2012 RENAULT ESPACE brake

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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ENG_UD1792_1
Assistance au freinage d’urgence (X81 - Renault)
ENG_NU_932-3_X81ph3_Renault_2
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).

cruise control-speed limiter...................(up to the end of the DU)
cruise control ........................................ (up to the end of the DU)
driving ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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ENG_UD1794_1
Régulateur-Limiteur de vitesse : fonction régulateur (X81 - Renau\
lt)
ENG_NU_932-3_X81ph3_Renault_2
Régulateur de vitesse
cRUISE cONTROL - SPEED LIMITER: cruise control function
The cruise control function helps you to
maintain your driving speed at a speed
that you choose, called the cruising
speed.
This cruising speed may be set at any
speed above 18 mph (30 km/h).controls1 Main “On/Off” switch.
2 Cruising speed storage and activa -
tion. Cruising speed increase.
3 Recalling the cruising speed.
4 Switching the function off (with
stored cruising speed).
5 Cruising speed storage and activa -
tion. Decrease cruising speed.
The cruise control function
is in no way linked to the
braking system.
This function is an addi -
tional driving aid. However,
the function does not take
the place of the driver.
Therefore, it can under no circum -
stances replace the driver’s respon -
sibility to respect speed limits and to
be vigilant (the driver must always
be ready to brake). Cruise control
must not be used in heavy traffic, on
winding or slippery roads (black ice,
aquaplaning, gravel) and during bad
weather (fog, rain, side winds etc.).
There is a risk of accidents.1
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5
3
4

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ENG_UD1794_1
Régulateur-Limiteur de vitesse : fonction régulateur (X81 - Renau\
lt)
ENG_NU_932-3_X81ph3_Renault_2
cRUISE cONTROL - SPEED LIMITER: cruise control function (continued)
Putting the function on
standby
The function is interrupted when you:
– depress the brake pedal,
– depress the clutch pedal or shift into
neutral if the vehicle has an auto -
matic gearbox,
– press button 4.
In all three cases, the cruising speed is
memorised.
Recalling the cruising speed
If a speed has been memorised, it is
possible to recall it by pressing button 3,
on condition that you are driving faster
than 18 mph (30 km/h) and that you
are sure that the driving conditions are
suitable (traffic, road surface condition,
weather conditions, etc.).
Switching off the function
Press on/off switch 1 : in this case, the
speed is no longer stored.
The instrument panel indicator light
goes out, confirming that the function is
stopped.
Pressing button 2 or 5 reactivates
the cruise control function without
taking into account the memorised
speed: it is the speed at which the
vehicle is moving that is taken into
account.Putting the cruise control
on standby or switching it
off does not cause a rapid
reduction in speed: you
must brake by depressing the brake
pedal.
2
5
3
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ENG_UD20377_1
Aide au parking (X81 - J81 - Renault)
ENG_NU_932-3_X81ph3_Renault_2
PARKING DISTANcE cONTROL (continued)
Manual activation/
deactivation of the front and
rear parking distance control
You can deactivate the system perma-
nently by pressing switch 1 and hold -
ing it down for approximately three sec-
onds
The warning light in the switch stays
on and the message “parking dis -
tance control deactivated” appears on
the instrument panel for approximately
10 seconds. In this case you can reactivate the
system by pressing and holding
switch 1 for longer than three seconds:
the warning light on the switch goes
out and the message “parking distance
control activated” will be displayed on
the instrument panel for approximately
10 seconds.
Automatic activation/
deactivation of the system
The system is activated when the vehi-
cle is being driven at a speed below ap-
proximately 7 mph (12 km/h).
The system deactivates:
–
when the parking brake is applied;
– when the vehicle speed is above
7 mph (12 km/h);
– when the vehicle is stationary for
more than approximately five sec -
onds (such as when in a traffic jam
or waiting at red lights, etc.);
– when the vehicle is in neutral or
when the gear lever has been shifted
to N or P for automatic gearboxes;
– if a caravan or trailer is fitted with a
detection system.
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automatic gearbox (use) ....................... (up to the end of the DU)
driving ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
automatic gearbox selector lever ..........(up to the end of the DU)
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ENG_UD24090_2
Boîte automatique (X81 - J81 - Renault)
ENG_NU_932-3_X81ph3_Renault_2
Using the automatic gearbox
AUTOMATIc GEARBOX
Selector lever 1
Information display strip A indicates the
position of the lever 1.
P: park
R: reverse
N: neutral
D: automatic mode
3: display of gear engaged in manual
mode

c warning light indicating that the
brake pedal should be depressed
so that the lever can be moved out
of position P
2
1A
3
Operation
With the selector lever 1 in position P or
N, turn the ignition.
To move out of position P, you must de-
press the brake pedal before pressing
unlocking button 2.
With the foot on the brake pedal (warn-
ing light
c on the display 3 goes out),
move the lever out of position P.
Only engage D or R when the vehi -
cle is stopped, with your foot on the
brake and the accelerator pedal re -
leased.

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ENG_UD24090_2
Boîte automatique (X81 - J81 - Renault)
ENG_NU_932-3_X81ph3_Renault_2
AUTOMATIc GEARBOX (continued)
Special circumstances
– If the bends and road surface 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 gear-
box from changing gear repeatedly
when climbing, and permit engine
braking on long descents.
– In cold weather, start the engine
and wait a few seconds before
moving the selector lever from posi-
tion P or N and engaging it in D or R
to prevent the engine stalling.
– v ehicles 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 wheel -
spin when starting.
Parking the vehicle
When the vehicle is stopped, move the
lever to position P while keeping your
foot on the brake pedal: the gearbox is
in neutral and the drive wheels are me-
chanically locked by the driveshaft.
check that the parking brake is prop-
erly applied (refer to the information on
the “Parking brake” in Section 2).

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ENG_UD24090_2
Boîte automatique (X81 - J81 - Renault)
ENG_NU_932-3_X81ph3_Renault_2
AUTOMATIc GEARBOX (continued)
When setting off, if the lever is locked
in position P even though you are de -
pressing the brake pedal and pressing
unlocking button 2, the lever can be re-
leased manually.
To do this, unclip the upper section of
the gaiter 3.Push unlocking button 2 and button 4
under the gaiter at the same time to
move the lever from position P.
4
2
3
Operating faults
– When driving , if the message
“ Check auto gearbox ” appears on
the instrument panel, this indicates
there is a fault.
Contact your approved Dealer as
soon as possible.
– When driving, if the message “Auto
gearbox overheating” appears on the
instrument panel, stop the vehicle to
allow the gearbox to cool down.
Contact your approved Dealer as
soon as possible.
– If a vehicle with an automatic
gearbox breaks down, refer to the
information on “Towing” in Section 5.

luggage compartment cover ................. (up to the end of the DU)
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ENG_UD20400_1
Cache-bagages (X81 - J81 - Renault)
ENG_NU_932-3_X81ph3_Renault_3
Luggage cover
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT COVER
Depending on the vehicle, this is either
luggage compartment cover A , or
parcel shelf B with a luggage compart-
ment cover which consists of soft sec-
tion C plus a roller.
To roll up luggage compartment
cover A
Pull handle 1 to detach pins 2 from their
mounting point.
Guide the luggage cover onto the roller. Parcel shelf B can be fitted on its own
(for example when the third row seats
are in use).
Do not place any objects,
especially heavy or hard
objects, on the parcel shelf.
These may pose a risk to
the vehicle occupants if the driver
has to brake suddenly or if the vehi-
cle is involved in an accident.
A
12
C
BB