traction control CITROEN C-ELYSÉE 2014 Handbook (in English)

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Monitoring
Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Dynamic stability control
(ESP/ASR)
flashing. The ESP/ASR regulation is active. The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle.

fix
ed. 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 autodiagnosissystem
fixed. The emission control system has afault.
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.

flashing.The engine management system hasa fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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 aCITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without
delay.
Engine fault
fixed, orange. The engine has a minor fault. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop as soon as possible.

fixed, red. The engine has a major fault causinga breakdown. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
dealer or quali
fied workshop.

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Safety
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
and electronic stability
programme (ESP)
The anti-slip regulation (also known as Traction Control) optimises traction to prevent skidding
of the wheels, by acting on the brakes of thedriving wheels and on the engine.
The electronic stability programme acts on the
brake o
f one or more wheels and on the engine to
keep the vehicle on the trajectory required by the
driver, within the limits of the laws of physics.
This is indicated b
y flashing of this
warning lamp in the instrument panel.



The ASR /ESP systems offer exceptional safety in normal driving, butthis should not encourage the driver to take extra risks or drive at high speed.
The correct functioning of these systems depends on obser vation of the manufacturer's recommendations regarding the wheels (tyres and rims),the braking components, the electronic components and the assembly and repair procedures used by theCITROËN dealer network.
After an impact, have these systems checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.



Operating fault

Illumination of the warning lamp,
accompanid b
y a message in the screen indicates a malfunction of
these systems.
Reactivation
These systems are reactivated automatically every time the ignition is switched of, or from
30 mph (50 km/h).) Press this button again to reactivate them
manually.
The lamp in the button goes off.
The symbol going off in the instrument panel
indicates the reactivation of the ASR and ESP
s
ystems.
Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft
ground, ...), it may be advisable to deactivate
the ASR and ESP systems, so that the wheelscan move freely and regain grip.














Trajectory control systems
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 displa
y of this symbol indicates
that the ASR and ESP systems are deactivated.
) Press this button button, located on
the dashboard (driver's side), until the corresponding symbol appears in the
instrument panel screen.
The lamp in the button comes on. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the ASR /ESP s
ystems checked.


Coasting with the engine off results in a loss of power assistance for the steering.

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Alphabetical index
Table of weights ....................................169, 171Ta b l e s o f e ngines..................................168,170Tables of fuses..............................................139Tank, fuel.........................................................53Technical data........................................168-171Telephone.....................................................191Te m p o r a ry tyre repair kit ...............................120Third brake lamp...........................................138To o l s..............................................................126Total distance recorder...................................r34To w b a r...........................................................r151Towed loads..........................................169, 171To w i ng another vehicle .................................149Traction control (ASR)..................................102Tr affic information (TA).................................180Tr a i l e r............................................................r151Tr i p c o m p u t e r............................................r36-38Tr i p d i s t a n c e r e c o r d e r.....................................r34Tyre pressures ..............................................173Tyres................................................................20
Under floor storage.........................................74Unlocking........................................................42Unlocking the boot.......................................... 49
Ventilation.....................................14,61-63,65
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Warning lamps ..........................................23-31Washing (advice)...................................13 3, 160Weights.................................................169,171Window controls..............................................51Wiper control stalk..........................................97Wipers.............................................................97
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