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Safety -> Electronic stability control (ESC) for Your Citroen C1 4 Door Second Generation (2014-2022)

Safety  
Electronic stability control (ESC)  
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) incorporating  
the following systems:  
Definitions  
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)  
and electronic brake force  
distribution (EBFD)  
These systems improve the stability and  
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking  
and contribute towards better control in  
corners, in particular on poor or slippery road  
surfaces.  
Traction control (TRC)  
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anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the  
electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),  
emergency braking assistance,  
traction control (TRC),  
This system optimises traction in order to limit  
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.  
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dynamic stability control (DSC).  
The ABS prevents wheel lock in the event of  
emergency braking.  
The electronic brake force distribution system  
manages the braking pressure wheel by wheel.  
Dynamic stability control (DSC)  
If there is a difference between the path  
followed by the vehicle and that required by the  
driver, this system 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.  
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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 according 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.  
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Safety  
Operation  
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)  
and electronic brake force  
distribution (EBFD)  
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 vibration of the brake  
pedal.  
Illumination of this warning lamp,  
accompanied by an audible signal,  
indicates that there is a fault with  
the ABS system, which could cause  
loss of control of the vehicle when  
braking.  
In emergency braking, press  
very firmly without releasing  
the pressure.  
Drive carefully at reduced speed, and contact a  
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.  
Dynamic stability control (DSC)  
and traction control (TRC)  
Illumination of this warning lamp,  
accompanied by an audible signal,  
indicates that there is a fault with the  
electronic brake force distribution  
(EBFD), which could cause loss of  
control of the vehicle when braking.  
Activation  
These systems are activated automatically  
each time the vehicle is started.  
As soon as they detect a problem of grip or  
trajectory, these systems act on the operation if  
the engine and brakes.  
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.  
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified  
workshop as soon as possible.  
Activation of the DSC system is  
signalled by the flashing of this  
indicator lamp in the instrument panel,  
accompanied by an audible signal.  
Activation of the TRC system is  
signalled by the flashing of this  
indicator lamp in the instrument panel.  
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Deactivation  
Reactivation  
Operating fault  
Illumination of this warning lamp,  
accompanied by an audible signal,  
indicates a fault with the system.  
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle  
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft  
ground...), it may be advisable to deactivate the  
DSC and TRC systems, so that the wheels can  
spin freely and regain grip.  
The TRC and DSC control systems are  
reactivated automatically every time the engine  
is started.  
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Press the button again to  
reactivate it manually.  
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact  
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop to  
have the system checked.  
However, it is recommended that these  
systems be reactivated as soon as possible.  
When the TRC system only is deactivated, it is  
reactivated as the vehicle's speed increases.  
Deactivation of the TRC system only  
The TRC and DSC systems offer  
increased safety in normal driving, but  
should not encourage the driver to take  
extra risks or drive at high speed.  
The correct operation of these  
systems depends on observation of  
the manufacturer's recommendations  
regarding the wheels (tyres and rims),  
the braking components, the electronic  
components and the assembly and  
repair procedures used by CITROËN  
dealers.  
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Press this button briefly.  
When both the TRC and DSC systems are  
deactivated, they do not reactivate themselves  
even if the speed of the vehicle increases.  
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This warning lamp comes on: the  
TRC system no longer acts on the  
operation of the engine.  
Deactivation of the TRC and DSC systems  
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Vehicle stationary, press this  
button for at least than 3 seconds.  
After an impact, have the system  
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a  
qualified workshop.  
These warning lamps come  
on: the TRC and DSC  
systems no longer act on  
the operation of the engine.  
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