ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM: ESP WITH UNDERSTEER CONTROL
This system helps to keep control of
the vehicle in critical driving
situations (avoiding an obstacle,
loss of grip when cornering, etc.), it
works in addition to the understeer
control system.
When the function begins to
operate, warning light A flashes to
warn you.
If the warning light comes on
A
accompanied
by
the
ASR
deselected message when the
engine is started, slowly turn the
steering wheel from lock to lock to
reinitialise the system.
This function is an
additional aid in case of
critical driving conditions
and allows the vehicle
handling to be adapted to suit the
driver.
Understeer control
This system optimises the action of
the ESP in the case of pronounced
understeering (loss of front axle
holding).
Operating principle
A sensor in the steering wheel
detects the direction selected by the
driver.
However, the function does not
take the place of the driver. It
does not increase the vehicle's
limitations and should not
encourage you to drive faster.
Faults
When the system detects an
operating fault the message
“ESP/Traction Control fault appears
Other sensors throughout the
vehicle
direction.
measure
the
actual
on
the
instrument
panel
Thus, it can under no
circumstances
replace
the
accompanied by the
warning
vigilance or responsibility of the
driver when manoeuvring the
vehicle (the driver must always
be ready for sudden incidents
which may occur when driving).
The system compares the direction
selected by the driver and the actual
direction of the vehicle and corrects
this as necessary by applying the
brakes selectively and/or acting on
the engine power.
light and indicator light A.
Contact your RENAULT Dealer.
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