Renault Scenic (2018 year). Manual — part 12

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OVERSPEED ALERT

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The overspeed alert with signage panel

recognition notifies the driver that they

are exceeding the speed limit for the

section of road on which they are cur-

rently travelling.

For vehicles equipped with a navigation

system and if the vehicle is travelling in

a country where the speed units differ

from those of the vehicle, the system

displays the speed limit sign in the unit

of the country, alongside the speed limit

converted to the unit used by the vehi-

cle’s instrument panel.
For countries where the speed limit is

reduced during rainy weather on some

types of roads, on vehicles equipped

with a navigation system, the system

can modify the limited speed after a few

seconds of wiping the windscreen.

Special situations
The system does not take into account

exceptional speed limit measures, such

as peak pollution days.

On equipped vehicles, some infor-

mation is given on the head-up dis-

play.

Operating principle

The system detects speed limit signs

on the side of the road and displays the

speed limit.

It mainly uses information taken from

the camera 1, attached to the wind-

screen behind the rear-view mirror.
Note: make sure the windscreen is not

obscured (dirt, mud, snow, condensa-

tion etc.).
For vehicles which are equipped with it,

the system also uses information from

the navigation system.
Once the speed limiter is activated, you

can adjust the speed limiter indication

displayed by the system.
In the event of exceeding the speed

limit, the sign display is modified (the

characters change to red or the circle

around the sign flashes) no notify you.

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OVERSPEED ALERT

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Activating/deactivating the

system

Vehicles fitted with a navigation

system
On the multifunction screen 2, select

the “Vehicle” menu, “Driving assist-

ance”, and “Speed alert settings”, and

then choose “ON” or “OFF”.

With the function activated and de-

pending on local laws, you can activate

the “increased vigilance zones”. The

system will notify you of the distance

separating you from this zone, and

while you are travelling in the zone.

Vehicles not fitted with a navigation

system

– With the vehicle at a standstill, press

and hold the switch 5 OK to access

the settings menu;

– repeatedly press the control 6 up or

down until you reach the “Driving as-

sistance” menu. Press the switch 5

OK;

– repeatedly press the control 6 up

or down until you reach the “Speed

alert” menu, then press the switch 5

OK.

– press OK to turn the function on or

off.

Varying the limit speed

If the speed limiter notification differs

from the detected speed value, press

and hold the switch 4:

– side a (+) to increase the notification

speed to the detected speed;

– side b (-) to reduce the notification

speed to the detected speed.

You can access menu “Driving as-

sistance” directly from button 3



.

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OVERSPEED ALERT

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This function is an additional driving aid. 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, re-

gardless of the system indications.
The system enables maximum speed signs to be detected and does not detect

other signs.
The driver should not, however, ignore signs which are not detected by the system

and should as a priority comply with the traffic signage and the highway code.
In the event of poor visibility (fog, snow, frost, etc.), it is possible that the system

may not indicate the correct speed to the driver.
The driver should always adapt their speed to the traffic conditions, regardless of

the system indications.

Operating fault

The system cannot detect the speed

limit if:
– the windscreen is not clean;
– the camera is blinded by the sun;
– there is insufficient visibility (night,

fog, etc.);

– the signs are not legible (snow, etc.)

or are hidden (by another vehicle or

by trees);

– the information taken from the navi-

gation system is not up to date.

2.67

SPEED LIMITER

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Switching on

Press switch 1 on side



. The indica-

tor light



comes on, lit orange, and

the message “Speed limiter” appears

on the instrument panel, accompanied

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 2 side a (+): the limited speed

replaces the dashes.

The minimum stored speed is 20 mph

(30 km/h).

Controls

1 Main “On/Off” switch.
2 Controls for:

a speed limiter activation, memory

and increase (+);

b decreasing the speed limiter (-).
3 Activation and recall of memorised

limited speed (R).

4 Speed limiter function standby (with

limited speed memory) (O).

The speed limiter function helps you

stay within the driving speed limit that

you choose, known as the limit speed.

If you wish, you can associate the

speed limiter and the “Overspeed

alert” function (please refer to the in-

formation on the “Overspeed alert”

in Section 2).

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SPEED LIMITER

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Exceeding the limit speed

It is possible to exceed the limit speed

at any time. To do this: press the accel-

erator pedal firmly and fully (beyond

the resistance point).
While the speed is being exceeded, the

speed limiter flashes red on the instru-

ment panel.
Then, release the accelerator: the

speed limiter 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

limited speed: the stored speed flashes

red on the instrument panel and a beep

sounds at regular intervals to inform

you.

Varying the limit speed

The speed limiter can be changed by

repeatedly pressing the switch 2:
– side a (+) to increase the speed;
– side b (-) to reduce the speed.

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”).

The speed limiter function is

in no way linked to the brak-

ing system.

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SPEED LIMITER

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Recalling the limit speed

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

called by pressing switch 3 (R).

Putting the function on

standby

The speed limiter function is sus-

pended when you press switch 4 (O).

In this case, the limit speed remains

stored and the message “Memorised”

accompanied by this speed appears on

the instrument panel.

Switching off the function

The speed limiter function is deac-

tivated if you press switch 1: in this

case a speed is no longer stored. The

orange instrument panel warning light



goes out, confirming that the func-

tion is stopped.

When the speed limiter is set to

standby, pressing on the side a (+)

of the switch 2 reactivates the func-

tion without taking into account the

memorised speed: it is the speed at

which the vehicle is moving that is

taken into account.

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2.70

CRUISE CONTROL

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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. The func-

tion does not take the place

of the driver. Therefore, it

can under no circumstances replace

the driver’s responsibility 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 winding or

slippery roads (black ice, aquaplan-

ing, gravel) and during bad weather

(fog, rain, side winds etc.).
There is a risk of accidents.

Controls

1 Main “On/Off” switch.
2 Controls for:

a cruising speed activation, storage

and increase (+);

b decreasing cruising speed (-).
3 Activation with recall of saved cruis-

ing speed (R).

4 Switch the function to standby (with

cruising speed saved) (O).

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CRUISE CONTROL

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Driving

Once a cruising speed is memorised

and the cruise control function is active,

you may lift your foot off the accelera-

tor pedal.

Please note that you must

keep your feet close to the

pedals in order to react in

an emergency.

Activating cruise control

At a steady speed (above approxi-

mately 18.6 mph (30 km/h)) press

switch 2 side a (+): the function is acti-

vated and the current speed is memo-

rised.
The cruising speed replaces the dashes

and cruise control is confirmed by the

appearance of the message “Cruise
control” and the warning light



.

If you try to activate the function below

20 mph (30 km/h), the message “Invalid

speed” will be displayed and the func-

tion will remain inactive.

Switching on

Press switch 1 on side



.

Indicator light



comes on, lit green,

and the message “Cruise control” ap-

pears on the instrument panel, accom-

panied by dashes to indicate that the

cruise control function is activated and

waiting to store a cruising speed.

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CRUISE CONTROL

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Exceeding the cruising speed

The cruising speed may be exceeded

at any time by depressing the accelera-

tor pedal. While overtaking, the cruis-

ing speed flashes red on the instrument

panel.
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 gradi-

ent, the system is unable to maintain

the cruising speed: the stored speed is

flashes red on the instrument panel to

inform you of this situation.

Adjusting the cruising speed

The cruising speed can be changed by

pressing the switch 2 repeatedly:
– side a (+) to increase the speed;
– side b (-) to reduce the speed.

The cruise control function

is in no way linked to the

braking system.

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CRUISE CONTROL

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Switching off the function

The cruise control function is deacti-

vated if you press switch 1: in this case

a speed is no longer stored. The green



warning light and message on the

instrument panel goes out to confirm

that the function is deactivated.

Returning to the cruising speed
If a speed is stored, it can be recalled,

once you are sure that the road con-

ditions are suitable (traffic, road sur-

face, weather conditions, etc.). Press

switch 3 (R) if the vehicle speed is

above 20 mph (30 km/h).

When the stored speed is recalled,

activation of the cruise control is con-

firmed by the illumination of the cruis-

ing speed in green, along with the mes-

sage “Cruise control”.
NB: 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 is set to

standby, pressing on the side a (+)

of the switch 2 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.

Putting the function on

standby

The function is set to standby if you:

– use the switch 4 (O);

– the brake pedal;

– depress the clutch pedal or the shift

into neutral if the vehicle has an au-

tomatic gearbox.

In these three cases, the cruising

speed remains stored and the mes-

sage “Memorised” accompanied by this

speed appears on the instrument panel.

Standby is confirmed by the display of

the cruising speed in grey and the mes-

sage “Memorised”.

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.

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2.74

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

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The adaptive cruise control is a func-

tion which gives you the option, when

traffic conditions permit (large free-flow-

ing road or motorway), of maintaining

a chosen speed, known as the cruising

speed, while keeping a safe distance

from the vehicle in front in the same

lane.
The function can be adjusted from

31 mph (50 km/h) to 99.2 mph

(160 km/h).
The radar-camera has a range of

around 120 metres.
Note:

– the driver should take account of the

maximum legally permissible speed

in the country where the vehicle is

travelling;

– the adaptive cruise control can brake

the vehicle up to a third of the brak-

ing capacity. Depending on the situ-

ation, the driver may need to brake

harder.

This function is an addi-

tional driving aid.
Therefore, it can under no

circumstances replace the

driver’s responsibility to respect

speed limits and to be vigilant (the

driver must always be ready to

brake).
The adaptive cruise control should

not be used in heavy traffic, on

winding or slippery roads (black ice,

aquaplaning, gravel) and during bad

weather (fog, rain, side winds etc.).
There is a risk of accidents.

Location of the radar-

camera 1

Make sure the windscreen is not ob-

scured (dirt, mud, snow, condensation

etc.).

On equipped vehicles, some infor-

mation is given on the head-up dis-

play.

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The cruising speed replaces the dashes

and cruise control is confirmed by the

appearance of the message “Adaptive

cruise ctrl” and the warning light



.

If you try to activate the function below

31 mph (50 km/h) or above 99 mph

(160 km/h), the message “Invalid

speed” is displayed and the function re-

mains inactive.

Adjusting the following

distance

Pressing switch 6 multiple times ad-

justs the following distance.

Switching on

Press switch 5 on the side showing



.

Warning light



comes on, lit green,

and the message “Adaptive cruise ctrl”

appears on the instrument panel, ac-

companied 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 approxi-

mately 31 mph (50 km/h)), press

switch 2 side a (+): the function is acti-

vated and the current speed is memo-

rised.

Controls

5 Main “On/Off” switch.
2 Controls for:

a cruising speed activation, storage

and increase (+);

b decreasing cruising speed (-).
3 Activation with recall of saved cruis-

ing speed (R).

4 Switch the function to standby (with

cruising speed saved) (O).

6 Adjusting following distance.

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

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Driving

Once a cruising speed is memorised

and the cruise control function is active,

you may lift your foot off the accelera-

tor pedal.
If a following distance is stored and a

vehicle travelling slower than yours is

detected by the system in your lane,

your vehicle will brake (with the brake

lights on) and adapt its speed to that of

the vehicle in front, respecting the fol-

lowing distance selected previously.

Overtaking
If your speed is lower than the cruise

control and you wish to perform an

overtaking manoeuvre, activating the

direction indicator will provide acceler-

ation enabling the overtaking manoeu-

vre.

Please note that you must

keep your feet close to the

pedals in order to react in

an emergency.

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

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Adjusting the cruising speed

The cruising speed can be changed by

pressing the switch 2 repeatedly:
– side a (+) to increase the speed;
– side b (-) to reduce the speed.

Varying the following

distance

You can vary the following distance

from the vehicle in front at any time by

pressing switch 6 repeatedly.
Horizontal following bars will be dis-

played on the instrument panel, indicat-

ing the following distance selected:

– one bar for a short distance (cor-

responding to a following time of

around one second);

– two bars for a medium distance;

– three bars for a long distance (cor-

responding to a following time of

around two seconds).

Choosing the distance should depend

on the traffic, the laws in your country,

and on the weather conditions.
If a vehicle is detected by the system in

your lane, an outline A of a vehicle will

appear above the following bars.

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ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

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Exceeding the cruising speed

The cruising speed may be exceeded

at any time by depressing the accelera-

tor pedal.

When exceeding this speed, the cruis-

ing speed and the following bars show

red and the cruising speed flashes on

the instrument panel: the distance con-

trol function is no longer activated.

Then, release the accelerator: cruise

and distance control will automatically

reactivate unless the function has been

set to standby.

Putting the function on

standby

The function is set to standby if:
– you press switch 4 (O);
– you depress the brake pedal;
– you depress the clutch pedal;
– you use the gear lever;
– the engine speed is too low or too

high;

– the vehicle speed is lower than

24.8 mph (40 km/h) or over

105.4 mph (170 km/h);

– certain driver correction devices and

aids are triggered (ABS, ESC, etc.)

In the latter three cases, the message

“Adaptive cruise ct disconnected” is

displayed on the instrument panel when

the function is set to standby.
Standby is confirmed by the display of

the cruising speed in grey and the mes-

sage “Adaptive cruise ctrl”.

Returning to the cruising speed
If a speed is stored, it can be recalled,

once you are sure that the road con-

ditions are suitable (traffic, road sur-

face, weather conditions, etc.). Press

switch 3 (R) if the vehicle speed is

above around 31 mph (50 km/h).
When the stored speed is recalled,

activation of the cruise control is con-

firmed by the illumination of the cruis-

ing speed in green, along with the mes-

sage “Adaptive cruise ctrl”.
When the cruise control is set to

standby, pressing switch 2, side a (+),

reactivates the cruise control function

without taking into account the stored

speed: it is the speed at which the vehi-

cle is moving that is taken into account.
Note: if the speed previously stored is

much higher than the current speed,

the vehicle will accelerate to reach this

threshold.

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ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

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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 must

keep your feet close to the

pedals in order to react in

an emergency.

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 along-

side the alert A when the situation re-

quires 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.

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B

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Switching off the function

The cruise control function is stopped if

you press switch 5 on the



side; 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.

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

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Operating faults

When the system detects an operating

fault the message “Check cruise con-

trol” appears on the instrument panel.
There are two possibilities:
– the system is temporarily disrupted

(for example: radar obscured by dirt,

mud, snow etc.). In this case, park

the vehicle and switch off the engine.

Clean the detection zone of the ra-

dar-camera. When you next start

the engine, the warning light and the

message go out;

– otherwise, this may be caused by

another fault. Consult an approved

dealer