2013 Citroen C3 PICASSO traction control

Monitoring
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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.

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Safety
117
Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on softground...), 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 automaticallyeach time the ignition is switched back on or
from 30 mph (50 km/h).) Press the "ESP OFF"
button again to
reactivate them manually.


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














Trajectory control systems


The anti-slip regulation (also known as TractionControl) 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 bythe 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 theinstrument 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 these systems depends on obser vation of the manufacturer's recommendations regarding wheels (tyres and rims), braking components, electronic components 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
Unlocking......................................................66Unlocking from the inside .............................73Update risk areas ........................................ 212USB Reader................................................r262
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Vehicle identification...................................198Ventilation .........................................50, 51,53
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Synchronising the remote control.................68Synthesiser, voice.......................................218System, navigation......................................208Systems, ASR and ESP ..............................117
Table of weights..........................191, 193, 195Table position ................................................61Tables, aircraft ..............................................97Tables of engines ........................ 191, 193, 195Ta bles of fuses............................................173Tank, fuel.................................................77,79Te c hnical data.............................191, 193, 195Telephone...........................................224,228Temperature control for heated seats ..........61Temporary tyre repair kit.............................152Ticket holder..................................................r96TMC (Tr affic info) ........................................221To ols............................................................157Torch.............................................92,100, 171Total distance recorder.................................r34To w b a r.........................................................r186Towed loads................................191, 193, 195Towing another vehicle...............................184Traction control (ASR)................................117Traffic information (TA) ..............222,235, 260Traffic information (TMC) ....................221, 222Tr a i l e r..........................................................r186Tr i p c o m p u t e r.....................................r43, 47-49Tr i p d i s t a n c e r e c o r d e r...................................r34Tyre pressures............................................198Tyres..............................................................20
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Safety for children...............................108,113Scented air freshener...................................r58Screen, colour and mapping...............205, 244Screen, monochrome................258, 268, 270Screen, multifunction (with audio equipment)......................................37,40, 43Screen, multifunction (without audioequipment)..................................................35Screen-wash reservoir................................149Screen menu map .......................244, 268, 270Screenwash..................................................88Screenwash fluid level ................................149Seat, rear bench ...........................................62Seat adjustment......................................59,62Seat back storage pockets...........................97Seat belts.....................................107, 118,121Serial number, vehicle................................198Ser vice indicator...........................................r31Servicing .......................................................20Shor t-cut menus .........................................206Sidelamps .....................................80, 166,169Side repeater...............................................168Ski flap..........................................................99Snow chains................................................190Spare wheel................................................157Speed limiter...............................................r136Speedometer................................................r22Stability control (ESP).................................117Starting the vehicle ...............................67, 128Steering mounted controls, audio ...............257Stopping the vehicle.............................67, 128Stop Start ..........49,56, 77, 133, 144, 150, 180Storage..................................................93, 100Storage box...................................................93Storage boxes...............................................97Storage drawer..............................................95Storage wells...............................................100Stowing rings..............................................100Sun visor.......................................................r94
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Warning lamps..............................................27Wash-wipe, rear............................................r88Washing (advice) ......................................... 146Weights ....................................... 191, 193,195Window controls............................................70Wiper, rear.....................................................r88Wiper control stalk...................................87-89Wipers.....................................................87,89