ESC RENAULT TRAFIC 2016 X82 / 3.G User Guide

2.21
DRIVING CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS (1/5)
Operating faults:
–
© and x lit up on the in-
strument panel alongside messages
“CHECK ABS”, “CHECK BRAKING
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, please consult an
Authorised 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 per-
formance relating to the road surface
and road-holding. 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.).
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.
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.
Depending on the vehicle, this is com-
posed of:
– anti-lock braking system (ABS);
– electronic stability program (ESC) with understeer control and trac-
tion control;
– driver assistance with a trailer;
– emergency brake assist;
– grip control;
– hill start assistance.

2.22
Electronic stability program
(ESC) with understeer control
and traction control
Electronic stability control ESC
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.).
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, indicator light
 flashes on the instrument panel.
DRIVING CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS (2/5)
Understeer control
This system optimises the action of the
ESC in the case of pronounced under-
steer (loss of front axle road holding).
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.
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).
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.

3.12
Operating faults
As a general rule, contact your ap-
proved dealer in the event of an oper-
ating fault.
– Reduction in de-icing, demisting or air conditioning performance.
This may be caused by the passen-
ger compartment filter cartridge be-
coming clogged.
– No cold air is being produced .
Check that the controls are set cor-
rectly and that the fuses are sound.
Otherwise, switch off the system.
Presence of water under the
vehicle
After prolonged use of the air condi-
tioning system, it is normal for water
to be present under the vehicle. This is
caused by condensation.
AIR CONDITIONING: information and advice on use
Do not open the refriger-
ant fluid circuit. The fluid
may damage eyes or skin.
Fuel consumption
You will normally notice an increase in
fuel consumption (especially in town)
when the air conditioning is operating.
Advice for reducing consumption
and helping to preserve the environ-
ment
Switch off the system when it is not re-
quired.
Drive with the air vents open and the
windows closed.
If the vehicle has been parked in the
sun, open the doors for a few moments
to let the hot air escape before starting
the engine.
Vehicles fitted with an
auxiliary heater
Some vehicles are fitted with an auxil-
iary heater which heats the passenger
compartment more quickly.
This device operates only when the
engine is running and in cold weather.
When the device is functioning you
can normally see a small amount of
smoke on the right-hand side of the ve-
hicle coming from the heater’s exhaust
system.
Advice on useIn some situations, (air conditioning
off, air recirculation activated, ventila-
tion speed at zero or low, etc.) you may
notice that condensation starts to form
on the windows and windscreen.
If there is condensation, use the “Clear
View” function to remove it, then use
the air conditioning in automatic mode
to stop it forming again.
MaintenanceRefer to the Maintenance Document
for your vehicle for the inspection fre-
quency.
Do not add anything to the
vehicle’s ventilation circuit
(for example, to remove
bad odours).
There is a risk of damage or of
fire.
Fuel consumption increases when
the air conditioning is being used
(switch it off when it is not required).

3.15
One-touch mode
Depending on the vehicle, this mode
works in addition to the operation of the
electric windows described previously.
It is only fitted to the driver’s window.
Briefly press or pull switch 1 fully: the
window is fully lowered or raised.
Pressing the switch again stops the
window moving.
Note: if the window detects resistance
when closing (e.g.: branch of a tree,
etc.) it stops and then lowers again by a
few centimetres.
WINDOWS (2/2)
When closing the windows,
ensure that no part of the
body (arm, hand, etc.) is
protruding from the vehicle.
Risk of serious injury.
Operating faults
In case of a fault when closing a window,
the system reverts to normal mode:
pull the switch concerned up as often
as necessary to fully close the window
(the window will close gradually), hold
the switch (still on the closure side) for
one second then lower and raise the
window fully to reinitialise the system.
If necessary, contact your authorised
dealer.
1
Sliding rear windows
Move the handle 4 and slide the window
to the desired notch.
4
Sliding windows and
doors
Before moving them,
ensure that no passenger
has part of their body outside the
window or door.

3.23
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT STORAGE/FITTINGS (5/9)
Location 17
This location can be used as a cup
holder, a storage compartment or as a
receptacle to fit the ashtray.
Front door storage
compartments 18
When turning corners,
accelerating or braking,
ensure that the recep-
tacle being held by the cup
holder is not dislodged.
There is a risk of injury if hot liquid
escapes.
Storage compartment 20
under the front seat
To access this, pull the tab 19 and move
the seat A forwards.
Always close the seat base
when driving:
– there is a risk of injury
when braking suddenly or
in the event of an accident;
– there is a risk of objects being hurled through the passenger
compartment.
20
17
18
A
19

3.24
Storage 25
To open, press control 22.
The strap 26 inside can keep an item
in position.
With the storage 25 closed, the pas-
sage 27 allows you to plug in a charg-
ing cord to connect devices to an ac-
cessories socket.Seatback in table position
On equipped vehicles, lower the back
of the centre seat by lifting the con-
trol 24. On the back of the centre seat
you will find:
– a cup holder 21;
– storage 25;
– a shelf 23.
When turning corners,
accelerating or braking,
ensure that the recep-
tacle being held by the cup
holder is not dislodged.
There is a risk of burning if hot liquid
escapes.
It is forbidden to sit in the
centre seat if its seatback is
folded down.
24
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT STORAGE/FITTINGS (6/9)
23
2526
Note: Make sure the storage 17 is
closed before folding back the centre
seat.
17
21
2227

4.6
ENGINE OIL LEVEL: topping up, filling (2/2)OIL CHANGE
Oil change
Service interval: refer to the
Maintenance Service Booklet for your
vehicle.
Oil change capacity
Please refer to the maintenance docu-
ment for your vehicle, or contact an au-
thorised dealer.
Always check the engine oil level using
the dipstick, as explained previously (it
should never fall below the minimum
level, or be over the maximum level on
the dipstick).
Engine oil grade
Refer to the Maintenance Service
Booklet for your vehicle.
Consult your approved dealer at
once if you notice an abnormal or
repeated drop in any of the fluid
levels.
1
2
Topping up/filling
The vehicle must be parked on level
ground and the engine should be cold
(for instance, before the engine is
started up for the first time in the day).– Unscrew cap
1;
– top up the level (as a guide, the ca- pacity between the minimum and
maximum reading on the dipstick 2
is between 1.5 and 2 litres, depend-
ing on the engine);
– wait for approximately 10 minutes to allow the oil to flow into the engine;
– check the level using the dipstick 2
(as described above).
Once the operation has been com-
pleted, ensure that the dipstick is
pushed in as far as it will go and that
the cap is completely screwed in.
In order to prevent splashback, it is
recommended that a funnel be used
when topping up/filling with oil.
Do not exceed the max level and
do not forget to refit cap 1 and dip-
stick 2.

5.6
With the engine running and the
parking brake applied,
– unroll the hose from the container;
– connect the compressor hose 3 to
the container’s inlet 8;
– depending on the vehicle, connect the container 8 to the compressor
from the container recess 7;
– unscrew the valve cap on the rel- evant wheel and screw on the con-
tainer’s inflation adapter 1;
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1
TYRE PRESSURE KIT (3/3)
Once the tyre is correctly inflated,
remove the kit: slowly unscrew the in-
flation adapter 1 to prevent any repair
product from escaping and store the
container in plastic packaging to pre-
vent the product from escaping.
– Affix the driving recommendation label to the dashboard where it can
easily be seen by the driver;
– Store the kit in the toolkit and re- insert it properly under the driver’s
seat.
– At the end of this initial inflation op- eration, air will still escape from the
tyre. You must drive a short distance
in order to seal the hole.
– Start immediately and drive at be- tween 12 and 40 mph (20 and
60 km/h) in order to distribute the
product evenly in the tyre and, after
driving for 2 miles (3 km), stop and
check the pressure.
– If the pressure is greater than 1.3 bar but less than the recommended
pressure (refer to the label affixed to
the edge of the driver’s door), read-
just it. Otherwise, please contact an
authorised dealer: the tyre cannot be
repaired.
8
– disconnect any accessories previ-ously connected to the vehicle’s ac-
cessories sockets;
– adapter 2 must be connected to the
vehicle accessories socket;
– press switch 4 to inflate the tyre to
the recommended pressure (please
refer to the information on “Tyre infla-
tion pressure” in Section 4);
– after a maximum of 15 minutes, stop inflating and read the pressure (on
pressure gauge 5).
Note: while the container is empty-
ing (approximately 30 seconds), the
pressure gauge 5 will briefly indicate
a pressure of up to 6 bar. The pres-
sure will then drop.
– adjust the pressure: to increase it, continue inflation with the kit; to
reduce it, press button 6.
If a minimum pressure of 1.8 bar is
not reached after 15 minutes, repair
is not possible; do not drive the ve-
hicle but contact an approved dealer.
2
3
7
6

7.2
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (2/5)
driving positionsettings ............................................................1.3\
2 → 1.36
driving recommendations ......................................2.12 → 2.15
E
ECO driving ...........................................................2.12 → 2.15
ECO mode ................................................................ 2.13, 3.10
electric beam height adjustment ......................... 1.106 – 1.107
electric windows ..................................................... 3.14 – 3.15
electronic stability control: ESC .............................2.21 → 2.25
emergency brake assist.........................................2.21 → 2.25
emergency braking ................................................2.21 → 2.25
emergency key ........................................................... 1.7 – 1.8
emergency spare wheel ............................................. 5.2 – 5.3
engine technical specifications .................................................. 6.8
engine coolant ..................................................................... 4.7
engine oil ...................................................................4.4 → 4.6
engine oil capacity ...................................................... 4.5 – 4.6
engine oil level ...........................................................4.4 → 4.6
engine specifications .................................................... 6.3, 6.8
engine standby ..........................................................2.7 → 2.9
engine start/stop button .............................................2.3 → 2.6
environment ............................................................\
........... 2.17
ESC: electronic stability control ....................1.86, 2.21 → 2.25
external temperature ....................................................... 1.100
F
faults operating faults ................................................5.35 → 5.41
filter air filter ........................................................................\
... 4.9
oil filter .................................................................. 4.5 – 4.6
passenger compartment filter ........................................ 4.9
fitting a radio ...................................................................... 5.26
fittings ...............................................................\
.....3.19 → 3.27front passenger air bag deactivation ................................. 1.77
front seat adjustment .............................................. 1.29 – 1.30
front seats adjustment ............................................... 1.28 – 1.30, 1.32
fuel advice on fuel economy ...................................2.12 → 2.15
consumption ....................................................2.12 → 2.15
filling .................................................... 1.84, 1.112 → 1.114
grade ............................................................ 1.112 → 1.114
fuel consumption ...................................................2.12 → 2.15
fuel filler cap ...................................................... 1.112 → 1.114
fuel level ................................................................1.84 → 1.88
fuel tank capacity ...............................................................\
....... 1.112
fuel tank capacity ............................................... 1.112 → 1.114
fuses ..................................................................\
....5.27 → 5.29
G
gear lever..............................................................\
............. 2.11
grip control ........................................................................\
. 2.24
H
handbrake...............................................................\
........... 2.11
hazard warning lights signal ............................................ 1.108
headlight beam adjustment ................................ 1.106 – 1.107
headrest................................................................\
.... 1.28, 3.30
heated seats ...................................................................... 1.29
heated windscreen .................................................. 3.8 → 3.11
heating and air conditioning system ........................3.4 → 3.13
heating system ........................................................3.4 → 3.12
Hill Start Assist.......................................................2.21 → 2.25
horn ...................................................................\
.............. 1.108
horn: flash ..................................................................\
......... 1.108
hubcap tool ................................................................. 5.7 – 5.8