2017 RENAULT SCENIC power steering

2.37
DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS (3/5)
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 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. If the system is triggered, the
 indicator light flashes on the in-
strument 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.

3.2
MULTI-SENSE (1/2)
The Multi-Sense system enables once
of five modes to be selected which, de-
pending on the vehicle, affect the drive,
the light environment, the comfort and
the engine noise:
– modes Comfort , Neutral, Eco and Sport are preset and associated with
customisable light environments and
engine noise;
– mode Perso is fully customisable.
The drive modes affect the:
– power-assisted steering;
– engine and gearbox responsiveness;
– heating level.
They also affect the:
– passenger compartment and 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 Comfort
This mode favours smooth steering.
The interior environment is softened.
Mode Neutral
Default mode, mode Neutral selects the
vehicle factory settings.
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.
Multi-Sense
Sport Eco
Neutral Comfort Perso
In all modes, it is possible to change
the colour of the ambient lighting as
well as the format of the information
displayed on the instrument panel
and multifunction display.
You can also reset to the default set-
tings.

3.22
Multimedia sockets 6
You can use sockets USB or the SD
card reader to access the multime-
dia content 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.
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MULTIMEDIA EQUIPMENT (2/2)Multimedia sockets 7
Sockets USB can only recharge acces-
sories 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.
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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5.36
TOWING: breakdown (1/2)
Before towing, put the gearbox in neu-
tral, unlock the steering column and re-
lease the parking brake.
For vehicles fitted with an automatic
gearbox, if it is not possible to put the
gear lever in position N, please consult
an approved dealer.
Steering column unlocking
Insert the key into the ignition or, de-
pending on the vehicle, with the
RENAULT card on you, press the
engine start button for approximately
2 seconds.
Reposition the lever to neutral (posi-
tion N for vehicles fitted with an auto-
matic gearbox).
The steering column unlocks, the ac-
cessory functions are powered: you
can use the vehicle’s lights (direction
indicators, brake lights, etc.). At night
the vehicle must have its lights on.
Depending on the vehicle, once you
have finished towing, press the engine
start button twice (risk of running down
the battery). The speed specified by current legis-
lation for towing must always be ob-
served. If your vehicle is the towing
vehicle, do not exceed the maximum
towing weight for your vehicle (refer to
the information on “Weights” in
Section 6).
Towing a vehicle with an
automatic gearbox
Transport the vehicle on a trailer or tow
it with the front wheels off the ground.
In exceptional circumstances
, you
may tow it with all four wheels on the
ground, only in a forward gear, with the
gear in neutral position N over a maxi-
mum distance of 50 miles and not ex-
ceeding a speed of 15 mph (25 km/h).
When activated, in the event that the
lever is stuck in P , depress the brake
paddle. It is possible to free the lever
manually. To do this, unclip the base of
the lever, then insert a tool (rigid rod)
into the slot 2 (located on the left or
right of the lever depending on the ve-
hicle) and press simultaneously on the
button 1 to unlock the lever.
Contact an authorised dealer as soon
as possible.
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7.4
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (4/6)
changing bulbs .................................................. 5.17 – 5.18
front ................................................................... 5.17 – 5.18
lights: adjusting ..............................................................\
...... 1.101
brake lights .................................................................. 5.19
dipped beam headlights ........................... 1.95, 5.17 – 5.18
direction indicators ..................................1.94, 5.17 → 5.19
fog lights ........................................................... 1.100, 5.19
hazard warning ............................................................ 1.94
main beam headlights ..................... 1.96, 1.98, 5.17 – 5.18
number plate lights ...................................................... 5.23
reversing lights ............................................................. 5.19
side lights ............................................................ 1.95, 5.19
locking the doors ........................ 1.4, 1.6 → 1.12, 1.16 → 1.18
luggage compartment cover .............................................. 3.47
luggage retaining net .............................................. 3.52 – 3.53
M
maintenance ............................................................\
.......... 2.30
maintenance: bodywork .......................................................... 4.14 – 4.15
interior trim ........................................................ 4.16 – 4.17
mechanical .........................................4.2 – 4.3, 6.9 → 6.14
manual air conditioning..............................................3.6 → 3.8
map reading lights .................................................. 3.26 – 3.27
menu for customising the vehicle settings .............. 1.88 – 1.89
methods of restraint in addition to the seat belts ...1.36 → 1.38
mulitfunction display ..............................................1.72 → 1.77
multifunction screen...............................................1.72 → 1.77
multimedia (equipment) .......................................... 3.21 – 3.22
multimedia equipment ............................................ 3.21 – 3.22
Multi-Sense................................................................. 3.2 – 3.3
N
navigation ............................................................... 3.21 – 3.22
navigation system ................................................... 3.21 – 3.22 O
oil change ..................................................................... 4.4, 4.6
opening the doors ..................................................1.13
→ 1.17
operating faults ......................................................5.38 → 5.44
overspeed warning .......................................1.72, 2.64 → 2.66
P
paintwork maintenance ..................................................... 4.14 – 4.15
parking assistance: assisted parking 2.82 → 2.86, 2.89 → 2.92
parking distance control.........................................2.82 → 2.86
P
pedestrian detection ..............................................2.40 → 2.46
P
power-assisted steering..................................................... 1.91
puncture................................................. 5.2 → 5.4, 5.9 → 5.13
R
radio........................................................................\
3.21 – 3.22
radio frequency remote control/key use ....................................................................\
...1.2 → 1.4
rear parcel shelf ............................................. 3.36, 3.46 – 3.47
rear screen de-icing/demisting .......................................... 3.13
rear seats functions ..........................................................3.39 → 3.44
rear view camera .................................................... 2.87 – 2.88
rear view mirrors ..................................................... 1.92 – 1.93
remote control door locking batteries ..............................................................\
......... 5.32
remote control door locking unit ................................1.2 → 1.4
RENAULT ANTI-INTRUDER DEVICE (RAID) ................... 1.18
RENAULT card battery ................................................................\
.......... 5.31
use ....................................................................\
.1.6 → 1.12