brake sensor RENAULT CLIO 2003 X65 / 2.G Owners Manual

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ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM: ESP
This system helps you to keep
control of the vehicle in “critical”
driving conditions (avoiding an
obstacle, loss of grip in a bend...).
This function is an
additional aid in the
event of critical driving
conditions to allow the
behaviour of the vehicle to be
adapted to the driving
conditions.
However, the function does not
take the place of the driver.It
does not increase the vehicle's
limitations and should not
encourage you to drive more
quickly.
It can, thus, under no
circumstances replace the
vigilance or responsibility of the
driver when manoeuvring the
vehicle (the driver must always
be aware of sudden incidents
which may occur when driving).
Operating principle
A sensor in the steering wheel
detects the path selected by the
driver.
Other sensors throughout the
vehicle measure the actual path.
The system compares the path
selected by the driver and the actual
vehicle path and corrects this as
necessary by applying the brakes
selectively and/or acting on the
engine power.When the function is in operation,
message1lights up to confirm this.

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TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
This system helps to limit skidding
on drive wheels and to control the
vehicle when pulling away or
accelerating.
This function is an
additional aid in the
event of critical driving
conditions to allow the
behaviour of the vehicle to be
adapted to the driving
conditions.
However, the function does not
take the place of the driver.It
does not increase the vehicle's
limitations and should not
encourage you to drive more
quickly.
It can, thus, under no
circumstances replace the
vigilance or responsibility of the
driver when manoeuvring the
vehicle (the driver must always
be aware of sudden incidents
which may occur when driving).
Operating principle
The system uses sensors in the
wheels to constantly measure and
compare the speed of the drive
wheels and prevents them spinning.
If a wheel is tending to skid, the
system brakes automatically until
the drive delivered becomes
compatible with the level of grip.The system also adjusts the engine
speed to the grip available under the
wheels, independently of the action
exerted on the accelerator pedal.
When the function is in operation,
message1lights up to confirm this.