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SAFETY
TRAJECTORY CONTROL
SYSTEMS
Anti-skid regulation (ASR) and
electronic stability programme
(ESP)
The anti-skid regulation (also known as
T r a c t i o n C o n t r o l ) o p t i m i s e s t r a c t i o n t o
p r e v e n t s k i d d i n g o f t h e w h e e l s , b y a c t -
ing on the brakes of the driving wheels
and on the engine.
T h e e l e c t r o n i c s t a b i l i t y p r o g r a m m e a c t s
on the brake of one or more wheels and
o n t h e e n g i n e t o k e e p t h e v e h i c l e o n t h e
trajectory required by the driver.
Activation
These systems are activated automati-
cally each time the vehicle is started.
T h e y c o m e i n t o o p e r a t i o n i n t h e e v e n t
o f a g r i p o r t r a j e c t o r y p r o b l e m . T h i s i s i n d i c a t e d b y fl a s h i n g o f
t h i s w a r n i n g l a m p o n t h e i n s t r u -
m e n t p a n e l . Deactivation
I n e x c e p t i o n a l c o n d i t i o n s ( s t a r t i n g a v e -
hicle which is bogged down, stuck in
snow, on soft ground...), it may be ad-
visable to deactivate the ASR and ESP
systems, so that the wheels can move
f r e e l y a n d r e g a i n g r i p .
Press the "ESP OFF" button, located
on the left below the steering wheel.
I f t h i s w a r n i n g l a m p c o m e s o n i n
t h e i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l a n d t h e i n -
d i c a t o r l a m p o n t h e b u t t o n c o m e s
on, this indicates that the ASR and
ESP systems are deactivated.
Reactivation
These systems are reactivated automat-
ically each time the ignition is switched
b a c k o n o r f r o m 3 0 m p h ( 5 0 k m / h ) .
Press the "ESP OFF" button again
to reactivate them manually. Operating fault
I f t h i s w a r n i n g l a m p c o m e s o n ,
a c c o m p a n i e d b y a n a u d i b l e s i g -
nal and a message on the mul-
tifunction screen, this indicates
a malfunction of these systems.
Have the systems checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
T h e E S P / A S R s y s t e m s o f f e r e x -
c e p t i o n a l s a f e t y i n n o r m a l d r i v i n g ,
but this should not encourage the
driver to take extra risks or drive at
h i g h s p e e d .
The correct functioning of these
s y s t e m s d e p e n d s o n o b s e r v a -
tion of the manufacturer's rec-
ommendations regarding the
wheels (tyres and rims), the brak-
i n g c o m p o n e n t s , t h e e l e c t r o n i c
c o m p o n e n t s a n d t h e C I T R O Ë N
a s s e m b l y a n d o p e r a t i o n p r o c e -
dures.
A f t e r a n i m p a c t , h a v e t h e s e s y s -
tems checked by a CITROËN
dealer.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
We recommend the use of genu-
ine CITROËN towbars and their
harnesses that have been tested
and approved from the design
stage of your vehicle, and that
t h e fi t t i n g o f t h e t o w b a r i s e n -
trusted to a CITROËN dealer.
I f t h e t r a i l e r i s n o t fi t t e d b y a
CITROËN dealer, it is imperative
t h a t i t i s fi t t e d u s i n g t h e e l e c t r i -
cal pre-equipment installed at
the rear of the vehicle, in accor-
dance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
TOWING A TRAILER,
A CARAVAN, ETC.
The rear parking assistance will
be deactivated automatically if
a genuine CITROËN towbar is
used.
Towbar suitable for the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional lighting
and signalling.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it
may also be used for towing a trailer.
Driving with a trailer subjects the towing
v e h i c l e t o m o r e s i g n i fi c a n t s t r e s s a n d i t s
driver must be particularly careful.
Driving advice
Distribution of loads
Distribute the load in the trailer so
that the heaviest items are as close
as possible to the axle and the nose
weight approaches the maximum
permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towing load
must be reduced by 10 % and so on for
every 1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for
details of the weights and towing loads
which apply to your vehicle.
Side wind
Take into account the increased
sensitivity to side wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
the temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on
the engine speed.
To lower the engine speed, reduce
your speed. The maximum towing load on a long
slope depends on the gradient and the
ambient temperature.
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant
temperature.
If the warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come
on, stop the vehicle and
switch off the engine as
soon as possible.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
distance.
Tyres
Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
Check the electrical signalling on
the trailer.
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TECHNICAL DATA
T h e i n fl a t i o n p r e s s u r e m u s t b e
checked when the tyres are cold,
at least once a month. I f t h e i n fl a t i o n p r e s s u r e i s t o o l o w ,
t h i s i n c r e a s e s f u e l c o n s u m p t i o n .
IDENTIFICATION MARKINGS
V a r i o u s v i s i b l e m a r k i n g s f o r t h e i d e n t i fi -
c a t i o n o f y o u r v e h i c l e .
A . V e h i c l e i d e n t i fi c a t i o n n u m b e r ( V I N )
under the bonnet.
This number is engraved on the body-
work near the damper mounting.
B . V e h i c l e i d e n t i fi c a t i o n n u m b e r o n
the dashboard.
T h i s n u m b e r i s i n d i c a t e d o n a s e l f -
adhesive label which is visible through
the windscreen.
C. Manufacturer's label.
T h e V I N i s i n d i c a t e d o n a s e l f - d e s t r o y i n g
l a b e l a f fi x e d t o t h e d r i v e r ' s c e n t r e p i l l a r .
D. Tyre/paint label.
T h i s l a b e l i s a f fi x e d t o t h e d r i v e r ' s c e n t r e
pillar.
I t b e a r s t h e f o l l o w i n g i n f o r m a t i o n :
- t h e t y r e p r e s s u r e s , f o r u n l a d e n a n d laden conditions,
- the wheel rim and tyre sizes,
- t h e b r a n d s o f t y r e r e c o m m e n d e d b y t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r ,
- t h e s p a r e t y r e i n fl a t i o n p r e s s u r e ,
- the paint colour code.
W h e e l s w h i c h a r e fi t t e d w i t h
2 0 5 / 4 5 R 1 7 t y r e s c a n n o t b e fi t -
t e d w i t h s n o w c h a i n s . F o r f u r t h e r
i n f o r m a t i o n , c o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N
dealer.