
2.28
DRIVING CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS (2/5)
Electronic stability program 
(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.
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).
Operating faults
When the system detects an operat-
ing fault the message “Check ESC” and 
warning light 
© and  appear 
on the instrument panel. In this case, 
the ESC and traction control system 
are deactivated.
Consult an approved dealer. 

7.4
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (4/5)
puncture........................................................ 5.2, 5.6, 5.8 – 5.9
R
radio...................................................................\
................ 3.31
rear bench seat................................... 3.22 – 3.23, 4.20 – 4.21
rear parcel shelf ................................................................. 3.25
rear seat ................................................................. 4.20 – 4.21
rear seats..............................................................\
............. 1.20functions ........................................................... 3.22 – 3.23
rear view camera .................................................... 2.41 – 2.42
rear view mirrors ................................................................ 1.64
RENAULT ANTI-INTRUDER DEVICE (RAID) ................... 1.15
RENAULT card battery ................................................................\
.......... 5.20
use ................................................... 1.2  → 1.10, 2.3 → 2.5
RENAULT card battery ...................................................... 5.20
replacement parts ................................................................ 6.7
reverse gear  selecting ..................................................2.12,  2.43  → 2.45
reversing sensor ..................................................... 2.39 – 2.40
roof bars ........................................................................\
.... 3.30
roof rack roof bars ....................................................................... 3.30
running in ........................................................................\
..... 2.2
S
seat belt pretensioners front seat belt ...................................................1.21  → 1.24
seat belts ......................................................1.18  → 1.24, 1.27
seat trim .................................................................4.17  → 4.21
seats: trim ..............................................................4.17  → 4.21
service sheets..........................................................\
6.8  → 6.13
side protection devices ...................................................... 1.26
signals and lights ...................................................1.65  → 1.70
speakers location ...............................................................\
......... 5.26 special features of diesel versions.....................................\
 2.11
special features of petrol vehicles ..................................... 2.10
speed limiter .................................................1.47, 2.32  → 2.34
starting the engine .....................................................2.3  → 2.9
steering wheel adjustment .............................................................\
...... 1.61
Stop & Start ......................................................1.47, 2.6  → 2.9
Stop & Start function..................................................2.6  → 2.9
stopping the engine ...................................................2.3  → 2.5
storage compartment.............................................3.15  → 3.19
storage compartments ...........................................3.15  → 3.19
sun visor ........................................................................\
.... 3.19
switching on the vehicle ignition ................................2.3  → 2.5
T
tailgate ..........................................................3.24,\
  3.26  → 3.28
tanks and reservoirs brake fluid ...................................................................... 4.8
coolant ................................................................\
........... 4.7
tanks and reservoirs: windscreen washer ........................................................ 4.9
technical specifications ..............................................6.4  → 6.7
telephone ..............................................................\
............. 3.31
temperature regulation ............................................ 3.7  → 3.11
tool kit ........................................................................\
.......... 5.6
towing breakdown ........................................................ 5.30 – 5.31
towing equipment ......................................................... 3.29
towing a caravan ........................................................ 3.29, 6.6
towing equipment fitting ................................................................\
............ 3.29
towing hitch...................................................... 5.6, 5.30 – 5.31
towing rings ....................................................................... 3.28
towing weights ..................................................................... 6.6
traction control: ASR ..............................................2.27  → 2.31
transporting children ..........................1.28 – 1.29, 1.31  → 1.37