Get Driving -> Active emergency braking Guide for Renault Clio 4 Door Fourth Generation (2014-2018)

ACTIVE EMERGENCY BRAKING (1/8)

Depending on the reactivity of the

driver, the system can assist with brak-

ing in order to limit damage or prevent

a collision.

Note: ensure that the windscreen and

front bumper are not obstructed (by

dirt, mud, snow, condensation, number

plate, etc.).

Location of the camera 1

Make sure the windscreen is not ob-

This system can apply maximum

scured (by dirt, mud, snow, condensa-

braking to the vehicle until it is

tion etc.).

completely stationary if necessary.

For safety reasons, always wear

Location of the radar 2

The system uses information from the

your seat belt when travelling in

radar 2 and the camera 1 to determine

Ensure that the radar area is not ob-

your vehicle and make sure that it

the distance from your vehicle:

structed (by dirt, mud, snow, a badly

is loaded so that no items can be

– from the vehicle ahead in the same

fitted front number plate), impacted,

thrown forward and hit the occu-

lane;

modified (including painting) or hidden

pants.

by any accessory fitted on the front of

the vehicle (on the grille or logo etc.).

– surrounding pedestrians and cy-

clists.

This function is an addi-

The system informs the driver if there

tional driving aid. This func-

is a risk of head-on collision to enable

tion is not under any circum-

appropriate emergency manoeuvres

stances intended to replace

(pressing the brake pedal and/or turn-

the due care and attention of the

ing the steering wheel).

driver, who should at all times be

in control of the vehicle.

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ACTIVE EMERGENCY BRAKING (2/8)

Operation

Special features of warnings

Depending on the speed, the warning

Detection of vehicles

and braking may be activated simulta-

When driving, in the event of a risk of

neously.

collision with the vehicle in front the

system will:

Special features of stationary

vehicles

– warns you of a collision risk:

When the vehicle speed is between

Stationary vehicles are detected when

approximately 4 mph (7 km/h) and

your vehicle is being driven at a speed

106 mph (170 km/h), the message

between approximately 4 mph (7 km/h)

“Brake” is displayed in red on the in-

and 50 mph (80 km/h). The system is

strument panel 3 accompanied by a

not active and does not emit a warning

beep.

for stationary vehicles when you exceed

approximately 50 mph (80 km/h).

If the driver depresses the brake

pedal and the system still detects a

risk of collision, the brake force is in-

If active emergency braking has caused

creased.

the vehicle to stop, the vehicle is kept

stationary for a short time. Beyond this

– may trigger braking:

time limit, the vehicle must be held sta-

when the vehicle speed is below ap-

tionary by the driver keeping their foot

proximately 75 mph (120 km/h), if the

on the brake pedal.

driver does not respond to the warn-

ing and a collision is imminent.

Note: if the driver uses the vehicle con-

trols (steering wheel, pedals, etc.) the

system may delay certain operations or

not activate.

In the event of emergency manoeu-

vre, you can stop braking at any

moment by:

– tapping the accelerator pedal;

– turning the steering wheel as a

collision avoidance manoeuvre.

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ACTIVE EMERGENCY BRAKING (3/8)

Detection of pedestrians and

Special features of warnings

cyclists

Depending on the speed, the warning

(depending on the vehicle)

and braking may be activated simulta-

When driving at a speed between ap-

neously.

proximately 4 mph (7 km/h) and 50 mph

(80 km/h), if there is a risk of col-

lision with a cyclist or a pedestrian, the

system:

– warns you of a risk of collision: the

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red

warning light or, depend-

ing on the vehicle, 3 and the “Brake”

message are displayed on the instru-

ment panel accompanied by a beep.

If the driver presses the brake pedal

and the system still detects a risk of

If active emergency braking has caused

collision, the braking force may be in-

the vehicle to stop, the vehicle is kept

creased if it is not sufficient to pre-

stationary for a short time. Beyond this

vent the collision.

time limit, the vehicle must be held sta-

tionary by the driver keeping their foot

– braking may be triggered: if the

on the brake pedal.

driver does not react following the

warning and the collision is immi-

Note: if the driver uses the vehicle con-

nent.

trols (steering wheel, pedals, etc.) the

system may delay certain operations or

not activate.

In the event of emergency manoeu-

vre, you can stop braking at any

moment by:

– tapping the accelerator pedal;

– turning the steering wheel as a

collision avoidance manoeuvre.

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ACTIVE EMERGENCY BRAKING (4/8)

– press the 6 or 7 control repeatedly to

reach the “Active braking” menu and

press the 8 OK switch.

Press the switch 8 OK again to activate

or deactivate the function:

function activated

function deactivated

Upon deactivation of the system, the

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warning light illuminates or, de-

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pending on the vehicle, the

warning light illuminates on the instru-

ment panel.

Activating or deactivating the

For vehicles not fitted with a

multimedia screen

system

– With the vehicle stopped, press the

Vehicles fitted with a multimedia

switch 5 as many times as required

screen 4

to reach the “Vehicle” tab;

– press the 6 or 7 control repeatedly to

To activate or deactivate the function,

reach the “Settings” menu. Press the

please refer to the multimedia instruc-

switch 8 OK;

tions.

– press the 6 or 7 control repeatedly to

Select “ON” or “OFF”.

reach the “DRIVING ASSIST” menu.

Press the switch 8 OK;

This system is reactivated each time

the ignition is switched on.

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ACTIVE EMERGENCY BRAKING (5/8)

Temporarily not available

Operating faults

If the system detects a temporary

When the function detects an operat-

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ing fault, the © and

fault the

warning light illumi-

warn-

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nates, or depending on the vehicle the



ing lights, or

(depending on the

warning light illuminates on the

vehicle) appear in yellow on the instru-

instrument panel.

ment panel accompanied by one of

the following messages: “Check Front

The possible causes are:

camera” or “Front radar to check” or

– the system is temporarily blinded

“Check Camera/Radar”.

(glare from the sun, dipped beam

headlights, bad weather conditions

Consult an approved dealer.

etc.). The system will be operational

again when visibility conditions are

better;

– the system is temporarily interrupted

(e.g. the windscreen, front bumper

grille or logo is obscured by dirt,

mud, snow, condensation, etc.). In

this case, park the vehicle and switch

off the engine. Clean the wind-

screen, the front bumper or the logo.

The next time the engine is started,

after five or ten minutes of driving,

the warning light and the message

disappear.

If this is not the case, this may arise from

another cause; contact an Approved

Dealer.

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ACTIVE EMERGENCY BRAKING (6/8)

Active emergency braking

This function is an additional driving aid. This function is not under any circumstances intended to replace the due care

and attention of the driver, who should at all times be in control of the vehicle. The triggering of this function may be

delayed or prevented when the system detects clear signs of control of the vehicle by the driver (action on the steer-

ing wheel, pedals etc.).

The system cannot be activated:

– when the gearbox lever is in neutral or the clutch pedal has been depressed during approximately ten seconds;

– when the parking brake is activated;

– when the Electronic Stability Program (ESC) has started.

System servicing/repairs

– In the event of an impact, the radar and/or camera alignment may be changed and its operation may consequently be af-

fected. Deactivate the function and consult an authorised dealer.

– Any work in the area where the radar and/or camera is located (repairs, replacements, windscreen modifications, etc.) must

be carried out by a qualified professional.

Only an authorised dealer is qualified to service the system.

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ACTIVE EMERGENCY BRAKING (7/8)

System disturbance

Some conditions can disturb or damage the operation of the system, such as:

– a complex environment (metal bridge, tunnel etc.);

– poor weather conditions (snow, hail, black ice etc.);

– poor visibility (night, fog etc.);

– poor contrast between the object (vehicle, pedestrian etc.) and the surrounding area (e.g. pedestrian dressed in white lo-

cated in a snowy area etc.);

– being dazzled (glaring sun, lights of vehicles travelling in the opposite direction etc.);

– obstruction of the windscreen or the radar area (by dirt, ice, snow, condensation etc.);

– ...

In these conditions, the system may not react, may warn the driver or may brake inadvertently.

Limitation of the system operation

– Each time the vehicle is started, the system carries out a calibration according to the vehicle surroundings and may be inac-

tive for a length of time between approximately two and five minutes;

– A vehicle travelling in the opposite direction will not trigger any alert or affect operation of the system;

– The radar and camera zones must be kept clean and free of any tampering in order to ensure the proper operation of the

system;

– the system may not respond to small vehicles such as motorbikes as effectively as to other vehicles;

– the system may not operate properly when the road surface is slippery (rain, snow, black ice, etc.);

– to ensure correct operation, the system needs to distinguish the complete outline of the pedestrian. So the system cannot

detect:

– pedestrians in the darkness or in poor lighting conditions;

– partially visible pedestrians:

– pedestrians less than approximately 80 cm tall;

– pedestrians carrying large objects;

– ...

In these conditions, the system may not react, may warn the driver or may brake inadvertently.

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ACTIVE EMERGENCY BRAKING (8/8)

Deactivating the function

You must disable the function if:

– the brake lights are not functioning;

– the area of the camera has been damaged (e.g. on the inside or outside of the windscreen);

– the front of the vehicle was damaged (impact, scratch on the radar, etc.);

– the vehicle is being towed (breakdowns);

– the windscreen is cracked or distorted (do not carry out windscreen repairs in this area; have it changed by an approved

dealer);

– you are not driving on a paved road.

In the event of the system behaving abnormally, deactivate it and consult an authorised dealer.

Halting the function

You can halt the active emergency braking function at any time by tapping the accelerator pedal or by turning the steering

wheel in an avoidance manoeuvre.

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Driving -> Active emergency braking for Your Renault Clio 4 Door Fourth Generation (2014-2018)

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