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Instruments and controls
Warning lamp is indicates Solution - action
Particle
e m i s s i o n fi l t e r on. a fault with the particle
e m i s s i o n fi l t e r ( D i e s e l
additive level, risk of
blockage,...). H a v e t h e fi l t e r c h e c k e d b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
Chapter 6, "Levels" section.
Dipped beam
headlamps/
Daytime
running lams
on. a manual selection or
automatic illumination of
headlamps.
Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk to the
second position.
illumination of the dipped beam headlamps
from the time the ignition is switched on:
daytime running lamps (depending on the
country in which the vehicle is sold).
Chapter 3, "Steering mounted controls" section.
Main beam
headlamps pulling of the stalk towards
you.
Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.
Direction
indicators fl a s h i n g w i t h
audible signal. a change of direction via the
lighting stalk, to the left of
the steering wheel. To the Right: control to be pushed upwards.
To the Left: control to be pushed downwards.
Front
foglamps on. a manual selection. The fog amps only operate if the sidelamps or
dipped beam headlamps are on.
Rear
foglamps on. a manual selection. The foglamps only operate if the sidelamps or
dipped beam headlamps are on. In conditions of
normal visibility, switch them off to avoid breaking
the law. "This lamp is a dazzling red."
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Driving safely
SAFETY
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TRACTION CONTROL (ASR)
AND DYNAMIC STABILITY
CONTROL (ESP)
These systems are linked and
complement the ABS.
The ASR system is very useful for
maintaining optimum drive and
avoiding losses of control of the vehicle
on acceleration.
The system optimises drive to prevent
the wheels skidding, by acting on the
brakes of the drive wheels and on the
engine. It also allows the directional
stability of the vehicle to be improved
on acceleration.
Use the ESP to hold your course
without attempting to countersteer.
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
engine and the brake of one or more
wheels, in order to put the vehicle back
on course. Disarming the ASR/ESP
systems
In certain exceptional conditions
( s t a r t i n g t h e v e h i c l e w h e n s t u c k i n m u d
or snow, or on loose ground...), it could
prove useful to disarm the ASR and
ESP systems to make the wheels spin
and regain grip.
Operating check
Good practice
The ASR/ESP systems offer increased
safety during normal driving, but
should not incite the driver to take risks
or to drive at high speed.
The operation of these systems is
ensured if the recommendations
of the manufacturer regarding
t h e w h e e l s ( t y r e s a n d r i m s ) , t h e
braking components, the electronic
c o m p o n e n t s a n d t h e fi t t i n g a n d r e p a i r
procedures within the CITROËN
network are observed.
After an impact, have these systems
checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Operation of the ASR and ESP
systems
T h e L E D fl a s h e s w h e n t h e
ASR or ESP is triggered.
They engage again:
- automatically above 30 mph ( 5 0 k m / h ) , When a malfunction of the
systems occurs, the indicator
light comes on, accompanied
by an audible signal and a
message on the display.
Contact a CITROËN dealer to have the
system checked.
The warning light may also come on if
t h e t y r e s a r e u n d e r - i n fl a t e d . C h e c k t h e
pressure of each tyre.
- Press the button or turn the dial to the ESP OFF
p o s i t i o n ( d e p e n d i n g o n
model).
- T h e i n d i c a t o r l i g h t c o m e s o n : t h e A S R and ESP systems no longer act.
- manually by pressing the button again or by turning
the dial to this position
( d e p e n d i n g o n m o d e l ) .
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Airbags
Front airbags
The front airbags are incorporated in
the centre of the steering wheel for the
driver and in the fascia for the front
passenger.
Activation
They are deployed simultaneously,
unless the passenger's front airbag
has been disarmed, in the event of a
serious front impact applied to all or
part of the front impact zone A in the
longitudinal centreline of the vehicle
on a horizontal plane directed from the
front towards the rear of the vehicle.
T h e f r o n t a i r b a g i n fl a t e s b e t w e e n
the front occupant of the vehicle and
the fascia to cushion his forward
movement. Disarming
The passenger's front airbag alone can
b e d i s a r m e d :
-
With the ignition switched off ,
insert the key into the passenger
airbag disarming switch,
- turn it to the off "OFF" position,
- then remove the key keeping the slot in this position.
The airbag warning light on the
instrument panel is lit throughout
the period of disarming. If the two airbag warning lights
are lit continuously, do not install
a rear-facing child seat. Consult a
CITROËN dealer.
Front airbag fault
To ensure the safety of your
child, it is essential to disarm the
passenger airbag when you install
a rear-facing child seat on the front
passenger seat. Otherwise, the child
would risk being killed or seriously
i n j u r e d i f t h e a i r b a g w e r e t o i n fl a t e . Reactivation
In the
"OFF" position, the passenger
airbag will not be triggered in the event
of an impact.
As soon as the child seat is removed,
turn the airbag slot to the "ON"
position to re-activate the airbag
and thus ensure the safety of your
passenger in the event of an impact.
If this warning light comes on,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message on the
display, consult a CITROËN
dealer to have the system
checked.