled. Under these cir -
cumstances it is quite possible for the
driver to steer the vehicle and to avoid
an obstacle whilst at the same time ap-
plying the brake. This system also allows you to optimise
stopping distances when the grip of one
or more wheels may be lost (wet roads,
slippery or varying road surfaces).
Although this system allows you to ben-
efit from optimum stopping distances,
even with the ABS you must still take
account of the actual condition of the
road surface. It is still essential to follow
the rules of good driving practice (such
as driving at a safe distance from the
vehicle in front).
The fact that the ve-
hicle’s safety has been increased
should not encourage you to take
risks.You will feel pulsing through the brake
pedal each time the system is activated.
These tangible signs will warn you that
the adhesion between the tyres and the
ground has reached its limit and enable
you to adapt your driving style to suit
the road conditions.

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ANTI-LOcK BRAKING SYSTEM: ABS (continued)
One of two situations may arise if there
is a fault in the ABS system:
1 – Orange warning light
x is lit
on the instrument panel.
Braking is still performed, but without
the ABS system. Contact an approved
Dealer as soon as possible.
2 – Orange warning light
x and red brake cir -
c u i t i n c i d e n t w a r n i n g
light
D are lit on the instru -
ment panel.
This indicates that both the brak -
ing system and the ABS system
are faulty. Your braking systems are
only partially operational. However,
it is dangerous to brake suddenly
and it is essential to stop immedi -
ately, as soon as traffic conditions
allow. Contact an approved Dealer.
Also, on equipped vehicles, the mes -
sage “Check ABS” appears on the dis-
play A.
The braking modulation provided by
the ABS is independent of the effort
applied to the brake pedal. In an
emergency, apply firm and contin-
uous pressure to the brake pedal
There is no need to pump it repeat-
edly.
A

emergency brake assist......................................... (current page)
emergency braking ............................... (up to the end of the DU)
driving ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Assistance au freinage d’urgence
EMERGENcY BRAKE ASSIST
This system is complementary to the
ABS and helps reduce vehicle stopping
distances.
Operating principle
The system allows an emergency brak-
ing situation to be detected via a sensor
that measures the speed with which the
brake pedal is depressed. In this case,
the braking assistance instantly pro -
vides its maximum power.
ABS braking is maintained as long as
the brake pedal is applied.
Hazard warning lights
activation
These may light up in the event of rapid
deceleration.
In this case, the hazard warning lights
may be switched off by pressing the
hazard warning lights switch twice.
This function is an addi -
tional aid in the event of
critical driving conditions,
enabling the vehicle behav -
iour to be adapted to suit the driving
conditions.
However, the function does not take
the place of the driver. It does not
increase the vehicle’s limits and
should not encourage you to
drive more quickly.
Therefore, it can under no circum -
stances replace the vigilance or re-
sponsibility of the driver when ma -
noeuvring the vehicle (the driver
must always be ready for sudden in-
cidents which may occur when driv-
ing).

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Aérateurs (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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AIR VENTS: air outlets (2/3)
Dashboard air vents
Air flow
Move the control knob 1 (beyond the
point of resistance).
Up: maximum air flow.
Down: closed. Direction
Right/left: move tabs 2.
Up/down: lower or raise tabs
2.
1
2
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2
To remove bad odours from your ve -
hicles, only use the systems designed
for this purpose. Consult an approved
Dealer.
Do not add anything to the
vehicle’s ventilation circuit
(for example, to remove
bad odours).
There is a risk of damage or of
fire.