traction control RENAULT MEGANE 2005 X84 / 2.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
NU761_2_G1-FRA.qxd 10/11/05 15:52 Page 0.02
0.02
Brief overview
 Tyre pressures ........................................................................\
...............................................0.04 - 0.07
 RENAULT card: use
........................................................................\
..................................1.02 ➟1.08
 Child restraints/seats
........................................................................\
...............................1.32 ➟1.42
 Warning lights (instrument panel)
........................................................................\
......1.46 ➟1.77
 Engine Stop/Start
........................................................................\
.....................................................2.05
 Driving
........................................................................\
....................................................... ...................2.37
Tyre pressure monitor
........................................................................\
.........................2.15 ➟2.18
Electronic Stability Program: ESP
........................................................................\
.................2.19
Traction control: ASR
........................................................................\
.............................2.20 - 2.21
Emergency brake assist
........................................................................\
......................................2.24
Cruise control/Speed limiter
........................................................................\
............2.25 ➟2.31
 Heating/air conditioning
........................................................................\
........................3.02 ➟3.16
 Bonnet/maintenance
........................................................................\
................................4.02 ➟4.14
 Practical advice (changing bulbs, fuses, breakdown, faults)
........................................................................\
........................5.02 ➟5.37
NU761_2_G1-ENG.qxp 1/6/2006 12:23 PM Page 0.02 (Black plate)

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
NU761_2_G1-FRA.qxd 10/11/05 15:54 Page 1.45
1.45
DRIVER’S POSITION, LEFT-HAND DRIVE (continued)
The equipment fitted, described below, depends on the version, option an\
d country.
1 Side air vent.
2 Side window demisting outlet.
3 Stalk for:
 direction indicators,
 external lights,
 front fog lights,
 rear fog lights.
4 Instrument panel.
5 Location of Driver’s Airbag and
horn.
6 Radio remote control.
7  Steering column stalk for
windscreen and rear screen
wash/wipe.
 Computer information readout control.
8 Display panel, depending on
vehicle, displaying the time,
temperature, radio and navigation
system information, etc. 9
Central air vents.
10 Air conditioning controls.
11 Location of passenger airbag.
12 Side window demisting outlet.
13 Side air vent.
14 Glove box.
15 Location of radio, navigation
system, etc.
16 Central door locking switch.
17 Hazard warning lights switch.
18 Location for ashtray, cigarette-
lighter and cup holder. 19
Handbrake.
20 Gear lever.
21 RENAULT card reader.
22 Engine Start/Stop button.
23 Storage compartment.
24 Control for adjusting steering
wheel height and depth.
25 Bonnet release.
26 Controls for:
 electric headlight beam adjustment,
 instrument panel lighting dimmer,
 cruise control and speed limiter,
 ASR traction control.
NU761_2_G1-ENG.qxp 1/6/2006 12:23 PM Page 1.45 (Black plate)

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
NU761_2_G1-FRA.qxd 10/11/05 15:54 Page 1.47
1.47
DRIVER’S POSITION, RIGHT-HAND DRIVE (continued)
The equipment fitted, described below, depends on the version, option an\
d country.
1 Side window demisting outlet.
2 Location of passenger airbag.
3 Air conditioning controls.
4 Central air vents.
5 Display panel, depending on
vehicle, displaying the time,
temperature, radio and navigation
system information, etc...
6 Stalk for:
 direction indicators,
 external lights,
 front fog lights,
 rear fog lights.
7 Instrument panel.
8 Radio remote control.
9  Steering column stalk for
windscreen and rear screen
wash/wipe,
 Computer information readout control. 10
Side window demisting outlet.
11 Side air vent.
12 Controls for:
 electric headlight beam adjustment,
 Instrument panel lighting dimmer,
 cruise control and speed limiter,
 ASR traction control.
13 Location of Driver’s Airbag and
horn.
14 Control for adjusting steering
wheel height and depth.
15 Location of radio, navigation
system, etc.
16 Engine Start/Stop button. 17
RENAULT card reader.
18 Location for ashtray, cigarette-
lighter and cup holder.
19 Handbrake.
20 Gear lever.
21 Hazard warning lights switch.
22 Door central locking switches.
23 Storage compartment.
24 Glove box.
25 Bonnet release.
26 Side air vent.
NU761_2_G1-ENG.qxp 1/6/2006 12:23 PM Page 1.47 (Black plate)

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
NU761_2_G1-FRA.qxd 10/11/05 15:54 Page 1.51
1.51
INSTRUMENT PANEL (continued)
The presence and operation of the indicator lights described below depen\
d on the vehicle equipment and country.
1 Rev counter
(scale × 1000)
üElectronic Stability
Program (ESP) and
traction control system
(ASR) warning light.
There are several reasons for the
warning light coming on: see
Electronic Stability Program
(ESP) and Traction control system
(ASR) in Section 2.
äFume 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, contact your RENAULT Dealer
as soon as possible;
 If it flashes, reduce the engine speed until the light stops
flashing.
Consult your RENAULT Dealer
as soon as possible.
Refer to the information on
emission control, fuel economy
and driving in Section 2. 1
cLeft-hand direction
indicator light
xAnti-lock braking system
(ABS) indicator light
This comes on when the
engine is started then goes out.
If it comes on when you are
driving, it indicates a fault in the
anti-lock braking system (ABS).
Braking will then be as normal,
without the ABS system.
Contact your RENAULT Dealer as
soon as possible. 1
åAirbag warning light
This lights up when the
engine is started and goes
out after a few seconds.
If it does not light up when the
ignition is switched on, or comes
on when the engine is running,
there is a fault in the system.
Consult your RENAULT Dealer as
soon as possible.
NU761_2_G1-ENG.qxp 1/6/2006 12:23 PM Page 1.51 (Black plate)

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
NU761_2_G1-FRA.qxd 10/11/05 15:54 Page 1.59
1.59
INSTRUMENT PANEL (continued)
The presence and operation of the indicator lights described below depen\
d on the vehicle equipment and country.
1 Rev counter
(scale × 1000)
xAnti-lock braking system
(ABS) indicator light
This comes on when the
engine is started then goes out.
If it comes on when you are
driving, it indicates a fault in the
anti-lock braking system (ABS).
Braking will then be as normal,
without the ABS system.
Contact your RENAULT Dealer as
soon as possible.
åAirbag warning light
This lights up when the
engine is started and goes
out after a few seconds.
If it does not light up when the
ignition is switched on, or comes
on when the engine is running,
there is a fault in the system.
Consult your RENAULT Dealer as
soon as possible. 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, contact your RENAULT Dealer
as soon as possible;
 If it flashes, reduce the engine speed until the light stops
flashing.
Consult your RENAULT Dealer
as soon as possible.
Refer to the information on
emission control, fuel economy
and driving in Section 2.
cLeft-hand direction
indicator light 1
üElectronic Stability
Program (ESP) and
traction control system
(ASR) indicator light.
There are several reasons for the
warning light coming on: see
Electronic Stability Program
(ESP) and Traction control system
(ASR) in Section 2.
îSpeed limiter and cruise
control indicator light
To understand how this
operates, see the information on
the Cruise control and Speed
limiter in Section 2.
NU761_2_G1-ENG.qxp 1/6/2006 12:23 PM Page 1.59 (Black plate)

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
23511

NU761_2_G1-FRA.qxd 10/11/05 15:54 Page 1.74
1.74
TRIP COMPUTER AND WARNING SYSTEM (continued)
Examples of fault messages
Message Display
Instrument panel variant 2 Interpretation of messages
"ESP/ASR deactivated"
ASR traction control deactivated (see information on traction control \
in
section 2) and ESP, electronic stability program (see “electronic stability
program: ESP with understeer control” paragraph in section 2).
"No tyre sensor" or "Tyre sensor out of order"
Sensor fault on the missing wheel in zone Aof the display: this is displayed, for
example, when the emergency spare wheel is fitted on the vehicle (see T\
yre
pressure monitor in Section 2).
"Check tyre pressure"
Wheel inflation fault (underinflation) indicated on the multifunction \
display or
in zone Aon the information display; adjust the pressure as soon as possible.
"Bleed diesel filter" or "Check diesel filter"
Indicates that there is water present in the diesel fuel.
Consult your RENAULT Dealer as soon as possible.
Message Display
Instrument panel variant 1
NU761_2_G1-ENG.qxp 1/6/2006 12:23 PM Page 1.74 (Black plate)

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
NU761_2_G2-FRA.qxd 4/11/05 10:48 Page 2.01
2.01
Section 2: Driving
(Advice on use relating to fuel economy and the environment)
Running in ........................................................................\
.................................................................................................2.02
Starting and stopping the engine
........................................................................\
.............................................2.03 ➟2.05
Special features of petrol versions
........................................................................\
....................................................... .2.06
Special features of diesel versions
........................................................................\
....................................................... .2.07
Special features of diesel versions with particle filter
........................................................................\
.....................2.08
Gear lever
........................................................................\
....................................................... ............................................2.09
Handbrake
........................................................................\
....................................................... ...........................................2.10
Power assisted steering
........................................................................\
....................................................... .....................2.10
Advice on emission control and fuel economy
........................................................................\
....................2.11 ➟2.13
Environment
........................................................................\
....................................................... ....................................... 2.14
Tyre pressure monitor
........................................................................\
....................................................... .........2.15 ➟2.18
Electronic Stability Program: ESP
........................................................................\
....................................................... ..2.19
Traction control: ASR
........................................................................\
....................................................... ............2.20 - 2.21
Anti-lock Braking System: ABS
........................................................................\
.................................................2.22 - 2.23
Emergency brake assist
........................................................................\
....................................................... .....................2.24
Speed Limiter
........................................................................\
....................................................... ........................2.25 ➟2.27
Cruise control
........................................................................\
....................................................... ........................2.28 ➟2.31
Parking proximity sensor
........................................................................\
....................................................... ......2.32 - 2.33
Automatic transmission
........................................................................\
....................................................... ......2.34 ➟2.37
NU761_2_G2-ENG.qxp 03-Jan-06 20:48 Page 2.01 (Black/Process Black\
plate)

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
A

NU761_2_G2-FRA.qxd 4/11/05 10:48 Page 2.19
ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM: ESP WITH UNDERSTEER CONTROL
When the function begins to
operate, warning light Aflashes to
warn you.
If the warning light comes on
accompanied by the “ASR/ESP
deactivated” 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 operation
of the ESP in the case of pronounced
understeering (loss of front axle
roadholding).
Operating faults
If the system detects an operating
fault, the message “Check traction
control” or “ESP/ASR not
functioning” is displayed on the
instrument panel display along with
indicator light and indicator
light A.
Contact your RENAULT Dealer.
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 conjunction with the
understeer control system.
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
selected by the driver and the actual
direction of the vehicle and corrects
this as necessary by applying the
brakes selectively and/or acting on
the engine power.
2.19
This function is an
additional aid in case of
critical driving conditions
to enable the vehicle
behaviour 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
circumstances replace the
vigilance or responsibility of the
driver when manoeuvring the
vehicle (the driver must always
be ready for sudden incidents
which may occur when driving).
NU761_2_G2-ENG.qxp 03-Jan-06 20:48 Page 2.19 (Black/Process Black\
plate)

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
A

NU761_2_G2-FRA.qxd 4/11/05 10:48 Page 2.20
2.20
TRACTION CONTROL: ASR
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 spin, the
system brakes automatically until
the drive supplied becomes
compatible with the level of grip.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
Aflashes to
warn you.
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 case of
critical driving conditions
to enable the vehicle
behaviour to be adapted to suit
the driving conditions.
However, the function does not
take the place of the driver. I t
does not increase the vehicle’s
limits and should not encourage
you to drive more quickly.
Therefore, it can under no
circumstances replace the
vigilance or responsibility of the
driver when manoeuvring the
vehicle (the driver must always
be ready for sudden incidents
which may occur when driving).
NU761_2_G2-ENG.qxp 03-Jan-06 20:48 Page 2.20 (Black/Process Black\
plate)

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
1

A

NU761_2_G2-FRA.qxd 4/11/05 10:48 Page 2.21
TRACTION CONTROL: ASR (continued)Operating faults
If the system detects an operating
fault, the message Check traction
control or ESP/ASR not functioning
is displayed on the instrument panel
display along with the
warning light and warning light A.
Contact your RENAULT Dealer.
If the warning light comes on
accompanied by the “ASR
deselected” message when the engine
is started, slowly turn the steering
wheel from lock to lock to reinitialise
the system.
Disabling the function also disables
the ESP function.
Correct this as soon as possible by
pressing switch 1again.
The function is reactivated
automatically 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).
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 wheelspin. If this is
not required, it is possible to
deactivate the function by pressing
switch 1.
The “ESP/ASR deactivated” message
is displayed on the instrument panel
along with warning light Ato inform
you.
2.21
NU761_2_G2-ENG.qxp 03-Jan-06 20:48 Page 2.21 (Black/Process Black\
plate)