Safety
ASR/DSC
Grip control
These systems offer increased safety
in normal driving, but they should not
encourage the driver to take extra risks or
drive at high speed.
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.
Special patented traction control system which
improves traction on snow, mud and sand.
This system, the operation of which has been
optimised for each situation, allows you to
manoeuvre in most conditions of poor grip
(encountered when using a passenger car).
Standard (ESC)
Associated with 205/50 R17 all-season M+S
(Mud and Snow) tyres, this system offers a
compromise between safety, grip and traction.
These tyres are efficient in winter and summer
conditions.
This mode is calibrated for a low level of wheel
spin, based on the different levels of grip
normally encountered on the road.
The correct operation of these
systems depends on observation of
the manufacturer's recommendations
regarding as much the wheels (tyres and
rims), braking and electronic components
as the assembly and repair procedures
used by CITROËN dealers.
F
Place the knob in this position.
The accelerator pedal should be pressed
sufficiently to allow the system to use the power
of the engine. Operation at high engine speeds
is completely normal.
To benefit in full from the effectiveness
of these systems in wintry conditions,
the vehicle must be fitted with four snow
tyres, allowing the vehicle to retain neutral
behaviour on the road.
Every time the ignition is switched off, the
system automatically resets to this mode.
A five-position selector knob allows you to
choose the setting best suited to the driving
conditions encountered.
An indicator lamp associated with each mode
comes on to confirm your choice.
Snow
A specific and additional display appears
temporarily in the touch screen to confirm the
selection made with the knob.
This mode adapts its strategy to the conditions
of grip encountered for each of the two front
wheels on moving off.
(mode active up to 50 mph (80 km/h))
F
Place the knob in this position.
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