2013.5 Citroen DS5 traction control

39Monitoring






Braking


fixed. The braking system fluid level has
dropped significantly. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid listed by CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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fixed, associated
with the ABS warning
lamp. The 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.

Warning / indicator lamp



State



Cause



Action / Observations






Dynamic
stability control

(DSC/ASR)


flashing. The DSC/ASR regulation is
operating. The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle in the event of loss of
grip or trajectory.

fixed. The DSC/ASR system has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN or a qualified
workshop.






Anti-lock
Braking 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.

Electronic Stability Programme incorporating
the following systems:


- the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the
electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),

- the emergency braking assistance,


- the anti-slip regulation (ASR) or traction
control,

- the dynamic stability control (DSC).






























Electronic stability programme (ESC)


Definitions


Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD)
This system improves the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking
and provides improved control in corners, in
particular on poor or slippery road sur faces.
The ABS prevents wheel lock in the event of
emergency braking.
The electronic brake force distribution system
manages the braking pressure wheel by wheel.


Emergency braking assistance

In an emergency, this system enables you to
reach the optimum braking pressure more
quickly and therefore reduce the stopping
distance.
It is triggered in relation to the speed at which
the brake pedal is pressed. This is felt by a
reduction in the resistance of the pedal and an
increase in the effectiveness of the braking.


Anti-slip regulation (ASR)

The ASR system (also known as Traction
Control) optimises traction in order to avoid
wheel slip by acting on the brakes of the driving
wheels and on the engine. It also improves
the directional stability of the vehicle on
acceleration.


Dynamic stability control (DSC)

If there is a difference between the path
followed by the vehicle and that required by
the driver, the DSC monitors each wheel and
automatically acts on the brake of one or more
wheels and on the engine to return the vehicle
to the required path, within the limits of the laws
of physics.

183Safety






Intelligent traction control
system ("Snow motion")
Your vehicle has a system to help driving on
snow: intelligent traction control.

This system detects situations of difficult
sur face adhesion that could make it difficult to
move off or make progress on deep fresh snow
or compacted snow.
In these situations, the intelligent traction
control
limits the amount of wheel slip to
provide the best traction and trajectory control
for your vehicle.
In extremely severe conditions (deep snow,
mud, ...), when it proves impossible to move off,
it may be useful to temporarily deactivate the
ESP/ASR systems to allow the wheels to spin
freely and so allow movement of the vehicle.

Operation


Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD)


In emergency braking, press
ver y firmly without releasing the
pressure.



When changing wheels (tyres and rims),
make sure that these are approved for
your vehicle.
Normal operation of the ABS may make
itself felt by slight vibrations of the brake
pedal. When this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message, it indicates that
there is a fault with the ABS, which
could cause loss of control of the vehicle when
braking.

When this warning lamp comes on,
coupled with the STOP
warning
lamp, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message, it indicates
that there is a fault with the electronic brake
force distribution (EBFD), which could cause
loss of control of the vehicle when braking.

You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.

In both cases, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
The use of snow tyres is strongly
recommended on sur faces offering low levels
of adhesion.

Jack ............................................................. 202
JACK socket ................................. 90, 305, 335
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Keeping children safe .......... 162-177, 188, 190
Key .......................................................... 54- 61
Key, electronic ................................... 54-57, 59
Keyless Entry and Starting ..................... 56, 61
KM
Main beam ............................. 32, 144, 211-213
Maintenance ................................................. 25
Map reading lamps ..................................... 159
Markings, identification ...............................260
Massage function ......................................... 82
Mat ................................................................ 89
Menu, main ................................................. 326
Mirror, rear view ............................................ 87
Mirrors, door.................................................. 86
Misfuel prevention ......................................... 73
Motorway function
(direction indicators) ................................. 180
Mountings for ISOFIX seats ....................... 172
MP3 CD .......................................305, 331, 332
Music media players .......................... 304, 330
Navigation ................................................... 273
Number plate lamps .................................... 218 Labels, identification ...................................260
Lamps, warning and indicator ................. 31- 41
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) ..................................................... 130
LED daytime running lamps ....................... 147
Level, brake fluid ......................................... 242
Level, headlamp wash ................................ 243
Level, power steering fluid .......................... 242
Levels and checks .............................. 234-247
Lighting ........................................................ 160
Lighting bulbs (replacement) ............... 211-218
Lighting control stalk ........................... 144, 150
Lighting dimmer ............................................ 46
Lighting, guide-me home .................... 148, 150
Lighting, interior .................................. 159, 160
Lighting on reminder ................................... 147
Loading .................................................25, 230
Load reduction mode .................................. 225
Locating your vehicle .................................... 57
Locking from the inside ................................. 62
Locking the doors ......................................... 62
Long objects, transporting ............................ 91
Low fuel level .................................... 19, 40, 72
Lumbar .......................................................... 82
LIdentification plates .....................................260
Ignition on.................................................... 105
Indicator lamps, status ............................. 31- 41
Indicators, direction .................................... 180
Inflating accessories
(using the kit) ............................................ 201
Inflating tyres ................................................ 25
Inputs for audio system ................ 90, 305, 335
Instrument panel lighting .............................. 46
Instrument panel ........................................... 30
Instrument panel screen ............................... 30
Intelligent Traction Control .......................... 183
Interior fittings ............................................... 88
Interior mood lighting .................................. 160
ISOFIX ........................................................ 173
ISOFIX child seats ............................... 172-174
ISOFIX mountings....................................... 172
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Heating .......................................................... 96
Height and reach adjustment,
steering wheel ............................................ 87
Hill start assist ............................................. 114
Oil filter ........................................................ 246
Oil level.................................................. 45, 241
Opening the boot .............................. 54-56, 64
Opening the doors ..................................54, 56
Operation indicator lamps ....................... 31- 41

Warning lamps ......................................... 31- 41
Warning triangle ............................................ 93
Washing (advice)......................................... 140
Wash-wipe, rear .......................................... 156
Weights ............................................... 251, 255
Welcome lighting......................................... 151
Window controls ........................................... 68
Wiper control stalk ...............................155 -157
Wiper, rear................................................... 156
Wipers ........................................... 34, 155, 157
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Under-inflation (detection) .......................... 125
Unlocking ................................................54, 56
Unlocking from the inside ............................. 62
Unlocking the boot ........................................ 55
Unlocking the doors ...................................... 62
Update risk areas ........................................ 278
Updating the date ....................................48, 49
Updating the time ....................................48, 49
USB player .................................................... 90
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Temperature control for heated seats .......... 82
Temperature, coolant .................................... 42
Temporary puncture repair kit .................... 196
Third brake lamp ......................................... 218
Time ........................................................48, 49
TMC (Traffic info) ........................................ 287
Tools ............................................................ 202
Total distance recorder ................................. 46
To w b a r ......................................................... 228
Towed loads ........................................ 251, 255
Towing another vehicle ............................... 227
Traction control (ASR) .......................... 39, 182
Traffic information (TA) .............. 288, 302, 328
Traffic information (TMC) .................... 287, 288
Trailer .......................................................... 228
Trip computer .......................................... 50, 51
Trip distance recorder ................................... 46
Tyre pressures .................................... 197, 260
Ty r e s .............................................................. 25
Tyre under-inflation detection ..................... 125Vehicle identification ...................................260
Ventilation ...............................................94, 95
Visibility ....................................................... 100
Xenon headlamps ....................................... 211