traction control RENAULT DUSTER 2016 Owners Manual

1.44
’4-wheel drive mode indica-
tor light
Refer to the information on “4WD Lock
mode” in Section 2.
‘2-wheel drive mode indica-
tor light
Refer to the information on “2WD
mode” in Section 2.
ÐSpeed limiter warning light
Refer to the information on the
“Speed limiter” in Section 2.
^Water in the diesel filter
warning light
This lights up when the ignition is
switched on and goes out after a few
seconds.
If it remains lit or comes on while driv-
ing, it indicates that water is present in
the diesel.
Contact your approved Dealer as soon
as possible.
Indicator light ESC
Refer to the information on
“Driving correction devices and aids” in
Section 2.
ÅDoor status warning light
This indicates the status of the doors
(or tailgate).
WARNING LIGHTS (4/7)
A
Warning light for the elec-
tronic stability program
(ESC) and traction control system
There are several reasons for the warn-
ing light to come on: see “Electronic
Stability Program ESC with unders-
teer control and traction control” in
Section 2.
2 Door(s) open warning light
Refer to “Opening/closing the doors” in
Section 1.
Mode warning light ECO

This comes on when ECO mode ECO
is activated.
Please refer to the information on
“Driving advice, Eco-driving” in
Section 2.
ϦCruise control warning
lights
Refer to the information on “Cruise con-
trol” in Section 2.
The presence and operation of the warning lights DEPEND ON THE EQUIPMENT\
AND COUNTRY.

1.46
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Electronic fault or diesel
preheating warning light
With the ignition switched on,
this light comes on; it indicates that the
heater plugs are operating.
It goes out after preheating is sufficient
and the engine can be started.
If it remains lit or comes on when you
are driving, it indicates an electrical or
electronic fault. Contact an approved
dealer as soon as possible.
ÆSTOP light
This lights up when the ignition
is switched on and goes out as soon as
the engine is started. It lights up at the
same time as other warning lights, and
is accompanied by a beep.
It requires you to stop immediately, for
your own safety, as soon as traffic con-
ditions allow.
Switch off the engine and do not restart
it.
Consult an approved dealer.
ÄWarning light for monitoring
exhaust gas
It comes on when the ignition is
switched on and then goes out.
– If it lights up continuously, consult an authorised dealer as soon as possi-
ble;
– If it flashes, reduce the engine speed until the light stops flashing. Contact
your approved Dealer as soon as
possible.
Please refer to the information on
“Maintenance and anti-pollution advice”
in Section 2.
ùIndicator light ESC
See “Electronic Stability
Program ESC with understeer control
and traction control” in Section 2.
Tyre pressure loss warning
Please refer to the information
on the “Tyre pressure loss warning” in
Section 2.
Engine standby warning
light
Please see information in the para-
graph on “Stop and Start Function” in
Section 2.
\bUnavailability of engine
standby warning light
Please see information in the para-
graph on “Stop and Start Function” in
Section 2.
ÜNot used.
îNot used.
A
The presence and operation of the warning lights DEPEND ON THE EQUIPMENT\
AND COUNTRY.
WARNING LIGHTS (6/7)

2.32
TRANSMISSION: 4-wheel drive (4WD) (3/4)
Electronic stability program and
traction control when driving off-
road
(vehicles equipped with ESC)
When driving on soft ground (sand,
mud, deep snow), we recommend that
you deactivate the ESC function by
pressing the “ ESC” switch.
In this case, only individual wheel bra-
king remains active. This function ap-
plies the brake to any wheel that is slip-
ping, allowing the engine torque to be
transferred to the wheels with the most
grip. This is particularly useful when
crossing a bridge.
All the ESC functions will be reactivated
when the vehicle speed reaches ap-
proximately 30 mph (50 km/h) (36 mph
(60 km/h) in 4WD Lock mode), when
the engine is restarted or when the
“ESC” button is pressed again.Operating faults
If the system detects an operating
fault, it automatically switches to “2WD”
mode, and the
‘ and Ò war-
ning lights come on.
Drive as soon as possible at a mode-
rate speed to an approved dealer.
For certain operating faults, the system
may not be able to switch to “2WD" or
"4WD Lock" mode. "AUTO" mode re-
mains active.
Contact an approved dealer as soon as
possible.
In this case, we recommend that you
stop as soon as possible to allow the
system to cool down (until the warning
light stops flashing).
Cooling may take up to five minutes.
If the system detects excessive whee-
lspin on the front wheels, it adapts the
engine to run in a way that reduces
wheelspin.
Anti-lock braking in “
LOCK” mode
(vehicles equipped with ABS)
When “4WD Lock" mode is active, the
ABS switches to off-road mode. In this
case, the wheels may lock intermit-
tently to achieve better grip, thus redu-
cing braking distances on soft ground.
When this mode is active:
– the vehicle’s manoeuvrability is limi- ted during braking. This operating
mode is therefore not recommended
in very low-grip conditions (eg. ice).
– there may be some noise. This is normal, and does not indicate an
operating fault.

2.36
DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES/AIDS (3/4)
Electronic stability program
ESC with understeer control
and traction control
Electronic Stability Program ESC
(depending on the vehicle)
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.). Understeer control
This system optimises the action of the
ESC in the case of pronounced under-
steering (loss of front axle road hold-
ing).
Traction control
This system helps to limit wheelspin of
the drive wheels and to control the ve-
hicle when pulling away accelerating or
decelerating.
Deactivating the ESC
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 whee-
lspin. If this is not required, it is possible
to deactivate the function by pressing
switch 1.
The warning light
 on the instru-
ment panel comes on to warn you of
this.
If you deactivate this function, the
traction control system will also be
deactivated.
With the Electronic Stability Program
ESC with understeer control and trac-
tion control providing additional safety,
you are advised not to drive with the
function disabled. Correct this as soon
as possible by pressing the switch 1
again.
Note: The function is automatically
reactivated when the ignition is switched
on, or when the speed exceeds 30 mph
(50 km/h) in “AUTO” and “2WD” modes,
and approximately 36 mph (60 km/h) in
“4WD Lock” mode.
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2.37
DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES/AIDS (4/4)
Hill start assistance
Depending on the gradient of the in-
cline, this system assists the driver
when starting on a hill. It prevents the
vehicle from rolling backwards by au-
tomatically applying the brakes when
the driver lifts his/her foot off the brake
pedal to depress the accelerator pedal.
It only operates when the gear lever is
in a position other than neutral (other
than N or P for automatic transmis-
sions) and the vehicle is completely
stationary (brake pedal depressed).
The system holds the vehicle for ap-
proximately 2 seconds. The brakes are
then released (the vehicle will move ac-
cording to the slope).
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, the indicator
light
 flashes on the instrument
panel.
Operating faults
When the system detects an opera-
ting fault the warning lights
Ò and
 appear on the instrument panel.
In this case, the Electronic Stability
Program ESC with understeer control
and traction control are deactivated.
Please consult an authorised dealer if
these warning lights remain displayed
on the instrument panel after the igni-
tion is switched off and on again.
The hill start assistance
system cannot completely
prevent the vehicle from
rolling backwards in all sit-
uations (extremely steep gradients
etc.).
In all cases, the driver may depress
the brake pedal to prevent the vehi-
cle from rolling backwards.
The hill start assistance function
should not be used for prolonged
stops: use the brake pedal.
This function is not designed to im-
mobilise the vehicle permanently.
If necessary, use the brake pedal to
stop the vehicle.
The driver must remain particularly
vigilant when driving on slippery or
low-grip surfaces and/or on hills.
Risk of serious injury.

2.47
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX (3/4)
Special circumstances
– Depending on the vehicle, snow position: if you are driving on slip-
pery surfaces (snow, mud, etc.)
press switch 5, the operating indica-
tor light 6 comes on.
Once these special driving con-
ditions no longer apply, exit this
function by pressing switch 5
again. The warning light 6 goes
out.
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– If the road contour and bends in
the road do not allow you to stay in
automatic mode (e.g.: in mountain-
ous areas), it is recommended that
you switch to manual mode.
This will prevent the automatic gear-
box from changing gears repeatedly
when climbing, and permit engine
braking on long descents.
– In cold weather , to prevent the
engine from stalling, wait a few sec-
onds before moving the selector
lever from position P or N and en-
gaging it in D or R. –
Vehicles not fitted with traction
control: on a slippery surface or
surface with a low level of adhesion,
change to manual mode and select
second gear (or even third) before
starting the engine to avoid wheel-
spin when accelerating.
In very cold weather, the system
may prevent the gears from being
shifted in manual mode until the
gearbox reaches the right tempera-
ture.
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7.4
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (4/5)
remote control door lockingbatteries ..............................................................\
......... 5.38
remote control door locking unit ................................1.2 → 1.4
remote engine start-up ............................................... 1.2 – 1.3
RENAULT ANTI-INTRUDER DEVICE (RAID) ..................... 1.7
replacement parts ................................................................ 6.8
reverse gear selecting ..............................................................\
......... 2.29
reversing sensor ..................................................... 2.49 – 2.50
roof bars ........................................................................\
.... 3.28
roof rack roof bars ....................................................................... 3.28
running in ........................................................................\
..... 2.2
S
seat belts ...............................................................1.13 → 1.21
service sheets..........................................................\
6.9 → 6.14
signals and lights .................................................... 1.59 – 1.60
speakers location ...............................................................\
......... 5.43
special features of diesel versions.....................................\
2.11
special features of LPG versions ..... 2.12 → 2.14, 5.28 → 5.35
special features of petrol vehicles ..................................... 2.10
speed limiter ..........................................................2.38 → 2.40
starting ...............................................................\
........2.3 → 2.6
starting the engine .....................................................2.2 → 2.9
steering wheel adjustment .............................................................\
...... 1.56
Stop & Start ...............................................................2.7 → 2.9
Stop & Start function..................................................2.7 → 2.9
storage compartment.............................................3.16 → 3.19
storage compartments ...........................................3.16 → 3.19
sun visor ........................................................................\
.... 3.13
T
tailgate ...............................................................\
....3.23 → 3.25tanks and reservoirs
brake fluid ...................................................................... 4.8
coolant ................................................................\
........... 4.9
tanks and reservoirs: windscreen washer ...................................................... 4.10
technical specifications .......................................6.2, 6.6 → 6.8
telephone ..............................................................\
............. 3.29
towing .................................................................\
................. 6.7 breakdown .......................................................5.40 → 5.42
towing equipment ......................................................... 3.26
towing a caravan ................................................................. 6.7
towing hitch............................................................\
5.40 → 5.42
towing rings ............................................................ 3.24 – 3.25
towing weights ..................................................................... 6.7
traction control .......................................................2.34 → 2.37
transporting children ..............................................1.22 → 1.32
transporting objects in the luggage compartment ............................. 3.24 – 3.25
trims ..................................................................\
................... 5.9
trip computer and warning system.........................1.50 → 1.55
tyre inflation kit......................................................\
.....5.5 → 5.8
tyre pressure.............................2.22 → 2.28, 4.12 – 4.13, 5.13
tyre pressure loss warning.....................................2.22 → 2.28
tyre pressures ......................................................... 4.12 – 4.13
tyres ............................. 2.22 → 2.28, 4.12 – 4.13, 5.12 → 5.15
V
variable power-assisted steering ....................................... 1.56
vehicle identification ............................................................ 6.2
vehicle identification plates ........................................6.2 → 6.4
ventilation air conditioning ...................................................... 3.2 – 3.3
heating and air conditioning system ....................3.4 → 3.7
W
warning buzzer .................................................................. 1.60