brakes RENAULT ZOE 2018 Owners Manual

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TRIP COMPUTER AND WARNING SYSTEM: information messages
Examples of messagesInterpreting the display selected
«Disconnect cable to start up» Indicates that the charging cord is still plugged into the vehicle.
«Please insert keycard» Indicates that the cardRENAULT is not in the reader.
«Steering wheel not locked» Indicates that the steering column has not been locked.
«Apply brakes» Follow these instructions: risk of damage to the motor.
«Check connections» Unplug, then plug in the vehicle.
If the message still shows, this may be caused by the external charging \
conditions
or by the home installation.
«Check charging post» Indicates a possible electrical fault or a defective charging cable: cha\
nge the charg-
ing terminal or location or have the cable checked.
«Power cut while charging» Indicates an electrical fault while charging. Restart charging.
If this does not work, have the electrical installation checked.
«Charging refused no contract» Charging prohibited by your battery rental organisation. Rectify the sit\
uation.
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.

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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.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.
Operating faults
When the system detects an operat-
ing fault the message “Check ESC” and
warning light
© appear on the in-
strument panel. In this case, the ESC
and traction control system are deacti-
vated.
Consult an approved dealer.
DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES, AIDS (2/5)

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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.
Risk of serious injury.
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.
System operation
It only operates when the gear lever is in
a position other than neutral (other than
N or P ) and the vehicle is completely
stationary (brake pedal depressed).
The system holds the vehicle for ap-
proximately 2 seconds. The brakes are
then gradually released (the vehicle will
move according to the slope).
DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES, AIDS (4/5)