Get Driving -> Active emergency braking Guide for Renault Zoe 4 Door Third Generation (2019-2024)

ACTIVE EMERGENCY BRAKING (1/7)

Depending on the reactivity of the

1

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.).

2

This system can apply maximum

braking to the vehicle until it is

completely stationary if necessary.

For safety reasons, always wear

your seat belt when travelling in

your vehicle and make sure that it

is loaded so that no items can be

thrown forward and hit the occu-

pants.

The system uses information from the

radar 2 and the camera 1 to determine

the distance from your vehicle:

– from the vehicle ahead in the same

lane;

or

– surrounding pedestrians and cy-

clists.

This function is an addi-

tional driving aid. This func-

tion is not under any circum-

stances intended to replace

the due care and attention of the

driver, who should at all times be

in control of the vehicle.

The system informs the driver if there

is a risk of head-on collision to enable

appropriate emergency manoeuvres

(pressing the brake pedal and/or turn-

ing the steering wheel).

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ACTIVE EMERGENCY BRAKING (2/7)

Special features of warnings

Operation

3

Depending on the speed, the warning

and braking may be activated simulta-

neously.

Detection of vehicles

When driving, in the event of a risk of

collision with the vehicle in front the

system will:

Special features of stationary

vehicles

– warn of the risk of collision: when

the vehicle speed is between 4 mph

(7 km/h) and 106 mph (170 km/h),

the message “Brake” is displayed

in red on the instrument panel 3 ac-

companied by an audible warning.

Stationary vehicles are detected when

your vehicle is being driven at a speed

between approximately 4 mph (7 km/h)

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

not active and does not emit a warning

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-

creased.

If the vehicle stopped as a result of

active emergency braking, the driver

must keep the vehicle stationary by ap-

plying the brake pedal.

– braking may be triggered: when

the vehicle is moving slower than ap-

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

driver does not respond to the warn-

ing and a collision becomes immi-

nent.

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;

or

– turning the steering wheel as a

collision avoidance manoeuvre.

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ACTIVE EMERGENCY BRAKING (3/7)

Detection of pedestrians and

cyclists

(depending on the vehicle)

Special features of warnings

3

Depending on the speed, the warning

and braking may be activated simulta-

neously.

When driving at a speed between

approximately 4 mph (7 km/h) and

50 mph (80 km/h), if there is a risk of

collision with a pedestrian or a cyclist,

the system:

– warns you of a collision risk:

the “Brake” message is displayed in

red on the instrument panel 3, ac-

companied by a sound signal.

If the driver presses the brake pedal

and the system still detects a risk

of collision, the braking force is in-

creased if it is not sufficient to pre-

vent the collision.

If active emergency braking has caused

the vehicle to stop, the vehicle is kept

stationary for a short time. Beyond this

time limit, the vehicle must be held sta-

tionary by the driver keeping their foot

on the brake pedal.

– may trigger braking:

if the driver fails to react following

the alert and collision becomes im-

minent.

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;

or

– turning the steering wheel as a

collision avoidance manoeuvre.

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ACTIVE EMERGENCY BRAKING (4/7)

Temporarily not available

If the system detects a temporary

Operating faults

If the function detects an operating

4

fault the  warning light illumi-

^{fault, the}© and



warning

nates, or depending on the vehicle the

lights or, depending on the vehicle, the

warning light illuminates on the

The possible causes are:



warning light illuminate(s) on

instrument panel.

the instrument panel accompanied by

the message “Front camera to check”

or “Front radar to check” or “Check

Camera/Radar”.

– the system is temporarily blinded

(glare from the sun, dipped beam

headlights, bad weather conditions

etc.). The system will be operational

again when visibility conditions are

better;

Consult an approved dealer.

Activating or deactivating the

system

– the system is temporarily interrupted

(e.g. the windscreen, front or rear

bumper or logo is obscured by dirt,

mud, snow, condensation, etc.) In

this case, park the vehicle and switch

off the engine. Clean the windscreen,

the front bumper or the logo. When

you next start the engine, the warn-

ing light and the message go out.

For vehicles fitted with a multimedia

screen

With the vehicle stopped and the engine

running, from the multimedia screen 4,

select “Settings” menu, “Vehicle” tab,

“Driving assistance” menu, “Active

braking” then select “ON” or “OFF”.

If this is not the case, this may arise from

another cause; contact an Approved

Dealer.

Upon deactivation of the system, the



warning light illuminates or, de-

pending on the vehicle, the



warning light illuminates on the instru-

ment panel.

This system is reactivated each time

the ignition is switched on.

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ACTIVE EMERGENCY BRAKING (5/7)

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 gear lever is in neutral position or the clutch pedal has been depressed for 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 may become misaligned and their service may be affected. Deactivate

the function and contact an Approved 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 (6/7)

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.);

– windscreen obscured (by dirt, ice, snow, condensation etc.);

– ...

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

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ACTIVE EMERGENCY BRAKING (7/7)

Deactivating the function

You must disable the function if:

– the brake lights are not functioning;

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

– the front of the vehicle was damaged (impact, distortion, 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 braking function at any time by tapping the accelerator pedal or by turning the steering wheel in a col-

lision avoidance manoeuvre.

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