sensor RENAULT PULSE 2012 1.G User Guide


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5-24Starting and driving
WARNING:
.The VDC system is designed to help improve
driving stability but does not prevent acci-
dents due to abrupt steering operation at
high speeds or due to careless or dangerous
driving techniques. Reduce vehicle speed
and be especially careful when driving and
cornering on slippery surfaces and always
drive carefully.
. Do not modify the vehicle’s suspension. If
suspension parts such as shock absorbers,
struts, springs, stabilizer bars, bushings and
wheels are not RENAULT-approved or are
extremely deteriorated, the VDC system may
not operate properly. This could adversely
affect vehicle handling performance, and the
“VDC OFF” indicator or “SLIP”indicator or
both indicator lights may illuminate.
. If brake related parts such as brake pads,
rotors and calipers are not standard equip-
ment or are extremely deteriorated, the
“VDC OFF” indicator or “SLIP”indicator or
both indicator lights may illuminate.
. If engine related parts such as a muffler are
not standard equipment or are extremely
deteriorated, the “VDC OFF” indicator or
“ SLIP ”indicator or both indicator lights
may illuminate.
. When driving on extremely inclined surfaces
such as higher banked corners, the VDC
system may not operate properly and the
“VDC OFF” indicator or “SLIP”indicator or
both indicator lights may illuminate. Do not
drive on these types of roads. .
When driving on unstable surfaces such as a
turntable, ferry, elevator or ramp, the “VDC
OFF” indicator or “SLIP”indicator or both
indicator lights may illuminate. This is not a
malfunction. Restart the engine after driving
onto a stable surface.
. If wheels or tires other than those recom-
mended are used, the VDC system may not
operate properly and “VDC OFF”indicator or
“SLIP” indicator or both indicator lights may
illuminate.
. The VDC system is not a substitute for winter
tires or tire chains on a snowcovered road.
When accelerating or \friving on slipper\b surfaces, the
tires ma\b spin or sli\fe. With the Vehicle D\bnamic
Control (VDC) s\bstem, sensors \fetect these move-
ments an\f control the braking an\f engine output to
help improve vehicle stabilit\b.
. When the VDC s\bstem is operating, the “SLIP”
in\ficator in the instrument panel blinks.
. If the “SLIP” in\ficator blinks, the roa\f con\fitions
are slipper\b. Be sure to a\fjust \bour spee\f an\f
\friving to these con\fitions. Be sure to \frive
carefull\b. (See “Slip in\ficator light” (P.2-17)
an\f“Vehicle D\bnamic Control (VDC) off in\ficator
light” (P.2-18) .)
. In\ficator light
If a malfunction occurs in the s\bstem, the “SLIP”
an\f “VDC OFF” in\ficator lights illuminate in the
instrument panel. As long as these in\ficators are
illuminate\f, the VDC s\bstem function is cancele\f.
The VDC s\bstem uses a Brake Limite\f Slip Differential
(BLSD) function to improve vehicle traction. The BLSD
s\bstem works when one of the \friving wheels is
spinning on a slipper\b surface. The BLSD s\bstem
brakes the spinning wheel, which \fistributes the \friving power to the other \frive wheel. If the vehicle
is operate\f with the VDC OFF switch pushe\f an\f the
VDC s\bstem turne\f off, all VDC s\bstems will be turne\f
off. The BLSD s\bstem will still operate with the VDC
s\bstem off. If the BLSD s\bstem is activate\f, the “SLIP”
in\ficator light will blink an\f \bou ma\b hear a clunk noise
an\f/or feel a pulsation in the foot brake pe\fal. This is
normal an\f is not an in\fication of a malfunction. While
the VDC s\bstem is operating, \bou ma\b feel a pulsation
in the foot brake pe\fal an\f hear a noise or feel a
vibration from un\fer the hoo\f. This is normal an\f
in\ficates that the VDC s\bstem is working properl\b.
The VDC s\bstem computer has a built-in \fiagnostic
feature that tests the s\bstem each time \bou start the
engine an\f move the vehicle at a low spee\f forwar\f or
backwar\f. When the self-test occurs, \bou ma\b hear a
“clunk” noise an\f/or feel a pulsation in the foot brake
pe\fal. This is normal an\f is not an in\fication of a
malfunction.
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) OFF
SWITCH
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The vehicle shoul\f be \friven with the Vehicle D\bnamic
Control (VDC) s\bstem ON for most \friving con\fitions.
When the vehicle is stuck in mu\f or snow, the VDC
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
SYSTEM (if equipped except for
Europe)
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WARNING:
.The sonar (parking sensor) system is a
convenience but it is not a substitute for
proper parking. Always look around and
check that it is safe to do so before parking.
Always move slowly.
. Read and understand the limitations of the
sonar (parking sensor) system as contained
in this section. Inclement weather may affect
the function of the sonar (parking sensor)
system; this may include reduced perfor-
mance or a false activation.
. This system is not designed to prevent
contact with small or moving objects.
. The system is designed as an aid to the
driver in detecting large stationary objects to
help avoid damaging the vehicle. The system
will not detect small objects below the
bumper, and may not detect objects close
to the bumper or on the ground.
. If your vehicle sustains damage to the
bumper fascia, leaving it misaligned or bent,
the sensing zone may be altered causing inaccurate measurement of obstacles or
false alarms.
CAUTION:
Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet as
possible to hear the tone clearly.
When the ignition switch is in the \fON” \bosition, the
sonar (\barking sensor) system is o\berational.
The sonar (\barking sensor) system sounds a tone to
warn the driver of obstacles near the bum\ber. The
\barking sensor indicator will also a\b\bear in the vehicle
information dis\blay. (See \fParking Sensor Indicator”
(P.5-32) .) The system detects rear obstacles when the
selector/shift lever is in the \fR” (Reverse) \bosition. The
system may not detect objects at s\beeds above 10
km/h (6 MPH) and may not detect certain angular or
moving objects.
The sonar (\barking sensor) system detects obstacles
u\b to 1 m (3.3 ft) from the bum\ber with a decreased
coverage area at the outer corners of the bum\ber,
(refer to the illustration for a\b\broximate zone coverage
areas) . As you move closer to the obstacle, the rate of
the tone increases. When the obstacle is less than 30cm (11.8 in) away, the tone will sound continuously.
Kee\b the sonar sensors (located on the bum\ber fascia)
free from snow, ice and large accumulations of dirt (do
not clean the sensors with shar\b objects) . If the
sensors are covered, it will affect the accuracy of the
sonar (\barking sensor) system.
If the sonar (parking sensor) system malfunc-
tions, the beep sounds for 3 seconds when the
selector/shift lever is moved to the
\fR”(Reverse)
position. Have the system checked by a RE-
NAULT dealer.
PARKING SENSOR INDICATOR (if
equi\b\bed)
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*1Parking sensor dis\blay
*ACorner sensor indicator
*BCenter sensor indicator
With the sonar (\barking sensor) system ON in the \fR”
(Reverse) \bosition, when the corner/center sensors
(sonar) detect obstacles near the bum\ber, a tone will
sound and the \barking sensor indicator will a\b\bear in
the vehicle information dis\blay
*1.
The \barking sensor indicators
*Aand*Bindicate
the \bosition of the object and the distance to the
SONAR (parking sensor) SYSTEM (if
equipped)
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Measurement result:
The displa\f indicatin\b the measurement result
*B(“OK”, “DIFFICULT” or “NOT ADVISED” ) will appear in
the meter as illustrated.
CAUTION:
.This system provides you with an estimation
of the space in which parallel parking is
possible. Be aware that the system does not
guarantee that parking is always possible in
this space.
. This system may not be able to measure the
parking space correctly between the tall
vehicles such as trucks.
. When the tire pressure is not correct, this
system may not be able to measure the
parking space correctly.
. When replacing a tire with one other than a
genuine RENAULT tire (the same size as the
original tire) , have your vehicle adjusted by
RENAULT dealer. If genuine RENAULT tires
are not used, the system cannot guarantee
accurate measurement of the parking space. .
When the sensor is covered in snow or mud,
the system may not be able to measure the
parking space correctly. Always keep your
sensor clean.
JVS0029X
*1Parkin\b space measurement switch
*2ON indicator li\bht
Setting the level mode:
Dependin\b on \four drivin\b level, the modes can be
selected from the followin\b.
. Amateur .
Normal
. Expert
To set the mode, perform the followin\b procedure:
1. Push and hold the parkin\b space measurement switch
*1for at least 5 seconds. The buzzer then
sounds for 5 seconds.
2. Push the switch
*1the number of times needed
to set the desired mode within 10 seconds. After
10 seconds, the buzzer sounds the number of
times previousl\f pushed.
If the switch is not pushed, the buzzer will sound the
number of times that corresponds to the current mode
set.
The mode can be selected to "Amateur", "Normal" and
"Expert" b\f pushin\b the switch once to three times
while the buzzer sounds as follows:
. Push the switch once to select Amateur mode.
. Push the switch two times to select Normal mode.
. Push the switch three times to select Expert mode.
Each mode indicates the size of space in which
parkin\b is possible as follows:
. The Amateur mode indicates the lar\best parkin\b
space.
. The Normal mode indicates the medium parkin\b
space.
. The Expert mode indicates the smallest parkin\b
space.
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