Renault Espace (2016 year). Manual — part 11

2.60

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

(5/7)

Switching off the function

The cruise control function is deactiva-

ted if you press switch 5: in this case

a speed is no longer stored. The green

indicator light and the message

”Adaptive cruise ctrl” on the instrument

panel go out to confirm that the function

is deactivated.

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.

Please note that you are

strongly advised to keep

your feet close to the pedals

in order to react in an emer-

gency.

Note: if the speed previously stored is

much higher than the current speed,

the vehicle will accelerate to reach this

threshold.
Under certain conditions (coming up

behind a vehicle moving more slowly,

rapid change of lane of vehicles in

front, etc.), the system may not have

time to respond and may emit a beep

alongside the alert A when the situation

requires the driver’s attention, or the

alert B when the situation requires im-

mediate action from the driver.
React accordingly and perform the ap-

propriate manoeuvres.

A

B

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2.61

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

(6/7)

This function is an additional driving aid. However, this function is not under any circumstances intended to replace the

due care and attention of the driver, who should at all times be in control of the vehicle.
The driver should always adapt their speed to the traffic conditions, regardless of the system indications.

The system should under no circumstances be taken to be an obstacle detector or an anti-collision system.

System servicing/repairs
– In the event of an impact, the sensor alignment may become changed, and its operation will consequently be affected.

Deactivate the function, then consult an authorised dealer.

– Any work in the area where the radar is located (repairs, replacements, touching up of paintwork) must be carried out by a

qualified professional.

System disturbance
In a complex environment (metal bridge, etc.), the system may be affected.
Risk of inadvertent braking.

2.62

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

(7/7)

Limitation of the system operation
– A vehicle travelling in the opposite direction will not trigger any alert or any action on the system operation.

– The sensor area should be kept clean and free of any modifications in order to ensure the proper operation of the

system.

– Fixed obstacles (vehicles at a standstill, traffic jams, toll booths, etc.) or objects travelling at low speed or of a small size

(motorbikes, bicycles, pedestrians, etc.) may not be detected by the system.

– A vehicle entering the same lane will only be detected once it has entered the detection zone. Sudden or late braking may

then take place.

– When entering a bend or curve, the sensor may temporarily no longer detect the vehicle in front, and this may lead to ac-

celeration.

– When exiting a curve, the detection of the vehicle in front may be affected or delayed. Sudden or late braking may then take

place.

– A slower vehicle travelling in an adjacent lane may be detected and cause a slowing down if one of the two vehicles is trav-

elling too close to the lane of the other.

– The system is deactivated below around 20 mph (40 km/h). Drivers must react accordingly.

– Sudden changes in situation are not instantly taken into account by the system. Drivers must remain vigilant at all times and

under all circumstances.

Deactivating the function
The function should be deactivated if:

– the brake lights are not functioning;

– the front of the vehicle has undergone an impact or been damaged;

– the vehicle is being towed (breakdowns);

– traffic is heavy;

– the vehicle is travelling in a tunnel;

– the vehicle is travelling on a windy road;

– the vehicle is travelling on a slippery road or in poor weather conditions (fog, snow, rain, side winds, etc.).
If the driver notices abnormal system behaviour, please consult an authorised dealer.

2.63

PARKING DISTANCE CONTROL

(1/4)

Operating principle

Ultrasonic sensors in the rear bumper

measure the distance between the ve-

hicle and an obstacle.
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 20 to

30 centimetres from the obstacle.
The system detects obstacles to the

front, the rear and the sides of the ve-

hicle.
The parking distance control system

is only activated when the vehicle is

driven at a speed below approximately

6 mph (10 km/h).

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.

Special features

Ensure that the ultrasonic sensors indi-

cated by arrows 1 are not obscured (by

dirt, mud, snow, etc.).

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Operation

Most objects located less near the

front, rear and sides of the vehicle are

detected.
Depending on the distance of the ob-

stacle, the frequency of the beep will

be higher while approaching it, and will

become a solid beep around 20 cm for

obstacles to the sides, and 30 cm for

obstacles to the front or rear. Green,

orange and red zones will be displayed

on the display C.

PARKING DISTANCE CONTROL

(2/4)

C

A

B

2

Note: the display 2 shows the vehicle

surroundings and emits beeps.
It is necessary to travel a few metres

before the side detection is activated.
If all areas have a grey background, the

whole area around the vehicle is being

monitored:
– A: analysis of the vehicle surround-

ings in progress;

– B: analysis of the vehicle surround-

ings carried out

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An impact to the under-

side of the vehicle while

manoeuvring (e.g.: stri-

king 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 appro-

ved Dealer.

Detection of obstacles to the side
Depending on the direction of the

wheels, the system determines the tra-

jectory of the vehicle and notifies the

driver of any risk or otherwise of a col-

lision with an obstacle 3 to the side of

the vehicle.

PARKING DISTANCE CONTROL

(3/4)

If a side obstacle is detected:
– the beeps become faster and then

sound continuously as the obstacle

gets nearer. Green, orange and red

zones will be displayed on the dis-

play D;

– if there is no risk of collision, no beep

will sound when approaching the ob-

stacle. Green, orange and red zones

will be displayed interspersed on the

display D.

Note: in the event of a change in tra-

jectory during a manoeuvre, the risk of

collision with an obstacles may be sig-

nalled late.

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D

2.66

PARKING DISTANCE CONTROL

(4/4)

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 of the

parking distance control.

Automatic deactivation of the

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 for

manual gearboxes, or in position N

or P for automatic gearboxes.

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.

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Adjustment

You can adjust certain settings from the

multifunction screen 4. Please see the

equipment instructions for further infor-

mation.
Select “Vehicle”, “PARKING ASSIST”,

“Obstacle detection”.

Parking distance control audio

volume
Adjust the volume of the parking dis-

tance control by pressing + or -.

System sound
Enables the system sound to be se-

lected from a choice of 3.

Deactivating the system sound
Activate or deactivate the parking dis-

tance control sound.
Note: If you deactivate the sound, you

will no longer be notified with beeps

when approaching an obstacle.

Deactivating the system
Activate or deactivate parking distance

control.

2.67

REVERSING CAMERA

(1/2)

4 moving guide line:
This is shown in blue on the multifunc-

tion screen 2. It indicates the vehicle

trajectory according to the position of

the steering wheel.

Special feature

Make sure that the camera is not ob-

scured (by dirt, mud, snow, etc.).

Operation

When you change to reverse gear, the

camera 1 located on the tailgate pro-

vides a view of the area behind the

vehicle on the multimedia screen 2,

accompanied by one or two fixed or

moving guide lines 3 and 4.
This system is initially used with the aid

of several gauges (mobile for trajectory

and fixed for distance). When the red

zone is reached, use the bumper image

to stop accurately.

Fixed gauge 3
The fixed clearance gauge comprises

coloured markers A, B and C, indicat-

ing the distance behind the vehicle:
– A (red) approximately 30 centime-

tres from the vehicle;

– B (yellow) approximately 70 centi-

metres from the vehicle;

– C (green) approximately 150 centi-

metres from the vehicle.

This gauge remains fixed and indicates

the vehicle trajectory if the wheels are

in line with the vehicle.

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2

4

C

B

A

3

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This function is an additional

aid. It cannot, therefore,

under any circumstances

replace the vigilance or the

responsibility of the driver.

The driver should always look out

for sudden hazards during driving:

always ensure that there are no

moving obstacles (such as a child,

animal, pram, bicycle, etc.) or small,

narrow objects such as stones or

posts in your path when manoeu-

vring.

The screen shows a reverse mirror

image.
The frames are a representation

projected onto flat ground; this in-

formation must not be taken into

account when superimposed on a

vertical object or an object on the

ground.
Objects which appear on the edge

of the screen may be deformed.
In very bright light (snow, vehicle in

sunshine etc.), the camera vision

may be adversely affected.
If the boot is open or poorly closed,

the message “Boot open” appears

and the camera display disappears.

You can also adjust the camera image

settings (brightness, contrast, etc.)

Activating, deactivating the

reversing camera

From the multifunction screen 2, select

“Vehicle”, “Settings”, “Parking as-

sistance”, then “Rear view camera”.

Activate or deactivate the reversing

camera and confirm your choice.

REVERSING CAMERA

(2/2)

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2.69

ASSISTED PARKING

(1/4)

This function assists with parking ma-

noeuvres.
Take your hands off the steering wheel.

You only control the pedals and the

gear lever.
You can retake control at any time by

operating the steering wheel.

Switching on

With the vehicle stationary or driving

at less than 18.6 mph (30 km/h), press

switch 1. The warning light integrated

on switch 1 lights up and the 2 screen

appears on the multifunction screen.

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2

Special features

Ensure that the ultrasonic sensors indi-

cated by arrows 3 are not obscured (by

dirt, mud, snow, etc.).

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2.70

Choice of manoeuvre

The system can perform four types of

manoeuvres:
– parallel parking;
– perpendicular parking;
– angle parking;
– moving out of a parallel parking

space.

From the multifunction screen, select

the manoeuvre to be performed.
Note: When starting the vehicle, or

after successfully completed parallel

parking using the system, the default

manoeuvre proposed by the system is

assistance in exiting a parallel parking

space. In other cases, the default ma-

noeuvre can be set from the multifunc-

tion screen.

ASSISTED PARKING

(2/4)

Operation

Parking
As long as the vehicle speed is less

than 20 mph (30 km/h), the system

looks for available parking spaces on

both sides of the vehicle.
Once a space has been found, it is dis-

played on the multifunction screen, indi-

cated by a small letter “P”. Drive slowly,

with the indicators activated on the side

of the space, until the message “Stop”

is displayed, alongside a beep.
The space is then indicated on the mul-

tifunction screen by a capital “P”.
– Stop the vehicle;
– select reverse gear.

Warning light

lights up on the in-

strument panel, along with a beep.
– release the steering wheel;
– follow the system instructions pro-

vided on the multifunction screen.

Your speed should not exceed around 4

mph (7 km/h).

Once the warning light

on the

instrument panel goes off and a beep

sounds, the manoeuvre has been com-

pleted.

2.71

ASSISTED PARKING

(3/4)

Your speed should not exceed around

4 mph (7 km/h).

Once in position to exit the space, the

system will notify you of the end of the

manoeuvre.

Once the warning light

on the

instrument panel goes off and a beep

sounds, the manoeuvre has been com-

pleted.

Suspending the manoeuvre

The manoeuvre is suspended in the fol-

lowing circumstances:

– you take control of the wheel;

– a door or the boot is opened;

– the vehicle is at a standstill for too

long;

– an obstacle in the direction of move-

ment prevents the manoeuvre from

being completed;

– the engine will stop.

Once the warning light

on the

instrument panel goes off and a beep

sounds, the manoeuvre has been sus-

pended. Then to resume the manoeu-

vre, press and hold the system activa-

tion switch.

In this case, the reason for suspending

the manoeuvre will be displayed on the

multifunction screen.
Make sure:

– you have released the steering wheel

and;

– that all doors and the boot are closed,

and;

– that no obstacles are in the way of

the direction of movement, and;

– that the engine is started.

Cancelling the manoeuvre

The manoeuvre can be stopped in the

following cases:

– by pressing the system activation

switch;

– the vehicle speed has exceeded

4 mph (7 km/h);

– You have performed more than ten

forwards/backwards movements in

one manoeuvre;

– the parking distance control sensors

are dirty or blocked;

– the vehicle wheels have skidded.

Once the warning light

on the

instrument panel goes off and a beep

sounds, the manoeuvre has been

ended.

Exiting a parallel parking space
– Select “exit parallel parking space”

mode;

– activate the direction indicator on the

side you wish to go out of;

– press and hold switch 1 (around

2 seconds).

Warning light

lights up on the in-

strument panel, along with a beep.

– release the steering wheel;

– go forwards and backwards using

the parking distance control system

alerts.

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2.72

ASSISTED PARKING

(4/4)

This function is an additional driving aid. However, this function is not under any circumstances intended to replace the

due care and attention of the driver, who should at all times be in control of the vehicle.
Make sure that the manoeuvre complies with the applicable traffic regulations at your location.

– The driver should always look out for sudden hazards during driving: always ensure that there are no moving obstacles

(such as a child, animal, pram, bicycle, etc.) or small, narrow objects such as stones or posts in your path when manoeu-

vring.

– The system cannot detect objects located in the sensor blind spots.
– During manoeuvring, the steering wheel may turn quickly: do not place your hands inside the wheel, and ensure nothing is

located in this space.

– Always visually check that the parking space proposed by the system is still available and contains no obstacles.
– The system should be deactivated when towing a trailer.

2.73

ADAPTIVE SUSPENSION

Adaptive suspension makes it possible

to modify the suspension automatically,

according to driving conditions and to

your driving style.

Choosing a preset mode
From the menu on the multifunction

screen 1, you can select a preset driv-

ing mode.
The configuration of the suspension will

depend on the mode selected in the

“Multi-Sense” menu (please refer to the

information on “Multi-Sense” in

Section 3).

Operating fault
In the event of a fault, the system

switches automatically to the “Neutral”

mode in “Multi-Sense”.
If the message “Check Damper control”

appears on the instrument panel, con-

sult an authorised dealer.

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2.74

AUTOMATIC GEARBOX

(1/6)

2

3

Grid B on the instrument

panel

– The current gear is given in zone 5;
– The available functions are provided

in the ambient colour chosen by the

driver;

– Unavailable functions are greyed

out, except for position P 4 which

disappears from the grid above

2 mph (3 km/h).

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A

B

5

4

Gear selector 3 position

grid A

1: selector rest position
2: button P: Park
R: reverse
N: neutral (park)
D: automatic mode
+: Manually moving up a gear
–: Manually moving down a gear

A

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To engage neutral

With the vehicle at a standstill, engine

running, depress the brake pedal and

move the selector 3 to the left:
– hold in place for about a second until

a white N is displayed on the instru-

ment panel, then release;

or

– release immediately.
Note: If the current gear is R or D, it

is not necessary to depress the brake

pedal to engage position N.

AUTOMATIC GEARBOX

(2/6)

To engage position P

(button 2)

With the vehicle at a standstill, engine

running or ignition on, press button 2 to

engage position P. The warning light for

button 2 lights up orange once the Park

position on the gearbox is engaged.

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Check that warning light P

on the instrument panel and

the warning light integrated

on the button 2 are acti-

vated before leaving the vehicle.
Risk of loss of immobilisation of the

vehicle

To disengage position P

(button 2)

With the vehicle at a standstill, engine

running, depress the brake pedal and

move the selector to the desired posi-

tion R, N or D.
If the brake pedal is not fully depressed,

the message “Push brake pedal” the

warning light

are displayed on the

instrument panel.
When position R or D is disengaged,

N is displayed on the instrument panel

and the warning light on button 2 goes

out.
Note:
– If the driver opens their door to leave

the vehicle while position P has not

been engaged, a beep sounds and

the message “P not engaged” is dis-

played on the instrument panel.

– Warning light

comes on each

time it is necessary to depress the

brake pedal to change the position

of the automatic gearbox.

In the event of the mes-

sage “Check auto gearbox”,

“Automatic gearbox posi-

tion P defective” or “Electric

failure DANGER”, or in the event of

a battery fault, immobilise the ve-

hicle using the electronic parking

brake.

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