2015 RENAULT KADJAR Owners Manual

2.41
TRANSMISSION: 4-wheel drive (4WD) (3/4)
Electronic stability program and
traction control when driving off-
road
When driving on soft ground (sand,
mud, deep snow), we recommend that
you deactivate the ESC function by
pressing the “ESC” switch.
In this case, only individual wheel brak-
ing remains active. This function ap-
plies the brake to any wheel that is slip-
ping, allowing the engine torque to be
transferred to the wheels with the most
grip. This is particularly useful when
crossing a bridge.
All the ESC functions will be reactivated
when the vehicle speed reaches ap-
proximately 30 mph (50 km/h) (36 mph
(60 km/h) in 4WD Lock mode), when
the engine is restarted or when the
“ESC” switch is pressed again.Operating faults
If the system detects an operating
fault, it automatically switches to “2WD”
mode, and the
‘ and © warn-
ing lights come on.
Drive as soon as possible at a moder-
ate speed to an approved dealer.
For certain operating faults, the system
may not be able to switch to “2WD" or
"4WD Lock" mode. "AUTO" mode re-
mains active.
Contact an approved dealer as soon as
possible.
After stopping the engine, the system
may take up to five minutes to cool
down.
If the system detects excessive wheel-
spin on the front wheels, it adapts the
engine to run in a way that reduces
wheelspin.
Anti-lock braking in
LOCK mode
When “4WD Lock" mode is active, the
ABS switches to off-road mode. In this
case, the wheels may lock intermit-
tently to achieve better grip, thus reduc-
ing braking distances on soft ground.
When this mode is active:
– the vehicle’s manoeuvrability is lim- ited during braking. This operating
mode is therefore not recommended
in very low-grip conditions (eg. ice).
– there may be some noise. This is normal, and does not indicate an op-
erating fault.

2.42
TRANSMISSION: 4-wheel drive (4WD) (4/4)
All-wheel drive system
– Irrespective of the mode selected, do not start the engine if one or mor\
e wheels are not in contact with the ground
(eg. when the vehicle is on a jack or roller bench).
– Do not turn the mode selector when cornering, reversing or if the wheels\
are spinning excessively. Only select the
“2WD”, “AUTO” or “4WD Lock” mode when the vehicle is being driven in a str\
aight line.
– Only use tyres which meet the required specifications.
– “4WD Lock” mode is exclusively reserved for driving off-road. The use of this mode in any other conditions may adversely
affect the vehicle’s manoeuvrability and damage its mechanical components.
– Always ensure tyres with identical specifications are fitted to all four\
wheels (brand, size, structure, wear etc.). Fitting tyres
of different sizes to the front and rear wheels and/or left and right wheels m\
ay have serious consequences for the tyres,
gearbox, transfer gearbox and the rear differential pinions.

2.43
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (1/3)
This function is a driving aid in the event of the accidental crossing o\
f
a continuous or broken line in the road. However, the function is not in-
tended to replace the driver. The function can be disrupted under certain
conditions, including:
– poor visibility (rain, snow, fog, dirty windscreen, glare of the sun, partially ob- scured road lines, etc.);
– roads with tight bends;
– closely following a vehicle in the same lane;
– worn road markings, difficult to distinguish or spaced very widely apart;
– narrow roads;
– ...
In this case, the line visibility indicators remain uncoloured on the in\
strument
panel to indicate that the function will not operate (lines not detecte\
d).
Under no circumstances should this function replace the driver’s care or respon-
sibility whilst performing manoeuvres.
This system notifies the driver when
they accidentally cross a continuous or
broken line.
This function uses a camera attached
to the windscreen, behind the rear-view
mirror.

2.44
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (2/3)
The function is set to notify the
driver if:
– the vehicle speed is greater than ap-proximately 45 mph (70 km/h);
and
– lines are detected and the visibility indicators 4 are green.
The function triggers an alert if a line
is crossed without the direction indica-
tors being activated. The function alerts
the driver through a beep and the indi-
cator the line crossed switches to red
on the instrument panel.Activation/deactivation
Vehicles fitted with a navigation
system
From the multifunction screen 2: select
“Vehicle”, “Driving assistance”, “Lane
departure warning” then choose “ON”
or “OFF”.
Vehicles not fitted with a navigation
system
Press the switch 3.
Operation
With the function activated, the grey
visibility indicators 4 for the left and
right lines are displayed on the instru-
ment panel.
You can access menu “Driving as-
sistance” directly from button 1
.
2
3
4
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Adjustment
Vehicles fitted with a navigation
system
From the multifunction screen 2, select
“Vehicle”, “Driving assistance”, “Lane
departure warning settings”.
– Volume: adjust the alert volume to one of five levels;
– sensitivity: adjust the sensitivity level for line detection. To do this select:
– “Low” line detected upon cross-
ing;
– “Average” line detected on ap-
proach;
– “high” line detected nearby.
Vehicles not fitted with a navigation
system
– With the vehicle at a standstill, press and hold the switch 5 OK to access
the settings menu;
– repeatedly press the control 6 up or
down until you reach the “Driving as-
sistance” menu. Press the switch 5
OK;
– repeatedly press control 6 up or
down until you reach the “Lane de-
parture warning settings” menu, then
press the switch 5 OK.
– Volume: adjust the alert volume to one of three levels;
– sensitivity: adjust the sensitivity level for line detection. To do this select:
– “Low” line detected upon cross-
ing;
– “Average” line detected on ap-
proach;
– “high” line detected nearby.
Operating faults
In the event of a malfunction, a mes-
sage “Lane departure warning check” is
displayed on the instrument panel, and
the visibility indicators for the left and
right lines disappear from the instru-
ment panel.
Consult an approved dealer.
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (3/3)
Conditions for non-activation
of alerts
– Direction indicators activated for less than around 2 seconds prior to de-
parting from the lane;
– very fast lane departure;
– driving continuously on a line;
– on bends, the function allows for slightly cutting the bend;
– hazard warning lights activated;
– ...

2.46
BLIND SPOT WARNING (1/4)
This system alerts the driver to other
vehicles in the detection zone A.
The system is activated when the vehi-
cle’s speed is between approximately
30 km/h (19 mph) and 140 km/h
(87 mph).
This function uses sensors 1 installed
in the front and rear bumper of both
sides.
1
A
Special featureMake sure that the sensors are not ob-
scured (by dirt, mud, snow, etc.).
If a sensor is obscured, the message
“Blind spotclean sensor” will appear on
the instrument panel. Clean the sen-
sors.
AThis function is an addi-
tional aid which indicates
other vehicles in the blind
spot area.
It can never in any case be a subs-
titute for care nor for the driver’s
responsibility while in charge of his
vehicle.
The driver should always look out
for sudden hazards during driving:
make sure while manoeuvring that
there are no moving or movable ob-
jects (such as a child, an animal, a
pushchair or a bicycle) or small or
narrow obstacles (such as a boulder
or a post) in the blind spot area.

2.47
Activation/deactivation
Vehicles fitted with a navigation
system
On the multifunction screen 3, select
the “Vehicle” menu, “Driving assist-
ance”, and “Driving assistance”, and
then choose “ON” or “OFF”.
You can access menu “Driving as-
sistance” directly from button 2
.
Vehicles not fitted with a navigation
system
– With the vehicle at a standstill, press
and hold the switch 4 OK to access
the settings menu;
– repeatedly press the control 5 up or
down until you reach the “Driving as-
sistance” menu. Press the switch 4
OK;
BLIND SPOT WARNING (2/4)
– repeatedly press control 5 up or
down until you reach the “Blind spot
alert” menu, then press the switch 4
OK.
– Press the switch 4 OK again to acti-
vate or deactivate the function.
2
3
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When the engine is started, the system
remembers its position when the igni-
tion was last switched off.

2.48
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BLIND SPOT WARNING (3/4)
Operation
This function will indicate:
– when the vehicle speed is between approximately 30 km/h (19 mph) and
140 km/h (87 mph);
– when another vehicle is in the blind spot area and travelling in the same
direction as your vehicle.
If another vehicle is being overtaken,
the indicator 4 will be activated only if
that vehicle remains in the blind spot for
more than one second.
Indicator 4
An indicator light 4 is located on each
door mirror 5.
Note: Clean the door mirrors 5 regu-
larly, so that the indicator lights 4 can
be seen properly.
Display B
The function is activated and has not
detected any vehicles.
Display C
Initial warning: the indicator light 4
shows that a vehicle has been detected
in the blind spot.
Display D
When the direction indicator is activa-
ted, the indicator light 4 flashes when a
vehicle is detected in the blind spot on
the side towards which you are about to
steer. If you cancel the direction indica-
tor, the function will return to the initial
warning (display C).
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4
B
C
D
Note: The system’s detection range
operates according to a standard
lane width. If you are driving in
narrow traffic lanes, it may detect
vehicles in other lanes.
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