traction control Citroen NEMO 2010.5 1.G Owner's Manual

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Familiarisation
MONITORING
Instrument panel Control panel

A. With the ignition on, the needle indicates
the level of fuel remaining.
With the engine running, its associated warning lamp goes off. If it remains on, this
indicates that you have reached the low
level in the tank.

B. With the ignition on, the needle indicates
the coolant temperature.
With the engine running, its associated warning lamp goes off.

C. With the ignition on, the oil level warning
lamp does not remain on.
If the levels are not correct, top up the levels
which are low.
A. Intelligent traction control

 100

1. With the ignition on, the orange and red
warning lamps come on.

2. With the engine running, these warning
lamps should go off.
If warning lamps remain on, refer to the section
concerned.
Warning lamps

 27 or
Anti-slip regulation.

 98

B. Stop & Start.

 53

C. Hazard warning lamps.

 96

D. Heated rear screen and door mirrors.

 85

E. Locking/Unlocking of the load space
(Light van).

 37

 20

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Instruments and controls

Warning lamp
is indicates Solution - action

Front airbag
Side airbag flashing or
continuously on.
the failure of an airbag. Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer without

delay. Refer to the "Airbags" section of chapter 5.
Deactivation of the
passenger's front airbag on. that this airbag has been
deactivated intentionally in the
presence of a rear facing child seat. Configure via the trip computer MENU menu.
Refer to the "Menu" section of chapter 3.
ABS continuously on. failure of the system.

The vehicle retains conventional braking without as
sistance.
However, you are advised to stop and contact a CITR OËN dealer.
continuously on, coupled with
the parking brake warning lamp. a fault with the electronic
brake force distributor.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so, park,
switch off and contact a CITROËN dealer.
Trajectory control
system flashes for a few
seconds.
the ESP system has been
invoked. Intervention by the system to correct the
trajectory of the vehicle.

on, coupled with the warning
lamp in the "ASR OFF" button
and accompanied by a
message in the screen.
a fault with the ESP
system. Contact a CITROËN dealer.
on, accompanied by a
message in the screen. a fault with the ASR/MSR
system.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
on. a fault with the Intelligent
Traction Control. Contact a CITROËN dealer.
Hill start assist on. a fault with the hill start
assist system. Contact a CITROËN dealer.
Front brake pads on. brake pad wear. Have the pa ds replaced by a CITROËN dealer.

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Driving safely
Emergency braking assistance *
System which, in an emergency, enables
you to reach the optimum braking pressure
more quickly, thus reducing the stopping
distance. The emergency braking assistance
is an integral part of the ESP system
Activation
It is brought into play 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.
Good practice
This system cannot be deactivated by the
driver.
* Depending on country of sale.
TRAJECTORY CONTROL SYSTEMS
Electronic stability programme (ESP)
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
The ESP system is activated automatically
each time the vehicle is started and cannot
be deactivated.
It comes into operation in the event of a grip
or trajectory problem.
Illumination of this warning lamp
and the warning lamp in the

"ASR OFF" button, accompanied
by a message in the instrument
panel screen, indicates a fault with the ESP
system, which is deactivated automatically.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer. Anti-slip regulation (ASR) and engine
control (MSR)
Anti-slip regulation (also known as traction
control) optimises traction, avoiding wheel
spin by acting on the brakes of the driving
wheels and the engine.
Engine control is an integral part of the ASR
system and intervenes when a sudden gear
change is made or of one of the driving
wheels looses grip, by reducing engine
torque to avoid loss of stability of the vehicle.
Activation
These systems are activated automatically
every time the vehicle is started.
In the event of a problem od adhesion or
trajectory, these systems come into play.
Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow,
on soft ground...), it may be advisable to
deactivate the ASR system, so that the
wheels can spin freely and regain grip.

 Press the "ASR OFF" button, located in
the middle of the dashboard.
If the button's warning lamp comes
on, accompained by a message in the
instrument panel screen, this indicates that
the ASR system is deactivated.
This is indicated by flashing of this
warning lamp in the instrument
panel.
Operating fault

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Driving safely
Emergency braking assistance *
System which, in an emergency, enables
you to reach the optimum braking pressure
more quickly, thus reducing the stopping
distance. The emergency braking assistance
is an integral part of the ESP system
Activation
It is brought into play 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.
Good practice
This system cannot be deactivated by the
driver.
* Depending on country of sale.
TRAJECTORY CONTROL SYSTEMS
Electronic stability programme (ESP)
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
The ESP system is activated automatically
each time the vehicle is started and cannot
be deactivated.
It comes into operation in the event of a grip
or trajectory problem.
Illumination of this warning lamp
and the warning lamp in the

"ASR OFF" button, accompanied
by a message in the instrument
panel screen, indicates a fault with the ESP
system, which is deactivated automatically.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer. Anti-slip regulation (ASR) and engine
control (MSR)
Anti-slip regulation (also known as traction
control) optimises traction, avoiding wheel
spin by acting on the brakes of the driving
wheels and the engine.
Engine control is an integral part of the ASR
system and intervenes when a sudden gear
change is made or of one of the driving
wheels looses grip, by reducing engine
torque to avoid loss of stability of the vehicle.
Activation
These systems are activated automatically
every time the vehicle is started.
In the event of a problem od adhesion or
trajectory, these systems come into play.
Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow,
on soft ground...), it may be advisable to
deactivate the ASR system, so that the
wheels can spin freely and regain grip.

 Press the "ASR OFF" button, located in
the middle of the dashboard.
If the button's warning lamp comes
on, accompained by a message in the
instrument panel screen, this indicates that
the ASR system is deactivated.
This is indicated by flashing of this
warning lamp in the instrument
panel.
Operating fault

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Driving safely
Intelligent Traction Control
System to improve traction on slippery
surfaces (snow, black ice, mud...)
This system checks for situations of difficult
surface adhesion that could make it difficult
to move off or make progress.
In these situations, Intelligent Traction
Control takes over from the ASR system,
by transferring drive to the wheel with the
best grip on the ground to provide the best
traction and trajectory control. Activation
On starting the vehicle, the system is
deactivated.
Press the button, located on the dashboard,
to activate the system; the warning lamp in
the button comes on.
The system is active up to about 18 mph
(30 km/h).
Once the speed exceed 18 mph (30 km/h,
the system is deactivated automatically, but
the warning lamp in the button comes on.
The system is reactivated automatically
as soon as the speed drops below 18 mph
(30 km/h).
Deactivation
Press the button, located on the dashboard,
to deactivate the system; the warning lamp
in the button goes off and the
ASR system is
active again.
Operating fault
This warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel if there is a
fault with the system.