2012.5 Citroen C3 PICASSO RHD traction control

Monitoring
28
Warning lampis onCauseAction / Observations
Anti-lockBraking System(ABS)
fixed. The anti-lock braking system has a
fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without
delay.
Dynamic stability control(ESP/ASR)
flashing. The ESP/ASR regulation is active. The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle.
fixed. Unless it has been deactivated(button pressed and its indicator lamp
on) the ESP/ASR system has a fault. Have it checked b
y a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Engine autodiagnosis system
flashing.The engine management system hasa fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic conver ter.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
fix
ed. The emission control system has a
f
ault.
The warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not
go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified
workshop without delay.
Brakingfixed, associated with
the STOP warning
lamp. The braking system fluid level is too
low.You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid recommended by CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

+ fixed, associated with
the
STOP and ABS
warning lamp.Th
e electronic brake force distribution(EBFD) system has a fault.You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

Safety
116

Deactivation

In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft ground...), it may be advisable to deactivate the
ASR and ESP systems, so that the wheels can
move freely and regain grip.) Press the "ESP OFF"
button, located in
the centre of the dashboard.
If this warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel and the
indicator lamp on the button comes
on
, this indicates that the ASR and
ESP systems are deactivated.

Reactivation

These systems are reactivated automatically each time the ignition is switched back on or
from 30 mph (50 km/h).) Press the "ESP OFF"
button again to
react
ivate them manually.

Operating fault

If this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a messa
ge in the multifunction
screen, this indicates a malfunction
of these s
ystems.














Trajectory control systems
The anti-slip regulation (also known as Traction Control) optimises traction to prevent skidding
of the wheels, by acting on the brakes of the
driving wheels and on the engine.
The electronic stabilit
y programme acts on the
brake of one or more wheels and on the engine to
keep the vehicle on the trajectory required by the
driver, within the limits of the laws of physics.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
and electronic stability
programme (ESP)

This is indicated by flashing
of this warning lamp in the
instrument panel.

Activation
These systems are activated automatically each time the vehicle is started.
They come into operation in the event of a grip
or trajectory problem.
The ESP/ASR systems offer exceptionalsafety in normal driving, but this should not encourage the driver to take extra risks or drive at high speed.
The correct operation of thesesystems depends on obser vation of the manufacturer's recommendations regarding wheels (tyres and rims), braking components, electroniccomponents and assembly and repair procedures.
After an impact, have these systems checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Have it checked b
y a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

278Alphabetical index
Ta bles of fuses............................................172Tank, fuel.................................................76,78Te chnical data.............................190,192,194Telephone ...........................................224,228Temporary tyre repair kit.............................151Ticket holder..................................................r95TMC (Tr affic info) ........................................221To o l s............................................................156Torch...............................................91,99, 170Total distance recorder.................................r34To w b a r.........................................................r185Towed loads................................190,192,194Towing another vehicle...............................183Traction control (ASR)................................116Traffic information (TA) ..............222,235, 260Traffic information (TMC) ....................221, 222Tr a i l e r..........................................................r185Tr i p c o m p u t e r.....................................r41,45-47Tr i p d i s t a n c e r e c o r d e r...................................r34Tyre pressures............................................197Tyres ..............................................................20
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Seat back storage pockets...........................96Seat belts.....................................106, 117,120Serial number, vehicle................................197Ser vice indicator...........................................r31Servicing .......................................................20Shor t-cut menus .........................................206Sidelamps .....................................79, 165,168Side repeater...............................................167Ski flap..........................................................98Snow chains................................................189Spare wheel................................................156Speed limiter...............................................r135Speedometer................................................r22Stability control (ESP).................................116Starting the vehicle ...............................66, 127Steering mounted controls, audio ............... 257Stopping the vehicle.............................66, 127Stop & Start.......47,54, 76,132, 143,149, 179Storage....................................................92, 99Storage box...................................................92Storage boxes...............................................96Storage drawer..............................................94Storage wells.................................................99Stowing rings ................................................99Sun visor.......................................................r93Synchronising the remote control.................67Synthesiser, voice.......................................218System, navigation......................................208Systems, ASR and ESP..............................116
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Warning lamps ..............................................27Wash-wipe, rear............................................r87Washing (advice) ......................................... 145Weights.......................................190, 192, 194Window controls............................................69Wiper, rear.....................................................r87Wiper control stalk..................................86-88Wipers .....................................................86,88
T
Table of weights ..........................190, 192, 194
Ta b l e position................................................59Ta b l e s , a i r c r aft..............................................96Ta b l e s of engines........................190, 192, 194
Unlocking ......................................................64Unlocking from the inside.............................72Update risk areas ........................................212USB Reader................................................r262
V
Vehicle identification ...................................197Ventilation .........................................48, 49, 51