Renault Scenic (2018 year). Manual — part 10

2.32

TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM

(1/3)

If the vehicle is equipped with the func-

tion, this system monitors the tyre pres-

sure.

Operating principle

Each wheel (except for the emergency

spare wheel) has a sensor in the infla-

tion valve which periodically measures

the tyre pressure.
The system displays the current pres-

sures on the instrument panel 1 and

alerts the driver in the event of insuffi-

cient pressure.

Resetting the standard level

for the tyre pressures

This should be done:

– when the standard tyre pressure

needs to be changed to adapt to

usage conditions (empty, carrying a

load, motorway driving, etc.);

– after swapping a wheel (however

this practice is not recommended);

– after changing a wheel.
It should always be done after checking

the tyre pressure of all four tyres when

cold.
Tyre pressures must correspond to the

current usage of the vehicle (empty,

carrying a load, motorway driving, etc.).

2

1

Resetting procedure
With the ignition on:

– repeatedly and briefly press the con-

trol 2 to select the tyre pressure dis-

play and, depending on the vehicle,

the “Tyre pressure” function;

– press and hold (around 3 seconds)

the button 2 to launch the reset. The

flashing tyres followed by the mes-

sages “Learning TP initiated” and

then “Tyres location in progress” in-

dicates that the reset request for the

tyre pressure reference value has

been acknowledged.

Reset can take several minutes of driv-

ing.
If the resetting is followed by short

trips, the message “Tyres location in

progress” can remain displayed after

successive restarts.
Note

The standard tyre pressure cannot be

less than that recommended and indi-

cated on the door frame.

3

Resetting can also be done from the

multifunction screen 3 if your vehi-

cle is fitted with a navigation system.

Select the menu “Vehicle”, “Tyre

pressure”.

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TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM

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Display

The display 1 and the warning light 4



on the instrument panel warn

you of any tyre pressure faults (flat tyre,

punctured tyre, system fault, etc.).

“Puncture”

A wheel B is shown, depending on the

vehicle, in red or white accompanied

by the warning light 4



fixed, the

message “Puncture” and a beep.

This message appears along with the

®

warning light. They indicate that

the affected wheel is punctured or se-

verely underinflated. Replace it or con-

tact an approved dealer if it is punc-

tured. Top up the tyre pressure if the

wheel is deflated.

“Check tyre pressure sensors”

A wheel A disappears, the warning

light 4



flashes for several sec-

onds then comes on continuously and

the message “Check tyre pressure sen-

sors” appears.

This message appears along with the

©

warning light. They indicate that

at least one wheel is not fitted with sen-

sors (e.g. emergency spare wheel).

Otherwise, consult an authorised

dealer.

“Adjust tyre pressure”

A wheel B is shown, depending on the

vehicle, in orange or white accompa-

nied by the warning light 4



fixed

and the message “Adjust tyre pres-

sure”. They indicate that a wheel is de-

flated.

Check and, if necessary, readjust the

pressures of the four wheels when cold.

The warning light 4



goes off after

a few minutes’ driving.

A

B

1

For your safety, the warning
light

®

requires you

to stop immediately as soon

as traffic conditions allow.

The sudden loss of pressure in a tyre (burst tyre, etc.) cannot be detected by the

system.

4

2.34

TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM

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Tyre repair product and

inflation kit

Because the valves are specially de-

signed, only use equipment approved

by the approved network. Please refer

to “Tyre inflation kit” in Section 5.

Replacing wheels/tyres

This system requires specific equip-

ment (wheels, tyres, hubcaps, etc.).

Please see the information on “Tyres”

in Section 5.

Contact an approved Dealer to fit new

tyres and to find out about available ac-

cessories compatible with the system

and available from your dealer net-

work: the use of any other accessory

could affect the correct operation of the

system or damage a sensor.

Emergency spare wheel

If the vehicle is equipped with an emer-

gency spare wheel, it will not have a

sensor.

Changing a wheel

The system may take sev-

eral minutes depending on

use for the new wheel po-

sitions and pressures to be recog-

nised; check the tyre pressures after

all operations.

“Tyres location failure”
This message “Tyres location failure”

appears when driving if one or more

wheels have been fitted with sensors

not recognised by Renault.
Consult an approved dealer

Readjustment of tyre

pressures

The tyre pressures should be ad-

justed when cold (please refer to the

label located on the edge of the driver’s

door). If the tyre pressures cannot be

checked when the tyres are cold, the

recommended pressures should be in-

creased by 0.2 to 0.3 bar (3 PSI).

Never deflate a hot tyre.

This function is an addi-

tional driving aid.

However, the function is

not intended to replace the

driver. It cannot, therefore, under

any circumstances replace the vig-

ilance or the responsibility of the

driver. Check the tyre pressures, in-

cluding the emergency spare wheel,

once a month.

2.35

DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS

(1/5)

ABS (anti-lock braking

system)

Under heavy braking, the ABS prevents

the wheels from locking, allowing the

stopping distance to be managed and

keeping control of the vehicle.
Under these circumstances, the vehi-

cle can be steered to avoid an obstacle

whilst braking. In addition, this system

can increase stopping distances, par-

ticularly on roads with low surface grip

(wet ground etc.).

You will feel a pulsation through the

brake pedal each time the system is

activated. The ABS does not in any way

improve the vehicle's physical perform-

ance relating to the road surface and

roadholding. It is still essential to follow

the rules of good driving practice (such

as driving at a safe distance from the

vehicle in front etc.).

– ABS (anti-lock braking system) ;
– ESC (electronic stability control)

with understeer control and trac-

tion control;

– emergency brake assist;
– hill start assistance.
Other driving assistance systems are

detailed on the following pages.

In an emergency, apply firm and

continuous pressure to the brake

pedal. There is no need to pump

it repeatedly. The ABS will modu-

late the force applied in the braking

system.

These functions are an ad-

ditional aid in the event of

critical driving conditions,

enabling the vehicle behav-

iour to be adapted to suit the driving

conditions.
The 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 vigi-

lance or responsibility of the driver

when manoeuvring the vehicle (the

driver must always be ready for

sudden incidents which may occur

when driving).

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DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS

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Operating faults:

–

©

and

x

lit up on the in-

strument panel accompanied by the

messages “Check ABS”, “Check

braking system” and “Check ESC”:

this indicates that the ABS, the ESC

and the emergency brake assist are

disabled. Braking is always ena-

bled;

–

x

,

D

,

©

and

®

lit on the instrument panel accom-

panied by the message “Braking

system fault”: this indicates a fault

in the braking system.

In both cases, consult an approved

dealer.

Your braking systems

are partially operational.

However, it is dangerous

to brake suddenly and

it is essential to stop immediately,

as soon as traffic conditions allow.

Contact an approved dealer.

Warning light

®

re-

quires you to stop immedi-

ately, for your own safety,

as soon as traffic conditions

allow. Switch off the engine and do

not restart it. Contact an approved

Dealer.

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DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS

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Electronic stability control

ESC with understeer control

and traction control

Electronic stability control ESC
This system helps you to keep control

of the vehicle in critical driving condi-

tions (avoiding an obstacle, loss of grip

on a bend, etc.).

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 se-

lected by the driver and the actual di-

rection of the vehicle and corrects this

as necessary by applying the brakes

selectively and/or acting on the engine

power. If the system is triggered, the



indicator light flashes on the in-

strument panel.

Understeer control
This system optimises the action of the

ESC in the case of pronounced under-

steer (loss of front axle road holding).

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 con-

trol system are deactivated. Consult an

authorised dealer.

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DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS

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Emergency brake assist

This system supplements the ABS

and helps reduce vehicle stopping dis-

tances.

Operating principle
The system is for detecting an emer-

gency braking situation. In this case,

the braking assistance immediately de-

velops maximum power and may trig-

ger ABS regulation.
ABS braking is maintained as long as

the brake pedal is applied.

Hazard warning lights switching on

Depending on the vehicle, these may

light up in the event of sudden decel-

eration.

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, when you

release it, the system may be trig-

gered;

– if you do not use the accelerator, the

system will not be triggered.

Operating faults
When the system detects an operat-

ing fault the message “Check brak-

ing system” appears on the instrument
panel along with the

©

warning

light.
Consult an approved dealer.

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DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS

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Hill start assistance

Depending on the gradient of the in-

cline, this system assists the driver

when starting on a hill. It prevents the

vehicle from rolling backwards by au-

tomatically applying the brakes when

the driver lifts his/her foot off the brake

pedal to depress the accelerator 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 vehi-

cle from rolling backwards.

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.

Risk of serious injury.

2.40

ACTIVE EMERGENCY BRAKING

(1/7)

Using information from the radar-cam-

era 1, the system calculates the dis-

tance which separates it from the

vehicle in front and the surrounding pe-

destrians.
It notifies the driver if there is a risk of

head-on collision. The driver can then

brake the vehicle to limit the damage

arising from a collision.
Note: make sure the windscreen is not

obscured (dirt, mud, snow, condensa-

tion etc.).

1

This function is an addi-

tional driving aid. This func-

tion is not under any circum-

stances intended to replace

the due care and attention of the

driver, who should at all times be

in control of the vehicle.

This system can apply maximum

braking to the vehicle until it is

completely stationary if necessary.
For safety reasons, always wear

your seat belt when travelling in

your vehicle and make sure that it

is loaded so that no items can be

thrown forward and hit the occu-

pants.

2.41

Special features
When the vehicle speed:
– is less than 27.9 mph (45 km/h) ap-

proximately, the warning and brak-

ing are activated at the same time;

– is between about 27.9 mph

(45 km/h) and 48 mph (80 km/h)

approximately, the warning is acti-

vated. Braking will only be triggered if

the vehicle preceding you is moving.

Braking is not activated for stationary

vehicles;

– is between about 48 mph (80 km/h)

and 99.2 mph (160 km/h), the warn-

ing and braking are only triggered if

the vehicle preceding you is moving.

The warning and braking are not ac-

tivated for stationary vehicles;

– is above 99.2 mph (160 km/h), the

system is not active.

ACTIVE EMERGENCY BRAKING

(2/7)

Detection of vehicles

Operation
When driving (speed between about

4.34 and 99.2 mph (7 and 160 km/h)), if

there is a risk of collision with the vehi-

cle in front, the system:
– warns you of a collision risk:

– the warning light



is dis-

played in red on the instrument

panel, accompanied by a beep;

or

– the

indicator

2 is displayed in red

on the instrument panel and, de-

pending on the vehicle, on the head

up display, accompanied by a beep.
If the driver depresses the brake

pedal and the system still detects a

risk of collision, the brake force is in-

creased.

– triggers braking:

if the driver fails to react following

the alert and collision becomes im-

minent.

2

You can interrupt braking at any

point by:

– tapping the accelerator pedal;

or

– turning the steering wheel in an

avoidance manoeuvre.

2.42

Detection of pedestrians

Operation
When driving (speed between about

4.2 mph (7 km/h) and 36 mph (60 km/h),

when there is a risk of impact with a pe-

destrian:

– the warning light



is displayed

in red on the instrument panel, ac-

companied by a beep;

or
– the indicator 3 is displayed in red on

the instrument panel and, depending

on the vehicle, on the head up dis-

play, accompanied by a beep.

3

ACTIVE EMERGENCY BRAKING

(3/7)

When the impact is imminent, the

system activates the braking.
The system can apply maximum brak-

ing to the vehicle until it is completely

stationary if necessary.

2.43

ACTIVE EMERGENCY BRAKING

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Activating or deactivating the

system

For vehicles fitted with a navigation

system
On the multifunction screen 4, select

the “Vehicle” menu, “Driving assist-

ance”, and “Active braking”, and then

choose “ON” or “OFF”.

Press the switch 6 OK again to activate

or deactivate the function:

=

function activated

<

function deactivated

The warning light



is displayed on

the instrument panel when the system

is deactivated.

4

7

6

For vehicle not fitted with a

navigation system
– With the vehicle at a standstill, press

and hold the switch 6 OK to access

the settings menu;

– repeatedly press the control 7 up or

down until you reach the “Driving as-

sistance” menu. Press the switch 6

OK;

– repeatedly press control 7 up or down

until you reach the “Active braking”

menu, then press the switch 6 OK.

You can access menu “Driving as-

sistance” directly from button 5



.

5

This system is reactivated each time

the ignition is switched on.

2.44

ACTIVE EMERGENCY BRAKING

(5/7)

Conditions for non-activation

of the system

The system cannot be activated:

– when the gear lever is in neutral;

– when the parking brake is activated;

– while cornering.
As a general rule, if the driver shows

signs of attention (action on the steering

wheel, pedals etc.), the system delays

its operation or does not activate.

Operating faults

When the system detects an operating

fault, the



warning light lights up

on the instrument panel, with the mes-

sage “Active braking disconnected”.

Consult an approved dealer

Temporarily not available

When the system detects a tempo-

rary unavailability, the



warning

light lights up on the instrument panel

accompanied by the message “Active

braking: sensor blind” or, depending on

the vehicle, “Radar-camera: no visibil-

ity”.
The possible causes are:
– the system is temporarily blinded

(glare from the sun, dipped beam

headlights, bad weather conditions

etc.). The system will be operational

again when visibility conditions are

better;

– the system is temporarily disrupted

(for example: windscreen obscured

by dirt, ice, snow etc.). In this case,

park the vehicle and switch off the

engine. Clean the windscreen. When

you next start the engine, the warn-

ing light and the message go out;

– if this is not the case, this may arise

from another cause; contact an

Approved Dealer.

2.45

ACTIVE EMERGENCY BRAKING

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Active emergency braking

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 triggering of this function may be

delayed or prevented when the system detects clear signs of control of the vehicle by the driver (action on the steer-

ing wheel, pedals etc.).

System servicing/repairs
– In the event of an impact, the radar-camera alignment may be changed, and its operation may consequently be affected.

Deactivate the function, then consult an authorised dealer.

– Any work in the area where the radar-camera is located (repairs, replacements, windscreen modifications etc.) must be car-

ried out by a qualified professional.

Only an authorised dealer is qualified to service the system.

In the event of system disturbance
Some conditions can disturb or damage the operation of the system, such as:
– a complex environment (metal bridge, tunnel etc.);

– poor weather conditions (snow, hail, black ice etc.);

– poor visibility (night, fog etc.);

– poor contrast between the object (vehicle, pedestrian etc.) and the surrounding area (e.g. pedestrian dressed in white lo-

cated in a snowy area etc.);

– being dazzled (glaring sun, lights of vehicles travelling in the opposite direction etc.);

– windscreen obscured (by dirt, ice, snow, condensation etc.).
Risk of inadvertent braking.

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ACTIVE EMERGENCY BRAKING

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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 radar-camera area on the windscreen should be kept clean and free of any modifications in order to ensure the

proper operation of the system.

– The system cannot respond to small vehicles such as motorbikes or bicycles as effectively as to other vehicles.

– The system may not operate properly when the road surface is slippery (rain, snow, black ice etc.).

– To ensure correct operation, the system needs to distinguish the complete outline of the pedestrian. So the system cannot

detect:

– pedestrians in the darkness or in poor lighting conditions;

– partially visible pedestrians:

– pedestrians less than approximately 80 cm tall;

– pedestrians carrying large objects;

– ...

Deactivating the function
You must disable the function if:
– the brake lights are not functioning;
– the area of the radar-camera has been damaged (on the windscreen side or the interior rear-view mirror side);
– the vehicle is being towed (breakdowns);
– the windscreen is cracked or distorted (do not carry out repairs on this area of the windscreen; have it changed by an

Authorised Dealer).

Halting the function
You can halt the active braking function at any time by tapping the accelerator pedal or by turning the steering wheel in a avoid-

ance manoeuvre.
In the event of the system behaving abnormally, deactivate it and consult an authorised dealer.

2.47

Activation/deactivation

Vehicles not fitted with the “Lane

keeping assist” function
From the multifunction screen 2: select

“Vehicle”, “Driving assistance”, “Lane

departure warning”, then choose “ON”

or “OFF”.

Vehicles fitted with the “Lane

keeping assist” function
From the multifunction screen 2: select

“Vehicle”, “Driving assistance”, “Lane

Keeping” then



to activate or

“OFF” to deactivate the “Lane Keeping

Assist” function.
You can additionally activate the lane

keeping assist function (refer to the in-

formation on “Lane Keeping Assist” in

Section 2).

LANE DEPARTURE WARNING

(1/4)

Using information from the camera 1,

the function warns the driver if he

crosses a continuous or broken line

without activating the direction indica-

tor lights.
Note: make sure the windscreen is not

obscured (dirt, mud, snow, condensa-

tion etc.).

On equipped vehicles, some infor-

mation is given on the head-up dis-

play.

1

This function is an addi-

tional driving aid. This func-

tion is not under any cir-

cumstances intended to

replace the due care and attention

of the driver, who should at all times

be in control of the vehicle.
The lane departure warning func-

tion does not correct the vehi-

cle’s trajectory.

3

2

You can access menu “Driving as-

sistance” directly from button 3



.