2017 RENAULT MEGANE power steering

2.32
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
© and  appear
on the instrument panel.
In this case, the ESC and traction con-
trol system are deactivated. Consult an
authorised dealer.
DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS (3/10)

2.39
DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS (10/10)
Rear wheel steering
On equipped vehicles, this system,
when the vehicle is being driven, steers
the rear wheels according to driving
conditions: at low speed this system
offers manoeuvrability, at higher speeds
it optimises stability.
When driving at low speeds, the rear
wheels steer in the opposite direction to
the front wheels (figure A) to increase
the vehicle’s manoeuvrability. This is
used when driving in towns, on winding
roads, during parking manoeuvres, etc. When driving at higher speeds, the rear
wheels steer in the same direction as
the front wheels (figure B
) to optimise
the vehicle’s stability. This is useful
when changing lanes or when corner-
ing etc.
Note: The system configuration (agil-
ity, etc.) depends on the mode selected
in the “Multi-sense” menu (please refer
to the information on “Multi-sense” in
Section 3). Operating faults
– If the
© warning light, together
with the message “Check power
steering”, is displayed on the instru-
ment panel: please contact an au-
thorised dealer.
– If the warning light
®, together
with the message “Power steering
fault”, is displayed on the instrument
panel, this indicates a fault in the
system.
AB
® requires you to stop
as soon as traffic conditions
allow. Contact an approved
Dealer.
An impact to the underside of the
vehicle (e.g.: striking a post, raised
kerb or other street furniture) may
result in damage to the vehicle (e.g.:
deformation of an axle).
To avoid any risk of accident, have
your vehicle checked by an ap-
proved Dealer.

3.2
MULTI-SENSE (1/2)
The Multi-Sense system acts, depend-
ing on the mode selected and depend-
ing on the vehicle, on the drive, the
light environment, the comfort and the
engine noise:
– modes Sport, Eco, Neutral and Comfort are preset and associated
with customisable light environments
and engine noise;
– mode Perso is fully customisable.
The drive modes affect the:
– power-assisted steering;
– the rear wheel steering;
– engine and gearbox responsiveness;
– heating level.
They also affect the:
– the light environment and the instru- ment panel lighting;
– instrument panel and multifunction screen information;
– engine noise;
– massage seat.
After each start-up, the vehicle uses the
mode set at the time the engine was
last switched off.Mode Eco
Mode Eco is geared towards saving
energy and the environment. The
steering is smooth, engine and gearbox
management enable fuel consumption
to be lowered. Air conditioning is man-
aged to be used only when necessary.
Please refer to the information on
“Driving advice, Eco-driving” in
Section 2.
Note: for vehicles without ECOmode,
the Comfort mode becomes the most
suitable mode in terms of energy econ-
omy and respect for the environment.
Mode Neutral
Default mode, mode Neutral selects the
vehicle factory settings.
Multi-Sense
Sport Eco
Neutral Comfort Perso
Sport mode
This mode permits an increased re-
sponsiveness from the engine and the
gearbox. The steering is firmer.
Note: depending on the vehicle, this
mode can inhibit the Stop and Start
(refer to the information on the "Stop
and Start Function" in section 2).
In all modes, it is possible to change the colour of the ambient lightin\
g as well as
the format of the information displayed on the instrument panel and mult\
ifunction
display. You can also reset to the default settings.
Please refer to the multimedia equipment instructions.

3.57
Multimedia sockets 5
You can use the USB ports or, de-
pending on the vehicle, the SD card
reader to access the multimedia con-
tent of your accessories and the system
update (please refer to the equipment
instructions).
The various sources can be selected
from the multifunction screen and from
the steering column controls.
MULTIMEDIA EQUIPMENT (2/2)
The sockets USB can also recharge ac-
cessories with a maximum power rating
of 12 Watts (voltage: 5V) per socket,
which have been approved by our
Technical Department.
The JACK socket enables the radio to
be used with an auxiliary cable.
Connect accessories with a
maximum power of 12 watts
only.
Fire hazard.
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7.4
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (4/5)
menu for customising the vehicle settings .............. 1.80 – 1.81
methods of restraint in addition to the seat belts ...1.32 → 1.34
multimedia (equipment) .......................................... 3.56 – 3.57
multimedia equipment ............................................ 3.56 – 3.57
Multi-Sense................................................................. 3.2 – 3.3
N
navigation ............................................................... 3.56 – 3.57
navigation system ................................................... 3.56 – 3.57
O
oil change ..................................................................... 4.4, 4.7
opening the doors ..................................................1.13 → 1.18
operating faults ......................................................5.39 → 5.45
overspeed warning ..............................1.64, 1.66, 2.54 → 2.56
P
paintwork maintenance ..................................................... 4.15 – 4.16
parking assistance: assisted parking .....................2.75 → 2.78
parking distance control................... 2.68 → 2.72, 2.75 → 2.78
power-assisted steering..................................................... 1.83
puncture............................................. 5.2 – 5.3, 5.7, 5.9 – 5.10
R
radio........................................................................\
3.56 – 3.57
radio frequency remote control/key use ....................................................................\
...1.2 → 1.4
rear bench seat....................................................... 3.37 – 3.38
rear drive wheels ..........................................2.30 → 2.39, 2.39
rear parcel shelf ...................................................... 3.43 – 3.44
rear screen de-icing/demisting ................................. 3.11, 3.16
rear seats........................................................................\
... 1.26 functions ........................................................... 3.37 – 3.38
rear view camera .................................................... 2.73 – 2.74
rear view mirrors ..................................................... 1.85 – 1.86 remote control door locking
batteries ..............................................................\
......... 5.33
remote control door locking unit ................................1.2 → 1.4
RENAULT ANTI-INTRUDER DEVICE (RAID) ................... 1.19
RENAULT card battery ................................................................\
.......... 5.32
use ....................................................................\
.1.6 → 1.12
RENAULT card battery ...................................................... 5.32
replacement parts .............................................................. 6.10
reverse gear selecting ..............................................................\
......... 2.16
reversing sensor ....................................................2.68 → 2.72
roof bars ................................................................. 3.54 – 3.55
roof rack roof bars ............................................................ 3.54 – 3.55
running in .................................................................... 2.2 – 2.3
S
safety distance warning .......................................... 2.47 – 2.48
safety distances ...................................................... 2.47 – 2.48
screen fold-away screen .......................................................... 1.68
navigation display ......................... 1.65, 1.67, 3.56 – 3.57
navigation screen ............................ 1.65, 1.67, 3.56 – 3.57
seat belt pretensioners ..........................................1.28 → 1.31
seat belts ...............................................................1.24 → 1.31
service sheets........................................................ 6.11 → 6.16
sign detection: overspeed warning ........................2.54 → 2.56
signals and lights ...................................................1.87 → 1.94
special features of diesel versions..................................... 2.15
special features of petrol vehicles ..................................... 2.14
speed limiter ..........................................................2.51 → 2.53
standing start .............................................................. 2.8 – 2.9
standing start procedure ............................................. 2.8 – 2.9
starting the engine ............................... 2.3 → 2.7, 2.10 → 2.13