Traction Control System - Renault Clio Manual

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

This system helps to limit skidding
on drive wheels and to control the
vehicle when pulling away or
accelerating.
This function
additional aid in the
event of critical driving
conditions to allow the
behaviour of the vehicle to be
adapted to the
conditions.
However, the function does not
take the place of the driver. It
does not increase the vehicle's
limitations and should
encourage you to drive more
quickly.
It can, thus, under
circumstances replace
vigilance or responsibility of the
driver when manoeuvring the
vehicle (the driver must always
be aware of sudden incidents
which may occur when driving).
is an
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driving
Operating principle
The system uses sensors in the
wheels to constantly measure and
compare the speed of the drive
not
wheels and prevents them spinning.
If a wheel is tending to skid, the
system brakes automatically until
no
the drive
the
compatible with the level of grip.
delivered becomes
The system also adjusts the engine
speed to the grip available under the
wheels, independently of the action
exerted on the accelerator pedal.
When the function is in operation,
message 1 lights up to confirm this.
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