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The TRC and DSC systems offer increased safety in normal driving, but
s
hould not encourage the driver to take
e
xtra risks or drive at high speed.
The correct operation of these
systems
depends on observation of
t
he
ma
nufacturer's
r
ecommendations
r
egarding the wheels (tyres and rims),
t
he braking components, the electronic
c
omponents and the assembly and
r
epair procedures used by CITROËN
d
ealers.
After
an impact, have the system
c
hecked by a CITROËN dealer or a
q
ualified
w
orkshop.
Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft
g
round...), it may be advisable to deactivate the
D
SC and TRC systems, so that the wheels can
s
pin freely and regain grip.
Operating fault
However, it is recommended that these systems be reactivated as soon as possible.
F
P
ress this button briefly.
This
warning lamp comes on: the
T
RC system no longer acts on the
o
peration of the engine.
Reactivation
The TRC and DSC control systems are reactivated automatically every time the engine
i
s started. F
P
ress the button again to
r
eactivate it manually. Illumination
of this warning lamp, a
ccompanied by an audible signal,
i
ndicates a fault with the system.
Drive
carefully at reduced speed and contact
a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop to
h
ave the system checked.
Deactivation of the TRC system only
Deactivation of the TRC and DSC systems F
V
ehicle stationary , press this
button
for
at
least
than
3
seconds.
These
warning
lamps
come
o
n:
the
TRC
and
DSC
s
ystems
no
longer
act
on
t
he
operation
of
the
engine. When
the TRC system only is deactivated, it is
r
eactivated as the vehicle's speed increases.
When
both the TRC and DSC systems are
d
eactivated, they do not reactivate themselves
e
ven if the speed of the vehicle increases.
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Safety
