Renault Megane Manual page 109

TRACTION CONTROL: ASR
This system helps to limit the loss of
traction of drive wheels and to
control the vehicle when pulling
away or accelerating.
This function
additional aid in case of
critical driving conditions
and allows the vehicle
handling to be adapted to suit
the driver.
However, the function does not
take the place of the driver. It
does not decrease the vehicle's
limitations and should
encourage you to drive more
quickly.
Thus, it can
circumstances replace
vigilance or responsibility of the
driver when manoeuvring the
vehicle (the driver must always
be ready for sudden incidents
which may occur when driving).
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is an
Operating principle
Using the wheel sensors, the system
not measures and compares the speed
of the drive wheels at all times and
slows down their over-rotation.
under no If a wheel is starting to spin, the
the system brakes automatically until
the
compatible with the level of grip.
drive delivered becomes
The system also adjusts the engine
speed to the grip available under the
wheels, independently
pressure exerted on the accelerator
pedal.
A
When the function begins to
operate, warning light A flashes to
warn you.
of the