Renault Kadjar (2018 year). Manual

2.28

TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM

(2/3)

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 in red, the warning

light 4



comes on, the message

“Puncture” appears and there is a beep.

This message appears along with the

warning light.

They indicate that the affected wheel

is punctured or severely underinflated.

Replace it or contact an approved

dealer if it is punctured. 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 in orange, the

warning light 4



comes on and

the message “Adjust tyre pressure” ap-

pears.

They indicate that a wheel is deflated.

Check and, if necessary, readjust the

pressures of the four wheels when cold.

The warning light 4



goes off after

a few minutes’ driving.

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.

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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.

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“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.

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.

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.

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.

2.30

DRIVING CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS

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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.).

Depending on the vehicle, they will con-

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

with understeer control and trac-

tion control;

–  emergency brake assist;
–  advanced traction control;
–  active emergency braking;
–  hill start assistance.

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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Operating faults:

–

and

lit up on the in-

strument panel alongside mes-

sages “Check ABS”, “Check braking

system” and “Check ESC”: indicates

the ABS, ESC and emergency brake

assist are deactivated. Braking is

always enabled;

–

and

lit

up on the instrument panel alongside

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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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 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, indicator light



flashes on the instrument 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.

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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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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.

Emergency brake assist

This system supplements the ABS

and helps reduce vehicle stopping dis-

tances.
Operating principle

The system detects an emergency

braking situation. In this case, the brak-

ing assistance immediately develops

maximum power and may trigger ABS

regulation. ABS braking is maintained

as long as the brake pedal is not re-

leased.
Hazard warning lights illumination

Depending on the vehicle, these may

light up in the event of sudden decel-

eration.

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).

Deactivating the function

(depending on vehicle)
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.

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Advanced traction control

If fitted on the vehicle, grip control

makes it easier to control the vehicle on

low grip surfaces (soft ground, etc.).

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For your safety, please re-

spect the speed limit.

When they need to be re-

placed, only tyres of the

same make, size, type and profile

should be used on a single axle.

They must: either have a load ca-

pacity and speed rating at least

equal to those of the original

tyres, or conform to those recom-

mended by an authorised dealer.

Failure to heed these instructions

could endanger your safety and

affect your vehicle’s roadworthi-

ness.

Risk of loss of control of the ve-

hicle.

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

warning light



on the selector 2

comes on, along with the instrument

panel message “Automatic mode on”.

This position enables optimal usage

under normal driving conditions (dry-

ness, humidity, light snow, etc.).

“Road” mode uses traction control func-

tions.

“Soft ground” mode

Turn the selector 2: the integrated

warning light



comes on, accom-

panied by a message on the instrument

panel “Non grip road mode on”. This

position enables optimal usage on soft

ground (mud, sand, dead leaves, etc.).

“Soft ground” mode uses traction con-

trol functions. The system automatically

switches to “Road” mode above around

25 mph (40 km/h), and the integrated

warning light



on the selector 2

comes on.

“Expert” mode

Turn the selector 2: the integrated

warning light



comes on, ac-

companied by a message on the in-

strument panel “Expert mode on”. This

position enables optimum usage in ex-

treme conditions (very snowy or muddy

roads). The engine speed is left under

the control of the driver.

The system automatically switches to

“Road” mode above around 25 mph

(40 km/h), and the integrated warning

light



on the selector 2 comes on.

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If the driver depresses the brake pedal

and the system still detects a risk of col-

lision, the brake force is increased.

If the driver fails to react following

an alert of an imminent collision, the

system activates the brakes.

Active emergency braking

Using the sensor 3, the system calcu-

lates the distance separating the vehi-

cle from the one in front and alerts the

driver if there is a risk of a front-end col-

lision. The driver can then brake the ve-

hicle to limit the damage arising from a

collision.
Note: make sure that the radar 3 is not

obscured (by dirt, mud, snow etc. or by

the fitting of accessories such as bull

bars).

Operation
While driving (at speeds of between 20

and 85 mph (30 and 140 km/h)), if there

is a risk of collision with the vehicle in

front, the warning light 4 will be dis-

played on the instrument panel in red,

alongside a beep.

The system only detects vehicles

driving in the same direction of traf-

fic. The system cannot detect mo-

torcycles because of the difficulty in

forecasting their trajectory.

2.36

Activating or deactivating the

system

For vehicles fitted with a navigation

system
On the multifunction screen 5, select

the “Vehicle” menu, “Driving assist-

ance”, and “Active braking”, and then

choose “ON” or “OFF”.

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Press the switch 7 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. This system is reacti-

vated each time the ignition is switched

on.

Conditions for non-activation of the

system

The system does not activate:

– when the gear lever is in neutral;

– when the parking brake is activated;

– while cornering;

– for 4-wheel drive vehicles, when

Electronic Stability Programme

(ESC) with understeer and trac-

tion control are deactivated (please

see “Electronic Stability Programme

(ESC) with understeer and traction

control” above). Warning light



comes on.

For vehicle not fitted with a

navigation system
– With the vehicle at a standstill, press

and hold the switch 7 OK to access

the settings menu,

– repeatedly press the control 8 up or

down until you reach the “Driving as-

sistance” menu. Press the switch 7

OK;

– repeatedly press control 8 up or down

until you reach the “Active braking”

menu, then press the switch 7 OK.

You can access menu “Driving as-

sistance” directly from button 6



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DRIVING CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS

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Active emergency braking

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.

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, touch-

ing up of paintwork) must be carried out by a qualified professional.

– Fitting accessories which may block the radar is prohibited (bull bars etc.).
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, etc.);
– poor weather conditions (snow, hail, black ice, etc.).
Risk of inadvertent braking.

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”.
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 radar. When you next start the

engine, the warning light and the

message go out

– if this is not the case, this may arise

from another cause; contact an

Approved Dealer.

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Active emergency braking

Limitation of the system operation
– The system will only respond to vehicles which are moving or which have been sensed as moving.

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

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).

Halting the function
You can halt the active braking function at any time by tapping the accelerator pedal.
If the driver notices any unusual behaviour in the system, please consult an authorised dealer.

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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

Mode selector

Depending on the road conditions, turn-

ing the selector 1 enables the following

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

“AUTO" mode

To activate this mode, turn selector 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).

The warning light



on the instru-

ment panel will come on.

TRANSMISSION: 4-wheel drive (4WD)

(1/4)

“2WD" mode

To activate this mode, turn the selec-

tor 1 to the “2WD” position. The warn-

ing light

‘

on the instrument panel

will come on.

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

only. Use this mode on dry roads with

good grip.
To deactivate this mode, turn the selec-

tor 1 to the “AUTO” position. Warning

light

‘

goes out on the instrument

panel.

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.

2.41

TRANSMISSION: 4-wheel drive (4WD)

(2/4)

This problem may be resolved by

changing the tyres. Always use four

identical tyres (same brand, profile,

etc.) and with similar wear.
In the event of excessive wheelspin, the

mechanical components may overheat.
If this happens:

– at first, the

’

warning light

comes on. “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 goes out);

– if the wheels still spin, the system au-

tomatically switches to “2WD” mode

to protect the mechanical compo-

nents.
The message “4WD overheating” is

displayed on the instrument panel.

The mode cannot be changed while

the message is displayed.

Note: If the vehicle speed exceeds

approximately 24.8 mph (40 km/h) in

“4WD Lock” mode, the system auto-

matically switches back to “AUTO”

mode.

The

’

warning light goes out and

the



warning light comes on.

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 message “4WD unavailable unsuit-

able tyres” is displayed on the instru-

ment panel. Drive as soon as possible

at a moderate speed to an approved

dealer.

“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

warning light goes out on the instru-

ment panel.

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TRANSMISSION: 4-wheel drive (4WD)

(3/4)

Electronic stability program and

traction control when driving off-

road
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 brak-

ing 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 reacti-

vated when the vehicle speed reaches

approximately 31 mph (50 km/h) (24.8

mph [40 km/h] in 4WD Lock mode),

when the engine is restarted or when

the “ESC” switch is pressed again.

Operating faults

If the system detects an operating fault,

it automatically switches to “2WD”

mode. The message “Check 4WD” is

displayed on the instrument panel, and

the

‘

and

warning lights

come on.
Drive as soon as possible at a moder-

ate 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.

After stopping the engine, the system

may take up to five minutes to cool

down.

If the system detects excessive wheel-

spin on the front wheels, it adapts the

engine to run in a way that reduces

wheelspin.

Anti-lock braking in LOCK mode
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 reduc-

ing braking distances on soft ground.

When this mode is active:

– the vehicle’s manoeuvrability is lim-

ited 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 op-

erating fault.

2.43

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 exclusively reserved for driving 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.

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