VI
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SAFETY
104 The ASC/TCL systems offer ex-
ceptional safety in normal driving,
but this should not encourage the
driver to take extra risks or drive at
high speed.
The correct functioning of these sys-
tems depends on observation of the
manufacturer’s recommendations on:
- wheels (tyres and rims),
- braking components
- electronic components,
- assembly and repair procedures.
After an impact, have these systems
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a
vehicle which is bogged down, stuck
in snow, on soft ground, ...), it may be
better to deactivate the ASC system, so
that the wheels can move freely and re-
gain grip.
)
Press the "ASC OFF"
button, locat-
ed to the right of the steering wheel,
until the ASC OFF symbol appears
in the instrument panel screen.
The display of this symbol in the top
right corner of the instrument panel
screen indicates that the ASC and TCL
systems are deactivated.
Reactivation
These systems are not reactivated au-
tomatically above 30 mph (50 km/h).
)
Press the "ASC OFF"
button again
to reactivate them manually.
Switching off of the symbol in the top
right corner of the instrument panel
screen indicates the reactivation of the
ASC and TCL systems.
Operating fault
The display of this message
in the instrument panel
screen indicates a malfunc-
tion of these systems.
Contact a CITROËN deal-
er or a qualifi ed workshop to have the
ASC/TCL systems checked.
TRAJECTORY CONTROL
SYSTEMS
Activation
These systems are activated automati-
cally each time the vehicle is started.
They operate when the vehicle speed is
higher than 10 mph (15 km/h).
Traction control and automatic
stability control
Traction control optimises traction to
prevent wheel spin, by acting on the
brakes of the driving wheels and on the
engine.
Automatic stability control acts on the
brake of one or more wheels and on the
engine to keep the vehicle on the tra-
jectory required by the driver.
They come into operation in
the event of a grip or trajectory
problem.
This is indicated by fl ashing
of this symbol on the instrument panel
screen.
Associated systems which guarantee
the directional stability of the vehicle
within the limits of the laws of physics:
- traction control (TCL),
- automatic stability control (ASC).
VII
DRIVING
119
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM
WITH ELECTRONIC CONTROL
4WD AUTO (position 1)
The vehicle operates with four wheel
drive and provides optimum traction re-
gardless of the level of grip.
This is the vehicle's normal and regular
operating mode, the distribution of the
torque between the front and rear axles
is controlled automatically.
The distribution favours the front wheels,
the transfer of torque to the rear wheels
is managed electronically by the control
unit in relation to the level of grip, so
providing optimum road holding.
Three transmission modes are available
and can be selected manually by the driv-
er in accordance with his requirements.
You can change transmission mode
when stationary or while driving at a
speed below 60 mph (100 km/h)
.
The transmission mode can be selected
by turning the control A
.
Display in the instrument panel
The transmission mode is displayed
in the form of an intermittent display in
the instrument panel screen when the
transmission mode is selected.
Selecting the transmissionmode
The selection of this mode is recom-
mended when the level of grip permits.
2WD (position 3)
The vehicle operates with front two
wheel drive.
This mode corresponds to use on a tar-
macked road on which the driver considers
that there is no risk of loss of grip (dry road).
4WD LOCK (position 2)
The vehicle operates with four wheel
drive in this mode also.
It is recommended when grip is particularly
poor or diffi cult (sand, mud, slopes, ...). System which permits the selection of
a transmission mode in relation to the
driving conditions.
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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
V Servicing ..................................... 19
Settings (Menus) ........................ 31
Setting the clock ................... 39, 41
Sidelamps ......................... 137, 142
Side repeater ............................ 137
Spare wheel....................... 132-135
Speedometer .............................. 21
Starting the vehicle ..................... 75
Steering mounted controls,
audio ...................................... 166
Stopping the vehicle ................... 75
Storage ................................. 64, 70
Stowing rings ........................ 70, 71
Sunroof ....................................... 82
Sun visor..................................... 63
System, audio-CD ... 169, 170, 172,
175, 177
System,
audio-telematics ............ 178-182,
186, 190, 191, 194, 196, 197,
202-204, 208-210, 213, 216,
217, 220-222Tailgate ....................................... 80
TCL ........................................... 104
Telephone,
hands-free ...... 216, 217, 220-222
Temperature, coolant .................. 32
Temperature adjustment ............. 46
Third brake lamp....................... 142
Tools ......................................... 132
Total distance recorder ......... 31, 32
Towbar ...................................... 156
Towed loads.............................. 159
Towing another vehicle ............. 154
TP (Traffi c information) ..... 170, 210
Traction control (TCL) ............... 104
Trajectory control systems ........ 104
Transfer box and rear
differential .............................. 130
Trip computer ....................... 31, 34
Tyre pressures .......................... 162
Tyres ........................................... 19Vehicle identifi cation ................. 162
Ventilation ................................... 44
Video ................................ 208, 209
Voice commands ....... 217, 220-222 ST
WWarning lamp, low fuel level ....... 84
Warning lamps ............................ 22
Weights ..................................... 159
Wheel, changing ................ 132-135
Wheelbrace .............................. 132
Windscreen zones for toll/
car park cards .......................... 63
Wiper control stalk ................ 90, 91
Wipers .................................. 90, 91
