Electronic Stability Program: Esp; Front - Renault Scenic Driver's Handbook Manual

ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM: ESP

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 and
traction control.
This function is an addi-
tional aid in the event of
critical driving conditions,
enabling the vehicle behav-
iour to be adapted to suit the driving
conditions.
However, the function does not take
the place of the driver. It does not
increase the vehicle's limits and
should not encourage you to
drive more quickly.
Therefore, it can under no circum-
stances replace the vigilance or re-
sponsibility of the driver when ma-
noeuvring the vehicle (the driver
must always be ready for sudden in-
cidents which may occur when driv-
ing).
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Operating principle
A sensor in the steering wheel detects
the direction selected by the driver.
Other sensors throughout the vehicle
measure the actual direction.
The system compares the direction se-
lected by the driver and the actual di-
rection of the vehicle and corrects this
as necessary by applying the brakes
selectively and/or acting on the engine
power.
When the function begins to operate,
warning light A flashes to warn you.
If the warning light comes on accom-
panied by the 'ASR deselected' mes-
sage when the engine is started, turn
the steering wheel from lock to lock to
reinitialise the system.
Understeer control
This system optimises the action of the
ESP in the case of pronounced unders-
teering (loss of front axle road holding).
Operating faults
If the system detects an operating fault,
the message 'ESP/ASR faulty' appears
on the instrument panel accompanied
ú
by the warning light and warn-
ing light A.
Contact your RENAULT Dealer.