RENAULT CLIO SPORT TOURER 2012 X85 / 3.G Owners Manual

ABS ...................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
driving ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
anti-lock braking system: ABS ..............(up to the end of the DU)
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Système antiblocage des roues : ABS (X85 - B85 - C85 - S85 - K85 - Renault)
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Under heavy braking, the essential re-
quirements are to limit the stopping
distance and keep your vehicle under
control. However, there is a risk that
roadholding and directional control
may be lost and the wheels may lock
under braking, depending on the nature
of the ground, weather conditions and
your reactions. The Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) has been designed to
combat this danger.
The safety enhancement is that the
brake control system prevents the
wheels from locking, even if the brakes
are applied too sharply, and allows the
vehicle to be steered and thus its direc-
tion to be controlled. Under these cir -
cumstances it is quite possible for the
driver to steer the vehicle and to avoid
an obstacle whilst at the same time ap-
plying the brake.
Anti-lock braking system: ABS
You will feel a pulsation through the
brake pedal each time the system is ac-
tivated. These tangible signs will warn
you that the grip of the tyres on the
ground has reached its limit and enable
you to adapt your driving style to suit
the road conditions.
This system also allows you to optimise
stopping distances when the grip of one
or more wheels may be lost (wet roads,
slippery or varying road surfaces).
Although this system allows you to opti-
mise stopping distances, the ABS does
not allow you to increase vehicle per
-
formance, which is physically linked
to the local conditions of tyre/road ad -
hesion. It is still essential to follow the
rules of good driving practice (such as
driving at a safe distance from the vehi-
cle in front). The fact that the vehicle’s
safety has been increased should
not encourage you to take risks.
ANTI-LOCk BRAkING SYSTEM: ABS (1/2)
This function is an addi -
tional aid in the event of
critical driving conditions,
enabling the vehicle behav -
iour to be adapted to suit the driving
conditions.
However, the function does not take
the place of the driver. It does not
increase the vehicle’s limits and
should not encourage you to
drive more quickly.
Therefore, it can under no circum -
stances replace the vigilance or re-
sponsibility of the driver when ma -
noeuvring the vehicle (the driver
must always be ready for sudden in-
cidents which may occur when driv-
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Système antiblocage des roues : ABS (X85 - B85 - C85 - S85 - K85 - Renault)
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The braking modulation provided by
the ABS is independent of the effort
applied to the brake pedal. In an
emergency, apply firm and contin-
uous pressure to the brake pedal
There is no need to pump it repeat-
edly.
2 – The orange warning
light
x and the red
brake fault warning light
D along with © and
® and the message ‘brake
fault’ light up on the instrument
panel.
This indicates that both the brak -
ing system and the ABS system
are faulty. Your braking systems are
only partially operational. However,
it is dangerous to brake suddenly
and it is essential to stop immedi -
ately, as soon as traffic conditions
allow. Contact an approved Dealer.
One of two situations may arise if there
is a fault in the ABS system:
1 – The orange warning lights
x
and
© light up on the instru-
ment panel.
Braking is still performed, but with -
out the ABS system. Contact an ap-
proved Dealer as soon as possible.
ANTI-LOCk BRAkING SYSTEM: ABS (2/2)

driving ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
Electronic Stability Program: ESP ........ (up to the end of the DU)
ESP: Electronic Stability Program ........ (up to the end of the DU)
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Contrôle dynamique de conduite : E.S.P. avec contrôle de sous-virage (X85 - B85 - C85 - S85 - K85 - Renaul\
t)
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This system helps to keep control of
the vehicle in critical driving situations
(avoiding an obstacle, loss of grip when
cornering, etc.) and works in conjunc -
tion with the ‘understeer control’
system .
Electronic Stability Program: ESP
This function is an addi -
tional aid in the event of
critical driving conditions,
enabling the vehicle behav -
iour to be adapted to suit the driving
conditions.
However, the function does not take
the place of the driver. It does not
increase the vehicle’s limits and
should not encourage you to
drive more quickly.
Therefore, it can under no circum -
stances replace the vigilance or re-
sponsibility of the driver when ma -
noeuvring the vehicle (the driver
must always be ready for sudden in-
cidents which may occur when driv-
ing).
When the E.S.P. function starts operat-
ing, warning light A flashes to warn you.
If the warning light comes on accompa -
nied by the ‘traction control deselected’
message when the engine is started,
slowly turn the steering wheel from lock
to lock to reinitialise the system.
Understeer control
This system optimises the action of
the E.S.P. in the case of pronounced
understeering (loss of front axle road
holding).
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.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM: E.S.P. (1/2)
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Contrôle dynamique de conduite : E.S.P. avec contrôle de sous-virage (X85 - B85 - C85 - S85 - K85 - Renaul\
t)
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Deactivating the A.S.R.
function results in the E.S.P.
function being deactivated.
Refer to the information on
the “Traction control: ASR” on the
following pages.
Operating faults
When the system detects an operat -
ing fault the message “Check ESP” ap-
pears on the instrument panel along
with warning lights
© and A.
Consult an approved dealer.
Disabling the function
The function is deactivated by pressing
switch 1 ; warning light A will come on
to warn you that the system has been
deactivated.
This action also deactivates the trac -
tion control mechanism: the message
‘ASR deselected’ appears on the in -
strument panel. Refer to the informa -
tion on “Traction control” in the follow -
ing pages.
Correct this as soon as possible by
pressing switch 1 again.
The function is reactivated automati -
cally when the ignition is switched on or
when a speed of approximately 30 mph
(50 km/h) is exceeded.
It is impossible to deselect this function
when travelling above a threshold of
approximately 30 mph (50 km/h).
ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM: E.S.P. (2/2)
A
1

traction control: ASR .............................(up to the end of the DU)
driving ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
traction control: ASR .............................(up to the end of the DU)
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Système antipatinage : A.S.R. (X85 - B85 - C85 - S85 - K85 - Renault)
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Traction control: ASR
This function is an addi -
tional aid in the event of
critical driving conditions,
enabling the vehicle behav -
iour to be adapted to suit the driving
conditions.
However, the function does not take
the place of the driver. It does not
increase the vehicle’s limits and
should not encourage you to
drive more quickly.
Therefore, it can under no circum -
stances replace the vigilance or re-
sponsibility of the driver when ma -
noeuvring the vehicle (the driver
must always be ready for sudden in-
cidents which may occur when driv-
ing).
The system also adjusts the engine
speed to the grip available under the
wheels, independently of the pressure
exerted on the accelerator pedal.
When the function begins to operate,
warning light A flashes to warn you.
If the warning light comes on accompa -
nied by the ‘traction control deselected’
message when the engine is started,
slowly turn the steering wheel from lock
to lock to reinitialise the system.
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 automatically until the drive sup-
plied becomes compatible with the level
of grip under the wheel again.
This system helps to limit skidding on
drive wheels and to control the vehicle
when pulling away or accelerating.
TRACTION CONTROL: A.S.R. (1/2)
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Système antipatinage : A.S.R. (X85 - B85 - C85 - S85 - K85 - Renault)
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Deactivating the A.S.R.
function results in the E.S.P.
function being deactivated.
Refer to the information on
the “Electronic stability program:
E.S.P.” on the following pages.
Operating faults
When the system detects an operat -
ing fault the message “Check E.S.P.”
appears on the instrument panel along
with the
© warning light and warn-
ing light A.
Consult an approved dealer.
Disabling the function
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 wheel -
spin. If this is not required, it is possible
to deactivate the function by pressing
switch 1.
The ‘traction control deselected’ mes -
sage is displayed on the instrument
panel along with warning light A to
inform you.
Disabling the function also disables
the E.S.P. function.
Correct this as soon as possible by
pressing switch 1 again.
The function is reactivated automati -
cally when the ignition is switched on or
when a speed of approximately 30 mph
(50 km/h) is exceeded.
It is impossible to deselect this function
when travelling above a threshold of
approximately 30 mph (50 km/h).
TRACTION CONTROL: A.S.R. (2/2)
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A

emergency brake assist........................(up to the end of the DU)
driving ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
emergency braking ............................... (up to the end of the DU)
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ENG_UD10564_1
Assistance au freinage d urgence (X85 - B85 - C85 - S85 - K85 - Renault\
)
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Emergency brake assist
This function is an addi -
tional aid in the event of
critical driving conditions,
enabling the vehicle behav -
iour to be adapted to suit the driving
conditions.
However, the function does not take
the place of the driver. It does not
increase the vehicle’s limits and
should not encourage you to
drive more quickly.
Therefore, it can under no circum -
stances replace the vigilance or re-
sponsibility of the driver when ma -
noeuvring the vehicle (the driver
must always be ready for sudden in-
cidents which may occur when driv-
ing).
This system supplements the ABS
and helps reduce vehicle stopping dis-
tances.
Operating principle
The system is for detecting an emer -
gency braking situation. In this case,
the braking assistance immediately de-
velops maximum power and may trig -
ger ABS regulation.
ABS braking is maintained as long as
the brake pedal is applied.
Hazard warning lights
switching on
Depending on the vehicle, these may
light up in the event of sudden decel -
eration.
EMERGENCY BRAkE ASSIST

driving ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
speed limiter ......................................... (up to the end of the DU)
cruise control-speed limiter................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Régulateur-limiteur de vitesses : fonction limiteur (X85 - B85 - C85\
- S85 - K85 - Renault)
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Speed limiter
ÐIndicator light 6
This indicator light on the in -
strument panel lights up to indicate that
the limiter function is in operation.
When the function is activated, the mes-
sage ‘Limiter ’ appears on the instru -
ment panel accompanied by dashes.
Controls
1 Main “On/Off” switch.
2 Limit speed activation, storage and
increase switch (+).
3 Limit speed activation, storage and
decrease switch ( - ).
4 Switch the function to standby, with
limit speed stored (O).
5 Stored limit speed activation, stor -
age and recall (R).
The speed limiter function helps you
stay within the driving speed limit that
you choose.
This may be useful, for example, driving
in urban areas or areas with a speed re-
striction (roadworks), etc.
The system operates above a driving
speed of approximately 20 mph (30
km/h).
CRUISE CONTROL/SPEED LIMITER:
speed limiter function (1/3)
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Régulateur-limiteur de vitesses : fonction limiteur (X85 - B85 - C85\
- S85 - K85 - Renault)
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Varying the limit speed
The limit speed may be changed by
pressing repeatedly or holding down:
– switch 2 (+) to increase the speed;
– switch 3 (-) to decrease the speed.
The system is designed in such a
way that it is possible to detect a dif-
ference between the stored speed
and the speed shown on the instru-
ment panel.
Driving
When a limit speed has been stored,
if this speed is not reached the vehicle
behaves in a similar way to those with-
out the speed limiter function.
From this point, no effort on the accel-
erator pedal will allow you to exceed
the programmed speed except in an
emergency (refer to information on
“Exceeding the limit speed”).
Switching on
Press switch 1 on the side showing
Ð. This indicator light on the instru-
ment panel comes on.
Limiting the speed
At a steady speed (above 20 mph
(30 km/ h)), press switch 2 (+): the
speed is stored.
CRUISE CONTROL/SPEED LIMITER: speed limiter function (2/3)
The speed limiter function is
in no way linked to the brak-
ing system.
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Régulateur-limiteur de vitesses : fonction limiteur (X85 - B85 - C85\
- S85 - K85 - Renault)
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CRUISE CONTROL/SPEED LIMITER: speed limiter function (3/3)
Recalling the limit speed
A stored speed can be recalled by
pressing switch 5 (R) until the message
“Speed limiter” is displayed.
Exceeding the limit speed
In the event of an emergency
It is possible to exceed the limit speed
at any moment. To do this: press the
accelerator pedal firmly and fully
(beyond the kickdown point).
Whilst the speed is being exceeded,
the cruising speed displayed on the in-
strument panel flashes.
When the emergency has passed, re -
lease the accelerator pedal: the speed
limiter function will return as soon as
you reach a speed lower than the limit
speed before the emergency.
Limit speed cannot be maintained
In some driving conditions (for example
when driving up or down a steep gradi -
ent), the system is unable to maintain
the limit speed: the stored speed on the
instrument panel information display
will flash to inform you of this situation.
Switching off the function
The speed limiter function is interrupted
when you press:
– switch 4 (O), in which case the limit
speed remains stored and the mes-
sage “Stored” appears on the instru-
ment panel;
– switch 1 , in which case the limit
speed is no longer stored, and the in-
dicator light on the instrument panel
goes out to confirm that the function
has been cancelled.
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