traction control Citroen C3 2012 2.G Owner's Manual

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MONITORING




Anti-lock
Braking
System
(ABS)


fi xed. 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 qualifi ed workshop
without delay.




Dynamic
stability
control
(ESP/ASR)


fl ashing. The ESP/ASR regulation is
active. The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle.

fi xed. Unless it has been
deactivated (button pressed
and its indicator lamp on) the
ESP/ASR system has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN or a qualifi ed
workshop.


Engine
autodiagnosis
system


fl ashing. The engine management
system has a fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.

fi xed. The emission control
system has a fault. The warning lamp should go off when the engine
is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or
qualifi ed workshop without delay.




Braking


fi xed,
associated
with the STOP
warning lamp.

The braking system fl uid
level is too low. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fl uid recommended by
CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.

+
fi xed,
associated
with the STOP
and 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 or a qualifi ed
workshop.

Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations

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103
SAFETY
TRAJECTORY CONTROLSYSTEMS

Anti-slip re
gulation (ASR) and
electronic stability programme (ESP)

The anti-slip regulation (also known as
Traction Control) optimises traction to
prevent skidding of the wheels, by act-
ing on the brakes of the driving wheels
and on the engine.
The electronic stability programme acts
on the brake of 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.

Activation
These systems are activated automati-
cally each time the vehicle is started.
They come into operation in the event
of a grip or trajectory problem.
This is indicated by fl ashing of
this warning lamp in the instru-
ment panel.



Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a ve-
hicle which is bogged down, stuck in
snow, on soft ground...), if you are un-
able to make progress, it may be ad-
visable to temporarily deactivate these
systems, so that the wheels can spin
freely and allow the vehicle to move.

)
Press the "ESP OFF"
button, located
near the steering wheel.

If this warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel and
the indicator lamp in the button
comes on, this indicates that
these systems are deactivated.
It is recommended that the systems be
reactivated as soon as possible.

Reactivation
These systems are reactivated automat-
ically each 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
screen, this indicates a fault
with these systems.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.
The trajectory control systems
offer increased safety in normal
driving, but this should not en-
courage the driver to take extra
risks or drive at high speed.
The correct functioning of these
systems is assured provided
that manufacturer's recommen-
dations are observed on:


- wheels (tyres and rims),

- braking components,

- electronic components,

- assembly and repair proce-
dures.
After an impact, have these sys-
tems checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
S Stability control (ESP) ................ 103
Starting the vehicle ....... 65, 112, 116
Steering mounted controls,
audio ........................................ 215
Stopping the vehicle ..... 65, 112, 116
Stop & Start ............. 42, 57, 74, 119,
130, 134, 158
Storage ................................... 86, 87
Storage box .................................. 91
Storage drawer ............................. 89
Stowing rings ................................ 90
Sun visor ...................................... 87
Synchronising the remote
control ........................................ 66
System, navigation ..................... 187
Systems, ASR and ESP ............. 103
T Table of weights ......... 168, 171, 174
Tables of engines ....... 167, 170, 172
Tables of fuses ........................... 151
Tank, fuel ............................... 74, 76
Technical data ............ 167, 170, 172
Telephone .......................... 201, 202
Temperature adjustment .............. 55
Temperature control for heated
seats ........................................... 60
Temporary tyre repair kit ............ 136
Third brake lamp ........................ 149
Time ..................... 38, 204, 226, 227
TMC (Traffic info) ....................... 195
Tools .......................................... 141
Total distance recorder ................ 38
Towbar ....................................... 163
Towed loads ............... 168, 171, 174
Towing another vehicle .............. 162T Traction control (ASR) ................ 103
Traffic information
(TA) .................................. 196, 218
Traffic information
(TMC) ............................... 195, 196
Trip computer ....................40-42, 45
Trip distance recorder .................. 38
Tyre pressures ........................... 177
Tyres ............................................ 21
U Unlocking ..................................... 64
Unlocking from the inside ............. 71
Update risk areas ....................... 194
Updating the date ....... 204, 226, 227
Updating
the time .............. 38, 204, 226, 227
USB Box ............................... 88, 220
USB player ........................... 88, 220
V Ventilation ...............................50-52
W Warning lamps ........................25-34
Wash-wipe, rear ........................... 82
Weights ...................... 168, 171, 174
Window controls ........................... 68
Wiper, rear ................................... 82
Wiper control stalk ...................81-83
Wipers .....................................81-83
Z Zenith windscreen .......................... 6