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Renault Arkana (2023 year). Manual in english - page 8

STOP AND GO ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (6/14)

Stop and start

Putting the function on

If the vehicle in front slows down the

standby

system adapts its speed, to a com-

You can set the function to standby

plete stop if necessary (in the event of

when:

a traffic jam, etc). The vehicle stops a

- you press switch 4 (0);

few metres from the vehicle in front.

The Stop and Start function can put the

- you apply the brake pedal while the

engine on standby ➥ 2.8.

vehicle is moving.

When the vehicle in front sets off again:

The function is deactivated by the

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system if:

- if the stop does not exceed about

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three seconds, the vehicle sets off

- you put the gearbox in P, R or N;

automatically without any action by

- you unbuckle the driver’s seatbelt;

the driver;

- you open one of the opening ele-

- if the stop exceeds about three sec-

ments;

onds, you must apply the accelera-

In all circumstances, the standby is con-

tor pedal or press button 7 (RES/+) in

- you press the engine start/stop

firmed when the warning lights appear

order for the vehicle to set off again.

button;

in grey and the message “Adaptive

The message "Press RES/+ or ac-

- the slope is too steep;

Cruise Ctl Disconnected” appears on

celerate” appears on the instrument

the instrument panel.

- the vehicle speed is above 112 mph

panel to confirm.

(180 km/h);

If the stop exceeds about three min-

- certain driving aids and correction

utes, the electronic parking brake is au-

devices are triggered (active emer-

tomatically applied and the Stop and Go

gency braking, ABS, ESC, etc.).

adaptive cruise control is deactivated.

Putting the Stop and Go

The



indicator light goes out to con-

adaptive cruise control on

firm that the function is deactivated.

standby or switching it off

does not cause a rapid re-

duction in speed: you must brake

by applying the brake pedal if nec-

essary.

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STOP AND GO ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (7/14)

Exit from standby

Depending on the situation, the system

sounds a beep associated with:

Based on the stored cruising speed

- the orange alert E if the situation re-

If a speed is stored, it can be recalled,

quires the driver’s attention;

E

once you are sure that the road con-

or

ditions are suitable (traffic, road sur-

face, weather conditions, etc.). Press

- the red alert F accompanied by the

switch 7 (RES/+) in the range of con-

message “Brake”, if the situation re-

firmed speeds.

quires the driver’s immediate atten-

tion.

When the stored speed is recalled, acti-

vation of the cruise control is confirmed

In all situations, react accordingly

F

by the illumination of the cruising speed

and perform the appropriate ma-

in green.

noeuvres.

Note: if the stored speed is higher than

the current speed, the vehicle will ac-

celerate to reach that speed.

“Take control of the vehicle”

warnings

Based on the current speed

In some situations (e.g. coming upon

When the cruise control is set to

a much slower vehicle, vehicle in

standby, pressing switch 6 (SET/-) re-

front changing lanes quickly etc.), the

activates the cruise control function

system may not have time to react.

without taking into account the stored

speed: it is the speed at which the vehi-

cle is moving that is taken into account.

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STOP AND GO ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (8/14)

Operating faults

If the radar detection area is obstructed

or the radar signal is disrupted, the

If the Stop and Go adaptive cruise con-

message “Front radar no visibility” is

trol function operating fault is detected,

displayed on the instrument panel and

the message “Check adaptive Cruise

the Stop and Go adaptive cruise con-

Control” appears on the instrument

trol is interrupted. The green warning

panel and the Stop and Go adaptive

light



disappears to confirm that the

cruise control function is deactivated.

function has been automatically deac-

tivated.

If an operating fault is detected on one

or more components of the system, the

Ensure that the radar area is kept clean

Stop and Go adaptive cruise control

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and is not obstructed by snow, mud, a

function is interrupted.

badly fitted number plate or any acces-

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sory fitted at grille level on the front of

The

warning light appears on

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the vehicle.

the instrument panel along with, de-

pending on the malfunction, one of the

Conditions in certain geographical

following messages:

areas may hinder the function, for ex-

Switching off the function

ample:

- “Front camera to check”;

The Stop and Go adaptive cruise con-

- arid zones, tunnels, long bridges or

- “Front radar to check”;

trol function is deactivated when you

lightly used roads without road lines,

press switch 6.

- “Check camera/Radar”;

without signs or trees nearby;

The warning light



disappears from

- "Check vehicle".

- a military or airport zone.

the instrument panel to confirm that the

Consult an approved dealer.

function is no longer active.

You must leave such areas in order for

the function to work.

Temporary unavailability

In all cases, if the message is not

erased after the engine is restarted,

The radar is able to detect vehicles

please contact an authorised dealer.

in front of your vehicle. The system

cannot operate correctly if the radar de-

tection area is obscured or if its signal

is disrupted.

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STOP AND GO ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (9/14)

G

H

J

Limitations of system

The system cannot detect:

- vehicles driving on the wrong side of

the road or reversing towards you.

operation

- vehicles arriving at intersections: slip

road (e.g. H) etc;

Detection during cornering

Vehicle detection

When entering a corner or bend, the

The system detects only vehicles (cars,

radar and/or camera may temporarily

trucks, motorbikes) that are moving in

not be able to detect the vehicle in front

the same direction as your vehicle.

(e.g. J).

A vehicle turning into the same lane

If a large vehicle in adjacent lanes

The system may trigger an accelera-

(e.g. G) will be taken into account by

heads the same lane at very close

tion.

the system only once it enters the

distances, there is a risk of collision.

camera and radar detection areas.

The driver must look ahead and be

When exiting a bend, the system’s de-

prepared to control the vehicle.

tection of the vehicle in front may be

The system may trigger abrupt or

disrupted or delayed.

delayed braking.

Stop and Go adaptive cruise control

must only be used on a motorway

The system may trigger abrupt or

or multi-lane road (separated by a

delayed braking.

barrier).

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STOP AND GO ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (10/14)

K

L

M

Detection of vehicles in adjacent

Vehicles hidden due to variations in

- vehicles transporting long objects

lanes

ground relief

which exceed the line;

The system may detect vehicles driving

The system will not detect vehicles

- the actual length of tall vehicles

on an adjacent lane when:

hidden due to variations in ground relief

(e.g. L) outside the radar detection

or those located outside of the camera

area (construction machine, agricul-

- you drive into a bend (e.g. K);

and radar detection areas when driving

tural equipment towing vehicle, etc.);

- you are driving on a road with narrow

uphill or downhill.

- vehicles insufficiently centred in the

lanes;

lane;

Vehicles outside the camera and

- the speed of the vehicle on the ad-

radar detection areas.

- narrow vehicles which are very close

jacent lane is slower and if one of

(e.g. M).

these vehicles is located too close to

The system will react late or not at all

the lane of the other.

if the detected vehicles are outside the

camera and radar detection areas, par-

The system may incorrectly trigger

ticularly in the following cases:

vehicle slowing or braking.

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STOP AND GO ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (11/14)

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P

13

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N

Q

Stationary and slow moving

- vehicles in front 12 which change

- when the vehicle is stationary 14,

vehicles

lane, revealing a stationary vehi-

when you change lane (e.g. Q).

cle 13 (e.g. P).

When your speed is over approximately

31 mph (50 km/h), the system does

not detect:

- stationary vehicles (e.g N);

- very slow moving vehicles.

When your speed is less than approxi-

Always be ready to take control

mately 31 mph (50 km/h), the system

of your vehicle when you come

may not react or may react very late

upon stationary or very slow

to:

moving vehicles (e.g. N).

- stationary vehicles (e.g N);

The Stop and Go adaptive cruise

- very slow moving vehicles;

control does not trigger an emer-

gency stop and its braking capabil-

ity is limited.

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STOP AND GO ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (12/14)

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R

S

Non-detection of fixed obstacles

Detection of vehicles moving into

and objects of a small size

lane at high speed

The system cannot detect:

If your vehicle is overtaken by another

vehicle driving at high speed 15 (mo-

- pedestrians, bikes, scooters, etc.;

torcycle, car, etc.) and the vehicle is

- animals;

temporarily between you and the vehi-

- fixed obstacles (toll barriers, walls,

cle in front 16, the system may trig-

etc.) (e.g. R).

ger undue acceleration, slowing or

braking.

These are not taken into account by the

system. They do not trigger any alert or

reaction by the system.

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MOTORWAY AND TRAFFIC ASSISTANT (3/16)

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3

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MOTORWAY AND TRAFFIC ASSISTANT (5/16)

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10

12

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11

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MOTORWAY AND TRAFFIC ASSISTANT (7/16)

Note: if you press button 11 when the

Stop and Go adaptive cruise control is

not activated, the message: “First acti-

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vate Adapt. cruise ct” appears on the

instrument panel.

11

17

17

Activating the “Lane

Note: you must keep your hands on

the driving wheel when using the “Lane

Centring” function

Once the Stop and Go adaptive

Centring” function. The 

symbol

cruise control is activated

➥ 2.89,

is displayed to confirm that the function

press button 11 to activate the “Lane

is activated.

Centring” function.

The warning light 15 

is displayed

The “Lane centering activated” mes-

in green and the left-hand and right-

sage appears on the instrument panel

hand line indicators 17 are displayed on

accompanied by the 15 

warning

the instrument panel to confirm that the

function is activated and directing your

light and the 

symbol to confirm

vehicle to the centre of the lane.

that the function is activated.

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MOTORWAY AND TRAFFIC ASSISTANT (8/16)

“Lane Centring” function on

Certain actions carried out by the driver

also suspend the “Lane Centring” func-

standby

tion:

The “Lane Centring” function is put on

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- activating the indicators;

standby automatically when:

- too much force is used when han-

- the Stop and Go adaptive cruise con-

dling the steering wheel.

trol is put on standby ➥ 2.89;

Standby of the function is confirmed by

- the system no longer detects the

lines or only one line is detected in

the 15 

warning light and the left-

your lane;

hand and right-hand line indicators 17

- the lane is too narrow or too wide;

appearing in grey on the instrument

panel.

- the system does not detect any

hands on the steering wheel;

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17

- the bend is too sharp;

- the vehicle speed is over approxi-

Once the conditions are met, the func-

mately 99 mph (160 km/h);

tion again directs the vehicle to the

- the vehicle speed is below approx-

centre of the lane. The 15 

warn-

imately 37 mph (60 km/h), without

ing light and left-hand and right-hand

any vehicle in front;

line indicators 17 are displayed in green

- the vehicle touches or breaches a

on the instrument panel.

line;

- the system is temporarily disrupted

(for example: camera obscured by

dirt, mud, snow,condensation, etc.).

Important: you should keep

your feet near the pedals

and your hands on the

steering wheel at all times

You can affect the vehicle trajec-

to prepare for any event.

tory at any point by turning the

steering wheel.

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MOTORWAY AND TRAFFIC ASSISTANT (9/16)

Note: in some situations, the “Lane

Centring” function may no longer detect

your hands on the steering wheel and

may sound a signal:

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- the vehicle is moving along a long

straight lane and the driver’s hands

are immobile on the steering wheel;

- the driver is holding the steering

wheel very lightly;

- ...

If the “Lane Centring” function is de-

activated due to the driver’s hands not

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being detected on the steering wheel,

the Stop and Go adaptive cruise control

function continues to function.

“Hands on steering wheel”

- after approximately 30 seconds,

the message: “Keep hands on steer-

alert

ing wheel” appears on the instrument

When the “Lane Centring” function no

panel 22 and the warning light 20

longer detects your hands on the steer-

ing wheel, several warning levels will



appears in red, accompanied

be triggered:

by an audible signal of gradually in-

creasing volume;

- after approximately 15 seconds,

the message: “Keep hands on steer-

- after approximately 45 seconds,

ing wheel” is shown in yellow on the

the audio sources go on standby,

instrument panel 22;

the audible signal sounds contin-

ually, the warning light 20 

is

In the first two alert levels, when the

switched off and the message “Lane

system again detects the presence

centering deactivated” appears in

of the driver’s hands on the steering

red on the instrument panel 22: the

wheel, the system stops the alerts.

“Lane Centring” function is deac-

The function continues to direct the

tivated.

vehicle to the centre of the lane.

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MOTORWAY AND TRAFFIC ASSISTANT (10/16)

If the vehicle crosses a line com-

pletely and moves out of lane, the

“Lane Centring” function is put on

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standby. Standby of the function is

confirmed by the 15 

warning

light and the left-hand and right-hand

line indicators 17 appearing in grey on

the instrument panel.

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In the case of a sharp bend

If the driver does not intervene, the

function triggers the vibration of the

In the case of a sharp band, and de-

steering wheel to signal that the vehi-

pending on the vehicle speed, the func-

cle is about to breach a line and that

tion’s side retaining capacities will be

the driver needs to carry out immediate

limited and require the driver to carry

action.

out immediate action on the steering

wheel so that the function can continue

The 15 

warning light and the

to maintain the vehicle in the centre of

left-hand or right-hand line indicator 17

the lane.

appear in red on the instrument panel.

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MOTORWAY AND TRAFFIC ASSISTANT (11/16)

- the Stop and Go adaptive cruise con-

trol is deactivated; ➥ 2.89



button

Note: pressing the 10

once deactivates both the “Stop and

Go adaptive cruise control” function

and the “Lane Centring” function.

- the system will no longer detect the

driver’s hands on the steering wheel

for a period over 45 seconds approx-

imately.

10

The 15



warning light and the left-

11

hand and right-hand line indicators 17

disappear from the instrument panel.

Deactivating the “Lane

Centring” function

The “Lane Centring” function is deacti-

vated when:

- you press the 11 switch. The func-

tion’s deactivation is confirmed by

the appearance of the “Lane center-

ing deactivated” message on the in-

strument panel;

Note: pressing the 11 switch once

deactivates the “Lane centring” func-

tion but does not affect operation of

the Stop and Go adaptive cruise con-

trol function.

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PARKING DISTANCE CONTROL (1/7)

Operating principle

Ultrasonic sensors, indicated by

arrows 1, are fitted in the bumpers to

measure the distance between the ve-

hicle and an obstacle.

1

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.

This function is an addi-

tional aid that indicates the

Depending on the configuration of the

distance between the vehi-

vehicle, the system detects obstacles

cle and an obstacle whilst

to the front, the rear and the sides of

reversing, using sound signals.

the vehicle.

Location of the ultrasonic

Under no circumstances should it

The parking distance control system

sensors 1

replace the driver’s care or respon-

is only activated when the vehicle is

sibility whilst reversing.

driven at a speed below approximately

Ensure that the ultrasonic sensors indi-

6 mph (10 km/h).

cated by arrows 1 are not obscured (by

The driver should always be ready

dirt, mud, snow, a badly fitted/attached

for sudden incidents while driv-

The function does not take into account

number plate), impacted, modified (in-

ing: always ensure that there are

towing or carrying systems that are not

cluding paintwork) or obstructed by any

no small, narrow moving obstacles

recognised by the system.

accessory fitted to the rear and/ or, de-

(such as a child, animal, pushchair,

pending on the vehicle, to the front or

bicycle, stone, post, etc.) in the blind

sides of your vehicle.

spot when manoeuvring.

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PARKING DISTANCE CONTROL (2/7)

Note: for vehicles fitted with the

2

“360° camera” function ➥ 2.59, analy-

C

sis of the vehicle surroundings (areas A

and B) is not displayed in “Bird’s eye

view” or “Side view” mode.

Operation

Most objects located less near the

front, rear and sides of the vehicle are

detected.

A

B

Note: the display 2 shows the vehicle

Depending on the distance of the ob-

surroundings and emits beeps.

stacle, the frequency of the beep will

be higher while approaching it, and

It is necessary to travel a few metres

will become a continuous beep around

before the side detection is activated.

20 cm away for obstacles to the sides,

If all areas have a grey background, the

An impact to the under-

and around 30 cm for obstacles to the

whole area around the vehicle is being

side of the vehicle while

front or rear. The green, orange (or

monitored:

manoeuvring

(e.g. strik-

yellow depending on the vehicle) and

ing a post, raised kerb or

red zones will be displayed on the C

- A: analysis of the vehicle surround-

other street furniture) may result in

display.

ings in progress;

damage to the vehicle (e.g. defor-

Note: in the event of a change in tra-

- B: analysis of the vehicle surround-

mation of an axle).

jectory during a manoeuvre, the risk of

ings carried out.

To avoid any risk of accident, have

collision with an obstacle may be sig-

your vehicle checked by an ap-

nalled late.

proved dealer.

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PARKING DISTANCE CONTROL (3/7)

If a side obstacle is detected:

D

- the beeps become faster and then

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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.

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Note: in the event of a change in tra-

jectory during a manoeuvre, the risk of

collision with an obstacle may be sig-

nalled late.

Detection of obstacles to the side

Activation/deactivation

Depending on the direction of the

Vehicles fitted with a multimedia

wheels, the system determines the tra-

screen 4

jectory of the vehicle and notifies the

driver of any risk or otherwise of a col-

To activate or deactivate the various

lision with an obstacle 3 to the side of

zones covered by the ultrasonic detec-

the vehicle.

tors, please refer to the multimedia in-

structions.

Select “ON” or “OFF”.

An impact to the underside of the vehicle while manoeuvring (e.g. striking a post, raised kerb or other street furniture)

may result in damage to the vehicle (e.g. deformation of an axle).

To avoid any risk of accident, have your vehicle checked by an approved Dealer.

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PARKING DISTANCE CONTROL (4/7)

Vehicles not fitted with a multimedia

screen

With the vehicle stopped, press the 5

switch as many times as required to

reach the “Vehicle” tab;

press the 6 or 7 control repeatedly to

reach the “Settings” menu. Press the

switch 8 OK;

5

press the 6 or 7 control repeatedly to

reach the “PARKING ASSIST” menu.

6

Press the switch 8 OK.

Adjustment

8

7

Vehicles fitted with a multimedia

System sound

screen 4

Enables the system sound to be

Depending on the vehicle, with the

chosen.

engine running, some settings can be

Deactivating the system sound

adjusted from the multimedia screen 4.

Activate or deactivate the parking dis-

Please refer to the multimedia instruc-

tance control sound.

tions for further information.

Note: if you deactivate the sound, you

Parking distance control audio

will no longer be notified with beeps

volume

when approaching an obstacle.

Adjust the volume of the parking dis-

tance control by pressing + or -.

When the vehicle is travelling at a

speed below approximately 6 mph

(10 km/h), some noises (motorcy-

cle, lorry, pneumatic drill etc.) may

trigger the beeping sound of the

parking distance control.

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PARKING DISTANCE CONTROL (5/7)

- select “Bip volume” to adjust the

Note: if the vehicle is fitted with a

volume of Park Assist using control 6

towbar recognised by the system, only

or 7.

the rear Park Assist function is deacti-

vated.

Deactivating the parking

distance control manually

Operating faults

You must disable the function if:

When the system detects an operating

- if towing, carrying or trailer equipment

fault, a beep sounds for approximately

5

that is unrecognised by the system is

three seconds each time reverse gear

present in front of the ultrasonic de-

is selected and the message “Check

6

tectors;

parking sensors” appears on the in-

- in the event of damage to the ultra-

strument panel. Consult an approved

sonic sensors.

dealer.

7

8

Automatic deactivation of the

Vehicles not fitted with a multimedia

parking distance control

screen

The system deactivates:

- With the vehicle stopped, press the 5

- when the vehicle speed is above ap-

switch as many times as required to

proximately 6 mph (10 km/h);

reach the “Vehicle” tab;

- depending on the model, when the

An impact to the under-

- press the 6 or 7 control repeatedly to

vehicle is stationary for more than

side of the vehicle while

reach the “Settings” menu. Press the

approximately 5 seconds and an ob-

manoeuvring

(e.g. strik-

switch 8 OK;

stacle is detected (such as when in a

ing a post, raised kerb or

traffic jam, etc.);

other street furniture) may result in

- press the 6 or 7 control repeatedly

- when you are in position N;

damage to the vehicle (e.g. defor-

to reach the “PARKING ASSIST”

– when an operating fault is detected.

mation of an axle).

menu. Press the switch 8 OK;

To avoid any risk of accident, have

your vehicle checked by an ap-

proved dealer.

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