Get DRIVING SAFETY Guide for Citroen Berlingo SUV First Generation (1996-2008)

Driving safety

HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS

HANDBRAKE

Applying

Press this button, the direction

indicators ﬂash.

They can operate with the ignition off.

The hazard warning lights should only

be used in dangerous situations, when

stopping in an emergency or when

driving in unusual conditions.

Releasing

Pull the handbrake to immobilise your

vehicle.

Check that the handbrake is applied

Pull the handle and press the button to

lower the handbrake.

ﬁrmly before leaving the vehicle.

If the handbrake is still on or has

not been released properly, this is

indicated by this warning light which

comes on on the instrument panel.

Automatic lighting of hazard

warning lights

When braking in an emergency,

depending on the force of deceleration,

the hazard warning lights come

on automatically. They switch off

automatically the ﬁrst time you

accelerate.

When parking on a slope, direct your

wheels towards the pavement and pull

the handbrake.

There is no advantage in engaging

a gear after parking the vehicle,

particularly if the vehicle is loaded.

It is also possible to switch them off by

pressing the button on the fascia.

HORN

Press the centre of the steering wheel.

Driving safety

ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM

(ABS - EBFD)

EMERGENCY BRAKING

ASSISTANCE SYSTEM (EBA)

If this warning light comes on,

accompanied by an audible

signal and a message on

the display, it indicates a

The ABS and EBFD (electronic brake

force distribution) systems improve the

stability and manoeuvrability of your

vehicle on braking, in particular on

poor or slippery surfaces.

The ABS prevents locking of the

wheels, the EBFD provides control of

the braking pressure wheel by wheel.

In an emergency, this system enables

the optimum braking pressure to be

reached more quickly, press the pedal

ﬁrmly without releasing it.

It is triggered by the speed at which the

brake pedal is activated.

This alters the resistance of the brake

pedal under your foot.

To prolong the operation of the

emergency braking assistance system:

keep your foot on the brake pedal.

ABS

malfunction of the ABS which

could result in a loss of control of the

vehicle on braking.

If this warning light comes

on, together with the brake

and STOP warning lights,

accompanied by an audible

signal and a message on the

Good practice

ABS

The anti-lock braking system comes

into operation automatically when

there is a risk of wheel lock. It does not

reduce the braking distance.

On very slippery surfaces (ice, oil,

etc...) the ABS may increase the

braking distance. When braking in

an emergency, do not hesitate to

press the brake pedal ﬁrmly, without

releasing the pressure, even on a

slippery surface, you will then be able

to continue to manoeuvre the vehicle

to avoid an obstacle.

display, it indicates a malfunction of

the electronic brake force distribution

which could result in a loss of control of

the vehicle on braking.

Stop immediately.

In both cases, contact a CITROËN

dealer.

Normal operation of the ABS may be

felt by slight vibration of the brake

pedal.

When changing wheels (tyres

and rims), ensure that these are

recommended by CITROËN.

Driving safety

Operation of the ASR and ESP

systems

Operating check

When a malfunction of the

The luminous diode ﬂashes

when the ASR or ESP is

triggered.

systems occurs, the indicator

light comes on, accompanied

by an audible signal and a

message on the display.

Contact a CITROËN dealer to have the

system checked.

The warning light may also come on if

the tyres are under-inﬂated. Check the

pressure of each tyre.

Disarming the ASR/ESP

systems

In certain exceptional conditions

(starting the vehicle when stuck in mud

or snow, or on loose ground...), it could

prove useful to disarm the ASR and

ESP systems to make the wheels spin

and regain grip.

TRACTION CONTROL (ASR)

AND DYNAMIC STABILITY

CONTROL (ESP)

Good practice

Press the button, located on the

centre console.

These systems are linked and

complement the ABS.

The ASR/ESP systems offer increased

safety during normal driving, but

should not incite the driver to take risks

or to drive at high speed.

The indicator light comes on: the

ASR and ESP systems no longer

act.

The ASR system is very useful for

maintaining optimum drive and

avoiding losses of control of the vehicle

on acceleration.

The system optimises drive to prevent

the wheels skidding, by acting on the

brakes of the drive wheels and on the

engine. It also allows the directional

stability of the vehicle to be improved

on acceleration.

The operation of these systems is

ensured if the recommendations

of the manufacturer regarding

the wheels (tyres and rims), the

braking components, the electronic

components and the ﬁtting and repair

procedures within the CITROËN

network are observed.

They engage again:

automatically above 30 mph

(50 km/h),

manually by pressing the button

again.

Use the ESP to hold your course

without attempting to countersteer.

After an impact, have these systems

checked by a CITROËN dealer.

If there is a variation between the

trajectory followed by the vehicle and

that required by the driver, the ESP

system automatically acts on the

engine and the brake of one or more

wheels, in order to put the vehicle back

on course.

DRIVING SAFETY for Your Citroen Berlingo SUV First Generation (1996-2008)

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