traction control CITROEN DS3 CABRIO 2014 Handbook (in English)

Braking
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 a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.
Dynamic stabilitycontrol (ESP/ASR)

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

fixed, associated with
illumination of the lampin the "ESP OFF"button, accompanied by
an audible signal and a
message in the screen. The E
SP/ASR system has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

153Safety
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.

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Ventilation...........................................66, 67, 70
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Unlocking........................................................90Unlocking from the inside.............................103Update risk areas ..........................................274USB Box........................................................128USB Reader..........................................r128,324
Table of weights...........................246,250, 252Ta b l e s o f e ngines.........................246,250, 252Tables of fuses ..............................................225Tank, fuel...............................................106, 108Technical data ..............................246,250, 252Te l e p h o ne............................................286,290Te mperature, coolant ...................................... 42Temperature adjustment.................................73Temporary tyre repair kit...............................202Third brake lamp...........................................223TMC (Tr a f f i c i n f o)..........................................283Tools ..............................................................209Total distance recorder...................................r46To w b a r...........................................................r239Towed loads .................................246,250, 252Towing another vehicle ................................. 237Traction control (ASR)..................................153Tr affic information (TA).................284, 297,322Tr affic information (TMC).....................283, 284Tr a i l e r............................................................r239Tr 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 ..............................................256Tyres................................................................24
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Warning lamps................................................37Wash-wipe, rear............................................r119Washing (advice)...........................................241Weights ........................................246, 250,252Window controls............................................100Wiper, rear.....................................................r119Wiper control stalk.................................118-120Wipers...................................................118,120