Renault 2005 Megane Owner's Manual page 119

ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM: ESP WITH UNDERSTEER CONTROL
This system helps to keep control of
the vehicle in critical
situations (avoiding an obstacle, loss
of grip when cornering, etc.) and
works in conjunction with the
understeer control system.
This function
additional aid in case of
critical driving conditions
to enable the
behaviour 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
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).
driving
is an
vehicle
Operating principle
A sensor in the steering wheel
detects the direction selected by the
driver.
Other sensors throughout the vehicle
under no
measure the actual direction.
the
The system compares the direction
selected by the driver and the actual
direction of the vehicle and corrects
this as necessary by applying the
brakes selectively and/or acting on
the engine power.
When the
operate, warning light A flashes to
warn you.
If the warning light comes on
accompanied
deactivated" message when the
A
engine is started, slowly turn the
steering wheel from lock to lock to
reinitialise the system.
Understeer control
This system optimises the operation
of the ESP in the case of pronounced
understeering (loss of front axle
roadholding).
Operating faults
If the system detects an operating
fault, the message "Check traction
control"
functioning" is displayed on the
instrument panel display along with
indicator light
light A.
Contact your RENAULT Dealer.
function begins to
by the "ASR/ESP
or "ESP/ASR not
and indicator
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