Renault MASTER 2024 User Manual page 217

DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS
"Automatic" mode
The default "Automatic" mode enables
optimal use under normal road condi­
tions (dry, wet, light snow, etc.).
"Automatic" mode uses traction control
functions.
After the engine stops, the
vehicle will always restart in
"Automatic" mode.
"Soft ground" mode
Press and hold switch 4 : the
warning light and, depending on the
vehicle, the warning light appear
on the instrument panel accompanied
by the "Grip Extend Loose Surface
ON" message. This position enables
optimal usage on soft ground (mud,
sand, dead leaves, etc.). In this posi­
tion, engine speed is left under the
driver's control.
If switch 4 is pressed again, the
warning light and, depending on the
vehicle, the warning light go out
and the message "Grip Extend Trac­
tion Control" appears on the instru­
ment panel to warn you.
Hill start assistance
Depending on the gradient of the in­
cline, this system assists the driver
when starting on a hill. It prevents the
vehicle from rolling backwards, de­
pending on the slope, by automatically
applying the brakes when the driver re­
leases the brake pedal to press the ac­
celerator pedal.
System operation
It only operates when the gear lever is
in a position other than neutral and the
vehicle is completely stationary (brake
pedal depressed).
The system holds the vehicle for ap­
proximately two seconds. The brakes
are then gradually released (the vehi­
cle will move according to the slope).
The hill start assistance
system cannot complete­
ly prevent the vehicle
from rolling backwards in
all situations (extremely steep
gradients etc.).
In all cases, the driver may de­
press the brake pedal to prevent
the vehicle from rolling back­
wards.
The Hill Start Assist function
should not be used for prolonged
stops: use the brake pedal.
This function is not designed to
immobilise the vehicle perma­
nently.
If necessary, use the brake pedal
to stop the vehicle.
The driver must remain particular­
ly vigilant when driving on slippery
or low-grip surfaces.
Risk of serious injury.
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