Renault Grand Scenic (2016 year). Manual

2.26

DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS

(3/5)

Traction control

This system helps to limit wheelspin of

the drive wheels and to control the ve-

hicle when pulling away accelerating or

decelerating.
Operating principle

Using the wheel sensors, the system

measures and compares the speed of

the drive wheels at all times and slows

down their over-rotation. If a wheel is

starting to slip, the system brakes au-

tomatically until the drive supplied be-

comes compatible with the level of grip

under the wheel again.
The system also adjusts the engine

speed to the grip available under the

wheels, independently of the pressure

exerted on the accelerator pedal.

Operating faults
When the system detects an operat-

ing fault the message “Check ESC” and

warning light

and

appear

on the instrument panel. In this case,

the ESC and traction control system

are deactivated.
Consult an approved dealer.

Disabling the traction control

system
If the vehicle is fitted with this function,

in some situations (driving on very wet

ground: snow, mud, etc. or driving with

snow chains fitted), the system may

reduce the engine output to limit wheel-

spin. If this is not required, it is possible

to deactivate the function by pressing

switch 1.
The message “Traction control off” is

displayed on the instrument panel to

inform you.

The traction control system offers ad-

ditional safety. It is recommended that

you do not drive with the function di-

sabled. Correct this as soon as pos-

sible by pressing the switch 1 again.
Note: the function is reactivated auto-

matically when the ignition is switched

on or when a speed of approximately

24 mph (40 km/h) is exceeded.

2.27

DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS

(4/5)

Grip control

If fitted on the vehicle, grip control

makes it easier to control the vehicle on

low grip surfaces (soft ground, etc.).

Tyres

When they need to be re-

placed, only tyres of the

same make, size, type and

profile should be used.
Tyres fitted to the vehicle should

either be identical to those fitted

originally or conform to those

recommended by your approved

dealer.

“Soft ground” mode

Turn the button 2: the integrated warn-

ing light

comes on, along with

the instrument panel message “Non

grip road mode on”.

This position enables optimal usage on

soft ground (mud, sand, dead leaves,

etc.). “Soft ground” mode uses traction

control functions. The system automa-

tically switches to “Road” mode after

around 25 mph (40 km/h), and the inte-

grated warning light

on button 2

comes on.

“Expert” mode

Turn the button 2: the integrated warn-

ing light

comes on, along with

the instrument panel message “Expert

mode on”.

In this position, engine speed is left

under the driver’s control. The system

automatically switches to “Road” mode

after around 25 mph (40 km/h), and

the integrated warning light

button 2 comes on.

“Road” mode
When the vehicle is started up, the

warning light

on button 2 comes

on, along with the instrument panel

message “Standard road mode on”.

This position enables optimal usage

under normal driving conditions (dry-

ness, humidity, light snow, etc.).

“Road” mode uses traction control func-

tions.

2.28

DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS

(5/5)

Hill start assistance

This device assists the driver when

starting on hills (ascending or descend-

ing), and the warning light

may

be displayed on the instrument panel. It

prevents the vehicle from rolling back-

wards by automatically applying the

brakes when the driver lifts his/her foot

off the brake pedal to depress the ac-

celerator pedal.

System operation
It only operates when the gear lever is

in a position other than neutral (other

than N or P for automatic transmis-

sions) and the vehicle is completely

stationary (brake pedal depressed)
The system holds the vehicle for ap-

proximately 2 seconds. The brakes are

then released (the vehicle will move ac-

cording to the slope).

The hill start assistance

system cannot completely

prevent the vehicle from

rolling backwards in all sit-

uations (extremely steep gradients,

etc.).
In all cases, the driver may depress

the brake pedal to prevent the ve-

hicle from rolling forwards or back-

wards.
The hill start assistance function

should not be used for prolonged

stops: use the brake pedal.
This function is not designed to im-

mobilise the vehicle permanently.
If necessary, use the brake pedal to

stop the vehicle.
The driver must remain particularly

vigilant when driving on slippery or

low-grip surfaces and/or on hills.
Risk of serious injury.

2.29

LANE DEPARTURE WARNING

(1/2)

This system notifies the driver when

they accidentally cross a continuous or

broken line.

This function uses a camera attached

to the windscreen, behind the rear-view

mirror.

This function is a driving aid in the event of the accidental crossing of

a continuous or broken line in the road. However, the function is not in-

tended to replace the driver. The function can be disrupted under certain

conditions, including:

– poor visibility (rain, snow, fog, dirty windscreen, glare of the sun, partially obs-

cured road lines, etc.);

– roads with tight bends;

– closely following a vehicle in the same lane;

– worn road markings, difficult to distinguish or spaced very widely apart;

– narrow roads;

– ...

In this case, warning light

on the instrument panel goes out to indicate that

the function will not operate (lines not detected).
Under no circumstances should this function replace the driver’s care or res-

ponsibility whilst performing manoeuvres.

2.30

LANE DEPARTURE WARNING

(2/2)

Adjustment

From the vehicle settings customisation

menu (please refer to the information

on the “Vehicle settings customisation

menu” in Section 1), you can:

– adjust the alert audio volume. To

do this, select “lane departure alert:

volume” (five levels);

– adjust the alert sensitivity. To do this,

select “lane departure alert: sensiti-

vity” (three levels).

Deactivation

Press button 1 on the central rear-view

mirror.

The warning light on button 1 goes out,

accompanied by a message on the ins-

trument panel “Lane departure warning

de-activated”.

Operating faults

In the event of a malfunction, a mes-

sage “Lane departure warning check” is

displayed on the instrument panel, and

the warning light on button 1 stays off.

Consult an approved dealer.

The function sounds the alarm if:
a line is crossed without activating the

indicator lights. The function alerts the

driver through warning light

the instrument panel, along with a beep.

Conditions for non-activation

of alerts

– Indicators activated or having been

activated less than approximately

four seconds prior to departing from

the lane;

– Very fast lane departure;

– Driving continuously on a line;

– On bends, the function allows for

slightly cutting the bend;

– ...

Activation

Press button 1: the warning light on

the 1 button lights up, accompanied by

the message “Lane departure warning

activated” and a beep.
The function is set to notify the

driver if:
– the warning light on the 1 button

lights up;

and

– the vehicle speed is greater than ap-

proximately 45 mph (70 km/h);

and

– lines are detected.

Warning light

comes on on the

instrument panel to notify the driver.

2.31

CRUISE CONTROL/SPEED LIMITER: speed limiter function

(1/3)

The speed limiter function helps you

stay within the driving speed limit that

you choose, known as the limit speed.

Controls

1 or 2 Main “On/Off” switch.
3 Speed limiter activation, memory

and increase (+).

4 Lowers the limited speed (-).
5 Speed limiter function standby (with

limited speed memory) (O).

6 Activation and recall of memorised

limited speed (R).

Switching on

Press switch 1 or 2 on the side

Warning light

comes on, lit orange,

and the message “Speed limiter” ap-

pears on the instrument panel A, ac-

companied by dashes to indicate that

the speed limiter function is activated

and waiting to store a limited speed.
To store the current speed, press

switch 3 (+): the limited speed replaces

the dashes and, depending on the vehi-

cle, the activation of the speed limiter is

confirmed by the message area being

lit orange. The minimum stored speed

is 20 mph (30 km/h).

2.32

CRUISE CONTROL/SPEED LIMITER: speed limiter function

(2/3)

Driving

When a limited speed has been stored

and this speed is not reached, driving is

similar to driving a vehicle without the

speed limiter function.
Once you have reached the stored

speed, no effort on the accelera-

tor pedal will allow you to exceed

the programmed speed except in an

emergency (refer to information on

“Exceeding the limit speed”).

Varying the limit speed

The limit speed may be changed by re-

peatedly pressing:
– switch 3 (+) to increase speed;
– switch 4 (-) to reduce speed.

The speed limiter function is

in no way linked to the brak-

ing system.

Exceeding the limit speed

It is possible to exceed the limit speed

at any moment. To do this: press the

accelerator pedal firmly and fully

(beyond the kickdown point).
The limited speed flashes on the instru-

ment panel and, depending on the ve-

hicle, the display area lights up in red to

inform you that the limit speed is being

exceeded.
Then, as far as is possible, release

the accelerator pedal: the speed lim-

iter function will return as soon as you

reach a speed lower than the stored

speed.

Limited speed cannot be maintained
If driving up or down a steep gradient,

the system is unable to maintain the

limit speed: this speed flashes on the

instrument panel and, depending on

the vehicle, the display area will light up

in red.

2.33

CRUISE CONTROL/SPEED LIMITER: speed limiter function

(3/3)

Putting the function on

standby

The speed limiter function is deacti-

vated when you press switch 5 (O). In

this case, the limited speed remains

stored and the message “Memorised”

accompanied by this speed appears on

the instrument panel A.
Depending on the vehicle, when the

function is on standby, this is confirmed

by the message area no longer being

lit orange.

Recalling the limit speed

If a speed has been stored, it can be re-

called by pressing switch 6 (R).

When the speed limiter is put on

standby, pressing switch 3 (+) re-

activates the function without taking

into account the stored speed: it is

the speed at which the vehicle is

moving that is taken into account.

Switching off the function

The speed limiter function is deacti-

vated if you press switch 1 or 2: in this

case a speed is no longer stored. The
orange warning light

on the instru-

ment panel A goes out, confirming that

the function has stopped.

2.34

CRUISE CONTROL/SPEED LIMITER: cruise control function

(1/4)

The cruise control function helps you to

maintain your driving speed at a speed

that you choose, called the cruising

speed.
This cruising speed may be set at any

speed above 20 mph (30 km/h).

The cruise control function

is in no way linked to the

braking system.

This function is an addi-

tional driving aid. However,

the function does not take

the place of the driver.

Therefore, it can under no circum-

stances replace the driver’s respon-

sibility to respect speed limits and to

be vigilant (the driver must always

be ready to brake). Cruise control

must not be used in heavy traffic, on

undulating or slippery roads (black

ice, aquaplaning, gravel) and during

bad weather (fog, rain, side winds

etc.).
There is a risk of accidents.

Controls

1 or 2 Main “On/Off” switch.
3 Cruising speed activation, storage

and increase switch (+).

4 Decreasing cruising speed (-).
5 Switch the function to standby (with

cruising speed saved) (O).

6 Activation with recall of saved cruis-

ing speed (R).

2.35

CRUISE CONTROL/SPEED LIMITER: cruise control function

(2/4)

Switching on

Press switch 1 or 2,

side.

Warning light

comes on, lit green,

and the message “Cruise ctrl” appears

on the instrument panel A, accom-

panied by dashes to indicate that the

cruise control function is activated and

waiting to store a cruising speed.

Activating cruise control

At a steady speed (above approx.

18 mph (30 km/h)), press switch 3 (+):

the function is activated and the current

speed is saved. The cruising speed re-

places the dashes and the activation of

the cruise control is confirmed, depend-

ing on the vehicle:

– by the appearance of the

warn-

ing light;

– or by the message area lighting up in

green.

Driving

Once a cruising speed is stored and

the cruise control function is active,

you may lift your foot off the accelera-

tor pedal.

Important: you are never-

theless advised to keep

your feet close to the pedals

in order to react if neces-

sary.

2.36

CRUISE CONTROL/SPEED LIMITER: cruise control function

(3/4)

Putting the function on

standby

The function is suspended when you:
–  5 switch (O);
–  depress the brake pedal;
–  depress the clutch pedal or shift into

neutral if the vehicle has an auto-

matic gearbox.

In these three cases, the cruising

speed remains stored and the mes-

sage “Memorised” accompanied by this

speed appears on the instrument panel.
Switching to standby is confirmed, de-

pending on the vehicle:

– by the disappearance of the

warn-

ing light;

– or by the message area no longer

being lit up in green.

Exceeding the cruising speed

The cruising speed may be exceeded

at any time by depressing the accelera-

tor pedal.
The cruising speed flashes on the in-

strument panel and, depending on the

vehicle, the display area lights up in

red to inform you that the limit speed is

being exceeded.
Then, release the accelerator: after a

few seconds, the vehicle will automati-

cally return to its set cruising speed.

Cruising speed cannot be

maintained
If driving up or down a steep gradient,

the system is unable to maintain the

cruising speed: this speed flashes on

the instrument panel and, depending

on the vehicle, the display area will light

up in red.

Adjusting the cruising speed

The cruising speed may be changed by

pressing the following repeatedly:
– switch 3 (+) to increase speed;
– switch 4 (-) to reduce speed.

The cruise control function

is in no way linked to the

braking system.

2.37

CRUISE CONTROL/SPEED LIMITER: cruise control function

(4/4)

Note: if the speed previously stored is

much higher than the current speed,

the vehicle will accelerate more rapidly

to reach this threshold.

When the cruise control function is

put on standby, pressing switch 3

(+) reactivates the cruise control

function without taking into account

the stored speed: it is the speed at

which the vehicle is moving that is

taken into account.

Switching off the function

The cruise control function is stopped

if you press switch 1 or 2: in this case

a speed is no longer stored. The green
warning light

on the instrument

panel A goes out, confirming that the

function is stopped.

Putting the cruise control

on standby or switching it

off does not cause a rapid

reduction in speed: you

must brake by depressing the brake

pedal.

Returning to the cruising speed

If a speed is stored, it can be recalled,

once you are sure that the road condi-

tions are suitable (traffic, road surface,

weather conditions, etc.).

Press switch 6 (R) if the vehicle speed

is above 20 mph (30 km/h).
When recalling the stored speed, the

activation of the cruise control is con-

firmed, depending on the vehicle:

– by the appearance of the

warn-

ing light;

– or by the message area lighting up in

green.

2.38

PARKING DISTANCE CONTROL

(1/4)

Operating principle

Ultrasonic detectors, installed in the

front or rear bumper depending on the

vehicle, measure the distance between

the vehicle and an obstacle whilst re-

versing.

This measurement is indicated by

beeps which become more frequent the

closer you come to the obstacle, until

they become a continuous beep when

the vehicle is approximately 30 centi-

metres from the obstacle.
Note: the display 1 shows the vehicle

surroundings in conjunction with the

beeps.

This function is an addi-

tional aid that indicates the

distance between the vehi-

cle and an obstacle whilst

reversing, using sound signals.

Under no circumstances should it

replace the driver’s care or respon-

sibility whilst reversing.

The driver should always look out

for sudden hazards during driv-

ing: always ensure that there are

no moving obstacles (such as a

child, animal, pram or bicycle, etc.)

or small, narrow objects such as

stones or posts in your path when

manoeuvring.

Automatic deactivation of the rear

parking distance control

The system deactivates:
– depending on the model, when the

vehicle is stationary for more than

approximately 5 seconds and an ob-

stacle is detected (such as when in a

traffic jam, etc.);

– when reverse gear is disengaged;
– when the vehicle speed is above ap-

proximately 6 mph (10 km/h).

Rear parking distance control

Operation

When reverse gear is selected, most

objects which are less than approxi-

mately 1.20 metres from the rear of the

vehicle are detected, a beep sounds

and, depending on the vehicle, the dis-

play 1 comes on.

2.39

PARKING DISTANCE CONTROL

(2/4)

Front parking distance

control

(depending on vehicle)
Operation
The parking distance control system

is only activated when the vehicle is

driven at a speed below approximately

6 mph (10 km/h).

Most objects located less than around

1 metre away from the front of the ve-

hicle are detected and a beep sounds.

Depending on the vehicle, the display 1

lights up.

Automatic deactivation of the front

parking distance control
The system deactivates:
– when the vehicle speed is above ap-

proximately 6 mph (10 km/h);

– depending on the model, when the

vehicle is stationary for more than

approximately 5 seconds and an ob-

stacle is detected (such as when in a

traffic jam, etc.);

– when the vehicle is in neutral or

when the gear lever has been shifted

to N or P for automatic gearboxes.

If there are obstacles located close to

both the front and rear of the vehicle,

only the closest of the two will be ac-

knowledged and the corresponding

front or rear beep sound will be emit-

ted. If obstacles are detected both at

the front and rear of the vehicle at the

same time, and they are both less than

30 centimetres away from the vehicle,

the corresponding front and rear beeps

will sound alternately.

An impact to the under-

side of the vehicle while

manoeuvring (e.g.: strik-

ing a post, raised kerb or

other street furniture) may result in

damage to the vehicle (e.g.: defor-

mation of an axle).
To avoid any risk of accident, have

your vehicle checked by an ap-

proved Dealer.

2.40

PARKING DISTANCE CONTROL

(3/4)

Adjusting the parking

distance control volume

From the customisation menu

(depending on vehicle)
Select the line “Parking sensor: volume”

to adjust the parking distance control

audio volume by pressing the 2 button

(refer to the information on “Vehicle set-

tings customisation menu” in Section

1).

Deactivating the system

You may permanently activate or deac-

tivate the front or rear parking distance

control separately.

From the customisation menu
Select line “Front parking sensor” or

“Rear parking sensor”, then activate or

deactivate the system (refer to the in-

formation on “Vehicle settings customi-

sation menu” in Section 1):

function deactivated;

function activated.

2.41

When the vehicle is being driven at

a speed below approximately 6 mph

(10 km/h), certain noises (motorcy-

cle, lorry, pneumatic drill, etc.) may

trigger the beeping sound.

PARKING DISTANCE CONTROL

(4/4)

Adjusting the parking

distance control volume

From the multimedia display

(depending on vehicle)
Certain settings can be adjusted from

the multimedia display A. Please see

the equipment instructions for further

information.
Select “Menu”, “Settings”, “Check park-

ing sensor”, then adjust the parking dis-

tance control volume by pressing + or -.

Deactivating the system

From the multimedia display
You can deactivate the parking distance

control from the multimedia display.
Select “Menu”, “Settings”, “Check park-

ing sensor” then “Rear parking sensor”

or “Front parking sensor”. Activate or

deactivate the parking distance control

and confirm your choice by selecting

“Done ”.

Operating faults

When the system detects an operating

fault, a beep sounds for approximately

3 seconds each time reverse gear is se-

lected and is accompanied by the mes-

sage “Check parking sensor” shown on

the instrument panel. Please consult an

authorised dealer.

Special features

Ensure that the ultrasonic sensors are

not obscured (by dirt, mud, snow, etc.).

Done

Check parking sensor

Rear parking sensor

volume

Image settings

Rear camera view settings

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