traction control RENAULT CLIO ESTATE 2016 X98 / 4.G Owners Manual

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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 (3/5)
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 war-
ning light to come on: please refer to
the information on “Driver correction
devices and aids” in Section 2.
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.
A
The display of information shown below DEPENDS ON THE VEHICLE EQUIPMENT \
AND COUNTRY.

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TRIP COMPUTER AND WARNING SYSTEM: information messages
Examples of messagesInterpreting the display selected
« PARKING BRAKE ON » Indicates that the parking brake has been applied.
« PLEASE REMOVE KEYCARD » Request to remove the RENAULT card from the reader when you leave the vehicle.
« TRACTION
CONTROL OFF » Indicates that you have deactivated the traction control function.
« TURN STEERINGWHEEL + START » Turn the steering wheel slightly whilst pressing the vehicle start button\
to unlock the steering
column.
« STEERING WHEEL NOT LOCKED » Indicates that the steering column has not been locked.
These can help in the vehicle starting phase, or give information about \
a selection or a driving status.
Examples of information messages are given in the following pages.

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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.
DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS (2/4)
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 operating
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.
Disabling the traction control
system
In some situations (driving on very wet
ground: snow, mud, etc. or driving with
snow chains fitted), the system may
reduce the engine output to limit whee-
lspin.

7.5
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (5/5)
traction control ..............................................1.58, 2.27 → 2.30
transporting children .................1.31 – 1.32, 1.34 → 1.42, 1.48
transporting objects in the luggage compartment ........................................ 3.27
luggage net ....................................................... 3.29 – 3.30
on the roof ...................................................................... 6.7
trims ..................................................................\
................. 5.10
trip computer and warning system... 1.56 → 1.60, 1.63 → 1.72
tyre inflation kit......................................................\
.....5.6 → 5.8
tyre pressure....... 2.20 → 2.26, 2.24 → 2.26, 4.10 – 4.11, 5.14
tyre pressure loss warning............... 2.20 → 2.26, 2.24 → 2.26
tyre pressures ......................................................... 4.10 – 4.11
tyres 2.17, 2.20 → 2.26, 2.24 → 2.26, 4.10 – 4.11, 5.13 → 5.15
U
unlocking the doors ................................................ 1.13 – 1.14
V
variable power-assisted steering ....................................... 1.51
vehicle identification plates .................................................. 6.3
ventilation ............................................................\
.... 3.2 → 3.11
W
warning lights.........................................................1\
.56 → 1.72
washing .................................................................. 4.13 – 4.14
weights ................................................................\
................ 6.7
wheelbrace .............................................................\
............. 5.9
wheels (safety) ......................................................5.13 → 5.15
windscreen de-icing/demisting ................................3.7 → 3.10
windscreen washer ................................................1.81 → 1.83
wiper blades ........................................................... 5.36 – 5.37
wipers .................................................................\
...1.81 → 1.83
blades ............................................................... 5.36 – 5.37