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Electronic stability control (ESC) incorporating the following systems:
- a nti-lock braking system (ABS) and electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),
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e
mergency braking assistance (EBA),
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w
heel anti-slip regulation (ASR) or traction control,
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d
ynamic stability control (DSC).
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Definitions
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD)
This system improves the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking
and contributes towards improved control on
corners, in particular on poor or slippery road
surfaces.
The ABS prevents wheel lock in the event of
emergency braking.
The EBFD manages the braking pressure
wheel by wheel.
Emergency braking assistance
(EBA)
In an emergency, this system enables you to
reach the optimum braking pressure more
quickly and therefore reduce the stopping
distance.
It is triggered according to the speed at which
the brake pedal is pressed. This is felt by a
reduction in the resistance of the pedal and an
increase in the effectiveness of the braking.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
The ASR system (also known as Traction
Control) optimises traction in order to limit
wheel slip by acting on the brakes of the driving
wheels and on the engine. It also improves
the directional stability of the vehicle on
acceleration.
Dynamic stability control (DSC)
If there is a difference between the path
followed by the vehicle and that required by
the driver, the DSC monitors each wheel and
automatically acts on the brake of one or more
wheels and on the engine to return the vehicle
to the required path, within the limits of the laws
of physics.
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Safety

148
When towing
Distribution of loads
F Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches
the maximum permitted without
exceeding
it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine per formance. Above
1
000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced by 10
% for every 1 000 metres of
altitude.
For more information on Weights , refer to the
corresponding section.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F

T
o lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the exterior
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
F

I
f the warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes, the use of
engine braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer and the headlamp beam
height of your vehicle.
For more information on Adjusting the
headlamp beam height , refer to the
corresponding section.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically to avoid the
audible signal if a genuine CITROËN
towbar is used.
If the exterior temperature is high, it
is recommended that the engine be
allowed to idle for 1 to 2 minutes after
the vehicle comes to a stop, to facilitate
its cooling.
Driving

158
Moving off
When the engine is running at
idle, with the brakes released, if
position


R,
D or M is selected, the
vehicle moves even without the
accelerator being pressed.
When the engine is running, never
leave children in the vehicle without
supervision.
When carrying out maintenance with
the engine running, apply the parking
brake and select position P .
If position N is selected inadvertently
while driving, allow the engine to
return to idle, then select position D to
accelerate.
If the temperature is below -23°C, the
engine should be left at idle for four
minutes, to ensure the correct operation
and life of the engine and gearbox.
F
A
pply the parking brake.
F
Sel
ect position P or N .
F

S

tart the engine.
If these conditions are not met, there is an
audible signal, accompanied by the display of a
warning message.
F

W

ith the engine running, press the brake
pedal.
F

R

elease the parking brake.
F

Sel

ect position R , D or M.
F

G

radually release the brake pedal.
The vehicle moves off immediately.
Automatic operation
Never select position N while the
vehicle is moving.
Never select positions P or R unless the
vehicle is completely stationary.
F

Sel
ect position D for automatic
changing
of the six gears.
The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive
mode, without any intervention on the part
of the driver. It continuously selects the most
suitable gear according to the style of driving,
the profile of the road and the load in the
vehicle.
For maximum acceleration without touching
the selector, press the accelerator pedal down
fully (kick down). The gearbox changes down
automatically or maintains the gear selected
until the maximum engine speed is reached.
On braking, the gearbox changes down
automatically to provide efficient engine
braking.
If you release the accelerator sharply, the
gearbox will not change to a higher gear for
safety reasons.
Driving

209
Brake wear depends on the style
of driving, particularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over short
distances. It may be necessary to
Brake pads
For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Brake disc wearOnly use products recommended by
CITROËN or products of equivalent
quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of
units as important as those in the
braking system, CITROËN selects and
offers very specific products.
After washing the vehicle, dampness,
or in wintry conditions, ice can form
on the brake discs and pads: braking
efficiency may be reduced. Make light
brake applications to dry and defrost
the brakes.Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service
schedule for the checking interval for
this component.
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service
schedule for the checking interval for
this component.
Parking brake
If excessive travel or a loss of
effectiveness of this system is
noticed, the parking brake must be
checked, even between two services.
Checking this system must be done by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
have the condition of the brakes checked, even
between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake
pads are worn.
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Practical information

254
Accessories .......................................... 113, 153
AdBlue® ............................... ...... 23, 33, 210, 211
Adjusting headlamps .................................... 10
8
Adjusting head restraints

................................ 74
A

djusting seats
................................................ 73
A

djusting the air distribution
..................... 8
1, 84
Adjusting the air flow

................................. 8
1, 84
Adjusting the date

..................................... 3
8, 51
Adjusting the height and reach of the steering wheel

.................................... 78
A

djusting the temperature
........................ 8
1, 84
Adjusting the time

............................... 3
8, 51, 52
Advice on driving

..............................
....147, 148
Airbags
...............

............................. 26, 125, 133
Airbags, curtain
..................................... 12

8, 129
Airbags, front......................................... 126, 129
Airbags, lateral
...................................... 12

7, 129
AIRBUMP
® .................................................... 2 14
Air conditioning ............................... ............9, 83
Air conditioning, automatic

.......................8
0, 84
Air conditioning, manual
...........................8

0, 82
Air intake

...............
....................................82, 84
Air vents
..............................

............................ 79
Alarm
............................................................... 69
A

nti-lock braking system (ABS)
....................11

9
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)

............................. 11

9
Anti-theft
..............................

.........................149
Armrest, front

............................................9
2, 94
Assistance call
...............................

........115 , 117
Assistance, emergency braking
................... 11

9
Audio system

...............................
....................38
Auxiliary socket

............................................... 98
ABChild seats, ISOFIX .......................1 3 9 -141, 143
C ITROËN C onnect Box ........................11
5 , 117
CITROËN ConnectedCAM™
....................... 18

9
C
ITROËN

Localised Emergency
Call
........

............................................... 115 , 117
Closing the boot

...............................
.........54, 66
Closing the doors

..........................5
4, 57, 58, 65
Coat hanger
..............................

......................95
Configuration, vehicle
......................... 3

8, 41, 43
Control, electric windows

................................71
C

ontrol, emergency
boot release
...............................

...................66
Control, emergency door
................................ 61
C

ontrol stalk, lighting
.............. 1
4, 101, 102, 106
Control stalk, wipers

..............................1

0 9 -111
Courtesy lamp

...............................
..........90, 235
Cruise control
................................ 1

66, 169, 174
Cruise control by speed limit recognition
.................................................. 16

9
Cup holder

...............................
........................92
Capacity, fuel tank

..............................

.......... 192
Cap, fuel filler

................................................ 19

2
Central locking

.................................... 5

7, 58, 67
Changing a bulb
........................... 2

29, 233, 235
Changing a fuse
............................2

36, 238, 241
Changing a wheel

...............................

.. 221, 222
Changing a wiper blade

........................ 1

12, 199
Changing the remote control battery

.............. 63
C

hecking the engine oil level

.......................... 32
C

hecking the levels

............................... 20

4-207
Checking tyre pressures (using the kit)

..............................

................ 216
Checks
...............

.................. 202, 203, 208, 209
Child lock

...............................

........................ 146
Children
...............................

... 137, 139 -141, 143
Child seats

............ 1

24, 130 -132, 136, 137, 145
Child seats, i-Size

...............................

.......... 143 Date (setting)

...............................
.............. 38, 51
Daytime running lamps

........ 1
02, 106, 229, 230
Deactivating the passenger
airbag
.................................................. 1

26, 133
Deadlocking
...............................

...............54, 59
Demisting - defrosting

..................................... 89
D

imensions
..............................
.....................252
Dipstick
................

....................................32, 204
Direction indicators
...... 1

04, 106, 229, 230, 233
Display screen, instrument panel

.................16

1
C
D
Battery ................................... 198, 208, 243 -246
Battery, charging ............................... ............245
Battery, remote control

.............................6
0, 63
Blind, panoramic roof

...................................... 91
B

lind spot monitoring system
........................18

0
Blind spot sensors

.................................. 1
6, 180
BlueHDi
...............................

...... 29, 33, 210, 215
Bonnet
...............

............................................ 201
Boot
........

.............................................66, 91, 96
Brake discs

.................................................... 20

9
Brake lamps

...............................
...................233
Brakes
.....................................................2

0, 209
Bulbs (changing)
...............................

... 229, 233
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