6
56
SAFETY When this warning lamp
comes on, it indicates that
there is a malfunction of the
ABS, which can cause a
loss of control of the vehicle
when braking.
C o n s u l t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
When these warn-
ing lamps come
on simultaneously,
it indicates that
there is a malfunc-
tion of the braking system or that the
parking brake has not been released
fully, which can cause a loss of con-
trol of the vehicle when braking.
Stop immediately.
C o n s u l t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
N o r m a l o p e r a t i o n o f t h e
ABS may make itself felt by
slight vibrations of the brake
pedal.
In emergency braking,
p r e s s v e r y fi r m l y w i t h o u t
releasing the pressure. TRACTION CONTROL (ASR)
AND DYNAMIC STABILITY
CONTROL (ESP)
These systems are linked and supplement the ABS.
T h e A S R s y s t e m o p t i m i s e s d r i v e t o prevent the wheels skidding, by acting on the brakes of the driving wheels and on the engine. It also allows the directional stability of the vehicle to be improved on acceleration.
If there is a variation between the trajectory followed by the vehicle and that required by the driver, the ESP system automatically acts on the brake of one or more wheels and on the engine to put the vehicle back on course, within the limits of the laws of physics.
Operating check
Operation of the ASR and ESP systems When one of these two systems is operating, this warning lamp comes on.
When a malfunction of the systems occurs, this warning lamp comes on.
T h e A S R / E S P s y s t e m s o f f e r exceptional safety during normal driving, but this should not encourage the driver to take extra risks or drive at high speed.
Correct operation of these systems depends on observation of the manufacturer's recommendations regarding the wheels (tyres and rims), the braking components and the electronic components as well as the C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r r e p a i r p r o c e d u r e s . electronic components as well as the electronic
After an impact, have these systems c h e c k e d b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r . After an impact, have these systems have these
Activation of the ESP system is also accompanied by an audible signal.
C o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r t o h a v e the systems checked.
6
56
SAFETY When this warning lamp
comes on, it indicates that
there is a malfunction of the
ABS, which can cause a
loss of control of the vehicle
when braking.
C o n s u l t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
When these warn-
ing lamps come
on simultaneously,
it indicates that
there is a malfunc-
tion of the braking system or that the
parking brake has not been released
fully, which can cause a loss of con-
trol of the vehicle when braking.
Stop immediately.
C o n s u l t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
N o r m a l o p e r a t i o n o f t h e
ABS may make itself felt by
slight vibrations of the brake
pedal.
In emergency braking,
p r e s s v e r y fi r m l y w i t h o u t
releasing the pressure. TRACTION CONTROL (ASR)
AND DYNAMIC STABILITY
CONTROL (ESP)
These systems are linked and supplement the ABS.
T h e A S R s y s t e m o p t i m i s e s d r i v e t o prevent the wheels skidding, by acting on the brakes of the driving wheels and on the engine. It also allows the directional stability of the vehicle to be improved on acceleration.
If there is a variation between the trajectory followed by the vehicle and that required by the driver, the ESP system automatically acts on the brake of one or more wheels and on the engine to put the vehicle back on course, within the limits of the laws of physics.
Operating check
Operation of the ASR and ESP systems When one of these two systems is operating, this warning lamp comes on.
When a malfunction of the systems occurs, this warning lamp comes on.
T h e A S R / E S P s y s t e m s o f f e r exceptional safety during normal driving, but this should not encourage the driver to take extra risks or drive at high speed.
Correct operation of these systems depends on observation of the manufacturer's recommendations regarding the wheels (tyres and rims), the braking components and the electronic components as well as the C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r r e p a i r p r o c e d u r e s . electronic components as well as the electronic
After an impact, have these systems c h e c k e d b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r . After an impact, have these systems have these
Activation of the ESP system is also accompanied by an audible signal.
C o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r t o h a v e the systems checked.
