Electronic Stability Program: Esp - Renault ESPASE 2005 Manual

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).
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Operating principle
A sensor in the steering wheel
detects the direction selected by the
driver.
Other
under no
vehicle 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.
sensors throughout the
When the function
operate, warning light A flashes to
warn you.
If the warning light comes on
accompanied by the message ESP
Deactivated 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
understeering (loss of front axle
roadholding).
Operating faults
When the system detects
operating fault the message Check
ESP appears on the instrument
ú
panel along with the
light and warning light A.
Contact your RENAULT Dealer.
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