READY TO SET OFF
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Instruments and controls
WARNING LIGHTS
Each time the vehicle is started: a series of warning lights comes on applying a self-test check. They switch off almost
i m m e d i a t e l y . W h e n t h e e n g i n e i s r u n n i n g : t h e w a r n i n g l i g h t b e c o m e s a w a r n i n g i f i t r e m a i n s o n c o n t i n u o u s l y o r fl a s h e s . T h i s
initial warning may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message which appears on the display.
Do not ignore these warnings.
Warning light is indicates Solution - action
STOP lit, associated
with another
warning
light and
accompanied
by a message
on the display. major faults linked with
t h e " B r a k e fl u i d l e v e l " ,
"Engine oil pressure and
temperature", "Coolant
temperature", "Electronic
brake force distribution" and
"Power steering" warning
lights.
You must stop, park and switch off the
ignition. Have the fault checked by a CITROËN
dealer.
Handbrake/
B r a k e fl u i d
level/EBFD lit.
that the handbrake is applied
or has not been released fully. Releasing the handbrake switches off the warning
light.
lit. a l o w b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l . T o p u p u s i n g a fl u i d r e c o m m e n d e d b y C I T R O Ë N .
remaining on even
though the level
is correct and
associated with the
ABS warning light.
a failure of the electronic
brake force distribution.
You must stop, park and switch off the
ignition. Have the fault checked by a CITROËN
dealer.
Engine oil
pressure and
temperature lit while
driving.
i n s u f fi c i e n t p r e s s u r e o r a
high temperature. Park and switch off the ignition then allow to
cool. Visually check the level. Chapter 7, "Levels"
section.
remaining on,
even though
the level is
correct. a major fault. Have the fault checked by a CITROËN deale
r.
ABS
ABS
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Driving safety
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM
(ABS - EBFD)
The ABS and EBFD (electronic brake
force distribution) systems improve the
stability and manoeuvrability of your
vehicle on braking, in particular on
poor or slippery surfaces.
The ABS prevents locking of the
wheels, the EBFD provides control of
the braking pressure wheel by wheel. If this warning light comes on,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message on
the display, it indicates a
malfunction of the ABS which
could result in a loss of control of the
vehicle on braking.
If this warning light comes
on, together with the brake
and STOP warning lights,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message on the
display, it indicates a malfunction of
the electronic brake force distribution
which could result in a loss of control of
the vehicle on braking.
EMERGENCY BRAKING
ASSISTANCE SYSTEM (EBA)
In an emergency, this system enables
the optimum braking pressure to be
reached more quickly, press the pedal
fi r m l y w i t h o u t r e l e a s i n g i t .
It is triggered by the speed at which the
brake pedal is activated.
This alters the resistance of the brake
pedal under your foot.
To prolong the operation of the
emergency braking assistance system:
keep your foot on the brake pedal.
Good practice
The anti-lock braking system comes
into operation automatically when
there is a risk of wheel lock. It does not
reduce the braking distance.
On very slippery surfaces (ice, oil,
etc...) the ABS may increase the
braking distance. When braking in
an emergency, do not hesitate to
p r e s s t h e b r a k e p e d a l fi r m l y , w i t h o u t
releasing the pressure, even on a
slippery surface, you will then be able
to continue to manoeuvre the vehicle
to avoid an obstacle.
Normal operation of the ABS may be felt
by slight vibration of the brake pedal.
When changing wheels (tyres
and rims), ensure that these are
recommended by CITROËN .
Stop immediately.
In both cases, contact a CITROËN
dealer.
