Renault RAFALE - Page 191

DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS
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Driving - 189
In some situations (driving on very soft
groundsuchassnowormud,ordri-
vingwithsnowchainsfitted),thesys-
tem may reduce the engine power to
limit wheelspin. Activate the function
by pressing the switch 1 . If this is not
required, it is possible to deactivate the
function by pressing switch 1 . In this
case, the warning light appears
on the instrument panel accompanied
by the "ESC OFF" message.
Thetractioncontrolsystemoffersaddi-
tional safety. It is recommended that
youdonotdrivewiththefunctiondis-
abled. Get out of this situation as soon
as possible by pressing the switch 1
again.
Emergency brake assist
This system is complementary to the
ABS which helps to reduce vehicle
stopping distances.
Operating principle
Thesystemisfordetectinganemer-
gency braking situation. In this case,
thebrakingsystemimmediatelydevel-
ops maximum power and may trigger
the ABS.
The ABS braking is maintained as long
as the brake pedal is pressed.
Brake lights come on
Depending on the vehicle, these may
flashintheeventofsuddendecelera-
tion.
Braking anticipation
Depending on the vehicle, when you
rapidly release the accelerator, the
systemanticipatesthebrakingma-
noeuvre in order to reduce stopping
distances.
Special cases
When using the cruise control:
– if you use the accelerator pedal
when you release it, the system may
be triggered;
– if you do not use the accelerator, the
system will not be triggered.
Operating faults
When the system detects an operating
fault,the"Checkbrakingsystem"mes-
sage is displayed on the instrument
panel accompanied by the warning
light .
Consult an approved dealer.
These functions are an
additional aid in the
event of critical driving
conditions, enabling the
vehicle behaviour to be adapted
to suit the driving conditions.
These functions do not take the
place of the driver. They do not
increase the vehicle's limits
and should not encourage you
to drive more quickly. Therefore,
they can under no circumstances
replacethevigilanceorresponsi-
bilityofthedriverwhenmanoeu-
vring the vehicle (the driver must
alwaysbereadyforsuddeninci-
dentswhichmayoccurwhendri-
ving).
Driver assistance with a trailer
This system helps to maintain control
over the vehicle while using a trailer. It
detects shaking caused by towing a
trailer under certain driving conditions.
Operating conditions
– The function must be activated by an
approved dealer;
– the towbar must be authorised by an
approved dealer;