traction control RENAULT TRAFIC 2016 X82 / 3.G Owners Manual

1.81
DRIVING POSITION: LEFT-HAND DRIVE (2/2)
The equipment fitted, described below, DEPENDS ON THE VERSION AND COUNTRY.
1 Side air vent.
2 Location for ashtray or cup holder.
3 Stalk for:– direction indicator lights;
– exterior lights;
– front fog lights;
– rear fog lights.
4 Instrument panel.
5 Location for driver’s airbag and horn.
6 Stalk for: – windscreen and rear screen wiper/washer;
– trip computer and warning system information read-out.
7 RENAULT card reader.
8 Remote radio controls.
9 Centre air vent.
10 Accessories socket.
11 Multimedia/radio touchscreen.
12 Storage compartment. 13 Location for passenger airbag or
storage compartment.
14 Glovebox.
15 Fast idle speed switch.
16 Rear de-icer switch.
17 Accessories socket or cigarette lighter.
18 Heating and ventilation controls.
19 Handbrake.
20 Location for ashtray or cup holder.
21 Central door locking/unlocking con- trols.
22 Hazard warning lights switch.
23 Gear lever.
24 ECO mode switch.
25 Engine start/stop button.
26 Stop and Start function activation/ deactivation control.
27 Cruise control/speed limiter main control.
28 Ignition switch for vehicles with key.
29 Control for adjusting steering wheel reach.
30 Cruise control/speed limiter controls.
31 Storage compartment.
32 Bonnet release control.
33 Controls for: – electric headlight beam adjust-
ment,
– instrument panel lighting dimmer,
– traction control,
– activation/deactivation of the
parking distance control system.

1.83
DRIVING POSITION: RIGHT-HAND DRIVE (2/2)
The equipment fitted, described below, DEPENDS ON THE VERSION AND COUNTRY.
1 Side air vent.
2 Location for ashtray or cup holder.
3 Location for passenger airbag or storage compartment.
4 Storage compartment.
5 Centre air vent.
6 Multimedia/radio touchscreen.
7 Accessories socket.
8 RENAULT card reader.
9 Stalk for: – direction indicator lights;
– exterior lights;
– front fog lights;
– rear fog lights.
10 Location for driver’s airbag and horn.
11 Instrument panel.
12 Stalk for: – windscreen and rear screen wiper/washer;
– trip computer and warning system information read-out. 13 Controls for:
– electric headlight beam adjust-
ment,
– instrument panel lighting dimmer,
– traction control,
– activation/deactivation of the
parking distance control system.
14 Storage compartment.
15 Remote radio controls.
16 Ignition switch for vehicles with key.
17 Cruise control/speed limiter controls.
18 Control for adjusting steering wheel reach.
19 Cruise control/speed limiter main control.
20 Stop and Start mode activation/de- activation control. 21 Engine start/stop button.
22 ECO mode switch.
23 Handbrake.
24 Gear lever.
25 Central door locking/unlocking con-
trols.
26 Hazard warning lights switch.
27 Location for ashtray or cup holder.
28 Heating and ventilation controls.
29 Accessories socket or cigarette lighter.
30 Rear de-icer switch.
31 Fast idle speed switch.
32 Glovebox.
33 Bonnet release control.

1.86
xAnti-lock braking warning
light
This lights up when the ignition is
switched on and goes out after a few
seconds.
If it lights up when you are driving, it in-
dicates a fault in the anti-lock braking
system.
Braking will then be as normal, without
the ABS. Contact an approved Dealer
as soon as possible.
ÔCoolant temperature warn-
ing light
This comes on when the ignition is
switched on.
If it turns red, stop and let the engine
idle for a minute or two.
The temperature should lower and the
warning light should return to a blue
colour. If not, stop the engine. Let the
engine cool down before checking the
coolant.
Contact an approved Dealer.
WARNING LIGHTS (3/4)
Warning light, additive level
and faults in the exhaust gas
reduction system
Refer to the information on "Additive
tank" in Section 1.
ÄToxic Fume Filter System
Warning Light
For vehicles equipped with this option,
the light comes on when the ignition is
switched on then goes out.
– If it lights up continuously, consult your approved dealer as soon as
possible;
– if it flashes, reduce the engine speed until the light stops flashing. Contact
your approved Dealer as soon as
possible.
Refer to the information on “Advice:
antipollution, fuel economy and driving”
in Section 2.
Electronic Stability Program
(ESP) and traction control
system warning light
This lights up when the ignition is
switched on and goes out after a few
seconds.
There are several reasons for the warn-
ing light to come on: please refer to the
information on “Driver correction de-
vices and aids” in Section 2.
A
The display of information shown below DEPENDS ON THE VEHICLE EQUIPMENT \
AND COUNTRY.

1.87
WARNING LIGHTS (4/4)
ΦSpeed limiter and cruise
control indicator lights
See the information on the “Speed lim-
iter” and “Cruise control” in Section 2.
Tyre pressure loss warning
Please refer to the information
on the “Tyre pressure loss warning” in
Section 2.
Traction control warning
light
Refer to the information on “Driving cor-
rection devices and aids” in Section 2.
ÉPreheating warning light
(diesel version)
This should come on when the igni-
tion is switched on. It indicates that the
heater plugs are in operation.
It goes out when preheating is com-
plete. The engine can be started.
A
The display of information shown below DEPENDS ON THE VEHICLE EQUIPMENT \
AND COUNTRY.
Š‰Gear change indicators
This lights up to advise you to
change to a higher gear (up arrow) or
lower gear (down arrow).
ECO mode warning light
This comes on when ECO
mode is activated.
Please refer to the information on
“Driving advice, Eco-driving” in
Section 2.
ßFront seat belt reminder
warning light
If the seat belt is not fastened, the light
remains lit when the vehicle is started,
then when the car reaches a speed of
approximately 9.92 mph (16 km/h), it
flashes and a beep sounds for approxi-
mately two minutes.
2 Door(s) open warning light
\bEngine standby warning
light
Please see information in the para-
graph on “Stop and Start Function” in
Section 2.
Unavailability of engine
standby warning light
Please see information in the para-
graph on “Stop and Start Function” in
Section 2.

2.22
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.
DRIVING CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS (2/5)
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.

2.24
DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS (4/5)
Grip control
If fitted on the vehicle, grip control
makes it easier to control the vehicle on
low grip surfaces (soft ground, etc.).“Soft ground” mode
Press the switch 1: warning light 
comes on the instrument panel accom-
panied by the message “NON GRIP
ROAD MODE ON”.
This position enables optimal usage on
soft ground (mud, sand, dead leaves,
etc.). “Soft ground” mode uses trac-
tion control functions. The system au-
tomatically switches to “Road” mode at
speeds above 30 mph (50 km/h), and
warning light
 on the instrument
panel goes out.
Tyres
When they need to be re-
placed, only tyres of the
same make, size, type and
profile should be used.
Tyres fitted to the vehicle should
either be identical to those fitted
originally or conform to those
recommended by your approved
dealer.
1
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).
“Road” mode
Upon starting up the vehicle, the
“STANDARD ROAD MODE ON” mes-
sage is displayed on the instrument
panel. Warning light
 on the in-
strument panel is out.
This position enables optimal usage
under normal driving conditions (dry-
ness, humidity, light snow, etc.).
“Road” mode uses traction control func-
tions.

7.5
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (5/5)
towing hitch............................................. 5.7 – 5.8, 5.33 – 5.34
towing rings ...........................................................3.36 → 3.39
towing weights .......................................................... 6.9 – 6.10
traction control .......................................................2.21 → 2.25
transporting children .................1.44 – 1.45, 1.47 → 1.64, 1.77
transporting objects in the luggage compartment ............................3.36 → 3.39
on the roof ........................................................... 6.9 – 6.10
trip computer and warning system... 1.84 → 1.87, 1.90 → 1.98
tyre inflation kit......................................................\
.....5.4 → 5.6
tyre pressure............................. 2.18 → 2.20, 4.10 – 4.11, 5.12
tyre pressure loss warning.....................................2.18 → 2.20
tyre pressures ......................................................... 4.10 – 4.11
tyres ............................. 2.18 → 2.20, 4.10 – 4.11, 5.11 → 5.13
U
unlocking the doors ...............................................1.23 → 1.26
V
variable power-assisted steering ....................................... 1.31
vehicle identification plates .................................................. 6.3
ventilation ............................................................\
....3.2 → 3.13
W
warning lights.........................................................1\
.84 → 1.98
washing .................................................................. 4.13 – 4.14
weights ..................................................................... 6.9 – 6.10
wheel trim ........................................................................\
.... 5.8
wheelbrace ................................................................. 5.7 – 5.8
wheels (safety) ...................................................... 5.11 → 5.13
windscreen de-icing/demisting ................................ 3.8 → 3.11
windscreen washer ............................................ 1.109 → 1.111
wiper blades ........................................................... 5.31 – 5.32
wipers ................................................................ 1.109 → 1.111
blades ............................................................... 5.31 – 5.32