traction control Citroen DS4 RHD 2013.5 1.G Owner's Manual

Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations






Anti-lock Braking
System (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 stability
control (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 indicator
lamp in the " ESP OFF
"
button, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message.
The ESP/ASR or hill start assist
system has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

Engine
autodiagnosis
system


flashing. The engine management system has
a fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

fixed. 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 qualified
workshop without delay.






Low fuel level


fixed, accompanied by
and audible signal and
a message. When it first comes on there remains
approximately 6
litres
of fuel in the
tank.
At this point, you begin to use the fuel
reserve. Refuel as soon as possible to avoid running out of
fuel.
Until sufficient fuel is added, this warning lamp will
come on every time the ignition is switched on,
accompanied by an audible signal and a message.
This audible signal and message are repeated
with increasing frequency as the fuel level drops
towards "0".

Fuel tank capacity: approximately 60 litres
.
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel,
as this could damage the emission control and
injection systems.

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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 the
resistance of the pedal and an increase in
braking efficiency.
When braking in an emergency, press
firmly without releasing the pressure.



















Trajectory control systems (ESP)


Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
and electronic stability
control (ESC)

The anti-slip regulation (also known as traction
control) optimises traction to prevent skidding
of the wheels, by acting on the brakes of the
driving wheels and on the engine.
The electronic stability control 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 automatically
each time the vehicle is started.
They come into operation in the event of a grip
or trajectory problem.
This is indicated by flashing of this
warning lamp in the instrument panel.








Intelligent traction control
system ("Snow motion")
Your vehicle has a system to help driving on
snow: intelligent traction control.
The use of snow tyres is strongly
recommended on sur faces offering low
levels of adhesion.
This system detects situations of difficult
sur face adhesion that could make it difficult to
move off or make progress on deep fresh snow
or compacted snow.
In these situations, the intelligent traction
control
limits the amount of wheel slip to
provide the best traction and trajectory control
for your vehicle.
In extremely severe conditions (deep snow,
mud, ...), when it proves impossible to move off,
it may be useful to temporarily deactivate the
ESP/ASR systems to allow the wheels to spin
freely and so allow movement of the vehicle.

Jack ............................................................... 253
JACK socket ..................................146, 342, 368
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Main beam .................................... 124, 262, 263
Maintenance ................................................... 34
Map reading lamps ....................................... 138
Markings, identification ................................. 295
Massage function ........................................... 91
Mat ................................................................ 151
Menu, main ................................................... 358
Mini fuel level ................................................ 118
Mirror, rear view .............................................. 96
Mirrors, door...................................... 94, 95, 219
Misfuel prevention ......................................... 121
Motor way function (direction indicators) ...... 176
Mountings for ISOFIX seats ......................... 169
MP3 CD .................................................364, 365
Music media players ..................................... 337 Keeping children
safe ...............160, 161, 165, 167, 169 -171, 186
Key in ignition warning .................................. 105
Key with remote control ........ 100, 102, 104, 107
Navigation ............................................. 307, 308
Number plate lamps ...................................... 267
Oil filter .......................................................... 242
Oil level.................................................... 54, 239
Opening the bonnet ...................................... 235
Opening the boot .......................................... 115
Opening the doors ........................................ 113
Operation indicator
lamps .......................................... 46, 50, 51, 53 Labels, identification ..................................... 295
Lamps, warning and
indicator ............................................ 43, 50, 53
Level, brake fluid ........................................... 239
Level, power steering
fluid ............................................................. 240
Levels and checks ................................. 237-241
Lighting bulbs
(replac ement) ...................................... 261, 266
Lighting control stalk ............................. 124, 127
Lighting dimmer .................................. 38, 39, 59
Lighting,
guide-me home ...................................127, 128
Lighting, interior .................................... 138, 139
Loading ................................................... 34, 280
Load reduction mode .................................... 278
Locating your vehicle .................................... 104
Locking from the inside ................................. 108
Locking the boot............................................ 115
Long objects, transporting ............................ 153
Luggage retaining strap ................................ 154
LIgnition ........................................................... 105
Indicator lamps, status .................................... 51
Indicators, direction .............................. 176, 263
Inflating accessories
(using the kit) .............................................. 248
Inflating tyres .................................................. 34
Inputs for audio
system .........................................146, 342, 368
Instrument panel lighting ................................ 59
Instrument panels ..........................38 - 40, 57, 61
Instrument panel screen ................... 38, 39, 213
Intelligent Traction Control ............................ 179
Interior fittings ....................................... 144, 145
Interior mood lighting .................................... 139
ISOFIX .......................................................... 170
ISOFIX child seats ................................. 169 -171
ISOFIX mountings......................................... 169
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Hill start assist ............................................... 212
Hooks ............................................................ 155

Under floor storage ....................................... 157
Under-inflation (detection) ............................ 214
Unlocking from the inside ............................. 108
Unlocking the boot ................................ 100, 115
Unlocking the doors ...................................... 100
Update risk areas .......................................... 312
USB Box ........................................................ 146
Vehicle configuration ..........................40, 64, 68
Ventilation ................................................. 78 - 80
Warning lamps .............................. 43, 46, 51, 57
Wash-wipe, rear ............................................ 137
Weights .................................................290, 292
Welcome lighting........................................... 129
Window controls ........................................... 116
Wiper control stalk ........................ 133, 134, 137
Wiper, rear..................................................... 137
Wipers ............................................. 52, 133, 134
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Xenon headlamps ......................................... 262
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Table of weights ....................................290, 292
Tables of engines ..................................290, 292
Tables of fuses .............................................. 268
Tank, fuel ....................................................... 121
Technical data .......................................290, 292
Telephone ............................................. 324, 328
Temperature control for heated seats ............ 90
Temporary tyre repair kit............................... 248
Ticket holder ................................................. 144
TMC (Traffic info) .......................................... 321
Tools .............................................................. 253
Torch ............................................................. 156
Total distance recorder ................................... 58
To w b a r ........................................................... 283
Towed loads ..........................................290, 292
Towing another vehicle ................................. 281
Traction control (ASR) .................................. 179
Traffic information (TA) ................ 322, 335, 360
Traffic information (TMC) ...................... 321, 322
Trailer ............................................................ 283
Trajectory control systems ............................ 179
Trip computer ...................................... 70, 72, 74
Trip distance recorder ..................................... 58
Tyre pressures .............................................. 295
Ty r e s ................................................................ 34
Tyre under-inflation detection ..................57, 214