Renault Duster (2016 year). Instruction — part 7

2.28

TYRE PRESSURE LOSS WARNING

(7/7)

SYSTEM B (cntd.)

Check tyre sensors

The warning light



flashes for

several seconds, then stays on, along

with the orange warning light

Ò

.

They indicate that at least one tyre is

not fitted with sensors (e.g. emergency

spare wheel). In other cases, contact

an authorised dealer.

Readjustment of tyre pressures
The tyre pressures must be adjusted

when cold (please refer to the label lo-

cated on the edge of the driver’s door).
If tyre pressures cannot be checked

when the tyres are cold, the recom-

mended pressures should be increased

by 0.2 to 0.3 bar (3 PSI).
Never deflate a hot tyre.

Replacing wheels/tyres
This system requires specific equip-

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

Please see the information on “Tyres”

in Section 5.
Contact an authorised 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.

Emergency spare wheel
If the vehicle is equipped with an emer-

gency spare wheel, it will not have a

sensor.

When fitted to the vehicle, the warn-

ing light



and the orange warning

light

Ò

are displayed on the instru-

ment panel.

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.

2.29

Handbrake

To release

Pull lever 2 up slightly, press button 3

and then lower the lever to the floor.

The red warning light on the instrument

panel will come on if you are driving

with an incorrectly released handbrake.

To apply

Pull lever 2 upwards and make sure the

vehicle is immobilised.

An impact to the underside

of the vehicle (eg. striking

a post, raised kerb or other

street furniture) may result

in damage to the vehicle (eg. defor-

mation of an axle).
To prevent any risk of accident,

have your vehicle checked by an

approved dealer.

GEAR LEVER, HANDBRAKE

When stationary, and de-

pending on the slope and/or

vehicle load, it may be nec-

essary to pull up the hand-

brake at least two extra notches and

engage a gear (1

st

or reverse gear)

for vehicles with a manual gearbox

or position P for vehicles with an au-

tomatic gearbox.

When driving, make sure

the handbrake is com-

pletely released.

Risk of overheating.

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2

3

Gear lever

Selecting reverse gear

(vehicle stationary)
Vehicles with manual gearbox: refer

to the grid on the gear lever knob 1.
Vehicles with automatic gear-

box: refer to the information on the

“Automatic gearbox” in Section 2.
The reversing lights will come on as

soon as reverse gear is selected with

the ignition on.

2.30

4x2 (2WD) and 4x4 (4WD)

mode selector

Depending on the road conditions, tur-

ning selector 1 enables the following

modes to be selected:
– 2WD ;
– AUTO ;
– 4WD Lock.

TRANSMISSION: 4-wheel drive (4WD)

(1/4)

“AUTO" mode

To activate this mode, turn the selec-

tor 1 to the “AUTO” position.

Operating principle
“AUTO” mode automatically distributes

the engine torque between the front and

rear axles according to the road condi-

tions and the vehicle speed. This po-

sition optimises roadholding. Use this

mode on any type of road (dry, snow-

covered, slippery, etc.) or when towing

(trailer or caravan). This mode is not in-

dicated on the instrument panel.

“2WD" mode

To activate this mode, turn selector 1 to

the “2WD" position. The

‘

indica-

tor light will light up on the instrument

panel.

Operating principle
The “2WD” mode uses the front wheels

only. Use this mode on dry roads with

good grip.

Remember that driving a vehicle off-

road is very different to driving it on

the road.
To make the most of your vehicle

in an off-road situation, we recom-

mend that you are trained to drive a

4x4 (4WD) vehicle.
The safety of both you and your

passengers is your responsibility,

and depends on your skill and the

care you take when driving off-road.

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2.31

TRANSMISSION: 4-wheel drive (4WD)

(2/4)

This problem may be resolved by chan-

ging the tyres. Always use four identi-

cal tyres (same brand, profile, etc.) and

with similar wear.
In the event of excessive wheelspin,

the mechanical components may be

overheating.
If this happens:

– at first, the

’

warning light

flashes. “4WD Lock” mode is still

active, however we recommend that

you stop as soon as possible to allow

the system to cool down (until the

warning light stops flashing);

– if the wheels still spin, the system au-

tomatically switches to “2WD” mode

to protect the mechanical compo-

nents.

The

‘

warning light flashes. The

mode cannot be changed while the

light is flashing.

After one minute, the system switches

to “2WD” or “AUTO” mode depending

on the position of the selector.
Note: if the vehicle is travelling at a

speed of more than approximately

49.6 mph (80 km/h) or if it is travel-

ling at a speed of between 37.2 and

49.6 mph (60 and 80 km/h) for more

than one minute in «4WD Lock" mode,

the system automatically switches back

to "AUTO" mode. The warning light

’

goes out.

Special features of the

4-wheel drive transmission

The vehicle may make more noise when

the “AUTO" or "4WD Lock" modes are

activated. This is normal. If the system

detects a difference in the dimensions

of the front and rear wheels (eg. un-

derinflation, severe wear on an axle),

the system automatically switches to

"2WD" mode.

The

‘

and

Ò

warning lights on

the instrument panel come on. Drive as

soon as possible at a moderate speed

to an approved dealer.

To deactivate this mode, turn selector 1

to the “AUTO” position. The

‘

indi-

cator light on the instrument panel goes

out.

“4WD Lock" mode

To activate this mode, turn selector 1 to

the “4WD Lock” position. The selector

the returns to the “AUTO” position. The

’

indicator light will light up on the

instrument panel.

Operating principle
“4WD Lock” mode distributes the

engine torque between the front and

rear axles in order to optimise the per-

formance capacity of the vehicle in off-

road situations. This mode should only

be used in extreme driving conditions

(mud, steep slopes, sand).

To deactivate this mode, turn selector 1

to the “4WD Lock” position again. The

indicator light on the instrument panel

goes out. When the engine is switched

off, the system stays in “4WD Lock”

mode for one minute.

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TRANSMISSION: 4-wheel drive (4WD)

(3/4)

Electronic stability program and

traction control when driving off-

road

(vehicles equipped with ESC)
When driving on soft ground (sand,

mud, deep snow), we recommend that

you deactivate the ESC function by

pressing the “ ESC” switch.
In this case, only individual wheel bra-

king remains active. This function ap-

plies the brake to any wheel that is slip-

ping, allowing the engine torque to be

transferred to the wheels with the most

grip. This is particularly useful when

crossing a bridge.
All the ESC functions will be reactivated

when the vehicle speed reaches ap-

proximately 30 mph (50 km/h) (36 mph

(60 km/h) in 4WD Lock mode), when

the engine is restarted or when the

“ESC” button is pressed again.

Operating faults

If the system detects an operating

fault, it automatically switches to “2WD”

mode, and the

‘

and

Ò

war-

ning lights come on.
Drive as soon as possible at a mode-

rate speed to an approved dealer.
For certain operating faults, the system

may not be able to switch to “2WD" or

"4WD Lock" mode. "AUTO" mode re-

mains active.
Contact an approved dealer as soon as

possible.

In this case, we recommend that you

stop as soon as possible to allow the

system to cool down (until the warning

light stops flashing).

Cooling may take up to five minutes.

If the system detects excessive whee-

lspin on the front wheels, it adapts the

engine to run in a way that reduces

wheelspin.

Anti-lock braking in “LOCK” mode

(vehicles equipped with ABS)
When “4WD Lock" mode is active, the

ABS switches to off-road mode. In this

case, the wheels may lock intermit-

tently to achieve better grip, thus redu-

cing braking distances on soft ground.

When this mode is active:

– the vehicle’s manoeuvrability is limi-

ted during braking. This operating

mode is therefore not recommended

in very low-grip conditions (eg. ice).

– there may be some noise. This is

normal, and does not indicate an

operating fault.

2.33

TRANSMISSION: 4-wheel drive (4WD)

(4/4)

All-wheel drive system
– Irrespective of the mode selected, do not start the engine if one or more wheels are not in contact with the ground

(eg. when the vehicle is on a jack or roller bench).

– Do not turn the mode selector when cornering, reversing or if the wheels are spinning excessively. Only select the

“2WD”, “AUTO” or “4WD Lock” mode when the vehicle is being driven in a straight line.

– Only use tyres which meet the required specifications.
– “4WD Lock” mode is reserved solely for use off-road. The use of this mode in any other conditions may adversely affect the

vehicle’s manoeuvrability and damage its mechanical components.

– Always ensure tyres with identical specifications are fitted to all four wheels (brand, size, structure, wear etc.). Fitting tyres

of different sizes to the front and rear wheels and/or left and right wheels may have serious consequences for the tyres,

gearbox, transfer gearbox and the rear differential pinions.

2.34

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 vehicle can

be steered to avoid an obstacle whilst

braking. In addition, this system can

increase stopping distances, particu-

larly 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.).

DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES/AIDS

(1/4)

Depending on the vehicle, this is com-

posed of:

– the ABS (anti-lock braking

system);

– the emergency brake assist;

– electronic stability control (ESC)

with understeer control and trac-

tion control.

– hill start assistance.

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.
However, 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 vigilance or responsibil-

ity of the driver when manoeuvring

the vehicle (the driver must always

be ready for sudden incidents which

may occur when driving).

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.

Special feature of 4-wheel drive ve-

hicles
In 4WD Lock mode, the system may

lock the wheels briefly to optimise the

braking distance on very wet ground

(snow, mud, sand, etc.).

2.35

DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES/AIDS

(2/4)

Emergency brake assist with

electronic brake distribution

(depending on the vehicle)
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.

Operating faults

– If the

x

warning light on the in-

strument panel comes on while you

are driving, the brakes will still

work normally without ABS;

– If the

x

and

D

warning

lights on the instrument panel come

on while you are driving, there is 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.

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DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES/AIDS

(3/4)

Electronic stability program

ESC with understeer control

and traction control

Electronic Stability Program ESC

(depending on the vehicle)
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.).

Understeer control
This system optimises the action of the

ESC in the case of pronounced under-

steering (loss of front axle road hold-

ing).

Traction control
This system helps to limit wheelspin of

the drive wheels and to control the ve-

hicle when pulling away accelerating or

decelerating.

Deactivating the ESC

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 whee-

lspin. If this is not required, it is possible

to deactivate the function by pressing

switch 1.

The warning light



on the instru-

ment panel comes on to warn you of

this.
If you deactivate this function, the

traction control system will also be

deactivated.

With the Electronic Stability Program

ESC with understeer control and trac-

tion control providing additional safety,

you are advised not to drive with the

function disabled. Correct this as soon

as possible by pressing the switch 1

again.

Note: The function is automatically

reactivated when the ignition is switched

on, or when the speed exceeds 30 mph

(50 km/h) in “AUTO” and “2WD” modes,

and approximately 36 mph (60 km/h) in

“4WD Lock” mode.

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2.37

DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES/AIDS

(4/4)

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.
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).

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 driver input to

the actual trajectory of the vehicle and

corrects the trajectory if necessary by

controlling the braking of certain wheels

and/or engine power. In the event that

the system is engaged, the indicator

light



flashes on the instrument

panel.

Operating faults
When the system detects an opera-

ting fault the warning lights

Ò

and



appear on the instrument panel.

In this case, the Electronic Stability

Program ESC with understeer control

and traction control are deactivated.
Please consult an authorised dealer if

these warning lights remain displayed

on the instrument panel after the igni-

tion is switched off and on again.

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 and/or on hills.
Risk of serious injury.

2.38

Switching on

Press switch 1 on the side showing



.

The warning light 6 is orange and, de-

pending on the vehicle, the message
“LIMIT” or the warning light



ap-

pears on the instrument panel, accom-

panied by dashes to indicate that the

speed limiter function is activated and

waiting to memorise a limit speed.

To store the current speed, press

switch 2 (+): the limit speed will replace

the dashes.

The minimum stored speed is 20 mph

(30 km/h).

Controls

1 Main “On/Off” switch.
2 Limit speed activation, storage and

increase switch (+).

3 Decreasing the limit speed (-).
4 Activation and recall of memorised

limit speed (R).

5 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.

CRUISE CONTROL/SPEED LIMITER: speed limiter function

(1/3)

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2

3

4

5

2.39

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

programmed speed displayed on the

instrument panel flashes.
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

limit speed: the stored speed will flash

on the instrument panel information dis-

play to inform you of this situation.

Varying the limit speed

The limit speed may be changed by re-

peatedly pressing:
– switch 2 (+) to increase speed;
– switch 3 (-) to reduce 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”).

CRUISE CONTROL/SPEED LIMITER: speed limiter function

(2/3)

The speed limiter function is

in no way linked to the brak-

ing system.

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2.40

CRUISE CONTROL/SPEED LIMITER: speed limiter function

(3/3)

Recalling the limit speed

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

called by pressing switch 4 ((R)).

Putting the function on

standby

The speed limiter function is suspended

when you press the switch 5 (O). In this

case, the speed limit remains stored

and, depending on the vehicle, the

message "MEM” or the warning light



appears on the instrument panel,

accompanied by the stored speed.

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 put on

standby, pressing switch 2 (+) 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.

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3

4

5

2.41

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).

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 slip-

pery roads (black ice, aquaplan-

ing, gravel) and during bad weather

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

The cruise control function

is in no way linked to the

braking system.

Controls

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

and increase switch (+).

3 Decreasing cruising speed (-).
4 Activation with recall of saved cruis-

ing speed (R).

5 Switch the function to standby (with

cruising speed saved) (O).

CRUISE CONTROL/SPEED LIMITER: cruise control function

(1/4)

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2

3

4

5

2.42

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.

Activating cruise control

At a steady speed (above 18 mph

(30 km/h approximately)) press switch 2

or (+): the function is activated and the

current speed is saved.
The cruising speed replaces the dashes

and cruise control is confirmed by the

appearance (depending on the vehi-

cle) of the message “CRUISE” or the



warning light and the green 7



warning light as well as the 6



warning light.

Switching on

Press switch 1 side



.

The green warning light 6 comes on

and, depending on the vehicle, the
message “CRUISE” or the



warning light appears on the instrument

panel, accompanied by dashes to indi-

cate that the cruise control function is

activated and waiting to store a cruis-

ing speed.

CRUISE CONTROL/SPEED LIMITER: cruise control function

(2/4)

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2.43

CRUISE CONTROL/SPEED LIMITER: cruise control function

(3/4)

Exceeding the cruising speed

The cruising speed may be exceeded

at any time by depressing the accelera-

tor pedal. While it is being exceeded,

the cruising speed flashes on the in-

strument 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
When driving down a steep gradient,

the system is unable to maintain the

cruising speed: the stored speed will

flash on the instrument panel informa-

tion display to inform you of this situ-

ation.

Adjusting the cruising speed

The cruising speed may be changed by

pressing the following repeatedly:
– switch 2 (+) to increase the speed,
– switch 3 (-) to decrease the speed.

The cruise control function

is in no way linked to the

braking system.

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