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ASR / DSC
T hese systems offer increased safety
in normal driving, but they should not
encourage the driver to take extra risks or
drive at high speed.
It is in conditions of reduced grip (rain,
snow, black ice) that the risk of loss of grip
increases. It is therefore important for your
safety to keep these systems activated in
all conditions, and particularly in difficult
conditions.
The correct operation of these
systems depends on obser vation of
the manufacturer's recommendations
regarding as much the wheels (tyres and
rims), braking and electronic components
as the assembly and repair procedures
used by CITROËN dealers.
The use of snow tyres is recommended,
in order to be able to benefit from the
efficiency of these systems in winter
conditions.
In this case, it is essential to equip the
four wheels with tyres approved for your
vehicle.Advanced Grip Control
Special patented traction control system which
improves driveability on snow, mud and sand.
This system, whose operation has been
optimised for each situation, allows you to
manoeuvre in most conditions of poor grip
(encountered during passenger vehicle use).
Associated with all-seasons Peak Mountain
Snow Flake tyres, this system offers a
compromise between safety, adhesion and
traction.
The accelerator pedal should be pressed
sufficiently to allow the system to use the power
of the engine. Operation at high engine speeds
is completely normal.
A five-position selector knob allows you to
choose the setting best suited to the driving
conditions encountered.
An indicator lamp associated with each mode
comes on, accompanied by the display of a
message to confirm your choice.
Operating modes
Standard (ESC)
This mode is calibrated for a low level
of wheel spin, based on the different
levels of grip normally encountered on
the road.
Every time the ignition is switched off, the
system automatically resets to this mode.
Snow
This mode adapts its strategy to the
conditions of grip encountered for each
of the two front wheels on moving off.
(mode active up to 50 mph (80 km/h))
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The inflation pressures specified for the
vehicle can be found on the tyre pressure
label.
For more information on the
Identification markings, refer to the
corresponding section.
Checking tyre pressures
This check should be done when the tyres
are "cold" (vehicle stopped for 1 hour or
after a journey of less than 6
miles (10 km)
at moderate speeds).
Other wise, add 0.3
bar to the pressures
shown on the label. Snow chains
The system does not have to be
reinitialised after fitting or removing snow
chains.
Spare wheel
The steel spare wheel does not have an
under-inflation detection sensor.
Under-inflation alert
Under-inflation detection does not replace
the need for vigilance on the part of the
driver.
This system does not avoid the need
to regularly check the tyre pressures
(including the spare wheel) as well as
before a long journey.
Driving with under-inflated tyres,
particularly in adverse conditions (heavy
load, high speed, long journey):
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w
orsens road-holding,
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l
engthens braking distances,
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c
auses premature wear of the tyres,
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ncreases fuel consumption. This is signalled by the fixed
illumination of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible signal
and, depending on equipment, the
display of a message.
F
R
educe speed immediately, avoid excessive
steering movements and avoid sudden
braking.
F
S
top the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
so.
The loss of pressure detected does not
always cause visible bulging of the tyre.
Do not rely on just a visual check. F
I f it is not possible to make this check
immediately, drive carefully at reduced
speed.
F
I
n the event of a puncture, use the
temporary puncture repair kit or the spare
wheel (depending on equipment).
The alert is kept active until the system is
reinitialised.
Reinitialisation
Reinitialise the system after adjusting one or
more tyre pressures and after changing one or
more wheels.
Before reinitialising the system, make
sure that the pressures of the four tyres
are correct for the conditions of use of the
vehicle and conform to the values written
on the tyre pressure label.
Check the pressures of the four tyres
before performing the reinitialisation.
The system does not advise if a pressure
is incorrect at the time of reinitialisation.
F
U
sing a compressor, such as the one in the
temporary puncture repair kit, check the
pressures of the four tyres when cold.
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Driving
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Primarily designed for driving on main
roads and motor ways, this system only
works with moving vehicles driving in the
same direction as your vehicle.
If the driver operates a direction indicator
to overtake a slower vehicle, the cruise
control allows your vehicle to temporarily
approach the vehicle in front to assist
the overtaking manoeuvre, without ever
exceeding the speed setting.
Some vehicles present on the road
may not be properly seen or may be
poorly interpreted by radar (e.g. a lorry),
which may lead to a poor assessment
of the distances and lead to the vehicle
inappropriately accelerating or braking.Steering mounted control
1ON ( CRUISE position)/OFF ( 0 position).
2 Activation of cruise control at the current
speed/decrease speed setting.
3 Activation of cruise control at the current
speed/increase speed setting.
4 Pausing/resumption of cruise control with
the speed setting previously stored.
5 Use the speed suggested by the Speed
Limit recognition and recommendation
(MEM display).
6 Display and adjustment of the distance
setting to the vehicle in front.
Use
Activating the system (paused)
The adaptive cruise control must be selected in
the " Driving/Vehicle " menu.
F
W
ith the engine running, turn the
thumbwheel 1 downwards to the CRUISE
position. Cruise control is ready to operate.
Starting cruise control and
selecting a speed
The speed of the vehicle must be between 25
and 93 mph (40 and 150 km/h).
With a manual gearbox, at least third or fourth
gear must be engaged.
With an automatic or electronic gearbox,
second gear or higher must be engaged.
If the speed setting is above 93
mph
(150
km/h), the adaptive cruise control
switches to standard cruise control mode
(without automatic regulation of the inter-
vehicle safety distance).
F
P
ress button 2 or 3 : the current speed
becomes the speed setting (25
mph
(40
km/h) minimum) and cruise control is
activated immediately.
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For more information on the Tool box,
refer to the corresponding section.
With a manual gearbox, move the gear
lever into neutral.
With an automatic or electronic gearbox,
place the gear selector in position N .
Failure to adhere to this instruction
may lead to damage to braking system
components and the lack of braking
assistance on restarting the engine.
Towing your vehicle
F Install the towbar.
F S witch on the hazard warning lamps of the
vehicle being towed.
F
M
ove off gently, drive slowly and only for a
short distance.
Towing another vehicle
F In the rear bumper, press on the cover (as shown above) to unclip it.
F
S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F
I
nstall the towbar.
F
S
witch on the hazard warning lamps of the
vehicle being towed.
F
M
ove off gently, drive slowly and only for a
short distance.
F
I
n the front bumper, slide a finger from the
centre of the cover plate to the upper corner
(as shown above) to unclip it.
F
S
crew the towing eye in fully. General recommendations
Obser ve the legislation in force in the
country where you are driving.
Ensure that the weight of the towing
vehicle is higher than that of the towed
vehicle.
The driver must remain at the wheel of
the towed vehicle and must have a valid
driving licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground, always use an
approved towing arm
; rope and straps are
prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When the vehicle is towed with its engine
off, there is no longer braking and steering
assistance.
In the following cases, you must always
call on a professional recovery ser vice:
- v ehicle broken down on a motor way or
fast road,
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f
our-wheel drive vehicle,
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w
hen it is not possible to put the
gearbox into neutral, unlock the
steering, or release the parking brake,
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w
hen it is not possible to tow a vehicle
with an automatic gearbox, engine
running,
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t
owing with only two wheels on the
ground,
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w
here there is no approved towbar
available.
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In the event of a breakdown