Dacia Spring
Your vehicle is fitted with:
- ABS (anti-lock braking system);
- electronic stability program ESC with understeer control and traction control;
- emergency braking assistance;
- hill start assist.
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These functions are an additional aid in the event of critical driving conditions, enabling the vehicle behaviour to be adapted to suit the driving conditions.
However, these functions cannot replace 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 responsibility of the driver when manoeuvring the vehicle (the driver must always be ready for sudden incidents which may occur when driving).
ABS (anti-lock braking system)
Under heavy braking, the ABS avoids the wheels from locking up, optimising the braking distance, while maintaining control over the vehicle. Under these conditions, it is possible to avoid obstacles, including while braking. In addition, this system can optimise stopping distances, particularly on roads with low surface grip (wet ground etc.).
Each activation of this function can be felt through a tremor in the brake pedal. The ABS does not in any way improve the vehicle’s physical performance 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.).
tip
In an emergency, it is recommended to apply firm and continuous pressure to the brake pedal. There is no need to pump it repeatedly. The ABS will modulate the force applied in the braking system.
Operating faults
- If the
warning light on the instrument panel comes on while driving, brakes will still
work normally without
ABS ; - If the
and
warning lights on the instrument panel come on when driving, this indicates a fault with the braking system.
In this case, ABS is also deactivated.
Consult an approved dealer.
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 conditions (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 triggered, the
warning light flashes on the instrument panel.
Understeer control
This system optimises the action of the ESC in the case of pronounced understeering (loss of front axle road holding).
Traction control
This system helps to limit wheelspin of the drive wheels and to control the vehicle 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 automatically until the drive supplied becomes compatible with the level of grip under the wheel again.
Operating faults
When the system detects an operating fault, the "Check ESC" message and the
and
warning lights appear on the
instrument panel. In this case, the ESC and traction
control system are deactivated.
Consult an approved Dealer.
Deactivating the traction control function
In case of starting on snow, ice, or soft ground (mud, sand, gravel), the traction
control system can be deactivated from the multimedia screen 1 and
depending on the vehicle from trip computer 2 . When the system is
deactivated, the
indicator lights up on
the dashboard.
Note: the system is automatically reactivated:
- when the vehicle speed exceeds approximately 31 mph (50 km/h);
- when the vehicle is restarted.
The absence of the indicator on the dashboard confirms that the system is active again.
From the multimedia screen 1
Please refer to the multimedia instructions for more information.
From the trip computer 2
Ignition on, vehicle stopped;
- press button 3 briefly several times to reach the
menu; - repeatedly press control 4 or 5 to access the «
Vehicle Setting » menu. Press the OK switch 6; - press control 4 or 5 repeatedly until you reach the « Traction control » menu. Press the OK switch 6;
- press the OK switch 6 to deactivate the Traction control function.
The warning message « Traction control off » and
warning light
on the instrument panel
comes on to warn you of this.
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Deactivating the traction control function temporarily disables certain driver assistance systems (active emergency braking, etc.)
Emergency brake assist
This system supplements the ABS and helps reduce vehicle stopping distances.
Operating principle
The system is for detecting an emergency braking situation. In this case, the braking system immediately develops maximum power and may trigger ABS regulation.
ABS braking is maintained as long as the brake pedal is applied.
Operating faults
When the system detects an operating fault the
message «
WARNING: Check Braking System
»
appears on the instrument panel along with the
warning
light.
Consult an approved dealer.
Hill start assistance
This function assists the driver when starting on hills. It prevents the vehicle from rolling forwards or backwards by automatically applying the brakes when the driver lifts their foot off the brake pedal to depress the accelerator pedal.
System operation
It only operates when the gear selector is in a position other than neutral (other than N) and the vehicle is completely stationary (brake pedal depressed).
The system holds the vehicle for approximately 2 seconds. The brakes are then gradually released (the vehicle will move according to the slope).
warning
The hill start assistance system cannot completely prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards in all situations (extremely steep gradients,
etc.).
In all cases, the driver may depress the brake pedal to prevent the vehicle from rolling forwards or backwards.
The hill start assistance function should not be used for prolonged stops : use the brake pedal.
This function is not designed to immobilise the vehicle permanently.
If necessary, use the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.
The driver must remain particularly vigilant when driving on slippery orlow-grip surfaces and/or on hills.
Risk of serious injury.