Emergency Brake Assist; Braking Anticipation - Renault CLIO 2019 Vehicle User Manual

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Emergency brake assist

This system supplements the ABS
and helps reduce vehicle stopping dis-
tances.
operating principle
The system is for detecting an emer-
gency braking situation. In this case,
the braking system immediately devel-
ops maximum power and may trigger
ABS regulation.
ABS braking is maintained as long as
the brake pedal is applied.
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hazard warning lights switching on
Depending on the vehicle, these may
light up in the event of sudden decel-
eration.

braking anticipation

Depending on the vehicle, when you
rapidly release the accelerator, the
system anticipates the braking ma-
noeuvre in order to reduce stopping
distances.
special cases
When using the cruise control:
– if you use the accelerator, when you
release it, the system may be trig-
gered;
– if you do not use the accelerator, the
system will not be triggered.
operating faults
When the system detects an operating
fault the message "WARNING: Check
Braking System" appears on the instru-
©
ment panel along with the
ing light.
Consult an approved dealer.
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.
These functions do not take the
place of the driver. They do not
increase the vehicle's limits and
should not encourage you to
warn-
drive more quickly.
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).
Therefore,
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