2.25
DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS (2/4)
Electronic stability control
ESC with understeer control
and traction control
Electronic stability control ESC
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 driver input to
the actual trajectory of the vehicle and
corrects the trajectory if necessary by
controlling the braking of certain wheels
and/or engine power. In the event that
the system is engaged, indicator light
flashes on the instrument panel.Understeer control
This system optimises the action of the
ESC in the case of pronounced under-
steer (loss of front axle road holding).
Traction control
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. Operating faults
When the system detects an operat-
ing fault the message “Check ESC” and
warning light
© appear on the in-
strument panel.
In this case, the ESC and traction
control system are deactivated. Consult
an authorised dealer.
7.4
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (4/5)
navigation system .............................................................. 3.30
O
oil change ................................................................. 4.4 → 4.8
opening the doors ................................................... 1.9 → 1.13
operating faults ................................1.48 → 1.50, 5.31 → 5.36
P
paintwork maintenance ..................................................... 4.15 – 4.16
parking distance control........................................ 2.35 → 2.38
power-assisted steering.................................................\
.... 1.64
pretensioners ..........................................................\
........... 1.23
protective measures if the vehicle overturns ..................... 1.30
puncture.................................................... 5.2, 5.8, 5.10 – 5.11
R
radio...................................................................\
................ 3.30
range with fuel ................................................................... 1.56
rear screen de-icing/demisting ................................. 3.11, 3.15
rear view mirrors ................................................................ 1.43
RENAULT ANTI-INTRUDER DEVICE (RAID) ................... 1.14
RENAULT card battery ................................................................\
.......... 5.26
use ....................................................................\
.. 1.2 → 1.8
RENAULT card battery ...................................................... 5.26
replacement parts ................................................................ 6.8
retractable glass roof operating faults ..................................................... 3.6 – 3.7
operation ............................................................. 3.2 → 3.5
reverse gear selecting ..................................................2.11, 2.39 → 2.41
reversing sensor ................................................... 2.35 → 2.38
roof bars ........................................................................\
.... 3.27
running in ........................................................................\
..... 2.2 S
seat belt pretensioners ......................................... 1.23
→ 1.26
front seat belt .................................................. 1.23 → 1.26
seat belts ................................. 1.20 → 1.26, 1.28 – 1.29, 1.49
see-me-home lighting ............................................... 1.69, 1.71
service sheets......................................................... 6.9 → 6.14
side indicator lights changing bulbs ............................................................. 5.19
side protection devices ...................................................... 1.28
signals and lights .................................................. 1.68 → 1.71
special features of diesel versions.....................................\
2.10
special features of petrol vehicles ....................................... 2.9
speed limiter ................................................ 1.49, 2.28 → 2.30
starting the engine .................................................... 2.3 → 2.8
steering wheel adjustment .............................................................\
...... 1.64
Stop & Start .............................................................. 2.6 → 2.8
Stop & Start function................................................. 2.6 → 2.8
stopping the engine .................................................. 2.3 → 2.5
storage compartment.............................................. 3.22 – 3.23
storage compartments ................................... 3.22 – 3.23, 3.26
sun visor ........................................................................\
.... 3.21
switching on the vehicle ignition .......................................... 2.4
T
tailgate .................................................................... 3.25 – 3.26
tanks and reservoirs brake fluid .................................................................... 4.10
coolant ................................................................\
........... 4.9
tanks and reservoirs: windscreen washer ...................................................... 4.11
technical specifications ............................. 6.3 → 6.5, 6.7 – 6.8
telephone ..............................................................\
............. 3.30
temperature regulation ......................................... 3.12 → 3.16
tool kit ........................................................................\
.......... 5.8
