Traction Control System - Renault Avantime 2002 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 case of
critical driving conditions
to allow the
behaviour to be modified in
accordance with the driving
situation requested.
Caution, however,
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.
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).
2.22
is an
vehicle
Operating principle
as the Using the wheel sensors, the system
measures and compares the speed
of the drive wheel at all times and
slows down their over-rotation.
If a wheel is tending to skid, the
system brakes automatically until
no the drive
the compatible with the level of grip.
1
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,
indicator light 1 flashes.