ABS ...................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
anti-lock braking system: ABS ..............(up to the end of the DU)
ESP: Electronic Stability Program ........ (up to the end of the DU)
ASR (traction control) ........................... (up to the end of the DU)
traction control: ASR .............................(up to the end of the DU)
Electronic Stability Program: ESP ........ (up to the end of the DU)
emergency brake assist ........................(up to the end of the DU)
emergency braking ............................... (up to the end of the DU)
traction control: ASR .............................................. (current page)
driving ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
2.12
ENG_UD25058_2
Dispositifs de correction de conduite (X44 - Renault)
ENG_NU_952-4_X44_Renault_2
Jaune NoirNoir texte
Driving correction devices
DRIvING coRRectIoN DevIce
Depending on the vehicle, this is com-
posed of:
– ABS (anti-lock braking system);
– electronic stability program (eSP)
with understeer control and trac -
tion control (ASR);
– emergency brake assist.
In an emergency, apply firm and
continuous pressure to the brake
pedal. There is no need to pump
it repeatedly. The ABS will modu -
late the force applied in the braking
system.
These functions are an ad-
ditional aid in the event of
critical driving conditions,
enabling the vehicle behav -
iour to be adapted to suit the driving
conditions.
However, the functions do not take
the place of the driver. they do
not increase the vehicle’s limits
and should not encourage you
to drive more quickly. Therefore,
they can under no circumstances
replace the vigilance or responsibil -
ity of the driver when manoeuvring
the vehicle (the driver must always
be ready for sudden incidents which
may occur when driving).
Yo u r b r a k i n g s y s t e m s
are partially operational.
However, it is dangerous
to brake suddenly and
it is essential to stop immediately,
as soon as traffic conditions allow.
Contact an approved dealer.
operating faults:
– If indicator lights
x and © light up on the instrument panel,
braking is still operational but
without ABS;
– If indicator lights
x, û,
© and D are displayed on
the instrument panel when driving,
this indicates there is a fault with
the braking system and ABS.
In both cases, consult an approved
Dealer.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking
System)
Under heavy braking, the ABS prevents
the wheels from locking, allowing the
stopping distance to be managed and
keeping control of the vehicle.
Under these circumstances, the vehi -
cle can be steered to avoid an obstacle
whilst braking. In addition, this system
can increase stopping distances, par -
ticularly on roads with low surface grip
(wet ground, etc.).
You will feel a pulsation through the
brake pedal each time the system is
activated. The ABS does not in any way
improve the vehicle’s physical perform-
ance relating to the road surface and
roadholding. It is still essential to follow
the rules of good driving practice (such
as driving at a safe distance from the
vehicle in front).
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ENG_UD25058_2
Dispositifs de correction de conduite (X44 - Renault)
ENG_NU_952-4_X44_Renault_2
DRIvING coRRectIoN DevIce (continued)
electronic stability program
(eSP) with understeer control
and traction control (ASR)
Warning light on the instrument
panel flashes when the function starts
operating. electronic Stability Program (eSP)
This system helps you to keep control
of the vehicle in critical driving condi
-
tions (avoiding an obstacle, loss of grip
on a bend, etc.).
operating principle
A sensor in the steering wheel detects
the direction selected by the driver.
Other sensors throughout the vehicle
measure the actual direction.
The system compares the direction se-
lected by the driver and the actual di -
rection of the vehicle and corrects this
as necessary by applying the brakes
selectively and/or acting on the engine
power.
Understeer control
This system optimises the action of the
ESP in the case of pronounced unders-
teering (loss of front axle road holding). t
raction control (ASR)
This system helps to limit wheelspin of
the drive wheels and to control the ve-
hicle when pulling away accelerating or
decelerating.
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 slip, the system brakes au -
tomatically until the drive supplied be -
comes compatible with the level of grip
under the wheel again.
The system also adjusts the engine
speed to the grip available under the
wheels, independently of the pressure
exerted on the accelerator pedal.
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ENG_UD25058_2
Dispositifs de correction de conduite (X44 - Renault)
ENG_NU_952-4_X44_Renault_2
emergency brake assist
This is an additional system to ABS
which helps reduce vehicle stopping
distances.
operating principle
The system detects an emergency
braking situation. In this case, the brak-
ing assistance immediately develops
maximum power and may trigger ABS
regulation.
ABS braking is maintained as long as
the brake pedal is not released.
hazard warning lights switching on
Depending on the vehicle, these may
light up in the event of sudden decel -
eration.
DRIvING coRRectIoN DevIce (continued)
Special note on vehicles with a
Quickshift gearbox
When driving on some roads with low
surface grip (grass, snow, mud, etc.),
the system may reduce the engine
output to limit wheelspin. If this is not
required, it is recommended to switch
to manual mode on the Quickshift gear-
box (using the gear lever).
operating faults
When the system detects an operat -
ing fault the warning lights
and
© appear on the instrument panel.
In this situation, ESP and ASR are de-
activated.
Consult an approved dealer.
speed limiter ......................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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)
2.15
ENG_UD24753_4
régulateur limiteur fonction limiteur (X44 - Renault)
ENG_NU_952-4_X44_Renault_2
Cruise control, Speed limiter: speed limiter
cRUISe coNtRol - SPeeD lIMIteR: limiter function (1/3)
The speed limiter function helps you
stay within the driving speed limit that
you choose, known as the limit speed.controls
1 Main “On/Off” switch.
2 Limit speed activation, storage and
increase switch (+).
3 Limit speed activation, storage and
decrease switch (-).
4 Switch the function to standby, with
limit speed stored (O).
5 Stored limit speed activation, stor -
age and recall (R).
Switching on
Press switch 1 on the side showing .
Warning light 6 comes on and dashes
appear on the instrument panel to in -
dicate that the speed limiter function
is operating and waiting to store a limit
speed.
To store the current speed, press
switch 2 (+) or 3 (-): the limit speed
will replace the dashes. The minimum
stored speed is 20 mph (30 km/h).
The stored speed information appears
on instrument panel display .
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ENG_UD24753_4
régulateur limiteur fonction limiteur (X44 - Renault)
ENG_NU_952-4_X44_Renault_2
cRUISe coNtRol - SPeeD lIMIteR: limiter function (3/3)
Putting the function on
standby
The speed limiter function is suspended
when you press switch 4 (O).
In this case, the programmed limit
speed is memorised and the speed dis-
played on the instrument panel appears
in brackets to confirm the function is on
standby.
Recalling the limit speed
If a speed has been stored, it can be re-
called by pressing switch 5 (R).
When the speed limiter is sus -
pended, pressing switch 2 (+) or
3 (-) reactivates the function with -
out taking into account the stored
speed: it is the speed at which the
vehicle is moving that is taken into
account.
Switching off the function
The speed limiter function is deacti -
vated if you press switch 1: in this case
a speed is no longer stored. The
in-
strument panel indicator light goes out,
confirming that the function is deacti -
vated.
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2.19
ENG_UD24754_4
Régulateur-limiteur de vitesses : fonction régulateur (X44 - Renault)
ENG_NU_952-4_X44_Renault_2
cRUISe coNtRol - SPeeD lIMIteR: cruise control function (2/4)
Switching on
Press switch 1 on the side showing .
Warning light 6 comes on and dashes
appear on the instrument panel to indi -
cate that the cruise control function is
operating and waiting to store a cruis -
ing speed.
Activating cruise control
At a steady speed (above 20 mph
30 km/h) press switch 2 (+) or 3 (-): the
function is activated, the current speed
is stored and replaces the dashes on
the instrument panel.
Cruise control activation is confirmed
when the box around indicator light 6 is
illuminated.
Driving
Once a cruising speed is stored and
the cruise control function is active,
you may lift your foot off the accelera -
tor pedal.
Important: you are never -
theless advised to keep
your feet close to the pedals
in order to react if neces -
sary.
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2.21
ENG_UD24754_4
Régulateur-limiteur de vitesses : fonction régulateur (X44 - Renault)
ENG_NU_952-4_X44_Renault_2
cRUISe coNtRol - SPeeD lIMIteR: cruise control function (4/4)
Putting the function on
standby
The cruise control function is sus -
pended when you press:
– press switch 4 (O);
– the brake pedal;
– depress the clutch pedal or shift into
neutral if the vehicle has a Quickshift
gearbox.
In all three cases, the cruising speed
is stored. The speed appears between
brackets on the display and the box
around the indicator light goes out to
confirm the function is on standby. Returning to the cruising speed
If a speed is stored, it can be recalled,
once you are sure that the road condi
-
tions are suitable (traffic, road surface,
weather conditions, etc.). With the ve -
hicle speed above 20 mph (30 km/h),
press switch 5 (R).
When recalling the stored speed, acti -
vation of the cruise control is confirmed
by the illumination of the strip around
the indicator light.
Note: if the speed previously stored is
much higher than the current speed,
the vehicle will accelerate more rapidly
to reach this threshold.
When the cruise control is sus -
pended, pressing switch 2 (+) or
3 (-) reactivates the cruise control
function without taking into account
the stored speed: it is the speed at
which the vehicle is moving that is
taken into account.
Switching off the function
The cruise control function is deacti -
vated if you press switch 1: in this case
a speed is no longer stored. The in -
strument panel indicator light goes out,
confirming that the function is stopped.
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.
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Quickshift gearbox ................................ (up to the end of the DU)
2.22
ENG_UD24716_6
Boîte de vitesses Quickshift (X44 - Renault)
ENG_NU_952-4_X44_Renault_2
Jaune NoirNoir texte
Quickshift gearbox
QUIcKShIFt GeARBoX (1/5)
Gear shift pattern
A/M to change mode (automatic/
manual)
+ to change up a gear
– to change down
N neutral
R reverse
For safety reasons, do not
switch off the ignition before
the vehicle has come to a
complete standstill.
Display
2 automatic mode
3 selected gear display
4 brake pedal depressed indicator
light
2
3
4
Selector lever 1
– This allows you to engage first gear,
to select reverse and neutral and to
change gear in manual mode.
– It also allows you to switch between
manual and automatic modes at any
time, with the engine switched on
and a forwards gear engaged, by
moving the lever to the left.
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