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ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM: ESP WITH UNDERSTEER CONTROL
This system helps to keep control of
the vehicle in critical driving
situations (avoiding an obstacle,
loss of grip when cornering, etc.),
and works in addition to the
understeer control system.
This function is an
additional aid in case of
critical driving conditions
to enable the vehicle beha-
viour 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
circumstances replace the
vigilance or responsibility of the
driver when manoeuvring the
vehicle (the driver must always
be ready for sudden incidents
which may occur when driving).
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
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 function begins to
operate, indicator light A flashes to
warn you.
If the warning light comes on
accompanied by the “anti-skid
control deselected” message when
the engine is started, slowly turn the
steering wheel from lock to lock to
reinitialise the system.
Understeering control
This system optimises the action of
the ESP in the case of pronounced
understeer (loss of front axle
holding).
Operating faults
When the system detects an
operating fault the message
“ESP/fault” appears on the
instrument panel along with the
warning light and warning
light A.
Contact your RENAULT Dealer.
Deactivating the ASR
function results in the
ESPfunctionbeing
deactivated. Refer to the
information on the traction
control system: ASR on the
following pages.
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