traction control Citroen DS5 HYBRID4 RHD 2014 1.G Owner's Manual

67Monitoring
Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Dynamic stability control (DSC/ASR)
flashing. The DSC/ASR regulation is operating. The system optimises traction and improves the directional stability of the vehicle in the event of loss of grip or trajectory.
fixed. The DSC/ASR 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.

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 d e l ay.

Braking fixed. The braking system fluid level has dropped significantly. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Top up with brake fluid listed by CITROËN. If the problem persists, have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
+ fixed, associated with the ABS warning lamp.
The 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.

A set of the following Electronic Stability systems: - anti-lock braking system (ABS) and electronic brake force distribution (EBFD), - emergency braking assistance, - wheel anti-slip regulation (ASR) or traction control, - dynamic 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 provides improved control in corners, in particular on poor or slippery road sur faces. The ABS prevents wheel lock in the event of emergency braking. The electronic brake force distribution system manages the braking pressure wheel by wheel.
Emergency braking assistance
In an emergency, this system enables you to reach the optimum braking pressure more quickly and therefore reduce the stopping distance. It is triggered in relation 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 avoid 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.

199Safety
Intelligent traction control
system ("Snow motion")
Your vehicle has a system to help driving on snow: intelligent traction control.
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.
Operation
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) and electronic brake force distribution (EBFD)
In emergency braking, press very firmly without releasing the pressure.
When changing wheels (tyres and rims), make sure that these are approved for your vehicle. Normal operation of the ABS may make itself felt by slight vibrations of the brake pedal.
When this warning lamp comes on, accompanied by an audible signal and a message, it indicates that there is a fault with the ABS, which could cause loss of control of the vehicle when braking.
When this warning lamp comes on, coupled with the STOP warning lamp, accompanied by an audible signal and a message, it indicates that there is a fault with the electronic brake force distribution (EBFD), which could cause loss of control of the vehicle when braking. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so. In both cases, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop. The use of snow tyres is strongly recommended on sur faces offering low levels of adhesion.

Jack ...............................................................218JACK socket ..........................................118, 343
Key not recognised ..........................................34Key with remote control ...................................33Main beam ........................60, 160, 227-229, 231Maintenance ....................................................47Markings, identifi cation ..................................270Massage function .........................................11 0Mat.................................................................11 7Menu, main ....................................................334Mini fuel level .................................................101Mirror, rear view .............................................11 5Mirrors, door ..................................................Mirrors, door ..................................................Mirrors, door11 4Misfuel prevention .........................................102Motorway function (direction indicators) ....................................196Mountings for ISOFIX seats ..........................188MP3 CD .................................................339, 340Music media players ......................................313
Navigation..............................................283, 284Number plate lamps ......................................234
Oil change .....................................................256Oil consumption .............................................256Oil fi lter ..........................................................Oil fi lter ..........................................................Oil fi lter261Oil level ....................................................73, 256Opening the boot ..................................82-84, 93Opening the doors .....................................82, 84Operation indicator lamps..............60, 61, 63, 66
Labels, identifi cation ......................................270Lamps, warning and indicator..............59, 63, 64Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) ........................................................146LED daytime running lamps ..........................163LEDs - light-emitting diodes...........................232Level, brake fl uid ...........................................258Level, headlamp wash ...................................259Level, power steering fl uid .............................258Levels and checks .................254, 256, 258, 260Light-emitting diodes - LEDs .........................232Lighting ..........................................................176Lighting bulbs (replacement) ..............................227, 232, 234Lighting control stalk ..............................160, 166Lighting dimmer ...............................................Lighting dimmer ...............................................Lighting dimmer74Lighting, guide-me home .......................164, 166Lighting, interior .....................................Lighting, interior .....................................Lighting, interior175, 176Lighting on reminder ......................................Lighting on reminder ......................................Lighting on reminder162Loading ....................................................47, 246Load reduction mode .....................................241Locating your vehicle .......................................86Locking from the inside....................................91Locking the doors ............................................91Long objects, transporting .............................11 9Luggage retaining strap .................................120Lumbar ..........................................................Lumbar ..........................................................Lumbar11 0
Keeping children safe ......................180, 181, 185, 189, 190, 205Key ..........................................82, 84, 86, 89, 90Key, electronic ..........................34, 82-84, 86, 88Keyless Entry and Starting ........................84, 90
Identifi cation plates ........................................270Ignition .............................................................33Ignition on ........................................................33Indicator lamps, status.....................................61Indicators, direction .......................................196Infl ating accessories (using the kit) ...............212Infl ating tyres ...................................................47Inputs for audio system .................................343Instrument panel lighting .................................74Instrument panels ............................................58Instruments and controls .................................16Intelligent Traction Control .............................199Interior fi ttings ................................................11 6Interior mood lighting .....................................176ISOFIX ...........................................................189ISOFIX child seats ..................................188-190ISOFIX mountings .........................................188

Xenon headlamps..........................................227
Vehicle identifi cation ......................................270Ventilation ................................51, 113, 122, 123Visibility ..........................................................128
Warning lamps .....................................61, 64, 66Warning triangle ............................................121Washing (advice) .....................................54, 156Wash-wipe, rear ............................................Wash-wipe, rear ............................................Wash-wipe, rear172Weights ..........................................................268Welcome lighting ...........................................167Window controls ..............................................97Wiper control stalk ..................................171-173Wiper, rear .....................................................Wiper, rear .....................................................Wiper, rear172Wipers .............................................62, 171, 173
Under-infl ation (detection) .............................144Unlocking ...................................................82, 84Unlocking from the inside ................................91Unlocking the boot ...........................................83Unlocking the doors .........................................91Update risk areas ..........................................288Updating the date ......................................76, 77Updating the time ......................................76, 77USB Reader ..................................................USB Reader ..................................................USB Reader11 8
Table of weights .............................................268Tables of engines...................................266, 267Tables of fuses...............................................235Tank, fuel .......................................................102Technical data.........................................266-268Telephone ..............................................300, 302Temperature control for heated seats ............11 0Temperature, coolant .......................................70Temporary tyre repair kit ................................212Third brake lamp............................................234Time .................................................................77TMC (Traffi c info) ...........................................297Tools ..............................................................218Total distance recorder ....................................Total distance recorder ....................................Total distance recorder74Towbar ...........................................................Towbar ...........................................................Towbar244Towed loads...................................................268Towing another vehicle ....................55, 243, 244Traction control (ASR) .............................67, 198Traffi c information (TA) ..................298, 312, 336Traffi c information (TMC) .......................297, 298Trailer ............................................................Trailer ............................................................Trailer244Trajectory control systems .............................198Trip computer ............................................Trip computer ............................................Trip computer78, 79Trip distance recorder ......................................Trip distance recorder ......................................Trip distance recorder74Tyre pressures .......................................213, 270Tyres ................................................................47Tyre under-infl ation detection ........................144