ABS Citroen C3 DAG 2010 2.G Owner's Manual
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MONITORING
Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is
being driven, the switching on of one of the fol-
lowing warning lamps indicates a fault which
requires action on the part of the driver.
Any fault resulting in the switching on of a warni ng lamp must be investigated
further by reading the associated message on the mu ltifunction screen.
If you encounter any problems, do not hesitate to contact a CITROËN dealer.
STOP
fi x e d , a s s o c i a t e d
with another warning
lamp and
accompanied by
an audible signal.
It is associated with the
braking system or the
engine coolant temperature. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a CITROËN
dealer.
Service temporarily.
A minor fault has occurred
for which there is no
s p e c i fi c w a r n i n g l a m p . Identify the fault by reading the message shown
on the screen, such as, for example:
- the engine oil level,
- the screenwash level,
- the remote control battery,
- s a t u r a t i o n o f t h e p a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r
(Diesel).
For any other faults, contact a CITROËN dealer.
fi x e d . A major fault has occurred
for which there is no
s p e c i fi c w a r n i n g l a m p . Identify the fault by reading the message shown
on the screen and contact a CITROËN dealer.
Braking fi x e d .
The braking system
fl u i d l e v e l h a s d r o p p e d
s i g n i fi c a n t l y . T o p u p w i t h b r a k e fl u i d r e c o m m e n d e d b y
CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked
by a CITROËN dealer.
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fi x e d , a s s o c i a t e d with the ABS
warning lamp. The electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD) system
has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations
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MONITORING
Anti-lock
Braking System (ABS) fi x e d .
The anti-lock braking
system has a fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a
CITROËN dealer without delay.
Dynamic
stability control
(ESP/ASR) fl a s h i n g .
The ESP/ASR regulation is
active. The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle.
fi x e d . Unless it has been
deactivated with the indicator
lamp on the button on, the
ESP/ASR system is faulty. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Engine
autodiagnosis system fi x e d .
The emission control
system has a fault.
This lamp should switch off when the engine is star
ted.
If it does not switch off, contact a CITROËN
dealer urgently.
fl a s h i n g . The engine management
system has a fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic convertor.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Low fuel
level fi x e d . W h e n i t fi r s t c o m e s o n t h e r e
remains
approximately
5 litres of
fuel in the tank. You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid
running out of fuel.
This warning lamp will come on every time the
i g n i t i o n i s s w i t c h e d o n , u n t i l a s u f fi c i e n t a d d i t i o n
of fuel is made.
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 50 litres
(petrol) or 48 litres (Diesel).
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel
as this could damage the emission control and
injection systems.
Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations
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MONITORING
TRIP COMPUTER
System which provides current infor-
mation concerning the route travelled
(range, consumption…).
Monochrome screen C Data displays Trip zero reset
Press the button, located at the end
of the wiper stalk , to display the
various trip computer tabs in suc-
cession:
When the route required is dis-
played, press the control for more
than two seconds.
Trips "1" and "2" are independent but
their use is identical.
Trip "1" permits, for example, daily cal-
culations, and trip "2" monthly calcula-
tions.
- the current information
tab with:
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SAFETY
BRAKING ASSISTANCE
SYSTEMS
G r o u p o f s u p p l e m e n t a r y s y s t e m s w h i c h
h e l p y o u t o o b t a i n o p t i m u m b r a k i n g i n
c o m p l e t e s a f e t y i n e m e r g e n c y s i t u a -
tions:
- a n t i - l o c k b r a k i n g s y s t e m ( A B S ) ,
- e l e c t r o n i c b r a k e f o r c e d i s t r i b u t i o n ( E B F D ) ,
- e m e r g e n c y b r a k i n g a s s i s t a n c e ( E B A ) .
Anti-lock braking system
and electronic brake force
distribution
L i n k e d s y s t e m s w h i c h i m p r o v e t h e s t a b i l i t y
a n d m a n o e u v r a b i l i t y o f y o u r v e h i c l e w h e n
b r a k i n g , i n p a r t i c u l a r o n p o o r o r s l i p p e r y
s u r f a c e s .
Activation
T h e a n t i - l o c k b r a k i n g s y s t e m c o m e s
i n t o o p e r a t i o n a u t o m a t i c a l l y w h e n t h e r e
is a risk of wheel lock.
N o r m a l o p e r a t i o n o f t h e A B S m a y m a k e
itself felt by slight vibration of the brake
pedal.
W h e n b r a k i n g i n a n e m e r g e n c y ,
p r e s s v e r y fi r m l y w i t h o u t r e l e a s i n g
t h e p r e s s u r e . Operating fault
I n e i t h e r c a s e , c o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N
dealer.
I f t h i s w a r n i n g l a m p c o m e s o n ,
a c c o m p a n i e d b y a n a u d i b l e
s i g n a l a n d a m e s s a g e o n t h e
m u l t i f u n c t i o n s c r e e n , i t i n d i c a t e s
a m a l f u n c t i o n o f t h e a n t i - l o c k b r a k i n g
s y s t e m w h i c h c o u l d r e s u l t i n l o s s o f
control of the vehicle when braking.
I f t h i s w a r n i n g l a m p c o m e s o n ,
together with the STOP and
ABS w a r n i n g l a m p s , a c c o m p a -
n i e d b y a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l a n d a
m e s s a g e o n t h e m u l t i f u n c t i o n s c r e e n , i t
i n d i c a t e s a m a l f u n c t i o n o f t h e e l e c t r o n -
i c b r a k e f o r c e d i s t r i b u t i o n w h i c h c o u l d
r e s u l t i n l o s s o f c o n t r o l o f t h e v e h i c l e
when braking.
You
must
stop as soon as it is safe
to do so.
W h e n r e p l a c i n g w h e e l s ( t y r e s
a n d r i m s ) , e n s u r e t h a t t h e y
c o n f o r m t o t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r ' s
r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s . Emergency braking assistance
S y s t e m w h i c h , i n a n e m e r g e n c y , e n -
a b l e s y o u t o o b t a i n t h e o p t i m u m b r a k i n g
p r e s s u r e m o r e q u i c k l y , t h u s r e d u c i n g
the stopping distance.
Activation
It is triggered by the speed at which the
brake pedal is pressed.
T h e e f f e c t o f t h i s i s a r e d u c t i o n i n t h e
resistance of the pedal and an increase
i n b r a k i n g e f fi c i e n c y .
W h e n b r a k i n g i n a n e m e r g e n c y ,
p r e s s fi r m l y w i t h o u t r e l e a s i n g
t h e p r e s s u r e .