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SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
The ESP system offers increased
driving safety but is not in place to
encourage the driver to take addi-
tional risks or to drive at excessive
speeds.
The functioning of this system is
subject to compliance with the
manufacturer’s recommendations
on wheels (tyres and rims), brake
parts and electronic components,
as well as with CITROËN’s as-
sembly and repair procedures.
After any collision, have this system
checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Electronic stability programme (ESP) and traction control (ASR)
These systems are closely connected to the ABS and additional to it. In
the event of a loss of control of the vehicle by the driver, the
ESP system
acts automatically on one or more brakes and also on the engine to bring
the vehicle back on trajectory. The
ASR system
optimises traction and
prevents wheel spin by acting on the brakes of the driving wheels, as well
as on the engine. It also improves steering stability during acceleration.
Operation :
When either the ESP or ASR system is in operation, the
ESP/ASR
warning
lamp flashes
.
Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (vehicle stuck in snow, soft ground, etc.) it may
prove useful to deactivate the ESP/ASR system to allow the wheels to spin
and thus regain traction.
- Press on control
A
, the
ESP/ASR
warning lamp and the control light up.
The ESP/ASR systems are no longer active.
The ESP/ASR systems will activate again :
- Automatically
after the ignition has been switched off.
- Automatically
above a speed of 50 km/h (30 mph).
- Manually
with a new press on control
A
.
Operational anomaly
If the systems malfunction, the
ESP/ASR
warning lamp comes on, ac-
companied by a sound signal and a message on the multifunction display.
Contact a CITROËN dealer to have the system checked.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAMME
