traction control RENAULT SCENIC 2016 J95 / 3.G Owners Manual

1.51
DRIVING POSITION: LEFT-HAND DRIVE (2/2)
1 Side air vent.
2 Side window demister outlet.
3 Stalk for:
– direction indicator lights;
– exterior lights;
– front fog lights;
– rear fog light.
4 Location for driver’s air bag and horn.
5 – Steering column stalk for wind-
screen and rear screen wash/
wiper.
– On-board computer information
read-out control and vehicle set-
tings customisation menu.
6 Instrument panel.
7 Centre air vents.
8 Hazard warning lights switch.
9 Instrument panel customisation menu control.
The equipment fitted, described below, DEPENDS ON THE VERSION AND COUNTRY.
21 Cruise control/speed limiter control.
22 Heating and ventilation controls.
23 Engine start/stop button.
24 Control for adjusting steering wheel height and reach.
25 Cruise control/speed limiter controls.
26 Bonnet release.
27 Controls for: – headlight beam height remote ad-
justment;
– lighting dimmer for control instru-
ments;
– activation/deactivation of the trac-
tion control;
– activation/deactivation of the
function Stop and Start.
28 Traction control.
29 Control for some multimedia equip- ment.
10 Door central locking/unlocking
switch.
11 Location for radio, navigation
system, etc.
12 – Display (depending on the vehi-
cle) of time, temperature, radio
information, navigation system in-
formation, etc.
– Driver and front passenger seat
belt unfastened and passenger
airbag deactivated warning lights.
13 Location for passenger air bag.
14 Side window demister outlet.
15 Side air vent.
16 Glove box.
17 Electronic parking brake or manual parking brake control.
18 Storage compartment, accessories socket or cigarette lighter/multime-
dia socket.
19 Gear lever.
20 RENAULT card reader.

1.53
DRIVING POSITION: RIGHT-HAND DRIVE (2/2)
The equipment fitted, described below, DEPENDS ON THE VERSION AND COUNTRY.
1 Side air vent.
2 Side window demister outlet.
3 Location for passenger air bag.
4 Centre air vents.
5 – Display (depending on the vehi-
cle) of time, temperature, radio
information, navigation system in-
formation, etc.
– Driver and front passenger seat
belt unfastened and passenger
airbag deactivated warning lights.
6 Location for radio, navigation system, etc.
7 Central door locking/unlocking con- trols.
8 Hazard warning lights switch.
9 Instrument panel customisation menu control.
10 Instrument panel.
17 Cruise control/speed limiter controls.
18 Control for adjusting steering wheel height and reach.
19 Engine Start/Stop button.
20 Heating and ventilation controls.
21 Electronic parking brake or manual parking brake control.
22 RENAULT card reader.
23 Gear lever.
24 Storage compartment, accessories socket or cigarette lighter/multime-
dia socket.
25 Cruise control/speed limiter control.
26 Glove box.
27 Bonnet release.
28 Traction control.
29 Control for some multimedia equip- ment.
11
Stalk for:
– direction indicator lights;
– exterior lights;
– front fog lights;
– rear fog light.
12 Location for driver’s air bag and horn.
13 – Steering column stalk for wind-
screen and rear screen wash/
wiper.
– On-board computer information
read-out control and vehicle set-
tings customisation menu.
14 Side window demister outlet.
15 Side air vent.
16 Controls for: – headlight beam height remote ad-
justment;
– lighting dimmer for control instru-
ments;
– activation/deactivation of the trac-
tion control;
– activation/deactivation of the
function Stop and Start.

1.56
WARNING LIGHTS (3/5)
åAirbag warning light
This lights up when the engine
is started and goes out after approxi-
mately three seconds. If it does not
come on when the ignition is switched
on or if it remains lit, there is a fault in
the system.
Contact your approved Dealer as soon
as possible.
¹Passenger airbag OFF
Please refer to the information
on “Child safety: deactivating/activating
the front passenger airbag” in Section 1.
›Passenger airbag ON
Please refer to the information
on “Child safety: deactivating/activating
the front passenger airbag” in Section 1.
Rear seat belt reminder
(depending
on vehicle)
Warning light
ß comes on, ac-
companied (depending on the vehicle)
by a message indicating the number
of fastened seat belts on the instru-
ment panel for approximately 30 sec-
onds, each time the vehicle is started,
a door is opened or a seat belt is fas-
tened/unfastened. Check that the rear
passengers are wearing seat belts and
that the number of seat belts shown as
fastened corresponds to the number of
rear seat places occupied.
xAnti-lock braking warning
light
This lights up when the ignition is
switched on and goes out after approxi-
mately three seconds. If it does not go
out after the ignition is switched on, or
lights up when driving, there is a fault
with the ABS. The braking system then
operates as it would on a vehicle with-
out the system ABS.
Contact an approved Dealer as soon as
possible. The presence and operation of the warning lights DEPEND ON THE EQUIPMENT\
AND COUNTRY.
Hill start assistance warning
light
Please refer to the information on the
“Driver correction devices and aids” in
Section 2.
Warning light for electronic
stability program ( ESC ) and
traction control system
Refer to information on “Driver correc-
tion devices and aids” in Section 2.

1.68
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.
« Checking control functions » Displayed with the ignition on when the vehicle is running self-diagnost\
ics.
« Traction control off » Indicates that you have deactivated the traction control function.
« Turn steering
wheel + 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.

2.24
DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS (1/5)
Depending on the vehicle, this is com-
posed of:
– anti-lock braking system (ABS);
– emergency brake assist;
– electronic stability program (ESC) with understeer control;
– traction control;
– grip control;
– hill start assistance. Operating faults:
–
© and x lit up on the in-
strument panel alongside mes-
sages “Check ABS”, “Check brak-
ing system” and “Check ESC”: ABS,
ESC and emergency brake assist
are deactivated. Braking is always
enabled;
–
x, D, © and ® lit
up on the instrument panel alongside
the message “Braking system fault”:
this indicates a fault in the braking
system.
In both cases, consult an approved
Dealer.
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS)
Under heavy braking, the ABS prevents
the wheels from locking, allowing the
stopping distance to be managed and
keeping control of the vehicle.
Under these circumstances, the vehi-
cle can be steered to avoid an obstacle
whilst braking. In addition, this system
can increase stopping distances, par-
ticularly on roads with low surface grip
(wet ground etc.).
You will feel a pulsation through the
brake pedal each time the system is
activated. The ABS does not in any way
improve the vehicle's physical perform-
ance relating to the road surface and
roadholding. It is still essential to follow
the rules of good driving practice (such
as driving at a safe distance from the
vehicle in front etc.).
These functions are an ad-
ditional aid in the event of
critical driving conditions,
enabling the vehicle behav-
iour to be adapted to suit the driving
conditions.
However, the functions do not take
the place of the driver. They do
not increase the vehicle’s limits
and should not encourage you
to drive more quickly. Therefore,
they can under no circumstances
replace the vigilance or responsibil-
ity of the driver when manoeuvring
the vehicle (the driver must always
be ready for sudden incidents which
may occur when driving).
Your braking systems
are partially operational.
However, it is dangerous
to brake suddenly and
it is essential to stop immediately,
as soon as traffic conditions allow.
Contact an approved dealer.
In an emergency, apply firm and
continuous pressure to the brake
pedal. There is no need to pump
it repeatedly. The ABS will modu-
late the force applied in the braking
system.

2.26
DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS (3/5)
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 operat-
ing 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
If the vehicle is fitted with this 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 message “Traction control off” is
displayed on the instrument panel to
inform you. The traction control system offers ad-
ditional safety. It is recommended that
you do not drive with the function di-
sabled. Correct this as soon as pos-
sible by pressing the switch
1 again.
Note: the function is reactivated auto-
matically when the ignition is switched
on or when a speed of approximately
24 mph (40 km/h) is exceeded.
1

2.27
DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS (4/5)
Grip control
If fitted on the vehicle, grip control
makes it easier to control the vehicle on
low grip surfaces (soft ground, etc.).
Tyres
When they need to be re-
placed, only tyres of the
same make, size, type and
profile should be used.
Tyres fitted to the vehicle should
either be identical to those fitted
originally or conform to those
recommended by your approved
dealer.
2
“Soft ground” mode
Turn the button 2: the integrated warn-
ing light
\b comes on, along with
the instrument panel message “Non
grip road mode on”.
This position enables optimal usage on
soft ground (mud, sand, dead leaves,
etc.). “Soft ground” mode uses traction
control functions. The system automa-
tically switches to “Road” mode after
around 25 mph (40 km/h), and the inte-
grated warning light
on button 2
comes on.
“Expert” mode
Turn the button 2: the integrated warn-
ing light

comes on, along with
the instrument panel message “Expert
mode on”.
In this position, engine speed is left
under the driver’s control. The system
automatically switches to “Road” mode
after around 25 mph (40 km/h), and
the integrated warning light
on
button 2 comes on.
“Road” mode
When the vehicle is started up, the
warning light
on button 2 comes
on, along with the instrument panel
message “Standard road mode on”.
This position enables optimal usage
under normal driving conditions (dry-
ness, humidity, light snow, etc.).
“Road” mode uses traction control func-
tions.

7.5
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (5/5)
telephone ..............................................................\
............. 3.42
temperature regulation ............................................3.6 → 3.10
tool kit ....................................................................... 5.9 – 5.10
towing breakdown ........................................................ 5.32 – 5.33
towing equipment ......................................................... 3.38
towing a caravan ........................................................ 3.38, 6.8
towing equipment fitting ................................................................\
............ 3.38
towing hitch........................................... 5.9 – 5.10, 5.32 – 5.33
towing rings .............................................................. 3.37, 3.40
towing weights ..................................................................... 6.8
traction control ..............................................1.56, 2.24 → 2.28
transporting children ..........................1.30 – 1.31, 1.33 → 1.45
transporting objects in the luggage compartment ........................................ 3.37
luggage net ....................................................... 3.39 – 3.40
trims ..................................................................\
................. 5.10
trip computer and warning system... 1.54 → 1.58, 1.61 → 1.70
tyre inflation kit......................................................\
.....5.4 → 5.8
tyre pressure............................. 2.20 → 2.23, 4.11 – 4.12, 5.14
tyre pressure monitor.............................................2.20 → 2.23
tyre pressures ......................................................... 4.11 – 4.12
tyres ............................. 2.20 → 2.23, 4.11 – 4.12, 5.13 → 5.15
U
unlocking the doors ................................................ 1.11 – 1.12
V
ventilation ............................................................\
....3.4 → 3.10
W
warning buzzer ........................................................... 1.9, 1.74
warning lights................................... 1.54 → 1.58, 1.61 → 1.70
washing .................................................................. 4.15 – 4.16
weights ................................................................\
................ 6.8 wheelbrace ............................................................... 5.9 – 5.10
wheels (safety) ......................................................5.13
→ 5.15
windscreen de-icing/demisting ..................................... 3.5, 3.9
windscreen washer ........................................ 1.84 – 1.85, 4.10
wiper blades ...................................................................... 5.31
wipers blades .................................................................\
......... 5.31