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Safety

Electronic stability control

(ESC)

Electronic stability control programme

comprising the following systems:

The system's fault does not prevent the

vehicle from being driven.

If you purchased your vehicle outside the

CITROËN dealer network, we invite you to

have a dealer check the configuration of

these services and, if desired, modify it to

suit your wishes. In a multilingual country,

configuration is possible in the official

national language of your choice.

Localised Assistance Call

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and

Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBFD).

Emergency braking assistance (EBA).

Anti-slip regulation (ASR).

Dynamic stability control (DSC).

Trailer stability assist (TSA).

Press button 2 for more than 2 seconds to

request assistance if the vehicle breaks down

(confirmed by a voice message** ).

Pressing this button again immediately cancels

the request (confirmed by a voice message).

For technical reasons, in particular to

improve the quality of telematic services

for customers, the Manufacturer reserves

the right to carry out updates to the

vehicle's on-board telematic system at

any time.

** As per the geographic coverage of

"Localised Emergency Call", "Localised

Assistance Call" and the official national

language chosen by the owner of the

vehicle.

Definitions

Anti-lock braking system (ABS)

and electronic brake force

distribution (EBFD)

The list of countries covered and of

telematic services is available from dealers

or on the website for your country.

If you benefit from the Citroën Connect

Box offer with the SOS and assistance

pack included, there are additional

services available to you in your personal

space, via the website for your country.

These systems improve the stability and

manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking

and contribute towards improved control in

corners, in particular on poor or slippery road

surfaces.

Geolocation

The ABS prevents wheel lock in the event of

emergency braking.

The EBFD manages the braking pressure

wheel by wheel.

Deactivate/reactivate geolocation by

simultaneously pressing buttons 1 and 2 and

then a single press of button 2 to confirm.

Safety

Emergency braking assistance

(EBA)

Trailer stability assist (TSA)

Normal operation of the ABS may make

itself felt by slight vibrations of the brake

pedal.

This system allows control of the vehicle to be

retained when towing a trailer, so as to avoid

the risk of snaking.

In an emergency, this system enables you to

reach the optimum braking pressure more

quickly and therefore reduce the stopping

distance.

It is triggered in relation to the speed at which

the brake pedal is pressed. This is felt by

a reduction in the resistance of the pedal and

an increase in braking efficiency.

When braking in an emergency, press

very firmly and maintain this pressure.

Anti-lock braking system

(ABS) and electronic brake

force distribution (EBFD)

When changing wheels (tyres and rims),

ensure that these are approved for your

vehicle.

Anti-slip regulation (ASR)

The fixed illumination of this warning

lamp signals that there is a fault with

the ABS.

This system optimises traction in order to

avoid wheel slip by acting on the brakes of

the driving wheels and on the engine. It also

improves the directional stability of the vehicle

on acceleration.

After an impact, have these systems

checked by a CITROËN dealer or

a qualified workshop.

The vehicle retains conventional braking. Drive

carefully at moderate speed.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop as soon as possible.

Intelligent traction control

Dynamic stability control (DSC)

Illumination of this warning lamp,

coupled with the STOP and ABS

warning lamps, accompanied by the

display of a message and an audible

signal, signals that there is a fault

with the electronic brake force

distribution (EBFD).

system ("Snow motion")

If there is a difference between the path

followed by the vehicle and that required by the

driver, this system monitors each wheel and

automatically acts on the brake of one or more

wheels and on the engine to return the vehicle

to the required path, within the limits of the laws

of physics.

Depending on version, your vehicle has

a system to help driving on snow: intelligent

traction control.

This system detects situations of poor surface

grip that could make it difficult to move off

or make progress on deep fresh snow or

compacted snow.

In these situations, the intelligent traction

control limits the amount of wheel spin to

provide the best traction and trajectory control

for your vehicle.

You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.

Call a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

Safety

With Advanced Grip Control

The use of snow tyres is strongly

recommended on surfaces offering low

levels of grip.

F Place the dial in a different

position to this.

Anti-slip regulation (ASR)/

Dynamic stability control

(DSC)

With the touch screen

The reactivation is carried out via the

Driving/Vehicle menu.

F Place the dial in this position.

Operation

It is confirmed by this warning lamp

going out in the instrument panel and

the display of a message.

These systems are activated automatically

every time the vehicle is started.

They come into operation in the event of

a problem with grip or trajectory.

With the touch screen

The deactivation is carried out via the

Driving/Vehicle menu.

Malfunction

This is indicated by this warning

lamp flashing in the instrument

panel.

Illumination of this warning lamp,

accompanied by the display of

a message and an audible signal,

indicates a fault with the system.

It is confirmed by the illumination of

this warning lamp in the instrument

panel and the display of a message.

Deactivation

Reactivation

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop to have the systems checked.

In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle

which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft

ground, etc.), it may be advisable to deactivate

these systems, so that the wheels can turn

freely and regain grip.

These systems are reactivated automatically

each time the ignition is switched back on or

above 31 mph (50 km/h).

Below 31 mph (50 km/h), you can reactivate

them manually.

Reactivate these systems as soon as the level

of grip permits.

Safety

ASR/DSC

Operating fault

Trailer stability assist (TSA)

These systems offer increased safety

in normal driving, but they should not

encourage the driver to take extra risks or

drive at high speed.

It is in conditions of reduced grip (rain,

snow, ice) that the risk of loss of grip

increases. It is therefore important for your

safety to keep these systems activated in

all conditions, and particularly in difficult

conditions.

Should a fault occur with the system,

When towing, this system reduces the risk of

the vehicle or trailer swaying.

this warning lamp comes on in the

instrument panel, accompanied by

the display of a message and an

audible signal.

Operation

The system is activated automatically when the

ignition is switched on.

The electronic stability control (ESC) must not

have any faults.

If the system detects oscillations (snaking) in

the movement of the trailer at speeds between

37 and 99 mph (60 and 160 km/h), it acts

on the brakes to stabilise the trailer and, if

necessary, reduces the engine power to slow

down the vehicle.

If you continue to tow a trailer, reduce your

speed and drive carefully!

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop to have the system checked.

The correct operation of these

The trailer stability assist system offers

increased safety in normal driving,

provided that the recommendations on

towing a trailer are observed. It should not

encourage the driver to take risks, such

as towing a trailer in adverse operating

conditions (overloading, failure to observe

the trailer nose weight, worn or under-

inflated tyres, faulty braking system, etc.)

or drive at too high a speed.

In certain cases, snaking of the trailer

may not be detected by the ESC system,

particularly with a light trailer.

When driving on slippery or poor surfaces,

the system may not be able to prevent

sudden snaking of the trailer.

systems depends on observation of

the manufacturer's recommendations

regarding both the wheels (tyres and

rims), braking and electronic components

and the assembly and repair procedures

used by CITROËN dealers.

The use of snow tyres is recommended,

in order to be able to benefit from the

efficiency of these systems in winter

conditions.

The correction is signalled by the

flashing of this warning lamp in the

instrument panel and illumination of

the brake lamps.

In this case, it is essential to equip the

four wheels with tyres approved for your

vehicle.

For information on the weights and towed

loads, refer to the "Technical data" section or

the registration certificate for your vehicle.

To ensure complete safety while driving with

a Towbar device, refer to the corresponding

section.

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