Renault Modus Handbook

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Electronic Stability Program: ESP ........(up to the end of the DU)
ESP: Electronic Stability Program ........(up to the end of the DU)
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Controle dynamique de conduite : ESP (X77 ph2 - Renault)ENG_NU_815-9_X77_Renault_2
Electronic Stability Program: ESP
This system helps to keep control of
the vehicle in critical driving situa-
tions (avoiding an obstacle, loss of grip
when cornering, etc.) and works in con-
junction with the understeer control
system.
Operating principle
A sensor in the steering wheel detects
the direction selected by the driver.
Other sensors throughout the vehicle
measure the actual direction.
The system compares the direction se-
lected by the driver and the actual di-
rection of the vehicle and corrects this
as necessary by applying the brakes
selectively and/or acting on the engine
power.
When the ESP function starts operat-
ing, warning light A flashes to warn you.
If the warning light comes on accompa-
nied by the “traction control deselected”
message when the engine is started,
slowly 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 unders-
teering (loss of front axle road holding).
This function is an addi-
tional aid in the event of
critical driving conditions,
enabling the vehicle behav-
iour 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 under no circum-
stances replace the vigilance or re-
sponsibility of the driver when ma-
noeuvring the vehicle (the driver
must always be ready for sudden in-
cidents which may occur when driv-
ing).
ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM: ESP (1/2)
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General

Brand	Renault
Model	Modus
Category	Automobile
Language	English