traction control Citroen DS3 2012.5 1.G Owner's Manual

fixed, associated with
the STOP warninglamp. The brakin
g system fluid level is too low. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid recommended by CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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fixed, associated with
the
STOP and ABSwarning lamp. Th
e 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 dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Warning lampis onCauseAction/Observations
Anti-lock BrakingSystem (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.
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.

149Safety
Emergency braking assistance
System which, in an emergency, enables you
to obtain the optimum braking pressure more
quickly, thus reducing the stopping distance.

Activation

It is triggered by the speed at which the brake pedal is pressed.
The effect of this is a reduction in theresistance of the pedal and an increase in
braking efficiency.
When braking in an emergency, press firmly without releasing the pressure.














Trajectory control systems
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
and electronic stability
pro
gramme (ESP)
The anti-slip regulation (also known as TractionControl) optimises traction to prevent skiddingof the wheels, by acting 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 automaticallyeach time the vehicle is started.
They come into operation in the event of a gripor trajectory problem.
This is indicated b
y flashing of this
warning lamp in the instrument panel.

Unlocking......................................................90Unlocking from the inside...........................103Update risk areas ........................................268Updating the date .......................278, 300, 301Updating the time .......................278, 300, 301USB Box......................................................128USB Reader........................................r128, 294
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Ta b l e s of engines........................238,242, 244Tables of fuses............................................218Table of weights ..................240, 241, 243, 245
Tank, fuel.............................................106,108Technical data .............................238,242, 244
Te l e p h o ne...........................................275, 297Te mperature, coolant ....................................42Temperature adjustment.........................70,73Temporary tyre repair kit.............................198Third brake lamp.........................................216TMC (Tr a f f i c i n f o)........................................269Tools ............................................................204Total distance recorder.................................r46To w b a r.........................................................r231Towed loads ........................240, 241, 243, 245
Towing another vehicle ............................... 229Traction control (ASR)................................149Tr affic information (TA)...............270,271, 292Tr affic information (TMC)....................269, 270Tr i p c o m p u t e r....................................r48-50,57Tr i p d i s t a n c e r e c o r d e r...................................r46Tyre pressures ............................................248Tyres......................................................24, 248
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Ventilation ...................................66,67,70, 73
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Warning lamps .........................................32- 41Wash-wipe, rear..........................................r119Washing (advice).........................................233Weights...............................240, 241, 243, 245Window controls..........................................100Wiper, rear...................................................r119Wiper control stalk...............................118-120Wipers ..................................................118-120
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