Safety -> Electronic stability control (ESC / ABS / EBFD) for Your Citroen C3 Aircross SUV First Generation (2017-2023)

Safety  
carried out without meeting the technical  
requirements defined by the Manufacturer  
will result in the suspension of the  
commercial warranty.  
►ꢀ Press the central part of the steering wheel.  
General safety  
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recommendations  
Electronic stability  
control (ESC)  
Do not remove the labels attached in  
different places on your vehicle. They  
include safety warnings as well as  
The electronic stability control programme  
includes the following systems:  
Hazard warning lamps  
identification information for the vehicle.  
– Anti-lock braking system (ABS) and Electronic  
brake force distribution (EBFD).  
– Emergency braking assistance (EBA).  
– Anti-slip regulation (ASR).  
For all work on your vehicle, use a  
qualified workshop that has the  
technical information, skills and equipment  
required, all of which a CITROËN dealer is  
able to provide.  
– Dynamic stability control (DSC).  
Anti-lock Braking System  
(ABS) and Electronic Brake  
Force Distribution (EBFD)  
Installing electrical accessories:  
– The fitting of electrical equipment  
or accessories not approved by CITROËN  
may cause excessive current consumption  
and failure of the vehicle's electrical system.  
Contact a CITROËN dealer for information  
on the range of approved accessories.  
– As a safety measure, access to the  
diagnostic socket, used for the vehicle's  
electronic systems, is reserved strictly for  
CITROËN dealers, equipped with the special  
tools required (risk of malfunctions of the  
vehicle's electronic systems that could  
cause breakdowns or serious accidents). The  
Manufacturer cannot be held responsible if  
this advice is not followed.  
►ꢀ Pressing the red button causes all the  
direction indicators to flash.  
They can operate with the ignition off.  
These systems enhance the vehicle’s stability  
and handling during braking, and enable greater  
control while cornering, particularly on poor or  
slippery road surfaces.  
Horn  
ABS prevents wheel locking in the event of  
emergency braking.  
EBFD manages the braking pressure wheel by  
wheel.  
This warning lamp is continuously on in  
the event of an ABS malfunction.  
The vehicle retains conventional braking. Drive  
carefully at a moderate speed.  
Contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.  
This warning lamp, accompanied by an  
audible signal, indicates an EBFD  
malfunction.  
– Any modification or adaptation not  
intended or authorised by CITROËN or  
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Safety  
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.  
Contact a CITROËN dealer.  
ASR/DSC  
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)/  
Dynamic stability control  
(DSC)  
These systems enhance safety during  
normal driving, but should not encourage  
the driver to take extra risks or drive at high  
speed.  
The normal operation of the ABS may  
result in slight vibrations in the brake  
pedal.  
Anti-slip regulation (or traction control)  
optimises traction by using engine braking and  
by applying the brakes on the driving wheels  
to avoid one or more wheels spinning. It also  
enhances the vehicle's directional stability.  
If there is a difference between the vehicle’s  
trajectory and the path desired by the  
driver, the dynamic stability control system  
automatically uses engine braking and the  
brakes on one or more wheels to return the  
vehicle to the desired path, within the limits of  
the laws of physics.  
It is in conditions of reduced grip (rain, snow,  
ice) that the risk of loss of grip increases. It is  
therefore important for your safety to keep  
these systems activated in all conditions,  
and particularly in difficult conditions.  
Correct operation of these systems depends  
on compliance with the manufacturer's  
recommendations relating to the wheels  
(tyres and rims), braking and electronic  
components, as well as the assembly and  
repair procedures provided by CITROËN  
dealers.  
In order to ensure that these systems remain  
effective in wintry conditions, the use of  
snow or all-season tyres is recommended.  
All four wheels must be fitted with tyres  
approved for your vehicle.  
When braking in an emergency, press  
the brake pedal very firmly and  
maintain this pressure.  
When changing wheels (tyres and  
rims), ensure that these are approved  
by the manufacturer for your vehicle.  
After an impact, have these systems  
checked by a CITROËN dealer.  
These systems are activated automatically  
every time the vehicle is started.  
These systems are activated in the event  
of a problem with grip or trajectory  
(confirmed by this warning lamp flashing on the  
instrument panel).  
Emergency braking  
assistance (EBA)  
In an emergency, this system enables you to  
reach the optimum braking pressure more  
quickly and therefore reduce the stopping  
distance.  
All tyre specifications are listed on the  
tyre/paint label. For more information  
on Identification markings, refer to the  
corresponding section.  
Malfunction  
In the event of a malfunction, this  
warning lamp lights up on the  
instrument panel, accompanied by the display  
of a message and an audible signal.  
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a  
qualified workshop.  
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 braking efficiency.  
Seat belts  
Inertia reel  
The seat belts are equipped with an inertia reel  
which allows the strap length to automatically  
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