Renault Espace (2016 year). Instruction

2.44

SAFE DISTANCE ALERT

(1/2)

Activating/deactivating the

function

From the multifunction screen 2, select

menu “Vehicle”, “Driving assistance”,

“Distance warning” then choose “ON”

or “OFF”.

Using the sensor 1, this function noti-

fies the driver about the time interval

separating them from the vehicle in

front, so they can respect a safe dis-

tance between the two vehicles.
Note: make sure that the sensor 1 is

not obscured (by dirt, mud, snow, etc.).
The function is activated when the vehi-

cle speed is between about 20 and

125 mph (30 and 200 km/h).
When the engine is started, the func-

tion maintains the same status that was

active when the engine was last stop-

ped.

You can access menu “Driving as-

sistance” directly from button 3

This function is an additio-

nal driving aid. However,

this function is not under

any circumstances in-

tended to replace the due care and

attention of the driver, who should at

all times be in control of the vehicle.

2.45

SAFE DISTANCE ALERT

(2/2)

The measurement is dis-

played for information only:

the system performs no

action on the vehicle.

This function is not designed for use

in urban conditions or for a dynamic

driving style (sudden cornering, ac-

celeration, braking, etc.), but rather

for stable driving conditions.

The function does not interact with

the braking system.

The sensor area should be kept

clean and free of any modifications

in order to ensure the proper opera-

tion of the system.

Any work in the area where the

radar is located (repairs, replace-

ments, touching up of paintwork)

must be carried out by a qualified

professional.

– C (orange): the time interval falls

between around 1 and 2 seconds (in-

sufficient distance between the two

vehicles);

– D (red): the time interval is less than

or equal to around one second (very

insufficient distance between the two

vehicles).

If the interval between the two vehicles

is less than around 0.5 seconds, war-

ning light 4 will flash on the instrument

panel. Under certain conditions, the

time interval may not be displayed:

– while cornering;

– when changing lane;

– if the vehicle in front is sufficiently far

or outside the range of the sensor.

This function is essential if adaptive

cruise control is activated.

On equipped vehicles, some infor-

mation is given on the head-up dis-

play.

Operation

Upon activating the function, indicator 4

notifies the driver of the distance sepa-

rating them from the vehicle in front.
–  A (grey): function not operational;
–  A (green): no vehicle detected;
–  B (green): the time interval is greater

than or equal to around two seconds

(distance between the two vehicles

adapted to your speed);

2.46

CRUISE CONTROL/SPEED LIMITER: speed limiter function

(1/3)

Switching on

Press switch 1 on side

. The indica-

tor light

comes on, lit orange, and

the message “Speed limiter” appears

on the instrument panel, accompanied

by dashes to indicate that the speed

limiter function is activated and waiting

to store a limited speed.

To store the current speed, press

switch 2 on side a (+): the limited

speed will replace the dashes.

The minimum stored speed is 20 mph

(30 km/h).

Controls

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

a speed limiter activation, memory

and increase (+);

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

limited speed (R).

4 Speed limiter function standby (with

limited speed memory) (O).

The speed limiter function helps you

stay within the driving speed limit that

you choose, known as the limit speed.

If you wish, you can associate the

speed limiter and the “Overspeed

alert” function (please refer to the in-

formation on the “Overspeed alert”

in Section 2).

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2.47

CRUISE CONTROL/SPEED LIMITER: speed limiter function

(2/3)

Exceeding the limit speed

It is possible to exceed the limit speed

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

lerator pedal firmly and fully (beyond

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

speed limiter flashes red on the instru-

ment panel.
Then, release the accelerator: the

speed limiter function will return as

soon as you reach a speed lower than

the stored speed.

Limited speed cannot be maintained
If driving up or down a steep gradient,

the system is unable to maintain the

limited speed: the stored speed flashes

red on the instrument panel and a beep

sounds at regular intervals to inform

you.

Varying the limit speed

The speed limiter can be changed by

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

Driving

When a limited speed has been stored

and this speed is not reached, driving is

similar to driving a vehicle without the

speed limiter function.
Once you have reached the stored

speed, no effort on the accelerator pedal

will allow you to exceed the program-

med speed except in an emergency

(refer to information on “Exceeding the

limit speed”).

The speed limiter function is

in no way linked to the bra-

king system.

2.48

CRUISE CONTROL/SPEED LIMITER: speed limiter function

(3/3)

Recalling the limit speed

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

called by pressing switch 3 (R).

Putting the function on

standby

The speed limiter function is suspended

when you press switch 4 (O). In this

case, the speed limit remains stored

and the message “Memorised” accom-

panied by this speed appears on the

instrument panel.

Switching off the function

The speed limiter function is deactiva-

ted 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 function is stop-

ped.

When the speed limiter is put on

standby, pressing side a (+) on

switch 2 reactivates the function wi-

thout 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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2.49

OVERSPEED ALERT

(1/3)

The overspeed alert with signage panel

recognition notifies the driver that they

are exceeding the speed limit for the

section of road on which they are cur-

rently travelling.

Special situations

– If the vehicle is travelling in a coun-

try where the speed units differ from

those of the vehicle, the system dis-

plays the speed limit sign in the unit

of the country, alongside the speed

limit converted to the unit used by the

vehicle’s instrument panel.

– For countries where the speed limit

is reduced during rainy weather on

some types of roads, the system can

modify the limited speed after a few

seconds of wiping the windscreen.

– The system does not take into ac-

count exceptional speed limit meas-

ures, such as peak pollution days.

On equipped vehicles, some infor-

mation is given on the head-up dis-

play.

Operating principle

The system detects speed limit signs

on the side of the road and displays the

speed limit.

It mainly uses information taken from

the camera 1, attached to the wind-

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

obstructed (dirt, ice, snow, etc.).
The system also uses information from

other vehicle systems (navigation GPS,

etc.).
Once the speed limiter is activated, you

can adjust the speed limiter indication

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

limit, the sign display is modified (the

characters change to red or the circle

around the sign flashes) no notify you.

2.50

OVERSPEED ALERT

(2/3)

Activating/deactivating the

system

On the multifunction screen 2, select

the “Vehicle” menu, followed by “Driving

assistance”, “Speed alert settings”,

“Speed warning”, then choose “ON” or

“OFF”.

With the function activated and de-

pending on local laws, you can activate

the “increased vigilance zones”. The

system will notify you of the distance

separating you from this zone, and

while you are travelling in the zone.

Varying the limit speed

If the speed limiter notification differs

from the detected speed value, press

and hold switch 4:

– side a (+) to increase the notification

speed to the detected speed;

– side b (-) to reduce the notification

speed to the detected speed.

Operating fault

The system cannot detect the speed

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

fog, etc.);

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

or are hidden (by another vehicle or

by trees);

– the information taken from a naviga-

tion system is not up to date.

You can access menu “Driving as-

sistance” directly from button 3

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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.
The driver should always adapt their speed to the traffic conditions, regardless of the system indications.

The system enables maximum speed signs to be detected and does not detect other traffic signage.
The driver should not, however, ignore signs which are not detected by the system and should as a priority comply with the

traffic signage and the highway code.
In the event of poor visibility (fog, snow, frost, etc.), it is possible that the system may not indicate the correct speed to the

driver.
The driver should always adapt their speed to the traffic conditions, regardless of the system indications.

OVERSPEED ALERT

(3/3)

2.52

CRUISE CONTROL/SPEED LIMITER: cruise control function

(1/4)

The cruise control function helps you to

maintain your driving speed at a speed

that you choose, called the cruising

speed.
This cruising speed may be set at any

speed above 20 mph (30 km/h).

The cruise control function

is in no way linked to the

braking system.

This function is an addi-

tional driving aid. 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 slippery roads (black

ice, aquaplaning, gravel) and during

bad weather (fog, rain, side winds

etc.).
There is a risk of accidents.

Controls

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

a cruising speed activation, storage

and increase (+) ;

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

ing speed (R).

4 Switch the function to standby (with

cruising speed saved) (O).

2.53

CRUISE CONTROL/SPEED LIMITER: cruise control function

(2/4)

Driving

Once a cruising speed is memorised

and the cruise control function is active,

you may lift your foot off the accelera-

tor pedal.

Please note that you are

strongly advised to keep

your feet close to the pedals

in order to react in an emer-

gency.

Activating cruise control

At a steady speed (above approx.

20 mph or 30 km/h), press switch 2

side a (+): the function is activated and

the current speed is saved.
The cruising speed replaces the dashes

and cruise control is confirmed by the

appearance of the message “Check

cruise control” and the warning light

If you try to activate the function below

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

speed” will be displayed and the func-

tion will remain inactive.

Switching on

Press switch 1 on side

Indicator light

comes on, lit green,

and the message “Check cruise con-

trol” appears on the instrument panel,

accompanied by dashes to indicate that

the cruise control function is activated

and waiting to store a cruising speed.

2.54

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 overtaking, the cruis-

ing speed flashes red on the instrument

panel.
Then, release the accelerator: after a

few seconds, the vehicle will automati-

cally return to its set cruising speed.

Cruising speed cannot be

maintained
If driving up or down a steep gradi-

ent, the system is unable to maintain

the cruising speed: the stored speed is

flashes red on the instrument panel to

inform you of this situation.

Adjusting the cruising speed

The cruising speed can be changed by

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

The cruise control function

is in no way linked to the

braking system.

2.55

CRUISE CONTROL/SPEED LIMITER: cruise control function

(4/4)

Switching off the function

The cruise control function is deacti-

vated if you press switch 1: in this case

a speed is no longer stored. The green

warning light and message on the

instrument panel goes out to confirm

that the function is deactivated.

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

once you are sure that the road con-

ditions are suitable (traffic, road sur-

face, weather conditions, etc.). Press

switch 3 (R) if the vehicle speed is

above 20 mph (30 km/h).

When the stored speed is recalled,

activation of the cruise control is con-

firmed by the illumination of the cruis-

ing speed in green, along with the mes-

sage “Check cruise control”.
NB: if the speed previously stored is

much higher than the current speed,

the vehicle will accelerate more rapidly

to reach this threshold.

When the cruise control function is

put on standby, pressing switch 2

side a (+) reactivates the cruise

control function without taking into

account the stored speed: it is the

speed at which the vehicle is moving

that is taken into account.

Putting the function on

standby

The function is set to standby if you:

– use the switch 4 (O);

– the brake pedal;

– depress the clutch pedal or the shift

into neutral if the vehicle has an au-

tomatic gearbox.

In these three cases, the cruising

speed remains stored and the mes-

sage “Memorised” accompanied by this

speed appears on the instrument panel.

Standby is confirmed by the display of

the cruising speed in grey and the mes-

sage “Memorised”.

Putting the cruise control

on standby or switching it

off does not cause a rapid

reduction in speed: you

must brake by depressing the brake

pedal.

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2.56

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

(1/7)

When traffic conditions permit (large

free-flowing road or motorway), the

adaptive cruise control gives you

the option of maintaining a chosen

speed, known as cruise control, adjus-

table from 30 mph to 90 mph (50 and

140 km/h), while keeping a following

distance from the vehicle in front in the

same lane.
The sensor has a range of 120 metres.
Note: The driver should take into ac-

count the maximum speed limit in their

location.
Note: The adaptive cruise control can

brake the vehicle up to a third of the

braking capacity. Depending on the

situation, the driver may need to brake

harder.

This function is an additio-

nal 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).
The adaptive cruise control should

not be used in heavy traffic, on

winding or slippery roads (black ice,

aquaplaning, gravel) and during bad

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

Sensor location

Make sure that the sensor 1 is not ob-

scured (by dirt, mud, snow, etc.).

On equipped vehicles, some infor-

mation is given on the head-up dis-

play.

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The cruising speed replaces the dashes

and cruise control is confirmed by the

appearance of the message “Adaptive

cruise ctrl” and the indicator light

If you try to activate the function below

30 mph (50 km/h) or above 90 mph

(140 km/h), the message “Invalid

speed” is displayed and the function will

remain inactive.

Adjusting the following

distance

Pressing switch 6 multiple times ad-

justs the following distance.

Switching on

Press switch 5. Indicator light

comes on, lit green, and the message

“Adaptive cruise ctrl” appears on the

instrument panel, accompanied by

dashes to indicate that the cruise con-

trol function is activated and waiting to

store a cruising speed.

Activating cruise control

At a steady speed (above approx.

30 mph (50 km/h)), press switch 2

side a (+): the function is activated and

the current speed is saved.

Controls

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

a cruising speed activation, storage

and increase (+) ;

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

ing speed (R).

4 Switch the function to standby (with

cruising speed saved) (O).

6 Adjusting following distance.

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

(2/7)

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Driving

Once a cruising speed is memorised

and the cruise control function is active,

you may lift your foot off the accelera-

tor pedal.
If a following distance is stored and a

vehicle travelling slower than yours is

detected by the system in your lane,

your vehicle will brake (with the brake

lights on) and adapt its speed to that of

the vehicle in front, respecting the fol-

lowing distance selected previously.

Overtaking
If your speed is lower than the cruise

control and you wish to perform an

overtaking manoeuvre, activating the

direction indicator will provide acceler-

ation enabling the overtaking manoeu-

vre.

Please note that you are

strongly advised to keep

your feet close to the pedals

in order to react in an emer-

gency.

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

(3/7)

Adjusting the cruising speed

The cruising speed can be changed by

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

Varying the following

distance

You can vary the following distance

from the vehicle in front at any time by

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

played on the instrument panel, indicat-

ing the following distance selected:

– one bar for a short distance (cor-

responding to a following time of

around one second);

– two bars for a medium distance;

– three bars for a long distance (cor-

responding to a following time of

around two seconds).

Choosing the distance should depend

on the traffic, the laws in your country,

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

your lane, an outline A of a vehicle will

appear above the following bars.

2.59

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

(4/7)

Exceeding the cruising speed

The cruising speed may be exceeded

at any time by depressing the accelera-

tor pedal.

When exceeding this speed, the cruis-

ing speed and the following bars show

red and the cruising speed flashes on

the instrument panel: the distance con-

trol function is no longer activated.

Then, release the accelerator: cruise

and distance control will automatically

reactivate unless the function has been

set to standby.

Putting the function on

standby

The function is set to standby if:
–  you press switch 4 (O);
–  you depress the brake pedal;
–  you depress the clutch pedal;
–  you use the gear lever;
– the vehicle speed is lower than

25 mph (40 km/h) or over 100 mph

(160 km/h);

– certain driver correction devices and

aids are triggered (ABS, ESC, etc.)

In the latter two cases, the message

“Adaptive cruise ct disconnected” is

displayed on the instrument panel when

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

the cruising speed in grey and the mes-

sage “Adaptive cruise ctrl”.

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

once you are sure that the road con-

ditions are suitable (traffic, road sur-

face, weather conditions, etc.). Press

switch 3 (R) if the vehicle speed is

above around 30 mph (50 km/h).
When the stored speed is recalled,

activation of the cruise control is con-

firmed by the illumination of the cruis-

ing speed in green, along with the mes-

sage “Adaptive cruise ctrl”.
When the cruise control function is put

on standby, pressing switch 2 side a

(+) reactivates the cruise control func-

tion 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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